Re: PPH destroys books authored by WWPF?- Rieder n
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Originally Posted by dizzyde
Cindy, that is sooooo not true, I think you are at burn out point, you need to take a breather for a few days. It happens to us all, it really does help to step away for a little bit. That is why I generally try to stay off of here on the weekends, I need a break!
I LOVE YOU MY SISTER!!!!
Girl, you and a few others keep me sane........... Or as close as I can get to it...........
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If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
2 Chronicles 7:14 KJV
He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? Micah 6:8 KJV
Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. 1 John 3:2 KJV
Re: PPH destroys books authored by WWPF?- Rieder n
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Originally Posted by dizzyde
.....well....not sayin nuthin....
uh huh!
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If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
2 Chronicles 7:14 KJV
He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? Micah 6:8 KJV
Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. 1 John 3:2 KJV
Re: PPH destroys books authored by WWPF?- Rieder n
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Originally Posted by cneasttx
I have recently returned to church. It is a UPCI church. Just because I am not a pastor or preacher does not mean it doesn't affect me when people are so critical. My local church and pastor are nothing like the way most are portrayed here, nor have I known but 1 UPC preacher that I can honestly say I have no respect for. I am not God therefore I cannot judge anyone and yet I feel so affected by some of the rhetoric here and the absolute joy some seem to feel in criticizing and belittleing preachers. Their excuses are tiresome, their agendas plain, and yet they continue to use this forum as if anyone here can change what they feel is wrong with the UPCI and it's leadership. I really pray for a lot of people here on this forum and I just feel hurt.
I guess I will just have to continue to pray for a right spirit and that I treat others here on AFF the way I believe I as a christian should.
Thanks for sharing this, and I can understand your frustration now.
I pretty much try to overlook the extremists on both sides, although sometimes I do allow myself to get dragged into the conversations, and then I'm upset with myself, lol.
Sounds like you're doing the right thing in praying for a right spirit. I enjoy reading your posts here, and would hate to see you leave. Some days you just have to shut the computer off and get away from it, and then come back.
Whatever you decide, I'd support you, but trust me, not all of us hate the UPC, even those of us who left it. And, not all who post what might appear to be anti-UPC threads are UPC haters, either. Sometimes it's catharctic, when you've been entrenched in something for so many years, it's hard to leave it and find balance immediately. You go back and forth a few times, and in the process come off as an extremist on either side - sometimes both at the same time!
But, we love you here, and I hope you can find the peace of mind you need to stay and post on the threads that uplift you, and avoid the ones that bring you down!
__________________ "Many people view their relationship with God like a "color by number" picture. It's easier to let someone else define the boundaries, tell them which blanks to fill in, and what color to use than it is for them to take a blank canvas and seek inspiration from the Source in order to paint their own masterpiece"
Re: PPH destroys books authored by WWPF?- Rieder n
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Originally Posted by Pressing-On
I wuz trying to do my part to help ya!! I just want to be a blessing!
YUP!
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If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
2 Chronicles 7:14 KJV
He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? Micah 6:8 KJV
Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. 1 John 3:2 KJV
Re: PPH destroys books authored by WWPF?- Rieder n
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Originally Posted by Michael Phelps
Thanks for sharing this, and I can understand your frustration now.
I pretty much try to overlook the extremists on both sides, although sometimes I do allow myself to get dragged into the conversations, and then I'm upset with myself, lol.
Sounds like you're doing the right thing in praying for a right spirit. I enjoy reading your posts here, and would hate to see you leave. Some days you just have to shut the computer off and get away from it, and then come back.
Whatever you decide, I'd support you, but trust me, not all of us hate the UPC, even those of us who left it. And, not all who post what might appear to be anti-UPC threads are UPC haters, either. Sometimes it's catharctic, when you've been entrenched in something for so many years, it's hard to leave it and find balance immediately. You go back and forth a few times, and in the process come off as an extremist on either side - sometimes both at the same time!
But, we love you here, and I hope you can find the peace of mind you need to stay and post on the threads that uplift you, and avoid the ones that bring you down!
Thanks Michael, I am just really trying to have a good attitude on here. I will just keep on praying and know that God is in control. A couple of my faults, letting God have control, and keeping my mouth shut........... Pray for me.
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If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
2 Chronicles 7:14 KJV
He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? Micah 6:8 KJV
Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. 1 John 3:2 KJV
Re: PPH destroys books authored by WWPF?- Rieder n
As a generalrule I try not to form an opinion about an occurence unless a.) I know it to be fact and b.) I know all of the pertinent details.
Just throwing this out there. Is it not conceivable that someone who used to be very high-profile in an organization, and then left on terms that included them feeling that said organization is heading in the wrong direction, may not want to appear associated with the organization. Is it not possible that they do not want their pictures and writings paraded by that organization lest it send the wrong message to their followers. Is it not possible that they now prefer their writings to be handled by their new preferred publishing house and do not want the previous organization to benefit from their book or from their appearance in their publications.
If I were a high-profile member of a group and I left on certain terms, I may not want that group to be able to still use my profile, name recognition, appearance, or have to have my followers have to reach my work through them.
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Re: PPH destroys books authored by WWPF?- Rieder n
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Originally Posted by tstew
As a generalrule I try not to form an opinion about an occurence unless a.) I know it to be fact and b.) I know all of the pertinent details.
Just throwing this out there. Is it not conceivable that someone who used to be very high-profile in an organization, and then left on terms that included them feeling that said organization is heading in the wrong direction, may not want to appear associated with the organization. Is it not possible that they do not want their pictures and writings paraded by that organization lest it send the wrong message to their followers. Is it not possible that they now prefer their writings to be handled by their new preferred publishing house and do not want the previous organization to benefit from their book or from their appearance in their publications.
If I were a high-profile member of a group and I left on certain terms, I may not want that group to be able to still use my profile, name recognition, appearance, or have to have my followers have to reach my work through them.
Good thoughts Brother Stewart.
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If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
2 Chronicles 7:14 KJV
He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? Micah 6:8 KJV
Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. 1 John 3:2 KJV
Or as close as I can get to it...........
Pray for me.
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