Welcome to a place where Christ should be exalted and "Self" should be abased!!
Welcome to a place where the BIBLE can be discussed rationally, intelligently, and positively without unnecessary argument!!
Welcome to a place where prayer can be requested and encouraged!!
Welcome to a place where positive and encouraging thoughts from scripture can be shared in a caring and loving way!!
Welcome to a place away from all the arguments, recriminations, and negativity of the outside world!!
Welcome to a place of rest and safety!!
Welcome to a place where Philippians 2:3 is practiced: "Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves."
Welcome to this Christian thread.
(Please leave all aggression, bitterness, and philosophy outside the door and please wipe your feet before coming inside!!)
I live in my own little world. But it's OK... They know me Here!
Welcome to a place where the BIBLE can be discussed rationally, intelligently, and positively without unnecessary argument!!
Welcome to a place where prayer can be requested and encouraged!!
Welcome to a place where positive and encouraging thoughts from scripture can be shared in a caring and loving way!!
Welcome to a place away from all the arguments, recriminations, and negativity of the outside world!!
Welcome to a place of rest and safety!!
Welcome to a place where Philippians 2:3 is practiced: "Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves."
Welcome to this Christian thread.
(Please leave all aggression, bitterness, and philosophy outside the door and please wipe your feet before coming inside!!)
I live in my own little world. But it's OK... They know me Here!
I am sorry that you don't feel wanted here. I may not agree with everyone all the time, but I know that this board would be a much poorer place with out "the lot of you" on it (and I mean that in the most affectionate way.)
even though I do not post on your thread (often) I have recieved so much in the way of love, kindness, generosity, and support, from the regulars here when I have had worries and difficulties in my life.
I also wish that people who have nothing good to say to you would leave this thread alone, sadly there is little I can do except tell you that I appreciate all of you, and I am sad that you feel the need to go elsewhere.
even though I do not post on your thread (often) I have recieved so much in the way of love, kindness, generosity, and support, from the regulars here when I have had worries and difficulties in my life.
I also wish that people who have nothing good to say to you would leave this thread alone, sadly there is little I can do except tell you that I appreciate all of you, and I am sad that you feel the need to go elsewhere.
If you live to be one hundred, you've got it made. Very few people die past that age. - George Burns
*sigh* I knew better. . . should've used that duct tape on my fingers.
Which part would you like me to explain exactly, Nancy? I can try
Too blessed to be stressed.
Which part would you like me to explain exactly, Nancy? I can try
Too blessed to be stressed.
Evening friends! The weather today was Beeeeeautifullllll!
I hope its like that tomorrow!
Lots of good posts here, thank you!
Have a wonderful evening!
Well since folks are having their say what the heck.
Bob - I love ya but shut the hell up and leave these people alone. There are good people in here (and some over the top but that's their perogotive).
Ralph - Leave Bob alone
Go back to your corners and stay there until you can play nice with the other boardies!
Non illigitamus carborundum
Bob - I love ya but shut the hell up and leave these people alone. There are good people in here (and some over the top but that's their perogotive).
Ralph - Leave Bob alone
Go back to your corners and stay there until you can play nice with the other boardies!
Non illigitamus carborundum
I posted a thread about not being able to use the terms "Mom and Dad" in schools in California because it discriminates against the gays earlier today and could not escape the barrage of attacks about posting that because I am a Christian.
If I may.....
Please Ralph! "barrage of attacks"???!!!! 25 posts in the thread. One person mentioned you and religion twice. One person mentioned religious fanatics and it wasn’t directed at you. Everyone else basically agreed with you regarding the stupidity of the legislation...myself included (although I didn't mention it) Barrage??? Don’t exaggerate.
If I may.....
Please Ralph! "barrage of attacks"???!!!! 25 posts in the thread. One person mentioned you and religion twice. One person mentioned religious fanatics and it wasn’t directed at you. Everyone else basically agreed with you regarding the stupidity of the legislation...myself included (although I didn't mention it) Barrage??? Don’t exaggerate.
What a beautiful & inspiring story Nellie! Thanks so much for posting it -- reading that really made my day (or should I say my evening). LOL
Need I say more? I much prefer to let it go. I really do hate to point fingers and I would avoid it at any cost. I just would like to see everyone take responsibility for what they post and give it a pause before you hit 'post message' - does it carry out the intent of the OP? There have been many, many times I come to post something and I open this thread and go, oh geeeeesh! never mind! There really is always a kind & loving way to say things.
From the OP - Let nothing be done (said) through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
As a self-professed Christian - I would like to take it further - would what I say or do bring praise & honor to God. When I was a youth leader, I had a poster on the door that the young people would read on their way out - "Go ye into the world and preach the gospel....if necessary, use words". To me the gospel can be summarized in 1 word - LOVE.
Mark 12:29-31 -29 "The most important one," answered Jesus, "is this: 'Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one. 30Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.' 31The second is this: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' There is no commandment greater than these."
I admire Nikki for her fortitude and being able to rise above the melee & TOB for being able to just plain stay out of it. I try to - I really do, just that today...well, Nicki is losing her mother and we're here absorbed in our petty little squabbles - and they are 'little'. That's a bit harsh, but really, there are better things to do than winning a oneupmanship.
Sorry I'm in a sad mood (sort've) and being intolerant of what I perceive as ... never mind - i've said enough.
Too blessed to be stressed.
From the OP - Let nothing be done (said) through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
As a self-professed Christian - I would like to take it further - would what I say or do bring praise & honor to God. When I was a youth leader, I had a poster on the door that the young people would read on their way out - "Go ye into the world and preach the gospel....if necessary, use words". To me the gospel can be summarized in 1 word - LOVE.
Mark 12:29-31 -29 "The most important one," answered Jesus, "is this: 'Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one. 30Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.' 31The second is this: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' There is no commandment greater than these."
I admire Nikki for her fortitude and being able to rise above the melee & TOB for being able to just plain stay out of it. I try to - I really do, just that today...well, Nicki is losing her mother and we're here absorbed in our petty little squabbles - and they are 'little'. That's a bit harsh, but really, there are better things to do than winning a oneupmanship.
Sorry I'm in a sad mood (sort've) and being intolerant of what I perceive as ... never mind - i've said enough.
Too blessed to be stressed.
