Thank you for your wonderful enlightening words that will undoubtedly bring redemptive reconciliation to us all. I'm sure you've led many people to Christ with moronic statements like that.
Thank you for your wonderful enlightening words that will undoubtedly bring redemptive reconciliation to us all. I'm sure you've led many people to Christ with moronic statements like that.
Your welcome.
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Today pull up the little weeds,
The sinful thoughts subdue,
Or they will take the reins themselves
And someday master you. --Anon.
The most deadly sins do not leap upon us, they creep up on us.
Since there's a lot being said about Timmy right now, I suppose this is as good a time as any other to tell you that my family and I had lunch, recently, with Timmy.
Much has been made about Timmy's "beliefs" or lack thereof, as called by some. I have maintained that Timmy is a wonderful person and I've defended him relentlessly. I've maintained that Timmy displays more of the characteristics of "Christ-likeness" than most who claim a "walk with God."
Not long ago, I faced a crisis with my son who was facing almost certain death. In sheer panic, I jumped on my laptop and emailed a few friends. Then I got on AFF and PMed 5 people that I trusted. One of them was Timmy. I wasn't even sure what to ask him to do...wasn't sure if he would pray...but I said, "whatever it is you can do, I need you right now." His response to my desperation PM was moving.
But of course, I hadn't actually met him in person, only on the phone. So recently, circumstances brought him close to where I live and we met for lunch, the four of us, and Timmy.
My family has now joined me as "Timmy fans". He was as considerate, kind, and pleasant, as he is on The Forum. The place was pretty crowded so we were only able to be there for a couple of hours, but it was enough time to know that he's one of my best friends. The bottom line is, if I ever needed help, he'd be one of the first...maybe the first....I'd call.
Even though he's from an AG background, and UPC for me, we have a LOT in common with things that have led us where we are. We may have reached different conclusions, but it clearly wasn't that big of a deal.
So Timmy, thanks for your friendship and kindness to my family. They adore you and are excited to see you again soon. As far as I'm concerned, Timmy is a good man. I'll avoid getting too personal, but he's also a great dad who cares greatly for and treats his children like every father should.
I just saw this thread. I am glad you got to meet Timmy in person and was as impressed in person as you were online. I also think he is probably a great guy to get to know and would probably enjoy visiting with him in person as I enjoy his posts here at AFF.
Of course I have to ask (and somebody may have already done this since I have not read the thread) did you go ahead and offer him the position on your church board?
__________________ "I think some people love spiritual bondage just the way some people love physical bondage. It makes them feel secure. In the end though it is not healthy for the one who is lost over it or the one who is lives under the oppression even if by their own choice"
Titus2woman on AFF
"We did not wear uniforms. The lady workers dressed in the current fashions of the day, ...silks...satins...jewels or whatever they happened to possess. They were very smartly turned out, so that they made an impressive appearance on the streets where a large part of our work was conducted in the early years.
"It was not until long after, when former Holiness preachers had become part of us, that strict plainness of dress began to be taught.
"Although Entire Sanctification was preached at the beginning of the Movement, it was from a Wesleyan viewpoint, and had in it very little of the later Holiness Movement characteristics. Nothing was ever said about apparel, for everyone was so taken up with the Lord that mode of dress seemingly never occurred to any of us."
Quote from Ethel Goss (widow of 1st UPC Gen Supt. Howard Goss) book "The Winds of God"
for the record I was just doing an Epley inpersonation for fun.
I figured. I love the Ultra-cons and miss them. But that statement use to burn my hide and it still does. Why don't we say, "Lost as an Ultra-con with no love and a bad attitude"? I like that one better.
And studies show that those most likely to strike out at gays usually struggle with it themselves. Wonder why Epley liked saying that so much?
I just saw this thread. I am glad you got to meet Timmy in person and was as impressed in person as you were online. I also think he is probably a great guy to get to know and would probably enjoy visiting with him in person.
Of course I have to ask (and somebody may have already done this since I have not read the thread) did you go ahead and offer him the position on your church board?
Oh my! We forgot to talk about that! Guess we'll have to set up another meeting. This time, somebody needs to print an agenda.
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Hebrews 13:23 Know ye that our brother Timothy is set at liberty
BTW, NoW is the very first AFFer to meet me, far as I know.
I could have sworn I saw you at that "Agnostics Anonymous" meeting I saw going on in that room at the community center. Hmmm........
__________________ "I think some people love spiritual bondage just the way some people love physical bondage. It makes them feel secure. In the end though it is not healthy for the one who is lost over it or the one who is lives under the oppression even if by their own choice"
Titus2woman on AFF
"We did not wear uniforms. The lady workers dressed in the current fashions of the day, ...silks...satins...jewels or whatever they happened to possess. They were very smartly turned out, so that they made an impressive appearance on the streets where a large part of our work was conducted in the early years.
"It was not until long after, when former Holiness preachers had become part of us, that strict plainness of dress began to be taught.
"Although Entire Sanctification was preached at the beginning of the Movement, it was from a Wesleyan viewpoint, and had in it very little of the later Holiness Movement characteristics. Nothing was ever said about apparel, for everyone was so taken up with the Lord that mode of dress seemingly never occurred to any of us."
Quote from Ethel Goss (widow of 1st UPC Gen Supt. Howard Goss) book "The Winds of God"
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