What's On Your Mind?

[Rescued One]

It doesn't make sense to me that Christians would argue over politics. I don't know who is a Christian online: I just avoid the topic of politics. My siblings all agree on politics and lifestyles. They, like my late mother, don't believe in Christ; I guess they don't believe in sin. I tried to explain to my mother why Christ came; she said, "I don't sin."

 

[godisagardener]

An interesting article, though a few years old...

Most Americans Believe They are Sinners but....

 

[RoBo1988]

My wife and I went to Niagara Falls last year around this time. On the way home, instead of using the turnpike to return home to Ohio, we followed NY 5 that runs along Lake Erie. We both enjoyed it very much, stopping in small towns like Dunkirk NY where we swam in the lake, etc.

I have always wanted to follow the road that runs along the Ohio River, so we did a 4 day road trip starting Friday of Labor Day weekend with the Indiana border (Lawerenceburg- and no, we did not go to the casino), stopping to visit the Creation Museum (in KY), since we visited the Ark about 4 years before that. I wasn't too impressed with the CM, although it draws a big crowd; they charge you $15 to park in their lot. Admission for seniors (over 60) is $45 each There's a lot of walking involved and my wife has a bad knee, I offered to rent her a scooter. Scooter rental is $38 She bravely opted to hoof it. The casino may have been a cheaper visit

We then went around Cincinnati via 275(our only interstate travel) and headed east on US 52 which is regarded by the state, and the USDOT as a scenic route- with a speed limit in some places, of 60MPH so the locals tailgate and get frustrated with you if you actually do use it as a scenic route. Point Pleasant, OH is one of the first points on the route, with Ulysses S Grant's birthplace on the street corner.

There is indeed some beautiful sights and interesting things along the way. Portsmouth OH has amazing murals painted along the flood walls . Point Pleasant, West Virginia has done the same.

We ended our trek in Gallipolis, OH because we had to head back Monday My stepdaughter has visited The Mothman Museum in Point Pleasant WV before, so we stopped in there before heading back. "Mothman", as I recently found out, is a type of Bigfoot for that area. They also had a lot of info on the Silver Bridge collapse in 1967 that was interesting. Overall, it was a fun place, the admission and the souvenir's were way cheaper than the Creation Museum's so we bought a Mothman fridge magnet for ourselves and my stepdaughter, as well as some Mothman Root Beer, for the trip home. we crossed the Silver Memorial Bridge, and headed home via US 35 which was also a nice ride home, some drivers notwithstanding.

Many people are not-so-courteous on the road I needed to get over where 35 splits off of US 23 to go to Columbus, I signaled, and a pickup truck behind me actually sped up to try to prevent me from getting a space in front of him. By the time the split happened, the truck was not even headed the way I was going- "Sheep without a shepherd". Matthew 9:36

 

[Rescued One]

An interesting article, though a few years old...

Most Americans Believe They are Sinners but....

You're right--- it is interesting. My mother and siblings' lifestyles were immoral, but I wonder if my mother thought murder was a sin. She sort of believed in a generic god. Her mother thought God is love not a Heavenly Father: I think the only reason my grandmother said anything about God was because I asked her when I was nineteen. Other than that. they all thought it was okay to tell white lies. None of my mother's family ever talked about God or owned Bibles. Some relatives in Texas were Baptist and some Church of Christ. My paternal grandmother had been baptized Catholic, but her father died when she was young and I don't think she was raised Catholic. She had multiple failed marriages. My granddaddy's sister was a good Baptist Christian and influenced me when we visited her. I didn't meet her until after I was married.

 

[Rescued One]

My wife and I went to Niagara Falls last year around this time. On the way home, instead of using the turnpike to return home to Ohio, we followed NY 5 that runs along Lake Erie. We both enjoyed it very much, stopping in small towns like Dunkirk NY where we swam in the lake, etc.

I have always wanted to follow the road that runs along the Ohio River, so we did a 4 day road trip starting Friday of Labor Day weekend with the Indiana border (Lawerenceburg- and no, we did not go to the casino), stopping to visit the Creation Museum (in KY), since we visited the Ark about 4 years before that. I wasn't too impressed with the CM, although it draws a big crowd; they charge you $15 to park in their lot. Admission for seniors (over 60) is $45 each There's a lot of walking involved and my wife has a bad knee, I offered to rent her a scooter. Scooter rental is $38 She bravely opted to hoof it. The casino may have been a cheaper visit

We then went around Cincinnati via 275(our only interstate travel) and headed east on US 52 which is regarded by the state, and the USDOT as a scenic route- with a speed limit in some places, of 60MPH so the locals tailgate and get frustrated with you if you actually do use it as a scenic route. Point Pleasant, OH is one of the first points on the route, with Ulysses S Grant's birthplace on the street corner.

There is indeed some beautiful sights and interesting things along the way. Portsmouth OH has amazing murals painted along the flood walls . Point Pleasant, West Virginia has done the same.

We ended our trek in Gallipolis, OH because we had to head back Monday My stepdaughter has visited The Mothman Museum in Point Pleasant WV before, so we stopped in there before heading back. "Mothman", as I recently found out, is a type of Bigfoot for that area. They also had a lot of info on the Silver Bridge collapse in 1967 that was interesting. Overall, it was a fun place, the admission and the souvenir's were way cheaper than the Creation Museum's so we bought a Mothman fridge magnet for ourselves and my stepdaughter, as well as some Mothman Root Beer, for the trip home. we crossed the Silver Memorial Bridge, and headed home via US 35 which was also a nice ride home, some drivers notwithstanding.

Many people are not-so-courteous on the road I needed to get over where 35 splits off of US 23 to go to Columbus, I signaled, and a pickup truck behind me actually sped up to try to prevent me from getting a space in front of him. By the time the split happened, the truck was not even headed the way I was going- "Sheep without a shepherd". Matthew 9:36

Fascinating! My late husband and I traveled a lot. I'm too old now. We've been in every state on the Atlantic coast and all the way to the Everglades. I went to Key West as a child and lots of places in Florida (I lived there for years. ) I've been so many places in the East I won't list them. I've been to Niagara Falls 3 or 4 times.

 

[RoBo1988]

Fascinating! My late husband and I traveled a lot. I'm too old now. We've been in every state on the Atlantic coast and all the way to the Everglades. I went to Key West as a child and lots of places in Florida (I lived there for years. ) I've been so many places in the East I won't list them. I've been to Niagara Falls 3 or 4 times.

We are trying to squeeze mini trips in-between looking after parents (in their 90's) when we get a chance, before we get too old. Our goal was Florida this year, but family issues (Dad passed away, Mom broke hip, and in-laws illness) forced us to downsize a bit.
As a child, my family's idea of a vacation was a trip to a state park, or a Reds game.

Anyone reading this, and thinking about a trip to Niagara Falls should buy the trolley pass as soon as you arrive there- lots of walking, and standing in line. The Maid of The Mist, is worth the wait.

 

[RoBo1988]

An interesting article, though a few years old...

Most Americans Believe They are Sinners but....

From the article:
"However, few Americans seemed to think most sins put them in spiritual danger. Three-quarters (74 percent) of Americans disagreed with the idea that even the smallest sin deserves eternal damnation. That includes almost two-thirds (62 percent) who strongly disagreed."
The late Bible teacher J. Vernon McGee said that most people's definition of sin, is what they see on the 6 o'clock news. Today, most don't watch the 6 o'clock news (McGee died in the late 80's), and many Americans attend "self-help church" where sin is called a "mistake".

Also from the article:
"In the current survey, McConnell said, he was struck by how few Americans—outside of those with evangelical beliefs—say they rely on Jesus to overcome sin, a core Christian belief."
There are exceptions, but I don't see many "core Christian beliefs" being taught. My wife's grandkids, have Veggie Tales CD's memorized. However I cannot detect too many foundational beliefs being taught in the songs. It's like in the basketball movie "Hoosiers" where the coach was trying to stress good ball-handling skills, but one player only wanted to take the shot whenever he got the ball.

 

[godisagardener]

My wife and I went to Niagara Falls last year around this time. On the way home, instead of using the turnpike to return home to Ohio, we followed NY 5 that runs along Lake Erie. We both enjoyed it very much, stopping in small towns like Dunkirk NY where we swam in the lake, etc.

I know the area of your last year's trip well, as my husband grew up around there. I've been up and down NY5 between the PA border by Erie up to Buffalo. Been thru Dunkirk numerous times but never went for a dip.

Your road trip of this year sounds amazing. We drove from Texas to NY about 15 years ago for our annual family visit. It was a long drive. Went through Missouri, Indiana, etc. on the way up. Came back home through the Virginias, Kentucky, Tennessee. Got lost in West Virginia and ended up at a winery in the boondocks.

 

[godisagardener]

You're right--- it is interesting. My mother and siblings' lifestyles were immoral, but I wonder if my mother thought murder was a sin. She sort of believed in a generic god. Her mother thought God is love not a Heavenly Father: I think the only reason my grandmother said anything about God was because I asked her when I was nineteen. Other than that. they all thought it was okay to tell white lies. None of my mother's family ever talked about God or owned Bibles. Some relatives in Texas were Baptist and some Church of Christ. My paternal grandmother had been baptized Catholic, but her father died when she was young and I don't think she was raised Catholic. She had multiple failed marriages. My granddaddy's sister was a good Baptist Christian and influenced me when we visited her. I didn't meet her until after I was married.

Your family sounds interesting. Your deserve a lot of credit for taking a different path, it couldn't have been easy for you. My mother was raised as a Catholic. Her family never read the Bible and didn't want to talk or hear about it. She married my dad, who was a Baptist, and she became a Baptist. She has often told me that she didn't understand anything about the Bible or the real truth of God and Christ until she began attending church as a Baptist.

 

[godisagardener]

From the article:
"However, few Americans seemed to think most sins put them in spiritual danger. Three-quarters (74 percent) of Americans disagreed with the idea that even the smallest sin deserves eternal damnation. That includes almost two-thirds (62 percent) who strongly disagreed."
The late Bible teacher J. Vernon McGee said that most people's definition of sin, is what they see on the 6 o'clock news. Today, most don't watch the 6 o'clock news (McGee died in the late 80's), and many Americans attend "self-help church" where sin is called a "mistake".

Also from the article:
"In the current survey, McConnell said, he was struck by how few Americans—outside of those with evangelical beliefs—say they rely on Jesus to overcome sin, a core Christian belief."
There are exceptions, but I don't see many "core Christian beliefs" being taught. My wife's grandkids, have Veggie Tales CD's memorized. However I cannot detect too many foundational beliefs being taught in the songs. It's like in the basketball movie "Hoosiers" where the coach was trying to stress good ball-handling skills, but one player only wanted to take the shot whenever he got the ball.

Vernon McGee was a good teacher. I have his Thru the Bible notes downloaded on E-Sword. They make good study.

There are too many "preachers" who don't want to step on toes and there are too many congregants who only want to hear feel-good sermons. People don't like to be told they're sinners. Many don't want to hear about God and Christ and repentance because it would interfere with the way they live their lives. We had a very good lesson in Sunday School the other day about John the Baptist preparing the way for Christ by calling the people to admit their sins and repent. They all confessed their sins and came to be baptized. I wonder what John would find if he came to today's people.

 

[Rescued One]

We are trying to squeeze mini trips in-between looking after parents (in their 90's) when we get a chance, before we get too old. Our goal was Florida this year, but family issues (Dad passed away, Mom broke hip, and in-laws illness) forced us to downsize a bit.
As a child, my family's idea of a vacation was a trip to a state park, or a Reds game.

Anyone reading this, and thinking about a trip to Niagara Falls should buy the trolley pass as soon as you arrive there- lots of walking, and standing in line. The Maid of The Mist, is worth the wait.

My condolences on your Dad's passing. I hope your Mom and in-laws have recovered or are recovering. My in-laws were closer to my grandparents' ages. But my husband was younger than I.

 

[Rescued One]

Your family sounds interesting. Your deserve a lot of credit for taking a different path, it couldn't have been easy for you. My mother was raised as a Catholic. Her family never read the Bible and didn't want to talk or hear about it. She married my dad, who was a Baptist, and she became a Baptist. She has often told me that she didn't understand anything about the Bible or the real truth of God and Christ until she began attending church as a Baptist.

Thank God for blessing your mother. He's amazing!

I don't think I deserve any credit! I'm amazed at events God arranged in my life and heart. Someone taught me to pray when I was very young. I always did it secretly to avoid criticism.

 

[RoBo1988]

Vernon McGee was a good teacher. I have his Thru the Bible notes downloaded on E-Sword. They make good study.

I still listen to him on my way to work. Our local station still carries him. My wife and I check also him out on YouTube occasionally as well.

 

[Akjv]

What's on my mind is when I press "Quote" I thought it would open a reply window with the quoted sentence in it for a reply to be made. It does not seem to do that. If I hit "reply" then I can reply w/o the "quote" I wanted.??

 

[godisagardener]

What's on my mind is when I press "Quote" I thought it would open a reply window with the quoted sentence in it for a reply to be made. It does not seem to do that. If I hit "reply" then I can reply w/o the "quote" I wanted.??

If I want to quote your post in my post, I would tap +Quote at the bottom right of your message, which I did. That saves the quote. "Insert quotes... then pops up right below the window I'm writing my message in on the left side. I tap on that and a window pops up at the top of my screen. I believe it says 'Quote Messages' on the bottom right of that window. I tap on that and the message is inserted in my post and I can type my answer below it. Hope that helps!

If you want to reply without inserting a quote just type your message and tap 'post reply'.

 

[Akjv]

If I want to quote your post in my post, I would tap +Quote at the bottom right of your message, which I did. That saves the quote. "Insert quotes... then pops up right below the window I'm writing my message in on the left side. I tap on that and a window pops up at the top of my screen. I believe it says 'Quote Messages' on the bottom right of that window. I tap on that and the message is inserted in my post and I can type my answer below it. Hope that helps!

If you want to reply without inserting a quote just type your message and tap 'post reply'.

well I tapped quote to your reply and it says it copied the quote but does not open a window with the quote in it. when I scroll dow a bit I see reply w/o the quote is I click in the reply and click quote again i still do not see the quote. Ok I finally get it quote on right and add quote on left at bottom.Thank you

 

[Rescued One]

I finished most of my Christmas shopping! I'm thrilled. The exciting part was finding nearly everything in one store.

 

[godisagardener]

I finished most of my Christmas shopping! I'm thrilled. The exciting part was finding nearly everything in one store.

Christmas!!!

What store?

 

[Rescued One]

My daughter who hates to shop invited me to to a fabric store and there was a hardware store there that carries gifts, toys and books. So I bought oodles of books for the four great-grandkids, and the rest of the people get $5.00 each. Afterwards we went to lunch at a touristy restaurant where I bought a palm sized velvet strawberry, a bird ornament, and a butterfly to hang in a window. Some of the books are reprints of Little Golden books I remember having as a kid.

My daughter bought lots of flannel to make a patchwork coverlet for her adult son who lives at home.

P. S. I always do my Christmas shopping early so I can relax in December.

 

[godisagardener]

Good deal! Christmas time gets very hectic. I'm glad your daughter took you shopping.

I remember having some Little Golden Books as a child. Used to see some at garage sales. I think the old ones have become collectible.

My mom quilted until the arthritis in her hands became too bad. I've got a closet full of them and use them as bed spreads. Hand-quilting has become a lost art.