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lareli:
I saw 'the exorcist' when I was about 5 years old. I was being raised by my single dad and he didn't know any better. Movies like that and also 'poltergeist' shaped how I viewed 'the devil' and God. I would have nightmares about family members being possessed by the devil and stuff like that.

Knowing the truth... that God created the devil and uses him to accomplish His plan. That God and the devil aren't in some great struggle to see who's going to win... the truth has given me peace for sure.

indianabob:
Hi Pamela,
Childhood memories are always interesting.
I don't remember throwing or being hit with rocks as a teen, but I have often fallen on ice or when running and hit my head on something harder than my head. So maybe that's how God got my attention. In any case what once was bad is turning out for the good. Romans 8:28
Indiana Bob



--- Quote from: Musterseed on January 12, 2017, 05:10:44 PM ---When I was growing up in Newfoundland , (little Ireland) I call it,we had the Prodestant (public schools) and Catholic schools and the kids would throw rocks at each other and say" public,public ring the bell, Catholic,Catholic,  go to hell. 😂 Sometimes the parents would get into it too and tell each other that their children were little devils. I have to laugh when I think back now, My dad would say, " don't worry old trout, there ain't no hell or devils". I believed that.😬. 
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Musterseed:
Hi Mr I Bob
I hope you and your family are well. I am just getting over a nasty flu. Lots of time to rest and read. I am learning so much. I am focused mostly on the NT, I really have a hard time with the OT.
I really love this scripture from (1 Peter 8- 9)
Though you have not seen Him, you love Him. Though you do not now see Him, you believe in Him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with Glory, obtaining the outcome of your Faith
The salvation of your souls."The words of the Lord are so beautiful , sometimes I cry  but mostly I am filled with joy." For our heart rejoices in Him, because we trust in his Holy Name."
I love reading The Psalms too. I had to slow down with my studying, I felt I wasn't absorbing it and
That made me disappointed in myself, but The Lord got me back on track. I love Him so much.
What an amazing gift. Great is Our God.
Oh I wasn't a teen when throwing rocks, I was about ten or so. I left home at fifteen. But yes, sometimes I look back at my childhood, i have no regrets. I hear my pillow calling me. Goodnight and May God Bless You and yours.🙏🏼 Pamela.

lareli:
Thought of this thread yesterday when I heard someone say "if you can't explain something.... even rocket science... if you can't explain it to a 10 year old in a way that they understand, then you don't really understand what you're talking about."

I don't know if that's a true statement for every topic but I think that's a good way to think about what I've learned here at bt.

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