That's a great way to look at things, but at the same time not everyone is ready to confess their faith.
There was this story ( I don't know if I got it off here, but anyway...)
Two armed men walked into a church full of people. They said, "anyone …
[quote author=PrincessMary link=board=1;threadid=2176;start=0#msg33318 date=1122163989]
Usually when people convert to our religion or vice versa, we adopt a name that goes with the beliefs. Once you convert, you'realready abeliever and you could ca…
If anyone knows the name to the sermon that I'm talking about, please help me out because I can't remember who said it. ??? It's basically dealing with the same thing. Don't let the negatives outweigh the postives....help!!! Please!!! lol
sleepy
Usually when people convert to our religion or vice versa, we adopt a name that goes with the beliefs. Once you convert, you'realready abeliever and you could care less about the change. Actually, you'd like it because you become a new person comple…
I found this in a book that I read awhile back. You may think it not true, but I have no reasons to lie to you, or anyone here. I can't remember exactly where, but by all means, go ahead and look it up. Have fun.
sleepy
Eventually one day you will be able to tell your parents anything, all in due time. You will realize that they're there for you and nothing in the world can change that, until then, don't worry about it.
sleepy
At the same time, it doesn't only have to be directed towards deacons, it can be directed to deaconessess (sorry if it's spelled wrong. lol)
In my church, the girls learn the hymns just the boys, we stand and we pray the same things. The only thing…
Well, just like PrincessMary said, prayer and fasting are incredible weapons against the devil, and so is hope. All three are vital. At the same time, always keep your thoughts on Christ. Think to yourself, if this is a constant sin, "Would I want t…
[quote author=G.J.I link=board=1;threadid=361;start=0#msg4734 date=1088148783]
Genesis ch 20 v 6
"FOR I ALSO WITHHELD YOU FROM SINING AGAINST ME"
the Lord God is talking to Abimelech.
does this mean our free will is limited, as in God can interven…
I always thought that having a fight with a friend was good. Now don't get me wrong, I'm not happy about them, but at the same time, you come out of it knowing your friend a little better than before making you guys even closer than before. That's j…
[quote author=chiefofsinners link=board=1;threadid=1841;start=195#msg33155 date=1122007119]
hi
When he felt that his departure was near, he ordered his disciples to hide his body, to give his staff to St. Macarius, his sheepskin overcoat to St. At…
As long as you don't disrespect your body (which is a loan from God which you should return in top condition) then there's nothing wrong with it. Someone told me before that if they gave you a necklace you would take good care of it because you have…
[quote author=Coptic Servent link=board=1;threadid=2127;start=0#msg33012 date=1121916912]
[quote author=sleepymusician link=board=1;threadid=2127;start=0#msg32967 date=1121884430]
As long as it isn't something that is destroying or disfiguring the b…
[quote author=FULLY RELY ON GOD link=board=1;threadid=1841;start=180#msg33026 date=1121940357]
actually we havnt found st shenouda's body yet so marianne was right
GB ALL
+FROG+
GOD IS GREAT!!
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Well, yea, but I was actually speaking about S…