Announcement Regarding Ephesians Study Series

Shield · #1 (**permalink**) 10-28-2006, 11:18 PM

The study series on Ephesians occurred in #Cross_Talk on CCNet several years ago. I welcome your feedback and interaction concerning the content of the study. The series is now completely posted. I would encourage you to read the studies in order with your spouse or a friend. You could even use them as discussion starters for your own home Bible study group. The possibilities are endless. Enjoy!

Anthony · #2 (**permalink**) 10-30-2006, 09:53 AM

Shield i like them and still have to read them all but in any case i do like them
and also guys am sorry i have not been keeping up with my Forum i have had some problems and most of the time i am quiet and keep things to myself
but i will post again and on my Forum.

Pillar · #3 (**permalink**) 10-30-2006, 10:02 AM

If you need some help, some prayer, someone to talk to, i'm here bro.

Just let me know - Ill be prayin for you anyway now that i knnow yer struggling; that is what family is for.

Anthony · #4 (**permalink**) 10-30-2006, 10:43 AM

thanks Pillar i dont always share my problems am most of the time quiet but thanks for your concern.

Pillar · #5 (**permalink**) 10-30-2006, 11:52 AM

I understand - but if you need prayer dont hesitate to let us know; we dont need to know why, God already does.

I just want you to know I am here if ya need me

ill probably be comin to all of you ( you, shield, ect) when i struggle.

Shield · #6 (**permalink**) 10-30-2006, 09:00 PM

God never intended for us to live in isolation. Our individualistic culture champions the independent tough guy attitude, but to what advantage? You don't have to share things here if you don't feel comfortable, but I do encourage you to speak with your pastor. I do that all the time and it is very helpful.

Anthony · #7 (**permalink**) 10-30-2006, 09:13 PM

Its just a friend shield that is putting all his problems on me and am not sure what to do.

Shield · #8 (**permalink**) 10-31-2006, 12:40 AM

It's ok to listen to a friend, but you are not required to own his problems. Remember your swim lessons from years gone by? The person you try to rescue will attempt to take you down with them because they are frantic. Perhaps that is your friend's attitude with his problems. Just a thought. But it doesn't have to be that way for you. You can care for someone without being dragged down into their garbage.

Pillar · #9 (**permalink**) 10-31-2006, 12:58 AM

I agree Shield, Jesus should be the answer, if your friend does not know the Lord, perhaps this is an oppertunity to lead them there, you are a servant of Christ and maybe you are in their life for such a time as this.

This has happened before in my life and we ( Holly and I ) have allways spoken the truth about Jesus - Some follow, some dont.

Anthony · #10 (**permalink**) 10-31-2006, 01:02 AM

Theres always a question mark in life ,and the best i can do is tell them that they have to do what is right for them and to not always ask me because i dont have all the answers but if they are hurt then to get up and move on i guess thats the right answer.
what do you all think?