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BREAK THE SILENCE; Where is the Revelation?
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Fox had a message: God can talk to His children without book, sermon, interpreter. Early Friends were martyred, beaten and broken for saying God gave them revelations just as real, and with…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by James C Schultz 9th month 1, 2011.
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"I am not just plugging Friendly Skripture Study; SynchchroniciDaddy has had us discussing what I consider related matters, where your input too would be much appreciated! [See also the post which gets into the Spirit behind 'Scripture' and…"
Simon Marc posted a discussionBREAK THE SILENCE; Where is the Revelation?
Fox had a message: God can talk to His children without book, sermon, interpreter. Early Friends were martyred, beaten and broken for saying God gave them revelations just as real, and with the same import as inspired Biblical Prophets and church leaders, or "high church" ministers. Where hath thee gone Sweet Spirit of Revelation? When was the last Meeting thee were in when the Holy Ghost descended like a mighty rushing wind? When did speaking in tongues, prophecy and divine…See More
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To Care is to Belong
Friends to care is to belong. When someone joins a Meeting and are under the Care of that Meeting, it must be evident that to join a Meeting and be placed under the Care thereof, is not just as joining a country club, or social club, where dues are paid and nothing else is required save @ the whim of the person joining. People come to religion for more than that. As a Meeting, we must Care and that Care means a new member MUST be held to Quaker principals and practices. If Friends, thee…See More
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Discussion Carnival, 5th Month 2011: How do we take one another "under our care?"Tag in Delicious as "quaker.care" or post to comments belowSee More
Shane Moad replied to Simon Marc's discussion 'Is Plain Plain? Or is Plain a Pain?' in the group Ohio Yearly Meeting"Friends I am sorry to be posting so late in this conversation but I have only just become part of this list. Simon, I do understand your frustration but is it just concerning Plain Friends or dealing with Friends in general or even in a broader…"
Debrah replied to Simon Marc's discussion 'Is Plain Plain? Or is Plain a Pain?' in the group Ohio Yearly Meeting"Dear Simon,
Only your own heart knows its own pain on these issues however I can empathize and do have compassion for your experiences.
I am a born again Christian and have accepted God as my father, Jesus as Lord and savior and the Holy…"
Simon Marc replied to Simon Marc's discussion 'Is Plain Plain? Or is Plain a Pain?' in the group Ohio Yearly Meeting"Dear and most Gentle Friends,
With all of this, thy heart doth show, Joseph thou searcheth for God in deep and humble Spirit. But, I. and J. and…"
Simon Marc replied to Simon Marc's discussion 'Is Plain Plain? Or is Plain a Pain?' in the group Ohio Yearly Meeting" My Dear Friend,
Thank thee for thy testimony. And the scripture thou…"
Isabel Penraeth replied to Simon Marc's discussion 'Is Plain Plain? Or is Plain a Pain?' in the group Ohio Yearly Meeting"Joseph--Actually, I had in mind Simon Marc as a "man to his own" . . . (and Simon, using all caps is the online version of shouting and is not the done thing . . .) I will share with thee, Joseph, that I was troubled by thy use of the…"
Simon Marc replied to Simon Marc's discussion 'Is Plain Plain? Or is Plain a Pain?' in the group Ohio Yearly Meeting"
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Isabel Penraeth replied to Simon Marc's discussion 'Is Plain Plain? Or is Plain a Pain?' in the group Ohio Yearly Meeting"“Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is now come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me.” John 16:32"
Simon Marc replied to Simon Marc's discussion 'Is Plain Plain? Or is Plain a Pain?' in the group Ohio Yearly Meeting"Thank thee Friend, I perceive an honest heart in thee.
I have left Meeting and returned so many times I can't count. Since I first saw the Light in the early 70's. And this time also. …"
Geoffrey Gilmore replied to Simon Marc's discussion 'Is Plain Plain? Or is Plain a Pain?' in the group Ohio Yearly Meeting"As another who has never written to you, nor offered any support, I would offere the excuse that I am not aware of ever having heard of you until a few minutes ago when I started reading this discussion.
I used to wear a plain straw…"
Simon Marc replied to Simon Marc's discussion 'Is Plain Plain? Or is Plain a Pain?' in the group Ohio Yearly Meeting" Yes, well, Friend Lomax. Tis true, of course, all thee hath said. It wasn't that plain Friends I knew disappointed me. I do not know any. Regular, "secular Friends" whom I have known most of my…"
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The Inward Light is His abiding presence forever leading, guiding, and sanctifying me. I am a social reformer and activist. Bless thee, Friend.
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