Author Topic: SOOOOO...What have I missed? (Read 4652 times)

sdazeal · « **on:** August 31, 2013, 09:30:24 AM »

Hey all! Stopped in to say hi and see what the hot topics are. I can sense we are getting very close to the end. God is withdrawing His Spirit and things are getting more divided, nastier and more compromised. Lukewarm Laodiceanism ( under the guise of "balance") is becoming the method and means, as well as message, in many places these days.

newbie · « **Reply #1 on:** August 31, 2013, 12:21:26 PM »

Quote from: sdazeal on August 31, 2013, 09:30:24 AM

Hey all! Stopped in to say hi and see what the hot topics are. I can sense we are getting very close to the end. God is withdrawing His Spirit and things are getting more divided, nastier and more compromised. Lukewarm Laodiceanism ( under the guise of "balance") is becoming the method and means, as well as message, in many places these days.

I sense the same things...getting closer and closer....
but we can still keep our eyes and faith on Jesus

Larry Lyons · « **Reply #2 on:** August 31, 2013, 07:16:54 PM »

Quote from: newbie on August 31, 2013, 12:21:26 PM

Quote from: sdazeal on August 31, 2013, 09:30:24 AM
Hey all! Stopped in to say hi and see what the hot topics are. I can sense we are getting very close to the end. God is withdrawing His Spirit and things are getting more divided, nastier and more compromised. Lukewarm Laodiceanism ( under the guise of "balance") is becoming the method and means, as well as message, in many places these days.
I sense the same things...getting closer and closer....
but we can still keep our eyes and faith on Jesus

Wow! where have you been? I have thought of you at times, especially when I was wanting a quick thinking sda apologist who would take on some of the difficult hot topics. Now, if we had Colporteur back and the "marginal" man things would liven up around here.

(I'm just kidding about the last one).

Yes, lines are being drawn and rebellion is very open and the shaking will soon be in full force. And halleluia God is still in charge. There are movements going in two directions. One with the "progressive" agenda and all that entails, and the other towards revival and reformation, with focus on the Bible and the Spirit of Prophecy and raising our banners high.

sdazeal · « **Reply #3 on:** August 31, 2013, 09:31:28 PM »

Larry, Believe it or not, "Charles" showed up at my home church a few weeks ago. He attended my Sabbath school and even stayed for potluck and had sat with me and my family. He seemed nice and reasonable. I think the wall of anonymity of the internet sometimes makes people into something they are not in reality. Ed White ( God rest his soul) was also much nicer in person as has been the case with every online poster I have met in person. While Doug did show some subtle signs of his "Margino-ness" he was nonetheless very cordial and was willing to reason and listen. He is no different from many at my church in regards to his views. I have found my "Zealness" coming back slowly...to the chagrin of the liberals at church. My wife has convinced me that that is the real me, and that it is not something I need be ashamed of.

Larry Lyons · « **Reply #4 on:** August 31, 2013, 10:31:26 PM »

Quote from: sdazeal on August 31, 2013, 09:31:28 PM

Larry, Believe it or not, "Charles" showed up at my home church a few weeks ago. He attended my Sabbath school and even stayed for potluck and had sat with me and my family. He seemed nice and reasonable. I think the wall of anonymity of the internet sometimes makes people into something they are not in reality. Ed White ( God rest his soul) was also much nicer in person as has been the case with every online poster I have met in person. While Doug did show some subtle signs of his "Margino-ness" he was nonetheless very cordial and was willing to reason and listen. He is no different from many at my church in regards to his views. I have found my "Zealness" coming back slowly...to the chagrin of the liberals at church. My wife has convinced me that that is the real me, and that it is not something I need be ashamed of.

I agree that he was a friendly guy. He even offered to come and visit me on a trip he made through California one summer but it would have been too far out of the way. I noticed a 2 or 3 years ago he wrote an article in the Review. I have found that a theological disagreement between two people doesn't necessarily mean they can't be friends.

ColporteurK · « **Reply #5 on:** March 30, 2014, 08:57:43 AM »

I'm back !

Larry Lyons · « **Reply #6 on:** March 30, 2014, 10:25:19 AM »

Quote from: ColporteurK on March 30, 2014, 08:57:43 AM

I'm back !

We are delighted to have you back, and I know I speak for others when I say that.

Larry

sdazeal · « **Reply #7 on:** March 30, 2014, 12:28:27 PM »

WHOA! Welcome back, Brother Literature Evangelist!

Raven · « **Reply #8 on:** March 30, 2014, 04:28:59 PM »

Quote from: Larry Lyons on March 30, 2014, 10:25:19 AM

Quote from: ColporteurK on March 30, 2014, 08:57:43 AM
I'm back !
We are delighted to have you back, and I know I speak for others when I say that.

Larry

Ditto!

ColporteurK · « **Reply #9 on:** March 30, 2014, 06:28:28 PM »

Greetings;

Sorry for the slow response. Was out canvassing today. Tough day, cold people in the area I worked. Perhaps the local Catholic Monastery has something to do with that.

I left a publication in their church entry.

Good to be back and see some of the old friends I have not seen in awhile. A lot of water under the bridge since then.

newbie · « **Reply #10 on:** March 30, 2014, 09:01:48 PM »

Quote from: ColporteurK on March 30, 2014, 08:57:43 AM

I'm back !

if this is who I think it is, welcome back...

and I have just one thing to say... a long time ago you said that if the church allowed WO that gay rights wouldn't be far behind.... well, brother I believe that you were right on all counts with that one...

how does it feel to be right...

newbie

Soli Deo Gloria · « **Reply #11 on:** March 30, 2014, 10:48:48 PM »

Welcome back Colporteur. We have missed you.

ColporteurK · « **Reply #12 on:** March 31, 2014, 06:33:13 AM »

Thanks Newbie , yes this is the same cp.

Hi Zeal !

Thanks Soli.

V. Hahn · « **Reply #13 on:** April 10, 2014, 07:48:49 AM »

I, too, welcome you back, cp! Looking forward to some lively (and lovely) conversations!