Curious : Are there many Christians players on Az???
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JimS said:The teachings are perfect. The churches are devised by men and therefore are.. shall we say... prone to imperfections .... imo.
The churches are devised by men ? No , The true church is the believers themselves . The physical church controlled and commanded by God to exist if followed correctly you will see a difference .
I play pool because Jesus lives. (Colossians 3:17)
They call me Eric "The Preacher" Yow!, because I am a preacher for the Church of Christ. I love what the Lord has done for/with me in my life so far and aim to glorify Him in all things. Occasionally I get fanmail praising me for the things I do with masse (etc). My reply is always the same - I praise God. Period.
Sometimes I get "fanmail" (if you want to call it that) from people, usually kids, who say my videos are fake. I love it when they do because it gives me an opportunity to reply to this effect: When Christ was here on earth, people were amazed at what he could do. Some thought it was magic. Some believed his power and authority came from God, or his diety. Others thought he was a fake. It doesn't bother me that some don't believe what I do is real. All that really matters is whether you believe that Christ is who He is - the Son of God and the Savior of man.
I've been able to corrospond with a number of open-minded recipients of such a message, though many others show no interest. Regardless, to God be the glory forever and ever, amen.
-yow!
They call me Eric "The Preacher" Yow!, because I am a preacher for the Church of Christ. I love what the Lord has done for/with me in my life so far and aim to glorify Him in all things. Occasionally I get fanmail praising me for the things I do with masse (etc). My reply is always the same - I praise God. Period.
Sometimes I get "fanmail" (if you want to call it that) from people, usually kids, who say my videos are fake. I love it when they do because it gives me an opportunity to reply to this effect: When Christ was here on earth, people were amazed at what he could do. Some thought it was magic. Some believed his power and authority came from God, or his diety. Others thought he was a fake. It doesn't bother me that some don't believe what I do is real. All that really matters is whether you believe that Christ is who He is - the Son of God and the Savior of man.
I've been able to corrospond with a number of open-minded recipients of such a message, though many others show no interest. Regardless, to God be the glory forever and ever, amen.
-yow!
I guess i played ok when I was young and about 40 pounds lighter lol . Well we all struggle as christians some more some less .The important thing is to do what we can to get back on track rightpoolcuemaster said:
thats why we need to get some bible teaching and mabye some healthy debates going . So mabye we can get something going Any ideas anyone ????????mark tadd
the legendary mark tadd i've read a lot about you, you're supposed to be one of the greatest of all time! get your ass back in some tournaments! 
i'm not religious, but i admire and respect christianity. bottom line is, all the westernised countries have christianity in common, and by and large i'm proud of the way the western world has devoloped. it wouldnt have devoloped this way if it wasn't for christianity. i'm on the fence though as to whether i believe religion is all that relevant and important nowadays.
i do believe in god though, or whatever we call it. some almighty being that created everything. not only do i believe this, i want to believe it too. life would feel rather empty to me if i believed that as soon as i die my body will rot away in the ground. nothing more. mind you i said this to my philosophy teacher once, and she replied, isn't the life you've had enough? why should you get more?
rambled on a bit here, hope it all makes sense!
i'm not religious, but i admire and respect christianity. bottom line is, all the westernised countries have christianity in common, and by and large i'm proud of the way the western world has devoloped. it wouldnt have devoloped this way if it wasn't for christianity. i'm on the fence though as to whether i believe religion is all that relevant and important nowadays.
i do believe in god though, or whatever we call it. some almighty being that created everything. not only do i believe this, i want to believe it too. life would feel rather empty to me if i believed that as soon as i die my body will rot away in the ground. nothing more. mind you i said this to my philosophy teacher once, and she replied, isn't the life you've had enough? why should you get more?
rambled on a bit here, hope it all makes sense!
If your weekend is free, you might want to flip through this gigantic thread in the NPR forum...mark tadd said:...thats why we need to get some bible teaching and mabye some healthy debates going . So mabye we can get something going
http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=59004
It's up to you if you want to resurrect that thread or not.
I'm a Christian.
Now - here is a question to bring the two together (just for opinions). I enjoy a sociable wager at pool, always have. I also enjoy sociable wagers at other things. No, I wouldn't gamble my rent money or put myself or family in jeopardy....so does it say anywhere in the bible if gambling in and of itself is wrong?Just curious to hear from someone who is more biblically knowledgeable than myself.
Now - here is a question to bring the two together (just for opinions). I enjoy a sociable wager at pool, always have. I also enjoy sociable wagers at other things. No, I wouldn't gamble my rent money or put myself or family in jeopardy....so does it say anywhere in the bible if gambling in and of itself is wrong?Just curious to hear from someone who is more biblically knowledgeable than myself.
mark tadd said:
Mark-
Just wanted to say you're one of the best players I've ever seen, ever. Saw you when you came through York, PA about 15 years ago or so.
I know that's not what you asked in your question, but I know you're in/out of pool often now. I just hope you stay in permanently.
Dave
was a "christian"
I was a "christian" during my early years. However after finding what the modern day christians around me truly believed in times of crisis, I believe that the world needs more lions. As grandiose as it sounds, I follow my own set of ethics largely based on Judeo-Christian ethics but with a bit more old testament than most profess to follow now. I also created a few rules of my own more than thirty years ago. I adhere to my rules and ethics over 99% of the time and it pains me far more to divert from my path than it bothers the average "christian" to sin. If there is a judgment day, we will all find out how we stand. If there is a just God I don't think I'll fare too badly.
Hu
I was a "christian" during my early years. However after finding what the modern day christians around me truly believed in times of crisis, I believe that the world needs more lions. As grandiose as it sounds, I follow my own set of ethics largely based on Judeo-Christian ethics but with a bit more old testament than most profess to follow now. I also created a few rules of my own more than thirty years ago. I adhere to my rules and ethics over 99% of the time and it pains me far more to divert from my path than it bothers the average "christian" to sin. If there is a judgment day, we will all find out how we stand. If there is a just God I don't think I'll fare too badly.
Hu
Great post so I figured we can start a new thred in the non pool related and it goes so,ething like this . the first thread will be "Why I am a christian" the second will be "Why I am not a christian" If anyone has any other subjects on spirituality please start a thread . Of course in the NPR area I guess . Im not sure of the forum rules . then mabye we can all answer or give an opinion on whats postedworriedbeef said:the legendary mark tadd i've read a lot about you, you're supposed to be one of the greatest of all time! get your ass back in some tournaments!
i'm not religious, but i admire and respect christianity. bottom line is, all the westernised countries have christianity in common, and by and large i'm proud of the way the western world has devoloped. it wouldnt have devoloped this way if it wasn't for christianity. i'm on the fence though as to whether i believe religion is all that relevant and important nowadays.
i do believe in god though, or whatever we call it. some almighty being that created everything. not only do i believe this, i want to believe it too. life would feel rather empty to me if i believed that as soon as i die my body will rot away in the ground. nothing more. mind you i said this to my philosophy teacher once, and she replied, isn't the life you've had enough? why should you get more?
rambled on a bit here, hope it all makes sense!
mark tadd