The problem with forums, blogs and even facebook

Preacher taught tonight on "How to win a soul to Christ." It was a good review. It is a review that would be slammed in mainstream Christianity and even gasp, cough, smirking argued by IFB on the usually IFB, FFF type forums. Definitely scoffed at by the good old tulip crowd, which makes me mad, because I love Tulips, they are my favorite flower, just as mad as the Homosexuals using the rainbow as their symbol.

The same crowd the condemns Biblical soulwinning, and I am not talking about the easy believism 123 your saved agenda, but true Biblical soulwinning, and discipleship, also condemns Christmas and even Halloween. But they are willing to defend drinking, rock music, immodesty, touching and kissing before marriage and well pretty much anything that feeds the flesh.

A good christian can go and seek a forum to find godly fellowship in and leave, confused because of twists that are made from the Bible. I admit it is happen to me. That is why my visit to certain forums and even blogs are so infrequent. I know what they will spill and I know how they will ridicule. I know how hard it is not doubt God and His Word and everything you ever been taught, what you have seen with your own eyes.

True friends are not found in blogs, forums and facebook. True friends are found in God's house. I have been at my church for over 7 years, and tonight I think I have finally realized that. In that past 10 years. I  have sought out friendships online. Yes there are some sweet acquaintances I have made. But they never helped me grow. It is my friends at church, that have truly encouraged me. Mrs. Voegtlin and swimming, Mrs. Labate, Mrs. Hughes. The old ladies in my prayer group (I call them the old ladies, many are 20 years my senior or close to it) I so love them. It is my bestest friend Mrs. Hammond that has taught me so much. These are just a few, their are many, many more. I attend such a large church it is so hard to name all.

I listened to so many people on forums it took the joy of actually living out. We didn't do Santa, that was really okay since Sami freaked out by him. Halloween for a few years was out, I love seeing the girls dress up and decorating for the fall.

Soulwinning, I felt guilty by it, then embarrssed, then shame. Wow what blessing I missed from introducing someone to Christ. There are so many things I missed out on because of internet "Christian" forums.
I say this because it is a burden I have felt for a while.
God Bless all

Old Fashion Fun

40th annivesary pictures

Nothing like celebrating with friends

Or eatting cake

Sometimes it is just the excitement of the crowd

Waiting to see a big hug

Thank you Preacher and Mrs. Voegtlin for all the long years of sacrifice. Thank You God, our heavenly Father for not giving up on this church. The members and the community. 

20 more years

Last week my church celebrated 40 victorious years. I was there for the 20th anniversary. I remember going to an amusement park after church, Enchanted Forest. I worked on a route then, South Haven, I work on a route now Hobart. I recently read a blog saying it was wrong to offer gimmicks to get people to church to hear the Gospel. Luke 14:23

And the lord said unto the servant, Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel [them] to come in, that my house may be filled.

I know I am just a female, a simpleton. Hey even my testimony was questioned. When I suggested that the Lord did just that when he healed the blind, made the lame to walk, raised the dead. 

Maybe I am simpleton. The way I see it God didn't make me Greek, or even Hebrew. He made me an American and I am just one of the few that actually speak English. The word compel–verb (used with object)

1.

to force or drive, esp. to a course of action: His disregard ofthe rules compels us to dismiss him.

2.

to secure or bring about by force.

3.

to force to submit; subdue.

4.

to overpower.

5.

Archaic . to drive together; unite by force; herd.

–verb (used without object)

6.

to use force.

7.

to have a powerful and irresistible effect, influence, etc.

So either God's Word is God's Word in the KJV, as translated by Holy profound inspiration of God, or it is just worthless bunch of words.

Nevertheless, 20 more years. That is what I can't wait to see. I don't care if by then we are gimmicking a ride to the moon. As long long as souls are saved and lives changed. That is what I can't wait to see.