For dancing

[TabinRivCA]

You're welcome, but none of this really applies to me anyway. In other words, in order to get a woman to dance with me, I would first have to lasso her as she attempted to run away from me, and then I would have to hogtie her. With both of her hands and feet bound, how much slow dancing could we do? Sure, we could probably do "The Worm," but I don't think that constitutes as slow dancing in anybody's book.

You be scaring all the gals away with that picture in mind

 

[keepingthingsreal]

You be scaring all the gals away with that picture in mind

...or drawing them all in with my crazy sense of humor (Not here, but sometimes elsewhere).

Either way, I would never even think of harming a woman. Neither physically, nor spiritually, nor emotionally. Protect them? Always. Hurt them? Never.

Back to TJ's question. It has been a long time since I last slow-danced with a woman. I have had some women try to drag me out on a public dance floor, but, thankfully, I did not budge. Me and my crazy sense of humor in a public arena? There are too many things which could, and more than likely would, go wrong. Yes, I've been known to deliberately make a fool of myself at times just to get a laugh.

Anyhow, I do see how slow dancing to a hymn could work. You know, sort of like a three-fold cord of God, man, and woman, but it really does not feel right to me, even though I honestly do not believe that it is wrong.

 

[Talljake]

...or drawing them all in with my crazy sense of humor (Not here, but sometimes elsewhere).

Either way, I would never even think of harming a woman. Neither physically, nor spiritually, nor emotionally. Protect them? Always. Hurt them? Never.

Back to TJ's question. It has been a long time since I last slow-danced with a woman. I have had some women try to drag me out on a public dance floor, but, thankfully, I did not budge. Me and my crazy sense of humor in a public arena? There are too many things which could, and more than likely would, go wrong. Yes, I've been known to deliberately make a fool of myself at times just to get a laugh.

Anyhow, I do see how slow dancing to a hymn could work. You know, sort of like a three-fold cord of God, man, and woman, but it really does not feel right to me, even though I honestly do not believe that it is wrong.

I use to love dancing even in public, now I'd be lucky to tap my foot lol. With that said, the slow dance would be at home and with the three-fold cord. Three-fold cord, I like that. I don't think I've heard that term.

 

[keepingthingsreal]

I use to love dancing even in public, now I'd be lucky to tap my foot lol. With that said, the slow dance would be at home and with the three-fold cord. Three-fold cord, I like that. I don't think I've heard that term.

Ecc 4:11
Again, if two lie together, then they have heat: but how can one be warm alone?
Ecc 4:12
And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.

 

[Talljake]

And thank you all for your input. It helps the gears turn and see things from a different kind of view. I do still think there is no shame in dancing to a hymn.....if for the right reason and intention.

 

[Talljake]

Ecc 4:11
Again, if two lie together, then they have heat: but how can one be warm alone?
Ecc 4:12
And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.

I have only read a little bit of ecclesiastics through service at church so I may not have read these verses yet. There are a couple books I still need and want to read. Thank you for sharing

 

[keepingthingsreal]

I have only read a little bit of ecclesiastics through service at church so I may not have read these verses yet. There are a couple books I still need and want to read. Thank you for sharing

You might not want to listen to it on audio while you are driving your car. The overriding theme of the book is that everything in life is vain unless it is of eternal value. Personally, I love the book, but a lot of people I have met find it to be depressing. It has the polar opposite effect on me. I like to keep things real (hence my username), and that book definitely describes things the way that they not only truly are, but the way that they truly always have been.

As Solomon said:

Ecc 1:9
The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun.

Again, Solomon said:

Ecc 1:14
I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and, behold, all is vanity and vexation of spirit.

That is by no means an exhaustive list of what Solomon had to say in relation to that which is done under the sun or on this earth. Instead, such comments are a common theme throughout the book. That book challenges me to live for that which is of eternal value, and that is why I love it so much.

 

[Talljake]

You might not want to listen to it on audio while you are driving your car. The overriding theme of the book is that everything in life is vain unless it is of eternal value. Personally, I love the book, but a lot of people I have met find it to be depressing. It has the polar opposite effect on me. I like to keep things real (hence my username), and that book definitely describes things the way that they not only truly are, but the way that they truly always have been.

As Solomon said:

Ecc 1:9
The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun.

Again, Solomon said:

Ecc 1:14
I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and, behold, all is vanity and vexation of spirit.

That is by no means an exhaustive list of what Solomon had to say in relation to that which is done under the sun or on this earth. Instead, such comments are a common theme throughout the book. That book challenges me to live for that which is of eternal value, and that is why I love it so much.

Amen brother. I understand this. I have thought to myself how my daily living can seem almost pointless. I could be witnessing or learning or serving and here I am working or doing chores around the house. I know the Lord wants us to work, yet sometimes it feels it's pointless because there is something with far more greater value I could be doing. Idk if that makes sense.

 

[keepingthingsreal]

Amen brother. I understand this. I have thought to myself how my daily living can seem almost pointless. I could be witnessing or learning or serving and here I am working or doing chores around the house. I know the Lord wants us to work, yet sometimes it feels it's pointless because there is something with far more greater value I could be doing. Idk if that makes sense.

It makes perfect sense to me. As Christians, we are likened to Christ's body, and he is likened to our head. The thoughts of the head, or the mind of Christ, ought to govern our actions. Does Christ want us wasting time in trivial matters? No, he does not. I am always looking for an opportunity to witness to somebody or to help somebody, but I am finding more and more that most people are not interested in anything that I have to say or in any way that I might be of some help to them. It did not used to be this way, but it seems as if things took a sudden and drastic turn for the worse several years ago. In my personal experience, anyway.

Anyhow, you seem like a nice and caring guy, so just make yourself available to God, and he will give you opportunities to help others. In the end, that is what will matter the most...how we positively affected others, and especially in relation to eternity.

Hey, and if you can sneak a slow dance or two in between all of that, then God bless you.

 

[Talljake]

It makes perfect sense to me. As Christians, we are likened to Christ's body, and he is likened to our head. The thoughts of the head, or the mind of Christ, ought to govern our actions. Does Christ want us wasting time in trivial matters? No, he does not. I am always looking for an opportunity to witness to somebody or to help somebody, but I am finding more and more that most people are not interested in anything that I have to say or in any way that I might be of some help to them. It did not used to be this way, but it seems as if things took a sudden and drastic turn for the worse several years ago. In my personal experience, anyway.

Anyhow, you seem like a nice and caring guy, so just make yourself available to God, and he will give you opportunities to help others. In the end, that is what will matter the most...how we positively affected others, and especially in relation to eternity.

Hey, and if you can sneak a slow dance or two in between all of that, then God bless you.

Amen brother.

It's sad to say that's how it is for me as well. So many opportunities the Lord has given yet no one wants to hear. They laugh,they mock, or try to find anger from me. I've seen more backs then eyes. But I'll keep trying, planting seeds as I go. It is a hard road sometimes, but keep on going brother. The Lord sees you and will bless you for your service and will continue to use you if you allow him to.

You seem like a nice fella yourself, it's a pleasure to be chatting with you.

 

[keepingthingsreal]

You seem like a nice fella yourself, it's a pleasure to be chatting with you.

I hope that you don't mind, but I have to tell you a funny (crazy would be more like it) story which directly pertains to my "niceness." I was going to tell you on your "Fighting" thread because I almost got into a fistfight a few days ago, and the fight would have been the direct result of my attempted "niceness."

About a month or so ago, a MARRIED OLDER MAN that I know told me that he was trying to get a job where I work. In fact, he had spoken to my General Manager about it a few times prior to our conversation. Being the nice guy that I am, I asked my General Manager if he would notify me when job openings became available, and if I could give this man my phone number so that I might text him if a job opening arose. He said "yes" to both things, so I gave this man my phone number.

Bro, this MARRIED OLDER MAN sent me crazy text messages for something like 21 days in a row, and I always got them sometime between 6 and 7 a.m. One message was a gif of a dozen yellow roses. In other message, he told me that he loved me 'til death do we part. I was like "What?!?" Finally, I responded, and I asked him why he was sending me these types of messages. Instead of answering me, he sent me another crazy message. When that happened, I told him that it seemed like he was looking for a boyfriend, and that I definitely was not that guy. I also informed him that I was blocking his number. What did he do? He not only tried calling me twice (his number appeared in my missed calls), but he also showed up at my job the next day while looking for me. In fact, he almost got into a fistfight with one of my co-workers who informed him that I wasn't there that day (I actually was working the late shift that day). At this point, I had to embarrassingly inform my General Manager, my Assistant General Manager, and some other managers of what was going on. I even showed them some of the text messages. They told me that they would make sure that this guy never got close to me again.

Well, there I was, working in my secluded area of work a few days ago, which no non-employees are allowed access to, and who walked in on me? "Mr. 'Til Death Do We Part" himself. Bro, I was going to pummel him, but I somehow got control of myself, and I was able to persuade him to leave (after informing him that management was planning on banning him from access to the building).

Would a fight have been justified at that time in God's eyes?

In any case, yeah, slow dancing with a woman sounds much better than that mess.

Just a typical day in my crazy trying-to-be-nice-to-people life.

 

[Westward]

First things first I'd have to figure out my two left feet problem and go from there. Baby steps

 

[TabinRivCA]

...or drawing them all in with my crazy sense of humor (Not here, but sometimes elsewhere).

Either way, I would never even think of harming a woman. Neither physically, nor spiritually, nor emotionally. Protect them? Always. Hurt them? Never.

Back to TJ's question. It has been a long time since I last slow-danced with a woman. I have had some women try to drag me out on a public dance floor, but, thankfully, I did not budge. Me and my crazy sense of humor in a public arena? There are too many things which could, and more than likely would, go wrong. Yes, I've been known to deliberately make a fool of myself at times just to get a laugh.

Anyhow, I do see how slow dancing to a hymn could work. You know, sort of like a three-fold cord of God, man, and woman, but it really does not feel right to me, even though I honestly do not believe that it is wrong.

Yeah, I was jk of course and the lassoing & hogtieing could work both ways, lol.

 

[keepingthingsreal]

Yeah, I was jk of course and the lassoing & hogtieing could work both ways, lol.

I knew that you were just kidding, and as a kidder myself, I appreciate it.

So, did you bring the lasso or what?



MOMMMMMMMMMMMMMM...!!!

 

[timemeddler]

getting other people to dance is a fine art, so many people, especially men have some weird built in ""dance resistance". it can be pretty entertaining to watch that look when you ask them to come to class.

 

[keepingthingsreal]

getting other people to dance is a fine art, so many people, especially men have some weird built in ""dance resistance". it can be pretty entertaining to watch that look when you ask them to come to class.

I could be wrong, but I think that the resistance only manifests when someone is with the wrong person. I mean, who wouldn't want the right person holding them close? Okay, that's enough romance for me for the year.

 

[timemeddler]

I could be wrong, but I think that the resistance only manifests when someone is with the wrong person. I mean, who wouldn't want the right person holding them close? Okay, that's enough romance for me for the year.

Uh, that's not exactly what I was refering to, I meant in the sense of getting people to take up the hobby.

 

[keepingthingsreal]

Uh, that's not exactly what I was refering to, I meant in the sense of getting people to take up the hobby.

Sorry. I misinterpreted what you meant by "come to class."

Some people only have two left feet. I often put my two left feet in my mouth. My bad.

 

[Karlon]

As someone who loves to dance so much that God led me to a job teaching ballet, I can dance to most anything. I don't know that I would single slow hymns out, but I probably wouldn't turn it off if Amazing Grace or similar popped up while I was dancing.

i have a challenge for you. try dancing to No Quarter by Led Zeppelin. (i'm partly joking). just having fun.