Forum: Extras! Extras! Read All About It!
09-24-2019, 07:05 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 6,332
Re: Cal = Igzy
This makes complete sense. Couldn't have a more incisive and clear voice doing these YouTubes. Thanks, Cal.
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Forum: Papers by various
08-31-2019, 11:32 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 8,096
Re: Houston Chronicle Articles
The police should be involved.
There will be questions, like the ones you raised.
But are they even asked? The police ought to be a safeguard - not the only reason concerns are addressed.
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Forum: Papers by various
08-31-2019, 11:28 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 8,096
Re: Houston Chronicle Articles
The presumption that “you know what you would do if the trauma happened to you” is an indication that you haven’t experienced very much trauma. And certainly not any of the kind described in the...
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Forum: Introductions and Testimonies
06-26-2019, 03:13 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,746
Re: How this 2nd gen came to leave the LC
Hannah:
Your testimony brings tears to my eyes. It was an earnest and honest path.
I wonder if you would expound on the above. Many of us have deep connection with some with whom we...
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Forum: Papers by various
06-20-2019, 10:14 AM
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Replies: 267
Views: 57,297
Re: A FB post
It is no accident that the very first book published by the BBs after Witness Lee's death was about "spiritual authority" - emphasizing "The Deputy Authority" and "The Wise Master Builder."
This...
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Forum: Introductions and Testimonies
06-18-2019, 10:38 AM
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Replies: 76
Views: 16,055
Re: Awoken after 38 Years
Koinonia:
You might try quoting what you read and then ask questions. Given that Jo is actually on this thread, you might try avoiding 1) talking about her in third person; 2) being caustic...
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Forum: Introductions and Testimonies
06-18-2019, 09:49 AM
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Replies: 76
Views: 16,055
Re: Awoken after 38 Years
I think this is a really important part of the story of leaving, particularly for second generation. Jo, I think you did a really dynamic job of describing the difficult process.
The experience...
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Forum: Introductions and Testimonies
06-16-2019, 12:24 PM
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Replies: 76
Views: 16,055
Re: Awoken after 38 Years
Thanks for sharing, Joanna. You'll find a lot of rich experience and wisdom on these pages. These folks can be rough around the edges (I'm looking at you Ohio and Unto :)) but have huge hearts,...
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Forum: Oh Lord, Where Do We Go From Here?
09-18-2018, 03:05 PM
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Replies: 76
Views: 16,096
Re: How do you know the Lord's leading?
Thanks, Trapped, for this post and question.
I've only lurked on the forum for a long time, but this question you pose is quite central for all Christians, especially those who have or are...
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Forum: Introductions and Testimonies
12-19-2015, 11:36 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 19,917
Re: I'm a student in the FTT - AMA
All (and to AMA):
He/She did get piled on with a multitude of response. It would have been overwhelming.
But if it was a genuine question - a burning one - no amount of push-back would have...
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Forum: Introductions and Testimonies
12-19-2015, 11:22 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 24,738
Re: In need of advice
Dear New Beginnings:
Goodness. Isn't this the most perfect critique of any Christian who desires to do or be more for his/her Lord?
We're all fine when we aren't at our own "low." It because...
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Forum: Writings of Former Members
06-01-2014, 12:20 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 5,046
Creating Mission - by Chuck Debelak
I don't feel shameful at all in this shameless plug:
My father now has two books available on amazon.com. They are, strictly speaking, missives on education. They are profound in their own...
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Forum: Oh Lord, Where Do We Go From Here?
01-17-2014, 06:08 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 12,099
Re: For OBW - What is the nature of Faith?
Mike:
First, this thread was specifically started because you asked UNTO if we could discuss non-LC-related topics, and that you’d been thinking about the nature of faith. UNTO, discussed that, I...
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Forum: Orthopraxy - Christian Practice
01-17-2014, 03:55 PM
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Replies: 234
Views: 220,555
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Forum: Orthopraxy - Christian Practice
01-17-2014, 03:41 PM
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Replies: 234
Views: 220,555
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Forum: Orthopraxy - Christian Practice
01-17-2014, 01:59 PM
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Replies: 234
Views: 220,555
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Forum: Orthopraxy - Christian Practice
01-16-2014, 10:10 PM
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Replies: 234
Views: 220,555
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Forum: Oh Lord, Where Do We Go From Here?
01-16-2014, 07:52 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 12,099
For OBW - What is the nature of Faith?
Faith, MIke. Here's your thread.
I can lead a "well-lived" Christian life and never require faith, in a particular sense. I could just master cultural norms and vocabulary. If I'm dynamic,...
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Forum: Orthopraxy - Christian Practice
01-16-2014, 07:15 PM
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Replies: 234
Views: 220,555
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Forum: Orthopraxy - Christian Practice
01-16-2014, 05:20 PM
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Replies: 234
Views: 220,555
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Forum: Orthopraxy - Christian Practice
01-16-2014, 05:05 PM
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Replies: 234
Views: 220,555
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Forum: Oh Lord, Where Do We Go From Here?
11-25-2013, 10:49 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 4,126
The Lord led me to...
This, to some extent, is a Local Church-ism. Someone's made a decision - perhaps even controversial. Their safe guard is that the "lord led them" to do such-and-such.
I have read this here...
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Forum: If you really Nee to know
06-05-2013, 01:44 PM
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Replies: 92
Views: 50,510
Re: Spiritual Authority by Watchman Nee
I can't tell if we're disagreeing on any key issue any more... :) It seems as though you are in disagreement with Nee's articulation of delegated authority while still maintaining that God does, in...
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Forum: If you really Nee to know
06-05-2013, 10:21 AM
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Replies: 92
Views: 50,510
Re: Spiritual Authority by Watchman Nee
Amen! I've always been bothered by the use if Moses or other OT figures as examples of deputy authority. In the OT God NEEDED deputy authority. But Christ completely altered that! To revert back to...
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Forum: If you really Nee to know
06-05-2013, 08:57 AM
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Replies: 92
Views: 50,510
Re: Spiritual Authority by Watchman Nee
I agree that through Christs speaking, we will act on His behalf and even exercise His authority. That happens fluidly through his instant speaking/leading.
That is different than having a...
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