Streams of Consciousness & Thoughts~~~

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Tintin said:
Arwen, what do you mean? Are you talking about how Australia has now raised her terrorist level threat to high?
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Yeah I keep hearing about this Tony Abbott guy, don't know awhole about him, but he has a pretty bad rap apparently...

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BugeyeSTi said:
*sigh* I don't know what your problem is, but we try to be nice to each other here in the singles community. It's something called love, maybe you've heard of it? Why do you feel the need to cause trouble? Please, go stir the pot elsewhere or in PM.
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Yeeeeeeeah..... I posted a scripture, not pointing to any individual, mentioned no name, called nobody no names, quoted nobody, yet I'm starting trouble.
When we believe posting scripture for reproof is troublesome, what does that make us?


Proverbs 13:18 (KJV) [SUP]18 [/SUP]Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.
Proverbs 15:5 (KJV) [SUP]5 [/SUP]A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
Proverbs 15:32 (KJV) [SUP]32 [/SUP]He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
Proverbs 17:10 (KJV) [SUP]10 [/SUP]A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.
Proverbs 29:15 (KJV) [SUP]15 [/SUP]The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
2 Timothy 3:16 (KJV) [SUP]16 [/SUP]All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
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Stephen63 said:
Yeeeeeeeah..... I posted a scripture, not pointing to any individual, mentioned no name, called nobody no names, quoted nobody, yet I'm starting trouble.
When we believe posting scripture for reproof is troublesome, what does that make us?


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Well, you basically quoted a bunch of obscure, convicting scripture and said "You know who you are". I'm not sure why there was a need to post it at all. Why do you feel a need to reprove anyone here, and if there is someone you feel a need to reprove, why do it publicly rather than sending them a private message?

"This is only for the one who needs it.... nobody else. Since no names were used, it means no one will know unless they speak out, giving themself away." -Stephen63
 
I had a hard day last Thursday, emotionally and spiritually. Friday through this afternoon I was visiting friends and family out of town, about a 4 hour drive. It was a great weekend, it really was. But...I don't know. I just...My heart had to deal with things. I'm so good with my words right now. :rolleyes: It was just a hard weekend emotionally and spiritually.

I feel like my heart is the color brown, where there are just all these emotions mixed together, into brown-ness, until I don't quite know what to do with them. It's as if I can't get them to separate to work on them. What I NEED to do is go to God with them. I'm in such a weird place with Him right now though.

My new favorite worship song is Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) by Hillsong, which I hadn't heard before this weekend but I can really relate to it and it has been stuck in my head ever since.
 
Grace-Like-Rain said:
Well, you basically quoted a bunch of obscure, convicting scripture and said "You know who you are". I'm not sure why there was a need to post it at all. Why do you feel a need to reprove anyone here, and if there is someone you feel a need to reprove, why do it publicly rather than sending them a private message?

"This is only for the one who needs it.... nobody else. Since no names were used, it means no one will know unless they speak out, giving themself away." -Stephen63
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Good question.
Have you heard on this forum recently from some of the members that people are pm'ing them, & accusing them of all kinds of atrocities? I'm not gonna be blamed for that. People get banned for that. So, I did it anonymously, hoping only the right party would get the message.
I could have posted an anonymous scripture saying something to the effect that a person was good & alright, & probably got a bunch of 'likes' without a single complaint. I'm NOT a ear-tickling spiritual sugar-daddy that's gonna tell everybody they're alright regardless of how popular that would make me. I'm not in this for those things....

Just one scripture to reprove a single situation, & now it seems I've messed in this forum's sandbox.

I will be judged for my actions for what I do.... or for what I didn't do. I would like to be able to say then "I tried". It may not have been perfect, but at least I tried. None of those who disagreed with me even saw the sin, let alone deal with it.
 
Stephen63 said:
Good question.
Have you heard on this forum recently from some of the members that people are pm'ing them, & accusing them of all kinds of atrocities? I'm not gonna be blamed for that. People get banned for that. So, I did it anonymously, hoping only the right party would get the message.
I could have posted an anonymous scripture saying something to the effect that a person was good & alright, & probably got a bunch of 'likes' without a single complaint. I'm NOT a ear-tickling spiritual sugar-daddy that's gonna tell everybody they're alright regardless of how popular that would make me. I'm not in this for those things....

Just one scripture to reprove a single situation, & now it seems I've messed in this forum's sandbox.

I will be judged for my actions for what I do.... or for what I didn't do. I would like to be able to say then "I tried". It may not have been perfect, but at least I tried. None of those who disagreed with me even saw the sin, let alone deal with it.
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I don't even know what you're talking about, but please don't play the martyr, it doesn't suit you.
 
Tintin said:
I don't even know what you're talking about, but please don't play the martyr, it doesn't suit you.
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In order to explain I would have to reveal the person it was meant for, & that's not gonna happen. If I wanted to play the martyr, I could have done it in the Bible forum.
 
Stephen63 said:
Good question.
Have you heard on this forum recently from some of the members that people are pm'ing them, & accusing them of all kinds of atrocities? I'm not gonna be blamed for that. People get banned for that. So, I did it anonymously, hoping only the right party would get the message.
I could have posted an anonymous scripture saying something to the effect that a person was good & alright, & probably got a bunch of 'likes' without a single complaint. I'm NOT a ear-tickling spiritual sugar-daddy that's gonna tell everybody they're alright regardless of how popular that would make me. I'm not in this for those things....

Just one scripture to reprove a single situation, & now it seems I've messed in this forum's sandbox.

I will be judged for my actions for what I do.... or for what I didn't do. I would like to be able to say then "I tried". It may not have been perfect, but at least I tried. None of those who disagreed with me even saw the sin, let alone deal with it.
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There have been times when people here have been made aware of their sin (either privately or in public response to a post), and instantly saw their error, humbled themselves, and apologized, even thanking the one who was brave enough to address the situation. Why? Because it was done by a respected friend who cared about them, and they knew the heart behind the correction. I really think that makes all the difference. If a message is full of only accusation and condemnation, "and has not love", it is profitable for nothing.
 
lil_christian said:
I left youth group early tonight, because I just couldn't stand to be around anybody. I wanted to do nothing else except go home. Ever since I woke up today I just felt like staying inside all day. I feel like crying. My sister asked on the way home if I was okay. She probably knew I was lying when I said I was fine. I sort of don't care because I didn't feel up to talking to her.
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Sorry you're feeling that way, Evie. Hope you feel better soon.

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Grace-Like-Rain said:
There have been times when people here have been made aware of their sin (either privately or in public response to a post), and instantly saw their error, humbled themselves, and apologized, even thanking the one who was brave enough to address the situation. Why? Because it was done by a respected friend who cared about them, and they knew the heart behind the correction. I really think that makes all the difference. If a message is full of only accusation and condemnation, "and has not love", it is profitable for nothing.
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With no name, no particular subject, no quote, & no personal call-on-the-carpet, how in the world can there be accusation & condemnation?
If the person is in-your-face & stubborn, the reproof has to be direct. I'm trying to say this as kind as I can....because you don't know who it is, you can't possibly know what it would take to get thru to them.

Please..... this wasn't meant to upset folks, or cause an argument with nice people like yourself.... Ill just leave this forum for a while & let everyone cool off.
 
Grace-Like-Rain said:
There have been times when people here have been made aware of their sin (either privately or in public response to a post), and instantly saw their error, humbled themselves, and apologized, even thanking the one who was brave enough to address the situation. Why? Because it was done by a respected friend who cared about them, and they knew the heart behind the correction. I really think that makes all the difference. If a message is full of only accusation and condemnation, "and has not love", it is profitable for nothing.
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Nope, He's right
Hipsters are people too and I shouldn't have made a joke at their expense.
But I still say no HAMsTERS!
(lil gerbil wannabe's)
 
Stephen63 said:
With no name, no particular subject, no quote, & no personal call-on-the-carpet, how in the world can there be accusation & condemnation?
If the person is in-your-face & stubborn, the reproof has to be direct. I'm trying to say this as kind as I can....because you don't know who it is, you can't possibly know what it would take to get thru to them.

Please..... this wasn't meant to upset folks, or cause an argument with nice people like yourself.... Ill just leave this forum for a while & let everyone cool off.
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No need to leave. I'm not upset in the slightest. I just wanted you to understand why you received that particular reaction from your original post. I suppose sometimes a kind intent doesn't carry over well through text. Be welcome.
 
I poked a frog because I thought it was dead. It wasn't. It hoppity-hopped right at me, which startled me (having thought it was dead and all) and I might've screamed. Yeah, I totally screamed. It was a crazy little zombie frog, it was momentarily terrifying. Now my son is scared of frogs, zombies, and the sandbox from whence zombie-frog hopped.

Parenting fail.
 
MissCris said:
I poked a frog because I thought it was dead. It wasn't. It hoppity-hopped right at me, which startled me (having thought it was dead and all) and I might've screamed. Yeah, I totally screamed. It was a crazy little zombie frog, it was momentarily terrifying. Now my son is scared of frogs, zombies, and the sandbox from whence zombie-frog hopped.

Parenting fail.
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Kid learn from their parents what to be afraid of.
So now you had better pick up a frog and kiss it... ;)

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Stephen63 said:
In order to explain I would have to reveal the person it was meant for, & that's not gonna happen. If I wanted to play the martyr, I could have done it in the Bible forum.
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You gotta admit, Tintin, the dude has a point. ^.^ That forum is just right next door.

In local news, I finally got some sleep! I didn't sleep a wink all Saturday night and went through all day Sunday like some kind of zombie. I couldn't even get to sleep Sunday afternoon. But last night I slept like a log - long and hard. Now I feel more like a human.

Roh_Chris, I respectfully recommend dark chocolate. 85% cocoa or higher. Weeeeeeee, it'll get ya going! :D
 
Having anxious thoughts...

Search me, O God, and know my heart;
test me and know my anxious thoughts.
24 Point out anything in me that offends you,
and lead me along the path of everlasting life.
 
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