Author Topic: Christians (Read 1653 times)

AKS\/\/ulfe · « **on:** September 07, 2003, 09:35:25 PM »

This is not applicable to those who believe yet do not need to show it.

"The Cross In My Pocket

I carry a cross in my pocket, a simple reminder to me of the fact that I am Christian no matter where I may be. This little Cross is not magic, nor is it a good luck charm. It isn't meant to protect me from every physical harm. It's not for identification for all the world to see. It's simply an understanding between my savior and me. When I put my hand in my pocket to bring out a coin or key, the Cross is there to remind me of the price He paid for me. It reminds me, too, to be thankful for my blessings day to day and strive to serve Him better in all that I do or say. It's also a daily reminder of the peace and comfort I share with all who know my master and give themselves to His care. So, I carry a Cross in my pocket reminding me no one but me, that Jesus Christ is Lord of my life if only I'll let Him be."

This is something I found recently through someone who is Christian, which I wished to present to mainly Christians who demonstrated that they were angered by the fact a teacher was administratively punished for wearing her cross OUTSIDE her blouse without ever covering it. I'm certain I can find it on this BBS' search function, but is not something I want to do right now.

Anyway, should this boil down to "No, I'm right, there is no God. No, I'm right, there is a God." I hope Skuzzy will lock/delete this (although I'm certain he'll be on the ball with the subject title I put up there) , if not - I will request it happen.
-SW

Tarmac · « **Reply #1 on:** September 07, 2003, 09:42:32 PM »

Found a little silver cross in a movie theater parking lot one night after coming out from seeing Sixth Sense. Couldn't bring myself to leave it there. It's been on my keychain ever since.

Thanks for the post. Sums up my keychain pretty well.

Martlet · « **Reply #2 on:** September 07, 2003, 10:00:52 PM »

I bought a cross in Ecuador once. It was pretty cool. It was made of black coral, and had strips of hammered silver around the end of each point. I still have it.

That was back in the day when it was cool to wear crosses no matter who you were. Back in the days of big hair, cyndi lauper, and when madonna was a nobody.

Ahhhh, I miss those days.

Eagler · « **Reply #3 on:** September 07, 2003, 10:08:19 PM »

Matthew 6:5 "And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full.

Matthew 6:6 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.

Matthew 6:7 And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words.

Matthew 6:8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him."

RedDg · « **Reply #4 on:** September 07, 2003, 10:14:33 PM »

Nicely put Wulfe.

beet1e · « **Reply #5 on:** September 08, 2003, 01:42:52 AM »

If crosses work for you, buy a boxful. Wear a couple, and put one in each room of your house. And may your belief in God sustain you.

-ammo- · « **Reply #6 on:** September 08, 2003, 09:20:53 AM »

The cross is but a symbol of the sacrifice that God gave to save humanity from a devil's hell. When I see the cross, I am reminded of what Christ went through for me. I bow in shame, because I am not worthy of it, but I am thankfull that He did what he did. The cross, the object, has n value to me, however, what it stands for is invalueable.

That is how this God fearing Christian views the cross. Thanks for the post Wulf.

AWMac · « **Reply #7 on:** September 08, 2003, 12:14:58 PM »

Thanks Wulfie.

capt. apathy · « **Reply #8 on:** September 08, 2003, 12:22:45 PM »

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That is how this God fearing Christian views the cross.

as a Christian that’s one phrase, I've never understood.
whats to fear? he's on our side.

Sandman · « **Reply #9 on:** September 08, 2003, 12:23:30 PM »

No argument from the "godless heathen" side of the fence.

Thanx SW.

Hortlund · « **Reply #10 on:** September 08, 2003, 12:36:43 PM »

I have a little silver cross on a necklace. I never take it off. I think I have had it on for 10-12 years now. I dont think there are many ppl who know I have it, cept for ex girlfriends etc. Like the writer says, I wear it for my own sake, to remember me of certain things. I dont wear it for others to see. Although sometimes I wonder if maybe more people should do just that.

-ammo- · « **Reply #11 on:** September 08, 2003, 06:11:35 PM »

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Originally posted by capt. apathy
as a Christian that’s one phrase, I've never understood.
whats to fear? he's on our side.

Fear in this sense is the equivelant to the ultimate respect to diety.

Mark Luper · « **Reply #12 on:** September 08, 2003, 06:34:22 PM »

Nice post SW.

beet1e · « **Reply #13 on:** September 08, 2003, 07:07:52 PM »

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Originally posted by -ammo-
The cross is but a symbol of the sacrifice that God gave to save humanity from a devil's hell. When I see the cross, I am reminded of what Christ went through for me. I bow in shame, because I am not worthy of it, but I am thankfull that He did what he did. The cross, the object, has n value to me, however, what it stands for is invalueable.

That is how this God fearing Christian views the cross. Thanks for the post Wulf.

~~...as long as you're happy. There are some things I will never understand, and Christianity/religion, and god/gods are amongst them.~~

Gadfly · « **Reply #14 on:** September 08, 2003, 07:09:45 PM »

Study on it some, beetle, maybe you can figure it out.