I, too am welcome to open discussion as long as name calling and presumptions are left at the door. The love of God surpasses all understanding. This is what I wish to discuss. As long as it has to do with the edifying of the body of Christ and the love, forgiveness and mercy of God. These are what I seek for.
I have longed for many years for a place where I can fellowship with like minded believers. They are few and far between. I am from the bible belt and hence the majority are bible thumping hellfire and brimstone preachers. Not to be calling anyone names, but just so you understand of my situation. We are taught to call Him our Father. My physical father is a good man and I know he loves me, but my heavenly Father has a fatherly love which is greater. Until I realized that I truly can do nothing of my ownself, and that His will be done and not mine...then God (my father) turned a light on and welcomed me with open and loving arms. His ways are wise indeed, by Him being a loving Father, I had to get to that point first before He would show me the infinite love He has in store for not just me, but for all of His creation. It is His creation to do with as He pleases, to mold (create), us in His image through His son Jesus.
As my signature denotes below, it is all about love. Love for God and love for our neighbor. Love casts out all fear.
Sincerely,
Gary