We believe:

Amber - posted on 03/18/2013

Amen!

Catherine - posted on 03/17/2013

Agree... 100%!!!

Victoria - posted on 03/15/2013

Hi Amanda,
Have you considered getting another translation? I'm not sure which you use, but something like an NIV combined with a paraphrase such as the NLT or Message version can be helpful to understanding.
Try reading early in the day, when little one is down for a nap & try in stints of 15 minutes to start with a couple of times a day.
Trusting & believing is a personally choice, so I don't really know what to tell you to help you do that other than ask for the Holy Spirit to assist you.
Pray before you read & after you read asking the Holy Spirit to help you understand & continue His ministry even after you have finished.

I trust this helps, I will keep you in prayer.
Blessings, Pastor Victoria MacPherson.

Amanda - posted on 03/10/2013

I agree with all of this. As a young working mother, it is hard to always remember these values. It is hard for me ti be patient with my 1 yr old and understand why he does some things. I get discouraged easily and give up. I have tried staying in the word a few times but I always have an excuse not to continue reading (too tired, don't understand it, etc...) what are some good ways to stay in the Word and trust that God is speaking to you?

Diane - posted on 03/04/2013

I agree totally

Linda - posted on 11/30/2012

Amen! :D Blessings I am new to this community! So Hi , I am not sure how it works yet but I am sure I will catch on quickly! Hopefully haha! Abiding in Christ daily is our strength , In Him I can go through anything!

Stacy - posted on 10/14/2012

Great reminding words on how great God and his people are. Thank You. I needed this! God bless you

Trina - posted on 07/06/2012

I have been raised in church all of my life! I have heard many sermons preached about sin... and against sinners. I have to say, this is the first time in my 29 years that I've ever seen (or read) something that is SO true. The statement about the balance of truth and grace! You can't have one without the other! Love this!!! Thank you!!!

Nikki - posted on 06/12/2012

I love this! It is really great and enpowering when busy moms take time out of their schedule to speak the word of the Lord Jesus Christ! Thank you ma'am you are a blessing! :)

Ingke - posted on 06/09/2012

Wow i really love this statement of believe . Its great to read and it makes a lot clear to me . Me and my fiance have had a hard time in the last year not only work-wise but also with friends from church . People that dont agree with a christian couple living together if they are not married . I dont blame or disagree in that , but i think they are leaving a huge part out ... what about the love ???? Is it not love that brings you together and in love that you get married ??? Love is what binds us ! Why is a piece of paper and 2 rings that anybody could buy more important than the Love that can not be bought ??? Love is given to us to share so how can it be disreguarded like that ? I would be very happy to hear your views about this !!!!God bless you all

Gail - posted on 06/06/2012

Thanks, Heather. It is a beautiful statement of basic Christian beliefs.

K - posted on 01/31/2012

amen

Amber - posted on 12/20/2011

i joined your group but i am christian and do not believe in the trinity i believe that heavenly father Jesus Christ and the Holy Ghost are three separate entities that make up the god head and ii do believe that Christ died for us and that on the 3rd day he was risen i do believe that we still have to show our faith in works not in word alone. i believe in everything else you believe except the trinity if that is a problem please remove me from your group

Gemma - posted on 08/22/2011

I'm new to this group & this is a great way to start - Amen!

Tammy - posted on 08/06/2011

Love this and agree 100%!!

Kim - posted on 08/02/2011

Amen!

Candice - posted on 06/26/2011

Amen! Well stated Heather.

~Candice
mylovefromhome.blogspot.com

Lisa - posted on 05/07/2011

Wendy, If I were to turn you away because you were gay is a rediculous thing. The Bible calls it an abomination, but he calls a liar the same thing. If I were to say, " I am a Christian liar, I hope I can join your group," people would laugh and treat it like nothing, but slap "lesbian" on it and it's a whole other story.
God sees sin as sin. No sin is greater than another. He even consideres hate as murder. abomination is abomination and Revelations says that we all have our place in the pit. Repentance is for everyone and it is not selective. the Word says "any man who says he is without sin is a liar." I love you for your openness and transparancy. I am here for you and will help you anyway I can through your journey.

Lisa - posted on 05/07/2011

I agree Shari, You can be passionate about this all you want, but if you dont have any compassion you wont touch any souls. Jesus came for the sinner, the whole are not in need of a physician. He fed the masses before he preached to him. I do not compromose what I believe, I do not apologize for my beliefs. Jesus said if we are ashamed of Him he will be ashamed of us.... But I wont chase away a soul w/ fire and brimstone. None of us were born saved and only one was born perfect, Jesus Christ. Everyone used to be something.

Lisa - posted on 05/07/2011

Thank you.

Tabitha - posted on 04/16/2011

Amen! I also am impressed with this statement of beliefs. Thanks for posting it! I Thank God that people are able to find a group of believers who will share the Word of God and not uphold sin.

Anne - posted on 04/11/2011

Welcome Natalie

Natalie - posted on 04/11/2011

Glad I joined this community today! I'm gonna stay here! :)

Danielle - posted on 03/19/2011

thank you for the holiness passage from titus, that we are not to use our salvation as a sin liceance! amen to that. jesus said, "if you love me, you will obey me"

halleluah

Sharon - posted on 01/06/2011

AMEN!!!

Lisa - posted on 01/02/2011

It is good to hear these words and know that I am not alone. :)

Heather - posted on 12/29/2010

Wendy, I am sorry that I am just now seeing your post! Please forgive me in taking so long to get back to you. I agree 100% with what Sandy wrote. I would need to dialog with you further before I could say you were immoral or impure. This is a VERY touchy subject, but also an important one. If you would like to dialog further I would love to do so in a private message.

Sandy - posted on 11/23/2010

Wendy,
I believe strictly by the Bible. I do what I am supposed to do. I do not dislike you because you are a lesbian, but I also respect the Bible and believe that you are living in sin because of your lifestyle. I have had many friends who were gay over the years, and I have told them all the same thing when asked. I believe that the lifestyle is a sin, but I would be wrong if I aimed toward you the "hate" of the sin. It is not you that I dislike or do not want to support in your walk, but I do not like or agree with your lifestyle. I don't want you to take the message at me being rude, mean, or ugly about it. I am just simply stating my beliefs. But, your lifestyle or sin, makes you no less my sister in Christ. If that makes sense. You love people through things, you don't alienate them and make them feel like they are not wanted and welcome, in my opinion, that is a large problem with some Christians. They are not able to accept a person, without alienating them due their sin no matter what that sin may be. I think you are loved and can be encouraged in your spiritual walk, not necessarily in your lifestyle though. If you see what I am saying. I can befriend anyone without supporting a sin, a lifestyle, or a bad habit. Some Christians have a problem with this, but you do that or risk turning people away from God, and God would not want us alienating people from His family.

Wendy - posted on 11/23/2010

As a Christian Lesbian mom, I am wondering if I fall under your immoral and/or impure people or if I have a place here? Not starting a flame war, just wanting to know where I stand and I can find support through my spiritual journey here.
Wendy

Sandy - posted on 11/23/2010

Heather,
It is always great to read a post of faith when someone believes in the Bible as saying what means, and meaning what it says. I have written for a Christian ministry website for several years. I have also been a member of several Christian networks and posting boards, and have been literally, verbally attacked by other Christians who just call me a "fundamentalist". Through the Bible, God gives us daily direction for our lives, and really guides us through in a simple way, telling us right from wrong, and attempts to make things very simple for us in order for us to be able to follow His word and His direction. Thank you for your post. God bless you and have a great Thanksgiving.

Susanna - posted on 11/20/2010

Heather, I just came across this community! And, YES! I believe those things, too, with all my heart! How refreshing to find some moms who love Jesus and want to live according to the Bible! I would love to find some support, encouragement and friendship with other Christian moms. I hope that is what is going on here. If so, I want to join your community!

Cynthia - posted on 10/14/2010

Thank you for posting! Something to really meditate on.

Nicki - posted on 09/08/2010

Thank you for sharing this it is very helpful. Sometimes we have a way of making things to complicated and the verses and guidance you provided just reminds me that it is not that complicated if we just believe.

Sandy - posted on 09/08/2010

Beautiful

Zenia - posted on 09/07/2010

Amen!!!

Josette - posted on 09/04/2010

Amen!! exactly what I believe :)

Kathy - posted on 08/30/2010

I LOVE this! I whole heartedly agree with your statement of faith and am so happy to be a part of this community! I wish I could speak my mind/heart as well as you do Heather. Thank you and may God bless you for what you are doing to help/encourage other moms! :)

Sandy - posted on 08/28/2010

This statement of beliefs resonates deep within my soul. Thank you Lord for this group of Christian mommies!

Amy - posted on 07/31/2010

Amen I agree totally. I am very careful about some of the religous cpommunities I join. I like that you shared the community beliefs.

Heather - posted on 07/26/2010

Of course not, that was not written anywhere in our belief statement.

Vuyokazi - posted on 07/26/2010

my husband is s drinker do i have to isolate myself frm me?

Vuyokazi - posted on 07/26/2010

Amen Hilda

Jessica - posted on 07/11/2010

I completely agree!

Heather - posted on 07/05/2010

Donna, please forgive me if I came across as harsh in my last post. This is a statement letting you know what we, in this community, believe. We are not a debating community (see the Must Read thread), and our beliefs are not up for debate. As I said originally I would love to help you understand the Trinity if that is what you desire, but only if you are trying to understand and doing so in a gentle loving manner, and at this point, I would ask you to e-mail me or one of the moderators before posting on the subject again. Thank you for your understanding.

Heather - posted on 07/05/2010

Donna, we believe they are three in one. I have explained to you both here and in e-mail before you posted here as to why we believed this way. I do not think that you are looking for understanding, and neither are you explaining why you don't believe in the Trinity. As I said before, if you truly seek to understand I would love to discuss this further, but do not attack our beliefs again.

Donna - posted on 07/05/2010

duet - agree, matthew 28- it says name and not names. what is the name of the father. Luke - the father , son and the holy ghost in the form of a dove so are they all separate or the same.

Have you receive the Holy Ghost since you believed?

Heather - posted on 07/05/2010

Genesis 1: 26-27, Deuteronomy 6:4-5, Matthew 28:19-20, Luke 3:21-22, John 14:7, and Galatians 4:4-6

Donna - posted on 07/05/2010

Where in the word of God does the Trinity appear in the scriptures? Trinity means 3 person and there is only one God. There is a manifestation an is example Diane, is a mother, a daughter and a wife put she is still one person. God is the son, the father and the Holy Ghost. So there is one God just manifested in different titles of a person.

Donna - posted on 07/04/2010

true

Heather - posted on 07/04/2010

Donna, we believe that it is speaking of willful sin. If someone points out that we are being immoral or impure and we do not turn from it, then we are not following God's Word and thus we can not claim to be saved. That is all that is meant by that. We can not assure people they are saved if they are willfully sinning.