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Post by Citizen on Aug 9, 2003 23:29:42 GMT -5
I'm not kidding. Christian attacking Christian, finger-pointing, name-calling, blame game ... I don't always like the behavior of non-believers here, but it is to be expected. But Christians have no excuse. We have been given more ... more is expected of us. 1 Peter 3 8 To sum up, all of you be harmonious, sympathetic, brotherly, kindhearted, and humble in spirit; 9 not returning evil for evil or insult for insult, but giving a blessing instead; for you were called for the very purpose that you might inherit a blessing. 10 For, "THE ONE WHO DESIRES LIFE, TO LOVE AND SEE GOOD DAYS, MUST KEEP HIS TONGUE FROM EVIL AND HIS LIPS FROM SPEAKING DECEIT. 11 "HE MUST TURN AWAY FROM EVIL AND DO GOOD; HE MUST SEEK PEACE AND PURSUE IT. ...
... 15 but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence; 16 and keep a good conscience so that in the thing in which you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ will be put to shame. We are called to be better than this.
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Post by billbo1970 on Aug 9, 2003 23:35:37 GMT -5
Pray for me as well, I've been sorely tempted to resign as moderator. I didn't volunteer to receive the kind of abuse & attacks I've been receiving. I volunteered to offer my own time for the Lords work on this message board.
If I resign, it will be good for me, but bad for the MB. If I stay it will be good for the MB, but bad for me. It's a pickle alright. I want to moderate. I want to help maintain a Godly message board. At the moment, the forces of Satan are stronger than the forces of the Lord though.
Guarantee you, somebody will acuse me of calling them a Satanist or something because of that last comment... but any intelligent peson will see I didn't. Jesus said to Peter, 'Get thee behind me Satan' not because Peter was a follower of Satan, but because he was unknowingly doing Satan's work in that instance. Sad I feel the need to explain myself in advance, ain't it?
PIC, Bill [/color]
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Post by Citizen on Aug 9, 2003 23:48:07 GMT -5
Pray for me as well, I've been sorely tempted to resign as moderator. I didn't volunteer to receive the kind of abuse & attacks I've been receiving. I volunteered to offer my own time for the Lords work on this message board.
If I resign, it will be good for me, but bad for the MB. If I stay it will be good for the MB, but bad for me. It's a pickle alright. I want to moderate. I want to help maintain a Godly message board. At the moment, the forces of Satan are stronger than the forces of the Lord though.
Guarantee you, somebody will acuse me of calling them a Satanist or something because of that last comment... but any intelligent peson will see I didn't. Jesus said to Peter, 'Get thee behind me Satan' not because Peter was a follower of Satan, but because he was unknowingly doing Satan's work in that instance. Sad I feel the need to explain myself in advance, ain't it?
PIC, Bill [/color][/quote] I will certainly pray for you, Bill. It amazes me the attacks you moderators are under! And from fellow Christians, no less. I would hate to see you resign, but I will pray you are clearly convicted by the Spirit of what you should do. God bless you! ysiC, Lori
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Post by flukehouse on Aug 10, 2003 0:03:14 GMT -5
Praying for all moderators on this board and also I'm praying for all that post here on this messageboard. Gods Peace, you people, Gods Peace!!! Kelly
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Post by HITR on Aug 10, 2003 0:25:05 GMT -5
As a moderator myself, I want you to know that I very much covet all of your prayers....and a very sincere thank you for lifting up this messageboard and everyone on it...from members to administrator.
I do believe in the mighty power of prayer!
Love o' Christ to all, HITR
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Post by kenosis on Aug 10, 2003 2:55:36 GMT -5
I come to you Father God of all power and strength and might - great and mighty is this Lord our God that He could do these wonderful things through speaking things into existence ans yet he chose man - to further the Gospel. Christ was in the world reconciling the world unto himself and he left us the ministry of reconciliation. That is an awesomw responsibility...that our Father would trust us with such a task. He does not call the equipped - he equips the called. Knowing this Lord God that we need you more and more in our daily lives the routine of life. Not just the big things we can't handle but in all the little things of daily life we ask you to be a part of each and every area...in Jesus name. Lord if we can each have a touch of your refreshing Spirit - we could do great things. Allow us Lord as you draw us into a closer walk with you - then also use us to your glory and honor. Thank you for being our God we ask you to bless each one and this board but formost Lord , we hold up Snottitude before you as he has tremendoud responsibility and we ask that you bless him and give him good understanding. We love and prais you in Jesus name amen. [/size][/b]
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Post by hounddawg on Aug 10, 2003 8:18:39 GMT -5
Praying for ya!!!
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Post by RodP on Aug 10, 2003 12:34:12 GMT -5
Pray for me as well, I've been sorely tempted to resign as moderator. I didn't volunteer to receive the kind of abuse & attacks I've been receiving. I volunteered to offer my own time for the Lords work on this message board.
If I resign, it will be good for me, but bad for the MB. If I stay it will be good for the MB, but bad for me. It's a pickle alright. I want to moderate. I want to help maintain a Godly message board. At the moment, the forces of Satan are stronger than the forces of the Lord though.
Guarantee you, somebody will acuse me of calling them a Satanist or something because of that last comment... but any intelligent peson will see I didn't. Jesus said to Peter, 'Get thee behind me Satan' not because Peter was a follower of Satan, but because he was unknowingly doing Satan's work in that instance. Sad I feel the need to explain myself in advance, ain't it?
PIC, Bill [/color][/quote] Sorry to hear that Bill. I haven't read of what you're referring, but still Iwouldn't be surprised nontheless.
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Post by faith_renewed on Aug 10, 2003 18:24:53 GMT -5
I'm praying for this board and all of you who volunteered your time to moderate. I'm sorry so many of you are being treated the way you are.
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Post by outlawgirl3464 on Aug 11, 2003 0:20:46 GMT -5
Satan has definitely been busy here, that's for sure. And what's worst is that he's using Christians against Christians. It's just too sad!!!! Brothers and Sisters in Christ fighting and name calling. I really enjoyed this message board before all of this happened. I've "met" some very nice people here that I don't mind talking with. I especially like learning all that I can about my Savior with fellow Christians. I pray for the covering of the blood of the Lamb as protection to all Christians on this message board and to protect all from the wiles of Satan and his angels and his followers.
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Post by Heavensdaughter on Aug 11, 2003 0:25:07 GMT -5
Everyone's in my prayers...
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Post by pippin on Aug 11, 2003 12:22:09 GMT -5
Lifting you up Bilbo! You and others have handle situations in just Christian way.
In His Love ysic pippin
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Post by billbo1970 on Aug 11, 2003 12:25:48 GMT -5
Lifting you up Bilbo! You and others have handle situations in just Christian way.
In His Love ysic pippin Thanks Pip. Where ya been anyway??
PIC, Bill [/color]
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Post by pippin on Aug 11, 2003 15:59:35 GMT -5
On a break actually my schedule was hectic. In our part of Texas tubing down the Guadalupe River is a summer event for us.
So off we went with our friends and our 13 year old became an official River Rat. It was great time.
My Schedule for the concert Season picked up this month so I've worked alot. I was a rough month. We had rap shows and Lollapolza. Truly not a place for Christians but I do my best to tell people about the Lord.
But most are clueless. The season almost over Praise the Lord.
I'll be around soon.
In His Love ysic pippin
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