tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14054730.post2751160180704547106..comments2024-03-12T06:18:44.998-07:00Comments on Brain Cramps for God: We Need to Get Over ThisJohn Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17015850035301812424noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14054730.post-13384715573221615442007-08-27T05:09:00.000-07:002007-08-27T05:09:00.000-07:00SAVED BY GRACEIf a man also lie with mankind, as h...SAVED BY GRACE<BR/>If a man also lie with mankind, as he lieth with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them {Leviticus 20:13). About 3 years ago I dropped into a black hole – four months of absolute terror. I wanted to end my life, but somehow [Holy Spirit], I reached out to a friend who took me to hospital. I had three visits [hospital] in four months – I actually thought I was in hell. I imagine I was going through some sort of metamorphosis [mental, physical & spiritual]. I had been seeing a therapist [1994] on a regular basis, up until this point in time. I actually thought I would be locked away – but the hospital staff was very supportive [I had no control over my process]. I was released from hospital 16th September 2004, but my fear, pain & shame had only subsided a little. I remember this particular morning waking up [home] & my process would start up again [fear, pain, & shame]. No one could help me, not even my therapist [I was terrified]. I asked Jesus Christ to have mercy on me & forgive me my sins. Slowly, all my fear has dissipated & I believe Jesus delivered me from my “psychological prison.” I am a practicing Catholic & the Holy Spirit is my friend & strength; every day since then has been a joy & blessing. I deserve to go to hell for the life I have led, but Jesus through His sacrifice on the cross, delivered me from my inequities. John 3: 8, John 15: 26, are verses I can relate to, organically. He’s a real person who is with me all the time. I have so much joy & peace in my life, today, after a childhood spent in orphanages . God LOVES me so much. Fear, pain, & shame, are no longer my constant companions. I just wanted to share my experience with you [Luke 8: 16 – 17]. <BR/>PEACE BE WITH YOU<BR/>MICKYAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07940745178193985942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14054730.post-41349398179154251642007-08-14T16:47:00.000-07:002007-08-14T16:47:00.000-07:00What a interesting blog. I have read your work on ...What a interesting blog. I have read your work on SP and am glad to have come by here.(over there i am festina lente)<BR/><BR/>The topic of this post is of course tragic beyond imagining.Franhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07181529277715646835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14054730.post-69482796745983042162007-08-14T10:04:00.000-07:002007-08-14T10:04:00.000-07:00Hi Chad,Don't know if you were just dropping by to...Hi Chad,<BR/><BR/>Don't know if you were just dropping by to leave the web link - but if you come back:<BR/><BR/>I am no happier really with the "HighPoint Church hates fags" line than I am with Highpoint's "It might legitimize the homosexual lifestyle" line.<BR/><BR/>It is certain that Highpoint hates <I>homosexuality</I> - it is not evident, even from their actions in this case, that they hate gays.<BR/><BR/>Just for your education, telling Christians that believe, based on scripture, that homosexuality is sin that they are "haters" or "homophobic" is a conversation-killing insult. You and I will dance forever over whether that is "hate" or "fear" - when we obviously agree completely on what Highpoint should have done in the circumstance.<BR/><BR/>You have no more view of their heart than they have of yours, so if they say it is on principle you need to argue on principle. If you are a Christian, you should be able to open up scripture and show them that, when choosing the greater good (or the lessor evil) - that you believe, based on scripture and Christian principles, that they chose poorly.<BR/><BR/>If you are not a Christian, and your only point is to bash Christians that made a mistake - then I do not really have a lot of interest in the discussion. I am trying to help my fellow brothers and sisters in Christ sort through this issue scripturally for the glory of God.John Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17015850035301812424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14054730.post-65911331521103912282007-08-14T01:56:00.000-07:002007-08-14T01:56:00.000-07:00jesus loves me this I know,but High Point Church t...jesus loves me this I know,<BR/>but High Point Church told<BR/>me he doesn't!<BR/><BR/>http://www.HighPointHatesFags.comChadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15841540704440467798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14054730.post-54708735875504585312007-08-12T20:57:00.000-07:002007-08-12T20:57:00.000-07:00I feel so ... left out ... in that brief discussio...I feel so ... left out ... in that brief discussion. Oh well.<BR/><BR/>But - I also think that from within the frame posed by JCH, it's not material. What matters is whether, by our actions and how we live our lives, we are furthering the Kingdom of God.<BR/><BR/>That's it. That's all there is. No more. As long as we insist on dancing on various pinheads around which sin is worse, which sin is unforgivable, which sin is OK in God's eyes to use as one that allows us to deny some people humane treatment that we extend to other sinners, we're not building up that Kingdom.<BR/><BR/>I think there's a natural human tendency to excuse many sins that we've learned to live with in ourselves, and to condemn ones that we either don't see in our own lives at all - or ones that we <I>do</I> see, but that frighten us terribly. So I can excuse impatient, tired moms. I have a really, really hard time with judgmental people - both because I've borne the brunt of that, but also because I see it in myself all too often. I also don't trust really ostentatiously wealthy people. In my megachurch, I'd probably want to refuse their burial because they drove expensive cars, bought expensive jewelry, and didn't sell those things and give the proceeds to the poor.<BR/><BR/>But for reasons stated above, that's not my decision to make. I don't think it's the decision of the pastor at the megachurch in question, either.<BR/><BR/>And none of that - none of it - has anything to do with homosexuality.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14054730.post-55365715882857239892007-08-12T14:16:00.000-07:002007-08-12T14:16:00.000-07:00Err, I said:you know "tab a" and "slot b" for the ...Err, I said:<BR/><BR/><I>you know "tab a" and "slot b" <B>for the purposes of making babies</B>. </I><BR/><BR/>SheeshJohn Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17015850035301812424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14054730.post-88499282446362784202007-08-12T13:23:00.000-07:002007-08-12T13:23:00.000-07:00The "tab a", "slot b" explanation falls apart when...The "tab a", "slot b" explanation falls apart when you examine male anatomy.<BR/><BR/>Stimulation of the prostate can cause intense pleasure and even orgasm, but it's buried deep in the pubic area of the abdomen. <BR/><BR/>The erect penis, when inserted into another man's rectum, is perfectly shaped to reach and massage the prostate, pleasuring the the receptive partner in anal intercourse while the insertive partner receives pleasure similar to vaginal intercourse.<BR/><BR/>So, if God didn't want this to happen, why do the pieces and parts line up so - ummm - <I>naturally ?</I>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com