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sojutrait · 2 years

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more out of order unposted teen-a-day sims: the horse girl and rock band member

#ts4 #s #sims 4 cas #love the horse girl she's def going in the halabi save #she hosts bible study in the library and writes phanfic in the computer lab #teen-a-day

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psalmonesermons · 7 months

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Love is a weapon Part 1

What is love?

Question; is God’s love conditional or unconditional?

We are all born with the need to love and to be loved. That is why love is such a big seller of songs, books, and movies etc. The saying that ‘Love makes the world go round’ is probably at least partly true theologically speaking in the sense that it

is the love of God that keeps the whole creation in existence.

In the English language 'love' has all sorts of different shades of meaning. For instance we say I love pineapple, I love my dog, I love my wife, or I love God. The depth of sentiment hopefully is not the same in these examples!

The fact that there are distinct types of love can be illustrated by the four Greek words for love used in the New Testament era [1]:

1. Phileo; the love of a friend or a brother.

2. Storge; natural love like a mother’s love (for her child).

3. Eros; sexual love.

4. Agape; the love of God.

The first three are types of human love and at best are only pale reflections of the agape love, the selfless love of God. When the believer is filled and moved by the love of God then they can surpass the human loves.

An example might be, if a young man or woman with Christian parents is called to the mission field, the storge love of the parents might tempt them to dissuade their child. However, the agape love would overcome this and send them out with a blessing.

The love of God is not indulgent and can be tough!

There is a lovely revealing use of the two different words used in scripture for love i.e. agapeo and phileo in John 21:15-17. Jesus asks Peter if he loves (agapeo-selfless love) him twice but Peter answers with phileo (friendly or brotherly love). Jesus then uses Peter’s phileo when he asks a third time.

The message is that agape love is a sacrificial love that is willing to lay down its very life for God.

Agape (love) became the characteristic word of Christianity. The Holy Spirit brought new meaning to this word. Agape love is sacrificial and selfless and seeks to do good to all men but especially to our fellow believers. Where does this love come from?

Romans 5:5 Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us

Definition: To fight dirty means to use any means at your disposal to win in each conflict situation. In a physical fight it could be biting, gouging, head butting, a blow below the belt. Not observing the Marquis of Queensberry rules! Or using a weapon or anything else to hand!

Fighting dirty has the connotation of doing ‘whatever its takes’ to win whether fair or unfair. What about our spiritual battles in situations or where all the negative person to person interactions place especially when the living stones rub together .

Can the weapon of love be used in these circumstances?

[1] CS Lewis The four loves

The greatness of Love

Definition of agape love: 1 Corinthians 13 is the Greatest Gift 4 Love suffers long and is kind ; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; 5does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; 6 does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; 7 bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.

8 Love never fails.

13 And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love.

The power of love

Rom 8:37-39. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Love is the glue that holds us to God.

Love is the glue that holds us to each other.

We are stuck fast to God and each other!

Clearly this agape type of love is indeed the most powerful thing in heaven and the cosmos that nothing, yes absolutely nothing, can separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus.

Amen

Prayer

In Part 2 we focus in in how might be used as a weapon and also give an opinion as to whether God’s love is conditional or unconditional?

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northwoodsfan · 2 months

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Claim the Prize Already Paid For

Because God’s children are human beings—made of flesh and blood—the Son also became flesh and blood. For only as a human being could he die, and only by dying could he break the power of the devil, who had the power of death. Hebrews‬ ‭2‬:‭14 When we read this verse, we see that Satan has the power of death. This is far more than physical death. It’s spiritual death. It’s emotional death. It’s…

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#Bible Study #Built with Grace #Christianity #Daily Devotional #Daily Encouragement #death #Easter #God #God&039;s love #grace #Grace Nuggets #Holy Spirit #Hope #Jesus #Jesus Christ #Mike Fisk #resurrection #shattered dreams

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capnpen · 1 month

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Quick Thought – Friday, March 15, 2024: The Path to Success

Read Matthew 25:14-30 His master said to him, “Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.” Matthew 25:23 Reflect Not everyone starts out at the top. Some people work for years before they’re finally “discovered.” Consider the story of Sam. Many years before the Civil War, Sam was a student at the U.S.…

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lesbianlenas · 6 months

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anyway there is a girl in my section that i realized is legit exactly my type & she’s so pretty & ive decided i’m in love w her……yes she is blonde

#michelle speaks #we have the same friends but i didn’t talk to her until thursday when i stayed late for the review #bc she sits in a different part of the classroom & she usually spends time w them after classes but i leave after classes #bc i hate studying in the library lmao i just want to LEAVE #anyway……i would wife her if i could but she’s prob straight 😔 she is my type exactly tho it’s so…….#i’m sure there’s a bible quote abt temptation i could put here but my 14 yrs of catholic school fail me once again smh #her voice is a bit deep it’s so s*xy…….i want to take care of her so bad i’m abnormal 😔😔😔

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mitigatingchaos · 1 year

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On Friends, Pt. 2

Back on October 19th, (it feels like just last week) I penned a story entitled, “On Friends” in which I lamented that many of the men I considered genuine friends had either died, moved away or moved on. As the sun rises on Wednesday morning. My memory failed me that day, as this morning I attended a men’s “prayer group” that this July, will celebrate 20 years of meeting at 0700 every…

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#Aiken&039;s First Baptist Church #Bible study #Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers #men supporting men

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coreofthebible · 1 year

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God dwells among his separated people

Today we will be looking at the topic of holiness or separation from uncleanness, and how Paul reminded the early believers how they were not to join in any effort or activity where the Name or character of God would be maligned or disdained. In doing so, God promised to dwell among his own sons and daughters. 2 Corinthians 7:1 – Because we have these promises, dear friends, let us cleanse…

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andrewpcannon · 1 year

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Daily Devotional: Exodus 12:1-13

God instructs the Israelites to eat a passover lamb and spread its blood on their doorposts as a sign of redemption, a sign to the people. We know that God is going to smite the Egyptian firstborn (except for Pharaoh himself) about midnight of the night Moses left his presence for the final time (Genesis 10:29-11:8). Now, God is instructing Israel to take a lamb and keep it until the fourteenth…

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that-was-anticlimactic · 2 years

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hiiiiii corey <33 I just want to pop in and say that I feel you, and navigating conversations around christianity can be super difficult as it has been (and still is) used for a tool of colonialism and has hurt Many People but also is simultaneously incredibly personal as your religion. I’m also christian!! and this is tricky for me as well. but yeah you’re doing great <33

hi ophe my beloved <333

yeah, that's the hard part about talking about christianity:/ i've taken a lot of literature classes at school that have gone into the harmful process and aftermath of christianity as a tool for colonialism, and i'm very grateful i've gotten to read them because they were incredibly eye opening and got me to think, you know? i do try to learn the history and stuff because it's important!

oh! i didn't know you were also a christian!!! thank you, i appreciate it <3 y eah. that exactly 😅

#ophe tag #hello lovely!!! sorry for taking forever to respond i wasn't in a great place yesterday already because of my period and stress and this #made it worse so i kind of just. didn't really go on tumblr the rest of the day which was. definitely for the best😅#and it sucks because a lot of christians are actually pretty great people who support queer people and try to be anti-racist and such but #the ones who use the bible to justify hatred are the loudest and the ones with the most power and i Hate it #i mean i know it's not Just the people in power and stuff but like. you know. fioiuygtfguioigtfyuiuhg #that first part isn't me trying to like justify like oh ophe actually i know that already it's just me feeling like i have to explain #myself or everyone's going to hate me lol but yeah s/o to rest. 18th century british lit and studies in global lit for teaching me about it #and yeah lol - didn't think i'd be navigating conversations about christianity with that rant post i was planning to delete after a couple #minutes but. i guess i did🤪#anyways thank you for this it was very nice to hear <3 #corey rambles:)

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corneliusbella · 2 years

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Read Your Bible and Pray

Beloved of God,I wonder if you ever sang this song as a child: Read your Bible, Pray everyday,Pray everyday, Pray everyday,Read your Bible, Pray everyday,If you want to grow.If you want to grow,If you want to grow ooo.(Repeat) I believe that song is still relevant today and for the days ahead. So have you read your Bible today and prayed? “But I have trusted, leaned on, and been confident in…

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#Bible #Christianity #Faith #God&039;s Word #Intimacy with God #Life #Prayer #Prayers #Study

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books-by-gauss · 16 days

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Be Pruned: To Bear Fruit That Will Last

The ideal gift/devotional book for the new graduate from 8th grade, high school or college, or just that special person or special occasion, such as birthdays, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day or whatever. The 2024 upgrade in hard cover is only on Barnes & Noble. Also for personal or small group Bible study and spiritual growth. Available on Amazon in paperback and hardcover or on Barnes & Noble in…

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#Biblical pruning #God&039;s pruning #group Bible study #John 15 study #Recovery #spiritual growth

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nucreatureministry · 1 month

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Communion: Curse & Blessing?

Understanding Communion: A Spiritual Approach Communion, also known as The Lord’s Supper, holds a significant place in Christian worship. Rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ during the Last Supper with his disciples, this sacrament carries profound spiritual meaning. The Apostle Paul, in his first letter to the Corinthians, elaborates on both the blessings and potential dangers associated…

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#Bible Study #Communion #The Lord&039;s Supper

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northwoodsfan · 7 months

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Doubly Protected

For my Father has given them to me, and he is more powerful than anyone else. No one can snatch them from the Father’s hand. John‬ ‭10‬:‭29 In the previous verse Jesus teaches that as our Good Shepherd we are safe in his hands. Now, as he continues His teaching about being our Good Shepherd he gives us further assurance of our security in Him. We are not only safe because of Jesus power and…

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#Bible Study #Built with Grace #Daily Devotional #Daily Encouragement #faith #fear #forgiveness #God #God&039;s promises #Gods protection #grace #Holy Spirit #Hope #Jesus #Jesus Christ #Mike Fisk #prayer #second chances

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wingsofthemorningpublications · 2 months

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Two Faces

Two Faces The prayer poem Two Faces is inspired from a dream I had the other night. In the poem I describe my vision of the two faces of the Lord Jesus Christ and when I woke up I was very upset and prayed as I always do about the dreams the Lord gives me for He very often speaks to me through His Word when I ask what my dreams mean. So He gave me a few verses to meditate on as well as the…

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abasilence-ministries · 2 months

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What Kept Jesus from KNOWING the Ministers Referred to in Matthew 7:21-23?

I initially began writing this on 01/01/2024, but life happens, so I’m glad to be allowed to get back to this one today, 02/21/2024, as a reminder for myself. Join me as I meditate upon Matthew 7:21-23 So… You know that verse in Matthew where Jesus said “Not everyone saying to me Lord, Lord will enter into the kingdom of the heavens but those who do my Father’s will.” Remember how Jesus…

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#a servant&039;s heart #access granted #approved worker #bible lessons #bible stories #bible study #bible teaching #confirmation #love one another #matthew #Matthew 7

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penguinreadcom · 2 months

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Happiness Forever

Bible Study: How to Live a Life with Joy at Any Time Any Situation There are plenty small and big things matter to you a lot. When it matter to you, you pay attention to it, think about it, act on it, over thinking about it sometimes. Are you able to tell which one is worth for you to make an attention at which attitude ? The answer is simple: it matters to you in result of matter to others…

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#Bible study #Christ care #God&039;s protection #grace teaching #happiness forever

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