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:::looking them up now:::

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RE: Comment on the Avatar of the Person Before You-2010... - 7/15/2010 2:04:59 PM

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Loves You God.

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Oooh! I Know! I Know!

An observation AND an opinion, please . . .

Throughout the past decade that I have been a part of these wonderful forums, a poster will occasionally ask a personal question of another member. By "personal" I do not mean secretive or shady, etc., but rather information that pertains specifically to the member being asked the question. A curiosity question, if you will.

Sometimes, someone else will answer that question, instead of allowing the member to decide what, if any answer to publicly give in response.

It's happened to me a few times - where someone was over-eager to answer a question that was asked of me and about me, and I've just witnessed it happening to someone else a few minutes ago. I've also seen it numerous times over the years, happening to various posters within various threads.

Please, please, please don't do this!

Please know that just because you may have "inside knowledge" about someone doesn't mean they want such knowledge being publicly posted and/or discussed (even if such "inside knowledge" isn't all that "inside"). Unfortunately, with the post I read just a few minutes ago, the member did not want the information to be publicly posted. Sure, the "offending" post was edited and the personal information deleted within a few minutes, but we'll never know how many people were able to read the post before it was edited.

Please give the member the dignity and respect that comes from your quietly sitting back and allowing him / her to decide how to answer the question, if at all.

And remember, a lot goes on behind the scenes! Perhaps the member will choose to PM the inquirer. But, then again, perhaps not. Still it really should be the member's choice to determine their own discretion regarding how and if to answer such personal questions.

Speaking of discretion . . . I guess this is what this post is all about. Let's all endeavor to use a bit more discretion when posting information about other people. Just because YOU know something about MaryBob doesn't mean that MaryBob wants you to disseminate such tidbit(s); no matter how innocuous it may seem.

If a question of personal nature is asked of someone (i.e., Where do you live, what do you do for a living, what color are your eyes, how long do you brush your teeth, or anything else that specifically relates to that member), lets curb our enthusiasm to let others know that we're "in the know". Let's just breathe, relax, sit back and give the member the opportunity to handle the question in whatever way they deem best.

Thanks!




And by the ways, my eyes are green and I always try to brush my teeth for 2-3 minutes.

But. If anyone asks in a thread, mum's the word for you. OK?

OK.

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I saw a guy on YouTube who was saying the same things you are. I hit that little soccer ball icon and those annoying World Cup horns drowned him out. Is there a text equivalent for your posts?

Wow, that was two miles to nowhere. (which could also be a snark in its own right).

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Either salt and pepper, or with cheese (particular to sharp cheddar myself.)

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The REAL test of orthodoxy is whether you treat grits as a savory or a sweet dish.




BTW, the CORRECT answer is savory!

And lots of real butter!

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And the Cherubims? A superclass of angels?

Okay, SIX classes of angels. And that's my final offer! No more!

I'm sure if you went to any New Apostolic Reformation conferences they could come up a few more.

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I was at a childbirthing class with my dd last week. The instructor told the girls to have a birthing plan ready and written down, then be ready to change it in a moment's notice. She stressed to the girls that it's not how you give birth, it's how you raise your baby that matters most.

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I rank that question right up there with "do the contradicitons in the bible allow for trolling?".

LOL!

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In this day and age, TV theme songs are a lost art. Heck, the intro to a show nowadays is usually little more than a title card and a few seconds of music. And more often than not, if there is a theme song, it is instrumental. What is/was your favorite TV theme that has actual lyrics?


Mine would have to be a tie between Welcome Back, Kotter and the Dukes of Hazzard. I also liked It's Gary Shandlings Show because it made fun of theme songs with lyrics.

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I believe DB conversions can possibly happen, but i don't believe the majority of them are genuine. I've read too many accounts of foxhole and prison conversions that were abandoned, and think that most of the time it was just a way to cope with the stress of immenent danger.

My FIL was a pastor for well over 60 years. I once asked his thoughts on deathbed confessions. He said that anything is possible with God and that he had heard numerous deathbed confessions during his years of ministry. However, he said there were several of those people who eventually recovered completely and, without exception, returned to their old lifestyles.

It also reminds me of one of my uncles who was in law enforcement. He said many, many of the accused suddenly "got religion" and even carried Bibles to court with them, but mostly dropped any pretense of being saved after the sentencing.

Like the one thief on the cross, I also believe someone can be saved and that the Gospel should be offered to everyone. But human nature being what it is, I suspect many, if not most, are like a reprobate being sorry for being caught but not sorry for his lifestyle of sin.

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Cue "Twilight Zone" music:

Benny Hinn and Neanderthal Man

Read what Benny Hinn and Paul Crouch, Jr. discussed during the May 3, 2010 TBN "Praise the Lord" telecast:

Benny Hinn: There was a race on this earth. They were not created in God's image and likeness. That's why no salvation was offered them.

Paul Crouch, Jr.: Neanderthal? Neanderthal man?

Benny Hinn: Could be. We don't know that. I believe, yes. But they were creatures, half-animal/half-man, described in detail in Revelation, we'll go to in just a second.

Wow. I'm glad these qualified scientists had such a well researched meaningful discussion on such a well respected forum of academia.


Seriously, why does anybody listen to these people anymore. It's like celebrities talking politics. These jokers have the same credibility when it comes to doctrine, much less science.

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I'm all for education. If people ask me questions, I'll answer them the best that I can. Since I've been diagnosed, I've found out that I know a lot of people who also have fibromyalgia. Some know what it is, and others don't. People won't learn unless they are taught. When it comes to health issues, ignorance is not bliss. Better to know what's going on so that you know what you're fighting. Well, that's my thinking anyway. You know what you may expect, and hopefully be ready to do something about it, if possible.

People often just think you're being lazy or trying to get out of doing something. The couple that I live with do the vast majority of things because I just can't. I do what I can, but it's not much.

I was happy to be told that I have fibromyalgia. I have so many health issues that I thought were separate from each other. To find out it was all from ONE condition, I finally thought, "At least now I know I'm not nuts!" I still have the health conditions, but at least I know what the cause is. Not some random thing.

Roberta, I know what you mean about back pain. I was diagnosed years ago with back problems. That's worsened, but with the fibromyalgia being there, it's so much worse.

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For those whose don't want to accept, or can't accept yet, that denominations are a testament to sin, there's very little hope for them to recognize the answer to your question since they can't accept the very simple truth about denominations themselves.

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I have too much respect for what the blood of Jesus did for me when it saved me from my sins to use it so vainly as to wave a magic wand over my wallet. I seem to recall a verse in Matthew saying that if I sought first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, then all the things that I NEED will be added unto me.

How much respect do you have for Christians who are also bought by the blood of Christ and yet do not agree
with you?

Anyone reading my posts knows I do not agree with what JM does with regards to WOF 'blood' expressions.

When I post Scritpure, I post the reference as well. I have too much respect for where it might be found.
There, does that help?

Of course not. I am trying to point out what some people do on these threads. They do not seem to have any patience
and are not willing to discuss anything about JM or anyone else they disagree with and if someone comes along and
does not join in with their nitpicking, they immediately turn and start misquoting and twisiting that person's words.

I am not saying you are doing that....however, that is how I got involved in this thread in the first place. IMO, people
are going OVERBOARD and if someone does not agree, than that person must be a heretic.

Yeah, I wasn't referring to you in what you quoted me above. I'm sorry you read it that way. I was referring to JM from the first sentence on. And I probably should have posted that the scripture was Matt. 6:33. I was under the assumption that it is one of the more recognizable Bible verses. And I hope I don't come across as a person who tries to shut down discussion on this thread. I have repeatedly discussed at length with anyone who disagrees with me.

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Jovial Jocularity

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Oh don't get me wrong. i'm very happy being single :D I just wanted to know if my boss meant that as a compliment or not Lol.... I'm definately waiting for the right one... I've waited this long...whats a few more years :)

Except for the boss thing, totally my attitude.



If being single for 33 years was good enough for Jesus....

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As an aside, there's no scriptural support for denominations being a sin either, just an interesting topic to discuss.

Galatians 5:19-21: 19Now the deeds of the flesh are evident, which are: immorality, impurity, sensuality, 20idolatry, sorcery, enmities, strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger, disputes, dissensions, factions, 21envying, drunkenness, carousing, and things like these, of which I forewarn you, just as I have forewarned you, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.

If factions aren't a sin, yet Scripture plainly says that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God, then what is it if not sin? Especially when it results in the loss of salvation?

A faction is a rebellious or divisive person or group within A LOCAL CHURCH.

Repeated condemnation of denominations is, IMO, a faction.

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Now the Truth Can Be Told - Steve Taylor

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I have not read the Bible from beginning to end and it's hard for me to admit that.

I have. Several times. It's like eating an elephant, take it one bite at a time until you are through.


Reading through the Bible is very enlightening. You'll discover many things you never came across in devotions, sermons, or Sunday School. You'll make connections that never occurred to you before. You might even change your beliefs on some topics you've only accepted on someone else's word. It is worth more than reading dozens of books ABOUT the Bible. It gives you a starting point to knowing God as He has revealed Himself and what He wants for and from you.

Get started today!

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Author of The Shack: "The God of Evangelical Christianity is a Monster"

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Self righteous Hardly.

You see honest to goodness children of G-d who see a wolf in sheeps clothing before it smacks them in the face.

I could care less about the money...

Super!

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Anyone else notice the deafening silence from the "feminists" when Islam is concerned? Sarah Palin is going to lead us back to the dark ages when women were chained night and day to the stove, but "honor" killings happening all over the world, female mutilation, torture, imprisonment, treated with less regard than last week's newspaper and *crickets* from the media and "defenders of women's rights."

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My daughter's highschool class is having their 20th anniversary reunion. I didn't realize that she is getting OLD.

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Sharon-Marie, your latest recipe quest is just plain not fair! Couldja ask for something on the low carb side once in a while?

It's Brent's fault, Bill. You know that, doncha?



But, yes, because you asked, my next recipe request will be a low carb one.