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[braddog10]

SomeGuy, sxw2, I notice that both of you have been here longer than myself. Just a note of concern, Lets keep this simple. I question the value or contribution of Christians that do not have either MJ experience or don't still enjoy it. Paul stated very plainly in Corinthians 9 re: .........all things to all men. That it is best to relate where we relate. The ministry friend that knows about my involvement here, herself has a bit of an edgy ministry. She limits herself to genres where she specifically has experience and counsel from God. She know how to encourage a prostitute, I have gone with her to prison ministries. Herself also having been in jail after shooting her husband. Who else knows how to encourage the incarcerated, than one having been there - receiving encouragement from God, and passing on the same. What encouragement is better?

Jesus suffered outside the camp, We are very much outside the camp also. Lets keep it here.

[braddog10]

Nope....not at all..as I stated in another thread a sin is really something that seperates us from God. Unless you have an actualy physical addiction (which dosnt happen with MJ) I cant see it negatively affecting your spiritual connection...but I cant speak for all people so it may be a sin for some, and not for others. who knows?

Very good point SomeGuy. A dedicated thread would more appropriately serve. Sin of coarse separates but, this is also why God addressed the same in scripture. Some may have seared consciences, others may be suffering hyper scruples. Both are addressed there as well. Solmelech may want to propose in a new thread. I'll wait.

[Faultydesign]

Whoo Protestants for Pot!

[Shelbay]

SomeGuy, sxw2, I notice that both of you have been here longer than myself. Just a note of concern, Lets keep this simple. I question the value or contribution of Christians that do not have either MJ experience or don't still enjoy it. Paul stated very plainly in Corinthians 9 re: .........all things to all men. That it is best to relate where we relate. The ministry friend that knows about my involvement here, herself has a bit of an edgy ministry. She limits herself to genres where she specifically has experience and counsel from God. She know how to encourage a prostitute, I have gone with her to prison ministries. Herself also having been in jail after shooting her husband. Who else knows how to encourage the incarcerated, than one having been there - receiving encouragement from God, and passing on the same. What encouragement is better?

Jesus suffered outside the camp, We are very much outside the camp also. Lets keep it here.

Have you been involved in the Kairos Program for prisoners? I was in prison for shooting my husband also and was able to attend their program one year..it was beautiful & they really did not judge us again..but I don't believe I would want to ever step one toe inside again to encourage anyone..please don't think I don't care for those inside now but I just would not want to ever even have to view or "smell" the inside..I can encourage right out here.

[braddog10]

Have you been involved in the Kairos Program for prisoners? I was in prison for shooting my husband also and was able to attend their program one year..it was beautiful & they really did not judge us again..but I don't believe I would want to ever step one toe inside again to encourage anyone..please don't think I don't care for those inside now but I just would not want to ever even have to view or "smell" the inside..I can encourage right out here.

You become more fascinating the more I catch up with you. I am not trying to minimize though, I can't imagine the inside. I tell ya. The Lords heart is there..... He specifically mentioned visiting the imprisoned. These things enlarge us, don't they. If we had never experienced Hell, Our understanding and fascination with heaven would be much, much less. It frames things, Prioritizes. just a glimpse from the outside.

[braddog10]

He will heal this. It does take time. It is hard for us to accept some hard things about ourselves. I do not understand why my own pride is so shamed by stupid things I've done. I would like to be more comfortable with my own history. I am still learning how to release some of my own. The Lord is right there. It is my own pride that wants to be Ok. To be at peace in our own skin.....what a place. A friend reads contemplative material. He has grown considerably here. I'm too busy in some ways for my own good.

Oh, I am not familiar with that outreach. I went with Jackie along with a blues musician. This guys unique. He had a Jesus coffee house in the french quarter.