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Interesting to hear the different ways that y'all's families do things 😄
My family doesn’t have that many rules on clothing 😅 Shorts and dresses/skirts can’t be too short is the main thing. We don’t really wear makeup and we don’t have pierced ears but it’s not that we’re not allowed to, we just don’t 🤷♀️
Our standards are about the same as your family’s, Hannah, but we’re not aloud to wear any real tight cloths or pants with holes in them, our shirts have to be able to cover our stomach when we raise our arms, we can only have ear piercings, and we wear makeup, but nothing criazy it has to be natural looking.
my family wears all kinds of clothing and we do wear make up and jewelry
That's cool! We wear pants and skirts but no shorts that much. We do wear makeup and jewelry. That is just our standard though. I don't think you are wrong for your standard! I think your standard is really admirable!
That's not a weird question 😅 My family goes by the Bible's standard of dressing modestly with decency and propriety (1 Tim 2:10). We don't wear makeup or jewelry (1 Pt 3:3-4), and according to Deut 22:5, the women in our family wear skirts. What is your family's standard? 😄
Ok, so question for all of you....what is ur clothing standards? Just wondering...ik it''a a weird question lol
Alright, I re-hid a new verse and made the clue a little easier this time 😉
Lol, well, in my longer comments, there tend to be more words than emojis 😅 I practically never write a comment without using at least one emoji 😝
I don't feel like they are too long and they don't have too many emojis fs! You haven't seen too many emojis until you see when I text lol😂
😩 It seems that my comments are almost always waaaay too long and have waaaay too many emojis in them 🤦♂️😂
Another factor to take into consideration is that most of the folks that used to be on here joining in with the activities have gone inactive lately. If we don't have enough ppl participating, the activities don't exactly go as planned, if you know what I mean 😆
Also, about the Herald of Light activity, maybe for now I can try re-hiding it and making the clue a little bit easier. 😉 But as for changing the activity back to the old one (I'm assuming you're talking about the one with the coded verses), Vera and I will have to discuss doing that, or possibly a different one if we can come up with a good idea 😅
@Henry, there isn't really an objective answer to what is considered worldly sounding. However, I do have a few pointers. First, if a song is rock/rap, right there you know that it's worldly, bc that type of music originated with the devil. Second, once you've excluded rock/rap, then it's a matter of using discernment. If a Christian is Spirit-filled, it will make it easier for him to determine if a song or type of music is pleasing to the Lord or not. It's good to ask yourself, "is this music edifying me? building me up? allowing me to truly worship the Lord?" Bc not all contemporary music is wholesome. I certainly don't endorse any and all CCM. Now, I don't know what the music at your church is like, but a lot of contemporary music these days is made simply for the purpose of entertainment, and it's empty and lacks the anointing of the Lord upon it. That may explain why you find it hard to follow along and join in with the music played at your church. Practicing discernment can help you pick up on that kind of stuff. Now, since you listen to hymns a lot, which is certainly not a bad thing at all, then it may be a little bit of a change to hear more contemporary stuff, even if it's not worldly. Bc I know that there are a lot of CCM songs that I can definitely tell are anointed. And, if you're not completely sure at any point, it's always good to pray about it. 😉
@Kimberly, yes, 1 John and Revelation are probably two of my favorites 😄 I also really like Psalms
The current hint for Herald of Light is hard 😅 I was wondering if there are any plans to maybe restart the challenge of looking in the Bible?
Kimberly, I also remember reading about studies on music like that. 😂 Yeah, or the suspense music like in Jaws
so contemporary worship–at least many of the ones at my church I’ve listened to feels different (maybe bc of tempo, etc) than hymns, and I also have trouble following along. In my opinion I feel the joy of the Lord most with hymns—so much that I’m able to understand and commit to memory and heart considering that I’ve never was able to follow along, understand, or memorize any songs 😁
Ok thanks for your insight. What would be considered worldly sounding? Some popular worship songs have that sound of some modern secular music, but what makes the distinction considered worldly? I’m a bit used to hymns and old music now, so maybe that’s why I’m not sure what’s considered worldly sounding
I’ve also seen studies on the scientific effect of music. And felt it - how many times has the music of some corny cartoon given me goosebumps even if I don’t like the move! 🤦🏼♀️
Psalms and 1 John - two of my very favorite portions of the Word! Beautiful food for the soul 🍽.
Henry, yes! That must have been wonderful!
Kimberly, I'm working on memorizing a bunch of different things rn 😅 But I'm mainly focusing on Psalms, presently
Btw, imo, church worship services that seem more like a secular concert are probably not very pure and pleasing to God. There should be a clear distinction between a worldly concert and a Christian worship service. As it says in the Bible, "make a distinction between the holy and the profane," (Lev 10:10b)
Henry, yeah, I can imagine the change the Dr. Brown felt with the switch from rock music to non-rock. I haven't seen any studies done on how non-rock/rap contemporary music would compare to the rock/rap in terms of mental effects, (It would be interesting to research), but I imagine that the difference would be very significant. Good Christian music that is not worldly sounding and that also has good lyrics should definitely have a positive effect on the mind.
like those churches that seem to have concerts
Just curious, Roger, does how does the effects of contemporary worship music with drums, electric guitars, etc differ from the effects of Christian rock and rap?
Yeah, at first I was listening to some calming piano as white noise to study
Since I recently heard his testimony, I’d like to share that Dr. Brown can attest to the power of live rock music with all its energy combined with drugs, but he felt something incomparable when he first listened to hymns sung at a church–the joy of the Lord. I agree with him too
There was once a study done on mice going through a maze with music playing. They played two different kinds of music for two different groups of mice. The study says: "The mice that navigated the maze with Mozart knocked 8 1/2 minutes off their time. But the group listening to hard rock bumped through the maze, dazed and confused, taking an average of 30 minutes, tripling the amount of time it previously took to complete the maze." Now I'm not saying that we're just supposed to listen to Mozart, or classical music all the time 😂 But imagine what it would have been like for the mice if they were listening to good, Christian music that was not worldly sounding. Now take that and apply it to a person in the walk of life...
"Rock music and subliminal music is meant to operate on stimuli that exist below the threshold of the conscious mind. Its goal is to awaken the energy center (in the brain) and to expand mental awareness. Scientific instruments have proved it reaches its goal. Music is more powerful than drugs."--Gene Moody. "I say its hold is stronger than drugs, alcohol, or tobacco. It is the biggest mass addiction in the world's history. Rock music, as used and performed in Christian circles, is of the same satanic seed as that which is called punk, heavy metal, and is performed in devilish rock concerts worldwide."--David Wilkerson (btw, I believe that statement he made goes for rap music as well)
Just thought it was interesting how you mentioned that the Christian rock and rap has the potential to pull your brother back into the world. Most ppl don't realize it, but rock and rap music (even Christian stuff) has a negative subliminal effect on the mind, and that has even been illustrated scientifically. When considering music, it's not simply about the lyrics--the sound of it matters very much, as well.
That is very sad and shocking what happened to those ppl you know who got the jab! 😱😕 It just further illustrates the dangers of it.
@Kimberly, glad you found some time to come on here 😉 Quite a coincidence: I'm also currently working on memorizing parts of 1 John 😃
PS - Jesus is the Word (John 1:14) so look for friends who believe in Jesus for everything WILL go to the Bible for everything 📖
What an amazing group to be a part of! You all are such a blessing in my life! What verses is everyone working on? (I’m still on 1 John and Psalm 56:3-4
PS - by “weird” I mean different that everyone I had ever known in the way they thought and spoke and lived - I am honored to be a part of them and don’t find them weird now 😊 … and after 25 years of believing - I’m sure I come across just as “weird” to new believers 🤪
*typo - “did not believe” is what I meant. Anyhow, I remember walking into conversations like this and thinking how weird Christians were and did I really want to be a part of that?! … the more you study the Bible = the more you know Jesus = the more you will understand His followers. I’m going to be praying for the Father to send you some of His servants to help lead you in your walk with Him. I am SURE that there will be false friends who come - you’ll know the good ones if they believe in Jesus for everything (that’s part of 1 John 4:2)
What had been said is OUTSTANDING - praying and seeking the Lord’s will is important for music, vaccines - everything. Also as new believers - all of this can seem overwhelming - my parents both came from families who didn’t not believe in Jesus for eternal life (thus the life problems of my siblings and I)
As far as vaccines, we also are not getting them - logic cautions me because they’re so NEW and al the other vaccines have been used for YEARS before I consider them. I’m not risking my babies or their parents on something that is unknown when COVID only has a 1% death rate (it has killed NO one I know - though I know it CAN and does kill - it did make 2 of my loved ones quite ill but they’re fine now) BUT on the other side - one of my best friends had two nieces die the day they got booster shots and my aunt was had both legs stop working for almost a month after getting it.
1 Corinthians 9 tells believers not to do anything that might point another believer to sin - but other than that it’s all about what points your own spirit to Christ - jut like everyone else has said
As far as music - there are so many different answers - Christian Rap is something I appreciate - it (along with Christian Rock) pointed my sister to Jesus when she would listen to nothing but rock and rap BUT now that we’ve both grown our spirits by studying the Word, we’ve moved away from it - my brother is getting out of addiction so we can NOT listen to it around him for fear that it might pull him back to regular rap/rock and his old friends that go with it
Congrats Axton and Ally!! Babies are SUCH a blessing AND a great way for the Heavenly Father to help us grow spiritually.
Wow! Things got busy here for a couple weeks and I had time for verses but not chat time 😢 But it is good to be back and BUDDY did I miss a lot!!
Thanks so much Hannah! I just listened to those songs and loving them!
@Axton, you're welcome! 😀 I pray that you'll make the right decisions 😉
I do recommend not taking the vax but yeah pray abt it! Also some christian artists to listen to that aren't rappers if you want to change it up: Micah Tyler, Chris Tomlin, Jeremy Camp, Mercy Me, Shane and Shane...all of those people really are encouraging in ur walk with God. And for Ally she can listen to those too but, here are some more I recommend she listen to because I assume she is looking for christian music too: Hope Darst, Riley Clemmons, Holly Starr, Hannah Kerr..I have more if you want me to send them. Hope this helps!
Hey everyone! Thanks so much for the input! I will check out all of those links for sure, and also the songs. I know for sure that Ally will not be taking and vaccines no matter what because we don't want increase the risk of losing our baby. I will pray about taking it myself tho and I will take into consideration everything you al said.
Btw, I forgot to say, @Axton, that a few of my favorite music artists are Hallal Music, Keith Green, and Steve Green. Also, the Maranatha Singers is another good one 😊
Yeah, I can agree with you, Charis, that secular music should definitely be avoided. However, my opinion still differs on the Christian rap and rock thing, but just be led by the Holy Spirit, @Axton 😉
@Axton, On the music thing: If the music you’re listening to isn’t God glorifying and isn’t helping you glorify God, don’t listen to it. That’s the main thing. Now, you said you listened to people like Drake and NF so I’m assuming a lot of rap? I can tell you right off to stay away from secular rap bc it’s trash and won’t help you in your relationship with God at all. I personally love Christian rap though. NF, Bizzle, and Beautiful Eulogy are three very good, solid Christian rappers whose music has blessed me and helped me grow in the Lord (although a LOT of Christian rap isn’t God glorifying so be careful). If you feel led to stop listening to rap in general? Stop! Some people feel led to listen to only hymns and classical and some people feel led to cut out certain types of music and that’s totally fine and you should do what the Lord is telling you to do. Anyways I’m gonna end there, if you have questions please ask them. If you want any music playlists on Spotify I can get you some xD Be it really good worship music or really good Christian rap for you to prayerfully consider I’m happy to help :)
Axton, as Roger said, those comments he posted are from he and I, so obviously, I agree with him and Rylanie 😉
Axton, welcome back! Ally, welcome! I'm glad you could join us 🤗 Congratulations to you both on your marriage and pregnancy!! I'm happy to hear that you are striving to please God and do His will in everything 😄
Btw, Rylanie, I'm not sure if you were asking me as well about the Sabbath and Passover, but my family doesn't celebrate any of the Jewish holidays or feasts, as we don't believe that those are still to be observed by believers under the new covenant. However, we do believe that keeping the Sabbath is still for believers today, so we do celebrate the Sabbath/Lord's Day on Sundays 😄
Now, about the vaccine, I honestly plead with you not to take it. That may sound quite strong, but from all the things I've learned about the jab, it is basically a poisonous injection that should be avoided at all costs. This jab has killed many ppl already and has permanently ruined other ppl's lives. While I'm not necessarily saying that it is a sin to take it, I don't think God would lead anyone to get it. Please, as Rylanie said, diligently pray about this, bc I'm sure that God will direct you to steer clear of it. The vaccine contains many harmful substances that I don't believe God wants us to be putting into our bodies (1 Cor. 6:19-20) Btw, one of the many things that the jab has been causing a lot of is miscarriages, even in unvaxxed women who have been around vaxxed individuals. Considering that you and Ally are expecting a child, it would be especially risky to take the experimental shot. Here is an article, that you might find helpful, about what the Bible says about vaccines: https://tinyurl.com/2p897wh9. You also might want to go check out some of the info that I've posted about the jab on the group "Is the vaccine safe?". Sorry for the long comments, but I really want to help steer you in a good direction 😊
@Axton, in answer to your questions (and I'm speaking for both myself and Vera): first, about the music, I definitely agree with Rylanie that you should always practice discernment in every situation, even when choosing what music you listen to. Also, it's important to realize that not all "Christian" music is pleasing to the Lord. It can contain mixture and worldliness. For example, I would strongly recommend staying away from any rock or rap music, even if it's "Christian." You might be interested in this article about that: https://tinyurl.com/29s567wf
Welcome, Ally! Congratulations to you and Axton! I'm very happy for you both, and I hope that you have a safe pregnancy and delivery. 😁
Covid is the same issue. Some Christians will take it and others Christians won't. Pray, ask, and research about the vaccine. Use discernment. It's not a sin to take it or not take it.
Here is the central issue. Have integrity. If you discern that the vaccine is harmful, then it is a sin to succumb to pressure, I think. Though that is contextual too because it is hard to pick between a job or a jab. Even so, make sure your trust in God is before jobs and jabs. That's when the verse comes to play: Proverbs 3:6- In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight.
If you discern it is helpful to take, it's a sin to force others too when they believe it is harmful to their bodies.
That's what I would say. Sorry if it doesn't help.
I am not taking the vaccine. I can give you the reasons why if you like. I just want to emphasize that it's not a sin to take it or not too. It's about discerning and researching what you put in your body.
Unfortunately, Axton. Christianity is not just a set of rules. It's a relationship. So there isn't an easy answer. You will have to use discernment and that might take time. Firstly, you should ask and pray to God. The Holy Spirit will convict you or lead you.
Secondly, thanks for coming to us. Asking fellow believers is a great step. I would reccomend reading Matthew 6:22-23. It means that we are responsible for what we consume especially because music, art, and stories affect us more profoundly then we think. They shape the soul. Think about how kids so greatly imitate what they watch and even how they speak by what they consume. So, when listening to music think- does this glorify God? Does this song really speak truth? Is what this song saying truly what I want to think or become?
Welcome back, Axton!!! Nice to meet you, Ally!!! Welcome! I hope you enjoy your stay! Congratulations on the baby and the wedding! 🎊 God bless your growing family. 💕 I'm sincerely happy to hear how you have taken such great steps.
I hope work lightens up for you, Axton. Sorry to hear that it has been hectic.
I love the Piano Guys version!! It's on my playlist for sure. They do amazing stuff. 😆
Hallelujah is gorgeous! We sing that one a lot in my Spanish service.
I will definetly have to check the article when I'm back from my trip.
Silent Night is stunning. Definetly a great one.That was the song in my advent devotional today. 😆
Now, I respect that you all felt led to stop celebrating Christmas and celebrated the Passover and Sabbath. I would love to learn more about the festivals of the Old Testament and the New Testament. I know a bit, but not enough. I would like to hear how you celebrate if y'all don't mind sharing. 🙂 It's one thing to search for trivia, but it's another thing to hear when people give a personal account.
Hearing your explanation, that makes sense. I have heard of the origin. The original festival was called Saturnalia.Our gift giving, card making, and other traditions come from the holiday. They also would mix up the order or things by having servants be served by their masters.
A lot of things have pagan roots that we don't realize. Even the days of the week and months of the calander. Saturday is for Saturn for example. Each is based on a pagan god.
I don't mind celebrating Christmas though because I like how the church at that time period met the culture and used what they already had to lead them to Christ. Just like Paul when he used the statue of the unknown God. It reminds me of how Patrick reached the Irish. It shows they did a good job transfering the celebration to a better, true, and more profound meaning when nobody really knows the pagan roots anymore. 😂
Though with all the commercializing, we might have done a bad job keeping it. 😅
Vera, O Holy Night is a beautiful one! I love that one too. Well, Christmas hymns and reading the story of Jesus' birth is enough celebration for me haha! Thanks for answering even if you don't celebrate. I'll keep that in mind for the future!
Oh and I think Axton forget to mention that we are expecting a baby!
Hey guys, I'm Ally! Axton's wife! He has been really trying to get me on here so here I am lol! I am tired of living a shit show and I really want to be all that God wants me to be!
And thanks guys for the welcome! Also, my gf is considering joining this app
Hey Everyone! Sorry I haven't been on for a while! Work has been really crazy. So, I do have some questions and I have been trying to figure this out from looking it up and stuff but everything was so contradictory... so I just decided I would come on here. Here are my questions: First off, what am I supposed to listen to for music as a christian? Before I got saved I was listening to Drake and NF and stuff so now I am not listening to really anything and I'm just wondering what's best to listen to. Also, my work is giving out free COVID vaccines this Tuesday and I was wondering if as a Christian is it right to take it? I have seen from several sources that it is ok but then others that it's not, so I'm a bit confused. On another note....my gf and I got married!! We decided that it wasn't right to be living together unmarried and we know that God put us together and we are meant for each other!
Same here, we only join the Christmas celebration because of friends and Christians. Most our family observe the Passover and Sabbath as described in the bible :-)
@Rylanie, We used to sing O Come Emmanuel for caroling. It’s a song of hope and His promises that He would come and tabernacled among us. I like Silent Night as my favorite and many others too. 😃
@Lizette, yeah, if you're interested in learning more (that sounds too much like a commercial, lol) feel free to check out this article my dad wrote a while back about why we no longer celebrate Christmas: https://tinyurl.com/mrf5zt38
@Haley, I love the Hallelujah Chorus, too! 😄
Ah, yes I’ve heard about the pagan holiday stuff, but I never really looked into it
My favorite Christmas Song is Hallelujah.
@Rylanie, I really like O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, especially this instrumental version by The Piano Guys: https://tinyurl.com/2p8wmwfh
Yeah, I don't think Micah celebrates Christmas either 😏 probably for the same reason 😅 But, yeah, I actually don't even mind not celebrating Christmas and not getting Christmas gifts and stuff...
Sure, I don't mind 😁 (As you might guess, I've had to answer this question B4 😅). So, to put it simply, about 10 ? years ago, we found out that Christmas is basically just a pagan holiday that was "Christianized". Honestly, Jesus was not born in December, but rather sometime in September or October. It appears the Roman Catholics chose December to fit the holiday into the time-frame of another festival that was celebrated by the pagans. They did this with many of the pagan deities and festivals, replacing them with Christian themes and names. All of the customs of Christmas pre-date Jesus' birth. Besides, nowhere in the Bible are we told to observe this holiday, nor do we see the apostles doing it. However, we do not have a problem if other believers want to celebrate Christmas, if they feel led to do so. 😄
May I ask why you don’t celebrate Christmas? I’m just curious, cause I’ve never heard of any Christian not celebrating Christmas lol
my dad’s favourite song is also o come Emmanuel but mine is jingle bells 🔔
I like "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel", as well, along with "O Holy Night". Even tho my family and I usually sing Christmas hymns and read the story of Jesus' birth around Christmas, we actually don't celebrate the holiday. I know that will sound weird to a lot of you, but don't worry, we're not apart of a cult, and we do still believe in Jesus' birth 😅
Question of the day for anyone to answer in the celebration of beginning the Christmas Season!! 🎄🎁✝️🎊❄🎉
What is your favorite Christmas song(s)?
Mine are O Come O Come Emmanuel and I hear the Bells on Christmas Day (by Casting Crowns)~
yah ours is golden and his fur is Curley he is so cute 🥰
Neat! I just looked up pics of that kind of dog, and they look really cute! 🤩 Some of the dogs in the pics sorta look the way Henry's dog looks in his pfp 😏😂
he is a laberdoodle and he is a puppy 🐶
Cool! 😀 Is it a puppy or an adult?
he is a boy and his name is tucker
Yeah, that's interesting how it seems like it wears off over time 🤔
My moms allergic to cats and dogs too, but it doesn’t seem to bother her as much now. She’ll even let us bring the kittens inside now when they get sick and stuff
Yeah, Vera, but I think she may have gotten over her allergy problems with animals these days. Remember she said that our grandparents' dog didn't cause her to have a reaction when she visited them?
Yeah, my mom is allergic to cats and dogs 😕 So we've never had a pet
my oldest is allergic, so we can’t have one. I had them growing up though.
😜 now I crave kitten cuddles 😂
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It's probably a popular cat name 😅 Nice pfp, Lizette! 😊
We volunteer at a Ranch and one of their cats names is Oreo
Btw, Haven, I like your new pfp 😀
Aww! 😍 When we lived in a community with a farm once, there was a cat named Oreo
her name is Oreo and I don’t really know what breed she is but she is grey and white. she had six kittens 🐱. one black and white two kind of striped and three all black ❤️🐱
Congratulationsn your cat us a mom!! 🎉🎉 What's your cat name and what breed is she?
our cat just had kittens 🐱!!!!
can you please join my group cat verses
Thank you Kimberly 😊. Happy Anniversary to you too! Glad you all have a wonderful weekend 😊
Haley, the baby in your pfp is so adorable! I absolutely love babies and little children 🤗 Is that your sister?
Thanks for the welcome, Hannah!
You're welcome, Rylanie! 😄 Thanks! 😅
Happy Anniversary, Kimberly! 😊 That's wonderful that you were able too to something special!
Thanks you for the warm welcomes, Kimberly, Paul, and Vera.
Thanks, Vera! It is quite vibrant! 😆 I love the pink of the flowers in your picture! 💖
Happy late anniversaries to y'all! So glad to hear you had the opportunity to celebrate and reflect on something so precious. 💕
We just had our 15th Anniversary this yeah 🥰 I didn’t think we’d get to do anything with all the medical bills but God provided and we got away for a weekend. I was so thankful, I cried
Happy Very Late Anniversary, Paul 😊
Hello Rylanie, good to see! Welcome! 😊
I really love that pink in those flowers! 😍
Thanks for the welcome, Roger! 😄
Henry, yeah, that sounds like it would be about right 😂
Bubble, great! @Henry, 😆 yeah right
So, is that your last one for the year? or...😂
came back from my camping trip yesterday, but I was too tired to get on here this morning. had fun, though.
Yeah, happy anniversary! 😊 And joy and peace to you, too 😁
Happy anniversary!!!!! 😁😁😁
Wonderful! Happy anniversary! 😃 Joy and peace in the Lord to you, as well 😊
The week has been fine for me so far. Just had our anniversary yesterday, trusting the days to come would be peaceful. Also to everyone in this group, joy and peace in the Lord always 😃🙏🏻
Yeah 😕 I hope and pray the same 😁
But I do hope and pray that God will give you many days in a row, where you'll be able to truly say you're doing well 😁
I'm sorry 😕 Tbh, sometimes I say, "I'm doing well/fine," when in reality I'm really not doing so great and am feeling like a deflated balloon...
Oh, wow, I'm sorry to hear that 😕
😂 To tell you (and me) the truth, I don’t remember the last time where I could honestly say I’m doing well
I've been...fairly busy...for the most part 😂
😅 I'm a bit busy, but doing well
Going great! Very busy tho! You?
How has everyone's week been going? 😁
Hello Axton, welcome to join the group 😀
@Henry, Well, tbh, this is the best idea for an activity that we could come up with, considering all the limitations of the platform 😅 So, we'll probably stick with this one indefinitely, unless we can think of a better idea 😊😉 Also, at some point, we'll probably have another memorizing event
@Axton, yeah, it is relatively active compared to most other groups 😅
From what I have seen this group os fairly active!
Btw, how long will this activity go for?
Thanks @Vera! I might join here in a bit! Between my job and college I'm pretty busy for right now.
You're welcome! And, Axton, let us know if you'd like to join a team 😉
Welcome Axton! Hope you both have a complete recovery too 😊
Thanks for the welcome, guys!
Welcome to our newest member Axton! 😉
@Kimberly, yes, I agree with you 😊 And no worries about not being on 😅 I hope you both have a complete recovery 😄
Sorry I hadn’t been on much - My husband and I both just had surgery. We’re fine - nothing horrid, just time consuming.
I agree. Using His Name is personal and intimate. It SHOULD be done for sure - just not flippantly or without purpose … I think all of us are on the same page just comping at the same conclusion from 2 different sides.
When people say "Oh my God" when they get scared or are amazed at something, that's using God's name in vain. However, saying "Oh my God" in prayer is not taking the Lord's name in vain. It depends on what context you are in and what you mean by it.
Canoe Girl, I am not religiously avoiding saying His name, as long as I'm not flipping it around... And the Bible doesn't say it's a sin to ever use the Lord's name. What it DOES say is, "You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain." Don't you think this is a bit of a pointless discussion? 😅
But Vera, my point is - Why do we bother memorizing verses that say “Call on the NAME” or “how amazing is your NAME” while at the same time religiously avoiding saying the name at all? That’s a mixed message. If it’s a sin to say the name of God, then in fact we also shouldn’t say or sing Jesus’ name
I don’t it’s wrong to call God Lord, since He is the Boss and Master of the whole universe. We just have to keep in mind that it’s a title, not a name. When the Bible says “Lord Jesus Christ” we understand that Lord and Christ are Titles, while Jesus is a personal name. The Israelites always said His name in respect, like Deuteronomy commanded, and David always sung God’s name in Psalms. It wasn’t until the Babylonian captivity when they all decided not to use the Name anymore. Even the captives, ShananYah, MishaEl, and AzarYah had their names changed by their captors to Shadrack, Meshack, and Abendago so that “Yah” and “El” referring to our God would no longer be a sound heard.
Yeah, true, but I don't believe that it's wrong for us to call him Lord. 😊
Yeah, that’s what I remembered learning about
the Israelite people actually refused to say His name out of respect. That’s where the whole “LORD” and Lord” instead of His Name came from. His Name is so holy to them, they won’t write or say it as they see it as too holy to utter or write.
Yeah, Henry, Yehovah is LORD in all caps, and Adonai is Lord
Canoe Girl, I don't really get your point, per se 🤔
Isn’t the English name for God “LORD”?
Thanks for the welcome, you guys! :) I don’t think I’m ready to join a team just yet, but probably later on at some point. Yet Vera, isn’t it odd that our English Bibles do not have the English name of God? Like, imagine if the New Testament replaced every instance of “Jesus” with “BOSS” (synonym of Lord). Even in English, it’s weird to talk about “ the name “ but hide the name at the same time.
And welcome to the group! 😄 Please let us know if you'd like to join a team 😉
I don't really find that too odd, given that the versions are English versions 😅 One solution, if you really want to memorize it that way, is, after you import the collection, edit all the verses and put YHWH in place of LORD 😉 Hope that helps 😊
I just selected the “Name of the Lord” collection of verses to memorize. Sadly, the only versions available to memorize from are not restored-Name versions, but just have the name itself replaced with LORD. Does anyone else find that odd?
If someone from the opposing team (Courageous Cavalry) finds the verse first, then their team will be the assigned team, which means that they have to try to find it first. Does that make sense? 😉
when is mighty warriors not going to be the assigned team
@Elgwan, nope 😅 Would you like to join a team? 😉
hey guys I made a team called cat verses I would love if you could join
Sorry, Rian 😕 But if you ever want to come back, you're welcome! 😉
Hi, Haven! 😀 Would you like to join a team? 😉 If so, which one? There's Courageous Cavalry and Mighty Warriors.
Welcome to the group, Haven!😃
Thanks for the invite, Rian 😁
join my team called “but the greatest of these things is love”. it has a similar event right now! accept it is easier and simpler!
Emily, praise God! That's wonderful! 😄
@Emily, no, this is not an SDA group, but SDAs are still welcome, of course 😊 Also, that's great to hear that you've returned to the Lord! 😄
@Haley, alright, good job! 😉
is this a SDA group? also I just recently returned to religion i started a group for fellow prodigals where we can share testimony and whatnot so I'm looking for people to join its called prodigal sons and daughters :)
The clue is: A group of kids awaiting the second coming of Christ.
The verse is: Romans 3:23 "For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God."
I found it in "Bible in a Year NIV-84
Welcome, Emily! Would you like to join a team? 😁
Welcome, Emily! 😊 Yeah, it's just certain groups.
hello everyone I just recently found and downloaded this app and I had a few questions such as is this entire app SDA or just certain groups?
Yeah, it definitely sounds interesting! 😀
Wow! Praise God he got saved! I'll see about checking it out 😄
I recommend listening since it’s very different than any other testimonies I’ve heard bc he’s a diagnosed psychopath who can’t feel emotions. Glory to God that only Jesus can radically change a person like him. He talks about it in his testimony, but to give you an idea, he smashed his dad in the head with a hammer to kill him just to see if he could and wanted to torture and kill people. That was the type of psychopath he was
Actually, Vera and I have listened to an Unshackled program about Nabeel, and it had David in it, I'm pretty sure. 🤔 But I haven't heard David's personal story.
since the hint is their apologetics ministry
Yes, that’s why I mentioned Nabeel bc David spent years with him in discussions and debates as best friends on the Muslim and Christian faith. I thought listening to both sides was very interesting
Henry, no, I haven't heard of David Wood...at least I don't think I have 🤔😅 But I have heard of Nabeel Qureshi
No, I haven’t heard anything about it, Henry
I am so glad I found a good group! 😌Thank you for being who you all seem to be.
Have anyone watched David Wood’s testimony from Acts17Apologetics? He was a crazed psychopath before coming to Jesus, and he’s the guy who lead Nabeel Qureshi to finding Jesus. The cinematography of the video is also amazing
Hi Haley and Heather, great to have you in the group! Welcome 🎉😃
Charis, great job! I'll put the new clue in 😄
Welcome, Heather! 😊 Yes, you may participate! I'll put you into Courageous Cavalry 😉
can I participate in the activity
The clue is: A little over 82 every day
I found the verse in the group Acts 17
Haley, I added you to the Mighty Warriors team 😁 (They need more ppl to do the activity 😉😅)
warm welcome Haley! hope you enjoy the team!
Welcome to the group, Haley! 😄 Would you like to join a team?
Kimberly, as Rian correctly stated, you don't need to participate in the activity to be apart of the group 😉 Just let us know if you ever do want to, and we'll put you in. Also, feel free to ask for verses to be added 😊
No I don’t think so? I think it is just a fun game! you do not have to play if you do not want to.
Do I need to do the game to stay in the group?
Thank you for the welcome 👍
I know i was just saying! 😝 lol 😂! I get it now!
Yeah, I know. 😉 I meant "talk" as in verbally, irl 😅
I would not be able to talk on here if I didn’t!
Would you not be able to talk if you didn't have the iPad? 😯 lol, just kidding 😂😂
actually we have brought the iPad up here
I am going on vacation so I will not be going to be typing anymore until the Saturday afternoon
Welcome, Kimberly! Thanks for joining! 😁
Welcome to the group, Kimberly! 😃 I'm glad you could join! Would you like to be a part of a team for the activity? You can choose between Mighty Warriors or Courageous Cavalry. 😉
hello Kim hope you like the team! look at the description for details on the game,
😱 I’ve been studying 1 John 1:9 for months but never thought to memorize it! I MUST be in the right place 😜
Hi! I have been looking for decades for people to memorize scripture with! Vera told me about this group. I’m excited to find others excited about memorization 😊
that has a YouTube channel
hint: the chapter of the Bible that is in the name of an apologetics ministry that has a focus on responding to and refuting Islam
Yeah, I guess I’ll look for another group 😅 That group was called “People of the Book”
Henry, lol, I think that would explain it 😂😅
Henry, hmm 🤔, that's odd. Yeah, they probably are due 😅 Would you like to re-hide the verse?
John 15:16, welcome! No, this is not just for kids. 😄 You may join if you'd like 😉
maybe the verses of the guy in the group are due
I can’t find the group anymore 🤨
😅 Well it still has to be somewhat of a challenge. If it's TOO easy, then it wouldn't be fun enough 😉
I am not going to make mine hard when I find one
Henry, maybe you can try doing a slightly easier hint? 😉
I'm sure it's accurate, but it probably has some hidden meaning 😂
are you sure your clue is accurate cause I cannot find it
Henry really hid it will then, huh? 😏😂
checked all the teams again! NOTHING!!!!
yep I used the hint but someone should make the min verses memorized like 100 or something!?
Did you use the hint? 😅 And I'll put you into Mighty Warriors. 😉
I looked through all of the teams and couldn’t find the team that the verse is in!!!!!!!!!!!!😤😤😤😡😡😡😠😠😠🤯🤯🤯😐
Welcome, Rian! Thanks for joining! 😁 We are currently having an activity called Herald of Light (plz read the description for the details 😉). If you would like to participate, you need to join a team (I think we'll put you in Mighty Warriors). 😅
hint: Jews and Christians
Sound From Heaven Ministries
found it in Sound From Heavenly Ministries
The hint is: and a voice from heaven said: “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.” from Matt. 3:17
The verse is: Matthew 13:16 “But blessed are your eyes because they see, and your ears because they hear.”
I guess I should add a new verse.
Ok, found it. It is in the group ‘Hide The Word’
Welcome to the group Philip :-)
Welcome, Philip Mensah! 😄
Also, just so that you know I joined the group so that I would remember what group it was.
Ok I'll put that verse down on the group I put it on.
@Hannah, ok! 😄 @Liz, lol, good one 😂
it'sGenesis 27:20 NKJV — But Isaac said to his son, “How is it that you have found it so quickly, my son?” And he said, “Because the LORD your God brought it to me.”
sorry I didn't say the verse 😬
If that hint is too hard I have another one that is a bit easier.
Alright the hint for the next one is: "Keep my commandments and you will live; guard my teachings as the apple of your eye. Bind them on your fingers; write them on the tablet of your heart" Proverbs 7:2-3
Found it on Hidden Treasures!
Oh, yeah, you also have to pick a new verse, since it switched teams 😉
I tried to make it easy for you😜
I found it on love one another
Have no fear, Charis! 😂 I've found it! Not that that counts, but at least you know that it isn't impossible 😜
if no one finds this soon I will cry
Ok…. the new hint for the new group I hid it in is…. “The new commandment”
I can do it just give me a little bit
...😅 Do you want me to hide it for you?
Hmm...idk, Charis, but maybe you should try hiding the verse in a different group 😅
You're welcome, Paul! 😀 If, at any point later on, you have more verses that you want to add, just let me know, and I can make you admin again. 😉