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by Helen Pomery
Tue Nov 14, 2023 7:20 pm
Forum: Doctrine and Teaching
Topic: Rekindling Lost Love
Replies: 0
Views: 37233

Rekindling Lost Love

Rekindling Lost Love “ I have this against you, that you have abandoned the love you had at first. Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent, and do the works you did at first. If not, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place, unless you repent. “ Revelation 2: 4 - 5 ...
by Helen Pomery
Fri Nov 10, 2023 10:44 am
Forum: Library
Topic: Cult-Like Narcissistic Systems
Replies: 18
Views: 46097

Re: Cult-Like Narcissistic Systems

Nobody want's to admit they have had the wool pulled over their eyes and been gaslighted by someone they believed in. It takes enormous courage to humble yourself to make this admission to yourself and in turn to others. No one wants to believe they’ve been fooled . No one wants to feel shame and h...
by Helen Pomery
Tue Nov 07, 2023 5:00 pm
Forum: Shunning and Isolation
Topic: ongoing rejection
Replies: 20
Views: 85629

Re: ongoing rejection

Is it true that the elders kept written records and files on all church members, or only a few (e.g. elders and their families)? Furthermore, is there some kind of ‘freedom of information’ act, policy, or law that could allow members to view their files even if the elders wanted to suppress them? D...
by Helen Pomery
Tue Nov 07, 2023 9:23 am
Forum: Shunning and Isolation
Topic: ongoing rejection
Replies: 20
Views: 85629

Re: ongoing rejection

”To trust God in the light is nothing, but trust him in the dark - that is faith.”

— Charles H. Spurgeon
by Helen Pomery
Thu Oct 26, 2023 6:28 pm
Forum: Doctrine and Teaching
Topic: He Has Mercy For You
Replies: 1
Views: 29919

He Has Mercy For You

I cannot thank God enough. I wrote my reply under the subject ‘Shunning and Isolation’. then my daily devotions appeared in my inbox from ‘Truth for Life’ / Alistair Begg. Alistair has spoken of God’s mercy more deeply than I have, but I believe this devotional is meant to be posted at the same time...
by Helen Pomery
Thu Oct 26, 2023 6:03 pm
Forum: Shunning and Isolation
Topic: ongoing rejection
Replies: 20
Views: 85629

Re: ongoing rejection

My heart goes out to Break Free, Dexter and so many who have suffered rejection. And, still the pain continues for those who are being shunned without any reason, other than the elder’s slander and condemnation. It is hard to bear. I would say without God’s mercy, love and healing none of us would h...
by Helen Pomery
Mon Sep 25, 2023 7:54 pm
Forum: Doctrine and Teaching
Topic: NOW NO CONDEMNATION
Replies: 3
Views: 14009

Re: NOW NO CONDEMNATION

Our Justification Just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus. Romans 3: 26 Being justified by faith, we have peace with God. Conscience no longer accuses. Judgment now decides for the sinner instead of against him. Memory looks back upon past sins with deep sorrow for the sin, but yet...
by Helen Pomery
Sat Sep 02, 2023 6:57 pm
Forum: Doctrine and Teaching
Topic: NOW NO CONDEMNATION
Replies: 3
Views: 14009

NOW NO CONDEMNATION

GOSPEL PARADOX ”Therefore there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” Romans 8: 1 Are you ever disappointed with yourself? Maybe it seems that your journey toward holiness is painstakingly slow. Perhaps it seems that an approximation of Newton’s third law somehow applies to you...
by Helen Pomery
Fri Sep 01, 2023 12:44 am
Forum: What is spiritual abuse?
Topic: Spiritual Abuse
Replies: 8
Views: 23651

Re: Spiritual Abuse

God Meant it for Good Genesis 50 : 20 New International Version You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives. Berean Standard Bible As for you, what you intended against me for evil, God intended for good, in order to accomplis...
by Helen Pomery
Mon Aug 28, 2023 7:45 pm
Forum: Library
Topic: Comfort
Replies: 5
Views: 12439

Re: Comfort

Sorry to include a trigger for you Dexter. May I share something very personal in regard to triggers. For over 20 years I’ve been attending many various churches trying to find a church / home and family. I’ve lost track of how many churches I have left in tears as I’ve been triggered. Sometimes it’...