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Posted by SandraDee on June 28, 2002, at 23:58:13
I believe in God. I believe in the trinity (God the father, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit). I never traveled to any City of Peace. I never went on any spectacular Road (not discounting Lou's experience, just telling of my own). I am (to make a long story shorter) an only child, raised by two parents that didn't quit their marriage. My mom was/is Catholic and my dad occasionally came to church with us on Christmas (if that). I think she helped lay the foundations for my faith. Lou is right about the fact that we are all corrupt. We are all hypocrites and sinners. Some believe "do what feels good".... but I think that is a spin-off of "Do what feels RIGHT". A totally different meaning. Christians have depression and mental illness. I believe in miracles and I know that they don't happen to everyone. Someone in a post recently said that God answers all prayers, just sometimes he says "no".
I wanted to have children so badly. Got on fertility drugs and all. It just wasn't my time yet. The night before my 27th birthday I cried and prayed. I thought God already knew what my heart wanted, but I never really prayed about it like I did that night. I really broke down. I sort of 'told' God that I wanted to be regular (sorry if this is too vivid - too late) and I wanted to fall pregnant. The next day (of course my birthday) I started my period. The next month (28 days) I started my period. The following month, no period - prego. Some say coincidence. I know what I feel in my heart.
That is what I beleive in a nutshell.
Posted by tabitha on June 29, 2002, at 0:50:00
In reply to I believe., posted by SandraDee on June 28, 2002, at 23:58:13
Hi SandraDee,
Can I ask what the Trinity means to you? I have Christian background and never really understood it. I tried a web search and everything on the topic was so academic.
Just curious,
Tabitha
Posted by SandraDee on June 29, 2002, at 10:29:00
In reply to Re: the trinity? » SandraDee, posted by tabitha on June 29, 2002, at 0:50:00
Tabitha- Thanks for askin'! Well, to ME, the trinity means God the father, Jesus the son, and the Holy Spirit. Meaning *three in one*. I beleive that God is not like man, but made himself man-like through his son Jesus, who was born of the Virgin Mary. He was crucified (for our sins) and died. He was buried and rose from the dead (the Holy Spirit). I beleive all this through faith. I am a fairly new Christian (was raised Catholic) and don't know my bible all that well. I go to bible studies and am learning slowly as there is much to learn. I sure hope I answered your question and I don't expect everyone to follow me, or beleive what I beleive. I'll stop now :)
Posted by tabitha on June 29, 2002, at 14:52:18
In reply to A simple answer to Tabitha's question. » tabitha, posted by SandraDee on June 29, 2002, at 10:29:00
Thanks. The part I never understood was "the Holy Spirit". I've never heard it described as what Jesus became after he arose. Not sure if churches are different on this idea or not.
Posted by SandraDee on June 29, 2002, at 16:20:31
In reply to Re: A simple answer to Tabitha's question., posted by tabitha on June 29, 2002, at 14:52:18
Well I know that is what the churches I've been in teach. I was raised Catholic, and have since been involved with the Vineyards, Calvary Chapels, and a Four Square Church. The one I liked the best was the Calvary Chapel because the pastor got up and said how he was struggling with this or that... like he was just a man, no better than any of us. I like that a lot. What do you beleive? Didn't you say you had Christian background? If you'd like to share, I'm interested.
Posted by tabitha on June 30, 2002, at 17:20:03
In reply to Hmmm... » tabitha, posted by SandraDee on June 29, 2002, at 16:20:31
I was raised Methodist, sent to Bible school as a kid, etc, but I haven't been Christian as an adult. Here's an earlier post I wrote on my history with religion, though I was in a bit of a depression when I wrote it (so it's mostly the negative stuff). Someday I'd like to find a church or spiritual group, but for now nothing out there seems to fit.
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