Members rudywoofs (Pam) Posted June 10, 2006 Members Posted June 10, 2006 I just found out about 5 minutes ago that once again I have been royally screwed by so-called professed Christians - this time, on another Christian (?) forum. []http://img.inkfrog.com/pix/Rudywoofs/icon_evil.gif[/] The Admin has somehow gotten hold of the password for my username and posted garbage as if it was me posting.... Then proceeded to act the part of the holy incensed Admin and banned me. I can't even defend my name.[]http://img.inkfrog.com/pix/Rudywoofs/icon_evil.gif[/] (no, it wasn't under my rudywoofs username - that's the only good thing about this mess) <img src="/adventist/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> Every blasted time I start thinking "okay Pam, you're on your way to Christ - you're finally getting a tentative foothold," some stupid Christian steps up to the plate and socks me one in the gut! []http://img.inkfrog.com/pix/Rudywoofs/icon_evil.gif[/] I've about had it. Quote Pam Meddle Not In the Affairs of Dragons; for You Are Crunchy and Taste Good with Ketchup. If we all sang the same note in the choir, there'd never be any harmony. Funny, isn't it, how we accept Grace for ourselves and demand justice for others?
Moderators LynnDel Posted June 10, 2006 Moderators Posted June 10, 2006 Anyone can call themselves Christian. It's only those who act like Christ because they have Christ in them who are truly Christians. We all have to watch out for those wolves in sheeps' clothing. They exist in every flock. Even here. Prayers, LD Quote LD
Stan Posted June 10, 2006 Posted June 10, 2006 I am so sorry that happened, <img src="/adventist/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> Stan Quote If you receive benefit to being here please help out with expenses. https://www.paypal.me/clubadventist Administrator of a few websites like https://adventistdating.com
Clio Posted June 10, 2006 Posted June 10, 2006 Pam I am sooo sorry. But what Lynndel said is spot on. Anyone can claim to be a Christian. But just because they say it, doesn't mean it's true. You can tell from their actions whether or not they are what they say they are. <img src="/adventist/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> I know it sounds trite Pam, because it's so easy to say, but True Jesus knows what happened, and knows exactly how you feel. And He also knows all the possible outcomes, ramifications, and implications of every thing that happens. Romans 8:28 says that all things work together for good for those who love Abba. Pam, it says ALL things. Not just the good things, but all things. Even the mean, hateful, cruel, spiteful things. Somehow, someway, Abba and True Jesus always manage to turn it to our benefit. Even if we don't recognize it at the time. Let me ask you this.... If you hadn't had all these dreadful, "Christian", even SDA's, contributing to this time of trial in your life, would you be asking these questions? Would you be seeking to understand the meat of the Word of Abba that helps you to grow in Him, or would you still be satisfied with the milk that goes down easy as a new and baby believer? Would you be taking the first steps on that path to connect in that deep and meaningful way you long for? <img src="/adventist/images/graemlins/thumbsup.gif" alt="" /> Quote A heart where He alone has first place.
Moderators Nan Posted June 10, 2006 Moderators Posted June 10, 2006 I am sorry too Pam that you had that experience. Clio has some good comments, I hope that you are not too 'bugged' by the episode. Sounds like those admins have some weird ways of dealing with others. But even if we say so ourselves, we are overall a nice bunch here. <img src="/adventist/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Hope you find it that way. Quote
Members rudywoofs (Pam) Posted June 10, 2006 Author Members Posted June 10, 2006 Yes, I do think you guys are rather extraordinary - and in a very genuine way. I ... I feel very priveleged to be here ::trembling sigh:: I'm thinking it might be better if I go back into lurk mode. I feel like I've caused problems here at CA. <img src="/adventist/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> Quote Pam Meddle Not In the Affairs of Dragons; for You Are Crunchy and Taste Good with Ketchup. If we all sang the same note in the choir, there'd never be any harmony. Funny, isn't it, how we accept Grace for ourselves and demand justice for others?
Clio Posted June 10, 2006 Posted June 10, 2006 Don't you dare go back into lurk mode! I worry too much about you when you up and vanish. And then my prayers for you change... to get her back here Abba, I'm worryin' again! <img src="/adventist/images/graemlins/sparkleheart.gif" alt="" /> Quote A heart where He alone has first place.
Moderators Nan Posted June 10, 2006 Moderators Posted June 10, 2006 No, please don't go into lurk mode, Pam. Just go on posting what you feel you want to, your questions here have been good for us, we all need to think deeply about why we are where we are. Besides that, we LIKE having you here. <img src="/adventist/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Quote
Planey Posted June 10, 2006 Posted June 10, 2006 Pam, please don't go invisible on us. I am a teacher and I tell my students that I love for them to ask questions. For you see if one person asks a question I can guarantee that at least four or five others have been thinking the same question but had not got up the courage to ask. I know I have often had cause to be glad you had raised an issue as I had been troubled by some closely related thing. Often you have been able to articulate it much more clearly and succinctly than I could have done. Thank you for that and please continue, Another thought is that I personally have been helped in my journey to know Jesus better by the interaction with loving fellow lovers of the Lord here on CA. Perhaps that could be your experience too and that is why He has led you here in the first place? Please stay here - and visible! Graeme Quote Graeme____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Stan Posted June 10, 2006 Posted June 10, 2006 </font><blockquote><font class="small">Quote:</font><hr /> rudywoofs said: I'm thinking it might be better if I go back into lurk mode. I feel like I've caused problems here at CA. <img src="/adventist/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> <hr /></blockquote><font class="post"> No!!! I think you have been a blessing. You have shared with others your story and it has been encouraging to me, you have also shared your pain, and my heart went out to you, and you have given hope and advise to us on how we can share the gospel with a group that we know nothing about... I appreciate you being here, you are a 'keeper'. Courage Stan Quote If you receive benefit to being here please help out with expenses. https://www.paypal.me/clubadventist Administrator of a few websites like https://adventistdating.com
Moderators LynnDel Posted June 10, 2006 Moderators Posted June 10, 2006 I'm adding my vote to that of everyone above, Pam. I admire your courage in asking the tough questions and pointing out what doesn't make sense from your perspective - things that we all need to reevaluate. Hugs & prayers, LynnDel Quote LD
Amelia Posted June 10, 2006 Posted June 10, 2006 Pam, if you back down and return to lurk mode, you have let the other side win. That's what they want. For you to become a NON participant. But you are bigger and stronger than they are. Don't stop posting. Don't stop questioning. Don't stop because God doesn't stop either. Quote <p><span style="color:#0000FF;"><span style="font-weight:bold;"><span style="font-style:italic;">"Do not use harmful words, but only helpful words, the kind that build up and provide what is needed, so that what you say will do good to those who hear you."</span></span> Eph 4:29</span><br><br><img src="http://banners.wunderground.com/weathersticker/gizmotimetemp_both/US/OR/Fairview.gif" alt="Fairview.gif"> Fairview Or</p>
Members rudywoofs (Pam) Posted June 10, 2006 Author Members Posted June 10, 2006 I really had to think hard about posting again. Had to think hard about a lot of things. <img src="/adventist/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> (Still do...) I know there's no guarantees that someone here won't go out of their way to hurt me - but it does seem to me that the people here are *different* []http://img.inkfrog.com/pix/Rudywoofs/icon_confused.gif[/] - can't quite put my finger on the reason though - but different in a good way. Okay. Lurking is out/stumbling about is in... (thanks for the encouragement []http://img.inkfrog.com/pix/Rudywoofs/grphug.gif[/]...I honestly was feeling like dusting off the broom.) Quote Pam Meddle Not In the Affairs of Dragons; for You Are Crunchy and Taste Good with Ketchup. If we all sang the same note in the choir, there'd never be any harmony. Funny, isn't it, how we accept Grace for ourselves and demand justice for others?
Clio Posted June 10, 2006 Posted June 10, 2006 <img src="/adventist/images/graemlins/coolhello.gif" alt="" /> Quote A heart where He alone has first place.
puddles Posted June 11, 2006 Posted June 11, 2006 Hey Pam, you are not alone! There are times when I feel way outta my league but then I remember that we are ALL children of the most high God and just because some of the folks have lots of letters behind their name or live in certain places or have a certain "tude", that's ok. Not even all the disciples could get along 100% of the time! Don't ever hesitate to post about something you feel strongly about. Like Graeme said, you have a great way of writing what you feel and prolly what several others feel if the truth be known! I personally have been blessed by you many times over! []http://www.longdog.karoo.net/smilies/bttt.gif[/] Quote
Members rudywoofs (Pam) Posted June 11, 2006 Author Members Posted June 11, 2006 thanks for wanting me to stay :-) I thought I could sort out my spiritual confusion and questions, but I'm not doing such a hot job of it - and I'm scaring myself. <img src="/adventist/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> I really do think I've caused a goodly share of hard feelings on the forum amongst members. I never ever meant to do that. It will be better for all if I step back. <img src="/adventist/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> ::steps out:: Quote Pam Meddle Not In the Affairs of Dragons; for You Are Crunchy and Taste Good with Ketchup. If we all sang the same note in the choir, there'd never be any harmony. Funny, isn't it, how we accept Grace for ourselves and demand justice for others?
Moderators Nan Posted June 11, 2006 Moderators Posted June 11, 2006 Pam, you have not caused any hard feelings. If some people on here have reacted to each other, that is not your problem. It is theirs (if such has happened). You have brought up questions we all need to consider. We are grateful for that. There are always going to be people who cannot have a discussion without a bit of angst getting stirred - but again, that is NOT your concern. Please keep coming here, we like you round. Quote
Moderators Nan Posted June 11, 2006 Moderators Posted June 11, 2006 <img src="/adventist/images/graemlins/129933-offtopic2.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/adventist/images/graemlins/129933-offtopic2.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/adventist/images/graemlins/129933-offtopic2.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/adventist/images/graemlins/129933-offtopic2.gif" alt="" /> This has nothing at all to do with this thread, but commenting on LynnDel's new avatar. Did you take the picture on your recent trip? Coming out of shadows into the light? I like it. <img src="/adventist/images/graemlins/focus.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/adventist/images/graemlins/focus.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/adventist/images/graemlins/focus.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/adventist/images/graemlins/focus.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/adventist/images/graemlins/focus.gif" alt="" /> Quote
olger Posted June 11, 2006 Posted June 11, 2006 Jesus would you please call the enemy before your throne and judge him? gcw Quote "Please don't feed the drama queens.."
Moderators Jeannieb43 Posted June 11, 2006 Moderators Posted June 11, 2006 Nan, you took the words right out of my mouth--er, keyboard! I too thought LynnDel's new avatar epitomized a new sunrise in her life. (Maybe a new love....) Go to it, LynnDel! I love your new avatar. <img src="/adventist/images/graemlins/focus.gif" alt="" /> Quote Jeannie<br /><br /><br />...Change is inevitable; growth is optional....
Moderators Jeannieb43 Posted June 11, 2006 Moderators Posted June 11, 2006 Pam, if CA is not a place where we can all feel free -- then where else would we go?! Here you are free to be/say/express your self! We love you, just as you are. Hopefully, we're all modeling Christ to everybody here. God loves you, and so do we. Quote Jeannie<br /><br /><br />...Change is inevitable; growth is optional....
Members rudywoofs (Pam) Posted June 11, 2006 Author Members Posted June 11, 2006 ::flies back in:: you guys are addicting. <img src="/adventist/images/graemlins/wub.gif" alt="" /> Quote Pam Meddle Not In the Affairs of Dragons; for You Are Crunchy and Taste Good with Ketchup. If we all sang the same note in the choir, there'd never be any harmony. Funny, isn't it, how we accept Grace for ourselves and demand justice for others?
puddles Posted June 11, 2006 Posted June 11, 2006 YAY!!! <img src="/adventist/images/graemlins/23_30_104.gif" alt="" /> Quote
Clio Posted June 11, 2006 Posted June 11, 2006 </font><blockquote><font class="small">Quote:</font><hr /> rudywoofs said: ::flies back in:: you guys are addicting. <img src="/adventist/images/graemlins/wub.gif" alt="" /> <hr /></blockquote><font class="post"> <img src="/adventist/images/graemlins/thankyousign.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/adventist/images/graemlins/luxhello.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/adventist/images/graemlins/coolhello.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/adventist/images/graemlins/23_30_104.gif" alt="" /> Now, CUT THAT OUT!!! Quit quitting already... I come here to make sure YOU are ok, and wind up getting involved in discussions. Prayin' for your struggles Pam. Quote A heart where He alone has first place.
Administrators Gail Posted June 11, 2006 Administrators Posted June 11, 2006 I think we have a 5-star cast here Pam, I am sure that you have found some of those whom you have learned to trust. That is great! You see that you have a lot of support within the group What is happening is that Satan is seeing what is going on in your life and wants to discourage you. He makes it his work to make people suffer This is a good time to pray, and if you can't just let someone here know and they can pray for you and with you. Remember that Satan has already lost the battle. He just wants to drag as many as he can down with him. Praise be to the God of our salvation! Jesus is our Advocate (he's on OUR side) Quote Isaiah 32:17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.
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