I AM NEW AND VERY DISAPPOINTED

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SamIam

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im sorry.... gumboot?? is that some type of torture device
 
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SamIam

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That makes more sense......... Okay maybe i would rather just be a bat then....
 
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Lauren

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Me thinks everyone's a bit giddy this evening (including me -- I'm tired of being too serious).

 
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Came_to_my_rescue

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Lauren we all need to laugh once in awhile because laughter means joy and God wants us to be happy thats why the silly threads aren't banned
 
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missy2shoes

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I agree........:)
 
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SamIam

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everything is so serious now days..... i like to come on here and play!
 
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faith79

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SoulSearch said:
I appreciate everything you have said and the seeming expression of honesty with which it was stated. And, at the risk of sounding redundant - as a believer myself - I choose not to ATTACK other believers. If they are a part of the family of faith, I want to help them understand, yes. Answer their questions in kindness, yes. Provide information that may benefit them to the increase of their faith, certainly. And no doubt - there is without question - some scientific discoveries that validate scripture. This information is without question edifying to believers. Further, I certainly understand that as believers we are called to stand up for what is right, earnestly contend for the faith, and to expose the works of darkness. I agree with all of that and work to live accordingly. My disappointment was with HOW some folks were posturing themselves AGAINST OTHERS - others who may be weak in the faith, babies in Christ, the walking wounded, etc.

As a war-time veteran, I was trained to NEVER leave a fallen comrade behind. It seems, too many times in the Christian community, not only are they left behind BUT WE SHOOT THEM! NOTHING LIKE SHOOTING YOUR OWN WOUNDED! BUT, WE ARE NOT THE ENEMY! The point I am trying to make, and maybe not doing a very good job at it, is that there are so many wounded and hurting soldiers in the trenches of life - folks just trying to figure out what it’s all about - it seems everyone would be better off if we went down in the trenches to HELP THEM instead of entertaining heated debates that no one will win anyway. Having said that, I am open to any information you would like to provide me that will be edifying to my faith. Thanks for listening.
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For what it's worth, I wanted to simply give my support and thank you for your posts. I absolutely agree that we cannot go around using the Word of God as our own double-edged sword, so to speak. God is the one who works in the hearts; we don't have the power to do that. In everything I believe we should pray that we would become more and more like Christ. Reading the whole Bible from Genesis to Revelation is also a wonderful "bi-annual" trip for me. It is so important not to take verses, chapters and even books out of context. We should not pick and choose verses for the sole purpose of supporting our own arguments and interpretations. It's a fuzzy line sometimes but that should not be our starting point.
 
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Im sorry you feel this way.
I think its fair to say though that I don't believe this was ever intended to be a "help" site.
It's pretty much open for everything from discussion, debate, and fellowship.
Although I do agree that sometimes we could improve the encouragement that we provide each other with, and I also have felt (after being here for almost five years) that pressing opinions is also a negative issue.
 
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SoulSearch

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faith79 said:
For what it's worth, I wanted to simply give my support and thank you for your posts. I absolutely agree that we cannot go around using the Word of God as our own double-edged sword, so to speak. God is the one who works in the hearts; we don't have the power to do that. In everything I believe we should pray that we would become more and more like Christ. Reading the whole Bible from Genesis to Revelation is also a wonderful "bi-annual" trip for me. It is so important not to take verses, chapters and even books out of context. We should not pick and choose verses for the sole purpose of supporting our own arguments and interpretations. It's a fuzzy line sometimes but that should not be our starting point.
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Thank you - I really do appreciate your response and encouragement. However, the truth is, I'm beginning to realize I probably don't fit in here. God Bless.
 
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SoulSearch

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xBLINDSIDEx said:
Im sorry you feel this way.
I think its fair to say though that I don't believe this was ever intended to be a "help" site.
It's pretty much open for everything from discussion, debate, and fellowship.
Although I do agree that sometimes we could improve the encouragement that we provide each other with, and I also have felt (after being here for almost five years) that pressing opinions is also a negative issue.
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I believe your response says it all. After 5 years you don't see this as a HELP site. I concur.
 
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OKay I think you misunderstood what I said.
The PURPOSE of this room I don't believe was ever to be a "help" forum or chat room.
If you were dissapointed, I think you may have had some pre conceived idea's.. no where is this site advertised as a "help" site.
And I'm sorry you were so unpleased with it.
HOWEVER although the site itself is not a help site, if you were here long enough you would see that there are individuals in here who sincerley become friends.
They show grace, compassion, encouragment and wisdom.
And simply a few days and a displeased attitude probably won't allow you to build many of those relationships.
I have been here five years, YES I dont think this is a "help" site.... although I DO know it HAS helped me...
and after five years, that hasn't bothered me once.
I love CC, and I fully intend to be here for another five years, and another five after that.
I dont have christian mentors, or friends in my life, so the people I have here mean so much to my walk.
God put them in my life for a reason, and my choice to join and remain a member of CC is something I DO NOT regret in the least.
 
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SoulSearch

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xBLINDSIDEx said:
OKay I think you misunderstood what I said.
The PURPOSE of this room I don't believe was ever to be a "help" forum or chat room.
If you were dissapointed, I think you may have had some pre conceived idea's.. no where is this site advertised as a "help" site.
And I'm sorry you were so unpleased with it.
HOWEVER although the site itself is not a help site, if you were here long enough you would see that there are individuals in here who sincerley become friends.
They show grace, compassion, encouragment and wisdom.
And simply a few days and a displeased attitude probably won't allow you to build many of those relationships.
I have been here five years, YES I dont think this is a "help" site.... although I DO know it HAS helped me...
and after five years, that hasn't bothered me once.
I love CC, and I fully intend to be here for another five years, and another five after that.
I dont have christian mentors, or friends in my life, so the people I have here mean so much to my walk.
God put them in my life for a reason, and my choice to join and remain a member of CC is something I DO NOT regret in the least.
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It is indeed a blessing to know that you have been helped here. That is precisely what should happen. As Believers, our primary focus in life is to constantly be looking for the opportunity to help OTHERS. That is why the Lord has His people - His representatives - here on this earth. 1Corinthians 10:31; Psalm 115:1. God Bless.
 
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Lauren

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Grimaldus said:
Why so serious...?
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Honestly Grimaldus, life's been pretty tough for about 11+ years now (boy that sounded hokey typing it in, but it's true). Jesus says he will be by your side when you go through things, but you will still go through them. So that's why.
 
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Lauren

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xBLINDSIDEx said:
(after being here for almost five years)
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x, how come it says you only have 3 posts? (not being sarcastic, just struck me as odd). And if I asked something I shouldn't have, just tell me to buzz off...LOL.

Doggone, why do I always go off topic.....sorry, back to the thread.....
 
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