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Re: Mike's Blog.
DIR By: Helen
Date: March 31, 2015, 9:47 pm
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--- Quote from: Mike link ---
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> I'm a true dumbo.
> !5 posts since I last logged in and I have nothing
constructive to say.
> Like an actor who's forgotten his lines.
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No worries " times and seasons" ebbs and flows , Mike.
I was like that about ten days ago....then I "had a spurt of
life" now it is somewhat on the wane again.
James had a time for a few days ago where he said he couldn't
post a thing, he even had a hard time reading the posts. He's
just beginning to feeling like he coming back out of the
wilderness and the river flowing again. We all have it..."just
part of life's rich patten" as my dad used to say.
Good to see you...even one line is a blessing :D
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Re: Mike's Blog.
DIR By: Helen
Date: March 31, 2015, 10:05 pm
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Is that the telephone counselling? (Samaritans'.) I have heard
about them but actually know nothing about them or their work. I
bet they have to screen people quite carefully before they turn
them loose.
Another good thing is that big brotherish type of thing. Being a
companion to the shut -ins and elderly.
In my dads 'later life' he had a man that used to come once a
week to him. They sometimes played chess, or the man took him to
the library or for coffee and chat. Dad looked forward to it as
he was too old to drive. My dad told him his life story and
about the Lord and things. ( maybe a 'worker' wouldn't be
allowed to mention religion...some organisations don't like it.)
They got quite close.
I used to do hospital visitation twice a week. On the geriatric
wards. Met some amazing old folk who never had visitors.( most
had wonderful stories about their lives ) I held the hand of a
few when they were dying, that was hard, but well rewarding.
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Re: Mike's Blog.
DIR By: Kerry
Date: March 31, 2015, 10:11 pm
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Mike,
Have you heard of Kiva? It's not the typical charity where you
just donate money. You lend money to people around the world
and they pay you back. Most of them do pay back too. Most of
them are people who need a helping hand to make their lives
better. You get to go through the loan applications and pick
the people you want.
They make loans in US dollars, and all the fund transfers back
and forth go via PayPal.
HTML http://www.kiva.org
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Re: Mike's Blog.
DIR By: Piper
Date: April 14, 2015, 3:22 pm
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Mike,
I'm not sure . . . are you back home?
I was really hoping you might do something creative with your
paintings on the site. Maybe a child board under Praise and
Worship?
Would love to see your paintings here, all in one place, maybe
with Scripture assigned. Or you could include your favorite
hymns and some of your great poetry.
Would love to see your creative side shine! :-*
Whatcha think? I'm all for color and music!
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Re: Mike's Blog.
DIR By: A nonny mouse
Date: April 14, 2015, 4:10 pm
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I got home 2 hrs ago.
I'll be struggling to contribute much for a day or two.
My main concern is how to present my current very non mainstream
self in a constructive way when I know that most will see my
'out of the box' reasoning as being 'negative', or even
'heretical'.
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Re: Mike's Blog.
DIR By: Piper
Date: April 14, 2015, 4:25 pm
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Welcome back!
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> My main concern is how to present my current very non
mainstream self in a constructive way when I know that most will
see my 'out of the box' reasoning as being 'negative', or even
'heretical'.
>
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I'd suggest writing to your heart's content about your views in
your private group, but avoid interjecting on other threads
where you might be seen as 'pushing' a bit too hard. That's the
benefit of "groups". Will help us interact together where we
can, but avoid conflict where we might not "mix."
I think balancing your non-mainstream views with your art and
creativity might be good for you as well as others. Please
consider. I look forward to whatever you come up with. I know
you find solace in experiencing God thru the 'faith of a child'
and that your faith is oft' times well expressed in the words of
hymns, which are timeless and a joy to everyone. With your
paintings including, would be a blessing!
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Re: Mike's Blog.
DIR By: A nonny mouse
Date: April 15, 2015, 12:21 am
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--- Quote from: Piper link ---
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> Welcome back!
>
> I'd suggest writing to your heart's content about your views
in your private group, but avoid interjecting on other threads
where you might be seen as 'pushing' a bit too hard. That's the
benefit of "groups". Will help us interact together where we
can, but avoid conflict where we might not "mix."
>
> I think balancing your non-mainstream views with your art and
creativity might be good for you as well as others. Please
consider. I look forward to whatever you come up with. I know
you find solace in experiencing God thru the 'faith of a child'
and that your faith is oft' times well expressed in the words of
hymns, which are timeless and a joy to everyone. With your
paintings including, would be a blessing!
>
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Thanks Nancy, your advice is 100% in line with my inclinations
re how I ought to interact in the forum.
I am grateful to Kerry for the provision, and to you for the
understanding.
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Re: Mike's Blog.
DIR By: James
Date: April 18, 2015, 4:40 pm
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Mike - My main concern is how to present my current very non
mainstream self in a constructive way when I know that most will
see my 'out of the box' reasoning as being 'negative', or even
'heretical'.
Don't take yourself so seriously Mike, we don't.
One man's heresy is another man's revelation, say what you like
it will not stop the world turning. You must remember the post
Helen put up asking who if any had changed their mind because of
something they read on a forum? Answer, not one had changed
their mind. What a sorry lot we are!
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Re: Mike's Blog.
DIR By: Piper
Date: April 18, 2015, 6:13 pm
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> James: You must remember the post Helen put up asking who if
any had changed their mind because of something they read on a
forum? Answer, not one had changed their mind.
>
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Not true, I'm afraid. I have changed my mind drastically.
I need not go into details, other than to say I have abandoned
the confusion of over thirty thousand (!) denominations, for a
Church with history, stability, and centuries of sound teaching.
Be that as it may, I still love my Protestant friends dearly,
reciprocated or not.
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