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Okay, let’s end this. A number of men think that I am a terrible moderator and a worse person. They are partially right, but you get the moderator you deserve. We had a thoughtful, empathetic moderator and he was so stressed out that he had lead...

I’m not sure who this is in reference to but you’re still missing the point. Neither the moderators nor the owners are explicitly calling anyone a heretic. It’s the inevitable course that certain topics will take that is of concern. If those...

Another reason to ditch the NIV.

Yes, most of us understand practicality. I certainly do. But, the problem becomes when it goes beyond practicality and seeps into supremacy.

This the problem right here, this is not a forum for defining doctrine or judging heresy. No one wants to declare anyone a heretic. That’s the point. Some conversations always lead to accusations of heresy and thats not our role. We defend the...

I’m not sure who this is in reference to but you’re still missing the point. Neither the moderators nor the owners are explicitly calling anyone a heretic. It’s the inevitable course that certain topics will take that is of concern. If those...

And sadly the converse is often true. When a person does not exhibit self control/discipline in one area, it may show a proclivity to live that way in other areas.

Very true Steve. The physical aspect is only one relatively small part of being a quality man. Developing self control and discipline in one area of life often helps us develop them in others.

Mine this forum. Just as men had to move tons of ore for every nugget that they found, there are tons of nuggets surrounded by millions of tons of dirt (and worse) in these many threads. Study as if your entire future depends on it, because it...

Origen(c.185-254 AD) discusses the context of Matthew 17:20-21 in his commentary on Matthew, book XIII, Hilary of Poitiers ( c. 310-379 AD), Basil the Great (c. 329-379 AD, Ambrose (385 AD), Crysostom (395 AD), Jerome (400 AD), and Augustine...

negative. this is an attempt at an argument. it's just a failed one.

If the Word of God speaks to the person's heart, so be it. I didn't say anything.

And you are free to do the same!

We keep small bottles of cold drinks in the car to give to people working out in the heat. It's either hot here or very hot, so I try to encourage those who are working by rewarding their efforts and diligence in the heat by stopping and passing...

I will never know the relief that i provide to a single unemployed mom by buying diapers for her newborn, or the protective cover when i intercede in prayer, or the injuries i prevent by rebuilding a deck for a recent widow.