Gambling with our kids!!!!

[secretplace]

Originally Posted by RevDWW

What about the one who played sports staying in church?

He lucked out and we're glad he did!

[RevDWW]

Originally Posted by secretplace

He lucked out and we're glad he did!

"Lucked out"!!!!! You don't believe in letting kids play sports but you believe in luck?????

No luck involved, I can assure you........

[Whole Hearted]

Originally Posted by secretplace

Is it right? Is it worth it to gamble with our kids?

We place them in vulnerable situations especially our teens which may not be the best for them. Some have godly parents to "watch" over them and some don't. Sad to say, ashes to ashes and dust to dust is pronounced over some of them spiritually.

Yes there are those who argue that fences keep any and all interaction with the world from happening. Hey there's more ways to interact with the world than over a basketball, football etc. I see strength in saying "I don't want a sport to be my god." I know people who have stepped back from great careers in the sports world because they felt it was going to be a hindrance to them spiritually.

And yes there are those who argue that we make "whimps" out of our kids by protecting them from pitfalls.

And yes you are absolutely right that there is no guarantee if you protect them that they will turn out good.

My argument is that teens are too "precious" to be gambled with in the sports arena.

What think ye?

Very Good Post

[CC1]

Originally Posted by rrford

Especially the thin crust double hamburger one I just ate. LOL!

Hey, I am going to be in NYC for the first time in a couple of weeks. Is NY style pizza really that much better?

I normally like thick pizza best but I have to admit that thin crust pizza in NYC is great!!

A few years ago when my son and I flew there for a weekend with my daughter and wife (who were already there on business for a few weeks) my daughter insisted we go for lunch at her favorite Italian restauranat. Three of us had pizza and my son had a hamburger. The bill was only $95.00 for lunch for four people!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I could not afford to be in NYC very long.

[Nahum]

Originally Posted by secretplace

He lucked out and we're glad he did!

How funny. He lucked out. The big bad devil must not have wanted him as badly.

Originally Posted by Whole Hearted

Very Good Post

You already said that once... like 10 minutes ago....


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Originally Posted by Whole Hearted

Very Good Post.

[rrford]

Originally Posted by Ronzo

Hang on... let me get Daniel...


Hey Dan... he's asking if NY pizza is better.





It is the best, Fordie.
The absolute best.

If you can find 'em, try Lombardi's or Grimaldi's.... but just about any pizza place in NY will be good.

I am flying into Newark on a Thursday and spending that evening and all day Friday in the city. Surely we can find one of those somewhere.

[Nahum]

Originally Posted by Ronzo

You already said that once... like 10 minutes ago....


see

But, oh my, what clarity of thought! I am in shock and awe!

[secretplace]

Originally Posted by RevDWW

"Lucked out"!!!!! You don't believe in letting kids play sports but you believe in luck?????

No luck involved, I can assure you........

I can quote you an example of a young lady whose father (Pentecostal) died when she was a child and whose mother didn't serve God who became very involved with sports and lost out with God. She may be trying to make her way back now...has taken a step or two in the right direction.

[secretplace]

RRFord

Why did you say on another thread that you didn't agree that it was wrong to be on sports teams? (I'm too lazy to look back to see exactly what you said.)