> Introductions, Announcements, and More of Ray's Teachings
I forgot to introduce myself
OBrenda:
PSSsssst....I think Krista just ate the last cupcake, eating for two you know! ;D ;) ;D
Roy Monis:
Hi1 Jeff
I hear you're one of the Oldies on this forum so meet me a forum Newbie. So seeing that you are the Oldie I'm looking forward to learning from you all that I've missed over the past 87 years.
W E L C O M E ;D ::) ;) A B O A R D
God bless you brother in our joint walk in Christ.
Love in Christ Jesus.
Roy UK
JeffH:
--- Quote from: joyful1 on August 06, 2008, 12:49:01 AM --- :D Seriously though, what was your favorite part of the LOF series and why?
Joyce :)
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I haven't read through the series for a while, I'll have to go back and refresh my memory. I don't know if it's organic (turning 50 next year) or just the way my brain works, but all of the papers Ray has written have congealed into a massive concept of spirituality (in my mind). It's like learning math. At some point you're just using it, rather than thinking about it and then applying it. I used to try to talk to people about these amazing spiritual truths, but like many of you have found, it just upsets most people. Christians anyway. Nonbelievers seem to like it. Every once in a while I'll go over and holler at CARM just to keep my mind fresh, but other than that I don't share much.
The truth is that everything I've read here was new when I first found the site. I was a traditional believer and relied on what my pastor told me. Ray helped me to - for the first time in my life - start finding the truth for myself. His teaching brought me to find things he hasn't talked about, but *cringe* I don't spend any time on my knees and am not qualified to "know" things. I talk to God all day, every day. I feel Him all the time, but I haven't gotten on my knees for years. More than ever though, my heart is humbled by the things God has shown me and I've never been more aware of His awesome grace and mercy. I guess in my heart, I'm spiritually on my knees all day. Not sure if that's enough though.
One thing that's always stuck in my mind over the years (I don't know which paper it's in) is the fact that Adam "knew" he would die and sacrificed himself for his beloved bride, reflecting what Jesus would do 5,000 years later. This is astounding and I've never heard any preacher other than Ray say anything like this. Who can look at that and say Scripture is a human concoction with a straight face?!!!
I think one of the reasons I haven't participated much is because you all have the knowledge and the heart to match. There's really nothing to contribute from an intellectual perspective. It's my heart that was aching for fellowship, but I didn't recognize it until recently. :)
JeffH:
--- Quote from: Roy Monis UK on August 06, 2008, 11:50:39 AM ---Hi1 Jeff
I hear you're one of the Oldies on this forum so meet me a forum Newbie. So seeing that you are the Oldie I'm looking forward to learning from you all that I've missed over the past 87 years.
God bless you brother in our joint walk in Christ.
Love in Christ Jesus.
Roy UK
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Thanks Roy, but I suspect that at 87 years young, I'd be at your feet listening on every word you had to say. :)
JeffH:
--- Quote from: Kat on August 04, 2008, 06:03:43 PM ---It is good to stay close to those of like mind, we can be a good help to one another in sharing these truths.
mercy, peace and love
Kat
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Amen, Kat!
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