Praise God for the tannin our hides when we need it.

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Didasko

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I've often thanked my earthly father for loving me enough to discipline me when I needed it. I'll always remember those terrifying words 'go pick a switch'...

God also loves his children enough to discipline them. I've been 'corrected' many times by God. I'll never forget the 'whoopin' God gave me when I was 21...

I was raised in a very legalistic church (Boy that brother Haimes could sure preach a hell fire and brimstone service. I actually mis those sometimes.) I grew up with a holier than thou attitude. My friends all cussed and I didn't do that, they all did drugs and I didn't do that, etc... Well it all caught up with me eventually.

When I was 21, I went to a homecoming party with some friends. To make a long story short, I got drunk and blacked out. Before I blacked out I asked if I could sleep on the couch. I don't remember why but I got in my car and drove off for home. I only remember parts of what happened after. Clipping a telephone pole is one of them, roling my truck was another, and getting stichted up in the hospital is one I remember. I came out of it completely in the drunk tank with 4 other drunks laughing at me as I puked in the common toilet in the center of the cell. But the worst part of the whole ordeal was when they opened the cell and told me that my parents were there to pick me up...

It was a very embarrassing time in my life, but a very needed lesson. God watched over me through the whole 'thrashing' like a loving father would. If I had gone off the road 20 feet sooner or 20 feet later I wouldn't be typing this right now. Praise God for caring enough to discipline us.

Some Christians don't agree that God disciplines us in this way. What do you think?
 
In response to your question, let me simply say, "OUCH!" "OUCH!" "OUCH!" I believe every Christian has experienced the tannin of the hide! I think the Bible is clear that is what is to be expected!

But if ye be without chastisement, whereof all are partakers, then are ye bastards, and not sons. Hebrews 12:8

However, contrary to some popular belief, not mentioning any names, (looks at DV with that "behave yourself" motherly look), I see God as Mighty, Patient and Kind in His dealings with us.

If you ever miss that hell fire and brimstone preaching too much:
http://www.lbtministries.com/
http://www.baptist-city.com/
http://www.oldchristianradio.com/baptist_sermon_radio.htm
http://www.jesus-is-savior.com/
http://www.baptistfire.com/

My top favorites, listening even now:) I am hoping the LORD will call me to your area; hopefully there is lots of good preaching in that area!

Preacher preached on a good name. He was saying that when we have wronged the LORD and repent, there will come a time that no one will ever believe that it could have been us doing those things. Who'd thunk it about you? Your testimony makes me ponder also how everything works together for good. I believe God chastises His own, but oh, it could never leave the scars that sin does.
 
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aye, thats an awsome story. (not that you almost died:( ) God has been disciplining me in another way. He has been teaching me to relax and trust Him as far as finances go. I'm working full time going to school, and after that, I'm barely getting by. I was just recently trying to bring my car insurance down and saving a few bucks. I got this awsome quote as long as the other party in the car accident I was in, didn't claim any injury. It was a very minor accident, so I assumed they didn't. Sure enough when I sent in for the accident report, they did claim injury because they were greedy I guess. (or extreemly fragile...) So the quote that would have saved me a lot of money didn't happen. I was wondering why God wasn't letting this work out for me. Then out of the blue someone offers to pay for all of my schooling this semester. My cup overflows, praise God!

My story isn't as good as yours and I'm sure compared to any other country I'm sure I'm pretty dang rich, but nevertheless I'm learning. I know God will discipline us as children, I read it the other week. too often I try to recall verses that I read, and don't remember where they were. I need to start remembering where I read...
 
Marcylene said:
I am hoping the LORD will call me to your area; hopefully there is lots of good preaching in that area!
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Unfortunately Western Washington is a liberal bastian. When we moved here seven years ago it took us three years to find a church that I felt comfortable raising my children in. I am very conservative and can't tolerate seeker sensitive sermons for long:(

It's hard to find a pastor that is not afraid to call a skunk, a skunk anymore. We finally did find one and we are very happy with our church.
 
My daughter and her family are there...they took my heart with them!!! She sent a ton of pictures last week and it is astoundingly gorgeous!! They are in Seattle. I have been searching on the internet for a church in the area and it is surprising how few churches there are in the area compared to the good old Southern Bible belt! There is only a handful; Seattle Baptist caught my attention.
I know what you mean about the skunk, I personally like hell fire and brimstone preaching, contrary to popular belief, those preachers can preach a mighty good sermon on love, too:) It is a shame that many preachers are afraid of the word
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Just keep it within the walls of the church, thanks. :)

And try not to get that burning itch - so close to Samhain it's difficult not to remember the dark times we've had to come through to get to where we are now.

I know what you mean about the trials and tests, Didasko. Sometimes the hardest lessons reap the biggest rewards.
 
I suppose it is bursting out all over where you are. Over here it's going down for the third time... :)

At least promise me the happy type - I see someone so full of good news that they can barely restrain themselves then I'll smile indulgently. I like seeing happy people and, bless you, you're one of the happiest I know.

I just can't abide those full of wrath and doom to the sinner.
 
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