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God loves and He doesn't want
david — Mon, 2010-07-26 20:35God loves and He doesn't want us to be afraid. And if you live right, there's no need to fear anything.
It's like if you drive a car within the speed limit, there's no fear of getting caught for speeding. (Of course, some people drive too fast and have no fear. We call such people 'fools'.)
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The fear of the LORD... ..is
JerryD — Mon, 2010-07-19 13:39The fear of the LORD...
..is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline (Proverbs 1:7).
...is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding (Psalm 111:10).
...is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding (Proverbs 9:10).
We keep these three things in mind in our VBS.
Fear of God
wy — Fri, 2010-06-11 20:42QUOTE: "Hey, just what to know what everyone thinks about what Fearing God means. It would also be great if you used Scripture to back up what you say."
Matthew 10:28 KJV And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.
While God is best experienced in LOVE and compassion, He is also is a "consuming fire" (Heb 12:29) who can send someone to hell. That lingering fear is what draws us to God's mercy and kindness for pardon of sin. When one finds pardon and is divinely washed from sin and its effects, you will find that fear changing to a reverence for God.
If you are not sure you are going to heaven. Come to Jesus in prayer and ask for forgiveness for sin and then attend a lively 'Bible based' church or cowboy church to find out the rest.
We used to sing a mixture of
elenitsa — Sat, 2010-07-17 13:05We used to sing a mixture of them when I was growing up. We seem to sing more of the "worship music" that they have on the radio now. Sometimes the guy who leads worship will get out some of the old songs or even sing the hymns.
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Flunky — Fri, 2010-04-16 22:58I just gotta say I'm sure glad this group's around. I'm a christian, I know that much, but as long as organized religion is concerned, I'm not too sure about anything anymore.
I was brought up by my grandparents, and while gramma was big on religion, my grampa was more about being tough and true to yourself.
I seen preaches do stuff that makes me sick to the guts, seen kids abused, drug crap... I don't know what to believe.
I do know there's a God, and while sometimes I reckon he oughta be too busy to listen to me, I know the fact that I'm still around must be a sign. That's how I see it. I take it that you don't have to go to a church to pray and for God to listen.
I give all I can, sometimes way more than I should, and been called names for that. I'm big on helping needy horses and dogs, but I don't give a dime to tv preachers and the such.
I know maybe that makes me bad, but I ain't gonna lie about it.
I think God would be happier if us people learned to get along just a bit better, pretty sure he'd like that, but it's hard to do sometimes, way harder than writing a check, specially if you're rich.
I don't usually post on this
nighthawksh — Wed, 2010-04-14 08:13I don't usually post on this topic, but felt the need to here, in response to the "God fearing" issue.
I never have liked that concept, fearing a diety. Is not the Christian God a loving and forgiving God? I fear nothing other than possible physical dangers to my family and loved ones. I have no fear of the "afterlife." I do have a healthy respect for dangers to myself and others, but not what I would call fear. I believe the word fear, just like the word love, is far too often missused and overused. Perhaps a word such as "respect" could be used in place of "fear."
As to the "church" issue, my church is the great outdoors, my "religion" is love of life, and my "prayers" are the contemplation of life and my place in it.
My most serene and peaceful times are when riding a good horse across Mother Nature's greatness, enjoying all she has to offer.
I leave the spirtuality to others.
Sorry if I offend anyone. If so, I suppose the admins here can just delete this post.
God fearing or God forgiving?
Rocky Mountain Honey — Wed, 2010-04-28 09:18I have to agree with you here. I am an active Catholic Baptized, etc My little one (he's 8) So he will be doing his first holy communion in June. I know there has been tons of controversy on Priests and such. I think those are few encounters and are very wrong. In my little community we have had good priests. We also attend the Baptist church and Assemblies of God (Christian I believe) I grew up with the comment of " It don't matter where you go to church at as long as you have your faith! ) I do my best prayin when I'm miles from town up in the mountains with no one around but God and I.
Well being that its your
La_cowgirl21 — Sat, 2010-04-17 22:57Well being that its your opinion I dont see why anyone should be offended. Its how you feel.
I definitely fear God. According to the Bible, Fear of the Lord is a reverential awe of God; a reverence for His power and glory. However, it is also a proper respect for His wrath and anger. In other words, the fear of the Lord is a total acknowledgement of all that God is. I mean look at all he created. I'm sure anyone would agree that there is evidence in his work by just looking around in the great outdoors that we are blessed with spending time in. This is just my take on it.
Philippians 4: 13
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church
tentwo — Fri, 2010-02-12 02:17I have joined a church about tow years ago,before that I was about 13 when I last went.I enjoy my church now it is interdenominational.I head up a men group that meets once a month for breakfast to talk about GODS word and to have fellowship.I really like this website and this is my first time to post anything.
Church's
McLintock — Sun, 2010-02-07 19:34Hey I to take a survey of the group of all the different church's ya'll attend. I attend a Baptist church, a Sovereign Grace Baptist Church. Let me know how many different backgrounds we have.
Romans 8:28
different churchs
blacklabhunter — Fri, 2010-02-19 05:23I attend two churches. one is a small southern baptist church and the other is is a baptist based church that is part of the cowboy church network.
religion
John T — Sat, 2010-02-13 19:10I go to a catholic church, but sometimes I go to other churches, protestant. The fear of god to me means you could be in alot of trouble for the things you have done. Also you should fear god as you would your parents when you were younger. I am not versed in the bible as you guys are so please do not take offense to my opinion on this. Don't make me more afraid than I need to be:) I think It takes alot to interpet the bible as it should be, the reason I say this is because I have experienced people (friends, co-workers)doing and saying things that weren't in the spirit of the word- these People were very serious about studying the book and understanding its meaning, and like I said they still did and said things that were contradictory to thier faith. I don't hold them in balme for that, I just chaulk it up to them being human. Just my opion.
Religion
Cowgirl at heart — Sun, 2010-02-21 19:13I am sorry to say I have to agree with you!. I have been going to a couple of different Bible study groups and I try on my own to interpret what the bible is trying to teach me, and I still to this day have a hard time with it. So I really do try to watch what I say around other people.
Interpret
McLintock — Sun, 2010-02-21 20:28Cowgirl at heart, you can not interpret the bible on your own, all it will led to is wrong doctrine. Scripture interprets Scripture. You can not read one verse at a time, to interpret Scripture rightly you must read the whole passage, follow the thought of the writer. And search the Scriptures on what else it says on the subject at hand. In other words you do not need a outside source to interpret Scripture.
Romans 8:28
I attend Unity Prayer Center,
La_cowgirl21 — Sun, 2010-02-07 23:11I attend Unity Prayer Center, which is a small full gospel church I have been a part of my whole life.
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Christian, nondenominational-full gospel church
smiles4miles — Tue, 2010-04-13 20:23Hi, I also attend a full gospel church and consider myself Christian. One reader mentioned how interpreting the Bible on your own can lead to misinterpretation of certain meanings and I agree with that. I have a great Pastor (his wife's a Pastor too) and those teachings and interpretations...applications in my day to day life really do help me keep my feet on the ground and be as much of a blessing to others as I can be.
julesy
Baptist Church
annieoakley — Sun, 2010-02-21 19:49I attend a Baptist Church. It is a small country church.
i am a god fearin cowboy
casey shipley — Sat, 2010-02-06 23:18nice to see there is more of us types left. i thought i was the only one. i go to church and belive in the lord not too many can say that much anymore.
God fearin Cowboys
smiles4miles — Tue, 2010-04-13 20:25I agree with you on that one and it's such a shame. What's up with that, now? Geez...
julesy
Thankful
McLintock — Mon, 2010-02-01 16:55We as Christians need and must be thankful for our pastor. I have been going to the church I attend of about a year and a half, and I am grateful that God as lead me to Victory Baptist Church. As I look back at all the Lord as done in my christian walk, I realized that I would still be a "baby christian". I recall a passage in Romans 10:14 "How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher? So we need to think God for the wisdom He has given our preacher/pastor. He is the one the Holy Spirit uses to expound the Word to us. We also need to pray for our pastor, because he is Christ under-shepherd, and as he study's for the weeks message's. also his health.
Also my pastors message's is at sermonaudio.com/victorybaptist
Romans 8:28
howdy
blacklabhunter — Sun, 2010-01-31 23:03New to the group, just wanted to pop in and say howdy and introduce myself. I am a resident of the tar heel state. I am involved in a local cowboy church as well as studying for the ministry. I dont have any horses yet, but one day soon hope too. other than that not to much to me. look forward to talkin to y'all. have ya a blessed day
howdy tarheel
smiles4miles — Sun, 2010-03-28 19:09I loved the article about Cowboy Churches and think it's really cool. I'm Christian but would love to attend a Cowboy service sometime...seems very down to earth, like me. It was very interesting to read about real life Cowboys who also happen to live a Christian life. Very encouraging to see.
About how big are your usual services?
julesy
howdy
proverbs31 — Mon, 2010-02-01 07:53Welome Mr. blacklahunter. I too am new to this group, infact never blogged before a couple days ago. I like it because it makes one think through (for me anyway) topics that are brought to the floor. I like to use logical deduction in the light of Scriptures.
Sojourner
Welcome Ya'll!!!
La_cowgirl21 — Mon, 2010-02-01 19:03Welcome Ya'll!!!
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Prayer Request
La_cowgirl21 — Mon, 2010-01-18 02:11Please keep my 20 month old niece Tobi in your prayers. She has a really bad ear infection. We ended up with her tonight and currently trying to get her settled down. Its now 2:10am here and it appears its going to be a long night.
Thanks so much!
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Prayer Request
proverbs31 — Mon, 2010-02-01 19:43Has is Tobi doing? I have thought of her often today; we prayed for her earlier. Tell the parents to be sure to keep those ears covered with or without an infection, and even if the wind doesn't seem to be blowing.
Sojourner
Thanks! She finally got over
La_cowgirl21 — Sat, 2010-02-06 23:49Thanks! She finally got over the partial ear infection that the doc said she had. Was doing good for a few weeks. Now my sister-in-law is saying that she is getting sick again. It's because of this weather we are having. One day its warmer out and the next its freezing cold. She was real fussy tonight. She is not one to just sit around but tonight she just laid on my shoulder while I was visiting over there.
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Sunday Morn the 17
McLintock — Sun, 2010-01-17 17:53This morning in sunday school my pastor continued a series on the Ten Commandments. We looked at the eighth commandment " You shall not steal" and at Judas the thief John 12:1-8. Where does stealing start? Where will it end? What does stealing involve? Will let me tell you it involves, taking something that is not yours, not paying a worker fair wages, keeping God's tithe (Malachi 3:8-10), and so much more we do not realize. So my challenge to ya'll is to look at how much you do steal, O you may not think you do, but look truthfully at your sinful nature and you will see that you do.
Romans 8:28
Conferences
McLintock — Wed, 2010-01-13 16:44Hey, just wanted to tell ya'll about two conferences: Together for the Gospel, April 13-15 Louisville,KY there website is www.t4g.org ( I listen to the messages from the 2008 conference a lot). The other one is August 3-5 at my chruch in Kansas City,MO, it is our 29th conference and it will be on Revival, you can go to www.victorybaptist.us and go to 2010 conference link.
Romans 8:28
Hymns or not
McLintock — Mon, 2010-01-11 18:48Just wanted to get everyone in the group to tell if your chruch sings just hymns, "worship music" (songs writin in the past 20-30 years or so), or maybe both, or even the Psalms. Here at Victory Baptist we sing only Hymns.
Romans 8:28
At our church, (and the ones
theasmith — Tue, 2010-02-02 22:45At our church, (and the ones we've attended in the past) we sing only the old hymns with a few newer "hymns" that were written in recent years (Majesty Hymnal) but still convey the style of the older ones.
Worship songs at church
La_cowgirl21 — Mon, 2010-01-11 19:30We used to sing a mixture of them when I was growing up. We seem to sing more of the "worship music" that they have on the radio now. Sometimes the guy who leads worship will get out some of the old songs or even sing the hymns. Have to say I miss the older stuff we used to sing.
Philippians 4: 13
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Sunday Morn
McLintock — Sun, 2010-01-10 19:33Hey just wanted to tell you about the morning sermon. The text was Galatians 6:14 "But God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world". So the subject we looked at is Glorying in the Cross and we looked at all the stuff we glory in, and what it means to glorying in the cross. And the only way to glory in the cross is to look to Christ as your Lord and Savior, and to know salvation is 100% of God and not even .00000000000001% our doing.
Romans 8:28
Great post!
La_cowgirl21 — Sun, 2010-01-10 20:30Great post!
Philippians 4: 13
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