Posts: JDunneNow | One Political Plaza

JDunneNow wrote:

Ow! Was my post that bad?

Wait, has to be tongue-in-cheek; I have read many of your posts.

Mar 25, 2015 20:01:02 #

AuntiE wrote:

Aunti is very :( :( :( :-( :cry: :|. Am I not decent enough for you? Ooooh, you are not a Duke fan, h**e Aunti's, hence only the big headed Texas glutton is good enough. :shock: :shock: :XD: :XD: :XD: :cry: :cry: :cry:

I am a very big fan of Duke, have watched all his movies. My favorite is the one with Maureen O'Hara in Ireland. That is what you mean, right?

Sorry, could not help myself. I think I already said somewhere that you are the matriarch of the peace and unity here, keeping it a loving space. If not, please re-read above sentence.

Mar 25, 2015 19:56:22 #

archie bunker wrote:

I like it! And welcome to OPP!! Even though you are h*****g out with the 'rough' crowd already! :mrgreen:

Thank you and sorry for the delay; I travel a lot. Rough or rowdy, it is the right crowd. You are another one here that I would like to come over and borrow your weed-cutter Saturday morning only to leave at dusk from your garage with nothing accomplished and yet everything good.

Mar 25, 2015 19:49:54 #

Why do I let myself worry? (And who is that singing in the background.)

mcmlx wrote:

Have to disagree, Kachina. Any loving parent can ... (show quote)

Thank you. I think you finally helped me pin down what is bothering me and I am embarrassed to say it is not primarily about following the word, as it may have appeared. My concern (worry?) is that if I do not fuss (worry) over my daughter, she may not feel safe or certain that I deeply care about her. At nine, she is not a theological or philosophical keystone: she is a kid. Show her love and attention times ten may not be enough. "I was late by an hour dad, why are you home watching a movie and not pacing the halls or wndering the streets?" Smiling benignly back, "I knew God had you safe in his hands." Feel this was true by act out for here benefit? Maddening.

And maybe I am not giving her enough credit or truly worrisome enough faith.

Mar 25, 2015 19:39:03 #

Why do I let myself worry? (And who is that singing in the background.)

UncleJesse wrote:

You're not Amish because you use the internet but that's what they believe. I think there is a priority scheme when you believe teachings conflict. That's when you have to follow your gut, do the right thing and place others before yourself usually but sometimes you need to be first in order to serve the most later.

Another point I have yet to touch on and may be the biggest: "trusting my gut." Which gut? The gut of my faith or the gut of the world? Some Christians may give a quick and easy answer to this because of the phrase "of the world." But by that I mean the instinctual desire to protect and care for those close to us. Is worry really useful and necessary in this? I like what pennylynn had to say yet still have a quandry: if the word says "Fear not!" maybe there is more to be revealed on the subject.

Mar 25, 2015 19:32:20 #

Why do I let myself worry? (And who is that singing in the background.)

mcmlx wrote:

You answered your own question. To be worried and to feel justified in worrying about the things which we can't control just doesn't make sense.
If I trust that GOD is in control when I can't be, then there is no problem.
It's simple for me because I had to face the fact that I can't control other people.
And it took a while. 😏
MCMLX

Thank you. That's the other and maddening side to me. It is simple: just trust God with all your heart, mind, and strength--no worry! (In a small voice) But that does not seem quite right.

Mar 25, 2015 19:30:07 #

Why do I let myself worry? (And who is that singing in the background.)

Pennylynn wrote:

Worry is not only necessary, but healthy. The bib... (show quote)

Do you differentiate between worry and fear? If so, how so? Worry seems to fall under the category of fear and plainly stated most often in scripture is "Fear not!" Not excessively but not. Yet I agree with what you said on the topic, I just can't get my head around it. A question, and this shows you how adrift I am, does concern necessarily fall in this category? Maybe I should just grab a beer and play a video game.

Mar 25, 2015 19:22:27 #

Why do I let myself worry? (And who is that singing in the background.)

jeremiahbfrog wrote:

Much of what I gathered about being a "true christian" goes against basic instinct and other world functions that seem proper and right.

Very uncomfortably but nicely said. Do you include worry over your children? That's my worry, lol.

Mar 24, 2015 02:14:45 #

rumitoid wrote:

Keep the ignorance and shallow humor and feel you are somehow good or even superior. The world burns while you chuckle. Have a big laugh!

Ow! Was my post that bad?

Mar 24, 2015 02:06:48 #

My Apologies

jeremiahbfrog wrote:

I relate.

Ditto. Great post, really nails our condition.

Mar 24, 2015 02:03:50 #

Why do I let myself worry? (And who is that singing in the background.)

UncleJesse wrote:

Writing is easier than doing but I see where you were going. I wonder how Jesus would have responded to one of the sleeping disciples if one awoke and said, "Jesus Christ, a watchful eye is not fearful or worried so go to sleep"?

Great point! But I am still confused. Is being human expected up to a point in a process? Are we to shed all worldly concern, both our own and those we care for, to embrace Christ purely?

more ignorance of the Bible

Mar 24, 2015 01:04:44 #

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Zemirah wrote:

A general reply to the topic: More Ignorance Of The Bible

Whenever a nation that has been blessed by God turns their back on Him, this condition is foretold:

"The days are coming," declares the Sovereign LORD, "when I will send a famine through the land-- not a famine of food or a thirst for water, but a famine of hearing the words of the LORD." Amos 8:11

Tell me. Is God's judgment ongoing against nations or now suspended until the Final Judgment?

Mar 24, 2015 01:00:47 #

I will introduce myself here

jeremiahbfrog wrote:

Just back from Indonesia visiting my wife's family. All I can say afterward is God bless America. Welcome to OPP chit-chat. I think Auntie keeps everyone on the straight and narrow but I guess admin helps strain out bad elements. It is definitely an oasis. Hope you enjoy your stay here.

Thank you.

Mar 24, 2015 00:58:43 #

Why do I let myself worry? (And who is that singing in the background.)

AuntiE wrote:

Let me toss this at you. Interestingly enough, I just shortly ago, this evening, had a communication on sin. There are venal sins and mortal sins...I believe. Worry is a venal sin and does not separate you in your relationship with God. A mortal sin separates you from God. I cannot know the thoughts of God; however, believe he knows the most difficult thing to do is say, "Here, God. I put this in your hands and trust you to handle it for me."

Thank you so much. AuntiE. I could not see a God who created us as he did judging us wrong for worry about our kids. But then again, I thought I was not faithful or trusting enough. Your breakdown helped immensely.

Mar 24, 2015 00:51:35 #

AuntiE wrote:

Queen! You keep chit-chat lovingly and happily in relationship. I said this elsewhere, Auntie is the grit of chit-chat.