Tondemarsh: Lost Things — Has anyone of us ever wondered why Jesus told the three parables in Luke 15:3-7 (Lost Sheep), 15:8-10 (Lost Coin) and 15:11-32 (Lost [Prodigal] Son)? I mean why use three parables that, more or less, convey the same message? Yet one thing is clear from the bible itself: the word of God never repeats anything without reason. An example of this is with Pharaoh’s dream in the OT. When Joseph…

Simpungwe: holy communion — thanks Tonde. and its nice to have u back on the forum. i get a little weary when i see people refusing to take part for reasons of not being ready. so i look foward to reading more of what you would have researched and please be sure to give us some of the interesting things you learned while you were away. God Speed

Tondemarsh: holy communion — Thank you for the topic James. I've grown used to hearing people talk of preparing for the holy communion and sort of accepted it without really asking if we can be able to say that we are ready. If our righteousness is just "filthy rags" and our attempt to save ourselves is nothing more than trying to cover our nakedness with fig leaves, then I doubt we can ever say we are ready for the holy…

Ceehga: Community Announcement from ceehga — it'll only be fair if we promote fair honesty.those who joined and dont know why they did so should not give God and the world a false sense of fellowship (in this forum).it is necessary to know that there's no sin in not joining this forum

Simpungwe: holy communion — guys, sori i had posted ths question earlier bt in d wrong category. my question is,is there such a thing as 'preparing' oneself to partake of the holy communion.if so wat are those steps.can a sinner lyk u & i actualy be able to say 'am ready'. i await ur responses God Speed

Simpungwe: We need serious re-kindling in our lives as a group.its nt enough 2 "do the church thing and walk away" i 4 one am nt satisfied.most of us may b ok in our personal walks wit christ bt i don think we r so much together! wat can we do 2 improve? — wel in regard to d prayer dept,its hard to do anything when thers no feedback.we planned to pray for pple's resolutions & requests 1wk b4 d new yr,no response.btw,if any1 wants to ansa my q in conversations,plz do.its bn thea a while nw.i think we just hv o do wit wat we have. rekindling will have to b dne by those calling for it.we cant kip waitin & complaining.tendo,ingz tonde,lets kip ths…