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WMarkB I quite agree with your assessment. From around 2001 until this very hour the believer is being tested sorely upon what each of us really stand for! And what are we willing to do about it! Many churches are preaching a Lukewarm doctrine rather than bringing the real truth to lite. (Rev 3:16) They do not wish to offend anyone due to the serious lack of people going to church in the first place!
As you notice in the Bible the true disciples did not have many following them as Jesus had only 12 how many do you think we can have at one time to follow us as Paul once said (1 Cor 11:1) I do believe without any doubt that our isolation is even more intense than it was back in the day! Perhaps good brother the reason for this is found in this scripture (Matt 3:12)
It is high time we find out who is really who among us! So, what do we do? The best thing I believe we can do is be an example (1 Tim 4:12) Walk in a manner worthy of our calling brother! (Eph 4:1-3) and let the chips fall where they may! We cannot worry or be afraid of what others are doing we need to keep our own house clean and in order and hope (Rom 13:11-14 and Rom 15:13)
I am now 70 brethren. The clay does not tell the potter how to make itself, we being the clay, look to the potter to shape and mold us to HIS Glory! I had to learn this the hard way, but I did learn. Thank you for such a fine question and I hope this has helped many!!(Romans 9:19-21).
As you notice in the Bible the true disciples did not have many following them as Jesus had only 12 how many do you think we can have at one time to follow us as Paul once said (1 Cor 11:1) I do believe without any doubt that our isolation is even more intense than it was back in the day! Perhaps good brother the reason for this is found in this scripture (Matt 3:12)
It is high time we find out who is really who among us! So, what do we do? The best thing I believe we can do is be an example (1 Tim 4:12) Walk in a manner worthy of our calling brother! (Eph 4:1-3) and let the chips fall where they may! We cannot worry or be afraid of what others are doing we need to keep our own house clean and in order and hope (Rom 13:11-14 and Rom 15:13)
I am now 70 brethren. The clay does not tell the potter how to make itself, we being the clay, look to the potter to shape and mold us to HIS Glory! I had to learn this the hard way, but I did learn. Thank you for such a fine question and I hope this has helped many!!(Romans 9:19-21).
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You spoke to soon.
Alright, as far as the topic goes...
I think the bottom line is we always want more. So, with that said, count your blessings Mark. If you had a ton of friends with common interests, married, had kids, there is gonna be something you feel are missing out. Ask around, everyone is dealing with something. Not having friends isn't that big of deal, not unless you make it to be.
Alright, trying to be helpful here. How about seeing things from a different perspective? You obviously have extra time, since you want to spend time with like minded believers, being in CC will let you accomplish that. This might make a great stop gap, until you meet some people that have a similar mind set.
So, I'm gonna try to be more understanding. It's o.k. to feel this way, we all want to belong.
People are busy with their lives though, and normally don't have time to hang out, or whatever. I'm sorta of an odd ball, even if I make friends, I find reasons not to want to have friends. I have family and that's more than enough. Being an introvert requires less friends I suppose. Sometimes I run into people, that would probably make good friends, but I sorta just feel embarrassed for thinking things like that, because I know it's not gonna work out.
O.k., enough about me...I could go on about the girls at work, but won't.
Maybe someone will invite you to one of those chat groups? Hint! Hint! lol Well, CC is plenty for me and it actually works out great. You can just shut the computer off and nothing is really required of you. You don't have to take a phone call and listen to some boring story, that your friend wants to tell you. Maybe I'm shallow? I don't know. lol
The only idea that I could think of for your situation is maybe, try visiting, or calling other churches, to see if they have a men's group. If this post stinks, sorry, was just trying to help.