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Originally Posted by AtlantaBishop (Post 1107365)

I am laughing so hard I am crying! LOL You are a HOOT!
What were you doing with your hand in the mashed potatoes - couldn't get a fork to get them in fast enough? ROFL!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm a Kentuckian.:happydance

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Originally Posted by Steve Epley (Post 1107372)

I'm a Kentuckian.:happydance

I know and that is why I have compassion for you! :laffatu

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Originally Posted by AtlantaBishop (Post 1107305)

Thanks, I am trying! Maybe all my frustrations come to a head when I am on here - after I tuck my 3 year old in! LOL

YOU have a 3 year old? Really? For some reason, I always took you for older than that. Sorry.

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Originally Posted by AtlantaBishop (Post 1107185)

After reading several posts from months ago I feel the need to ask those that I offended to forgive me. I am sorry and I apologize for offending those that I did and you know who you are.
I feel very strongly about tithing - but really started that whole post with some humor about sliding to hell on a dime that you steal out of God's Dollar.
I really do not believe you will go to hell for not tithing and that God is full of Grace & Mercy and He is our only and final judge. I am a tither but I have no right to tell anyone they are going to hell for not tithing. Again, I apologize for posting all that. I am pretty passionate when I write and I know at times it is offensive even if I am trying to be humorous.

I know I offended some women who criticized Pastor Carroll Magruder. I just hate to see people putting out private conversations and airing their and others dirty laundry for everyone to see - especially when they do not have all the facts, but I still should have toned that all down. I know that hurting people hurt people and I should have tried to help heal those women instead of adding fuel to their fire. Again, I am sorry.

I do not want to debate or argue about any of this - it will not change anybodies mind and will only stir up people so - please do not expect to engage me on these matters.

I will try and do better. Those that know me know that I am not mean spirited and I love to laugh and cut up. From reading some of this today - it seems I let things get out of hand.
I really hope to do better.
Bless you!
AB/WWP

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Lots better than quarterly, I guess. :heeheehee

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Originally Posted by AtlantaBishop (Post 1107185)

I guess this means I can cancel the drive to get money to buy you prozac? LOL!!! I avoided every single one of those threads but was a shocked and amazed observer. You did not seem yourself.

An extremely refreshing post.

Good post and good spirit about it.

The words of the reckless pierce like swords,
but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
Proverbs 12:18, NIV

So glad the new meds are working for you!

No, seriously, thanks for the apology.

What a great thread and what a show of Christian compassion and humility. I am thankful for all the brothers and sisters here on this forum, and I am so glad to see Bro. Epley back as well. Sometimes we all have a tendancy to be critical of each other (you know, libs, cons, ultra cons etc.)

I still believe we need each other and yes that includes the very conservative. I heard it said one time by a preacher that having very conservative brothers and sisters helps to keep the church balanced from tipping into the world.

At any rate, regardless of where you are in things like Tithing, modest apparel etc. We need to do our best to love, not offend. I also believe we need to be liberal in blessing the ministry, both the pastor and missionaries etc. I look at AB and know he has done more for the work of Christ then I ever have, I have no right to be critical of his ministry or his convictions...I do however, need to respect him.

What a refreshing thread!