I do believe the conversation can be kept public and civil because we are responsible adults.
In this case I'm not interested in pm's.
I'll respectfully :bow out.
I've been as "churched" as anybody on here. I'm not trying to be controversial, I just want some real, daily, boots on the ground, practical life applications.
What's the point of being a christian if it's not possible?
I was taught that if past sins are forgiven they won't keep us out of heaven. Was I taught wrong?
I'm not particularly contesting any scripture, I however, do appreciate daily reasonable practice.
I also know that face to face...
Now don't beat yourself up for doing that, just stop and instead do or say something positive. Simply ask God what he wants to hear from you and let the Holy Spirit put words of praise on your tongue, words that uplift you and possibly others around, pleasant words, words that help you feel good...
This seems to be giving honor to satan.
He doesn't care, all he cares is to hear the above.
It seems like you're talking to satan instead of talking to Christ. I say, ignore satan and talk to God who created you and knows you through and through.
I find great comfort and stability in knowing...
It is really hard, that's why I reccommend to not expect huge steps, because the best way is to make it doable and that means small steps one at a time. focus on a more positive note.
You will fail, but no worries, no need to beat yourself up, because that won't help. We seem to think that...
I think your life would be better if you could speak positively instead of negatively. We are majorly affected by what we say, whether we say it to ourselves or to others.
One symptom of self pride (the wrong kind) is beating ourselves up, the reason being is that we like to think we can do...
See if you can get something with fairly strong Elderberry in it and drink grape juice. The combination works well for us. Living in a rural area we have access to elderberry bushes and harvest them for this reason specifically.
Two recipes:
Take a pint jar and fill it full of Elderberry...