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Re: Ducking Out Of Church by Nobody: 8:30pm On Dec 26, 2017 |
LotusFan:Tell me who you are already ![]() ![]() else I may have to throw you out ![]()
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Re: Ducking Out Of Church by MuttleyLaff: 8:32pm On Dec 26, 2017 |
Re: Ducking Out Of Church by MuttleyLaff: 8:35pm On Dec 26, 2017 |
LotusFan: LoJ:Be careful with the gra-gra-gra else the table will get turned on you and you find out, it's you who gets thrown out in the cold 1 Like |
Re: Ducking Out Of Church by LotusFan: 8:37pm On Dec 26, 2017 |
LoJ: Hahaha!!! You and these memes!!! They’re good tho! ![]()
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Re: Ducking Out Of Church by Nobody: 8:37pm On Dec 26, 2017 |
MuttleyLaff: Your opinion. MuttleyLaff:I'm always naughty to some extent. I don't know if jesus hates naughtiness, he never made any remark on that. He had been visiting despite it anyway. Now perhaps he is busy with sarassin, he barely has time for me again ![]() 1 Like |
Re: Ducking Out Of Church by Nobody: 8:45pm On Dec 26, 2017 |
LoJ: Yeah Jesus and me are old buddies we keep in touch from time to time ![]() 1 Like |
Re: Ducking Out Of Church by Nobody: 8:51pm On Dec 26, 2017 |
Sarassin:I was very sure you were the reason. Release him for me sir. You have been warned 3 Likes
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Re: Ducking Out Of Church by MuttleyLaff: 8:56pm On Dec 26, 2017 |
LoJ:Getting touchy and all too, are we now? LoJ:Leave Sarassin out of it Jesus is never busy, to not paying you or anyone for that matter, a visit You didnt notice Jesus turn up? He is standing at the door, knocking and calling, but you're too wrapped up in yourself you dont/cant hear His voice to open the door for Him to come in and be with you |
Re: Ducking Out Of Church by MizMyColi(f): 9:51pm On Dec 26, 2017 |
All this Jesus you people are shearing... Cut for me nau ![]() 1 Like |
Re: Ducking Out Of Church by Nobody: 10:10pm On Dec 26, 2017 |
Sarassin:I wish to ask a question on this. Did you "scan" their thoughts intentionally or it just happened as soon as you were in church? I am aware of one method of telephaty based on empathy and mutual bonding. You raise your vibration to the same level of the person you want to "share" the thoughts with, and share the same state of mind, recognizing the universal bond uniting us all (every man's death diminishes me). Is it the technique used here or something else? |
Re: Ducking Out Of Church by daveP(m): 10:36pm On Dec 26, 2017 |
Thank you Lord, cos knowing you personally is all that matters, will ever matter. What these peeps on the altar say isnt the way to know you like before. You even predicted twil happen and for us to be wary of them all. Mentorship in Christianity;the stumbling iceberg that shipwrecks common sense even when the scriptures is glaring with gigantic floodlights to avoid harm. Peeps don't have problem with Jesus like they do with those who stand at altars and blow strong winds of doctrines that make a pillar seem like a reed. No irony, judgment starts in God's own house. 3 Likes |
Re: Ducking Out Of Church by Nobody: 10:43pm On Dec 26, 2017 |
silently following...Just registering my prescence. |
Re: Ducking Out Of Church by MuttleyLaff: 10:58pm On Dec 26, 2017 |
Sarassin: LoJ:We all indulge in one fantasy or the other and Sarassin being a famous good at it fantasy illustrator, is no different So LoJ when next Sarassin does his fantasies, remember not to lose sight of reality Mind you, forgot to say, I almost fell off the unicorn reading Sarassin's |
Re: Ducking Out Of Church by Nobody: 11:03pm On Dec 26, 2017 |
LoJ: Nothing intentional at all and it only ever happened in churches, something about going into a contemplative state and people's heightened states of awareness. All I can say is that it was cacophonous. 1 Like |
Re: Ducking Out Of Church by Nobody: 11:04pm On Dec 26, 2017 |
MuttleyLaff: This is one of the very few times I really wish you were right. 1 Like |
Re: Ducking Out Of Church by MuttleyLaff: 11:10pm On Dec 26, 2017 |
Sarassin: ![]() Sarassin:[img]https://s1/images/FacePalmLaugh.gif[/img] |
Re: Ducking Out Of Church by MizMyColi(f): 11:11pm On Dec 26, 2017 |
![]() DaveP I'm lost. Please explain better, if you don't mind of course. Errr, Having been deep in Christianity for a long time, prior to my awakening time, it is safe to say that I did not know Jesus. I am not sure I have had a personal encounter. I asked and asked, but it did not happen. Can you tell us more about Jesus, @Sarassin @LoJ? Like, is he truly a black man like some folks purport? Is he the only Christ Consciousness? Like, were there people before him who were Christs too? Does he like being worshipped? Was his a virgin birth truly? Please pardon my inquiries if it comes off as too inquisitive ![]() I really am so fascinated with stories like this. Thank you ![]() 1 Like |
Re: Ducking Out Of Church by Nobody: 11:19pm On Dec 26, 2017 |
MizMyColi:I am sure Sarassin will give a more detailed answer, but this is what I gather from my interactions. Christ is a state, a spiritual state. Others (not many though) have reached the state, and others will. The historical jesus on the other hand is a quite common figure, the archetype of the apocalyptic prophet with mystical knowledge who tried to free his people from oppression. You know people like Selassie, or Kimbangu (congo). There have been various people in history and mythology with similar attributes, and there is nothing really special about the historical Jesus. However, from the worship of millions, he has entered a state of grace and is now a distinct entity in the pantheon of the great. From my dealings with him, he has never asked for any form ofworship. He seems however eager to teach and show the way to spiritual ascent. There is also much love and compassion flowing from him. But again, very few people will experience him objectively. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Ducking Out Of Church by LotusFan: 11:25pm On Dec 26, 2017 |
Thanks for sharing Loj. ![]() 2 Likes |
Re: Ducking Out Of Church by Nobody: 11:29pm On Dec 26, 2017 |
MizMyColi: Astute questions Miz, I hope DaveP will come along and shed more light. My tuppence worth is that Jesus was not black he was a first century Palestinian Jew who was an apocalyptic prophet in the makings of John the Baptist. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Ducking Out Of Church by daveP(m): 11:40pm On Dec 26, 2017 |
MizMyColi:No worries, i have the time. personal encounters are real. once it happens, it becomes you vs the world. but you'l stand firm cos the conviction you have is so strong that in a law court, twil win over the entire jury(evidence inclusive) 1 Like |
Re: Ducking Out Of Church by daveP(m): 11:52pm On Dec 26, 2017 |
mizmycoli, These questions asked may not get direct answers from me. But il highlight the fact that you kept asking but didnt receive...then your 'awakening' Did you have any idea why you got no answer? (As a believer) Did this awakening give you the satisfaction youve always'd search for. cos it must be better if the 1st was good, for you to hinge onto. is it that way? lets starts this way...gradually. "Evidence that demands a verdict" by Josh Mcdowell il recommend as we pass thru |
Re: Ducking Out Of Church by MuttleyLaff: 12:05am On Dec 27, 2017 |
Sarassin:Really? What is "...was an apocalyptic prophet in the makings of John the Baptist" suppose to mean? |
Re: Ducking Out Of Church by daveP(m): 12:07am On Dec 27, 2017 |
MizMyColi:the boldened startles me very much. Like you worked in a company, got promoted, but still doubt you're a staff cos all files, info don't come to your desk? Assurance of Salvation must be known!! How come you got deep, yet still revel in uncertainty? |
Re: Ducking Out Of Church by MuttleyLaff: 12:40am On Dec 27, 2017 |
daveP:Dont worry there's more galumphing in store from where that came from |
Re: Ducking Out Of Church by MizMyColi(f): 12:48am On Dec 27, 2017 |
Sarassin: Many thanks dear one. So, is his birthday 25th December? Does he look anything like what we're inundated with in the movies? |
Re: Ducking Out Of Church by daveP(m): 12:51am On Dec 27, 2017 |
MuttleyLaff:Lol. your familiarity may come in handy soon. Thumbs up. |
Re: Ducking Out Of Church by MizMyColi(f): 1:01am On Dec 27, 2017 |
Profound thanks to you, LoJ. More so for the quick and detailed response. I have more posers, but let me chew on these first. Hi DaveP, During my Christian days, I never really felt close to Jesus, as I did to Papa. I found it easier calling on Papa or talking to him than I did Jesus. I know he's a great and powerful teacher/being, but I had to be true to my feelings, no? If you know me well, you'll testify I'm a feeler. That's how God speaks to me mostly....in the interim at least. That's how I'm able to forge and maintain my relationships. If my feelings aren't in tandem with positivity and love and light, it is the surest pointer that I have veered off from Papa/God/Source...so at the point, I have a choice to realign or continue to go far from his presence. But I digress. The point I made when I said I did not know Jesus, was the experiential kind. I can tell you that I KNOW the Father...not because I remember seeing his shiny face, but because I have felt his presence, him, his very essence (well as much as I could handle, yeah). But I cannot say the same for Jesus. You do get my point now, don't you? 1 Like |
Re: Ducking Out Of Church by MuttleyLaff: 1:22am On Dec 27, 2017 |
MizMyColi:Sarassin now you'll understand what it means and entails to be a fisher of men - love of the fish and a big passion for fishing - long hours - time, patience, perseverance, dedication, and a deep understanding of fishing - know your tackle and methods - react appropriately to weather, river or sea conditions - catch first, have in hand before descaling or degutting |
Re: Ducking Out Of Church by daveP(m): 1:36am On Dec 27, 2017 |
"If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?" What beats me is the fact that you consider/ed yourself a christian, but didnt know Christ, its focal point. its just impossible! Can i conclude you didn't know Him at all, or got blown away by a wind of doctrine? @mizmycoli You established a point that you felt comfy speaking to papa than to Jesus. But do you know that God wants us to communicate with him through His Son Jesus(Heb 1v1-end)? Not knowing him =you weren't practicing christianity i.e christlikeness. I think that's where the confusion lies. You can't confess Christ as your Lord and Saviour if you dont know him!! God is there for us as Father of all, but He gave us a better access thru His son, and individually now. Not thru prophets like the old testament times. (Ephesians 2:13-18). That is why any zeus or everest that comes to differ from this remains a liar, even if it's a pastor, g.o or pope!! So why not upgrade by knowing him personally, rather than what "people say he is"? 1 Like |
Re: Ducking Out Of Church by daveP(m): 1:57am On Dec 27, 2017 |
Mizmycoli, In our contemporary world, we can't just access a King, President. We must pass through whom he delegates with such responsibilities. And unless through this medium, its only wahala, headache that one gets;definitely not easier, even if we like to, we gat no other choice. Typical naija setting, the security will throw us out. So how did praying to papa seem easier? I have 3 unanswered questions in my previous posts. pls do reply. keyword:knowledge! |
Re: Ducking Out Of Church by daveP(m): 2:14am On Dec 27, 2017 |
Are we both on the stance that God speaks to us through His word, the Holy Bible, then via revelations, dreams, etc? If yes then can we take instances on the person of Christ before we move further? Establishing basics will determine how i'll take this! Believing on God's own words verbatim would make this interesting, since He speaks to you as affirmed earlier. N:B-If you don't know Christ personally as Lord and Saviour, then you can't be a christian!! it's more than a tag or option on a fill in form! cc Mizmycoli |
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