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After reading several posts from months ago I feel the need to ask those that I offended to forgive me. I am sorry and I apologize for offending those that I did and you know who you are.
I feel very strongly about tithing - but really started that whole post with some humor about sliding to hell on a dime that you steal out of God's Dollar.
I really do not believe you will go to hell for not tithing and that God is full of Grace & Mercy and He is our only and final judge. I am a tither but I have no right to tell anyone they are going to hell for not tithing. Again, I apologize for posting all that. I am pretty passionate when I write and I know at times it is offensive even if I am trying to be humorous.

I know I offended some women who criticized Pastor Carroll Magruder. I just hate to see people putting out private conversations and airing their and others dirty laundry for everyone to see - especially when they do not have all the facts, but I still should have toned that all down. I know that hurting people hurt people and I should have tried to help heal those women instead of adding fuel to their fire. Again, I am sorry.

I do not want to debate or argue about any of this - it will not change anybodies mind and will only stir up people so - please do not expect to engage me on these matters.

I will try and do better. Those that know me know that I am not mean spirited and I love to laugh and cut up. From reading some of this today - it seems I let things get out of hand.
I really hope to do better.
Bless you!
AB/WWP

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Bless you AB! I like this.

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:thumbsup
I have noticed u being a whole lot nicer in your posts the last month or so, and to that I thank you.

(Tho I realized u were just raisin cane on much of the tithing talk before...)

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I also noticed in a recent thread you seemed easier to talk to.

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Thanks, I am trying! Maybe all my frustrations come to a head when I am on here - after I tuck my 3 year old in! LOL

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:spit

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AB, allow me to return the favor. I feel that in my own zeal, I failed to show thew grace and mercy of Christ in the seasoning of my words. I also apologize for my harsh tones with you.

No one knows what people are going through. Right now, my Mom is some better, abck at work on limited duty, but stays in horrible pain and is on meds. I am in an unstable job position not knowing when things could turn ugly again. It would be easy for me to turn hurtful, and it was. I apologize for how I behaved as well.

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:thumbsup
Thanks and I receive that. I know most of us have a lot on our shoulders and all of us (especially me) need to tone it down and contend for the Unity of the Brethren. I think most of us will try to be nicer and to love each other more!
Bless you my Brother!

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This choked me up so bad I dropped a whole handfull of mashed potatoes.:sorry:nobodycares:violin

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I am laughing so hard I am crying! LOL You are a HOOT!
What were you doing with your hand in the mashed potatoes - couldn't get a fork to get them in fast enough? ROFL!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Go and sin no more!

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I'm a Kentuckian.:happydance

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I know and that is why I have compassion for you! :laffatu

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YOU have a 3 year old? Really? For some reason, I always took you for older than that. Sorry.

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http://www.apostolicfriendsforum.com...ad.php?t=33225

Lots better than quarterly, I guess. :heeheehee

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I guess this means I can cancel the drive to get money to buy you prozac? LOL!!! I avoided every single one of those threads but was a shocked and amazed observer. You did not seem yourself.

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An extremely refreshing post.

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Good post and good spirit about it.

The words of the reckless pierce like swords,
but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
Proverbs 12:18, NIV

So glad the new meds are working for you!

No, seriously, thanks for the apology.

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What a great thread and what a show of Christian compassion and humility. I am thankful for all the brothers and sisters here on this forum, and I am so glad to see Bro. Epley back as well. Sometimes we all have a tendancy to be critical of each other (you know, libs, cons, ultra cons etc.)

I still believe we need each other and yes that includes the very conservative. I heard it said one time by a preacher that having very conservative brothers and sisters helps to keep the church balanced from tipping into the world.

At any rate, regardless of where you are in things like Tithing, modest apparel etc. We need to do our best to love, not offend. I also believe we need to be liberal in blessing the ministry, both the pastor and missionaries etc. I look at AB and know he has done more for the work of Christ then I ever have, I have no right to be critical of his ministry or his convictions...I do however, need to respect him.

What a refreshing thread!

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Amen.

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Mid Life crisis

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May the Lord give us all humility...a rare trait in the days we live in...

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I am very appreciative of folks who can apologize
when they feel they've hurt someone else in any way.
God bless you Bro AB and your work for the Kingdom.

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Yup. I know some people who are very proud of their humility!:happydance

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:smack

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That is not a nice thing to say or to laugh about.

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buy a shiney new midlife crisis car and get ovah it

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Praise the Lord - I think I will just go get a new SUV with big silver rims on it! ROFL!!!!

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From a lurker...Best thread seen to date on AFF.

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Check his latest thread.

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:heeheehee Probably not, 'cause you know another apology thread is coming somewhere down the road. :heeheehee

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It's too late to apologize... too late (yaeeaeeaaahhh)

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You tell me that you need me
Then you go and cut me down, but wait
You tell me that you're sorry
Didn't think I'd turn around and say...

:)

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You guys are hilarious! Just because I have an opinion you want to disrespect me? I thought I was being pretty nice! What is the problem now?

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That's what he does. (I knew you'd respond)

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There is no disrespect contained in anyone's responses here or on the other thread. You, sir, are being disrespectful. Own up to it and put a stop to it, please...

I would certainly hate to know if anyone you've ever ministered to ever did an online search for you, only to be lead to this forum and see another side to you.

All the more reason to exercise caution on what you say and who it's about...

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AB, it's the perceived tone. I agree with four thirds of what you said. Just tone it down a bit.

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