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To: boatbums
I know. But our God is STILL an awesome God!

Just like your mail man, shoe shine boy, the last Christmas tree you decorated, or your newest computer?

31 posted on 03/08/2012 12:28:36 PM PST by John Leland 1789
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To: John Leland 1789; pastorbillrandles
Just like your mail man, shoe shine boy, the last Christmas tree you decorated, or your newest computer?

I've debated with myself for the last few days about whether or not your comment really wanted an answer or you were teasing me. Just in case you were serious, my answer is:

I am very particular about using the word "awesome" and it is not something I say casually about the mail man, shoeshine boy, last Christmas tree or newest computer. In fact, I pretty much reserve it for the one whom I also call Almighty God, Heavenly Father, Lord and Savior. Since you seem to insist the words "terrible"; "fearful" and "mighty" are preferable, may I ask if you ever use those words outside of reference to God? Is the weather ever "terrible"? Or your head cold? Or your last meal? Are you ever "fearful" for our country? Or of your next electric bill?

On the other hand, if you are just teasing, as I kinda suspect since we have usually agreed on other Religion Forum topics, tell me, do you truly dislike anyone using the word "awesome" about our Lord God when it IS a valid and Scriptural word use? I'd really like to know if your knickers are actually in a knot over this word. It won't stop me from using it, when relevant, of course, but I am curious about the reaction you had.

32 posted on 03/09/2012 9:34:09 PM PST by boatbums (Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us. Titus 3:5)
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