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The Venting Thread
- By Dreyma
- Friendship Court
- 696 Replies
Uggghll, I'm irritated. So, I quickly pop into the school to grab some books I need for lesson planning. On my way out, I close my classroom door. It automatically locks. The moment I hear the lock click, I remember that my classroom and car keys are still sitting on my desk!
On Monday morning, I can ask a janitor to let me in—but until then, I can't re-enter my classroom or use my car. Now I can't go to church tomorrow
I would walk, but the temperatures are below freezing and we've gotten a few inches of snow this weekend. I also considered asking for a ride, but I don't have a phone number for anyone who attends my church. I don't have any friends or family in town to give me a lift either. Isolation makes things so difficult...
On Monday morning, I can ask a janitor to let me in—but until then, I can't re-enter my classroom or use my car. Now I can't go to church tomorrow
I would walk, but the temperatures are below freezing and we've gotten a few inches of snow this weekend. I also considered asking for a ride, but I don't have a phone number for anyone who attends my church. I don't have any friends or family in town to give me a lift either. Isolation makes things so difficult...
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Hello!
- By Emili
- Introduce Yourself
- 0 Replies
Hello! My name is Emily. I am twenty years old and I'm new the forum!
My life thus far has been defined by isolation, rejection, and mental suffering. I never felt like I could connect with anyone, and I saw how many others in the world were suffering too. It destroyed my trust in God for years and I stopped calling myself a Christian. One night when I was seventeen, I wanted to take my own life, but I had the urge to pray for the first time in years. Then the Holy Spirit told me to read my untouched New Testament. That's where my story began - at what seemed like the end.
Right now, I'm enduring another period of complete isolation and even heartbreak, but I am also more strengthened than ever in Christ. Although I'm very shy, I am also glad to be on this forum among fellow believers. Thank you for having me!
My life thus far has been defined by isolation, rejection, and mental suffering. I never felt like I could connect with anyone, and I saw how many others in the world were suffering too. It destroyed my trust in God for years and I stopped calling myself a Christian. One night when I was seventeen, I wanted to take my own life, but I had the urge to pray for the first time in years. Then the Holy Spirit told me to read my untouched New Testament. That's where my story began - at what seemed like the end.
Right now, I'm enduring another period of complete isolation and even heartbreak, but I am also more strengthened than ever in Christ. Although I'm very shy, I am also glad to be on this forum among fellow believers.
Thank you for having me!
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Today I learned...
Interesting! I think the most interesting food I've ever eaten was a century egg. My Developmental Psychology professor, a woman from Taiwan, offered century eggs to the whole class, but only a couple of us were willing to try them. I felt very proud of my bravery lol. But in defense of those who opted not to try, the stench was absolutely terrible.
My dad loves AC/DC. Back when he coached my travel basketball team, he always played "Thunderstruck" during practices. And oof, that does not sound pleasant. I had no idea that doctors using chisels to break crystallized earwax was a thing. Very bizarre. There are so many things that can go wrong with the human body; it's a miracle that it works as well as it does most of the time.I started a new book today. A memoir written by Brian Johnson, singer of AC/DC.
When the band was touring in 2015, Brian had developed an ear problem that would not go away. He finally saw the doctor. The doctor explained to him that the fever he had during the tour caused fluid build up in his ears. Then the untreated fluid had crystallized! The doctor told him he had to be operated on and that he had to use a chisel to get the crystals out!
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Chat Thread - Millennials Edition
- MILLENNIALS (1981 to 1998)
- 5 Replies
Indeed, I'm from 1970 in Europe - and grew up without television, telephone or internet. So brought up with Classical music mainly (and church organ music
) but then learned to appreciate any style of music. I like gripping melodies or irresistible rhythms, listen to English, Dutch, Hebrew and even Arabic (Christian songs) .. I studied/work in IT (developing AI applications now) - it's quite a contrast with my childhood.Church-wise I've seen (Dutch) Reformed churches (Calvinism), Baptist churches, Brethern churches, Anglican churches, Evangelical/Pentecostal, Messianic felllowships, Roman Catholic churches, ethnic churches. Church boundaries don't matter to me anymore although I do have my preferences of course. Understanding what I believe and why churches believe what they teach, studying the Bible, its history and Church/theology history is one of my passions. Yet knowing God and His Son Yeshua from the heart is infinitely more important than knowing about God and all those dry facts. It's my journey in life.
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Hail storms
- By Bob Crowley
I suppose I should add the big concern is whether this is going to become an increasing occurrence with climate change.
Insurance premiums have been going up steadily over the last few years, and natural disasters have a lot to do with it.
This link shows what is called "disaster activations" in Queensland since 2010.
www.qld.gov.au
The hailstorm which hit us, and most severely a suburbs called Springfield Lakes, is shown under 2020.
The insurance bill from that alone was $980 million AUD.
knowledge.aidr.org.au
Insurance premiums have been going up steadily over the last few years, and natural disasters have a lot to do with it.
This link shows what is called "disaster activations" in Queensland since 2010.
History of floods
Learn about the history of significant flood events in Queensland since the 1860s.
www.qld.gov.au
The hailstorm which hit us, and most severely a suburbs called Springfield Lakes, is shown under 2020.
The insurance bill from that alone was $980 million AUD.
Hailstorm - South-east Queensland, 2020 | Australian Disaster Resilience Knowledge Hub
Widespread thunderstorms affected central and south-east Queensland between 24‑29 October. Thunderstorms affected Brisbane on 24 and 25 October, and again on 27 and 28 October, bringing heavy rainfall to some sites, flash flooding and strong wind gusts.
knowledge.aidr.org.au
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