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Our kids knew what the consequences were prior to the event - Ie lying - automatic " heart training" session in the bathroom with mom or dad -never out of anger and never to embarrass them, it was their choice and they knew the outcome - Leave your bike outside - childish behavior - next time...

We expect our kids to do as told - But I have many times without thinking said NO. ie - can I go to Johnny's house? we instituted an appeal process - this kept us ( parents from making snap "no" decisions without thinking) Kid asks - Can I go to Johnny's house? I say NO - son replies " my I...

fellas and Gals have anyone here participated in a Sader Meal - if so do you remember the number of glasses of wine drank? - there is a reason behind the question

Maximilian K., I will stand by you any day of the week and twice on Sunday Bless you brother

unless I'm missing something that article is Dec 2020 and if I am missing something - my bad

What are the essential doctrines of Christianity? what is required? what is not required? and what beliefs would disqualify you from being a Christian

Excellent post - in the end, God knows our heart - I do however think as you stated we should always look to follow God's will for us - don't stop learning

First my apologies for not being completely clear in a previous thread. Why do different Christians interpret different passages differently -- for example John 6: 35- 71 - If Jesus is not being literal then why doesn't he say " hey I'm just talking symbol here - don't leave, come back -...

When I said interpretations I did not me translations - interpretation - how the the body of Christ interprets the same passage different . I should have been more clear

What I mean by "who is interpreting" is that if the Bible was interpreted all the same by everyone would there really be a need for so many denominations? IMO - and just my opinion - many seem to interpret it to their liking not as it is intended - You, Woodduck, seem to take into...

Woodduck - interesting points - how would one determine who is interpreting God's word correctly or is it " to each their own" again great points

molliesmaster - appreciate the response - have you read the book " "The Four Witnesses" this has given me a lot of insight

Very curious as to your thoughts - are there multiple interpretations? and if so - how do you know which one is correct? why is one "better than another?"

I was recommended a book " The Four Witnesses" The Early Church by Rod Bennet - has anyone read this? or even heard of it?

the X-mas thread got me thinking - how do we know there were three wise men? - where is it stated? I only know it from the song - just curious