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Sin covered by the blood?
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I have heard the phrase, "Our sin is covered by the blood of Jesus and God no longer sees it." I have been searching for Scriptural backup up for this. Does anyone know a specific reference for it…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by jairus Jun 11, 2011.
monergism
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Let me preface my remarks by saying how frustrated I am that many times my comments are construed as mean, condemning or argumentative. I am unsure as to how to relate tone in this medium. Please…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jim Grubb Aug 5, 2010.
God and Change
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Is there a difference between God being unchanging and God changing His mind? Did God change the way He operates between the so called Old and New Testaments? Does God ever change His mind? Give me…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Frank Jan 17, 2010.
Teenager with multiple illnesses
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Mike, the 16 year old son of my friend who was the best man at our wedding, was born with cystic fibrosis. In August he was diagnosed with leukemia. The doctors at Children's Hospital in Aurora, CO…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Micheal Ellis Childress Nov 14, 2009.
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Micheal Ellis Childress commented on Nickolas Hiemstra's blog post It Can Be Done"Timely for me as I battle a 40 year old stronghold in my life.
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Micheal Ellis Childress posted a status"Does anyone have contacts in or around Punta Gorda, Belize? A man from our fellowship is headed down there to serve for a while."
Micheal Ellis Childress replied to Frank's discussion A new start for the New Testament?"It is nice to see that ther are some that see the Kingdom message in the Spiritual light and understand that God has not changed the way He operates just the means through which He does. In case that does not make sense, He has always wanted a…"
Micheal Ellis Childress replied to Salvatore Vavalle's discussion The "rules" of religiosity.."We meet in a long narrow room that has 6' plastic folding tables arranged along the sides. People bring snacks and get coffee and wander in and out to use the restroom or check on kids. They can bring notebooks and spread out Bibles…"
Micheal Ellis Childress replied to Frank's discussion A new start for the New Testament?"You are correct about the time issue. As humans we have trouble wrapping our heads around eternity and tend to try to explain it as a really long period of time when in reality eternity is the absence of time. We get a glimpse of this in this…"
Micheal Ellis Childress replied to Frank's discussion A new start for the New Testament?"And Abraham was given a covenant that was not to be nullified by a law given 450 years later (Galatians 3:16-18). What if the New Covenant (Testament) really began in Genesis?
Peace from the NN's of the Earth,
Mike"
Micheal Ellis Childress replied to Salvatore Vavalle's discussion The "rules" of religiosity.."I do most of the speaking/teaching during our meetings but, I constantly encourage others to ask questions and offer input. We have a pretty relaxed settingand quite often digress from the original intent to discuss something that comes up in…"
Micheal Ellis Childress replied to Salvatore Vavalle's discussion The "rules" of religiosity.."Leading is the opposite of driving. I am constantly admonishing our fellowship that it is their duty and responsibility to check everything I say against Scripture and with the Holy Spirit through prayer and to call me on it if they have a…"
Micheal Ellis Childress replied to Mindy Wood's discussion Oh look! It's a...a demon. Great."Amen, Frank!
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Micheal Ellis Childress replied to Miguel's discussion Obey your “Pastors,” and submit to their authority… Wait a minute? Where’s that in the Bible?"We meet at a building that we rent (I can go into those reasons another time if you are interested). People start showing up around 9:45 and some come as late as 11:00. We usually have coffee made and water for tea and someone usually…"
Micheal Ellis Childress replied to Miguel's discussion Obey your “Pastors,” and submit to their authority… Wait a minute? Where’s that in the Bible?"Great discussion and great points. As a pastor (I have been derided on this site for that term before) I see the need for leadership for a couple of reasons. First, I believe that leaders should be just that; leaders and not…"
Micheal Ellis Childress commented on Bonnie Jaeckle's blog post COUNT IT ALL JOY!"Great posts. I have long been trying to reveal that a relationship with God is an ongoing journey toward righteousness and not a magic wand that releases us from trials."
Micheal Ellis Childress replied to Ryan Spear's discussion Sabbath 7th vs 1st day"I would agree with Jim and expand a little. What if we are to rest (take our Sabbath) in Jesus always? Today is the day of salvation. Is Paul talking about a particular day or every day? If Jesus is our salvation, shouldn't…"
Micheal Ellis Childress posted a status"Please pray fo rmy step father. They found some spots in his colon, on his lung and hip. He goes to the oncologist on July 5th."
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Frustrated!
My wife lost her brother to Alzheimer's a few weeks ago. One of her sisters-in-law and one of her brothers-in-law seem to be losing their battles with cancer. My brother may lose his house. A man in our fellowship is suffering from seizures and facing brain surgery to remove damaged parts of his brain. I had a long talk today with a man I used to consider a best friend. We tried to discuss why that has slipped away and I am not sure how that went. The 17 year old son of the Best Man at our…
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- At 10:58pm on September 30, 2009,
Jim London said…
- Hi, Micheal. I just read your comment to Matthew Ross, (a fellow Canadian!), and this statement caught my attention: "We are a group of people trying to love God, love each other and love our community." It echoes our group's "constitution"! Here it is, in its entirety;
Being Followers of Jesus(Diana Drive and Beyond)
Launching a direction (while expecting to hear the GPS voice say “Recalculating”!):
Vital features:
Loving God with heart, soul, mind, strength:
learning of Him: scripture, stories, teaching, experience, fellow followers, etc
seeking Him: wanting Him and His friendship/ fellowship more than His gifts, cultivating worship lifestyle
listening to Him: cultivating attentiveness to His voice, His acts
obeying Him: submission to kingdom principles and His specific directives/ interventions
Loving neighbours:
prayer: intercession, blessing, gratitude
attentiveness: observing relational responsiveness, interests, needs, promptings, etc
engagement: being accessible, opening doors, supporting
flexibility/ creativity: open to diversity of “format”, adjusting to context
inclusiveness: invitational, making space for whoever
Growing:
individually
as households (with spouses, families)
with group
-diversity that accommodates
e.g. flexible partnerships (Bible read-and-reflect? prayer?), adult group, meals, family spiritual times / social get-togethers, community social activities, etc
- one anothers
- each ones
- connections with larger Body of Christ
compassionate expressions/ undertakings
- At 11:44am on October 2, 2009,
Dena Brehm said… - Thanks for the back-up encouragement, Michael. It's alway nice to connect with another, while in this amazing journey...!
Are you near Colorado Springs? Some dear friends are out that way ... you familiar with (or heard of) either Tim King, or Kevin Beck, of Presence International...? Wondermous folks to know. Talk about folks seeing beyond appearances...!
Anywho, just wanted to connect ... share a moment. May this day unfold in wonderment for you and yours!
Shalom, Dena
- At 5:30pm on October 2, 2009, Dena Brehm said…
- There's much to discover and experience here ...
I lived in Leavenworth Kansas, and we took a bus to CO Springs for skiing ... so where you are has more in common with the geography of Kansas, than the mountains. I have great memories of that time I lived there!
- At 12:01pm on October 3, 2009, Dena Brehm said…
- It sounds idyllic, Michael...! Are you a native, or did you relocate?
I'm familiar with Bend ... though I'm in the Willamette Valley ... I was born in this area, when Dad was in law school ... then we moved all over the planet with the military ... most frequently in the Washington, DC area, where I married, and lived for 21 years ... we moved to Dallas, OR four years ago ... which is on the verge of birthing new life (having been pregnant 11 times, I recognize pregnancy, LOL!). Talking spiritual-beyond-religious life here ... the Abundant Life that religion tries all too hard to manufacture.
Isn't this planet just a gorgeous and awesome creation?!? Loving seeing it all through new eyes, that let me enjoy it!
Shalom, Dena
- At 7:44pm on October 3, 2009, Micheal Ellis Childress said…
- My wife, Carol is a Colorado native. I was born inKentucky but have lived here most of my life. We both spent our early lives in Grand Junction (two hours north of here) and have been here, mostly, since 1995. Carol has a lot of relatives in Oregon but we have never been there together.
Huge east to west move there. WOW! 11 times!! I too am looking forward to a spirtual rebirth in our area; although, it seems we are still in the conception stage.
This planet is and amazing place and sometimes pretty wild. A few weeks ago we had five buck deer right outside Carol's office window. One was so close I could have touched it had the window been open (realizing that would have been a bad idea). We lost a cat to a mountain lion about a week ago and they had to shoot a bear in town a few days ago.
By the way, I just heard from a friend visiting Charlotte, NC this weekend. Is there a way to find out about a meeting or worship event happening there tomorrow?
In Christ,
Mike
- At 11:27pm on October 3, 2009, Dena Brehm said…
- I guess I'd just post a thread about looking for one ... or you could check with "Groups" to see if there are any here on Simple Church from North Carolina.
Look through these: http://www.simplechurch.com/groups
- At 7:36pm on October 16, 2009,
jeromy and Marcelia said… - Welcome to the family ! I hope and pray that you make strong lasting meaningful connections !!!
With faith hope and love, jeromy and marcelia
- At 3:43am on November 8, 2009,
Robert Loutzenhiser said… - That is River, our 7 month old malamute. yes 7 months. 90lbs
- At 6:15pm on December 12, 2009,
Daniel Kienitz said… - Well, "active" may be an overstatement as I seem to be turning into a vegetable with all my studying for finals.
- At 10:25pm on December 17, 2009,
jack l. zuraff said… - hopefully within the next few months
and iam looking at several areas that interest me.i.e. flagler,greeley,ft.morgan etc.
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