I had a very interesting stop at HQ

[modcat5]

Anyway.

Let us know what you decide.

[waysider]

35 minutes ago, Nathan_Jr said:

It doesn’t bother me if you stay. This forum is open to anyone, but some have an easier time than others.

It’s rare to see someone refer to victor as “Dr.” I must admit, the dishonesty is refreshing. 

Uncle Harry wasn't really my uncle. Mum's the word.

[JoyfulSoul]

5 hours ago, Nathan_Jr said:

It doesn’t bother me if you stay. 

In some weird way this almost seems kind.  Almost like tender...

I'm going to guess the majority don't exit with a lot of fanfare.   They just stop posting, stop checking the board.  That's my guess.

I don't feel any need to make a grand declaration.  We don't shoot the breeze on GSC.  OK, what do we do?  I suppose I'll be making that observation and fade when I fade.  All love.  I neither want nor need special attention.

Political shift going on.  Theological aspects too.  You can probably find me on X calling Pastor Greg Locke a cuck and a redneck, complaining to Cindy Jacobs to leave the Muslims alone.  I'm not planning to leave the Internet or the natural world.

 

[waysider]

1 hour ago, JoyfulSoul said:

I'm going to guess the majority don't exit with a lot of fanfare.   They just stop posting, stop checking the board.  That's my guess.

Sadly, there is quite a lengthy list of posters who will never post here or anywhere else again. Missed, but not forgotten. Life can be rather cruel at times. Enjoy life while you still can and celebrate each new day.

[JoyfulSoul]

1 hour ago, waysider said:

Sadly, there is quite a lengthy list of posters who will never post here or anywhere else again. Missed, but not forgotten. Life can be rather cruel at times. Enjoy life while you still can and celebrate each new day.

Enjoyment is an American standard, I'm sure other cultures, too.  I often look around and see others seemingly enjoying themselves far more than me.  But, you and me, we were taught the word.

I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.  Phil 3:14

Or, were we?  Seems we were taught some elements of the prosperity gospel.  Being refined often isn't fun.  The chastening of the Lord often isn't fun.  Dying daily isn't fun.  Pruning isn't fun.

If we're going to live our best lives they'll demonstrate some of the above.  I suppose it isn't until the final tally, when this life is done, only then will we know how well we lived these lives.

I'm living to draw closer to God and to serve him.  I've missed out on many common pleasures of this life.

That's just the Bible for any who may still believe it.
 

 

[oldiesman]

12 hours ago, JoyfulSoul said:

Enjoyment is an American standard, I'm sure other cultures, too.  I often look around and see others seemingly enjoying themselves far more than me.  But, you and me, we were taught the word.

I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.  Phil 3:14

Or, were we?  Seems we were taught some elements of the prosperity gospel.  Being refined often isn't fun.  The chastening of the Lord often isn't fun.  Dying daily isn't fun.  Pruning isn't fun.

If we're going to live our best lives they'll demonstrate some of the above.  I suppose it isn't until the final tally, when this life is done, only then will we know how well we lived these lives.

I'm living to draw closer to God and to serve him.  I've missed out on many common pleasures of this life.

That's just the Bible for any who may still believe it.
 

 

AI does a decent job explaining it for the believer:

What is the heavenly prize?

Answer from AI:

When we reach the end of our own race, our ultimate prize is Jesus. We'll have new citizenship in heaven with Him, we'll exchange our mortal bodies for bodies like His, and we'll spend the rest of eternity in His presence. Until that day, let's remove anything that hinders us from following Him.

[JoyfulSoul]

AI got saved!?

Shout out to everyone who has ever been in a dungeon with Jeremiah or in a lion's den with Daniel.

He got sucked into American-ness calling a class on Christianity Power for Abundant Living.   Layers there to be peeled back to discover it's still very good news.