[staysharp]

Originally Posted by dizzyde

You know I have been sitting here thinking and I decided I wanted to share a little more with you, for some reason. And it may cost me, because there are people on this board who know who I am. And we all know how the lurkers like to cause problems.

You are obviously making the assumption that I am a "standard abiding" conservative apostolic. Well, I am and I'm not.

By which I mean, I attend what you would consider a conservative UPC church. I, for the most part abide by the "standards" of this church. The not part is, do I believe them? Mostly no. Why do I follow them? Mostly out of respect and honor. It doesn't bother me at this point in time to follow them, if there ever comes a point in time that it does, I will move on.

Why do I stay? Because I am receiving the best pastoral ministry and instruction that I have ever received in my life. I'm talking about the real stuff, the spirit and heart stuff, the things that matter. And I am surrounded for the most part by Godly, loving, CHRISTIAN people. Yes, there are idiots in this church. If you ever find that church that is idiot free, please notify me immediately.

This is a vibrant, happy church, with an amazing outreach ministry, awesome children's and youth ministries. My daughter is flourishing and happy here.

And when I hear people like you degenerate conservative apostolics, and bunch them all together, it almost pushes me back the other way. The same way I feel when I hear someone who is ultra-conservative making stupid blanket statements.

So there it is. I understand your feelings and beliefs, but I dislike your message and how you present it.

Sorry if I offended you. My remarks were intended to inform, not offend. Having said that, I'm glad you found a great church. You made a trade off. You conform because your'e being fed. Which I have no problem with. As long as you are honest as you are. My original thread was on honesty and how the lies destroy our children. Evidently, the original intent was lost in the translation.

God bless you, may God give you great joy and may the prince of peace dwell in your heart.