I am so thankful to have been raised in the UPC...

[kristian's_mom]

After reading a book called Escape by Carolyn Jessop. She was born into the FLDS and at age 18 forced to be the 4th wife of a 50 year old man. Eight kids, sixteen years, and two more "sister wives" later she finally escapes. Yes, I am truly thankful.....

[Baron1710]

I am thankful to have been raised in the UPC, in no particular order:

1. I got to be the odd man out in PE wearing sweat pants when everyone else was wearing shorts.

2. I learned to determine my position in Christ by how I felt.

3. I learned how to judge other's salvation by what they wear.

4. I learned that being out of control in church was being "in the spirit."

5. I was able to avoid all the evil trappings of playing the sports I loved, but could only play if it was in the neighborhood or at a church outing.

6. I learned to evaluate a message by the decibel of the preacher rather than the content of the message.

The list could go on and on but I got a yard to mow...in my short sleeves and short pants.

[Mr. Smith]

Originally Posted by Baron1710

I am thankful to have been raised in the UPC, in no particular order:

1. I got to be the odd man out in PE wearing sweat pants when everyone else was wearing shorts.

2. I learned to determine my position in Christ by how I felt.

3. I learned how to judge other's salvation by what they wear.

4. I learned that being out of control in church was being "in the spirit."

5. I was able to avoid all the evil trappings of playing the sports I loved, but could only play if it was in the neighborhood or at a church outing.

6. I learned to evaluate a message by the decibel of the preacher rather than the content of the message.

The list could go on and on but I got a yard to mow...in my short sleeves and short pants.

No, no, no, keep typing, don't mow the yard. It can wait!!!!

GREAT post!

[ILG]

I am so thankful to have been raised in the alcoholic family I was. I was never raped!

[faithit166]

Originally Posted by Baron1710

I am thankful to have been raised in the UPC, in no particular order:

1. I got to be the odd man out in PE wearing sweat pants when everyone else was wearing shorts.

2. I learned to determine my position in Christ by how I felt.

3. I learned how to judge other's salvation by what they wear.

4. I learned that being out of control in church was being "in the spirit."

5. I was able to avoid all the evil trappings of playing the sports I loved, but could only play if it was in the neighborhood or at a church outing.

6. I learned to evaluate a message by the decibel of the preacher rather than the content of the message.

The list could go on and on but I got a yard to mow...in my short sleeves and short pants.

sounds like a heart problem to me,lord search our hearts

[Mr. Smith]

Originally Posted by faithit166

sounds like a heart problem to me,lord search our hearts

Oh please.

[faithit166]

mr smith have you come to educate us and speak for the lord,can you read peoples hearts

[Mr. Smith]

Originally Posted by faithit166

mr smith have you come to educate us and speak for the lord,can you read peoples hearts

Whatever.


It was still a great post!

[kristian's_mom]

Originally Posted by faithit166

mr smith have you come to educate us and speak for the lord,can you read peoples hearts

Can YOU read people's hearts?

Originally Posted by faithit166

sounds like a heart problem to me,lord search our hearts

Guess so.

[Baron1710]

Originally Posted by faithit166

sounds like a heart problem to me,lord search our hearts

Well I guess if we gave the UPC a metaphorical heart then I guess you could say they have a heart problem.

As for me I have been given a new heart one that doesn't have to determine if another man's servant is living right.

One that can play sports and glorify God while doing it.

One that knows I am loved for who I am in Christ not for what I do.