I've come to the conclusion that I never thought I'd every reach... it's time for me to stop living a lie.... namely I don't fully agree with the "Remnant concept" of the SDA church being "the truth"... per se. The Sabbath (as part of a restorative relationship with ) I agree with totally. The "culturalized Sabbath" of Adventism I don't.. There are some hard facts you face when living single. Namely, you have to ask yourself very hard questions about what motivates you, who or what are you living for... etc etc..I'm in the process of requesting that my name be taken off the rolls... the SDA church is about controlling others behavior pure and simple... it's mostly veiled under the auspice of EGW Writings, the 28FB and our hyper-focused doctrinal bias and quasi-health message.It's a very sad time, but the axiom... to thine ownself be true... keeps coming up to my mind. For me to continue to "ride the train" doesnt seem approriate or feel right. Better to stand for something than to go along with the "masses" and stifle what you know to be true (whatever that happens to be).I may sometime in the future end up in the SDA church... it pains me very much to leave it. Jesus trod the winepress alone... and it just so happens if your adventist.. you will too... the placation of "behavior-modification ad-nauseum" will be your lot.Not sure if you want me still on the boards or not. Either way I understand. I've learned alot here.with kind regards,Gracevessel
it is Satan who is tries to discourage you...and us, too. His time is short and he's REALLY angry!So keep looking up, GV, and ask God to lead. He will!Vicki