"Sistas in Christ" Vol. 5 - Page 8

Determinedtolose · 08-28-2008, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Star123

Diana, sweetie, thanks for all your support!!! It really lifts my spirit and I'm glad that you and the others on this thread are my friends, who take the time to listen and understand what I've been going through, 'cause you've all been there before. Such loving friends!!!

Mary, thanks for the wonderful poem. I'm glad you're feeling better and that your DH is enjoying his time off, playing with his man toys in the shop!!! LOL.

Patty and Mary, at this moment, I'm praying and believing that that Hurricane will turn another direction. That from Florida all the way to New Orleans, those areas will be safe and untouched, in the mighty name of Jesus!!! God can do anything, we just need to ask and trust him. He is faithful and will do it!!!

"The one who calls you is faithful and he will do it!!! 1Thessalonians 5:24 NIV.

FRIENDS ARE FOREVER!!!

Luv, Tammy

That's so awesome Tammy!! That reminds me of this scripture.
Romans 2:4
4 Or do you despise the riches of His goodness, forbearance, and longsuffering, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance?

Star123 · 08-28-2008, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Determinedtolose

That's so awesome Tammy!! That reminds me of this scripture.
Romans 2:4
4 Or do you despise the riches of His goodness, forbearance, and longsuffering, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance?

Diana, could you clarify this verse for me. The NIV replaces the word despise with contempt and forbearance for tolerance, I backed up abit and read the the verses starting from verse 1-4; then through to verse 10, but I still don't quite understand the meaning of this scripture verse. Thanks.

Take care,

Luv, Tammy

Determinedtolose · 08-28-2008, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Star123

Diana, could you clarify this verse for me. The NIV replaces the word despise with contempt and forbearance for tolerance, I backed up abit and read the the verses starting from verse 1-4; then through to verse 10, but I still don't quite understand the meaning of this scripture verse. Thanks.

Take care,

Luv, Tammy

Basically talking about someone who thinks they are morally good and who think what they are doing is right, yet can't see what God has done in His goodness for them. Yet God will judge them.

But I realized that wasn't the scripture I wanted to use.

This is the one I should have used.

Colossians 3:12, 13

12Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;

13Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.

Sorry!!

Star123 · 08-29-2008, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Determinedtolose

Basically talking about someone who thinks they are morally good and who think what they are doing is right, yet can't see what God has done in His goodness for them. Yet God will judge them.

But I realized that wasn't the scripture I wanted to use.

This is the one I should have used.

Colossians 3:12, 13

12Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;

13Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.

Sorry!!

Morning Diana, don't be sorry dear. This is an excellent verse of scripture which shows how Christ forgave us and wants us to follow his example of forgiveness, especially when someone is quarreling, arguing with you.

I've learned that by forgiving and blessing someone and treating them with kindness, is an act of humility. Giving the matter over to God, who then is free to deal with the individual's heart and change the siduation at hand. If we don't forgive someone, they won't be forgiven because we hold that sin against them and they are bound to that sin. Isn't it wonderful to know, that as christians, we can bind or loosen anything on earth.

Jesus said, " I tell you the truth, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven." Matthew 18:18 NIV.

You'll have a great Friday!!!

Luv, Tammy

Pcola Girl · 08-29-2008, 12:13 PM

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Tammy I think we should treat everyone we meet and talk to with kindness.
And if someone has wronged us that we should forgive them as God forgives us when we do wrong and repent of it.
I was taught by my parents, when I was only a child, to always be nice to people no matter how mean they are to you.
I don't think parents of today instill that in their children anymore because it seems children have become so violent now. They don't seem to know how to forgive others.
Its really sad to me.

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"Your Word"

Your Word, O Lord
Is wisdom and truth,
And we need to know this
When in our youth

To have it embedded
Deep in our hearts,
To never give it up
And never let it part

We need to know
The truth there in,
That will lead us to life
And free us from sin.

Your Word, O Lord
Is faithful and just
And in your Word
We must put our trust

Pcola Girl · 08-29-2008, 12:34 PM

Something to make you laugh today.
Here's a cute cartoon for you, hope you can read the words ok.

http://

I'm getting so old that my friends in Heaven will think I didn't make it...

Determinedtolose · 08-29-2008, 06:06 PM

Hi Ladies!

Patty,
I Just wanted to say that I'm praying for safety for everyone where you're at and that the Lord will move or cause the hurricane to dissipate before it hits land.

Stay safe Sweetie!!!

Good night and God bless Ladies!!

Star123 · 08-29-2008, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Determinedtolose

Hi Ladies!

Patty,
I Just wanted to say that I'm praying for safety for everyone where you're at and that the Lord will move or cause the hurricane to dissipate before it hits land.

Stay safe Sweetie!!!

Good night and God bless Ladies!!

I'm with you Diana!!!

Luv, Tammy

Star123 · 08-29-2008, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Pcola Girl

Something to make you laugh today.
Here's a cute cartoon for you, hope you can read the words ok.

http://

I'm getting so old that my friends in Heaven will think I didn't make it...

Mary, I liked your cartoon!!!

We need to laugh sometimes and not take life so seriously, but it's good to know that God has a sense of humor too. LOL.

Luv, Tammy

la.lady · 08-30-2008, 10:09 AM

Hurricane Ladies, we are getting ready for the Hurricane. The eye of the storm is supposed to be right over us. Please continue to pray that we will all be safe...

I am still doing low carb and love it. I am down 5 lbs. now, and have lost my appetite and feel wonderful...

Pcola Girl · 08-30-2008, 01:10 PM

Patty you buckle up for that hurricane. You get out of its way ok.
I don't think we will get any of it here in Pensacola, Fla. Pensacola is right here near the Mobile,Alabama state line.
I hate that its coming your way Patty but am glad its not coming our way.
I have been praying fo everyone in New Orleans, i would hate to see the same thing happen as it did with Kitrina. I pray that God will protect the city and its people who live there.

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Have you ever wondered why people seem to read the Bible a whole lot more as they get older, and then it dawned on me they were cramming for their finals.

la.lady · 08-30-2008, 02:05 PM

Mary, We can't leave here. We have to sit it out. We have to much food in our freezer that would ruin, if we were not here. I believe that God will put his loving arms around us and give us security...

wanttobethinagain · 08-30-2008, 07:00 PM

I am so glad to be here. I am looking for new friends and a faith based group. I hope all is well woth everyone. I am having some problems at home and finical and there are times I feel like I can not feel God. I know he is there but I can not feel him. So I felt that why should I feel God when there are times I do not make time for God. So I am looking for a new chruch that will feed my spirt. I hope everyone is having a great weekend and lok forward to meeting all of you and making lasting firendships.

Determinedtolose · 08-30-2008, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by wanttobethinagain

I am so glad to be here. I am looking for new friends and a faith based group. I hope all is well woth everyone. I am having some problems at home and finical and there are times I feel like I can not feel God. I know he is there but I can not feel him. So I felt that why should I feel God when there are times I do not make time for God. So I am looking for a new chruch that will feed my spirt. I hope everyone is having a great weekend and lok forward to meeting all of you and making lasting firendships.

Hi Ronda,
What you said made me want to cry. I know what you're talking about, I used to feel the same way too. I thought that God was a God who didn't care about me, or that I had to do something good for Him to hear me.

But through the years, I've learned such awesome truths in His word, and it has turned my life around and now I am set free from the bondage of the law and trying of works.

See I were brought up to believe that we had to "do" something to earn salvation or if we "did" something good so God would not look down on me in anger.
Even as after I became a Believer, I was led in the wrong way about how God really see's us.

But the plain truth is, all God asks us is to believe. . .not just "in" Him, but "on" Him and believe what He says about us.

If you read the first 3 chapters of the book of Romans, in there are the wonderful truths of what takes place once the person believes in the gospel of our salvation, which is the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Romans is the book that talks all about what Christ did for us. It's our pattern for living.

Everything I mentioned is in that book.

And another thing, God loves you!!! He loves you so much, He made a way for you to become His child and that is through His Son. But it's not what we do, it's what He has done for us! All He asks us to believe. That's it! Faith plus nothing!

So don't ever doubt that God doesn't love you, He made you and had you in mind. Just believe!! For you to even inquire about Him, shows me that He is not far from you. Only by the Holy Spirit can anyone confess God, or feel the way you are feeling.

Remember He is near you!!

Pleas feel free to post here anytime and fellowship with us!

Star123 · 08-30-2008, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by la.lady

Hurricane Ladies, we are getting ready for the Hurricane. The eye of the storm is supposed to be right over us. Please continue to pray that we will all be safe...

I am still doing low carb and love it. I am down 5 lbs. now, and have lost my appetite and feel wonderful...

Patty, I saw on the BBC news tonight that people have been ordered to evaculate New Orleans.

Since you are staying put, I pray that God will keep you safe from the Hurricane. God is able to do above and beyond what we ask or fathom.

I believe this is from the Lord, [not me talking but the holy spirit], God wants you to know that he will be with you and will protect you with his angels, for they will overshadow you until the storm passes by. And you will be amazed from the results, [aftermath of the storm], because you will not be touched. Not a single part of you will be harmed, for you and your houshold will be safe. Praise God!!!

I will keep you in my prayers!!!

God Bless You,
Luv, Tammy

Star123 · 08-30-2008, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by wanttobethinagain

I am so glad to be here. I am looking for new friends and a faith based group. I hope all is well woth everyone. I am having some problems at home and finical and there are times I feel like I can not feel God. I know he is there but I can not feel him. So I felt that why should I feel God when there are times I do not make time for God. So I am looking for a new chruch that will feed my spirt. I hope everyone is having a great weekend and lok forward to meeting all of you and making lasting firendships.

Rhonda, You have come to the right place, 'cause this a friendly and faith based group. Feel free to discuss your personal experience(s) with God and what is happening on your spiritual journey with him. We are here to help you in anyway we can and will pray for you, and encourage you.

Sorry to hear that you're having problems financially and at home. God will undertake and help you get through these things, eventhough you don't feel him with you at this difficult time. I've been there dear, and I believe that God will intervene on your behalf.

We can't always go on feelings and emotions, 'cause feelings can be up and down. But God is God!!! and he is faithful and will help you manage your finances, get you back on track and find an apropriate church that has the right teachings of Jesus Christ. He wants you have to ask him first, 'cause he knows your siduation and will answer when you call upon him for help.

God Bless,

Luv, Tammy

Star123 · 09-01-2008, 09:41 AM

Where is everyone??? It's September 1st!!! This weekend is a long weekend for me, 'cause today is a Labour day Holiday in Canada. This week is a short four day week. Mom and I went to the beach yesterday after church, and enjoyed walking along the shore. We watched as some sail boats passed by us and also some people were watching too. It was a perfect day and I always love smelling sea breeze and when I come to the beach, it always lift my spirits. God's so good!!!

Patty, I'm praying for you and your DH's safety. That Hurricane will pass and not touch you, 'cause God told me that you would be safe!!! The weather channel said this morning that the Hurricane has dodged New Orlean city, but has touched land on louisiana coast and is stage 2, is weakening, but still has done some damage. I'm still believing God 'cause he is faithful and true to his word!!!

Diana, God bless you and keep you safe too!!!

Rhonda, feel free to post anytime and let us know how you're doing. We'd love to hear from you.

Mary, God's beloved and theses I missed!!!

God Bless,
Luv, Tammy

la.lady · 09-01-2008, 09:44 AM

Tammy How blessed I feel this morning...Thank You for the word from God... I really have a peace about this and have not felt fear. Thank You God...

The Hurricane is going to move through here sometime this afternoon.

Rhonda, welcome and we are so glad that you are with us... It is going to be great getting to know you...

Star123 · 09-01-2008, 09:58 AM

Morning Patty, you're blessed and God will keep you safe, 'cause you won't be touched, amen!!! I will keep praying for you and your DH's safety throughout the day and afternoon. God is with you!!!

Have a great day!!!
Luv, Tammy

la.lady · 09-01-2008, 10:18 AM

I love you too Tammy, and thanks... I must go now, in case someone needs to call us...

Star123 · 09-02-2008, 08:00 AM

Morning Ladies, Happy Monday!!!

Well it's September and the kiddies are back to school this week, which will give parents a break from the summer months. Everyone is worried about the carbon tax and the price of oil going up, and more people will be taking transit which will make the buses fuller. Transit can't accomodate the people yet, but will be making improvements by putting more buses on new routes. God is with me and everything will work out transportation wize, 'cause I don't need to worry about anything. I may have to take an earlier bus, but I can deal with that.

Patty, hope things went well with you and your DH when that Hurrican passed.

Godsbeloved, Mary, Diana and those I missed!!!

You'll have a great day,

Luv, Tammy

Determinedtolose · 09-02-2008, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Star123

Morning Ladies, Happy Monday!!!

Well it's September and the kiddies are back to school this week, which will give parents a break from the summer months. Everyone is worried about the carbon tax and the price of oil going up, and more people will be taking transit which will make the buses fuller. Transit can't accomodate the people yet, but will be making improvements by putting more buses on new routes. God is with me and everything will work out transportation wize, 'cause I don't need to worry about anything. I may have to take an earlier bus, but I can deal with that.

08-29-2008, 12:13 PM	#215
Pcola Girl Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pensacola, Florida Posts: 3,295 Gallery: Pcola Girl Stats: Start-325 Today-225 Goal 160 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Sarted Nov. 2000---Restarted New January 2008	http:// Tammy I think we should treat everyone we meet and talk to with kindness. And if someone has wronged us that we should forgive them as God forgives us when we do wrong and repent of it. I was taught by my parents, when I was only a child, to always be nice to people no matter how mean they are to you. I don't think parents of today instill that in their children anymore because it seems children have become so violent now. They don't seem to know how to forgive others. Its really sad to me. ----------------------------------- "Your Word" Your Word, O Lord Is wisdom and truth, And we need to know this When in our youth To have it embedded Deep in our hearts, To never give it up And never let it part We need to know The truth there in, That will lead us to life And free us from sin. Your Word, O Lord Is faithful and just And in your Word We must put our trust __________________ Mary Last edited by Pcola Girl : 08-29-2008 at 12:24 PM.

08-30-2008, 07:00 PM	#223
wanttobethinagain Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 87 Gallery: wanttobethinagain Stats: 285/267/125 WOE: Atkins Start Date: tr start date 10/21/2008	hello I am so glad to be here. I am looking for new friends and a faith based group. I hope all is well woth everyone. I am having some problems at home and finical and there are times I feel like I can not feel God. I know he is there but I can not feel him. So I felt that why should I feel God when there are times I do not make time for God. So I am looking for a new chruch that will feed my spirt. I hope everyone is having a great weekend and lok forward to meeting all of you and making lasting firendships. __________________ Ronda Proud Member of Whatever it takes!!!!! Proud Member of Getting Healthy for Baby!!!! Last edited by wanttobethinagain : 08-30-2008 at 07:02 PM. Reason: spelling

09-01-2008, 09:41 AM	#227
Star123 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: B.C., Canada Posts: 1,223 Gallery: Star123 Stats: 192/192/145 WOE: You on a diet; low carb ;) Start Date: restart Jan. 1, 2009	Where is everyone??? It's September 1st!!! This weekend is a long weekend for me, 'cause today is a Labour day Holiday in Canada. This week is a short four day week. Mom and I went to the beach yesterday after church, and enjoyed walking along the shore. We watched as some sail boats passed by us and also some people were watching too. It was a perfect day and I always love smelling sea breeze and when I come to the beach, it always lift my spirits. God's so good!!! Patty, I'm praying for you and your DH's safety. That Hurricane will pass and not touch you, 'cause God told me that you would be safe!!! The weather channel said this morning that the Hurricane has dodged New Orlean city, but has touched land on louisiana coast and is stage 2, is weakening, but still has done some damage. I'm still believing God 'cause he is faithful and true to his word!!! Diana, God bless you and keep you safe too!!! Rhonda, feel free to post anytime and let us know how you're doing. We'd love to hear from you. Mary, God's beloved and theses I missed!!! God Bless, Luv, Tammy Last edited by Star123 : 09-01-2008 at 09:52 AM.

09-02-2008, 08:00 AM	#231
Star123 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: B.C., Canada Posts: 1,223 Gallery: Star123 Stats: 192/192/145 WOE: You on a diet; low carb ;) Start Date: restart Jan. 1, 2009	Morning Ladies, Happy Monday!!! Well it's September and the kiddies are back to school this week, which will give parents a break from the summer months. Everyone is worried about the carbon tax and the price of oil going up, and more people will be taking transit which will make the buses fuller. Transit can't accomodate the people yet, but will be making improvements by putting more buses on new routes. God is with me and everything will work out transportation wize, 'cause I don't need to worry about anything. I may have to take an earlier bus, but I can deal with that. Patty, hope things went well with you and your DH when that Hurrican passed. Godsbeloved, Mary, Diana and those I missed!!! You'll have a great day, Luv, Tammy Last edited by Star123 : 09-02-2008 at 08:02 AM.

08-29-2008, 12:34 PM	#216
Pcola Girl Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pensacola, Florida Posts: 3,295 Gallery: Pcola Girl Stats: Start-325 Today-225 Goal 160 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Sarted Nov. 2000---Restarted New January 2008	Something to make you laugh today. Here's a cute cartoon for you, hope you can read the words ok. http:// I'm getting so old that my friends in Heaven will think I didn't make it...

08-29-2008, 06:06 PM	#217
Determinedtolose Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 10,104 Gallery: Determinedtolose Stats: 243/197/160 or 150 WOE: Atkins/ mod Fat, mod pro, low carb/Stillmans Start Date: Start: 4/07. 5lbs by 12/2008, 150/160 by 4/09	Hi Ladies! Patty, I Just wanted to say that I'm praying for safety for everyone where you're at and that the Lord will move or cause the hurricane to dissipate before it hits land. Stay safe Sweetie!!! Good night and God bless Ladies!!

08-30-2008, 10:09 AM	#220
la.lady Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: May 2004 Location: North Lousiana Posts: 17,263 Gallery: la.lady Stats: 187/176.8 / 160-5' 7" WOE: God's Help !/ CAD/ Loving the way I feel !!! Start Date: Dec.4, 2008/ I'm losing it, pounds that is !!!	Hurricane Ladies, we are getting ready for the Hurricane. The eye of the storm is supposed to be right over us. Please continue to pray that we will all be safe... I am still doing low carb and love it. I am down 5 lbs. now, and have lost my appetite and feel wonderful...

08-30-2008, 01:10 PM	#221
Pcola Girl Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pensacola, Florida Posts: 3,295 Gallery: Pcola Girl Stats: Start-325 Today-225 Goal 160 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Sarted Nov. 2000---Restarted New January 2008	Patty you buckle up for that hurricane. You get out of its way ok. I don't think we will get any of it here in Pensacola, Fla. Pensacola is right here near the Mobile,Alabama state line. I hate that its coming your way Patty but am glad its not coming our way. I have been praying fo everyone in New Orleans, i would hate to see the same thing happen as it did with Kitrina. I pray that God will protect the city and its people who live there. -------------------------------------------- Have you ever wondered why people seem to read the Bible a whole lot more as they get older, and then it dawned on me they were cramming for their finals.

08-30-2008, 02:05 PM	#222
la.lady Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: May 2004 Location: North Lousiana Posts: 17,263 Gallery: la.lady Stats: 187/176.8 / 160-5' 7" WOE: God's Help !/ CAD/ Loving the way I feel !!! Start Date: Dec.4, 2008/ I'm losing it, pounds that is !!!	Mary, We can't leave here. We have to sit it out. We have to much food in our freezer that would ruin, if we were not here. I believe that God will put his loving arms around us and give us security...

09-01-2008, 09:44 AM	#228
la.lady Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: May 2004 Location: North Lousiana Posts: 17,263 Gallery: la.lady Stats: 187/176.8 / 160-5' 7" WOE: God's Help !/ CAD/ Loving the way I feel !!! Start Date: Dec.4, 2008/ I'm losing it, pounds that is !!!	Tammy How blessed I feel this morning...Thank You for the word from God... I really have a peace about this and have not felt fear. Thank You God... The Hurricane is going to move through here sometime this afternoon. Rhonda, welcome and we are so glad that you are with us... It is going to be great getting to know you...

09-01-2008, 09:58 AM	#229
Star123 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: B.C., Canada Posts: 1,223 Gallery: Star123 Stats: 192/192/145 WOE: You on a diet; low carb ;) Start Date: restart Jan. 1, 2009	Morning Patty, you're blessed and God will keep you safe, 'cause you won't be touched, amen!!! I will keep praying for you and your DH's safety throughout the day and afternoon. God is with you!!! Have a great day!!! Luv, Tammy

09-01-2008, 10:18 AM	#230
la.lady Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: May 2004 Location: North Lousiana Posts: 17,263 Gallery: la.lady Stats: 187/176.8 / 160-5' 7" WOE: God's Help !/ CAD/ Loving the way I feel !!! Start Date: Dec.4, 2008/ I'm losing it, pounds that is !!!	I love you too Tammy, and thanks... I must go now, in case someone needs to call us...