We Are Staying

[Latreia]

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We who love each other as Christians
will not be driven out.

Even those of us who must resign as
protest, knowing all the while those of
us who love them, will return to be with us.

We claim the right to post without threats
from any quarter and we shall not be
driven out of any website where there
are still Christians who love Christians.

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[BelindaP]

Yep, I agree, and I'm not leaving either.

[Criada]

Amen.

[rmw8855]

:amen:

[ContentInHim]

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We who love each other as Christians
will not be driven out.

Even those of us who must resign as
protest, knowing all the while those of
us who love them, will return to be with us.

We claim the right to post without threats
from any quarter and we shall not be
driven out of any website where there
are still Christians who love Christians.

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I'll stay though I may not post as much!

[Auntie]

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[Latreia]

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We who love each other as Christians
will not be driven out.

Even those of us who must resign as
protest, knowing all the while those of
us who love them, will return to be with us.

We claim the right to post without threats
from any quarter and we shall not be
driven out of any website where there
are still Christians who love Christians.

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Thank you, Lord, for Lighting my path.

I will keep your people in my heart.

Here I stand until my death.

Amen

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ps..Please let my subscription run out first.

[Auntie]

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[Latreia]

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Auntie,
I mourn for your loss of hope here.

But Christ is here, within me.

If I were the only person left in the world, Christ would still be here.

This I will always believe.

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[JimfromOhio]

Thank you Latreia. :hug: :wave:

The CC Forum has been under attack by the devil for a few weeks now.:(

This is the only sub-forum at Foru.ms that resembled the old ChristianForums we all used to love. And that is why it is under attack, and will continue to be under attack.

:(

This post is an example why I gave up Foru.ms. Its not Foru.ms fault but rather people who can't control themselves.

As to the topic of this thread, I don't think I will be staying much longer.

[Latreia]

Jim the topic of the thread is staying for love of Christians.

This thread is not about leaving and why.

This thread is about hope.

If it gets shut down, it will not be the fault of staff, it will be on those who post without caring about another Christian's hope.

[Latreia]

God rules this world and the entire universe.

All creation belongs only to God.

[Latreia]

On a hill far away, stood an old rugged Cross
The emblem of suffering and shame
And I love that old Cross where the dearest and best
For a world of lost sinners was slain.
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So I'll cherish the old rugged Cross
Till my trophies at last I lay down
I will cling to the old rugged Cross
And exchange it some day for a crown.
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To the old rugged cross I will ever be true;
Its shame and reproach gladly bear;
Then He’ll call me some day to my home far away,
Where His glory forever I’ll share.
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So I'll cherish the old rugged Cross
Till my trophies at last I lay down
I will cling to the old rugged Cross
And exchange it some day for a crown.
http://www.simplyangel.com/angelfiles/Graphics/hillfarawaystars.jpe
So I'll cherish the old rugged Cross
Till my trophies at last I lay down
I will cling to the old rugged Cross
And exchange it some day for a crown.
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I'll exchange it some day for a crown.

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[GreenMunchkin]

God rules this world and the entire universe.

All creation belongs only to God.:amen:

Thank You, Lord Jesus :hug: Our rock, and our Saviour. Less of us, more of You, Lord.

[PreachersWife2004]

Built on the Rock the church doth stand,
Even when steeples are falling;
Crumbled have spires in every land,
Bells still are chiming and calling;
Calling the young and old to rest,
But above all the soul distressed,
Longing for rest everlasting.


Surely in temples made with hands,
God, the Most High, is not dwelling;
High above earth His temple stands,
All earthly temples excelling;
Yet He whom heavens cannot contain
Chose to abide on earth with men,
Built in our bodies His temple.


We are God’s house of living stones,
Builded for His habitation;
He through baptismal grace us owns,
Heirs of His wondrous salvation;
Were we but two His Name to tell,
Yet He would deign with us to dwell,
With all His grace and His favor.


Now we may gather with our King;
Even in the lowliest dwelling:
Praises to Him we there may bring,
His wondrous mercy foretelling;
Jesus His grace to us accords,
Spirit and life are all His words,
His truth doth hallow the temple.


Still we our earthly temples rear,
That we may herald His praises;
They are the homes where He draws near
And little children embraces,
Beautiful things in them are said,
God there with us His covenant made,
Making us heirs of His Kingdom.


Here stands the font before our eyes
Telling how God did receive us;
The altar recalls Christ’s sacrifice
And what His table doth give us;
Here sounds the Word that doth proclaim
Christ yesterday, today, the same,
Yea, and for aye our Redeemer.


Grant then, O God, wherever men roam,
That, when the church bells are ringing,
Many in saving faith may come
Where Christ His message is bringing:
“I know Mine own, Mine own know Me;
Ye, not the world, My face shall see.
My peace I leave with you.”

[PreachersWife2004]

We sang that hymn the day after 9/11 in the children's chapel service, and as haunting as the melody is, the lyrics are comforting. Whenever I begin to doubt, I sing this hymn.

:hug:

[Tangeloper]

We sang that hymn the day after 9/11 in the children's chapel service, and as haunting as the melody is, the lyrics are comforting. Whenever I begin to doubt, I sing this hymn.

:hug:
I'm not familiar with that hymn. Can you share the Title and whom it was written by? Thank you. :)

[PreachersWife2004]

Here's (http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/b/u/builton.htm) a great page with the lyrics and all pertinent info, and the song itself is playing in the background.

[Tangeloper]

Here's (http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/b/u/builton.htm) a great page with the lyrics and all pertinent info, and the song itself is playing in the background.
Oh cool, thank you! :hug:

[BAFRIEND]

I will not walk away from my brothers and sisters in Christ. What they do to the weakest of us in faith- they also do to Jesus.

[HowardDean]

I see no reason to leave.

[synger]

I've been here from close to the beginning. I've been here through all the bad behaviour. I see no reason to leave, though sometimes I take a few days' break.

[ladybug1980]

I don't plan to officially leave

Although I have noticed some regulars from here, absent over these past couple days, if I am not mistaken

[Tenebrae]

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We who love each other as Christians
will not be driven out.

Even those of us who must resign as
protest, knowing all the while those of
us who love them, will return to be with us.

We claim the right to post without threats
from any quarter and we shall not be
driven out of any website where there
are still Christians who love Christians.

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Is this your own work?

Its really powerful.:thumbsup:

[Tangeloper]

I have no plans on leaving, I like this forum too much as it's the first place I really got to know when I joined this site in the first place. (Both I and the forum were new at the same time. :) ) There have been times when I haven't posted very often, but I've never considered actually signing out of membership.

I hope that's alright with all of you! :)

[HowardDean]

You'll have to pass the intricate questionaire.

[HowardDean]

;)

[SolomonVII]

As long as there are enough posts by like-minded (or even quasi-like-minded conservatives) to keep things interesting, I'll keep up my subscriptions here.

Hard to say though at this point if there will be enough people interested in the same conservative issues that I enjoy discussing.

[Tangeloper]

You'll have to pass the intricate questionaire.
ROFL!!! ;)

[Criada]

:)

[SunMessenger]

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Holy Father I am here again to pray for your will to be done. I pray for all that is good and kind to succeed. I also pray for your justice for all that is contrary to your will. I promise to follow your guide to the best of my human ability and to shun all that is not from you. Thank you Father for another day where I may shine for you among my friends and family. Thank you Father for your protections from all that is evil. I love you Father and I promise to never forget the passion of Christ.
Amen

[Latreia]

I've been here from close to the beginning. I've been here through all the bad behaviour. I see no reason to leave, though sometimes I take a few days' break.

Maybe even months....:hug:

Is this your own work?

Its really powerful.:thumbsup:

Only my words, perhaps only truth can be powerul.
Your words are healing to me.

You'll have to pass the intricate questionaire.

Know that name, all too familiar.

But since I have so many failures, one
more will hardly matter, it seems.

Right now I celebrate those who love
all Christians.

:groupray:

[Latreia]

In case anyone noted, my name got taken off the Membership List.

This was an accident, neither my intention nor staff error. It was a case of two ships that passed in the night with no lights on.

As I put it, I want Conservation Christian membership for Life.

Literally.

:amen:

[D'Ann]

I love the Old Rugged Cross hymnal. That was one of my all time heart felt favorite songs from my childhood and teen years. Thank you Latreia for posting the words... What a wonderful reminder as to what it's about... Jesus... the Cross... Salvation... but underneath the obvious... about healing and love and hope and faith...

I love the following song... it touches my heart like no other.

Amazing Grace Lyrics

"Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound,
That saved a wretch like me....
I once was lost but now am found,
Was blind, but now, I see.

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T'was Grace that taught...
my heart to fear.
And Grace, my fears relieved.
How precious did that Grace appear...
the hour I first believed.

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Through many dangers, toils and snares...
we have already come.
T'was Grace that brought us safe thus far...
and Grace will lead us home.

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The Lord has promised good to me...
His word my hope secures.
He will my shield and portion be...
as long as life endures.

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When we've been here ten thousand years...
bright shining as the sun.
We've no less days to sing God's praise...
then when we've first begun.

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"Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound,
That saved a wretch like me....
I once was lost but now am found,
Was blind, but now, I see.
(end)
http://www.littleleaf.com/amazinggrace.htm

[Epiphanygirl]

*EG bunkers down and puts on her armor..........I'm not leaving.....been sick, but still here!!!:groupray:

God protect Your faithful through these trying times, shield us from those who would try to tear us from Your teachings and Your grace:holy:

[WarriorAngel]

Can someone fill me in. :wave:
Thank you.

[Latreia]

Can someone fill me in. :wave:
Thank you.

In a nutshell, no pun intended, Warrior Angel, those of like mind like your mind.

And thankful you are a member of CC.

:hug:


:holy:

[WarriorAngel]

In a nutshell, no pun intended, Warrior Angel, those of like mind like your mind.

And thankful you are a member of CC.

:hug:


:holy:

So this is a STICK TOGETHER thread? :thumbsup:

Ok... I am kinda lost what is going on outside...
Been in OBOB too much.

[Latreia]

Dear Preacher's Wife,

Wanted to hear another rendition of Built Upon the Rock and stumbled across (as usual, stumbling) another Built Upon the Rock.

Wanted to share it, too.

:hug:

http://www.defordmusic.com/builtupontherock.htm


Mp3, opens in Windows Media

[Debi1967]

I love the Old Rugged Cross hymnal. That was one of my all time heart felt favorite songs from my childhood and teen years. Thank you Latreia for posting the words... What a wonderful reminder as to what it's about... Jesus... the Cross... Salvation... but underneath the obvious... about healing and love and hope and faith...

I love the following song... it touches my heart like no other.

Amazing Grace Lyrics

"Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound,
That saved a wretch like me....
I once was lost but now am found,
Was blind, but now, I see.



T'was Grace that taught...
my heart to fear.
And Grace, my fears relieved.
How precious did that Grace appear...
the hour I first believed.




Through many dangers, toils and snares...
we have already come.
T'was Grace that brought us safe thus far...
and Grace will lead us home.



The Lord has promised good to me...
His word my hope secures.
He will my shield and portion be...
as long as life endures.



When we've been here ten thousand years...
bright shining as the sun.
We've no less days to sing God's praise...
then when we've first begun.



"Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound,
That saved a wretch like me....
I once was lost but now am found,
Was blind, but now, I see.
(end)

http://www.littleleaf.com/amazinggrace.htm

Ahh the beauty of Amazing Grace which God has for us!

:)

[Latreia]

:Clears throat:

Well, we stayed.

crickets


Yup, we showed 'um.



Did we ever.


Oh, yeah. :feeble hi-sign:


HIGH SIGN



:tutu:


:sorry:

:sigh:

[Latreia]

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[Latreia]

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[Latreia]

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[Latreia]

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[MrJim]

:D ...know the feelin'

[Criada]

:Clears throat:

Well, we stayed.

crickets


Yup, we showed 'um.



Did we ever.


Oh, yeah. :feeble hi-sign:


HIGH SIGN



:tutu:


:sorry:

:sigh:
:hug: :hug: :hug:
God is working, sweetie.
And it is worth staying to see what He will do!!

[Debi1967]

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[BelindaP]

I really like that picure.

[Latreia]

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Gorgeous, may I add to my best angel children?

Here is one that all have seen, but it has been my favorite for so long:

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[DerSchweik]

I am a Christian. I love the Lord and it is my desire to serve Him.

My values are Christian and conservative - something I find impossible to separate either philosophically or theologically;

As such, these values are what motivate me.

I will not be moved from these values - for that would mean being forced to value something different.

I will not be made to feel ashamed of these values.

Rather than protest, I will pray.

Rather than complain, I will serve.

Rather than be angered, I will love.

Rather than be offended, I will look to the cross.

Rather than leave, I will stay.

In all things, gracious, humble, and content with what the Lord provides.

In Him and in His love and expectations for all of us,

:amen:

[~free~]

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Gorgeous, may I add to my best angel children?

Here is one that all have seen, but it has been my favorite for so long:

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These 2 pictures are beautiful! I love child angel pictures!

[Debi1967]

Gorgeous, may I add to my best angel children?

Here is one that all have seen, but it has been my favorite for so long:

http://www1.foru.ms/attachment.php?attachmentid=98876&d=1175022065


Of course my friend have at it

[Debi1967]

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[Debi1967]

I am a Christian. I love the Lord and it is my desire to serve Him.

My values are Christian and conservative - something I find impossible to separate either philosophically or theologically;

As such, these values are what motivate me.

I will not be moved from these values - for that would mean being forced to value something different.

I will not be made to feel ashamed of these values.

Rather than protest, I will pray.

Rather than complain, I will serve.

Rather than be angered, I will love.

Rather than be offended, I will look to the cross.

Rather than leave, I will stay.

In all things, gracious, humble, and content with what the Lord provides.

In Him and in His love and expectations for all of us,

:amen:
Beautiful Amen

[Debi1967]

I really like that picure.
Thank you Belinda