http://forum.anointedyouth.org/ en Thu, 23 May 2013 19:12:54 GMT vBulletin 60 http://forum.anointedyouth.org/images/misc/rss.jpg http://forum.anointedyouth.org/ http://forum.anointedyouth.org/showthread.php?t=22150&goto=newpost Wed, 15 May 2013 23:16:10 GMT Hi all, Not sure how many of you have heard of this, its a simple test to analyse how you best show and receive emotion. its used alot in the church in perth, as far as i know all young adults do it at some point, and its done regularly in Small groups all over the city. There are 5 Love... Hi all,

Not sure how many of you have heard of this, its a simple test to analyse how you best show and receive emotion. its used alot in the church in perth, as far as i know all young adults do it at some point, and its done regularly in Small groups all over the city.

There are 5 Love Languages. its a great test to take because it helps with ALL realationship. and once you know about them yu can see them all around you. (like see 4 girls on a couch, 3 cuddling ad the other screaming 'dont touch me!')

here is a link to the site; http://www.5lovelanguages.com/profile/ ]]> Relationships Skip http://forum.anointedyouth.org/showthread.php?t=22150 http://forum.anointedyouth.org/showthread.php?t=22149&goto=newpost Sun, 12 May 2013 23:23:34 GMT I need some advice. Most of my friends are gay and non-Christian. Since returning to Christ, I desperately want to show them God's love and kindness. However, a lot of my friends have been 'abused' by the church before (by 'abused' I mean that as gay people, they feel that God hates them and therefore they hate God) and one friend especially constantly bashes Jesus. There isn't a single conversation we've had where he doesn't say something repulsive and disgusting about my best friend Jesus!! I won't say what he says about Jesus, but it's really bad. He is sooo hostile towards Him! And what strikes me about this is that he hates Jesus; he doesn't really mention God. The Devil is stirring within his heart and he is so angry and bitter, it makes me sad. :frown: Jesus loves him so much, and yet my friend constantly breaks His heart and hurts Him. I don't know what to say to my friend! I want to say something to him which makes him think before he speaks and I want it to create a stirring within his heart that shows God's love. What can I say that he won't scoff at and abuse me for? I am definitely NOT afraid of him, but I can't stand it when he talks about Jesus that way! He's talking about my Lord and Saviour! What can I say that will show Him God's love but also tell him firmly that what he's saying IS NOT okay? ]]> Advice and Encouragement JesusPrincess http://forum.anointedyouth.org/showthread.php?t=22149 http://forum.anointedyouth.org/showthread.php?t=22148&goto=newpost Sun, 12 May 2013 22:45:31 GMT I really enjoy Doctor Who, but I don't know how I feel about watching it now since I returned to Christ. Some episodes involve themes like possession, vampires, hauntings and all of them involve monsters of some kind. Is it right for a Christian to watch Doctor Who? What do you think about it? ]]> Entertainment JesusPrincess http://forum.anointedyouth.org/showthread.php?t=22148 http://forum.anointedyouth.org/showthread.php?t=22147&goto=newpost Sun, 12 May 2013 08:10:26 GMT :raving: Incoming rant: I've known an atheist for a while now and, though she's nice to me, she mocks Christianity and our beliefs. She posts offensive pictures on facebook from a page titled "We [expletive] love atheism" and she's pushy with her beliefs. Which is weird because she's just doing this out of spite. I mean, I understand when religious people post things about it because they believe in a higher power and want to make him happy, but there's no reason for an atheist to do it because they don't believe in any higher power. I asked her why she was an atheists once and basically it's because she doesn't agree with a lot of the stuff written in the Bible. She also talks about the "hateful Christians" who are against gay marriage and abortion etc. Anyone else get an answer from an atheist? Why do atheists choose to be atheist? Why are some of them so pushy about their beliefs and why are some of them so hateful to Christians?

I don't want to break off the friendship because somehow someday I might be able to bring her to our side. Plus, it'll probably just enforce the whole "hateful Christian" stereotype if I stop talking to her because of difference in belief. ]]> WaterStrawberry http://forum.anointedyouth.org/showthread.php?t=22147 http://forum.anointedyouth.org/showthread.php?t=22145&goto=newpost Fri, 10 May 2013 12:39:49 GMT For those of you who have known me for a few years, you will bave known that I have been struggling with homosexuality. This was made worse when I began college this year and new temptations arose. I forgot my relationship with Christ and ended up chasing my sinful desires. You may also know that... For those of you who have known me for a few years, you will bave known that I have been struggling with homosexuality. This was made worse when I began college this year and new temptations arose. I forgot my relationship with Christ and ended up chasing my sinful desires. You may also know that for years, I have had a strong connection with Michael Jackson and have practically viewed him as an 'idol' and placed him before God. Well as of yesterday, I have been released from these feelings. It all started when I was sitting in the school library, googling random stuff on Youtube. Anyway, I came across an interview of a girl who God had taken to see Heaven and Hell. She said that in Hell, she saw Michael Jackson screaming and crying out. I burst into tears. This man that I have looked up to for so many years, is now burning in Hell. This girl couldnt believe that he was there but God explained to her that as Jehovah's Witness and later as a Moslim, Michael had rejected the word of God and had led a whole nation astray with his celebrity status. What was even more disturbing was that the girl noticed that the way the demons in Hell moved, was eerily similar to the moonwalk... I walked away from this doco shaken, confused, in denial and hollow. All my energy had gone into loving MJ and his music and now to know that he was nothing but a vessel that the Devil used to mislead a nation, and was now rotting in Hell, well that really shook me to the core of my being. I cried out to God after that, aware of the fleetingness of life. If my hero, a man I believed could do no wrong, was in Hell at this very moment, then I had no idea of the reality of the spirit realm. How dangerous, crafty, evil and cruel it can be. I had been deceived by the Devil and I had only just realised it.

After I watched that video, I wished that I had never had seen it! To be blissfully unaware rather than having to be forced to make a life and death choice, is much easier! But obviously God had intended for me to click on that clip and see reality for what it really is. God was ready to mold me into His image...

Homosexuality has also been a huge struggle of mine for several years. Since re-becoming a Christian last October, I have noticed that God has been reshaping my life and healing me in many ways. But my sexuality?? I didnt see how that could ever change! But I began to notice myself slowly being attracted more to boys and less to girls as the months drew on. This in itself is a miracle! I swore I would never like boys and now suddenly, I do! I still struggle with homosexual temptation as the desire is still within me, just not to the same degree as it once was which is a miracle. I believe that in time, God will remove my same sex desires. I believe in faith for this. My God is a healer! I rebuke the Devil in Jesus' name!

All my friends at college are funnily enough all within the gay community. However I dont see this as a temptation. I see this as an opportunity. As someone who is in the gay community but not a part of it (if that makes any sense), I feel that I can reach these people with the love of God and bless them. Believe me, gay people are not horrible human beings. They are often confused, depressed and lonely people crying out for love and acceptance. Jesus loves them. I am in a position where I can reach this community with God's love and blessings. I am not tempted to partake in their activities anymore (another miracle!) I now just want to introduce them to Jesus. Most of them have had bad experiences with the church, so I want to show them that the essence of God is soooo much different to what they perceive it to be. A very positive encouragement for me that showed that I was getting through to my friends was yesterday when my friend Claire told me that after a bad incident a few weeks ago with alcohol, she had decided to give up drinking! I am the onlu one in the group who doesnt drink and the fact that God allowed me to stand strong in my no-drinking decision, made it less awkward for Claire to transition to being sober, knowing that someone else was also sober. I found that encouraging :)

So thats what God has been doing in my life these past months. Oh, and He also told me to delete an account I had a gay support website today, and I did. I feel a lot freer. I am very serious about my faith now. I am ridding myself of my shackles. Tomorrow I am going to take down all the Michael Jackson memoirbilia I have in my room. I have already cleaned my ipod of tempting songs. I am in a war! I am preparing myself to fight, save souls for the Kingdom and live for the Lord. Praise Jesus for His goodness!! :) ]]> JesusPrincess http://forum.anointedyouth.org/showthread.php?t=22145 http://forum.anointedyouth.org/showthread.php?t=22144&goto=newpost Fri, 10 May 2013 12:00:53 GMT Hi everyone! Wow... It feels like its been forever! But I'm back now and happy to be back. How is everyone going? I have posted an update of my spiritual journey in 'testimonies' if you wanna know why I havent been on here in so long. Its good to be back :) ]]> Chit Chat JesusPrincess http://forum.anointedyouth.org/showthread.php?t=22144 http://forum.anointedyouth.org/showthread.php?t=22143&goto=newpost Wed, 08 May 2013 03:11:35 GMT Hope you had a great day! :biggrin: Hope you had a great day! :biggrin: ]]> Chit Chat Damaris http://forum.anointedyouth.org/showthread.php?t=22143 http://forum.anointedyouth.org/showthread.php?t=22142&goto=newpost Fri, 26 Apr 2013 05:11:32 GMT When I was little, my dad told me that the devil created flies. Since I was young and stupid, I believed him and kept saying that. Now I know that God made everything, but I read the part in Matthew that talked about the unpardonable sin and people are saying that blaspheme is when you say the... When I was little, my dad told me that the devil created flies. Since I was young and stupid, I believed him and kept saying that. Now I know that God made everything, but I read the part in Matthew that talked about the unpardonable sin and people are saying that blaspheme is when you say the devil did something when it was actually the Holy Spirit. Now I'm worried I blasphemed the Holy Spirit because I said that about flies. Did I? How can I tell? ]]> Christianity Questions WaterStrawberry http://forum.anointedyouth.org/showthread.php?t=22142 http://forum.anointedyouth.org/showthread.php?t=22141&goto=newpost Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:11:33 GMT sup, im Nate, im 15 years old um i live in texas.
im a born again christian since november 31st 2012
i love playing basketball and football and on weekends going out witnessing on the streets of houston.

im also a gamer so if ya'll have an xbox you can add me via Deception84.

hope to hang out with ya'll soon :tongue: ]]> Chit Chat NateDaGrimes http://forum.anointedyouth.org/showthread.php?t=22141 http://forum.anointedyouth.org/showthread.php?t=22140&goto=newpost Tue, 23 Apr 2013 20:51:27 GMT Have you ever heard that phrase used? Sometimes it is used when talking about technology or some other product. That is the "best thing ever". While looking at a thread on a group that I participate in on facebook, I noticed there is this entire thread we have devoted to "whining". We are all grown women -- with kids and husbands (or at least significant others) and sometimes some tough things going on in our lives. It isn't a thread where we are talking about insignificant things. People share everything from financial problems to problems at work (or having no work) to issues with health and kids and husbands. So, today, I thought about it.

We, as Christians, tend to call upon God when things are bad. We cry to God about the stuff that needs fixing or is in need of acceptance when we cannot see a good solution.

1 Peter 5:7 tells us to "Cast our cares upon God for he cares about us." And that is VERY true. When we have troubles, we are TOLD to come to God. Sometimes, I am bugged when people say, "The least I can do is pray". Well, that's the MOST we can do! I admit -- I say that sometimes as well.

But, how often do we come to God to say, "God, wow, today was had one of those "best thing ever" moments in it. Thanks!" If we choose to look at each day independently, look at today -- not yesterday -- not tomorrow -- just today, and we recognize those moments -- and we thank God for them, then we are on such an amazing path towards a great spiritual discipline.

So, I ask this, just today, what is your "best thing ever" moment? What good thing happened today. Just today.

Amanda ]]> Chit Chat TehPanda http://forum.anointedyouth.org/showthread.php?t=22140