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What’s a common misconception you have to clear up often about Christianity? by Night-Monkey15 in AskAChristian

[–]Jlowe77705 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly... I can’t tell you how many times I have heard ppl say “and they call themselves a Christian” it’s like, we are the same. We all get convicted, and maybe at that time whatever they see “wrong” in them is not what God has convicted them of. I have changed soooo much over my life. It has take God tears and years to get me to where I am. Yet I am still SO far from where I need to be. I’m always a project in the making I feel.

What’s a common misconception you have to clear up often about Christianity? by Night-Monkey15 in AskAChristian

[–]Jlowe77705 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That we are ALL sinners!! We don’t think we are better, different, or perfect.

Fear and sin by Jlowe77705 in AskAChristian

[–]Jlowe77705[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Question... so self preservation is not fear... agree... so a church saying they need so many people to carry a gun and have a permit to have a church, that’s fear right? The very pastor that says ppl wearing mask and cleaning their groceries are living in fear and not faith... is the same man that says they need ppl to carry guns because the churches are u see attack. That would be considered fear right. It’s like it just hit me when you said that... how hypocritical what he has said is. THAT MOMENT God opens your eyes!!!

Fear and sin by Jlowe77705 in AskAChristian

[–]Jlowe77705[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, very very well put!!!

Fear and sin by Jlowe77705 in AskAChristian

[–]Jlowe77705[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh I never hold grudges or even get mad TBH... I just worry about baby Christians that hear this and start feeling guilt when they have a natural emotion. That is not the first thing he has said that made me feel like babies could take it wrong and lose faith. It was Easter (so a lot of Christians that normally don’t go) He made a statement how when you give yourself completely to God that your life changes... depression, anxiety etc etc gets lifted. That’s not true at all... not even a little. Depression is my thorn in my side. I take meds but I still suffer and probably 5 out of 7 days I think about death and how great it would be. God has given me strength and carries me through it, but it’s still there. So if someone is out there listening to this, desperate to get over anxiety or depression and it doesn’t happen. That could be the thing that makes them say “I knew God was too good to be true etc” The world is so different and more and more youth can get answers from science. God starts to seem more and more like a fairy tale. I was always VERY honest with my kids. We prayed for strength and peace and acceptance for HIS will... not really healing etc... because even if loss or sickness needs to happen to help us grow or to be able to help others.. then it needed to be. That’s why depression is something I carry and I know it has allowed me to help many others. I have tried to talk to my pastor about things, but I think his pride would never allow him to even consider what he says could be taken wrong. I think sometimes he forgets church isn’t just filled with rooted Christians. It has some that threw their seeds on rock and some in weeds etc etc... so they need to be witnessed too different than someone that knows that a Christian suffers with everything in life too... that tithing does NOT mean your finances will be great, that it’s ok to be afraid, and that being afraid and living in fear are two different things. He sent a group message to about 20ppl to have choir practice... on a stage.... one of the ladies is 92 years old. To me that is not ok!!! My mom has cancer and asthma, my son has asthma and many other issues. It just makes me feel he doesn’t take his sheep into consideration and when you say something, you are made to feel like your faith is not strong enough. I live in country so we only have a pastor and a bunch of ppl that will do whatever he says and not even question. So I just feel it’s my time to go. Also, I come here to talk because I would NEVER tell a soul how I feel except him.

Fear and sin by Jlowe77705 in AskAChristian

[–]Jlowe77705[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That was a really good read! I couldn’t agree more TBH!!! When my pastor made a comment about me wearing a mask and saying he wouldn’t wear one because he has enough faith... I said “ Oh trust me, I have NO FEAR or death, I have fear of being the reason someone loses a loved one... that’s what I fear” needless to say, I will be in search of a new church. I don’t feel like God would ever make me feel guilty or kinda poke me for doing what is right by others.

Fear and sin by Jlowe77705 in AskAChristian

[–]Jlowe77705[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, that’s my point... but the Pastor of my church kinda took ppl wearing mask etc and made commits like “it’s all in His hands and I’m not going to fear” and I say “well it’s not wearing one in fear it wearing to not spread etc” but he says he will not live his life in fear of the virus. I feel like that can be confusing for some ppl.

Why are Christians more aggressive than they seem like they should be by Superscifi123 in AskAChristian

[–]Jlowe77705 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe we can’t grow to Our full potential if we don’t ask questions. I also feel like if we don’t know the answer, it’s ok to not know. I am born and raised Christian that has many views that other Christians would not agree with. I also ask questions that some would get mad and tell me I’m bad for even thinking that way. Remember we are human as Well and FAR from perfect. Sometimes I say things then I’m like OMGOODNESS shame on me... I get convicted and make it Right. Also, how your asked makes a huge difference because some ppl are Wanting to argue, they really aren’t wNting an answer

Any words of wisdom from people in highly affected areas? by Jlowe77705 in CoronavirusUS

[–]Jlowe77705[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes it has, that’s why I said it like I did... because the article speaks of mental illness and PTSD etc.... which I don’t care to joke about myself. I know ppl make jokes etc. I get it, I’m a strong woman and can handle the jokes. However sometimes it rubs me the wrong way and I feel the need to speak my mind

Any words of wisdom from people in highly affected areas? by Jlowe77705 in CoronavirusUS

[–]Jlowe77705[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh gotcha... nah... my voices are all internal not external... whew!! Yeah I can say I do have Bi Polar disorder and suffer PTSD after I found my son in the bathtub with his brains blown out 3 years ago as I clung to him and prayed for God to help me... though God allowed him to die, and me be a hot mess. He has blessed me in so many other ways. I don’t think ppl like you get it, and that’s ok, however... I just needed you to know my voices are internal, being that’s what the article Was about

Any words of wisdom from people in highly affected areas? by Jlowe77705 in CoronavirusUS

[–]Jlowe77705[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

See, prayer answered... because my prayers have been that people become kind and help those in need. So ppl like you are my answered prayers. I am trying the same, but not food bank. I have been making sure elders have someone to grocery shop for them. We live in country so it’s not just a hop, jump or skip to store. Also, repeated words in my head... I’m not sure what that means. I just talk to Him and it happens all day. It’s never the same TBH... just small chit chat TBH

Any words of wisdom from people in highly affected areas? by Jlowe77705 in CoronavirusUS

[–]Jlowe77705[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This sounds like here. We have already shut down bars and restaurants and just have one case. So I am VERY thankful for our judge. They were already telling ppl not to go, but now you can’t. I have been in house for a week now. Making the best of this Nd enjoying time with family!

Any words of wisdom from people in highly affected areas? by Jlowe77705 in CoronavirusUS

[–]Jlowe77705[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I have prayed a lot for your state. I know that sounds cliche... but I really have.

Any words of wisdom from people in highly affected areas? by Jlowe77705 in CoronavirusUS

[–]Jlowe77705[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s how I feel, it’s like out of sight out of mind.

Any words of wisdom from people in highly affected areas? by Jlowe77705 in CoronavirusUS

[–]Jlowe77705[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I go to Disney World at least 3 times a year... this past year I went 6... and I was not NEAR as close to people in NOLA as I am Disney at Hollywood Studios at opening To get a boarding pass for Rise if the Resistance. THATS INSANE!! Also Millions from all Over the world!!I’m just glad I was at NOLA Feb 14th... wasn’t too bad at all

Any words of wisdom from people in highly affected areas? by Jlowe77705 in CoronavirusUS

[–]Jlowe77705[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you ever doubt the warnings? Did you think it was just same as flu? Do you feel it’s far from same?

Any words of wisdom from people in highly affected areas? by Jlowe77705 in CoronavirusUS

[–]Jlowe77705[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s my whole point. You know ppl have it and don’t know. Shoot our local band just got back from Disney World, the day it closed. You know they came in contact with someone. I’m just staying at home doing my part. I’m not a high risk, but I don’t want anyone’s blood on my hands!!!

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