5 Things AFF Doesn't Know About Me! - Page 19

rgcraig · #**181** 02-03-2009, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by tbpew

we all have to be wise concerning how these kind of items are used/shared in our testimony.

We want to be 'real' and accessible.
We do not want to be proud of our former badness (I know this is nothing to new to AFF posters).

We want lighter content and humor in the mix with seriousness.

We want to testify of transformation that we have experienced "1st person" along our journey.

And to show reformation - - I've never gone in a boy's dorm since!

iceniez · #**182** 02-03-2009, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Sherri

Wow. I feel a little bit like "Goody Two Shoes". I would never have guessed this kind of stuff from reading all of you gal's past posts on here. I have never had a cigarette or a drink of alcohol. I have been very sheltered, I guess. For that I'm thankful. But I'm sure not boastful. But for the grace of God...........

I wish I grew up knowing this life,I regret alot.I weep because of alot of my past.I know God forgives me but My past sometimes haunts me.

ILG · #**183** 02-03-2009, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by rgcraig

And to show reformation - - I've never gone in a boy's dorm since!

LOL!!

iceniez · #**184** 02-03-2009, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by ILG

Right. People can be very harsh. But, having been on both sides of the fence now....it's hard to be patient too. I'm glad I'm out of the ministry because it was just too hard.....for once in my life, my life is dedicated to me.

I know what you mean.God just told me to be myself.If they don't like it I'm sorry,but I can't be anything else.Tried that it doesn't work.

rgcraig · #**185** 02-03-2009, 10:08 AM

I use to feel I didn't have a testimony because I never "did" anything. It wasn't until I was much older that I realized that God keeping me from all that WAS my testimony!

ILG · #**186** 02-03-2009, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by rgcraig

I use to feel I didn't have a testimony because I never "did" anything. It wasn't until I was much older that I realized that God keeping me from all that WAS my testimony!

Absolutely! I wish I had been allowed to tell my testimony more. It was like God had done this great thing and I had to keep quiet because my testimony was no better than anyone else's because they were kept from doing things. My pastor preached that all the time. It was true, but it made me lose whole parts of myself.

Raven · #**187** 02-03-2009, 10:17 AM

6. I have witnessed both a homicide and suicide as they happened.
7. I have been to both Igo and Ono, California.
8. I have co-authored legal papers that have come before the U.S. Supreme Court.
9. I held a revival in Smackover, Arkansas.
10. I personally know a prominent WPF elder who was arrested for skinny dipping.

Raven

rgcraig · #**188** 02-03-2009, 10:18 AM

Raven, you have been presenting some pretty interesting random facts!!!

ILG · #**189** 02-03-2009, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Raven

6. I have witnessed both a homicide and suicide as they happened.
7. I have been to both Igo and Ono, California.
8. I have co-authored legal papers that have come before the U.S. Supreme Court.
9. I held a revival in Smackover, Arkansas.
10. I personally know a prominent WPF elder who was arrested for skinny dipping.

Raven

LOL!! Very interesting!

Pressing-On · #**190** 02-03-2009, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by ILG

LOL! Yeah! In some ways, it's like, let sleeping dogs lie! If I told this stuff to my co-workers, they would hardly believe it!! And, I'm afraid I would lose their respect. But, I let myself talk about it here a little, because I'm still ticked at how people judged me harshly!! I have kind of a two edged view of people like I was. Part of me feels like I worked through all that and they are just going to have to too. They need discipline and time and teaching. I feel impatient with them....maybe because I don't feel anyone was very patient with me. I'm not sure how to. I am tired. But, on the flip side, I feel great compassion because so many people don't have a clue how hard it is to go from one culture to the other. It is incredibly difficult. I used to be very jealous of people who were raised in the church....feeling they had everything given to them on a silver platter. Now, I know that's not true. But, it seemed that way at the time.

Even though I have some regrets - I have never regretted not being raised in church. I'm glad that I can see both sides.

Where we are in the world now - it's hard for any group of people to not be touched by some form of tragedy. It changes the complexion of the church, producing more compassion. God has a way of opening the eyes and hearts of every man for His greater purpose.