Think I'll sit down here for a bit... (5)

[BreadAlone]

Exactly! :D

[ctay]

Which side would that be?
Different.

[LutheranChick]

I'm amazed! Just checked the weather forecast for the next week and there is no snow in the forecast! Ahhh, a much needed break! We got lucky here and didn't get that ice, just some more snow.

[seajoy]

Snow, snow, snow!!!! Arghhhh! Enough already! :help: :tutu: :swoon:

sorry for the little outburst here in Wisconsin :sorry:

[dinkime]

SNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! we are under a winter storm warning

[LilLamb219]

We totally got dumped on with the snow!!! I couldn't believe it...and I couldn't believe church services weren't canceled!! You know who showed up besides the pastor, organist and elders? The choir people, handbell choir and their families. That's it except one woman who lives down the street from the church! Crazy. Just crazy. I think there were only 4 tables for communion even!!

[DaRev]

I would never cancel a church service. If someone can come out in the weather, we'll have church. Our council here has been wanting to come up with a means of cancelling church in inclement weather, but I won't go for it. If the weather is too bad for someone to go out, I would hope they had the common sense not to. But if they can and want to come to church, I'm there.

That being said, we didn't have services today, mainly because no one came out with the ice we had. The power was off four 5 hours this morning so there was no heat, but if someone had shown up, we'd have had church anyway.

[Zecryphon]

We had a week long rain storm here in AZ. My roof leaked at work and is now being replaced. Arizona is just not used to getting rain on a constant basis like that. Since we get so little rain, what happens is, since the ground is so hard it doesn't soak into the soil, it just floods.

[RadMan]

We had a week long rain storm here in AZ. My roof leaked at work and is now being replaced. Arizona is just not used to getting rain on a constant basis like that. Since we get so little rain, what happens is, since the ground is so hard it doesn't soak into the soil, it just floods.AZ still needs the rain to recharge the aquafers and groundwater. Since Tucson has more than tripled in population in the last 40+ years they need sediment water. There major source of water is the 360 mile canal that runs from the Colorado river to north of the city. Phoenix uses recharge systems to inject treated waste waste back into the aquafers. Their water source seems to be mostly from the Salt River and Roosevelt Dam. Zecr, maybe you know more about the canal systems there.

[Zecryphon]

AZ still needs the rain to recharge the aquafers and groundwater. Since Tucson has more than tripled in population in the last 40+ years they need sediment water. There major source of water is the 360 mile canal that runs from the Colorado river to north of the city. Phoenix uses recharge systems to inject treated waste waste back into the aquafers. Their water source seems to be mostly from the Salt River and Roosevelt Dam. Zecr, maybe you know more about the canal systems there.
Nope don't have a clue about the canal systems. All they say in reference to the canals is STAY OUT! LOL

[seajoy]

Mornin' Zec! :wave: How are ya?

[Tofferer]

I don't know about the weather elsewhere, but I expect that our crazy weather here in Washington is putting a damper on some people's holiday already. This year's giving trees in our area are focused on both the poor and also those who lost everything in the floods we experienced around the region. I am thinking of contributing to another child's toy today. I know my wife wants snow for Christmas, but I think a mild, warm winter would best, too many people in Washington lost so much in snow/rain related damage. I don't want to ruin anyone's holiday, but I also want to remind everyone as to why we are here. To reach out with the love of Christ Jesus and to serve our neighbor according to thier need and our ability. May God bless those who are less fortunate then us through us.

[PreachersWife2004]

We canceled our services yesterday, and apparently sometime yesterday early evening they canceled school today. We have a phone tree for when that happens, and someone up top the chain called someone and left a message and just left it at that. The people heard the message this morning and had to do a quick call catch-up and thankfully we all got the message before we headed out the door. In the phone tree if you can't reach someone you're supposed to call the next person down. There were 7 families that were not aware that school was canceled today!

So Jake is enjoying making forts. We got a bit of a dusting last night, and the temps are staying below freezing, so the snow's not going to melt anytime soon. The roads are slowly getting cleaned up. I'm actually a little surprised that they canceled school.

I like seeing all the white snow, and thus far it hasn't turned black yet from car exhaust. Plus it's covering all the yuckiness that is Detroit.

[ctay]

It got cold here. Dropped down to like 25 last night, high today mid 40's. I got a laptop for christmas yesterday

[Zecryphon]

It got cold here. Dropped down to like 25 last night, high today mid 40's. I got a laptop for christmas yesterday
YAY FOR CTAY!!! :clap: :clap: :clap:

[ctay]

Is that a yay that we got some cold or yay that I got a laptop or both???????? LOL

[DaRev]

Yay for Ctay's cold laptop!!! :clap: :clap:

;)

[Zecryphon]

Mornin' Zec! :wave: How are ya?
I'm in pain. Every part of me hurts. It's been non-stop running around for a week now and it's gonna be another week of the same. The holidays, gotta love all the baggage that comes with 'em. LOL

P.S.

Better you get the cold than me. I didn't move to AZ for snow or cold. LOL Hold on... I gotta turn down the AC. LOL

[seajoy]

I'm in pain. Every part of me hurts. It's been non-stop running around for a week now and it's gonna be another week of the same. The holidays, gotta love all the baggage that comes with 'em. LOL

P.S.

Better you get the cold than me. I didn't move to AZ for snow or cold. LOL Hold on... I gotta turn down the AC. LOL
How come you are in pain, Zec? :confused: I live every day in pain from fibro...no fun for sure. :sigh: I always figure that it's better than my brains being all messed up though. :)

What are you doing for the pain?

I may end up in AZ some day...these winters are a killer. :swoon:

Hope ya feel better soon, and Merry Christmas, by the way. :)

[Zecryphon]

"How come you are in pain, Zec? :confused: I live every day in pain from fibro...no fun for sure. :sigh: I always figure that it's better than my brains being all messed up though. :)"

I'm in pain from the constant lifting of heavy objects, part of my job, and all the walking I'm doing in the malls and the streets of my town searching out Christmas gifts and cards. I've been alot more active this past week than I usually am and my body is not used to it. I'm not as round as I used to be. LOL


"What are you doing for the pain?"

Advil Liqui-gels mostly. Food of the gods ya know. LOL Sometimes a little bourbon, which is the elixir of the gods. hehehehe I don't mix the two though. I'm not that stupid, I'm stupid, but not THAT stupid. LOL

"I may end up in AZ some day...these winters are a killer. :swoon: "

Wait! You're a Lutheran. You're supposed to be miserable and suffer in silence. LOL But if you absolutely must break ranks we're fillin' up fast. Better get a move on. LOL

"Hope ya feel better soon, and Merry Christmas, by the way. :)"

Merry Christmas to you and to all my friends here, which is I think, everybody.

[ctay]

Its rough going from highs in the 70's to highs in the 40's

[ctay]

That's from one day to the next.

[LilLamb219]

That's from one day to the next.

heh, sometimes Chicagoland weather behaves like that! :swoon:

[dinkime]

in st louis we have gone from 70 to 40 in the course of about 2 hours, so no sympathy from me, lol

[DaRev]

Gotta love St. Louis. :thumbsup: If you don't like the weather, wait a minute.

[ctay]

I was born in Cleveland, lived there until I was 10, remember the snow very well. Walked to school which was only a couple of blocks before busing. Here an inch shuts everything down. The kids would get so excited if it snowed and the schools closed. Seems like we see less and less of snow each year, didn't have any last winter

[seajoy]

Gotta love St. Louis. :thumbsup: If you don't like the weather, wait a minute.
In WI, if you don't like the weather, too bad....you are probably stuck in a snowbank until the end of April! ^_^

Last April, a friend of ours was stranded at our home due to one of the worst snowstorms of the year. He only lived an hour from us, and there was no way he could make it home. :eek:

[synger]

Advil Liqui-gels mostly. Food of the gods ya know. LOL Sometimes a little bourbon, which is the elixir of the gods. hehehehe I don't mix the two though. I'm not that stupid, I'm stupid, but not THAT stupid. LOL



I hear you. The last two weeks we moved all our stuff from the lower floor to the middle floor (split level) so we could have new carpet installed. Then everything from the middle level down to have new hardwood installed in the middle level. Then put everything away AND decorate for Christmas so we could host a carolling party on Saturday. My back and feet hurt so much I could get almost nothing done. Thursday night, I just sat and watched a movie, and tried not to think of all the stuff I had to do. I had a couple of shots of vodka in my diet Pepsi. Next thing I know, I'm not in pain, and I was able to get the whole dining room ready for the party. Couldn't get to sleep until almost 2 that morning, but I got a lot done. Sometimes, liquor helps a LOT.

Gotta love St. Louis. :thumbsup: If you don't like the weather, wait a minute.

Hah! I've heard that about Michigan, about Washington, DC, about Portland, and about Pennsylvania.

[Zecryphon]

I hear you. The last two weeks we moved all our stuff from the lower floor to the middle floor (split level) so we could have new carpet installed. Then everything from the middle level down to have new hardwood installed in the middle level. Then put everything away AND decorate for Christmas so we could host a carolling party on Saturday. My back and feet hurt so much I could get almost nothing done. Thursday night, I just sat and watched a movie, and tried not to think of all the stuff I had to do. I had a couple of shots of vodka in my diet Pepsi. Next thing I know, I'm not in pain, and I was able to get the whole dining room ready for the party. Couldn't get to sleep until almost 2 that morning, but I got a lot done. Sometimes, liquor helps a LOT.



Hah! I've heard that about Michigan, about Washington, DC, about Portland, and about Pennsylvania.
"Hah! I've heard that about Michigan, about Washington, DC, about Portland, and about Pennsylvania."

On the island of Maui you can actually drive to the nice weather. If one side of the island has rain, drive for about 15 minutes, you'll get to the sunshine. LOL

[BreadAlone]

In WI, if you don't like the weather, too bad....you are probably stuck in a snowbank until the end of April! ^_^

Last April, a friend of ours was stranded at our home due to one of the worst snowstorms of the year. He only lived an hour from us, and there was no way he could make it home. :eek:
Seajoy, look! We're supposed to have high temps and snow meltage until Thursday (at least in this pleasent corner of the state)! Quick, let's escape before it snows on Thursday; otherwise we might be stuck till April! :D

[CaliforniaJosiah]

I've never actually seen snow fall.....

Been there after the fact once or twice.
And I've played in snow brought in for the occasion, however.


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[DaRev]

I've never actually seen snow fall.....

Been there after the fact once or twice.
And I've played in snow brought in for the occasion, however.


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You poor deprived child. :P

[DaSeminarian]

You poor deprived child. :P

You probably should invite him to spend some time in your neck of the woods eh Rev. Bet he'd see some snowfall then.

[DaRev]

We'll make him spend a week in Buffalo. He'll see some snow then. :P

[seajoy]

Seajoy, look! We're supposed to have high temps and snow meltage until Thursday (at least in this pleasent corner of the state)! Quick, let's escape before it snows on Thursday; otherwise we might be stuck till April! :D
I was in your neck of the woods today, picking up some folks that flew in for Christmas. It was nice and sunny.
On my way home, the temps read 29 degrees. Ahhhh, a heat wave! :D

[DaRev]

I was in your neck of the woods today, picking up some folks that flew in for Christmas. It was nice and sunny.
On my way home, the temps read 29 degrees. Ahhhh, a heat wave! :D

And to think... at one point I thought I wanted to go to Wisconsin! :eek: Oy vey! :doh:

^_^

[BreadAlone]

I was in your neck of the woods today, picking up some folks that flew in for Christmas. It was nice and sunny.
On my way home, the temps read 29 degrees. Ahhhh, a heat wave! :D
seriously though! It really did feel warm..heat's relative I guess lol!

All the icicles were melting and falling. Almost a health hazard with the points on those things!

[ctay]

Glad I don't get the white stuff

[WildStrawberry]

Hey everyone!

*whew* 2 Christmas programs in 3 days (I was hostess for the Sunday School one and then tonight, they only had one lady, another cancer patient and a good friend, "working" and we had about 400 people there! So I helped out.), lots of present wrapping and card writing, package sending and present buying (just figured out what to get for my Dad!) and I'm BEAT.

But I wanted to come in and say hai to everyone and see what was going on with you all.

Hope everyone's being good...Santa will be here soon you know! ;)

Many Blessings!

Kae

[Lupinus]

All the icicles were melting and falling. Almost a health hazard with the points on those things!

You'll poke your eye out!

[DaRev]

You'll poke your eye out!

Oh no!! Mom got to you, too?!?

[Lupinus]

must be lol

[Tofferer]

Washington, we only get rain, or so it seems at times.

[LilLamb219]

Hi Kae!!! :wave:


Hey everyone!

*whew* 2 Christmas programs in 3 days (I was hostess for the Sunday School one and then tonight, they only had one lady, another cancer patient and a good friend, "working" and we had about 400 people there! So I helped out.), lots of present wrapping and card writing, package sending and present buying (just figured out what to get for my Dad!) and I'm BEAT.

But I wanted to come in and say hai to everyone and see what was going on with you all.

Hope everyone's being good...Santa will be here soon you know! ;)

Many Blessings!

Kae

[KimLCMS]

Just wanted to pop in and say HI. Been busy lately!!

[ctay]

HI Kim

[seajoy]

And to think... at one point I thought I wanted to go to Wisconsin! :eek: Oy vey! :doh:

^_^
Oh C'mon.....cheering for the Packers is worth any cold or snow that one may have to endure. :thumbsup:
And the folks here are so friendly! Just ask me or BreadAlone! ^_^

[seajoy]

seriously though! It really did feel warm..heat's relative I guess lol!

I thought it felt warm too! :ebil:

And hi KimLCMS! Hope you are doing well. :hug:

[LilLamb219]

Just wanted to pop in and say HI. Been busy lately!!

Hi Kim....busy at Christmastime? No way :P

[RadMan]

You'll poke your eye out!I remember the mom saying some thing like that in the movie "The Christmas Story" when the kid wanted a BB gun.

I remember when I was a kid when us guys went into the woods for a BB gun fight. We all knew that they were dangerous if we shot at close range so we decided to stand far enough away so we supposedly couldn't hurt each other. I took aim an allowed for elevation, windage and earth rotation :) and got off a round. Next thing we heard was a chain of expletives. Seems like a BB hit Jack right between the eyes. He still wears the indentation today some 50 years later. We decided that it was safer to shot a tin cans from there on out.

[seajoy]

I took aim an allowed for elevation, windage and earth rotation :) and got off a round. Next thing we heard was a chain of expletives. Seems like a BB hit Jack right between the eyes. He still wears the indentation today some 50 years later.
:doh: Good grief, Rad. :swoon:

[DaSeminarian]

Well only a couple of days until we take off for our Christmas trip to TX and then Minnesota.
Transportation: Car
Number of Persons: 4
Cost of trip: expensive
Time spent with family and friends: Priceless

[DaSeminarian]

Oh C'mon.....cheering for the Packers is worth any cold or snow that one may have to endure. :thumbsup:
And the folks here are so friendly! Just ask me or BreadAlone! ^_^


Enjoy the Packers now because when Favre finally does retire to that great QB retirement job in the broadcast booth the Packers will go back to square one. ;)

Of course this is a Viking fan saying this so take it for what it is worth. I'll be praying though:prayer:

Lord, Please let Brett retire and enjoy a nice long life without any pain or suffering. He has put in his time and we in Minnesota forgive him for his sins against our team.

Amen.

[DaRev]

Whereabouts in the "Republic" do y'all go?

[DaSeminarian]

Whereabouts in the "Republic" do y'all go?

Fa(o)rt Worth. Actually a suburb off of Benbrook Reservoir. Becoming a very affluent suburb. Houses there range from half a mil on up.

[seajoy]

Enjoy the Packers now because when Favre finally does retire to that great QB retirement job in the broadcast booth the Packers will go back to square one.

Of course this is a Viking fan saying this so take it for what it is worth. I'll be praying though:prayer:

Lord, Please let Brett retire and enjoy a nice long life without any pain or suffering. He has put in his time and we in Minnesota forgive him for his sins against our team.

Amen.
I grew up in MN...but I saw the light 20yrs ago upon moving to this great state of WI (home of the WELS and Packers, ahhhh). ;)

But you are right....I about cried when Fran had to retire.....I'll be bawling like a baby when Brett retires. But that's probably not for another 10yrs or so. ^_^

Nice prayer :doh: :)

[LutheranChick]

Enjoy the Packers now because when Favre finally does retire to that great QB retirement job in the broadcast booth the Packers will go back to square one. ;)

Of course this is a Viking fan saying this so take it for what it is worth. I'll be praying though:prayer:

Lord, Please let Brett retire and enjoy a nice long life without any pain or suffering. He has put in his time and we in Minnesota forgive him for his sins against our team.

Amen.

Another Viking fan -woo hoo! But - I have come to expect nothing - that way I'm never disappointed - and sometimes I'm pleasantly surprised! I sometimes wonder if I'll ever see the Vikings in another Superbowl - and if I do - will they ever win one?

[DaRev]

I'm praying that the next time the Vikings are in the SB that it's against Buffalo. At least one of them will finally win one! :doh: And of course it would be the Bills!! :clap:

[vle045]

Hi all! I am new here. I hope you don't mind if I post several threads asking all sorts of questions about what LCMS believe.

A lot of my questions will probably arise out of things that are frustrating me about the Catholic faith.

For those that have not read any of my previous questions, I married a Catholic... I went to a Methodist Church growing up, but was not officially Methodist, just attended with a few friends.

I am in RCIA because of the hubby, and as I learn about Catholocism, I am conflicted.

Now I am faced with becoming Catholic in order to maintain family unity with regard to religion... exploring Methodism again... or possibly LCMS (it almost seems like a middle ground between the two).

So any questions I have are always completely with respect as I know very little about LCMS other than what I have found here so far.

[LutheranChick]

Hi all! I am new here. I hope you don't mind if I post several threads asking all sorts of questions about what LCMS believe.

A lot of my questions will probably arise out of things that are frustrating me about the Catholic faith.

For those that have not read any of my previous questions, I married a Catholic... I went to a Methodist Church growing up, but was not officially Methodist, just attended with a few friends.

I am in RCIA because of the hubby, and as I learn about Catholocism, I am conflicted.

Now I am faced with becoming Catholic in order to maintain family unity with regard to religion... exploring Methodism again... or possibly LCMS (it almost seems like a middle ground between the two).

So any questions I have are always completely with respect as I know very little about LCMS other than what I have found here so far.

Welcome to the forum! Everyone here is always willing to answer questions, so don't be afraid to ask away! I think you will find everyone warm and welcoming.

[BreadAlone]

I grew up in MN...but I saw the light 20yrs ago upon moving to this great state of WI (home of the WELS and Packers, ahhhh). ;)

I pledge allegiance, to the flag, of the great state of Wisconsin. And to the cows for which it stands, one state, under WELS, in collaboration with the Packers, with beer and cheese for all.

That really is a lame joke..:sorry:

[CaliforniaJosiah]

Hi all! I am new here. I hope you don't mind if I post several threads asking all sorts of questions about what LCMS believe.

A lot of my questions will probably arise out of things that are frustrating me about the Catholic faith.

For those that have not read any of my previous questions, I married a Catholic... I went to a Methodist Church growing up, but was not officially Methodist, just attended with a few friends.

I am in RCIA because of the hubby, and as I learn about Catholocism, I am conflicted.

Now I am faced with becoming Catholic in order to maintain family unity with regard to religion... exploring Methodism again... or possibly LCMS (it almost seems like a middle ground between the two).

So any questions I have are always completely with respect as I know very little about LCMS other than what I have found here so far.


My older sis (she's almost 27) married a GREAT guy who is a "cradle Catholic." It became very clear that he wasn't going to be anything other than that, in spite of rarely attending Mass and not being very "Catholic" in his views. I DID recommend a Lutheran or a traditional/conservative Anglican church to them - but...

Anyway, my sis is in RCIA classes. He won't go with her. She asks him questions - but it's OBVIOUS he doesn't know or doesn't agree with the RC position. She began asking her sponsors (with whom they have become personal friends) but they seem amazingly unaware of Catholic doctrine. IRONCIALLY, she phones ME with her questions (you have no idea what our Catholics around here would say about that, LOL). Anyway, I give her a lot of credit for trying to make it all work...

It is MY view that Lutherans (and IF you can find it - conservative/traditional Anglican) has a very special position in Christianity. We are "first wave" Protestants who are really quite close to Catholicism - in fact, Catholics OFTEN like Lutheranism even more than Catholicism! And we are the original Protestants, we're the ones who taught everyone else about Sola Gratia, Solus Christus, Sola Fide, Soli Deo Gloria, as well as the praxis of Sola Scriptura. The Gospel is VERY clear and central. Protestants find Lutheranism refreshingly focused, simple, Christ-centered and biblical. It's an excellent "meeting point." It's a popular one, too! Nearly half of the members of my Lutheran parish are former Catholics (that doesn't include people like me that were never OFFICIALLY Catholic - just active there). In most of the cases, they searched out Lutheran because of a "mixed marriage" - discovering that not only is Lutheranism acceptable to each - but each actually prefers it.

A word, though. Lutheranism cranks out a bit differently in different congregations (as is true in most denominations). MY parish is very open to Catholics. Most of the people cross themselves, there's weekly Sacrament, even the contemporary service is pretty liturgical. And while the pastor is VERY Lutheran ( and I strongly suspect less 'open' to some Catholic views than I am), he does speak of Tradition, liturgy, Sacrament, etc. (He dresses very informally; I wonder why he NEVER wears a colar?). Anyway, a Catholic would instantly feel very "at home" at my church. But that's not the case in all Lutheran churches, I understand. You MAY need to visit more than one. You may need to "chat" with the pastor concerning his views.

May God bless you on your journey, and I pray that WHEREVER you "land" that you will do so as a couple and that it will be a rich blessing to our souls, marriage and family....



Pax


- Josiah




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[CaliforniaJosiah]

I pledge allegiance, to the flag, of the great state of Wisconsin. And to the cows for which it stands, one state, under WELS, in collaboration with the Packers, with beer and cheese for all.

That really is a lame joke..:sorry:


I have deep roots in your great State, don't you know.

It's visible in my love of beer, brats and cheese (although I'm a Charger fan; I know that football is the State religion there and the object of it all is the Packers).

TRUE PACKERS STORY: I have a relative who was driving across a country road in Wisconsin. A state trooper pulled her over for speeding. She explained that she was listening to the game, and was so excited and engrossed that she didn't realize how fast she was driving. After a short conversation about the game, the trooper left - forgetting all about the ticket. Wisconsin. God love it.




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[vle045]

My older sis (she's almost 27) married a GREAT guy who is a "cradle Catholic." It became very clear that he wasn't going to be anything other than that, in spite of rarely attending Mass and not being very "Catholic" in his views. I DID recommend a Lutheran or a traditional/conservative Anglican church to them - but...

Anyway, my sis is in RCIA classes. He won't go with her. She asks him questions - but it's OBVIOUS he doesn't know or doesn't agree with the RC position. She began asking her sponsors (with whom they have become personal friends) but they seem amazingly unaware of Catholic doctrine. IRONCIALLY, she phones ME with her questions (you have no idea what our Catholics around here would say about that, LOL). Anyway, I give her a lot of credit for trying to make it all work...

It is MY view that Lutherans (and IF you can find it - conservative/traditional Anglican) has a very special position in Christianity. We are "first wave" Protestants who are really quite close to Catholicism - in fact, Catholics OFTEN like Lutheranism even more than Catholicism! And we are the original Protestants, we're the ones who taught everyone else about Sola Gratia, Solus Christus, Sola Fide, Soli Deo Gloria, as well as the praxis of Sola Scriptura. The Gospel is VERY clear and central. Protestants find Lutheranism refreshingly focused, simple, Christ-centered and biblical. It's an excellent "meeting point." It's a popular one, too! Nearly half of the members of my Lutheran parish are former Catholics (that doesn't include people like me that were never OFFICIALLY Catholic - just active there). In most of the cases, they searched out Lutheran because of a "mixed marriage" - discovering that not only is Lutheranism acceptable to each - but each actually prefers it.

A word, though. Lutheranism cranks out a bit differently in different congregations (as is true in most denominations). MY parish is very open to Catholics. Most of the people cross themselves, there's weekly Sacrament, even the contemporary service is pretty liturgical. And while the pastor is VERY Lutheran ( and I strongly suspect less 'open' to some Catholic views than I am), he does speak of Tradition, liturgy, Sacrament, etc. (He dresses very informally; I wonder why he NEVER wears a colar?). Anyway, a Catholic would instantly feel very "at home" at my church. But that's not the case in all Lutheran churches, I understand. You MAY need to visit more than one. You may need to "chat" with the pastor concerning his views.

May God bless you on your journey, and I pray that WHEREVER you "land" that you will do so as a couple and that it will be a rich blessing to our souls, marriage and family....



Pax


- Josiah




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It sounds like your sister is very much in a similar situation. My hubby is "cradle Catholic". He attends Mass, and has some of the same values... but not all. At this point, i don't THINK he'd convert. His family is "too Catholic", if that makes sense... including a Priest in the family with a Catholic Mass at family reunions.

So I do need to really do my research. So if I tell him I want to be come Lutheran (or something else) I can KNOW what they stand for and what they believe...
with that list including all the things he likes, and none of the things he hates (as much as possible)

[ctay]

I go to church by myself, my husband grew up in a Baptist church. He doesn't go now. He likes to see if he can get me agrivated a little. He calls lutheranism Catholic-lite. He'll try to agrivate me a little but I just end up laughing at him cause I know he's just trying to see if I can get riled up a little.

[CaliforniaJosiah]

It sounds like your sister is very much in a similar situation. My hubby is "cradle Catholic". He attends Mass, and has some of the same values... but not all. At this point, i don't THINK he'd convert. His family is "too Catholic", if that makes sense... including a Priest in the family with a Catholic Mass at family reunions.

So I do need to really do my research. So if I tell him I want to be come Lutheran (or something else) I can KNOW what they stand for and what they believe...
with that list including all the things he likes, and none of the things he hates (as much as possible)


I've added you two to my prayer journal (I hope that's okay)....

My brother in law is a GREAT guy, and he totally loves my sis and is very good to her - and it's not like he's some religious wacho, lol. But, yeah, the "Catholic" thing is just key to his identity (if that makes sense) and she realized that before they got engaged. And yeah, he too has priests and such all over his family, and his grandmother TOTALLY THINKS that he goes to DAILY Mass, LOL (he rarely goes to Sunday Mass!). Hey, ....

There are couples that each go their own way on Sunday morning, and I know a whole family that goes to Saturday Mass at a Catholic church and Sunday worship at a Protestant church (honestly won't hurt anyone). But, all to often, couples stop going ANYWHERE - and that's the only unacceptable response.


Perhaps, if you find a "good" Lutheran church, your husband would be willing to to "check it out" with you? But (and here's the tough part) no one should be even asked to go against their heart and faith, their conscience.


Your posts have caused me to do some soul seraching. For almost 3 years, I was in a very, very commited relationship with another and we both - together - joined the same church. I've worked SO hard and I FINALLY feel very "at home." The two of us "parted ways" the night before our engagement was to be official. So, now I could well be where my sis is at and where you are at. And I'm now solidly Lutheran. "And the two shall become one." Who said it was easy? Love - it can be work. Good work, but work.


I pray for His blessings to you and your family.....



Pax


- Josiah




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[Jim47]

My wife works for a Catholic run boys training center (boys who have been in trouble) She works for the CEO and did work for the CFO until about 5-6 years ago. Her boss now (the CEO) is a Brother. He is a really nice guy but his beliefs are all based on work righteousness and what we can do to merit God's grace. He never reads his bible and knows very little of scripture, even the parables taught by Jesus.

I could go on and on about about this but its not my goal to offend or bore anyone. I just feel very sorry for those who still feel that they must some how earn or merit God's grace. It must be a terrifing life to wonder if you've done enough to gain salvation at some point. :sigh:

[seajoy]

I pledge allegiance, to the flag, of the great state of Wisconsin. And to the cows for which it stands, one state, under WELS, in collaboration with the Packers, with beer and cheese for all.

That really is a lame joke..:sorry:
I thought it was funny. :)

[ctay]

Merry Christmas everyone

[WildStrawberry]

Merry Christmas everyone

And a Blessed CHRISTmas to you Ctay! May the day be merry and bright!!

Kae

[seajoy]

Have a blessed Christmas, one and all. :hug:

[MarkRohfrietsch]

Blessed Christmas to all!:wave:

[LilLamb219]

Merry Christmas!

[BreadAlone]

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!! :)

And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks by night, and an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them: "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today, in the town of David, a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign to you: you will find a baby, wrapped in cloths, and lying in a manger." (http://www.hymnsite.com/lyrics/umh217.sht)Suddenly, a great company of the heavenly hosts appeared with the angel, praising God and saying: "Glory to God in the highest! And on Earth: peace, good will to men, on whom his favor rests." (http://www.hymnsite.com/lyrics/umh240.sht)

When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another: "Let's go to Bethlehem (http://www.hymnsite.com/lyrics/umh234.sht), and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about." So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in a manger. When they had seen him, they spread the Word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. But Mary treasured up all these things, and pondered them in her heart. The Shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.

[filosofer]

Merry Christmas and blessings for a new year.

[Jim47]

What a joyous day to have as our own. Without Jesus we would have no reason to celelbrate, no need of even going to church as we would be lost forever. But God made good on His promise and gave us His very best, His own Son to be our Redeemer. Now no matter what life brings us we always have reason to celebrate.

Merry Christmas everyone :clap:

[Tofferer]

What a joyous day to have as our own. Without Jesus we would have no reason to celelbrate, no need of even going to church as we would be lost forever. But God made good on His promise and gave us His very best, His own Son to be our Redeemer. Now no matter what life brings us we always have reason to celebrate.

Merry Christmas everyone :clap:
10pm service at the little church in Burien that Hope and I goto. I look forward to it. Of course I am wearing a shirt with the Grinch on it.

[synger]

Almost time to set out to the 11:00 candlelight communion service. We go to this one instead of the 5:00 "family" service because the choir sings and because it's communion. Plus, it's the one day of the year we allow Gem to wear PJs to church.. and she has new ones that she's very proud of. It's probably the last year we'll do it. she's getting so big! Even in her pajamas, she feels all grown up getting to go to the late service with the adults. But she's almost always asleep by the time it finishes.

Merry Christmas, all.

[Jim47]

10pm service at the little church in Burien that Hope and I goto. I look forward to it. Of course I am wearing a shirt with the Grinch on it.




I have a klot of fond memories of the Grinch, the cartoon and reading all his books to my daughter. I think he was pretty new 26 years ago we all enjoyed him.

[DaRev]

The guy that drew the Grinch cartoon lives in Stroudsburg, PA, about 45 minutes from my house. They did a little blurb about him on the news here last week.

[BreadAlone]

Almost time to set out to the 11:00 candlelight communion service. We go to this one instead of the 5:00 "family" service because the choir sings and because it's communion. Plus, it's the one day of the year we allow Gem to wear PJs to church.. and she has new ones that she's very proud of. It's probably the last year we'll do it. she's getting so big! Even in her pajamas, she feels all grown up getting to go to the late service with the adults. But she's almost always asleep by the time it finishes.

Merry Christmas, all.
We had a candle light service..at 4:30!! Isn't that silly? It was supposedly for the elderly folks who "don't drive after dark"..but it's dark at 4:30 here anyways!!

But whatcha gonna do? :P

Fröhliche Weihnachten!!
(In less than forty minutes!!)

[seajoy]

I'm all dressed up to celebrate my 27th wedding anniversary with my hubby. I've been letting my hair grow. What do you think? :)

[RadMan]

Cool. Happy anniversary. :hug:

[Jim47]

Happy Annieversary :clap: :clap: :clap:

[seajoy]

Thanks guys! :pink:

[ctay]

Happy anniversary!!!

[filosofer]

Happy anniversary, seajoy and hubby! :) :)

[synger]

Happy anniversary!!! I hope you have a wonderful celebration, and many more happy years together.

[seajoy]

Thanks everybody!

[MarkRohfrietsch]

May God continue to bless your marriage, and may you have many more!

Mark:wave:

[WildStrawberry]

Happy Ani Seajoy and Mr. Seajoy!

Kae

[seajoy]

May God continue to bless your marriage, and may you have many more!

Mark:wave:
Marriages, or years together? ^_^ Just kidding!
Thanks for your prayer for us. :)

[seajoy]

Happy Ani Seajoy and Mr. Seajoy!

Kae
Thanks Kae! Can't wait until we get to wish you a happy wedding! :) :hug:

[filosofer]

Happy Ani Seajoy and Mr. Seajoy!

Kae

Speaking of which,.... Kae, when is your wedding?

[LutheranChick]

Happy Anniversary!

[mrshoperose]

Wow, happy anniversary seajoy!!

[WildStrawberry]

Thanks Kae! Can't wait until we get to wish you a happy wedding! :) :hug:


Speaking of which,.... Kae, when is your wedding?


Thanks! I can't wait either! *G*

It's November 15th of this coming year! I keep trying to talk him into doing it earlier but...:D Really, we have to wait until I'm at least 2 years out from the cancer so that his insurance will pick me up AND pay for things. But I'm getting anxious!

Kae

[LilLamb219]

I'm all dressed up to celebrate my 27th wedding anniversary with my hubby. I've been letting my hair grow. What do you think? :)

You look gorgeous!

Happy Anniversary!!!
:tutu:

[filosofer]

You look gorgeous!

Happy Anniversary!!!
:tutu:

Not to be overly dense. But I don't see a picture of Kae. Note: I am not doubting your evaluation of her looks, but just curious.... :)

[LutheranChick]

You look gorgeous!

Happy Anniversary!!!
:tutu:
Hey LilLamb! We have the same outfit on - we must shop at the same store. :D

[LilLamb219]

Hey LilLamb! We have the same outfit on - we must shop at the same store. :D

We have that same exquisite taste too! :thumbsup:

[seajoy]

You look gorgeous!

Happy Anniversary!!!
:tutu:
Thanks Lambie.....but I see the accolades went to Kae. Probably who they should have gone to in the first place. :doh:

[DaSeminarian]

Oh my goodness I didn't know we were at a fashion show.:doh:

[seajoy]

Oh my goodness I didn't know we were at a fashion show.:doh:
Not anymore...I'm back in my jeans. :ebil:

[WildStrawberry]

Thanks Lambie.....but I see the accolades went to Kae. Probably who they should have gone to in the first place. :doh:

No no...they went to you! I'm just plain middle of the road vanilla right now. YOU were gorgeous in your Anniversary gown! Woo woo 'n all that! *G*

Silly girl.

Kae

[BreadAlone]

^^That all sounds quite exciting..:P

Anyways..hey everyone! We just got back (at 2 in the morning) from our vacation to Bowler in the Shawno/NE Wi area. It was fun..kinda sad to be home now. So I'm going to get going to bed, as I can tell I'm gonna sleep half of tomorrow anyways..

[seajoy]

No no...they went to you! I'm just plain middle of the road vanilla right now. YOU were gorgeous in your Anniversary gown! Woo woo 'n all that! *G*

Silly girl.

Kae
You are so funny. ^_^ woo woo 'n all that! :D

[LilLamb219]

^^That all sounds quite exciting..:P

Anyways..hey everyone! We just got back (at 2 in the morning) from our vacation to Bowler in the Shawno/NE Wi area. It was fun..kinda sad to be home now. So I'm going to get going to bed, as I can tell I'm gonna sleep half of tomorrow anyways..

Just wake up in time to ring in the New Year! :clap:

[seajoy]

Somebody named mrshoperose is having a birthday tomorrow! :clap: Coffee and tea party here in the kitchen. Be there or be square. :tutu:

[LilLamb219]

Happy Birthday Hope!

[mrshoperose]

Somebody named mrshoperose is having a birthday tomorrow! :clap: Coffee and tea party here in the kitchen. Be there or be square. :tutu:

LOL, thanks seajoy!

[mrshoperose]

Happy Birthday Hope!

Thank you!

[Tofferer]

Somebody named mrshoperose is having a birthday tomorrow! :clap: Coffee and tea party here in the kitchen. Be there or be square. :tutu:
Square! I have to work tomorrow and I do believe its a ship night (don't quote me on that). Late night coming, probably come home and everyone asleep.

[Zecryphon]

Happy Birthday Hope!!! :wave: :clap: :hug:

[WildStrawberry]

Happy Birthday Hope!

Kae

[ctay]

Happy Birthday Hope

[ctay]

Help I want my sanity back..........................Just one word. Grandkids

[seajoy]

Help I want my sanity back..........................Just one word. Grandkids
Help, I just want grandkids! ^_^

[RadMan]

Happy birthday Hope.

[mrshoperose]

Happy Birthday Hope!!! :wave: :clap: :hug:
Thank you!

[mrshoperose]

Happy Birthday Hope!

Kae
Thanks!

[mrshoperose]

Happy birthday Hope.
Thanks!

[mrshoperose]

Wow you guys! :blush: You are so sweet! :hug: Thank you for all the birthday wishes! :clap: I feel so special now! ^_^ I hope everyone has a wonderful New Year today! :tutu:

[DaRev]

Happy Birthday, Hope! :thumbsup:

[LutheranChick]

It's mrshoperose's 27 BIRTHDAY TODAY!


Happy Birthday Hope!

[LilLamb219]

http://z.about.com/d/entertaining/1/7/L/4/bigtophope1-hyden.jpgIt's a POPCORN CAKE! LOL Circus theme, actually.

Happy Birthday, Hope!!!

[Jim47]

Wow! Kool! A whole 27 years old :clap:

Happy Birthday Hope :hug:

I Hope you had a greatttttt day :)

[RadMan]

You're a mod again Jim?

[PreachersWife2004]

Yep...he's off his LOA and is back on staff. :clap: Woo hoo!

[porterross]

Yep...he's off his LOA and is back on staff. :clap: Woo hoo!
Thank you, Jesus!

This entire site needs your help, Jim.

[RadMan]

SO everyone on here is a supermod? Too many chiefs and not enough injuns?

[porterross]

I'm still untitled and unruly, Rad. Not to worry. ;)

[DaRev]

I'm still untitled and unruly, Rad. Not to worry. ;)

^_^

[seajoy]

SO everyone on here is a supermod?
Not for a million dollars would I even attempt it! :swoon:

[RadMan]

I'm still untitled and unruly, Rad. Not to worry. ;)Yea but you're a "site supporter". That's begs questionable allegiance to. :D:P j/k

[porterross]

Yea but you're a "site supporter". That's begs questionable allegiance to. :D:P j/k


I post too quickly to handle the required delay between posts in the number game threads for non-supporters. :sorry:

[RadMan]

I post too quickly to handle the required delay between posts in the number game threads for non-supporters. :sorry:There, there, confession is good for the soul. All is better now. :D:D:D

[porterross]

There, there, confession is good for the soul. All is better now. :D:D:D


True, but that's all you're getting out of me tonight! ;)

[DaRev]

True, but that's all you're getting out of me tonight! ;)

Would you like absolution? :P

[porterross]

Would you like absolution? :P
Nah, I'm good.....for now.

[DaRev]

Nah, I'm good.....for now.

Okey-dokey. If you need me, just yell. :D

[PreachersWife2004]

SO everyone on here is a supermod? Too many chiefs and not enough injuns?

The definition of a supermod isn't what it used to be. (That sounds very wrong)

I think it has more to do with warning/infraction training than our privileges or duties. Right now I think the new trainees are getting the Ms and then will be changed to Ss when they are done training and have taken all their tests.

Once we've passed all our tests, then we are:

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j111/PezGirl1973/supermod.jpg

Sheesh, Photobucket is kicking my tush tonight!

[RadMan]

The definition of a supermod isn't what it used to be. (That sounds very wrong)

I think it has more to do with warning/infraction training than our privileges or duties. Right now I think the new trainees are getting the Ms and then will be changed to Ss when they are done training and have taken all their tests.

Once we've passed all our tests, then we are:I kinda thought that since there are new apps for mod trainees and the positions haven't been filled yet.

[PreachersWife2004]

I Just wish my supermod pic would show up. Photobucket must be having problems.

Ah well...it will turn up sometime.

[RadMan]

I Just wish my supermod pic would show up. Photobucket must be having problems.

Ah well...it will turn up sometime.Pic of what?

[PreachersWife2004]

I photoshopped a pic of a supermod. The gals will like it, the guys will probably laugh at it.

But it won't show up. It took ages for my photobucket album to load, so I think the site is experiencing technical difficulty. And the manage attachments button didn't work either - I think that's been on the frazzle for awhile as well.

[RadMan]

I photoshopped a pic of a supermod. The gals will like it, the guys will probably laugh at it.

But it won't show up. It took ages for my photobucket album to load, so I think the site is experiencing technical difficulty. And the manage attachments button didn't work either - I think that's been on the frazzle for awhile as well.Want to use a pic of me? I have a commanding presence. :D

[porterross]

Okey-dokey. If you need me, just yell. :D


Oh, put your fishing pole away. ^_^

[DaRev]

Oh, put your fishing pole away. ^_^

^_^

[RadMan]

http://images.jupiterimages.com/common/detail/81/26/22572681.jpg

How's this? Doesn't this just demand respect? :)

[PreachersWife2004]

that actually looks a lot like my great uncle.

He's been dead for quite some time, though.

[DaRev]

Looks like that dude from "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest."

[RadMan]

that actually looks a lot like my great uncle.

He's been dead for quite some time, though.That guy might not be alive either

[mrshoperose]

Happy Birthday, Hope! :thumbsup:
Thanks!

[mrshoperose]

It's mrshoperose's 27 BIRTHDAY TODAY!


Happy Birthday Hope!
Thank you!

[PreachersWife2004]

That guy might not be alive either

This made me chuckle quite a bit. Thanks!

^_^

[mrshoperose]

http://z.about.com/d/entertaining/1/7/L/4/bigtophope1-hyden.jpgIt's a POPCORN CAKE! LOL Circus theme, actually.

Happy Birthday, Hope!!!
Aaaww....Thank you!

[mrshoperose]

Wow! Kool! A whole 27 years old :clap:

Happy Birthday Hope :hug:

I Hope you had a greatttttt day :)
Thank you for wishing me a happy birthday...unfortunately I didn't have the greatest day.

I just happened to come down with something, on my birthday, and have been dealing with an upset tummy all day...

Ugh! I hate being sick! I can't wait until my stomach stops hurting, and I can finally keep things down again!

Hope you all had a better day than me!

[Jim47]

Aww, thats too bad. There seems to be a lot of that going around right now . I'm fighting something myself, but winning so far. I hope you feel better today and can eat some of that pretty cake :thumbsup:

[ctay]

Hope you get to feeling better, there is a lot of that going around right now.

We actually got cold. Its around 16 degrees right now.

[LilLamb219]

SO everyone on here is a supermod? Too many chiefs and not enough injuns?

Apparently, because of the coding, they can only have a certain amount of different types of positions. So, as PW said, newbies have the Red Ms until they finish training, have passed tests and are off probation. Then, they are moved to Supermod to show their status as being done with all that.

Jim will co-manage TCL with me but there is no coding for manager, so we just put up a banner in our signature to show the identity.

[ctay]

Hey if your a site supporter you can give reps out 40 times in one day now, was 20

[porterross]

Hey if your a site supporter you can give reps out 40 times in one day now, was 20

:thumbsup: Yep! Rep Daddy lobbied for that tirelessly. All of us addicts are in nirvana now. :clap:

[Zecryphon]

:thumbsup: Yep! Rep Daddy lobbied for that tirelessly. All of us addicts are in nirvana now. :clap:
Porter! Good to see you again. :wave: I haven't seen you in a while. I thought perhaps you had gone missing. :(

[DaRev]

Whoopty-doo. I don't really get the whole "Rep" thing. It just seems like a popularity contest. Those with more reputation points are more important or something? It just doesn't seem to fit with a Christian community.

[Zecryphon]

.

[Zecryphon]

Whoopty-doo. I don't really get the whole "Rep" thing. It just seems like a popularity contest. Those with more reputation points are more important or something? It just doesn't seem to fit with a Christian community.
I think it fits in with the Christian community just dandy. Are we not commanded in scripture to judge those within the church body? 1 Corinthians 5:12-13. That's sort of what's going on with the rep system. It's totaly based upon judgment of other people's comments. It's not that a person with more rep points is more important than someone with less rep points. It just means that a person with more points writes better posts or posts people like or agree with mroe, than someone with not as many rep points. Everytime a Christian here throws "do not judge, lest ye be judged" at me, I refer them to this site's own reputation system that is based totally upon judgment of others.

[DaRev]

I think it fits in with the Christian community just dandy. Are we not commanded in scripture to judge those within the church body? 1 Corinthians 5:12-13. That's sort of what's going on with the rep system. It's totaly based upon judgment of other people's comments. It's not that a person with more rep points is more important than someone with less rep points. It just means that a person with more points writes better posts or posts people like or agree with mroe, than someone with not as many rep points. Everytime a Christian here throws "do not judge, lest ye be judged" at me, I refer them to this site's own reputation system that is based totally upon judgment of others.

Does that mean that my input is less important than someone elses because I don't have as many rep points as someone else? Based upon what? Based upon how many reps I give out?
But it's not based upon judgement of others. There are threads on this forum that are for the sole purpose of receiving Rep points. How is that judging? Their primary purpose is for people to get a higher rep total. Seems pretty vain to me. It's just a game.

[vle045]

I look at reps as a thank you...

Thanks for making me laugh... thanks for teaching me something I didn't know... thanks for being kind... thanks for agreeing with me, etc.

I don't think of it as judging and I don't think of it as popularity. I may not like someone, but if they post something useful to me, I'll Rep them.

[DaRev]

I look at reps as a thank you...

Thanks for making me laugh... thanks for teaching me something I didn't know... thanks for being kind... thanks for agreeing with me, etc.

I don't think of it as judging and I don't think of it as popularity. I may not like someone, but if they post something useful to me, I'll Rep them.

And that's what they should be for. But most people don't use them that way. It's all about "how many reps can I get".

[Zecryphon]

Does that mean that my input is less important than someone elses because I don't have as many rep points as someone else? Based upon what? Based upon how many reps I give out?
But it's not based upon judgement of others. There are threads on this forum that are for the sole purpose of receiving Rep points. How is that judging? Their primary purpose is for people to get a higher rep total. Seems pretty vain to me. It's just a game.
"Does that mean that my input is less important than someone elses because I don't have as many rep points as someone else?"

No, it doesn't mean it's less important. It just means that someone may not have liked what you said enough to give you rep points for what you said.

"Based upon what?"

The opinion of the person giving the rep points.

"Based upon how many reps I give out?
But it's not based upon judgement of others."

Correct. It's based upon the judgment of other's comments.

"There are threads on this forum that are for the sole purpose of receiving Rep points."

That's sad. I didn't know that.

"How is that judging? Their primary purpose is for people to get a higher rep total. Seems pretty vain to me. It's just a game."

That is pretty vain. I think the rep system should be modified so we can also take away rep points when people say either stupid things or things we disagree with. Let's at least make it a two-way street. Oh, the fights that will lead to. LOL

[DaRev]

That is pretty vain. I think the rep system should be modified so we can also take away rep points when people say either stupid things or things we disagree with. Let's at least make it a two-way street. Oh, the fights that will lead to. LOL

The Conservative Christian Forum has negative reps.

[Zecryphon]

The Conservative Christian Forum has negative reps.
Good to know.

[porterross]

Hey, we repaholics have quite an uplifting little forum. There is never any fighting, so it's a nice change of pace from certain areas. IT'S FUN!!!!!

[seajoy]

But it's not based upon judgement of others. There are threads on this forum that are for the sole purpose of receiving Rep points. How is that judging? Their primary purpose is for people to get a higher rep total. Seems pretty vain to me. It's just a game.
I agree (as if anyone cares) :)

[seajoy]

Pie and coffee anyone?

[DaRev]

Hey, we repaholics have quite an uplifting little forum. There is never any fighting, so it's a nice change of pace from certain areas. IT'S FUN!!!!!

To each his or her own, I guess. :P

[Jim47]

Pie and coffee anyone?


I'll eat pie anytime of the day or night, can I skip coffee and have a tea instead :yum: with honey of course :)

[RadMan]

Whoopty-doo. I don't really get the whole "Rep" thing. It just seems like a popularity contest. Those with more reputation points are more important or something? It just doesn't seem to fit with a Christian community.
Whoa am I in deep doo-doo. I'll never be able to face myself again.

[ctay]

Guess I started something, oops....

[porterross]

Guess I started something, oops....


Star envy? ^_^

[RadMan]

Quote form SnakySnear
"Methinks people protest too much"

[maylor]

I gotta say myself, I don't care much one way or the other about the reputation points thingy. Please nobody be offended if I don't ever give you any. At the same time thank you all very much for making this forum what it is!

[seajoy]

I'll eat pie anytime of the day or night, can I skip coffee and have a tea instead :yum: with honey of course :)
I see someone took me up on the offer. :) I had blueberry while out to dinner with hubby tonight. He had the same.

[ctay]

Star envy? ^_^

Nope not me. LOL I didn't think anyone would take the rep thing so serious.

[ctay]

I want strawberry cheesecake

[RadMan]

Nope not me. LOL I didn't think anyone would take the rep thing so serious.You might not take it seriously but you have over 3 MIL reps. :thumbsup:

[Zecryphon]

You might not take it seriously but you have over 3 MIL reps. :thumbsup:
I put the following question to the people in this thread. In your experience are there "rep snobs"? People who take pride in the fact that all their points or the majority of their points come from people repping their posts and not because they're a site supporter?

[RadMan]

I think people do take is seriously as an indicator and the ones that don't get reps try to downplay it.

My opinion is that it fosters people and peer pleasers and not honesty. "I'll say what people want to here so I can be liked". I'm not saying the people that are honest don't get reps it just seems to lean more in the other direction.
Just my 2 cent's worth

[LilLamb219]

When I first came to CF, I thought the Reps really meant something. It took FOREVER to get to my first 1000 reps before mine would add any points when I rep'd back. Now, newbies get rep'd swamped within the first hour and probably receive about 10,000 within the first day.

So, reps no longer mean that a person has a reputable voice on this board. To some it has just become a game and others a basic communication device to show that you like someone's post or someone appreciated yours. Numbers mean absolutely nothing.

[seajoy]

One thing I like about giving reps, is that it's a chance to give a "gift" to someone here on the forum. Most of the people here, we will never see this side of Heaven, it's just a nice way to display friendship. Of course, I have very much appreciated these "gifts" from others here. Kind of a cyber-hug I guess. :) :hug:

[vle045]

I'd rather receive blessings so that I can continue to feed my pet! :clap: ;) :cool: :pray:

[RadMan]

One thing I like about giving reps, is that it's a chance to give a "gift" to someone here on the forum. Most of the people here, we will never see this side of Heaven, it's just a nice way to display friendship. Of course, I have very much appreciated these "gifts" from others here. Kind of a cyber-hug I guess. :) :hug:You must have given most of yours away. You should have at least 3 MIL by now. When "things" aren't pushing you down you have one of the most sunniest dispositions here. :hug:

[LilLamb219]

You must have given most of yours away. You should have at least 3 MIL by now. When "things" aren't pushing you down you have one of the most sunniest dispositions here. :hug:

She does!! And she always is the first to give credit to God. I love that about her :clap:

[Zecryphon]

She does!! And she always is the first to give credit to God. I love that about her :clap:
Yes, I'm very happy and blessed to call Seajoy my friend.

[seajoy]

Goodness guys, really :blush: :)

[porterross]

When I first came to CF, I thought the Reps really meant something. It took FOREVER to get to my first 1000 reps before mine would add any points when I rep'd back. Now, newbies get rep'd swamped within the first hour and probably receive about 10,000 within the first day.

So, reps no longer mean that a person has a reputable voice on this board. To some it has just become a game and others a basic communication device to show that you like someone's post or someone appreciated yours. Numbers mean absolutely nothing.
True. The numbers mean very little, however, the relationships I have fostered playing the rep games have been surprisingly uplifting and very much a blessing. I've learned a great deal about posters I had formed contrary opinions of and it continues to be beneficial.

Many relationships are formed in these games that would have been inlikely in other, more divisive fora. It's touching to watch and I think those who belittle it are being close-minded and missing some great fellowship opportunties.

[LilLamb219]

True. The numbers mean very little, however, the relationships I have fostered playing the rep games have been surprisingly uplifting and very much a blessing. I've learned a great deal about posters I had formed contrary opinions of and it continues to be beneficial.

Many relationships are formed in these games that would have been inlikely in other, more divisive fora. It's touching to watch and I think those who belittle it are being close-minded and missing some great fellowship opportunties.

I'm trying to go for my first star now. Why? I dunno. It seems like a little bit of fun to do when I'm frustrated by reports and whatnot. Plus, I really do enjoy reading the little things that even in the Reps Games that people write! I need to come up with more clever things myself to write back when I rep people in those games...besides Reps Game. LOL How original, eh? :doh:

[filosofer]

I have not given reps... haven't ever looked at it, and not sure I even know how, or what it means.

"You have to be old" (or something like that).^_^

So, if I haven't repped anyone, don't take it personally , I haven't done it to anyone. I just think there are many nice people here, and I appreciate all of you. :thumbsup: I just don't do it with the rep thingie. :D

[seajoy]

So, if I haven't repped anyone, don't take it personally , I haven't done it to anyone. I just think there are many nice people here, and I appreciate all of you. :thumbsup: I just don't do it with the rep thingie. :D
And here I thought you just didn't like me. ^_^

[Jim47]

I firegt to give them myself, but am getting more used to it. The points mean nothing, but like Porter said the comments that people make are neat. I have gone on other boards and recieved nice comments from those who I would have thought hated me :doh: , it just goes to show that you can't always judge a book by its cover. I've also made some friends by the reps thingy. Another hobbie of mine is to feed pets. I remember when I had my doggie I would get all kinds of people feeding her. Its just another way of showing friendship.

[dinkime]

i give reps by just giving to whoever -- once in awhile it is for something specific, but not always! i call them my "drive by" reps :)

[vle045]

I firegt to give them myself, but am getting more used to it. The points mean nothing, but like Porter said the comments that people make are neat. I have gone on other boards and recieved nice comments from those who I would have thought hated me :doh: , it just goes to show that you can't always judge a book by its cover. I've also made some friends by the reps thingy. Another hobbie of mine is to feed pets. I remember when I had my doggie I would get all kinds of people feeding her. Its just another way of showing friendship.
THanks for feeding my pet. He enjoyed the chicken. :D

And thanks to the other folks who gave a few blessings, too. When I made my comment, I wasn:D 't directly asking for the... but they are definitely appreciated.

[Jim47]

I only gave him half, I ate the other half :D

I have a whole wareshouse full of chicked so let me know if you run low. :yum:

[RadMan]

One of my best buddys died. Dummy wouldn't take care of himself after he got his leg cut off from diabetes. He was Christian and a brilliant man. He could play concert piano and trumpet and couldn't read a note. After he got out of the Marines in the 60's him and I both worked at a music house huckstering pianos off the back of a truck in a 4 state area. We were both wild back then. He was an avid historian, amateur philosopher and an atheist back then. I got to witness to him many times and tried an show him the way to Christ. He ignored me for years but the seed was planted. Years later he called me and said he joined a church and died a Christian and a Lutheran.

Bye Bro----I'm gonna miss ya-----Go with God. :cry::cry:
http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/njwhyte-funeral-services-06302006-004.jpg

[Zecryphon]

One of my best buddys died. Dummy wouldn't take care of himself after he got his leg cut off from diabetes. He was Christian and a brilliant man. He could play concert piano and trumpet and couldn't read a note. After he got out of the Marines in the 60's him and I both worked at a music house huckstering pianos off the back of a truck in a 4 state area. We were both wild back then. He was an avid historian, amateur philosopher and an atheist back then. I got to witness to him many times and tried an show him the way to Christ. He ignored me for years but the seed was planted. Years later he called me and said he joined a church and died a Christian and a Lutheran.

By Bro----I'm gonna miss ya-----Go with God. :cry::cry:
http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/njwhyte-funeral-services-06302006-004.jpg
I'm sorry about your friend Rad. You have my condolences. That's awesome that he came to Christ before passing away.

[DaRev]

Just think of the great reunion at the resurrection!

[porterross]

I'm sorry for your loss, John, but how blessed your friend was to have had you in his life as a tool of the Holy Spirit. :hug:

[seajoy]

What a blessing he had in you for a friend, Rad. As Rev said, what a reunion some day. :)

[Jim47]

Sorry for your loss Rad :holy:

He knew that The Lord was calling him home. The wonders of God never cease :prayer:

[LilLamb219]

My condolences on the passing of your good friend!

One of my best buddys died. Dummy wouldn't take care of himself after he got his leg cut off from diabetes. He was Christian and a brilliant man. He could play concert piano and trumpet and couldn't read a note. After he got out of the Marines in the 60's him and I both worked at a music house huckstering pianos off the back of a truck in a 4 state area. We were both wild back then. He was an avid historian, amateur philosopher and an atheist back then. I got to witness to him many times and tried an show him the way to Christ. He ignored me for years but the seed was planted. Years later he called me and said he joined a church and died a Christian and a Lutheran.

By Bro----I'm gonna miss ya-----Go with God. :cry::cry:
http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/njwhyte-funeral-services-06302006-004.jpg

[RadMan]

I want to thank you people on his behalf. He wanted to go home to his heavenly Father after his last stroke. He refused artificial means.

"Lord always make me ready when you want me home to. I yearn for you"

[filosofer]

Blessings as you mourn his loss, yet celebrate his victory in Christ.

[WildStrawberry]

My Sympathies, Rad. To you and all his family.

But oh what a wonderful thing! To be with Jesus everyday!

*sigh* One day, Kae....one day.

Kae

[KimLCMS]

I want to thank you people on his behalf. He wanted to go home to his heavenly Father after his last stroke. He refused artificial means.

"Lord always make me ready when you want me home to. I yearn for you"
Sending a prayer your way! :)

[Studeclunker]

Though we are separated from our loved-ones in this world a short time, we will be joining them soon. After all, we have an assurance from the Lord of all creation who never lies. You'll see him soon, Rad. We have an assurance... remember?

[ctay]

I'm sitting here waiting for the bad weather to get here, its in Tn and Mississippi right now fixing to come into Alabama. There have been tornado warnings in Mississippi and TN already

[seajoy]

Hi ctay :wave: We are supposed to get 4" of snow tonight. :sick:

[ctay]

THis weather has been wierd we're not supposed to be getting tornadoes now, its January.

[ctay]

I think I'd take snow right now

[seajoy]

I think I'd take snow right now
Better than twisters, for sure.

[Zecryphon]

Better than twisters, for sure.

I don't know about that. Either one can really ruin your day. LOL

[seajoy]

I don't know about that. Either one can really ruin your day. LOL
How true...especially when you have fibro! :) The pain is the same with either type of storm. :doh:

[dinkime]

snow would make my day -- the school district i am in has FIVE built in days that we could have snow days and not go any longer at the end of the year (of course, if we don't use them, we don't get them off, either)

[DaRev]

Use 'em or lose 'em, huh? :P

[ctay]

Most of the school systems did let the kids out early yesterday in case it did get bad. It didn't get real bad, lots of wind and rained hard some with some thunder and lightning.

[LilLamb219]

Happy Saturday, everyone!

[RadMan]

Happy Saturday to Lambie







SOMEBODY'S RAISING THEIR KID RIGHT!

One Nation, 'Under God.'

One day a 6 year old girl was sitting in a

classroom. The teacher was going to explain

evolution to the children. The teacher asked

a little boy: Tommy do you see the tree

outside?


TOMMY: Yes.


TEACHER: Tommy, do you see the grass

outside?


TOMMY: Yes.


TEACHER: Go outside and look up and see

if you can see the sky.


TOMMY: Okay (He returned a few minutes

later) Yes, I saw the sky.


TEACHER: Did you see God up there?


TOMMY: No.


TEACHER: That's my point We can't see

God because he isn't there. Possibly he just

doesn't exist.

A little girl spoke up and wanted to ask the

boy some questions.


The teacher agreed and the little girl asked

the boy: Tommy, do you see the tree

outside?


TOMMY: Yes.


LITTLE GIRL: Tommy do you see the grass

outside?


TOMMY: Yessssss!


LITTLE GIRL: Did you see the sky?


TOMMY: Yessssss!


LITTLE GIRL: Tommy, do you see the

teacher?


TOMMY: Yes


LITTLE GIRL: Do you see her brain?


TOMMY: No


LITTLE GIRL: Then according to what we

were taught today in school, she possibly may not even have one!

[seajoy]

Rad....
This sounds like something my sassy daughter might have said back in school. :) Smart kid!

[seajoy]

Had a Packer party at our house today....and belated birthday party for my hubby. It was a good day----Packers won and everyone liked my home made yellow cake with choc frosting. :yum:

Hubby leaves tomorrow on a business trip until friday. I'll probably hang out with you guys quite a bit. I'm lonesome when he's gone. :sigh:

[DaRev]

I'll probably hang out with guys quite a bit. I'm lonesome when he's gone. :sigh:

With guys?? :eek: Is the hubby OK with that??


^_^

[ctay]

[quote=RadMan;42503463]Happy Saturday to Lambie







SOMEBODY'S RAISING THEIR KID RIGHT!


One Nation, 'Under God.'


One day a 6 year old girl was sitting in a




classroom. The teacher was going to explain





evolution to the children. The teacher asked





a little boy: Tommy do you see the tree





outside?






TOMMY: Yes.





TEACHER: Tommy, do you see the grass




outside?






TOMMY: Yes.





TEACHER: Go outside and look up and see




if you can see the sky.






TOMMY: Okay (He returned a few minutes




later) Yes, I saw the sky.






TEACHER: Did you see God up there?





TOMMY: No.





TEACHER: That's my point We can't see




God because he isn't there. Possibly he just





doesn't exist.


A little girl spoke up and wanted to ask the




boy some questions.






The teacher agreed and the little girl asked




the boy: Tommy, do you see the tree





outside?






TOMMY: Yes.





LITTLE GIRL: Tommy do you see the grass




outside?






TOMMY: Yessssss!





LITTLE GIRL: Did you see the sky?





TOMMY: Yessssss!





LITTLE GIRL: Tommy, do you see the




teacher?






TOMMY: Yes





LITTLE GIRL: Do you see her brain?





TOMMY: No





LITTLE GIRL: Then according to what we




were taught today in school, she possibly may not even have one!



[/quote

That's cute

[RadMan]

With guys?? :eek: Is the hubby OK with that??


^_^Yea they're a wild bunch alright.

[seajoy]

With guys?? Is the hubby OK with that?
^_^
Oh my goodness, I forgot the word "you"! :doh: :blush: That's not what I meant!!! :swoon:
Up north here in the midwest...."guys" means everybody. :)

[seajoy]

Yea they're a wild bunch alright.
This bunch is pretty tame...at least one would hope! :doh: ^_^

[ctay]

I'm pretty tame, don't know about the rest LOL

[WildStrawberry]

Seajoy, Dad and I were watching the game last night. I rooted for the Packers! *G* Pastor's voice was hoarse today 'though he swears it's not from cheering on the Packers. :D (he served in a church in Wisconsin for years before moving here to Cincinnati...where he grew up.)

How was everyone's Sunday? Mine was pretty good. Church, Sunday School, Lunch, Nap, Trader Joe's, Half Price Books, Dinner and Home.

Ahh. Books. *G*

Kae

[Zecryphon]

This bunch is pretty tame...at least one would hope! :doh: ^_^
I think the only reason you consider me tame, is because I'm hardly ever here. LOL

[seajoy]

I think the only reason you consider me tame, is because I'm hardly ever here. LOL
how true! :D

[seajoy]

Seajoy, Dad and I were watching the game last night. I rooted for the Packers!
Kae
You cheered for the right team! :clap: Woohoo!
And Dallas lost.....the weekend couldn't have turned out better! ^_^ :ebil:

[filosofer]

You cheered for the right team! :clap: Woohoo!
And Dallas lost.....the weekend couldn't have turned out better! ^_^ :ebil:

Well, if Jacksonville could have beaten New England, the weekend would have been better.

[seajoy]

Well, if Jacksonville could have beaten New England, the weekend would have been better.


I agree!

[Studeclunker]

Hey! Looks like we should be hearing from Chris Bot soon.;) Looks like the SIXTH roll-over for Seajoy's kitchen.:D

[seajoy]

Hi Stude! You pouring some tea?

[mrshoperose]

Hey! Looks like we should be hearing from Chris Bot soon.;) Looks like the SIXTH roll-over for Seajoy's kitchen.:D
What does that mean?

[seajoy]

What does that mean?
When we hit 1000 posts in this thread, it starts over in a new thread. As Stude mentioned, I guess it will be the 6th installment. I didn't realize that.

I really enjoy the fellowship in here. I hope others do as well. :hug:

[mrshoperose]

When we hit 1000 posts in this thread, it starts over in a new thread. As Stude mentioned, I guess it will be the 6th installment. I didn't realize that.

I really enjoy the fellowship in here. I hope others do as well. :hug:
I understood the part about chris bot starting a new one, I just didn't understand the part about seajoy's kitchen...

[DaRev]

That's what this thread is also known as.

[mrshoperose]

Why is it also known as seajoy's kitchen?

[DaRev]

She's the one who started the thread. You'd have to read the original thread to understand the meaning.