Mammamel
09-15-2007, 06:02 PM
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.
I have been thinking on these a lot lately.
I have found that some still claim PH is full of “nasty vile women” and yes that is a quote. Apparently from some one here.
I have decided to answer this charge from what I personally see and have seen by women on PH.
I will go fruit by fruit.
Love. Women here reach out to others. They send cards and caring prayers, even gifts when one is ill or grieving.
Joy. The women of PH rally around and rejoice with their sisters who have over come satan’s will for their lives. They share their joy in small and large miracles with each other.
Peace. We know peace and share it with each other. Yes satan attacks now and then, but we all share our peace in God, with those who need it.
Longsuffering. This is also translated patience. We are patient and we explain over and over things we believe. We do not force folks to believe as we do, but we are strong to state why we believe what we do, and unless some one shows us why it is wrong, we will not change our view.
Gentleness. This shows how we treat each other when trouble strikes. We pray for and uplift those who have fallen.
Goodness. To me this is represented whenever I hold close the quilt that Leah stitched for me, made from the materials PHer’s shared from their stashes, and mailed with money they shared as well. There are other ways this has been shown. Reaching out to those (and yes there have been more than just the recent one) who have lost their children.
Faith. This is what PH is founded on. It is why we can welcome all Bible based religions. It is also why we do not ban based on religion. We do expect them to follow the Bible’s way. We will stand against those who do not, but no stones are thrown because they do not agree with us.
Meekness. To me this is letting God do the talking. If it is not in His word, then it is a moot point. It is also accepting guidance from others who may be older and wiser. Just because the older and wiser disagree with younger ladies, does not mean they need to adjust to suit the young ones.
Temperance. This can also be translated as self control. I practice this daily. Especially when I read some one attacking PH.
The person making the above claim insists that differing ideas are shut down. Well yes. If some one comes on PH and says, women preachers are ok, they will be shut down. Why? Because God says otherwise. Plainly so. If someone comes on and says if a marriage fails because one spouse cheats, it is the fault of the spouse who did not, they will be shut down. Why? Because adultery ends a marriage, it defiles the marriage bed, not the act of being betrayed.These are recent issues discussed on PH. In every instance the Bible clearly shows what is right and correct and that is what we uphold. Not some man made religious doctrine. Not some feel better about yourself and make sure you never cross anyone else because that is judging baloney.
So person who says we are nasty vile women for not agreeing with you, study. Perhaps, just perhaps, we have studied and know something you do not after all, I know God is never wrong. Ergo, by following what HE says, a person can not go wrong. Also remember who is calling who names and casting stones.
When I read comments like this, if i begin to get a doubt, I go back and reread my pms. I save some. I get them from ladies who tell me things like, until they found PH they never really believed God cared for them. That they didn't know Christ as their personal savior until we showed them the way. PH is here for those women, and for the ones who want solid bible teaching. PH is not a feel good site. We are not here for folks who want to believe God is a big marshmallow who allows anything we decide is ok. We are not here for the no joy in mudville group either who call everything a sin. God points out sin, and instructs us how to decide if something is or not.
So to those who really are unhappy here, I suggest you go on and find a site that makes you happy. All I promise to do is not follow you around being negative about you. I respectfully request that you do the same.
I have been thinking on these a lot lately.
I have found that some still claim PH is full of “nasty vile women” and yes that is a quote. Apparently from some one here.
I have decided to answer this charge from what I personally see and have seen by women on PH.
I will go fruit by fruit.
Love. Women here reach out to others. They send cards and caring prayers, even gifts when one is ill or grieving.
Joy. The women of PH rally around and rejoice with their sisters who have over come satan’s will for their lives. They share their joy in small and large miracles with each other.
Peace. We know peace and share it with each other. Yes satan attacks now and then, but we all share our peace in God, with those who need it.
Longsuffering. This is also translated patience. We are patient and we explain over and over things we believe. We do not force folks to believe as we do, but we are strong to state why we believe what we do, and unless some one shows us why it is wrong, we will not change our view.
Gentleness. This shows how we treat each other when trouble strikes. We pray for and uplift those who have fallen.
Goodness. To me this is represented whenever I hold close the quilt that Leah stitched for me, made from the materials PHer’s shared from their stashes, and mailed with money they shared as well. There are other ways this has been shown. Reaching out to those (and yes there have been more than just the recent one) who have lost their children.
Faith. This is what PH is founded on. It is why we can welcome all Bible based religions. It is also why we do not ban based on religion. We do expect them to follow the Bible’s way. We will stand against those who do not, but no stones are thrown because they do not agree with us.
Meekness. To me this is letting God do the talking. If it is not in His word, then it is a moot point. It is also accepting guidance from others who may be older and wiser. Just because the older and wiser disagree with younger ladies, does not mean they need to adjust to suit the young ones.
Temperance. This can also be translated as self control. I practice this daily. Especially when I read some one attacking PH.
The person making the above claim insists that differing ideas are shut down. Well yes. If some one comes on PH and says, women preachers are ok, they will be shut down. Why? Because God says otherwise. Plainly so. If someone comes on and says if a marriage fails because one spouse cheats, it is the fault of the spouse who did not, they will be shut down. Why? Because adultery ends a marriage, it defiles the marriage bed, not the act of being betrayed.These are recent issues discussed on PH. In every instance the Bible clearly shows what is right and correct and that is what we uphold. Not some man made religious doctrine. Not some feel better about yourself and make sure you never cross anyone else because that is judging baloney.
So person who says we are nasty vile women for not agreeing with you, study. Perhaps, just perhaps, we have studied and know something you do not after all, I know God is never wrong. Ergo, by following what HE says, a person can not go wrong. Also remember who is calling who names and casting stones.
When I read comments like this, if i begin to get a doubt, I go back and reread my pms. I save some. I get them from ladies who tell me things like, until they found PH they never really believed God cared for them. That they didn't know Christ as their personal savior until we showed them the way. PH is here for those women, and for the ones who want solid bible teaching. PH is not a feel good site. We are not here for folks who want to believe God is a big marshmallow who allows anything we decide is ok. We are not here for the no joy in mudville group either who call everything a sin. God points out sin, and instructs us how to decide if something is or not.
So to those who really are unhappy here, I suggest you go on and find a site that makes you happy. All I promise to do is not follow you around being negative about you. I respectfully request that you do the same.