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Parenting, the most argued subject between mum's and dad's. Does it come down to - Do what I say or else cop this. A very draconian and dictatorial parental system, based on the child obeying the authoritarian parent who "controls" every breath the child takes, and is the reason behind teenage rebellion. Mums today are so afraid that their child will hurt themselves playing outside, that the poor kid is not allowed to have any fun. The poor child is bombarded with a barrage of don't do th...

Ok, Walk in the Spirit; Tell me more Paul, what is it, and how do I do it? But does Paul tell me? No. Instead he harps on about the fruit's, but not the what, how, where, when and why. So we are left to wonder: What is this "Spirit" we are supposed to walk in? And - HOW do we do it? First, we must decide on the identity of this "Spirit". Unfortunately, I have some BAD News for some of you. Through personal experience, I have discovered that Paul was not referring to the "Spirit" of James...

A Revelation!!! For years I have heard sermons totally based on this one scripture. A Scripture that, to this day evades an agreed, doctrinal foundation. Due to debate between literal and symbolic interpretation of the first sentence of the verse. However little attention is given to the second sentence of the verse, a conditional promise from God. This second sentence promises that IF you DO the first sentence, you WILL NOT SIN. WHAT? Read Gal 5:16 Tell me I'm wrong, (thought I was once, but...

May I say, after being a "Christian" for 30+ years, backsliding numerous times, coz church taught me to rely on me, not on Jesus. So every time I failed in my "duty", I backslid and left "church". However, Jesus did not leave me. (Footsteps Poem). Though disillusioned, due to perceived superficiality of selfish "Sunday Christians". I decided to be "stone cold" rather than be "Lukewarm" - and compromise the Gospel. However this mentality is a deception from the devil. Why? It only promotes div...

What is wrong with Church today? The founder wanted us to simply love one another. Oh, but that is too simple, we will need to complicate that with conditions, principles, morals and religious legalistic and bigoted BS. Otherwise, no prob's.

If I were to be totally honest. What I read in the Bible, and what is demonstrated to me are two separate things. Seems like Pastors are over paid and under qualified tax cheats.

After being a Pentecostal "Born Again Christian" for 30 years, What is my conclusion? Just save all the debate. Admit that we are all selfish, could not give a shit about our neighbour, far less love them. Cannot even love one another, far less our enemies. All we focus on is our next new car or house and fork the poor homeless woman living in her car with 3 kids. Yeah That's Christianity, and that's why there are Atheists. 1 min · Like Moths to Flames

Consider all the time and energy we spend on pursuing and maintaining our possessions. We are so focussed on owning more and more possessions. To the extent that we become obsessed with owning stuff that is temporary to the detriment of doing what is really important. Showing Love, care and compassion to those less fortunate than ourselves.

Recent comment to a friend who is concerned about me. My answer to his question about my low self esteem was that I realised my self worth was more than what other people thought about me. However that did not change the fact that I have no close friends. My expectations may be big, but the excuses are even bigger Insight into how the Black Dog affects your thoughts Do not be concerned, EVER, that I will end it all. I have THREE excellent reasons to live. Three people who love me to bit's,...

Religion, and the damage it does. Each one of us have a reason, NOT to attend church - because - Whatever has pissed you off. But, how many of us will forgive and show grace, just as we were given.

There is a Divine Joy that God wishes us to access. We cannot. WHY? Because we limit God to what we believe He can Do.

How do You know, when you are doing what God has told what to do? When Jesus told us that true believers will hear His voice. What does His voice sound like? Personally, to me, it is the still small voice, that can only be heard when you dismiss all the external influences of this temporary existence. Then set your priorities on listening to that same voice that will direct you to fulfil God's Priorities and His Will, Not Ours. Then your direction will be confirmed. To LOVE others AS you LOV...

Christianity has been divided by denominations, separated by doctrinal differences. Within a Church, The Devil can still cause further division, through personal divisions. So Personal forgiveness is very important to maintain any grip on reality.

One week ago I made a few people very concerned for my welfare due to my severe depression. Since then I have had an appointment with a psychiatrist and commenced medication, unfortunately it will take 3 - 4 weeks before it starts to work. I have battled the Black dog for last 5 years since my divorce and separation from my 3 children. Battled in secret, nobody knew I was suffering inside and masking how I really felt. I tried to fight the Dog alone, which made socialising difficult due to...

When Praying for healing, remember that the answer is God's prerogative, not His obligation. Trust in the Lord with all of your heart. Trust not in your own understanding. In All your ways acknowledge Him And He will direct your path. The physical "things" we crave are only temporary, regardless if they are for healing, finances or whatever. We need to alter our focus from being so self focused And be more Kingdom focused, meeting the needs of others, not ourselves.