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Post by PrisonerOfHope on Jun 16, 2011 13:47:34 GMT -5
Hi everyone, I'm Arlene, also know as PrisonerOfHope and - in the past - funkyhulagirl. I'm originally from New York City, have lived in Hawaii for five years (and still consider it my home), and are currently in Tennessee. I was raised Catholic, but the Holy Spirit led me out of that mess, and for that I'll always be grateful to Him. I don't belong to any denomination - I belong to Jesus, and that's enough.  I'm a former Wall Street executive, headhunter, and president and owner of a charter airline. Right now I'm working towards my PsyD in marriage and family counseling. Hobbies include cooking/baking, reading, eschatology, shopping, writing, flying (private pilot), whitewater rafting, and collecting teddy bears and cookbooks. I'm currently Meowmy to 11 precious kitties, one very naughty dog, a possum, and several goldfish. Come on in and tell us about yourselves! |
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Post by wateredseeds on Jun 17, 2011 12:01:19 GMT -5
Hi I'm David, also known as wateredseeds. I'm 27, and have been studying the bible since i was little...and eschatology since i was 16. Theologically I'm a dispensationalist, and so I have a somewhat different perspective on things. I believe that the word of God has to trump opinion, and that we should work hard to study and find the truth(2 timothy:2:15).
My family owns a christian bookstore(for just over a year now). I've been in retail for about 10 years, and really like the creative side of retail. I've run or helped run multi-million dollar stores. I'm the resident bible expert(if you're looking for a bible, i can help you find the right one), and expert on eschatology and theology. I'm often asked where I studied, and I just tell them "the word of God". You don't have to have a formal education to understand the word, though i've found that having a formal education often leaves people with biased and unscriptural positions. The most common of which i run into, is the flawed interpretation of Genesis 6(sons of seth and cain view)....when of course the biblical interpretation is that it is talking about angels.
I often challenge people in their theology, and being a dispensationalist i believe in the gap theory. While I don't think it's the most important thing to understand...i do believe it is one of the most misunderstood theories about creationism. After all, most of our theology is shaped by who taught us, not by what the bible actually says. When looking at the scriptures, we have to have an open heart and mind to the truth....and listen for the Holy Spirit to help us understand the truth.
I do video and audio teachings from time to time. And of course i'll share them with whoever is willing to listen. I play the guitar and sing some, although i'm not great at either. I'm married to a beautiful woman, that I love very much.
I love just sitting around talking to people about the bible. I have quite a few people come into my store just to talk with me about the bible. And often times people ask for help understanding certain things. I've run into a lot of people that don't believe in a pre-tribulation rapture of the church. While i wholeheartedly embrace the pre-trib rapture, it baffles me how militant some people are in wanting to squelch the hope of the glorious appearing, and our gathering together unto Him.
"Wherefore comfort one another with these words."-1 Thessalonians 4:18
When speaking of the rapture, we are to comfort each other with these words. Not tear each other down.
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Post by sasha2u on Jun 17, 2011 16:43:20 GMT -5
Hello everyone! My name is Cheri aka Sasha, and I live just outside Woodstock, NY. (yes....*THAT* Woodstock) with my two rescue kitties, Missy and Bogey-the-Wonder-Cat.  I love to cook, (just finished making a banana cream pie for a friend) and I love the beauty of the Catskill Mountains; I see God in nature all the time. (although I will admit, the winters are getting old) I was saved about 9 years ago, came out of the RCC, and have been praising Jesus ever since! My world has never been the same. |
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Post by PrisonerOfHope on Jun 17, 2011 17:19:26 GMT -5
Glad you made it, Cheri...now get posting and help me get this board off the ground!  Sheri promised to join us too. |
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Post by finallyawake on Jun 17, 2011 17:34:50 GMT -5
Nice to meet you David and Cheri! Looking forward to getting to know you both better here!
Blessings~
Psalm 30:11-12 (New King James Version)
11 You have turned for me my mourning into dancing;
You have put off my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness,
12 To the end that my glory may sing praise to You and not be silent.
O LORD my God, I will give thanks to You forever.
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Post by emortimer on Jun 17, 2011 17:56:49 GMT -5
Hey all I am like a nobody important...but I do not like my profile since it showed me my age...I HAD FORGOTTEN it
Anyway just a Dad that home schools 2 wonderful boys and waiting for my new body
I can say this...if some of my posts do not make sense please bear with me...I live in pain every day and I think I make sense....then again I never made sense...well I look forward to sharing and learning more and more
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Post by abeowitz on Jun 17, 2011 17:57:23 GMT -5
Greetings! I am Abe (Abraham John, to be exact. ), with my wife and 2 preteens, somewhere's near Seattle. I grew up in a Catholic family. My mother was a 'mommie dearest' (ESFJ) Catholic, complete with Mary shrines, statues, candles, etc. When I was 10 years old, I begged my parents to stay up and watch "In Search of Noah's Ark", and when I saw the depiction of the ark based on George Hagopian, something stirred in my spirit, and I knew it was true. At the age of 21, some born again believers challenged me with scriptures conflicting with Catholic doctrine. Since I loved the Lord, I had no problem studying the bible, and as time went on, left Catholic paganism for evangelical denominations. They grew me quickly, but were more social than intellectual, so I now study independently, with a wide variety of podcasts and sermons to keep me grounded in the Word. I've had 2 visions. In the first, I saw Christ on the cross, just before He died. He said nothing, but 'pulled' sins out of me. In the second, I was taken before the throne, and I saw God and Jesus sitting on the throne, and the Lamb's book of life. If there is interest, I can post details in a dreams/visions thread.. My favorite pastor is Jim Mclarty www.gcaarchive.com/index.shtml and I highly recommend his podcasts for solid doctrine. Career wise, I've got a degree in Electrical Engineering, but spent most of my time writing computer programs to analyze radio data from cell phone towers. I'm always looking for problems in the system, and need to ensure my data and results are accurate, since a lot of money rides on the results. So, my approach to the bible is much like Chuck Missler's. I apply the 'scientific method' to the Word, simple, logical but still allowing faith to have priority. But I have little patience for those who are deceived out of laziness or hubris. Anyway, my analytical mindset is always looking for cracks in the foundation, but this should not be taken as an attack, but more out of a desire to keep people from hurting themselves. I lean pre-trib rapture, but concede there is no clear evidence that points to the exact time of the rapture. I am however, constantly looking, because I believe we will know it before it happens, and it will not be a secret event. Oh, and I also like to draw. My dream is to create a graphic novel, steam punk adventure to be exact. But bible studies have taken up most of my free time... I do hope there is something equivalent or better in our eternal lives... |
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Post by finallyawake on Jun 17, 2011 18:20:01 GMT -5
Hi Abe...nice to meet you and thank you for the link to your favorite pastor! This is one of the reasons I joined this forum! It is so difficult to find good solid teaching in our area. Our favorite pastor is Jon Courson from Searchlight ministries....he is of Calvary Chapel persuasion and teaches verse by verse. he is preaching through Revelation on Wednesday Nights right now...hmmmm....maybe we should have a section for good solid bible teaching pastors!
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Post by shann0 on Jun 17, 2011 20:34:07 GMT -5
I can't tell you how happy I am to be here at this new forum. I can't wait to see what blessings Yashua has in store for us here.
Some of you I know already from a former unmentionable forum which I used to spend a great deal of time on. But that's behind me now, I'm shaking the dust off my feet and moving forward with great anticipation!
My name is Shannon. I've been married to my husband for nearly 17 years now. We have no children of our own, but I have a stepson who is nearly 20 years old. We have 3 cats, and from what I'm told that's just enough for a crazy cat lady starter kit. We live in eastern Washington state.
I was born again at the age of 12, but I kinda went off track for a while in my teen years and dabbled in all manner of drugs, alcohol and occult things. Things got pretty bad for me for a while there, but God always had His hand on me. I see that now in retrospect.
I moved to Seattle when I turned 20 years old, lived there for 8 years and met my husband. Right around the time I met him, I rededicated my life to the Lord and though I've stumbled, I've never regretted that decision.
We moved to eastern Washington in '98 and have been here ever since.
My life hasn't been nearly so exciting as some of the others here whom I've read so far, but I hope I'll be able to contribute something valuable to this forum. I don't always agree with everyone, but I believe it's possible to agree to disagree with love.
I firmly believe that critical thinking skills are imperative for studying scriptures in these last days, and should be applied to those we look to for teaching as well. The bible tells us teachers need to be held to a higher standard, and that's why character is an important indicator of godly men. We shall know a tree by it's fruit. There are wolves everywhere, and we must continually be testing things against scripture to see if they be true.
I look forward to exploring the deep mysteries of God with you, and hopefully making a few new friends in the process.
Maranatha!
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Post by kmcshopper on Jun 18, 2011 15:56:10 GMT -5
Hi Everyone- I'm Kathy-kmcshopper. I'm a stay at home mom. I have a wonderful husband and two teenagers. My love for bible prophecy started while studying the book of revelation 3 years ago. I was born with cerebral palsy which affects my ability to drive. but, never affects my ability to soak up God's word.
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Post by daffy on Jun 19, 2011 15:21:07 GMT -5
Hello and Blessings to all. I am a flower from another forum and a dedicated watcher. and researcher. My passion is eschatology, prophecy and the Bible. I also love to worship. Christ found me in 1994 and I was saved by a radical conversion . Previously I could have been called an atheist. I have been married (hubby is not yet saved) 26 years and have 2 children a son 25 and a daughter 20. My geographical location is waaaaaay up north and past a border. I am a stay at home mom and STILL don't have enough hours in a day! I love the Lord with all my heart and looking forward to fellow shipping with like minded Holy Spirit filled children of God.  |
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Post by PrisonerOfHope on Jun 20, 2011 1:37:48 GMT -5
Welcome, everyone - I'm honored that you've decided to join Harpazo! I hope to make this a place where we can enjoy sweet fellowship and have fun until we meet in heaven. From reading the introductions, it looks like there are some really special people here, so I think my job will be an easy one.  If you have friends who share our love of the the Lord and of His Word and are eagerly looking forward to his return, please invite them! |
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Post by baydoll on Jun 20, 2011 12:44:22 GMT -5
I finally made it!!! Hello to you all! It is so nice to meet everyone! Hi Cheri! Thank you POH for inviting me! My name is Sheri.. for those of you who don't know me I'm also known as Baydoll/Sherib on other boards. I'm a born-again Christian, also a pre-tribber. Never been a Catholic but I was married to one for 25 years. I am now single, have three grown kids (one son, two daughters) and 6 grandchildren. I also have two dogs, two turtles and a couple of fish (the turtle and fish belongs to my oldest grandaughter who lives with me, btw!). I live in a little town called Lusby in Southern Maryland by the Chesapeake Bay. I am looking forward to meeting new friends and fellowshipping here!! |
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Post by PrisonerOfHope on Jun 20, 2011 14:49:27 GMT -5
Glad you made it Sheri; it's great to see you - just make sure you behave yourself! ;D |
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Post by kittiesrus on Jun 20, 2011 15:08:17 GMT -5
Hi, I'm kittiesrus and I love kitties, i saw arlene on facebook on the aloha prphecy sight and she was kind enough to let me join. I'm a aloha bible follower and only wish i lived in hawaiee. i dont have any hobbies besides gardening and bible study, I'm glade to be hear.
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Post by daffy on Jun 20, 2011 15:19:22 GMT -5
I finally made it!!! Hello to you all! It is so nice to meet everyone! Hi Cheri! Thank you POH for inviting me! My name is Sheri.. for those of you who don't know me I'm also known as Baydoll/Sherib on other boards. I'm a born-again Christian, also a pre-tribber. Never been a Catholic but I was married to one for 25 years. I am now single, have three grown kids (one son, two daughters) and 6 grandchildren. I also have two dogs, two turtles and a couple of fish (the turtle and fish belongs to my oldest grandaughter who lives with me, btw!). I live in a little town called Lusby in Southern Maryland by the Chesapeake Bay. I am looking forward to meeting new friends and fellowshipping here!! You forgot the partridge in a pear tree...  I am just having a little light hearted humor Sheri. Looking forward to fellowshipping with you... Hugs daffy. |
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Post by yvetteg on Jun 20, 2011 21:03:01 GMT -5
Hi! I'm Yvette! AKA: Yvette! That's it, just me! =) I've been studying Bibe Prophecy for while and also learning about the lies we have been told our whole lives. Learning about the NWO, HAARP, Fema Camps, The Bildiberg Group, Government corruption and on and on. I think most people think I am nuts! But that's ok! Looking forward to going HOME!!!! Want out of this world! Much love to all! Looking forward to listening and learning from you all!
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Post by mcreswells on Jun 22, 2011 15:02:09 GMT -5
Hey guys! I'm Melanie and I live in Tennessee too!!! I use to live in MD then my mom moved us here when I was 10. I hated her for it but within a few months of being here I got saved! I slid away for a while and then after having our first child almost 11 years ago I came back! I am so thankful for what the Lord has done in my life! Last mothers day our oldest son got gave his life to the Lord! Praise God! I have four children from almost 11 to 6 months. I am a stay at home mom and homeschool our boys I too love listening to the Calvary Chapel pastors! We have one here near where we live and my sister goes there. My sister is so lucky that she is able to go there! My husband and his cousin started our church a year and a half ago! We believe pretty much the same way as Calvary Chapel but we are not a specific denomination. Oh, here is a link to my favorite radio show www.wiamradio.org/podcasts/sott/index.php?p=archive&cat=all I could talk all day but have tons of stuff to do while the baby is sleeping Looking forward to learning from you guys!!! |
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Post by sasha2u on Jun 22, 2011 17:37:16 GMT -5
Just peeked in again and wanted to say "hi" again to all the new posters (hi baydoll!) and I, too am glad to be here. I am still giggling however, over that hysterical kittie with earphones pic.....olol. |
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Post by daffy on Jun 23, 2011 19:38:08 GMT -5
Hello Tis Me , daffy again on my second time around after being "struck out at #25" Remember me ? |
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Post by emortimer on Jun 23, 2011 20:20:39 GMT -5
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Post by daffy on Jun 23, 2011 21:08:04 GMT -5
No worries when I reach another 25 I'll start all over again. I never get old !!!!  |
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Post by PrisonerOfHope on Jun 23, 2011 22:46:54 GMT -5
Daffy, Eric, Shann0 - I keep telling you guys, there's no sign-up bonus, so quit trying! ;D The only prize you get is the pleasure of being here among us...but what more could anyone want, apart from Jesus in person? Problem is fixed now, so you're free to advance through the ranks! ;D |
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Post by shann0 on Jun 23, 2011 23:52:05 GMT -5
What?!?!?!? No signup bonus!  That's ok, I'm just glad there's someplace that I can post all this crazy stuff that's going down. Every day, my jaw hits the floor. I can't believe that everyone isn't seeing it, but then not everyone has the spiritual eyes open. Glad that's not the case here, Amen? |
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Post by rita on Jun 24, 2011 0:06:12 GMT -5
Hello all, I am from the watcher board. I am 56 and a believe since at least age 7 , maturing slowly but surely. Enjoy the fellowship. I am from So. Calif. near the beach , and work as General Practitioner for 30years. I am married 40 years and have 2 sons 28 and 26.  |
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