Ask KristianJ...

[KristianJ]

Okay, I'll be the first staff member to put myself in some sort of an interviewee's chair...ask me any questions and I'll see if I can provide answers to them :) Or move them to the most appropriate forum...:P (just kidding :D)

[Redeemed_Warrior]

Ok random Question, whats your favorite snack food :)

[KristianJ]

Ok random Question, whats your favorite snack food :)

Snack foods are a weakness of mine...:blush: My fave is probably corn chips and salsa. :)

[Redeemed_Warrior]

cool :) mine too :)

[A New Dawn]

What is your favorite place in all the world?

[KristianJ]

What is your favorite place in all the world?

Well, I've never left my homeland of Australia, but my favourite place that I'd like to visit for a holiday would probably be either the Swiss Alps or Italy. :) But of places I've been to, my fave place is definitely Sydney :D

[Veiled Viper]

KristanJ is one of my most favorite mods!!:D:thumbsup:
Always fast to respond to little problems!Keep up the great work,man!

[KristianJ]

KristanJ is one of my most favorite mods!!:D:thumbsup:
Always fast to respond to little problems!Keep up the great work,man!

Hehehe...thanks, mate :blush: Always happy to help whenever and wherever I can. :)

Anyway, the interviewee's chair will be vacated for now. I shall be back in about 9 hours (since I do actually sleep for a period of time each night ;)) and will sift through whatever questions are in this thread for ordered answering. :) Please note that I am relatively unskilled in answering questions for homework, particularly in language subjects and chemistry, and furthermore believe that high school learning is more readily achieved if you don't get others to do your homework ;)

[Victorian Rose]

Who are you....Do I know you....you seem familar? ***hint hint***

[carmi]

I shall be back in about 9 hours (since I do actually sleep for a period of time each night ;))

You get 9 hours of sleep each night? :eek:

[allieisme]

No kidding... 9 hours?!?
I could only hope and pray my kids would allow me to have 9 hours of sleep each night.
I can't quite tune them out yet. ;) (just kidding)

[Snowy]

Have you ever hugged an Ewok? :D

[Music4Hym777]

Hehehe...thanks, mate :blush: Always happy to help whenever and wherever I can. :)

Anyway, the interviewee's chair will be vacated for now. I shall be back in about 9 hours (since I do actually sleep for a period of time each night ;)) and will sift through whatever questions are in this thread for ordered answering. :) Please note that I am relatively unskilled in answering questions for homework, particularly in language subjects and chemistry, and furthermore believe that high school learning is more readily achieved if you don't get others to do your homework ;)

You should send it over my way! I am a Chemistry minor and possibly an Acient Greek Minor, my major is Nutritional Sciences.

[KristianJ]

Who are you....Do I know you....you seem familar? ***hint hint***

Erm...:scratch:...:P

And to all those surprised by my time of return, I actually ended up going to bed half an hour after I logged off here on CF, then had about 7 and a half hours sleep, woke up an hour ago, had breakfast, and here I am :)

Have you ever hugged an Ewok? :D

*KristianJ Googles Ewok...jk :D* I haven't, no...however I have received and given hugs, both of which I recommend for moments where you wish to let a loved one know how much you mean to them :)

[HeatherJay]

All little kids want to change their name at some point...what'd you want to change yours to? ;)

[loribee59]

Well, I've never left my homeland of Australia, but my favourite place that I'd like to visit for a holiday would probably be either the Swiss Alps or Italy. :) But of places I've been to, my fave place is definitely Sydney :D

Man, I've been to the Alps, on the Austrian side. Even rode up the Zugspitz. (I think that's the name of it...it's been a while...1976) They're gorgeous. I went to Lucerne in Switzerland, though. And I'm not positive if there are mountains surrounding the lake town.

Try visiting Gartenkirtchen, a small Barvarian town... great place to buy lederhosens and dirndls. :)

As for you getting 9 hours' sleep.... HOW DO YOU DO THAT?! No problem falling sleep, it's getting to bed ON TIME is my problem. ^_^

[lozzie]

however I have received and given hugs, both of which I recommend for moments where you wish to let a loved one know how much you mean to them :)
:thumbsup: seconded... ^_^

[He is Yahweh]

Okay, I'll be the first staff member to put myself in some sort of an interviewee's chair...ask me any questions and I'll see if I can provide answers to them :) Or move them to the most appropriate forum...:P (just kidding :D)

Who is going to win the ashes? ;):P

[KristianJ]

All little kids want to change their name at some point...what'd you want to change yours to? ;)

I wanted to have mine changed to Christian - I found having the K instead of the Ch weird until I was about 12 or so :)

Who is going to win the ashes? ;):P

Well...I am still confident that it will be retained...:P


As for you getting 9 hours' sleep.... HOW DO YOU DO THAT?! No problem falling sleep, it's getting to bed ON TIME is my problem. ^_^

Please note that I didn't get 9 hours of sleep, peoples :D I only got about 7 and a half...;) Tonight will be a different story though - my laptop crashed today and I have to do some major reinstalling work :doh: Thank goodness for the good ol' home PC...

[stranger]

Should an authority think before or after closing someone's thread ? ;)

[carmi]

Tonight will be a different story though - my laptop crashed today and I have to do some major reinstalling work :doh: Thank goodness for the good ol' home PC...

Isn't this the worst possible scenario: the lap top crashes.

Hope you get it fixed before midnight (your time :) )

[KristianJ]

Isn't this the worst possible scenario: the lap top crashes.

Hope you get it fixed before midnight (your time :) )

Hehe...midnight was 45 mins after I posted my message, actually ^_^ I still have a fair bit to go in terms of finding some applications that I've downloaded in the past, but it's mostly done.

[carmi]

Hehe...midnight was 45 mins after I posted my message, actually ^_^ I still have a fair bit to go in terms of finding some applications that I've downloaded in the past, but it's mostly done.

Glad to hear that. So you have two ways of accessing the internet.

Since this is about asking:

What do you prefer more - laptop or computer?

[KristianJ]

Well...if I had a better laptop (mine's a wee little Pentium II) I'd say that, but I prefer PC. Mainly it's because the only place I have access to fast internet is through one at uni :D

[carmi]

Well...if I had a better laptop (mine's a wee little Pentium II) I'd say that, but I prefer PC. Mainly it's because the only place I have access to fast internet is through one at uni :D

Uni? This brings me right to the next question: what are you studying?

[KristianJ]

Building engineering - basically it's civil engineering but with a more direct focus on the construction industry..:) Interesting stuff that I've learned over the past few years of studying it.

[loribee59]

what sort of building/construction you're planning to delve into, once you graduate...and when do you graduate from uni?

[carmi]

Building engineering - basically it's civil engineering but with a more direct focus on the construction industry..:) Interesting stuff that I've learned over the past few years of studying it.

:eek:

I have an idea that this involves math, even geometry.

[KristianJ]

what sort of building/construction you're planning to delve into, once you graduate...and when do you graduate from uni?

I graduate end of next year - I'd like to be involved in project management, probably on a small scale where I don't have to really travel heaps. Of course, God has the first and final call on that, but working for a big national or international company doesn't really seem as attractive when I'd perhaps be looking to settle down, get married and start a family :) And carmi, maths and geometry are definitely big parts of what I do :D

[loribee59]

Never say never on traveling.....it'd be cool to see the places you wanna go, and you wouldn't have regrets when you get older.

now...anudder question: what's your favorite season and why?

[KristianJ]

I'd never say never, Lori...but working holidays wouldn't be fun - I'd wanna see the sights :D

My fave season's probably spring - it's not too hot, nor too cold (most of the time) and the typical spring growth you see in flowers and the like is just so lovely to the eye! :)

[RED that's ME]

Springtime is my favorite season too. :) and Math. :sick: :P

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[loribee59]

It's FALL season for me.! Sweater season, & hot chocolate, to boot! woo hoo!

(and I suck at math...ergh.) :sick:

And if there's one thing that I envy, is that of people who work AND travel. Part of their job to go city to city or country to country. :) Wished I'd chosen a job to do so...but I'm about 6+ years away from retirement... ;)

[carmi]

It's FALL season for me.! Sweater season, & hot chocolate, to boot! woo hoo!

Fall - yes! I'd like to add the red and gold color of foliage, fog (very cozy), mystery novels


(and I suck at math...ergh.)

I improved over the decades. Lately cashiers didn't have to remind me that the small cash I give them is not the exact amount they were asking for :blush:

[loribee59]

I improved over the decades. Lately cashiers didn't have to remind me that the small cash I give them is not the exact amount they were asking for :blush:

try taking algebra 4 times (thru high school & college), and getting a low C grade. :( :o

[KristianJ]

Springtime is my favorite season too. :) and Math. :sick: :P

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Maths does get a bit boring sometimes, especially when it takes a while to understand it and commit stuff to memory. But when it comes to my degree, it's a necessity.

[carmi]

try taking algebra 4 times (thru high school & college), and getting a low C grade. :( :o

The only reason I did not fail completely in geometry is: I know the difference between a circle and a quadrat.

[carmi]

My fave season's probably spring - it's not too hot, nor too cold (most of the time) and the typical spring growth you see in flowers and the like is just so lovely to the eye! :)

I know nothing about New Zealand. Do you have a typical change of seasons?
With typical I mean: the scenery, landscape does change visible - not just a minor change in temperature.

[KristianJ]

I'm not from New Zealand - I'm an Australian :D There's not really a hugely visible change where I live in terms of snow or stuf like that. But in spring, there is an appreciable budding of flowers and other deciduous plants that hve shed their foliage during autumn. It's usually cold nights and cool days in winter, and warm to hot nights and hot days in summer where I live as well, and summer's my least favourite season because I dislike humid warm nights immensely.

[loribee59]

I'm not from New Zealand - I'm an Australian :D

Awesum Aussies..!! :thumbsup:

[carmi]

I'm not from New Zealand - I'm an Australian :D

When I goof, I goof. :blush:


There's not really a hugely visible change where I live in terms of snow or stuf like that. But in spring, there is an appreciable budding of flowers and other deciduous plants that hve shed their foliage during autumn. It's usually cold nights and cool days in winter, and warm to hot nights and hot days in summer where I live as well, and summer's my least favourite season because I dislike humid warm nights immensely.

I am not a summer person either.

So you have plants that shed foliage but do you also have plants/trees that change colors in autumn. I felt so disappointed when I lived in Greece: boring summer and then no colorworks in autumn.

[KristianJ]

Not that I can think of - most of them don't keep the leaves. :)

[carmi]

Not that I can think of - most of them don't keep the leaves. :)

Well, that settles it. I am not going down under :)

This brings me to what you said about hoping not to have to travel. That is unusual ... I always Australians love to travel. And if they do, they are at least on the road for a year.

[KristianJ]

Well, I didn't really mean that I was someone who never would want to travel - I would love to do so! :D Just that I would rather not do it and be working at the same time...there's something semi-depressing about being in a great city like, say. London, and not being able to take the time to visit places like Hyde Park and Big Ben because you're there for work purposes.

[lozzie]

I'm not from New Zealand - I'm an Australian :D There's not really a hugely visible change where I live in terms of snow or stuf like that. But in spring, there is an appreciable budding of flowers and other deciduous plants that hve shed their foliage during autumn. It's usually cold nights and cool days in winter, and warm to hot nights and hot days in summer where I live as well, and summer's my least favourite season because I dislike humid warm nights immensely.
You can use me for my air conditioning in summer if you like... ^_^

except for the 5 weeks i'll be away...

summer is my favourite time of year... second to spring, but the problem with spring is that it has in the past brought exceptionally bad spouts of hayfever...


If you won one million dollars what would you do with it?

[KristianJ]

If you won one million dollars what would you do with it?

Well, first of all, I'd probably move out of home and buy a decent house, then a car, stuff to furnish the house, donate some money to a couple of charitable organisations, pay off any debts that I had, go on a nice overseas holiday with a companion of my choice...(;)), and put the rest into a bank account :)

[lozzie]

:thumbsup: i would spend it pretty similarly...

what did you want to be "when i grow up" when you were a little kid?

[carmi]

Well, I didn't really mean that I was someone who never would want to travel - I would love to do so! :D Just that I would rather not do it and be working at the same time...there's something semi-depressing about being in a great city like, say. London, and not being able to take the time to visit places like Hyde Park and Big Ben because you're there for work purposes.

Ah, I see. But would you consider working overseas on a longterm basis - several months? That way you could combine work (Monday through Friday) and get to see parts of the city/country on weekends.

[Lel]

*standard Aussie q*

So, what do you think of vegemite?

[KristianJ]

:thumbsup: i would spend it pretty similarly...

what did you want to be "when i grow up" when you were a little kid?

I had a passion for being a lawyer when I was little :D But in high school I sort of narrowed down my interests into where I am now...first, architecture, then engineering :)

[KristianJ]

Ah, I see. But would you consider working overseas on a longterm basis - several months? That way you could combine work (Monday through Friday) and get to see parts of the city/country on weekends.

Maybe - depends on whether I had a family or not at the time, because being away from them would be quite difficult, I'd imagine. Especially if it was a family in its infancy.

And lel, I love my Vegemite! :D I am careful to include a serve of it every day in my otherwise semi-balanced diet :thumbsup:

[Richard]

How do you handle ALL the forums you moderate? Most of them you are the only moderator in that forum.

[KristianJ]

Am I? :eek: Well, within the list of forums that I do mod, there are only a few that generate any reports. The others relate to interests of mine and most of them are ones where I've never ever had a report come into my PM box :)

[Alice the Sister]

How come you said that I could talk to you and such, but then you never return my PMs?

[KristianJ]

How come you said that I could talk to you and such, but then you never return my PMs?

Issues like this are better addressed through PM, TLF - and I did reply to PMs that you sent me.

I am happy to answer questions where the intent is for people to get to know me - if there's anything personal relating to previous interaction that you have to say, please do not use this thread to say it - PM me.

[carmi]

You haven't responded to the last three PMs I have sent you. Please don't lie to me,

He did not lie.

You said "but then you never return my PMs?".

Kristian replied with "and I did reply to PMs that you sent me."

See the word "never" in your opening statement?

Do you see an "always", "every", "each" in Kristian's response?

You made a sweeping statement, implying that Kristian never replied to your pms. He simply answered back politely and correctly that he answered pms.
That is not a lie. You need to read what you are writing and what the other is replying. :)

...

[carmi]

Now back to Kristian :) :

I have met two architects. Both of them were artists, they liked to paint/draw . And one of them had quite a few paintings he had done hidden in a room.

Are you an artist as well? Do you like to paint, draw?

[KristianJ]

Now back to Kristian :) :

I have met two architects. Both of them were artists, they liked to paint/draw . And one of them had quite a few paintings he had done hidden in a room.

Are you an artist as well? Do you like to paint, draw?

I like drawing - painting I'm not quite as skilled at, but I have gone through phases where I've drawn little pictures on pages of school books (ones that I've owned, of course :D) of cars, guitars...stuff like that. :)

[carmi]

I like drawing - painting I'm not quite as skilled at, but I have gone through phases where I've drawn little pictures on pages of school books (ones that I've owned, of course :D) of cars, guitars...stuff like that. :)

You have one of those in jpeg or gif format for us to see?

Or maybe they are already on display in the Gallery which I haven't browsed too much.

[KristianJ]

I'd have to check through all my old school books and find something, I think. And I have hardly any of them still in my possession.

[Richard]

How do you manage ? You moderate alot of forums by yourself, does it ever get overwhelming? What are your thoughts on Heather( Red That's ME )?

[loribee59]

Hey, Kristian..... just remembered something.... if you're in a mood for peppermint mocha (with whipped cream) you can order it all year 'round... I order that when I'm in a "peppermint" mood. ;) :yum: :yum:

[lozzie]

For those of you that dont know, kristian is a huge chocoholic like me...;) So, what is you most favourite type?

[KristianJ]

How do you manage ? You moderate alot of forums by yourself, does it ever get overwhelming? What are your thoughts on Heather( Red That's ME )?

I'm not totally sure which of the forums I mod by myself, but to be honest, I don't really see all that many reports in my PM box, except a few from forums in CF Support where stuff can get a bit out of hand. And may I as a fellow redhead firmly say that RED rocks!! (Speaking of which, I gotta go check the setlist for the first of the Dave Matthews Band's 4 night run at that venue in Colorado ;))

[KristianJ]

Hey, Kristian..... just remembered something.... if you're in a mood for peppermint mocha (with whipped cream) you can order it all year 'round... I order that when I'm in a "peppermint" mood. ;) :yum: :yum:

I'll try and keep an eye on my local Starbucks or similar shop then :D

[KristianJ]

For those of you that dont know, kristian is a huge chocoholic like me...;) So, what is you most favourite type?

No...I didn't want people to find out about my weakness...:cry:...:D

Okay, I have many favourite chocolate types - I do love dark chocolate of any type, but in terms of brands I am a huge fan of the Nestle brand here in Australia - their milk chocolate is delish and they have a lovely cookie and caramel one that is just...man, I'm hungry now...^_^

[RED that's ME]

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:P

[loribee59]

I'm afraid that if KristinJ ever decides to turn criminal, he'd say this:

"Just give me CHOCOLATE, and no one will get hurt..." ;)


oooh, I'm soooo bad... something for you, Kristian!

http://www.virtualchocolate.com/

:yum::yum::yum::yum:

[carmi]

oooh, I'm soooo bad... something for you, Kristian!



And for you, since you love all things purple:

http://www.milka.at/milka/images/atde1/pictures/product_ILM_HZH.gif

[KristianJ]

You people and your attempts to chocolatise me...:P :D All the choccie I've had today was a small box of Smarties, but came home to see a half eaten block of Cadbury Dairy Milk on the kitchen bench...:yum:

[carmi]

You people and your attempts to chocolatise me...:P :D

To chocolatise ... great word invention :)

We are only trying to help you to stay calm and composed and not to lose your sense of humor while modding.

[KristianJ]

Thanks, carmi :D Forgot about this thread a bit in the midst of a busy week...:) Feel free to continue to ask away...

[RED that's ME]

What is your dream car?

[KristianJ]

I've had many dream cars over the years...from the MGB roadster (there's a dealership in my home town and every time the family drove past there, I just loved looking at them) to a Porsche 911 Turbo. However nowadays I don't really have a dream car as such...just dream guitars :P

[lozzie]

what are your top 5 moments of your year so far?? :D

[KristianJ]

what are your top 5 moments of your year so far?? :D

Oh, man...^_^ Well, I guess that before I start, I should let the uninitiated know that the member who has asked this question doubles as my girlfriend...so I'm under pressure...thanks, Lauren :P

I think I'll name moments in separate posts, because I think it's a bit innovative :D

Best moment was certainly 17 February this year - Lauren and I went on a bushwalk/sightseeing day out, and by the end of it, God had spoken to us individually and helped what was a good friendship become a very blessed relationship :)

[loribee59]

Oh, man...^_^ Well, I guess that before I start, I should let the uninitiated know that the member who has asked this question doubles as my girlfriend...so I'm under pressure...thanks, Lauren :P

I think I'll name moments in separate posts, because I think it's a bit innovative :D

Best moment was certainly 17 February this year - Lauren and I went on a bushwalk/sightseeing day out, and by the end of it, God had spoken to us individually and helped what was a good friendship become a very blessed relationship :)

awwwww, that's so sweet! congrats you two!

ok..now my question: when you were little what did you want to be when you grow up?

[KristianJ]

Thanks, Lori :) My first ever "growing up" wish was in the field of law...but I'm very far removed from that now, although I did a law subject last semester that was very interesting. :)

[HeatherJay]

Let's assume that in the next few years there will be tiny little Kristian J's running around all over the place. ;) If you were given the responsibility of naming the first one, what name would you pick? One boy name and one girl name, if you please. :D

[KristianJ]

Let's assume that in the next few years there will be tiny little Kristian J's running around all over the place. ;) If you were given the responsibility of naming the first one, what name would you pick? One boy name and one girl name, if you please. :D

Man...I gotta think for a while about baby names...:scratch: Once upon a time I saw a couple that I really loved, but I can't remember them right now. :confused:

[carmi]

What is your idea of a perfect way to spend Saturday?

[KristianJ]

Well, considering that my Saturdays at the moment have 8am starts at work, anything else would be perfect, carmi :D Nah, actually I don't mind an early start - I only work a half day on Saturdays and it leaves my afternoon free, which I prefer to having a morning free. :) But my ideal Saturday would be a sleep in, followed by some outdoor activities or time spent with friends and family :)

[carmi]

Well, considering that my Saturdays at the moment have 8am starts at work,

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Nah, actually I don't mind an early start - I only work a half day on Saturdays and it leaves my afternoon free, which I prefer to having a morning free. :) But my ideal Saturday would be a sleep in, followed by some outdoor activities or time spent with friends and family :)

But does this mean you have a 6 1/2 days week?
:eek:

[KristianJ]

I dunno ^_^ I work part time which eats up part of those 6 days. And other stuff eats them up as well, but I definitely operate by a 7 day week. :)

[carmi]

I dunno ^_^ I work part time which eats up part of those 6 days. And other stuff eats them up as well, but I definitely operate by a 7 day week. :)

It seems also on a 20/7 ... considering your work here on CF :thumbsup:

[KristianJ]

But I do sleep! ^_^ In any case, I'm going away next weekend, so I won't be within miles of an Internet-ready computer :D

[carmi]

But I do sleep! ^_^ In any case, I'm going away next weekend, so I won't be within miles of an Internet-ready computer :D

Okay with me ;)

I am going to no-internet-land next weekend as well but I'll stay there for a week.

:wave:

[KristianJ]

Hehehe...well, I've got uni work to catch up on before I head off, so that might get me off the Net...not :doh:

Anyway, I owe a member 4 more "best moments of the year"...so here are a couple more. Strangely enough they involve her...:D

- The first kiss between Lauren and I...:bsh: I shan't describe any further just in case I get told to stop :eek:
- Our trip to Wollongong (about an hour and a half south of Sydney) in Febuary - we were still "just friends" at that stage, but the day we spent together was a heap of fun :thumbsup:

2 to come later :)

[lozzie]

But I do sleep! ^_^ In any case, I'm going away next weekend, so I won't be within miles of an Internet-ready computer :D
whoo for black stump!

i'm sitting at work waiting for the end of moulan to finish so i dont watch the last few minutes before i see the whole movie!

[loribee59]

KristianJ, I wondered if you cook. If so, what's your favorite dish to cook?

[Music4Hym777]

Hey KJ, do you ever go on Emma's anyomre or get called Sulley?

[loribee59]

what was the hardest lessons you've learned as a Christian?

[KristianJ]

KristianJ, I wondered if you cook. If so, what's your favorite dish to cook?

Very rarely, Lori...not sure why I don't, but I've never really dabbled in any really complex dishes. However I do like cooking pizzas and trying different toppings, bases and ingredients :)

[KristianJ]

Hey KJ, do you ever go on Emma's anyomre or get called Sulley?

Occasionally I do, Monica :) Haven't been called Sulley for ages though...(long story about how I had that nickname bestowed upon me, so long I forget a fair bit of it...:scratch: )

[KristianJ]

what was the hardest lessons you've learned as a Christian?

I have learned many a hard lesson...I might leave it until after the weekend to answer that (since I'll be away, and a question like this is one that deserves a well thought out answer) :)

[KristianJ]

Okay, here's my answer to your question, Lori. There have been a few difficult lessons where circumstances that I thought were cruel and unjust led me to a more vivid understanding of the workings of God. The first I remember was back when I was 14, when our family changed churches. It was quite a hard time because I was leaving a place where I'd built some good friendships, and I didn't like the idea of moving to a place where I wouldn't know anyone. However, God showed me that my fears were unnecessarily self centered, and that his plan for me would be more than enough to demonstrate his supreme power and authority over my life. About 7-8 years on, I am still very much involved in my current church, and feel that God has called me to continue there for some time yet.

For the following reason, please note that I am in no way talking about any one person on CF. I am stating this as merely an observation of things I have seen in all areas of my life, and tried to reconcile with Scriptural truths....at times to come short.

Another difficult lesson (which hasn't had much of an emotional effect as such, but given Scriptural truth is quite concerning) is the tendency for the general Christian attitude to be usurped by matters of the personal and self-satisfaction. Philippians is probably almost my favourite book of the Bible because of the way in which Paul urges the people of Philippi to seek the interests of their fellow believers, and hence to set aside their personal desires and interests. However it's hard to grasp the fact that I have seen instances where this is not the case. At times I have seen an overwhelming atmosphere of discontent, isolation of believers, and what can be fundamentally summarised as "doing things for me". The truth of the Gospel gets diluted because of the way in which we can lose sight of the one whom we are to serve and commit our lives to, and I have been guilty in the past of doing these things.

I quote James 3:8-10 in my signature not to say that what people have said to me in the past has been seasoned with vitriol and phrases that would not please the Father (although I have been on the receiving end of it before). I quote it because I have a desire that the Lord may be glorified in all that I say and do, because he has given me the strength and the gifts in which to do these things. And I have a desire to see that all people, regardless of our diferences, glorify God in all that they say and do.

There's no room in the Christian life for doing things for one's self, because ultimately what it will do is envelop the self and seek to completely take over a person...it's the way that Satan can work to draw the believer away from his or her true Saviour. And it's the ideal environment for the fruits of the sinful flesh to grow just like a noxious vine that strangles a tree or a boa constrictor wrapping itself around its prey. Before you realise it, it's got hold of you and it's too late to put up a fight. But in the end, I wholeheartedly believe that this sort of "death by strangulation" is totally preventable. And the method is as simple as remembering daily that it is God whom has enabled you to wake up and enjoy a brand new day, and the only worthwhile response to that is to say "Father, this one's for you. Use me in a way that will bring glory to your holy name". We will struggle with things each day, but when we are conscious and focussing on the goal of eternal life with teh Father, we are well on the path to victory :)

[KristianJ]

Ah, yes...and another of my best 5 moments of the year thus far...seeing Third Day in concert on 25 January, then the day after, working at their 26 January concert (doing front of stage crowd control and being almost literally at Mark Lee's feet) and receiving a copy of their setlist signed by Tai Anderson. It's framed and I shall never be letting it out of my house :thumbsup:

[carmi]

Okay, here's my answer to your question, Lori.

Thanks for taking the time and posting your answer - which turned out to be quite an inspiration.

Did you ever consider giving Bible studies?

[KristianJ]

Thanks for taking the time and posting your answer - which turned out to be quite an inspiration.

Did you ever consider giving Bible studies?

Thanks, carmi :hug: Your kind words are indeed a blessing. :) I've led Bible studies within my church group before, but I've never really given thought to anything more than that. I've thought at times about doing something as my CF web page when I finally learn HTML (whenever that'll be ^_^) and just putting my thoughts into words and inviting feedback where I think it would be beneficial for me. Because I know that I am as fallible as everyone else here, and my thoughts on key Biblical themes may not be totally right. But I just let the Spirit guide my mind and my fingers when I post something like I did above :)

[carmi]

but I've never really given thought to anything more than that.

I know you're very busy with your jobs, studying and modding but ...


I've thought at times about doing something as my CF web page when I finally learn HTML (whenever that'll be ^_^) and just putting my thoughts into words and inviting feedback where I think it would be beneficial for me.

You actually don't need to know that much html - for displaying a text you might need not more than the code for next paragraph. :)

And there is the wonderful Blog forum - no html required at all :cool:


Because I know that I am as fallible as everyone else here, and my thoughts on key Biblical themes may not be totally right. But I just let the Spirit guide my mind and my fingers when I post something like I did above :)

You did not sound off key to me at all in your previous post. :)

[KristianJ]

You actually don't need to know that much html - for displaying a text you might need not more than the code for next paragraph. :)

And there is the wonderful Blog forum - no html required at all :cool:



Yeah...I do have a blog buried somewhere within the blog forum from the days when they were called journals...plus I have a Xanga as well that I use somewhat often. :) In the end I'm not too busy with stuff and could probably whip some sort of thing up (with relevant passages) in an hour at the most. I do really enjoy theology...I'm not the best at the active discussion of it, but to see a passage and explore the context in which it is, plus to see where it is in the overall unified Biblical story, is very rewarding :) We're all theologians by nature, and exploring the Bible in some depth is quite exciting...challenging at times, but thank the Lord that he has blessed us with wonderful learned people that have written some superb literature on the Bible :)

[carmi]

In the end I'm not too busy with stuff and could probably whip some sort of thing up (with relevant passages) in an hour at the most. I do really enjoy theology...I'm not the best at the active discussion of it, but to see a passage and explore the context in which it is, plus to see where it is in the overall unified Biblical story, is very rewarding :)

:cool:

I take this as a yes ... you will eventually either dig up the blog you once started or make a new one :clap:

It's not good for me to have more game thread subscription than blog subscriptions. ;)

[KristianJ]

Probably start a new one if it'll let me - seems like it'd make sense to start afresh :)

[carmi]

Probably start a new one if it'll let me - seems like it'd make sense to start afresh :)

Yes, it does. :)

I know these things cannot be hurried but I am looking forward to it :cool:

[loribee59]

Very rarely, Lori...not sure why I don't, but I've never really dabbled in any really complex dishes. However I do like cooking pizzas and trying different toppings, bases and ingredients :)

heh...might as well open up a pizza shop and throw in a Bible study or two while you're at it... ;)



what's your favorite outdoor activity(ies)?
and~
what's your favorite chores around the house? the least?

[blondiechick120]

I have a predicament:

ok...I'm trying to witness to someone on neopets.com. I know it's a kiddy site. But I'm 13 years old, so whatever. please help me. She has a situation. Her mom hides alcohol from her and won't get a job and is always going out and leaving her for even 48 hours like it's no big deal. It's really hurting her and she is too embarrassed to talk to like a school counselor or something. Any advice?I asked her if she minded if I prayed for her and she said:
sure. no-ones ever prayed for me before
and I asked her if she was a christian and she said:
i suppose i am but im not strictly religious
and so I gave her the link to something on here called like do you know jesus christ as your lord and savior or something like that. @ http://www.christianforums.com/t1356023-do-you-know-jesus-as-your-lord-and-savior.html
I said it may help her. She said thanx but I had to go but does anyone have any advice on what she should do?

[blondiechick120]

ok, I have to go eat lunch. It's like 12:30 and I'm going to be eating an early dinner so...if you have any ideas, please pm me. thank you.

[KristianJ]

heh...might as well open up a pizza shop and throw in a Bible study or two while you're at it... ;)

Could be an interesting outreach opportunity, actually...:)

what's your favorite outdoor activity(ies)?
and~
what's your favorite chores around the house? the least?

Fave outdoor activities would include bushwalking and mountain biking (haven't gone mountain biking for a fair while though) And chores...well ^_^ I don't like cleaning my room all that much, because it's a fairly compact little room and I'm currently having a problem with more clothes than I have space to fit them, which means I'll probably end up giving stuff I've grown out of to charity or something like that. Of those that I like, I don't mind dusting. because I have a slight aversion to dust from a cougher's perspective :)

[KristianJ]

I have a predicament:

ok...I'm trying to witness to someone on neopets.com. I know it's a kiddy site. But I'm 13 years old, so whatever. please help me. She has a situation. Her mom hides alcohol from her and won't get a job and is always going out and leaving her for even 48 hours like it's no big deal. It's really hurting her and she is too embarrassed to talk to like a school counselor or something. Any advice?I asked her if she minded if I prayed for her and she said:
sure. no-ones ever prayed for me before
and I asked her if she was a christian and she said:
i suppose i am but im not strictly religious
and so I gave her the link to something on here called like do you know jesus christ as your lord and savior or something like that. @ http://www.christianforums.com/t1356023-do-you-know-jesus-as-your-lord-and-savior.html
I said it may help her. She said thanx but I had to go but does anyone have any advice on what she should do?

Hmmmm...good question - it seems like a situation where she could get some worthwhile help from a counselor of some sort, but I can understand why she might find it difficult. But in your witnessing to her, remember that it's God who's gonna be working through you, and even though online witnessing can be hard, God can use situations like that to bring people into His Kingdom :)

[loribee59]

what do you like to do on a rainy day? (yep, it's raining here in Oregon since it's Fall here)

BTW, tell lozzie to get better and to NOT work so hard!

(as for dusting...I HATE it, it makes my asthma wonky after I'm done, bleh)

[lozzie]

BTW, tell lozzie to get better and to NOT work so hard!

sorry for hijaking your thread kristian :P

I cant help how much work I have to do ;) Plus... I've just had a relitively easy TWO weeks... and ended up with a stomach bug to fill my time! heh... and now its back to heaps of hard work as I'm on prac for the next 5 weeks! starting in aboiut 21 hours!

[loribee59]

sorry for hijaking your thread kristian :P

I cant help how much work I have to do ;) Plus... I've just had a relitively easy TWO weeks... and ended up with a stomach bug to fill my time! heh... and now its back to heaps of hard work as I'm on prac for the next 5 weeks! starting in aboiut 21 hours!

awww, I hate it when people get sick. Practicum's fun, eh? I had that when I was taking education classes, and helped out a teacher with 2nd graders. It gave me an idea of what I'm up against, and decided not to go into teaching. I applaud those who have the courage to teach and mold the little ones.

take care, loz! :hug:

ok...back to regular programming.... ;)

[KristianJ]

what do you like to do on a rainy day? (yep, it's raining here in Oregon since it's Fall here)

BTW, tell lozzie to get better and to NOT work so hard!

(as for dusting...I HATE it, it makes my asthma wonky after I'm done, bleh)

Well, it's a lovely (a bit windy, but otherwise sunny) day here, but on a rainy day I just like to stay inside or have a wander through my local shopping centre :) But I love rainy nights...the rain falling on the roof has a very relaxing effect on me :D

[loribee59]

But I love rainy nights...the rain falling on the roof has a very relaxing effect on me :D

too bad that I can't hear that at night...as I don't wear my hearing aid to bed. Once it's out of my ear, I don't hear a thing.

perfect for snuggling up in a blanket, sipping hot chocolate and reading a GOOD book! or doing projects that needed to be done inside. I spent 2 rainy weeks re-doing my bathroom 2 years ago. Painting and wallpapering. :)

Bushwalking: where's your favorite outback spot to hike around in?

[KristianJ]

sorry for hijaking your thread kristian :P

I cant help how much work I have to do ;) Plus... I've just had a relitively easy TWO weeks... and ended up with a stomach bug to fill my time! heh... and now its back to heaps of hard work as I'm on prac for the next 5 weeks! starting in aboiut 21 hours!

And now it's less than 11 or so...:eek: But yeah, it would be awesome if anyone who is a regular asker of questions to me could spare a small amount of time in their daily prayer time to pray for Lauren, and that God would uphold her health as she encounters this 5 weeks of busyness. I know she'll appreciate it muchly :thumbsup:

[KristianJ]

Bushwalking: where's your favorite outback spot to hike around in?

I love the Blue Mountains (which are pretty much on my doorstep) - it's hundreds of square kilometres of sightseeing, bushwalking and relaxation. A little place called Katoomba was where Lauren and I went for a day on the day before we decided to move from friends to "more than friends" - I'll post some photos that I took of the sights of the area over the next day or 2 :)

[KristianJ]

Eeeek...I just remembered I owe Heather some baby names from her question...:sorry: I'm still yet to remember the ones I thought of, so hopefully I'll be able to post them soon :)

[KristianJ]

Still can't remember...:doh:

Anyways...does anybody have any questions they'd like to ask? :)

[loribee59]

*jumps up and down* memememe!

*ahem*

what's your fantasy dream house?

[KristianJ]

*jumps up and down* memememe!

*in teacher's voice* Yes. Lori? :D

what's your fantasy dream house?

Actually, once upon a time when I was in Year 10 technical drawing/drafting class at school, I designed and drafted my dream house, but unfortunately I lost the plans a couple of years ago. And I tried to "build" it using a house designing software program, but because of the fact that it was a pretty cheap program it didn't really do my vision justice :D But basically it had 4 bedrooms, lots of living space, a nice outdoor entertainment area with pool, gazebo...and all on a mice amount of land :)

[PACKY]

Just dropping in to say that you are very much appreciated kristianJ

keep up the good work....you are a light in the dark

[KristianJ]

Why thanks, Mike!! :)...Sometimes I do slip up in places, but everything I do here is not for my self, but for the One who created me and saved me through His Son.

[loribee59]

I don't have any questions, but congrats on your promotion to Chief Moderator! It wasn't too long ago that I congratulated you for being a Senior Mod. :thumbsup:

[KristianJ]

Why thank you, Lori :D

[lozzie]

yes... i dont know how you do it :P

[KristianJ]

Me neither....really...:P

I probably have an unanswered question to answer, knowing me :scratch: However, are there any more questions that I can reply to? :)

[blessedhusband]

Well, I've never left my homeland of Australia, but my favourite place that I'd like to visit for a holiday would probably be either the Swiss Alps or Italy. :) But of places I've been to, my fave place is definitely Sydney :D

I am origially from Torrington,Connecticut but when i was 30 i moved to Churchville, Virgina and then after a period of time without work i move to Winchester. I was there for 12 yrs and when i was 47 i moved to Norway!
This place is awesome! You aught to check it out even if it is just on the net!

[loribee59]

Oh yeah...I've got another cool question:

If you're traveling in the United States of America, where do you want to go and see, and why?

[KristianJ]

Oh yeah...I've got another cool question:

If you're traveling in the United States of America, where do you want to go and see, and why?

Cool question indeed :) I'd love to take in New York City and just experience all the famous sights and sounds that make it what it is. Also I'd love to see all of the great manmade landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Hoover Dam and so on. :) And drop by to visit CF members who'd not mind a crazy Australian in their homes :D

[loribee59]

Cool question indeed :) I'd love to take in New York City and just experience all the famous sights and sounds that make it what it is. Also I'd love to see all of the great manmade landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Hoover Dam and so on. :) And drop by to visit CF members who'd not mind a crazy Australian in their homes :D

heh...just HAD a cwazy Aussie visit me from Nov 3rd to the 8th. And yes, she's from CF, and she lives about 3 hours' drive north of Sydney. :D She's staying here another 1.5 weeks with another friend in Illinois, and will fly back to Oz after that. I sure had a GREAT time with her!

Yepyep, crazy Aussies are MOST welcome to stay at my place..!! ^_^

I had to add: I've been to NYC three times, be warned that this city will get under your skin in ways you don't expect. Also the first time, your senses will overload with sight, smell, taste, touch... it's amazing. Just don't arrive on a Friday night....you'll see garbage dumpsters, bags, whatnot sitting outside all over the lower part of Manhattan....blech.

[Sweet Pea]

What sports do you play?

[KristianJ]

I'm not as active in terms of sports as I used to be, but I enjoy playing cricket, soccer, tennis, and cycling (either on road or off-road). :)

[KristianJ]

Hi all :wave: Since I'm going to be away for 2 weeks most probably starting tomorrow, I thought I'd take this opportunity to wish every CF member a most blessed and enjoyable Christmas. I pray that you'll take the time to spend time with those who need your love and presence in their lives...namely your immediate families and friends outside of CF.

Christmas is a time that needs to be celebrated with those whom you can share the message of love that Christ offers us all, and if there are people in yoru family who have not yet received the Lord into their lives, I'm sure that God will prepare moments where you can show them how much more they can get out of this time of year than Christmas presents and turkey. They can get a gift that will never die, and is eternal...the gift of eternal life made possible by the sacrifice of Jesus.

If you are yet to receive this free gift and want to know more about it, check out http://www.christianforums.com/gospel and see just what it takes. There's nothing more that you need to do than recognise your need for Jesus, and acknowledge his death for your sin, and that without him, your eternal destiny is bleak. In the end, Christmas should not just be a time when we remember and celebrate the birth of Jesus, but a time where we look forward to his death and resurrection, since that's what he came to Earth for. :)

So regardless of the beliefs you hold, regardless of what forums you post in here at CF, and regardless of anything that makes you unique, let's unite in an attitude of joy, peace and good will towards everyone we interact with...in real life and here on CF. Let's break down walls of bitterness and see each other in a context that is not clouded by resentment, poor judgement and ill feeling, but brightened by hope, respect and happiness. Let's embrace contentment over contempt, and bring glory to God, just as we should be doing every time we log in to CF.

God's blessings to you all,

KristianJ :)

[D'Ann]

Hi Kristian,

Thank you for the last paragraph. That is beautiful.

G-d's peace,

Debbie

[Seven of 9]

Hope you had a Merry Christmas, KristianJ. :) ^_^

[KristianJ]

I did have a great Christmas and New year - went on a week's holiday and came back yesterday. Most of me wishes I was still there at the beach I was camping at, but alas I had to return home ^_^

[loribee59]

now~ explain this word: "pulchritudinous" ^_^

did you camp in a tent or yurt or hotel?

[KristianJ]

Hehe...yurt! :D I can't quite remember what one is, but I know what the other 2 are :) And I camped in a tent - was my second real camping trip (not including one when I was in 4th grade where it rained all night and the tents were rubbish).

Pulchritudinous...well, in the Scrabble thread in Christian Clubs, I said the following about it (and considering the relationship I have with lozzie, it'd have to be a positive word...:)) By the way, it means "having great physical beauty and appeal

One of the guys in my Bible study group used the word during the course of study last week and I thought it would be quite an excellent word to try and remember...naturally though, physical beauty is nothing compared to the more godly attributes (spiritual beauty, I guess you could call it) that make the subject of my user title who she is :)

[loribee59]

Yurt (outside)
http://www.oregon.gov/OPRD/PARKS/images/temp-photo_yurts.jpg Yurt (inside)http://www.featheredpipe.com/images/optimized_photos/yuma_yurt_dome.jpg

it's waaaaay better than tents~ I slept in one at the beach 2 years ago, and I love it. it was COLD at the beach, but the yurt had a built-in heater, so it helps! If you have yurt camping in Australia, do it...you'll never go back to tents. LOL

[KristianJ]

What if it rains? :D Looks quite nice though :) It was mainly overcast and a bit cold last week - as can often happens, the best weather happens the day I left, although on the drive home, the grey clouds set in.

[loribee59]

What if it rains? :D Looks quite nice though :) It was mainly overcast and a bit cold last week - as can often happens, the best weather happens the day I left, although on the drive home, the grey clouds set in.

we did have weather @ the beach that threatened to rain, and I believe the dome have a clear covering so that we can still see out and look at the stars. :) It never fails...the weather's cranky on my vacation, then when I leave, it's so nice out. Grrr. LOL

so...*thinks* I've heard the weather's been really HOT in Oz, has it cooled down some? I really feel for those baking out there...:D

[KristianJ]

Ah, yes...the dreaded New Years Day phenomenon known as mega hot!! I left to go down to my destination by train (Lauren/lozzie was down there already with her family) and when I left, it had reached about 45 degrees celsius (which is about 113 Fahrenheit, I think). Fortunately, the trains I journeyed on had working air conditioning, and my route was not plagued with problems such as warping tracks and other things that can often occur in such hot weather. You can read about what happened as I arrived at the station where I was being picked up, as told by Lauren in another thread (the first time refers to the first of 2 visits by the NRMA (who provide roadside assistance to stranded motorists):

First time was when I went to pck up Kristian from Bomaderry (aka Nowra) train station. its an hour and a half drive north of where we were camped. So i drove the 30 minutes to ulladaulla and found my car had overheated. This was on the exceptionally hot new years day, so i attributed it to the weather. Howvere, it also did it twice more before i got to nowra. thus my 90minute journey became a 3 hour trek. so when i finally got there... 90 minutes LATE... I called the NRMA. When the guy got there he told me I'd more than likely cracked the head so it would have to be towed and i'd have to wait at least a week for my car! This freaked me out because I couldn't call my dad as where we were staying is out of range for mobile reception. And i needed his advice and if nothign else some way of getting back to our campsite. I chose to call the caravan park who then relayed a message for my dad to call me and he said he would come and have a look at my car. So Kristian and I then waited another hour and a half waiting for him to get there... and then slowly drove back to our tents, stopping every 5 kms to change the water...

We didnt arrive until 1 am...

The weather changed at about 7pm, I think - so most of our wait wasn't done in oppressive heat. It was the weirdest New Years Day ever for me...

But for most of the week, the weather was rather cool to mild except for last Tuesday, which was almost the ideal Summer's day :)

[lozzie]

that day WAS hoit... the hottest day i've ever been in! :P

one would think that being on the coast would cool things down (east coast that is) but the westerly brought only HOT wind from inland...

[loribee59]

Wowsers, I can't imagine how hot it can get! I'm glad you guys made it thru that day, and still have a good time camping!

Q: have you gotten a chance to see the movie, "Narnia"? If not, GO SEE IT. This movie follows C.S. Lewis' book pretty faithfully.

[KristianJ]

We saw it on Thursday (or Wednesday...either of the 2 days :D) I haven't read the book for years, but the movie was fantastic! A couple of scenes that might not have been child friendly as such, but it was a wonderful movie :)

[Redeemed_Warrior]

How many fingers am i Holding up? ;)

[KristianJ]

Um...none, because you were typing with 2 hands :P

Just to let you all know, I will be leaving staff (just for a short term, hopefully) in a few days. I've had to really consider my priorities and those things that occupy my time, and with God's revelation, I think that being a CF staff member, whilst a thing that I hold dear to my heart, is something that I should step back from for a few months (or longer if He so desires it). It's been a long journey to say the least, so thank you to those who have said kind words, offered wisdom and insight, and made CF the great forum it is. If I return to staff in the future, I will resurrect this thread, but when I do leave staff, I will be asking one of the CF Support staff to close it for me.

God bless you all! :hug: :)

[SPOOGE]

Are you always on here? lol

[Im-revived]

How can you become a moderator/staff or like my job a counsellor on here to help people.

Im-revived