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 WELCOME to QUESTIONS' and ANSWERS' TRAIL CAMP  A Trail of Education and Discovery At this particular trail camp, our subscribers' and viewers' most popular questions are answered around the campfire. Just com'on in and pull up a lawn chair, sit on a log or a rock, or just take a ground seat at the campfire, and we'll do the best we can to answer your questions. It's a fairly warm evening and we have a host of stars out there tonight. There's a radiant, tepee style fire in the pit (a good fire is better than anything), and I'm ready if you are... All viewer's questions are answered via land or e-mail. Questions discussed around this campfire are those of which are either frequent inquiries, or have been selected for discussion here due to their uniqueness. If you would like to submit a question (of any type) just "click" on the Q & A campfire, directly below. SUBMIT A QUESTION Question # 1: I think I believe God has forgiven me, but I have a long list of sins, of which I cannot forgive myself. Can you help me? Mary from Arizona... Ans Question # 2 : What is gravity? I can't seem to find an accurate explanation for it. David from Iowa... Ans Question # 3: Do you know anything about the "moon dust theory" of the sixties? If so, could you give me some facts on it? John from Tucson, AZ... Ans Question # 4: There are so many "religious" beliefs out there... If there really is a God, and I truly believe there is, how do I find him? And, secondly, how do I know your answer will for sure lead me in the right direction? I'm not trying to be a smart aleck, I just want to know the truth. Justine from Montana... Ans *** Q and A Trail under continual construction... more coming soon! * Answer Question # 1: Though you may never be able to forgive yourself, you must believe that God has removed your former sins, and continues to remove those you unwillingly continue to commit when you acknowledge them to Him. Satan will accuse you for the rest of your earthly life (Revelation 12:10). He does not want you to believe that anyone could forgive the mess he believes you made of your own life, nor the grief he believes you have caused others. — Yet, God has said; For as the heavens are high above the earth, so great is His mercy toward those who fear (respect) Him; As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us... Their sins and lawless deeds I will remember no more. (Psalm 103:11,12 & Hebrews 10:17) Remember your shield of faith. Use it moment by moment to quench the fiery darts of the wicked one (Ephesians 6:16). Talk to yourself orally when you doubt forgiveness. Remind the tempter of Gods' promises... remember Gods' promises and don't trust in your own feelings. Refuse to listen to the taunting of others. Be also willing to totally forgive others.— Remember also the difference between your actual sins and the consequences of those sins. In heaven you are free, yet, here on earth you may spend the rest of your life in sorrow and remorse, but God, if you depend on Him and trust in Him, will comfort you and carry you through to victory. He knows your grief and is well acquainted with each of your sorrows. Remember too that your active love for others covers a multitude of sins (1st Peter 4:8)... Again, trust in Him! ¤ Thanks for your question! I pray that this answer is helpful to you. Please keep reading Gods' Word, seeking Him for increasing comfort and you will be spiritually rewarded. Many of the trails you can hike here at this website may also help lead you toward and into some rich understanding in this regard. For your particular difficulty, you might hike the Mountain of Believing on the New Birth Trail. * Answer Question # 2: Can't find that in your science book, huh? Good question! Gravity has never been understood by modern science. All I can say is that it is Gods' created force which holds everything together (Colossians 1:16,17, Hebrews 1:3). If it were just a fraction weaker on the earth, we would all drift out into space. We would be unable to plant or build. The moon would float away as would all of the other planets. If gravity were any stronger, we would find it difficult to stand up, no birds or planes could fly, and clouds would lie on the ground. Gravity is so precise that we can count on the sunrise and sunset to the exact second. It allows the universe and all that is in it to function perfectly and to maintain a variety of environments. It is the work of a perfect mind. Mathematical equations account for everything, and all things are in balance and in harmony. The worlds' science cannot comprehend this thing we call gravity. It remains one in many of Gods' great and perfect mysteries. ¤ I have had several "science related" questions this month, from different parts of the country. Thank you for your question. I hope the answer I gave you allows you to understand more of the wonder of God. I hope you will hike the variety of trails at this website, which will allow you the opportunity to discover many wonders. * Answer Question # 3: Yes. This theory was highly publicized throughout the "scientific" world. Many articles appeared in science journals which claimed that the true age of the earth could be determined by examining the dust on the surface of the moon. Scientists claimed that since there was no atmosphere on the moon that produced wind, rain or other moving conditions, a study of the depth of accumulated dust on the lunar surface would allow an accurate calculation for the age of the moon. Since dust does collect at a very precise rate, even in a vacuum, their theory would indeed work... They estimated that there would be about 62 feet of dust on the moon, which equaled their estimated age of the earth and the moon; about 2 billion years. Unfortunately (or fortunately) when the first astronauts landed on the moon they found only two inches of dust on the surface, a long way from the predicted depth of 62 feet. A recalculation determined that the moon was only 6 to 10 thousand years old! Many "scientists" would not accept this and abandoned their "moon dust" theory. For those who have read the Bible, this discovery was infallible proof as to the true age of the earth and the moon in their present form, since they were both created at approximately the same time. ¤ I had to do a little research there, but found it quite interesting yet not surprising. Thank you for your question. For more information as to the age of the earth and related discoveries, you may want to visit the Trail of Time or the Lake Trail at this website. * Answer Question # 4: Thank you so much, Justine. I get your question quite often, but your politely sincere wording made me decide to list it on the website, which you added in your letter that you had access to.— In the July 2003 Newsletter, I began a four part series on Knowing God (Page 2, From the Editor). I believe that particular series will help you to truly find your answer. Once you have looked well into that four part series, I suggest that you hike the Mountain of Believing junction of the New Birth Trail. I suggest most importantly that you print these off and find a remote place in nature to read and contemplate them. I know your Montana area has many such places. Please get back to me with your discoveries, or anytime that you need further assistance. Thanks again for your question. May the Lord answer your prayers! *** Q and A Trail under continual construction... more coming soon!  [Trail of Time] [New Birth Trail] [Mountain & Valley Trail] [Desert Trail] [Lake Trail] [High Sierra Trail] [Wilderness Trail] [A Hawk's Trail] [False Trail] [Monthly Newsletter] [Newsletter Archives] [Questions & Answers] [On-Line Church] HIKING THE TRAIL OF TRUTH Mark S. Taylor |