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Yes, I agree with your point. if a person believes that the literal creator of the universe put aside his glory, and was born in human form, took on the sins of the world, was crucified, dead, and buried and rose from the dead for their redemption, then living their faith should be a simple matter. I would still have questions though.itchmyTwitch wrote: »itchmyTwitch wrote: »
In my opinion philosophical/religious conversations are best had over a pint (poor left out baptists), but I think you and I handle it well given the medium we have to useitchmyTwitch wrote: »itchmyTwitch wrote: »
Oh, it’s not that serious. I was just referring to Paul’s admonition for women not to teach men and not to have authority over them. I don’t follow that philosophy whatsoever and though I think there are some lovely teachings and lovely poetry and lovely metaphors there is also genocide and sexual assault and terrible injustice & I don’t actually believe Christianity. It is my heritage & culture & my birthright, however, so I feel free in talking about it and making use of it and pointing out the hypocrisies of some of the people who claim to follow it.itchmyTwitch wrote: »itchmyTwitch wrote: »In my mind, it’s not a comparison between Paul and Apollos because who even knows who Apollos is anymore but it’s a comparison between Paul and Jesus. Hands-down, Jesus wins. Paul would agree with that, not that I take his word for anything
Exegetical Friday!
It’s sort of funny how much space this information still takes up in my brain and how I can still argue it fairly well. I was never really allowed to do that because you know Paul wouldn’t like it.
I get that. I used to weaponize this stuff to win arguments. I much prefer discussion, openness, and wonder these days. I don't get the "Paul wouldn't like it" bit, but it will probably occur to me later after more coffee.
That seems pretty serious. 😂 I truly appreciate you sharing. I am a Christian and a walking hypocrisy... but everyone is, aside from Jesus, when you get right down to it.
I don’t mind you sharing either 😂
to a point 😐
😂🤣😂🤣
😂 The less I share the better *MFP nods in agreement*
Oh! We can be like Tolkien and Lewis! Give me a pint and I'll talk about anything you like.
I *kitten* love this idea
My brain to me: Senator, you’re no CS Lewis.
Yes!
This will be my only thought and share time on the matter of faith... There are a million ways to look at the Bible and decide if any or all of it is true. Back to Paul... He raises the only question that matters. Did Jesus rise from the dead? If not, all of this stuff, including Jesus, is worthless. If he did rise then...
Now that is out of the way, we can talk about important topics like "how many calories does this pint have?"
ETA: Also, I am aware that you are paraphrasing Paul. I hope you didn’t think you were slipping that one by me.
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My fitness goals for 2024 minus the gear. Please tell me how to put this in words.
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Even the Bracelets of Submission/Victory?itchmyTwitch wrote: »My fitness goals for 2024 minus the gear. Please tell me how to put this in words.0 -
Even the Bracelets of Submission/Victory?itchmyTwitch wrote: »My fitness goals for 2024 minus the gear. Please tell me how to put this in words.
I’m not up on the lore; I just like her quads1 -
itchmyTwitch wrote: »
Even the Bracelets of Submission/Victory?itchmyTwitch wrote: »My fitness goals for 2024 minus the gear. Please tell me how to put this in words.
I’m not up on the lore; I just like her quads
I bet you could save a ton of lives1 -
That’s the goal! I’m selfless like thatitchmyTwitch wrote: »
Even the Bracelets of Submission/Victory?itchmyTwitch wrote: »My fitness goals for 2024 minus the gear. Please tell me how to put this in words.
I’m not up on the lore; I just like her quads
I bet you could save a ton of lives
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itchmyTwitch wrote: »
That’s the goal! I’m selfless like thatitchmyTwitch wrote: »
Even the Bracelets of Submission/Victory?itchmyTwitch wrote: »My fitness goals for 2024 minus the gear. Please tell me how to put this in words.
I’m not up on the lore; I just like her quads
I bet you could save a ton of lives
Doing The lords work1 -
I'm way ahead of schedule so do I make some cookies???0
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itchmyTwitch wrote: »
Yes, I agree with your point. if a person believes that the literal creator of the universe put aside his glory, and was born in human form, took on the sins of the world, was crucified, dead, and buried and rose from the dead for their redemption, then living their faith should be a simple matter. I would still have questions though.itchmyTwitch wrote: »itchmyTwitch wrote: »
In my opinion philosophical/religious conversations are best had over a pint (poor left out baptists), but I think you and I handle it well given the medium we have to useitchmyTwitch wrote: »itchmyTwitch wrote: »
Oh, it’s not that serious. I was just referring to Paul’s admonition for women not to teach men and not to have authority over them. I don’t follow that philosophy whatsoever and though I think there are some lovely teachings and lovely poetry and lovely metaphors there is also genocide and sexual assault and terrible injustice & I don’t actually believe Christianity. It is my heritage & culture & my birthright, however, so I feel free in talking about it and making use of it and pointing out the hypocrisies of some of the people who claim to follow it.itchmyTwitch wrote: »itchmyTwitch wrote: »In my mind, it’s not a comparison between Paul and Apollos because who even knows who Apollos is anymore but it’s a comparison between Paul and Jesus. Hands-down, Jesus wins. Paul would agree with that, not that I take his word for anything
Exegetical Friday!
It’s sort of funny how much space this information still takes up in my brain and how I can still argue it fairly well. I was never really allowed to do that because you know Paul wouldn’t like it.
I get that. I used to weaponize this stuff to win arguments. I much prefer discussion, openness, and wonder these days. I don't get the "Paul wouldn't like it" bit, but it will probably occur to me later after more coffee.
That seems pretty serious. 😂 I truly appreciate you sharing. I am a Christian and a walking hypocrisy... but everyone is, aside from Jesus, when you get right down to it.
I don’t mind you sharing either 😂
to a point 😐
😂🤣😂🤣
😂 The less I share the better *MFP nods in agreement*
Oh! We can be like Tolkien and Lewis! Give me a pint and I'll talk about anything you like.
I *kitten* love this idea
My brain to me: Senator, you’re no CS Lewis.
Yes!
This will be my only thought and share time on the matter of faith... There are a million ways to look at the Bible and decide if any or all of it is true. Back to Paul... He raises the only question that matters. Did Jesus rise from the dead? If not, all of this stuff, including Jesus, is worthless. If he did rise then...
Now that is out of the way, we can talk about important topics like "how many calories does this pint have?"
ETA: Also, I am aware that you are paraphrasing Paul. I hope you didn’t think you were slipping that one by me.
Oh my goodness I didn’t even see that you were actually crediting Paul. Shame on me for not reading carefully enough.
Anyway, how about wonder woman?1 -
My pretty cake
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itchmyTwitch wrote: »itchmyTwitch wrote: »
Yes, I agree with your point. if a person believes that the literal creator of the universe put aside his glory, and was born in human form, took on the sins of the world, was crucified, dead, and buried and rose from the dead for their redemption, then living their faith should be a simple matter. I would still have questions though.itchmyTwitch wrote: »itchmyTwitch wrote: »
In my opinion philosophical/religious conversations are best had over a pint (poor left out baptists), but I think you and I handle it well given the medium we have to useitchmyTwitch wrote: »itchmyTwitch wrote: »
Oh, it’s not that serious. I was just referring to Paul’s admonition for women not to teach men and not to have authority over them. I don’t follow that philosophy whatsoever and though I think there are some lovely teachings and lovely poetry and lovely metaphors there is also genocide and sexual assault and terrible injustice & I don’t actually believe Christianity. It is my heritage & culture & my birthright, however, so I feel free in talking about it and making use of it and pointing out the hypocrisies of some of the people who claim to follow it.itchmyTwitch wrote: »itchmyTwitch wrote: »In my mind, it’s not a comparison between Paul and Apollos because who even knows who Apollos is anymore but it’s a comparison between Paul and Jesus. Hands-down, Jesus wins. Paul would agree with that, not that I take his word for anything
Exegetical Friday!
It’s sort of funny how much space this information still takes up in my brain and how I can still argue it fairly well. I was never really allowed to do that because you know Paul wouldn’t like it.
I get that. I used to weaponize this stuff to win arguments. I much prefer discussion, openness, and wonder these days. I don't get the "Paul wouldn't like it" bit, but it will probably occur to me later after more coffee.
That seems pretty serious. 😂 I truly appreciate you sharing. I am a Christian and a walking hypocrisy... but everyone is, aside from Jesus, when you get right down to it.
I don’t mind you sharing either 😂
to a point 😐
😂🤣😂🤣
😂 The less I share the better *MFP nods in agreement*
Oh! We can be like Tolkien and Lewis! Give me a pint and I'll talk about anything you like.
I *kitten* love this idea
My brain to me: Senator, you’re no CS Lewis.
Yes!
This will be my only thought and share time on the matter of faith... There are a million ways to look at the Bible and decide if any or all of it is true. Back to Paul... He raises the only question that matters. Did Jesus rise from the dead? If not, all of this stuff, including Jesus, is worthless. If he did rise then...
Now that is out of the way, we can talk about important topics like "how many calories does this pint have?"
ETA: Also, I am aware that you are paraphrasing Paul. I hope you didn’t think you were slipping that one by me.
Oh my goodness I didn’t even see that you were actually crediting Paul. Shame on me for not reading carefully enough.
Anyway, how about wonder woman?
Nobody believes creator, glory, sins, etc. if there is no resurrection, so that is why I (and apparently Paul) think that is the apex question. Nothing simple about it to me. Questions are good. That was a really new translation, but, yea... Paul. 😂
My question (rhetorical) is if you don't believe in this, what do you believe in? What is the evidence that's the foundation of that belief? Once again, rhetorical.
Now we are getting to the business of the day, new year... Wonder Woman oh my! 😁0 -
My favourite player was traded off of the Raptors!!! What'll I do without OG!!! Ok I'll still watch....there's still GTG and he's really fun to watch 😉1
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That dog and I slept right through today's mini earthquake in NYC. No premonitions, Daisy is no Nostradamus. Did set off car alarms in my neighborhood.0
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Someone told me they were trying to discern why they were going through a particular difficulty. I didn’t have the heart to tell them in their suffering that it’s because *kitten* things happen to everyone. Good things too apparently. Or if you prefer the more ecclesiastical statement, the rain falls on the just and the unjust. What meaning you take from it or make from it is all your own.2
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So, I had an epiphany New Year's Eve - I'm officially too old for staying up past midnight! I barely made it to the ball drop before hitting the sack, completely sober . The next day, I felt like a truck ran over me, today wasn't any better either. Is this what getting older feels like? Should I start stockpiling vitamins or researching retirement homes? It seems like I'm overdue for a nap.3
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ryannxtlvl wrote: »So, I had an epiphany New Year's Eve - I'm officially too old for staying up past midnight! I barely made it to the ball drop before hitting the sack, completely sober . The next day, I felt like a truck ran over me, today wasn't any better either. Is this what getting older feels like? Should I start stockpiling vitamins or researching retirement homes? It seems like I'm overdue for a nap.
Welcome to the club,
I believe that I am the president, being the oldest.
Do everything you can to avoid the Old Folks Home.
That’s my best advice.
😀☺️
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I’ve always wanted to do that! What’s the best way to research your family tree??___Tams___ wrote: »Having so much fun researching my family tree. Turns out my great grandmother was Latvian. We always assumed Russian.
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honey_honey_12 wrote: »ryannxtlvl wrote: »So, I had an epiphany New Year's Eve - I'm officially too old for staying up past midnight! I barely made it to the ball drop before hitting the sack, completely sober . The next day, I felt like a truck ran over me, today wasn't any better either. Is this what getting older feels like? Should I start stockpiling vitamins or researching retirement homes? It seems like I'm overdue for a nap.
Welcome to the club,
I believe that I am the president, being the oldest.
Do everything you can to avoid the Old Folks Home.
That’s my best advice.
😀☺️
noted
Thanks for welcoming me to the club. Hopefully this club has mandatory snack meetings. Im starving.
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It's kinda weird putting your arms in a jacket that is three or four sizes too small and wondering how you will ever fit in there? it's like, do my arms shrink? my back? can usually only put one arm through, and it's tight.0
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I think a random friend just confessed their love for me, but I'm not totally sure. Kinda weird, I've never had a boyfriend, guys just haven't been interested.0
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$90.
ETA, at my son’s house
and there are 5 of them.
So expensive.
I don’t know how people are paying for everything.1 -
honey_honey_12 wrote: »
$90.
ETA, at my son’s house
and there are 5 of them.
So expensive.
I don’t know how people are paying for everything.
For real though! I easily spend $100-$150 per week on my food prep alone which doesnt include the rest of my families groceries. Im ready to just buy land, raise my own livestock and have a massive garden.2 -
I tried this. Please let me be nostalgic by giving advice. Feel free to disregard. 😊ryannxtlvl wrote: »honey_honey_12 wrote: »
$90.
ETA, at my son’s house
and there are 5 of them.
So expensive.
I don’t know how people are paying for everything.
For real though! I easily spend $100-$150 per week on my food prep alone which doesnt include the rest of my families groceries. Im ready to just buy land, raise my own livestock and have a massive garden.
It’s probably more expensive than you think. Not just the land but the fences and the feed and taxes, water lines and heaters and holding tanks and septic and roofing etc. You will need money in reserve.
There is a STEEP learning curve.
The labor involved is substantial and difficult to do with a full time job
You will still need a full time job.
Don’t let me discourage you though. I have learned & grown so much over these past nearly 11 years. I have loved this property. Still do though I wish I could have done better by it
In my opinion the younger you start the better. I was already in my 40s.
If it’s what you really want, do some serious research both reading and talking to/ observing real people and if you still want it don’t delay
ETA: a lot of people can have a garden that produces what they need in a very small space. I recommend anyone who’s interested in having a large garden give that a try first
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itchmyTwitch wrote: »
I tried this. Please let me be nostalgic by giving advice. Feel free to disregard. 😊ryannxtlvl wrote: »honey_honey_12 wrote: »
$90.
ETA, at my son’s house
and there are 5 of them.
So expensive.
I don’t know how people are paying for everything.
For real though! I easily spend $100-$150 per week on my food prep alone which doesnt include the rest of my families groceries. Im ready to just buy land, raise my own livestock and have a massive garden.
It’s probably more expensive than you think. Not just the land but the fences and the feed and taxes, water lines and heaters and holding tanks and septic and roofing etc. You will need money in reserve.
There is a STEEP learning curve.
The labor involved is substantial and difficult to do with a full time job
You will still need a full time job.
Don’t let me discourage you though. I have learned & grown so much over these past nearly 11 years. I have loved this property. Still do though I wish I could have done better by it
In my opinion the younger you start the better. I was already in my 40s.
If it’s what you really want, do some serious research both reading and talking to/ observing real people and if you still want it don’t delay
ETA: a lot of people can have a garden that produces what they need in a very small space. I recommend anyone who’s interested in having a large garden give that a try first
You are probably right lol! Lots of time and resources will need to go into it. I really like the idea of knowing where my food comes from though. These are things I have thought about and toss around on if its something I legitimately want to do or not. Maybe I will just stick with a few goats and a donkey
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ryannxtlvl wrote: »itchmyTwitch wrote: »
I tried this. Please let me be nostalgic by giving advice. Feel free to disregard. 😊ryannxtlvl wrote: »honey_honey_12 wrote: »
$90.
ETA, at my son’s house
and there are 5 of them.
So expensive.
I don’t know how people are paying for everything.
For real though! I easily spend $100-$150 per week on my food prep alone which doesnt include the rest of my families groceries. Im ready to just buy land, raise my own livestock and have a massive garden.
It’s probably more expensive than you think. Not just the land but the fences and the feed and taxes, water lines and heaters and holding tanks and septic and roofing etc. You will need money in reserve.
There is a STEEP learning curve.
The labor involved is substantial and difficult to do with a full time job
You will still need a full time job.
Don’t let me discourage you though. I have learned & grown so much over these past nearly 11 years. I have loved this property. Still do though I wish I could have done better by it
In my opinion the younger you start the better. I was already in my 40s.
If it’s what you really want, do some serious research both reading and talking to/ observing real people and if you still want it don’t delay
ETA: a lot of people can have a garden that produces what they need in a very small space. I recommend anyone who’s interested in having a large garden give that a try first
You are probably right lol! Lots of time and resources will need to go into it. I really like the idea of knowing where my food comes from though. These are things I have thought about and toss around on if its something I legitimately want to do or not. Maybe I will just stick with a few goats and a donkey
Donkeys are sweet. Get at least two😁
When I first got here, I was thinking about dairy and a farmer friend told me something very important: you will never go on vacation0 -
itchmyTwitch wrote: »ryannxtlvl wrote: »itchmyTwitch wrote: »
I tried this. Please let me be nostalgic by giving advice. Feel free to disregard. 😊ryannxtlvl wrote: »honey_honey_12 wrote: »
$90.
ETA, at my son’s house
and there are 5 of them.
So expensive.
I don’t know how people are paying for everything.
For real though! I easily spend $100-$150 per week on my food prep alone which doesnt include the rest of my families groceries. Im ready to just buy land, raise my own livestock and have a massive garden.
It’s probably more expensive than you think. Not just the land but the fences and the feed and taxes, water lines and heaters and holding tanks and septic and roofing etc. You will need money in reserve.
There is a STEEP learning curve.
The labor involved is substantial and difficult to do with a full time job
You will still need a full time job.
Don’t let me discourage you though. I have learned & grown so much over these past nearly 11 years. I have loved this property. Still do though I wish I could have done better by it
In my opinion the younger you start the better. I was already in my 40s.
If it’s what you really want, do some serious research both reading and talking to/ observing real people and if you still want it don’t delay
ETA: a lot of people can have a garden that produces what they need in a very small space. I recommend anyone who’s interested in having a large garden give that a try first
You are probably right lol! Lots of time and resources will need to go into it. I really like the idea of knowing where my food comes from though. These are things I have thought about and toss around on if its something I legitimately want to do or not. Maybe I will just stick with a few goats and a donkey
Donkeys are sweet. Get at least two😁
When I first got here, I was thinking about dairy and a farmer friend told me something very important: you will never go on vacation
That a good point. How could you go on vacation? unless you hire farm help, but thats just more money0 -
ready to get off of work and go home lol.3
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ryannxtlvl wrote: »honey_honey_12 wrote: »
$90.
ETA, at my son’s house
and there are 5 of them.
So expensive.
I don’t know how people are paying for everything.
For real though! I easily spend $100-$150 per week on my food prep alone which doesnt include the rest of my families groceries. Im ready to just buy land, raise my own livestock and have a massive garden.
Already in the works. 😀
Have the land, already planted pecan orchard, have the plans for a small, fireproof, tornado sound, tiny house, pasture planted, water wells drilled.
Only problem, I will be living out there with my ex husband. 🤪
Thankfully he’ll be in his own house.
We plan on the whole family living out there eventually.
That’s what we hope anyway. 🤷🏼♀️
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ryannxtlvl wrote: »itchmyTwitch wrote: »
I tried this. Please let me be nostalgic by giving advice. Feel free to disregard. 😊ryannxtlvl wrote: »honey_honey_12 wrote: »
$90.
ETA, at my son’s house
and there are 5 of them.
So expensive.
I don’t know how people are paying for everything.
For real though! I easily spend $100-$150 per week on my food prep alone which doesnt include the rest of my families groceries. Im ready to just buy land, raise my own livestock and have a massive garden.
It’s probably more expensive than you think. Not just the land but the fences and the feed and taxes, water lines and heaters and holding tanks and septic and roofing etc. You will need money in reserve.
There is a STEEP learning curve.
The labor involved is substantial and difficult to do with a full time job
You will still need a full time job.
Don’t let me discourage you though. I have learned & grown so much over these past nearly 11 years. I have loved this property. Still do though I wish I could have done better by it
In my opinion the younger you start the better. I was already in my 40s.
If it’s what you really want, do some serious research both reading and talking to/ observing real people and if you still want it don’t delay
ETA: a lot of people can have a garden that produces what they need in a very small space. I recommend anyone who’s interested in having a large garden give that a try first
You are probably right lol! Lots of time and resources will need to go into it. I really like the idea of knowing where my food comes from though. These are things I have thought about and toss around on if its something I legitimately want to do or not. Maybe I will just stick with a few goats and a donkey
I loved my donkey SO much. 🥰
Saw him chase down and kill a coyote once, he ran around the pasture picking up the body and tossing it in the air then running, doing it again.
He was always the first in the herd of horses to check out trouble.
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honey_honey_12 wrote: »ryannxtlvl wrote: »honey_honey_12 wrote: »
$90.
ETA, at my son’s house
and there are 5 of them.
So expensive.
I don’t know how people are paying for everything.
For real though! I easily spend $100-$150 per week on my food prep alone which doesnt include the rest of my families groceries. Im ready to just buy land, raise my own livestock and have a massive garden.
Already in the works. 😀
Have the land, already planted pecan orchard, have the plans for a small, fireproof, tornado sound, tiny house, pasture planted, water wells drilled.
Only problem, I will be living out there with my ex husband. 🤪
Thankfully he’ll be in his own house.
We plan on the whole family living out there eventually.
That’s what we hope anyway. 🤷🏼♀️
wow, you have a legit family compound in the making! sounds pretty cool.honey_honey_12 wrote: »ryannxtlvl wrote: »itchmyTwitch wrote: »
I tried this. Please let me be nostalgic by giving advice. Feel free to disregard. 😊ryannxtlvl wrote: »honey_honey_12 wrote: »
$90.
ETA, at my son’s house
and there are 5 of them.
So expensive.
I don’t know how people are paying for everything.
For real though! I easily spend $100-$150 per week on my food prep alone which doesnt include the rest of my families groceries. Im ready to just buy land, raise my own livestock and have a massive garden.
It’s probably more expensive than you think. Not just the land but the fences and the feed and taxes, water lines and heaters and holding tanks and septic and roofing etc. You will need money in reserve.
There is a STEEP learning curve.
The labor involved is substantial and difficult to do with a full time job
You will still need a full time job.
Don’t let me discourage you though. I have learned & grown so much over these past nearly 11 years. I have loved this property. Still do though I wish I could have done better by it
In my opinion the younger you start the better. I was already in my 40s.
If it’s what you really want, do some serious research both reading and talking to/ observing real people and if you still want it don’t delay
ETA: a lot of people can have a garden that produces what they need in a very small space. I recommend anyone who’s interested in having a large garden give that a try first
You are probably right lol! Lots of time and resources will need to go into it. I really like the idea of knowing where my food comes from though. These are things I have thought about and toss around on if its something I legitimately want to do or not. Maybe I will just stick with a few goats and a donkey
I loved my donkey SO much. 🥰
Saw him chase down and kill a coyote once, he ran around the pasture picking up the body and tossing it in the air then running, doing it again.
He was always the first in the herd of horses to check out trouble.
I have read that donkeys are really good security animals for this reason.1
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