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LTMFS Part 9: Spirituality and Witnessing

October 21, 2014 Matt 2 Comments

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16 years ago today, I wrote this in my journal: Two nights ago I had a burden on my heart. I believe the Holy Spirit asked me, "If you all believe in me so much and want to serve me, what are you doing about it?" It made me realize that if God is more important than anything, … [Read more...]

Letters church, holy spirit, hope, spirituality, witnessing

LTMFS Part 8: Bible Versions and Divine Inspiration

October 18, 2014 Matt Leave a Comment

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16 years ago today, I wrote this in my journal: Well, I've been pretty bad about memorizing verses and Bible study lately. Part of the reason is because we found out that the NIV is a pretty bad translation. It waters the meaning down terribly. So last night my mom got me a … [Read more...]

Letters bible, bible versions, divine inspiration, king james version, kjv, niv

LTMFS Part 7: Psalms and Sex Slaves

October 7, 2014 Matt 1 Comment

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16 years ago today, I wrote this in my journal: Lately I've been reading Psalms and boy is that a great book! I especially like Psalm 63. It is a praise written by David while he was in the Desert of Judah. I also like Psalm 51. This is David's confession and cry for mercy … [Read more...]

Letters concubines, david, prostitution, psalms, sex, slavery

LTMFS Part 6: Sin, Free Will, and Doubts

October 5, 2014 Matt Leave a Comment

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16 years ago today, I wrote this in my journal: I recently had the question, "If the punishment for sin is death and eternal Hell, why did Jesus only receive the death part?" Now I know. Jesus took the blame of sin on himself physically, but sin cannot co-exist with our … [Read more...]

Letters doubts, free will, heaven, jesus, love, questions, sin

LTMFS Part 5: Other Religions, Satan, and Miracles

September 21, 2014 Matt Leave a Comment

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16 years ago today, I wrote this in my journal: Last Wednesday Gabe confused my faith with his Mormonism. It was my own fault for asking so much about it. I was upset, but then I went to a concert at CDO Assembly Church and that cheered me up.... I've been through so many … [Read more...]

Letters denominations, depression, devils, evil, hope, miracles, mormons, satan

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