Giving to the poor that stand at the street corners
Posted : 22 Oct, 2010 11:46 PM
I don't give cash. We don't have many people on the streets in our town, so it's not a hard decision to help - like when there are way too many to help.
Last time I saw a man on the corner, we were on the way to the store. On the way home, we stopped at a fast food place and gave the man a meal. Never saw him again.
"Keep on loving each other as brothers. Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it." Heb. 13:1-2
"The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.'" Matt. 25:40
Pixy asked a question. Then, she reworded her question. She found out that illegal child porn does not "pop up."
From since verifying that infomation, nothing positive or productive has come from this thread. All I read is a bunch of people taking pot shots at each other for not being the right kind of Christians and asserting that "my scripture is more important than your scripture."
This is not a thread about helping people who struggle and if at one point, it could have been, that opportunity is lost. The kind of behavior happening on this thead between fellow Christians is in direct contradiction of scripture!!! Don't any of you dare tell me that you have a right to confront a sinner! Confrontation of sin IN LOVE is for reconciliation and restoration. After you've removed the log from your eye and gotten permission from Jesus to cast the 1st stone, start a new thread. This one is over!!!
GUYS AND GALS..IS THERE EVER A LEGITIMATE REASON TO ...
Posted : 21 Oct, 2010 12:20 PM
I don't think a surprise is a secret. It is a surprise in waiting. The surprise does become known. Secrets do not. There should not be secrets between spouses.
Not every fact about ourselves that is unknown is a secret. There is no way we could, even if we "should" tell our spouse everything. I think that people who have the need to reveal details of their past, are showing insecurities - Will you still love me now?
Intentional deceit is the key. Somethings are better left unsaid.
OK. Thanks for clarifying the question. I don't view porn, so I can't be sure, but my ex viewed it. I found out because some, I think their called computer cookies, randomly saved photos. He was "into" minors, so I would have expected to find juvenile photos in the group if they were available.
Again, child porn is illegal. I think you have to go looking for it. Pop ups would get a lot of distributors arrested.
I do hope you find someone who can give you better insight. You might even inform the "friend" that pop up or not, his viewing the porn is illegal. Especially if he downloaded it.
Do you realize that not many men are going to want to admit that they look for porn? Their chances of getting a date next weekend would definately be reduced.
Some may admit that they look at porn, but adult porn is legal and child porn is illegal. Admitting to viewing child porn on a public forum could get them arrested.
Didn't know if you realized the consequences of answering your question.
After reading "The Facts On Halloween" by John Ankerberg, I chose not to work for churches that celebrate Halloween. It is not because of it's pagan origins (Christ can redeem anything), but because of it currently being a High Festival for Satanists.
Some people think it is harmless, but my personal conviction is that anything that glorifies evil is too be avoided. 1 Thess. 5:22 tells us to shun even the appearance of evil.
Some people don't believe in ghosts. I do. I believe they are the demon spirits cast to earth with Satan. Eph. 6:12 says, "For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of the dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms." These powers are not greater than God's but neither are they harmless. Eph. 4:27 says, "Do not give the devil a foothold." IMO Halloween is not a game. To me, it's like playing Chicken with the devil.
Eph. 5:1 says, "Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love." How can we imitate God, vampires, mummies, and witches at the same time? In order to love the light (Jesus) we must hate the darkness. We cannot love both or love God and laugh at darkness.
In college, I did a work study at a pre-school. While I was there, Halloween was celebrated. The children attended their party in scary and some bloody costumes. They would hide behide desks and jump out at the teacher. She would jump, with enthusiasm and tell them how cut they were. In my weekly report to my professor, I mentioned concern about what the children were being taught by celebrating this type of image and behavior. Why were children not only allowed but encourage to dress in costumes that are not G or PG rated. There undeniably would be psychological effects. Why were we teaching children that scaring others is a good and cute thing. 1 John 4:16, 18 says, "God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him. There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear,"
I agree that kids love to wear costumes. Through our Wed. night program, we try to give the kids a chance to dress up to different themes once a month. They don't feel they are missing out when we don't celebrate Halloween.
A church I worked in a few years back started using a program called "Light The Night." It is a witnessing opportunity from individual's homes. Small groups would get together at 1 house on Halloween. Pre-teens and teens are encouraged to help at one of these community homes. All the lights on the front side of the house were turned on, as well as, the porch, garage, lamp post, etc. Luminaries would line the drive. It was all WHITE light. We give out tracts, serve cocoa and cookies, hand out safety sticks (glow in the dark), and pray with the children. One year, I had over 100 kids in my neighborhood. Kids remembered and wanted to return. Parent's liked that we were "safe." On cold nights, everyone wanted the cocoa, quickly. And, we got the Word of God into non-believing households.
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Who knows? Maybe my dad will start a foundation for skin cancer. He says he's now the poster boy.
I don't think it is unusual for people who have been through a significant trauma to trumpet a cause ie: Reeves Foundation, Amber Alert law, etc.
P.S. Speaking of my dad. We found out from the surgeon that they are seeing more and more of the morphed basal cell skin cancer in farmers and "outdoor occupations" in the 70-80 again range - back before tractor cabs and sunscreen warnings. He also said that there is an increase in the late 20s to 30s because of tanning beds. WARNING!!! Those artificial lights ARE just as dangerous as natural sunlight.
I would like to know if I am the only guy who thinks like this :
Posted : 19 Oct, 2010 04:44 PM
We need to be there for each other, support each other, and be a team. But, we need to remember that our dependance is on God and He is the only one that is 100% reliable. Everything I have and everything I am is due to God. He can use other's to channel His provision, but He is still my provider.
Sometimes, women let husbands take the place of God in their lives. It's easier than working on 2 relationships.
Anytime we say we are independent, we need to ask ourselves what we are saying!
