quote:Originally posted by Kassy Sims:quote:Originally posted by Bill Gray:
Hi Mary,
First, to answer your question: NO, I do not believe it belongs in any city, especially in the Shoals.
However, your post renewed a memory. About ten years ago, when I first moved to the city of Riverside, California, on one street corner (outside of town) there was a shop similar to what you have described -- selling all sorts of drug paraphernalia. And, right next door was a store-front Hispanic Christian church. This struck me as funny -- and I wondered who would win -- the god of drugs, or the one and only God. Some months later, I drove past again and the drug shop was gone -- but, the church was still there.
Fast forward a year, I drove past again and now, where the drug shop had been was now a Psychic Store -- selling all sort of New Age things. And, right next door was still the Hispanic Christian church. Again, I prayed: "Lord, show them who is really in control."
Six months later, the Psychic Store went out of business -- but, the church was still there. As I drove past, I smiled and thanked God for His faithfulness.
Do you think Florence needs some prayer warriors focusing on this drug/sex paraphernalia shop?
God bless, have a wonderful, blessed day,
Bill
I guess every building that is not a church is a loss then? When will people like you ever learn that people don't want nor need you trying to run THEIR lives. Why can't you worship your gOD as you please and let others worship theirs?
And besides Bill...I know for certain that you are a liar. You told a lie about me quite a while ago...I haven't forgotten.
Hi Kassy,
First, there is only one God -- so, I am not sure who or what you are worshiping. But, your comment does bring back memories. I can recall, nearly fifty years ago, long before I was a Christian, driving across the country. This was before the Interstate Highways, when we drove such roads as Route 66 -- and had to drive through many small towns.
My reaction in those days was that all these small towns had too many churches -- one on every corner. At that time, I was bothered to see more churches than bars in these towns. Today, when I drive through small towns -- I complain that there are not enough churches. Amazing what time, and becoming a Christian believer, will do to one's world view.
About lying about you -- quite honestly, Kassy, I don't recall ever being in a dialogue with you. From your attitude about God, I doubt that you were ever on the Religion Forum -- and I seldom wander away from it. Maybe I made an indirect comment and you took it personally, I simply do not remember ever exchanging ideas with you. But, if you think that I have made any false statements about you -- I do sincerely apologize. It was not intentional.
God bless, have a wonderful, blessed day,
Bill