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I'm wondering why the priest bothered so much with the evil spirits and wasn't talking about Jesus.

There's a big debate as to whether a Christian can be possessed. I personally don't believe it...

Hermit, I'd like to friendly remind you that as helpful as anyone could possibly be here, there is still one individual it cannot replace and I'm not referring to a doctor. Ensure you're praying...

At the least try not to stay idle. But if you can do some of the things listed and serve Christ you'll be making a better use of your time.

I agree with Dani H. I've posted on a few of your threads and so far I've told you just to ignore those thoughts. What just occurred to me was why am I telling you to ignore them when I should be...

angel, first off you're probably right. I was baptized as a child and I don't believe my mind fully comprehended the step I was making. A simple scripted prayer alone doesn't ensure being born again....

There's a story in one of the gospels about a possessed man living in a grave yard that would cut himself with sharp rocks. After Jesus forced the demons into the pigs I don't believe the man...

This life is a waiting room. It's uncomfortable because all we seem to have are uncomfortable chairs and vain magazines to read. But behind that door is eternal bliss.

If you must die...die to...

When these thoughts happen pray to God and tell him "God, I had a thought about selling my soul. . . please help me overcome these lies"

Stay busy, exercise, and find little tasks and projects to...

That "Yes" was a demon speaking, not you. You could call it a mental illness but I'd rather find the root of the problem. I have that problem too and the only thing I've been able to do is just say...

You're not hanging from the church rafters . . . if you're a Christian this is the worst it will ever get.

When you go to pray for help with that or any thought pray the full thought. I know it...

I wish I could tell you exactly how to get over those thoughts but I can't. Its a process that involves prayer. It must have been God because one day I just got tired of satan's crap. Because that's...

Let me put it this way: God knew every thought, word, and action that would occur since the beginning of time. If something were to occur that was too much he would intervene but if you're thinking...

I don't know what bothers me more - the fact that he could have meant literal "punch" or the fact that his mindset was "punch" as a metaphor.

To me, "punch" elicits thoughts of impulse...

Where do they punish with the rod and is a rod commonly used to kill someone?

As I've said in another thread there's no golden ticket to run all over someone.

How about open your hand or use a belt and choose the fattiest part of their body to carry out the correction?

Like curse words, a punch just associates with and validates the wrong mental...

I would say don't sacrifice your authority with the child because of your own fears and timidness. Love with confidence not panic.

It's my understand that a metaphor gives the mindset or...

Sure, God has stuck people down dead before and others have felt torment but there's only two times when God's wrath has or will have truly been given:

- Jesus at the cross - He suffered the...

Running trains you to keep going even though your side hurts and you're out of breath. Its sets your mind for the rest of the day.

Say to yourself "I hope it burns! cause I want to make some...

Exercise or go jogging or running. It makes no sense for God to continuously preform miracles on your body and fill it full of good endorphins if there's nothing in your life that reflects it. Listen...

And just to add this: God will never punish you with guilt. satan might but God won't. If your guilt is from God it might be to draw you to prayer and perhaps even for asking for forgiveness.

As...

Theres nothing that happens during oppression that is different than everyday life. How is a voice or a thought anymore despicable than the rebellion in our own hearts? Whats so new about it? How is...

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I really don't know what this prayer should be about. I'm afraid to ask for anything specific because I don't want to deviate from God's plan. I'd ask for the prayer be for mercy but some days I'm...

Be grateful for every good day you have. Its God. . . a gift from God. Treasure his gifts but don't let it go to your head. We're sinners and we deserve bad days to humble us. Be able to see God in...

Ya gotta not let that panic and restlessness get you down. Its there to bug you so you look for means of gratification. Look at it this way, pornography does nothing to improve you. That's why I...

Another scenario: We bless the hands that prepared our food but we also bless the food to the nourishment of our bodies. Being thankful that the Lord provided that food by means of his creation...

Let me add an scenario: Its been a hot day and I sit down to relax. I feel a cool breeze pass over me and I can't help but enjoy it. Am I better off thanking God for the breeze and reinforcing my...

I didn't include this in the original post but just before I was going to start the thread I was thinking about Heaven and how we'll have a constant feeling of joy that emits from God. I think there...

This could either be the most useless thread this forum has ever had or an interesting read.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ws1hKFWcxE

I heard Ravi Zacharias' argument on the radio called...

I think also when you start believing there is a certain power or protection granted that is being emitting from said object; cross, bible, picture. . . LOL favorite socks.