Posted on 05/25/2005 8:00:06 PM PDT by Soaring Feather
New thread ping!
Morning, bent!
This is a nice story, but it says nothing about the life-saving spiritual help the Bible was designed to give. In Ezekiel 33, we read that the ancient Israelites used the words of the prophets to make them feel good but not to change their lives. They misused God's promises to Abraham to support their own claim to the land (v.24). They found pleasure in listening to the words of the prophet (v.30), yet the Lord said to Ezekiel, "They hear your words, but they do not do them" (v.31). The result? They came under divine judgment. Then as now, God's Word is not to be cherished as a good-luck charm or to soothe the mind by bringing temporary relief from anxiety. It was given to be obeyed so that its help would not be only for this life—but forever. —Mart De Haan
A light to my path alway, To guide and to save me from sin And show me the heavenly way. —Sellers © Renewal 1936, Broadman Press We don't really know the Bible until we obey the Bible.
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Where are you Tom??
"The Stars and Stripes Forever"
...not first, I take it???
Good morning, Mayor.
Thank You for today's message.
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Flying in on Eagles wings to thank you for Serving and Keeping us Free!!!
I pledge allegiance to the Flag
of the United States of America,
and to the Republic, for which it stands;
one nation UNDER GOD,
indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all.
Prayers going up.
Hidee Ho all.
Good morning, HopeandGlory!
Thank you for today's Pledge.
Please thank your son for his service.
Great graphic, loaded with symbols!
Prayers up, HopeandGlory!
Howdy, SandRat!!
Backyard cookout means BBQ and all the trimmin :)
WOOHOO!!! Awesome thread Queenie!
(((hugs))) Thanks, unc, for your constant and loyal support of the troops who give their all to keep us safe here in America! You're a great American!
It's SO nice to have you back!! :o)
Hiya Ms. Feather! WOO HOO, backyard cookout time!
Burgers for all!
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Cold terror gripped the heart of a soldier as mortar rounds whistled overhead, rifles cracked, and the enemy closed in. Suddenly he felt ripping pains as a bullet tore into his chest and arm. Yet it wasn't the end for this soldier. According to an article in The New York Times, the bullet was slowed by a New Testament he was carrying in his shirt pocket. Years later, the young man still treasured the blood-stained book with the ragged hole through the middle. He believes it saved his life.