Concerning her salvation..sm
Posted By: Becky on 2007-03-26
In Reply to: Please see message. I am devastated over here. nm - Regular
Think about the occasions in her life when she undoubtedly was influenced by other Christians. She may have made that decision late in her life and that is what you need to focus on.
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If her salvation is in question...
...then that would be because of a capricious, arbitrary and cruel God that only a human could dream up. That God would possess no true God-like qualities if a person is condemned eternally because of not following some rules that are human interpretations of the word of God. Sigh.
I believe goodness in this life will be rewarded if there is an afterlife, whether Buddhist, agnostic, Christian whatever. Different religions suit different cultures....but it's all one God.
Salvation Army.......
If they go to just one agency, such as St. Vincent DE Paul or Salvation Army, sometimes they can refer them to other agencies that provide help. In the area I live in, the churches have funds available to help people pay utility bills and such. We also have a Catholic college that assists people with food, clothing and toys for the kids. There also is Catholic Social Services, not sure if they have them in FL or not. Hope that helps. Prayers to the family that they find the assistance they need.
Salvation Army, etc.
I give to Salvation Army every time I walk in a store. In fact, I quit shopping at Target years ago because they wouldn't let the Salvation Army bell ringers on their property (and also are into that so-called pro-choice" crap--well not for the unborn baby!) Anyway, I make a point to go where the good people who give back are ringing those bells. All growing up we gave to SA, too.
I know Catholic Charities is a biggie, too. My ma-in-law is big into that one.
Hopefully you've got some good ideas now. Good luck to you, my dear.
PS: This is what I prefer to see on these boards instead of the bickering and picking over silly stuff. This is what we should all be concentrating on--those who really need us to be "here" for them. This msg and the one from the lady who found out her husband has been cheating on her speaks volumes as to the kind of humans who are really behing these messages. We have a wonderful, caring group of people here!
Salvation Army?
I'm not certain on this so you may want to do a little more investigating but I think the Salvation Army is sponsored by or maybe just has a large volunteer population from the military. if i remember correctly they are the ones who do the Toys for Tots too.
We always clean out our closets for Salvation
Army, and donate to the Toys for Tots. We also just gave a bunch of good furniture to hospice, and I always do their tree ornament angel thing as I've had hospice for my mom and dad and am ever so grateful for that help.
Salvation Army, Goodwill, Habitat for Humanity
All have trucks that will pick up household items, at least in our area. They should be listed in the phone book. You can call them and see when they will be in your area.
Have you tried your local Salvation Army, United Way, or places like that? sm
The town where I live has a place called Mell Trotter Ministries. You can donate your vehicles and then the people to live and work at Mel Trotter fix up the cars and are learining a trade at the same time. They then sell the cars to the public. The money they make on the cars goes back into the organization.
Also our United Way has something called 2-1-1. You just call 211 and tell the person you talk to what you are looking for or need and they can steer you in the right direction.
Good luck to the family you are trying to help.
Good place to shop is Salvation Army Superstore. sm
Don't dump on me please. The store gets extra clothes from big department stores. It's better if you're a small size, but they have stuff for larger sizes too.
I got INC Incorporated embroidered tunic and Eileen Fisher sweater for $10 each, plus 2 pairs of "work" pants at $4 each.
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