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Main points: A. Pastor's salaries are unbiblical B. The authority gospel ministers have to collect from people only involves food and water, according to Scripture. C. Paul often (maybe never?) used this authority. He worked to provide for himself and those with him with his own hands and...

Sometimes I am tempted to opt out of suffering to stay on the narrow path. There are moments where I simply want friends and a life of ease and comfort, even if it means subscribing to the easy lies I see in churches today. But I just want to say that I will continue to obey Jesus. Even though...

Could use prayer. Sought counseling from a Mom stress specialist and she wouldn't accept me. Left a voicemail in the morning for a Christian counseling center and no one called back. They are likely swamped. No church membership either. The negative thoughts are hard to keep at bay. My husband...

I try to keep to myself but the things happening and being celebrated are affecting me. It's an evil society and its getting worse all the time. Sometimes the darkness seems like its trying to creep in to my mentality. I understand better why we have to pray without ceasing. It's the only hope...

As a child, I remember a time of laughing at dish bubbles, art for its own sake, and bicycling past popsicle colored beach houses. But eventually, all gave way for preparing for the future and focusing on myself. This included my love for Christ and helping others. Suddenly volunteering was...

"He whom the Son sets free is free indeed". The whole world lies in bondage to the enemy. I was no different. Choked by selfish ambition, my love for Christ gave way to the middle class tradition of seeking security, education, wealth, and comfort. But Im free now. I am going to recieve an...

My husband and I are reading an audiobook together called Out of the Ashes:Rebuilding American Culture. We felt very undereducated to say the least. So I wanted to make a thread to talk about seeking to read classic works.

My lack of involvement with this forum at times is from questioning the profit of my own posts but not from you guys. I want you all to know that I appreciate your prayers, encouragement and testimonies. I may not agree or fit in with everyone but it's a privilege to have an online space to...

The enemy's rage, I feel it. He wants me to turn back to my old ways. Turn back to all the comfort and acknowledgement of the world. But I won't. I won't turn back to disobedience, pleasure, lust, and vanity. These things feel good for a moment but leave me empty It is time to embrace the...

"The True Gospel. I would like to share with you what I understand to be the true, more complete gospel, which virtually all churches miscommunicate. Jesus gave us one primary commandment, which is two-fold. All other subsequent commandments uphold his primary, new commandment, and they are...

Ive been a member of forums a long time. It was an ideal of mine that we'd get along and have peaceful discussion. I believe now this is not meant to happen. I don't believe biblical doctrine is ever going to agree with the doctrine of demons. The two doctrines are at war. Jesus said he would...

I wanted to share that my husband and I and our baby are doing well. Ive decided that the Lord will still allow me to use social media for ministry as long as my house is in order. I was convicted of vanity and my need to seek validation from strangers online but Ive gotten on track. I also no...

Ive been on a weight loss journey for over three years. I started tracking at 210 pounds. Im now 184 pounds. My goal is 162. Right now, Ive just had lunch and have the stronv desire to overeat seconds. I'm calling on God's wisdom and the words of the New Testament saying 1 Corinthians 9:27...

Ive been a Christian for over half my life now at 28 years old. But when I began reading Scripture for myself, I found that a lot of foundational teachings on salvation and what it means to be a woman of God were simply wrong. My husband asked me a few years ago to quit my job and be home full...

Sehnsuct is a German word that means desire or yearning. C.S Lewis describes joy as a yearning for something not on this world and uses the word Sehnsucht to help describe that. Something like a piece of music, a movie, or any ordinary feeling can give you this. I thought Id start a placeto...

Pray with me as I look for ways to help him shoulder the calling and responsibility he's taken on. I don't think he shares half the inner battle he goes through with me. It's been a tough year and I don't know when the pressure will lessen. Thanks in advance

I was disgusted with my own self because in the past I did this whole song and dance before considering helping someone I saw who God was clearly showing needed help. You know how it goes... Are they really homeless? Will they use the money for drugs? Are they taking advantage? Unless you are...

Ridiculed and despised. Belittled and unappreciated. You suffered, Lord, and yet you sacrificed for the joy set before You. I have strength and I can keep going because of You. You strengthen me with Your Holy example. I can keep serving and keep giving because You are worthy of it all.