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Another new year 1/4/2009 9:10:49 AM

Well, according to the calendar, another new year is upon us ... and according to that calendar, hope it goes well for you.  Wink Smile  We, however, are not defined by the calendar of man, despite the fact that our appearance in this world changes each and every day.

Here's to living in the realm where no calendar of man affects us!! Big%20smile

Jim (aka. the shovel)

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The lingo of freedom 11/29/2008 10:03:49 AM

From a recent Q&A connected to a verse in Hebrews:

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-Jim I really just wanted to say this is one of those rare nuggets, very profound. This ought to be grafted into the Shovel Quote section.


"Somehow, being able to quote the lingo of freedom blinds many to the reality that the old burdens have found a way back in."
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Confessing to one another - a set up for judging?    ( Jan-04-09 )

Jim, Hello there my friend! Seems there are always many questions. So this is what has been on my mind lately. Now we know that anyone in Christ is a new creation, the old has gone and the new has come....


Where does it say that believers are convicted of sin?    ( Dec-04-08 )

<< Where in the NT does it even say that the believer is "convicted" by the Holy Spirit? I've found or been shown verses that are said to be the same as conviction of the believer...but...


Hebrews: coming before the throne?    ( Nov-29-08 )

----- Original Message -----Sent: Tue Nov 25 08:01:00 2008Hi jim,I was thinking about sin. If God is no longer convicting us of our sin,doesn't bring it to our or His mind, then we don't have...


everyone is forcing his way in    ( Nov-16-08 )

Since that time, the good news of the kingdom of God is being preached, and everyone is forcing his way into it. Luke 16:14-18 and Mt. 11:12 Jim I was reading you sermon on the mount stuff...what i...


Judging a tree by its fruit?    ( Oct-31-08 )

Richard,Fear not, the chicken is still clucking! :) Thanks for your follow up.Jim


Judging a tree by its fruit?    ( Oct-29-08 )

Good day, Jim and friends, I'm glad you posted my response. a good sign. after all, that's what we're talking about here. 1John3:7-3:24 and Gal 5:13-5:25 Are packed with passages about...


Judging a tree by its fruit?    ( Oct-27-08 )

Richard, With everything I've posted on the web site over the years why would you suppose I'd be afraid to post your assessment? Judge away, my friend. :)Jim


Judging a tree by its fruit?    ( Oct-27-08 )

It is funny how we have to make everything esoteric. You will know them by their fruit. Period. If my neighbor is drinking all the time and screwing his secretary there is a good chance that that...


Judging a tree by its fruit?    ( Oct-25-08 )

Jim,I know that as new creatures in christ we are no longer seen on the bases of the law with it's measurements. So what my question is, what is the REAL interpretation to judging a tree by it's...


Can we know Christ apart from the written word?    ( Sep-14-08 )

hello Jim,I'm not satisfied with these answers. As a former christ follower I've grown tired of shrill apologetics and bible thumping. How can one meet christ and know him as a REAL living being?...




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