Gosh, Jag!  That IS a cute puppy!!!



 



You know I had to do it Jag!

AVBG is right (thanks AVBG).  We can easily understand what you mean.     And as you can see, some of us that don't have dyslexia have a hard time spelling too!


That being said, I believe that belief in Christ is the way because the bible states that this is so.  And why do I believe the bible is correct?  Because of fulfilled prophecy and prophecy that has yet to be fulfilled but is in place to occur.  Those are the more empirical reasons.  The other reasons are more emotional and have to do w/faith.

In any case, I'm grateful that we live in a country where we are free to believe how we choose.  It's up to us to investigate and decide which is true.  Because what if we don't want to look at Christianity because it seems to "narrow" but it's the only way? 

I have a friend that is trying everything BUT Christianity.  She owes it to herself to look into it, because what if its true?  It's up to each of us to investigate!

Dang a_joker that is a miracle!  I hope she's doing well.  How did she get accidently left outside at 2:30am?

Benefits are if you don't mind always having a car payment, and are the type to get a new car every 3 or 4 years.





Going back to the beginning of this thread, not everyone buys as big a house as they can afford, some people are content w/a smaller home.  A persons home size may have nothing to do w/how much $ they make or are worth.

 ......Did you mean 305? 



Also, Cheri, that last pic of you is gorgeous!

Hey!  I was in Florida too!  That's why I was eating like a sow...."vacation excuse."  I even had Ben and Jerry's 2ce in addition to cake about 3x......


The weather was perfect all week...hope it was for you too Princess

Happy Birthday to everyone (I updated the GT Board)!

More keep getting added!!!  Help!!!

OOPS!  My bad!

I fixed it now...sorry Bast and GET BIGGER




                                      

Sorry Cavalier, didn't mean to bash you.  Just stating that it's faith through grace and not of works (or traditions).  There ARE Catholic Christians too.



Yes.  I agree w/this.

As for the other traditions/rituals/etc......  Some are biblical (baptism, communion, etc), and some are not (confessing to a priest, praying to dead people, etc). 

Either way, no traditions or rituals give you the free gift of forgiveness.  Only Jesus can do that.

                      

I want you to know that you are appreciated here for being such an active part of this board.

You, as all the members here, are entitled to your own opinions and beliefs.

This is also a board for adults who can treat each other with respect while learning from one another why we believe the way we do and why we view the world the way we do.



That being said, I had to delete your "Does Jesus Watch Me Go Poopy" thread.

Quoted for posterity

The title of the thread begins with "Positive thread."

Bast and Cavalier....do you think it's odd that you think those pics are positive?   

Ding, are you Sneaker?

Either way, please could you please give us a rendition of your hardcore swissball workout at the gym 

 

 

I can't agree w/this statement as a blanket statement.

There ARE Catholics who are Christians, just as there are Methodists who are Christians, etc.

But not ALL Catholics are Christians (same w/Methodists etc).

If someone is depending on Catholic tradition (confessing to a priest, last rites, praying to Mary [a dead person]) or affiliation to "get them into heaven," they're not Christian.

Christians are those who believe they need a savior and have accepted such in Jesus Christ.

NO rituals or traditions needed!  Only Jesus

Happy Birthday Princess!

(I've been eating cake in  honor of you all week  )





 

I've never heard it was to be implemented 2000 years ago by the roman empire?  Where does it say that?


I don't consider those "acts."  I believe when you "believe on Jesus as Savior" you are saved. 

An "act" would be something like baptism or performing certain rituals....none of which can save you or keep you saved.

"Even our faith is a gift of God."

I guess I missed the part where Migs stipulated that my answer must be "LOGICAL according to anyone."


I'm surprised that someone of your "google-prowess" can't find anything that authenticates the actual and true life of Jesus Christ.

Uh, no.  I'm not joking about the possibility/probability of the "Mark of the Beast."  Enjoy your "numbers representations, etc." but be prepared if you're still living during the implemenation of the system.


But there is one thing you're right about....I DON'T want to be included among the rest of the thousands of religions..,.especially those that require certain "acts" and "works" TO be included and accepted.

Hi Migs.  Thank you for your questions and respectful attitude.

In my opinion, the acceptance of Jesus as Savior results in a feeling of tremendous freedom and joy, knowing that my sins..past, present and future are forgiven.  Does this mean it's OK for me to live like crap?  No.  I believe we get disciplined for sins even if we are forgiven.

I believe the bible is correct mainly because of how my feelings and life changed when I accepted Jesus as Savior.  But for more empirical reasons, I'd have to point to the 100% accuracy of bibical prophecy. 

Details of Jesus' birth, life and death are covered in the Old Testament.  And I can't remember what the chances are of someone fulfilling all of those as He did, but I think it's something like one in one quadrillion. 

In addition, there is prophecy that has yet to be fulfilled, such as (among other things) the "Mark of the Beast" system where a person will not be able to buy or sell w/o the "Mark" but we do have the technology at present.  Sometime I'll post more later on this.


All that being said, I don't really consider belief in the bible being true as a "religion."  To me, and "religion" is something man-made with different rituals one must follow to gain or attain salvation.  Christianity is more of a belief IMO.
 

right here is where you say, "I'm using that but I'm almost done."


And yes low carbs can make you want to scream at things in the gym that usually don't bother you.  LIke people that talk to you expecting an answer when you are working extremely hard and trying to focus.  ............Even if they try to be polite and not talk to you while you're doing your set, but you see them out of the corner of your eye......waiting, waiting, waiting till your done so they can talk to you can make you want to scream........

My answer to that is, close your eyes so you can't see them standing there and finish your set.  Seriously.

It helps to try to remember that most people mean no harm

None for you!



Actually, you've got plenty of time....


   War-Horse are you dieting for a show?




----------Laura, check your EMAIL

Nope.  You're going to be doing the same thing and you're going to be thrilled for your next meal.  In fact, if you get rice, you'll eat the very last grain.  If you get oatmeal, when your spoon or fork won't pick up the last "little bit" in the bowl, you'll turn your fork around and use the handle to get it all.  Good times ahead!!!

"The b-tch types?"   

If I'm not mistaken, Val is actively competing in figure and Timea used to compete in fitness.

What choo talkin' bout General?