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Thank you so much Charity for taking the time to say all of this it's greatly appreciated.

You know as much as me that faith is believing... but I should have said "former faith" since she apparently lost it along the way. I know nothing about schizophrenia... did a little AI searching but can't speak authoritatively. Scriptures promise a chance at healing with the Lord but not guaranteed (unlike that TWI hand that always fits in the glove, we know healing is not always the end result). But first, I would do everything medically in the senses realm... medication, therapy, etc. While seeking that, continuing in prayer (and fasting) and wait for a response from God. We know God allows these things to occur -- the biggest question is why? I don't have an answer to that, but the fact that I don't doesn't stop me from continuing to have faith in him.

You don't have to believe that Steve Urkel exists to despise the character of Steve Urkel. Isn't that what some might refer to as a strawman argument?

Christian

omitted post here wrong thread -- sorry!

"you lost your faith in God along the way... let me help you get it back I am willing if you want my help..."

Certainly not... but I believe a reason to worship God and continue in the faith, comes from awe and respect for what he's done to demonstrate his grace and mercy and believing that his justice ultimately will prevail. I've been told in the catholic faith that eternal hell is part of that justice; only don't ask me to explain that. I do have a question about atheism in general. What is it really? I thought it was not believing in the existence of a god and/or any spiritual being? If that is the case, why the "F God" to something that doesn't exist? All that really says is atheists do believe in God but hate his guts?

Watched the video clip. As to the gentleman who said " 'F' God ", I was wondering if he has any fear of eternal hell or any reservations, or otherwise willing to accept living eternally without God; if it comes to that. I would be afraid. His outlook seems as bad as one can get.

There is at least one other pressing of this sensational tune but I believe this is the first pressing:

On Lover's Island Where the trees stand so tall And the dust turn to gold And love never grows old On Lover's Island Where the birds sing of love Seems a gift from up above I met her one day (Met her one day) As we stood alone on the mountain Under the moon and stars above Oh, darling, don't ever go She was Venus, the goddess of love On Lover's Island Where the trees stand so tall And the dust turn to gold And love never, never Never, never grows old Source: LyricFind Songwriters: Alexander Manigo / Leon Peels Lover's Island lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

Hi Belle! Hope you're well and feel good...

Just got mine... I have to ask my sister if she got hers yet... but she's been moving around so I don't know... LOL

I just did. Thank you Penworks! I don't mean to belittle the topic, but some of these older threads give me hearty chuckles. DWBH.. precious....

Today's message from U.S. post in Poughkeepsie re: ROA 25

Wanted to mention that when it says "all Israel shall be saved" it means that, Jews who now are believers in Jesus Christ and his finished work shall be saved. That is the essence of the "new covenant" that the mystery describes, i.e. that the Jews and Gentiles shall be one body IN CHRIST. The old covenant Jews who still await the Messiah are simply missing the boat and in danger of eternal fire. The only covenant Jews now have to make them "God's chosen people" (just like the believing Gentiles now) is belief in Jesus Christ; not their DNA, or traditions, or anything else. I believe this must be explained again, especially since there are many a good bible teacher who still believe that Jews can be saved without Jesus. Here's an AI analysis of "the mystery" : https://www.google.com/search?q=what+evidence+is+there+that+Jesus+knew+about+the+mystery+in+Ephesians+3%3A6+before+his+resurrection%3F&sca_esv=32ae3e4c27749343&sxsrf=AHTn8zq51dsxT4BdYwIkxeU48BRkbW51Rg%3A1741863008663&source=hp&ei=YLjSZ564JoyFw8cPvonu0Qg&iflsig=ACkRmUkAAAAAZ9LGcE73IFgy7bK_4Z9cmsICfkShRdF7&ved=0ahUKEwie6IGv8YaMAxWMwvACHb6EO4oQ4dUDCBo&uact=5&oq=what+evidence+is+there+that+Jesus+knew+about+the+mystery+in+Ephesians+3%3A6+before+his+resurrection%3F&gs_lp=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&sclient=gws-wiz