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[Guest Calamity]

When I first started posting here regularly, it was so nice, and much more friendly than other boards I've been to. I asked all kinds of questions, and instead of getting blasted or ridiculed, I'd usually get some pretty good replies and help, and still do. I appreciate that a whole lot, and it means a lot to me.

With all that's been going on lately, it almost feels like something has broken loose here. I don't know why, or what, or if it'll keep on or anything. I just wanted to say that I'm probably going to back off for a while, and try not to post (that may be hard to do..). Maybe it'll get better, or maybe it's just me. I wouldn't doubt that at all, but all the contrary posts really bother me, and leave a bad feeling after reading or responding, so I'll back off for now. I've already done that some, but probably not enough.

This is a great board, with a lot of wonderful folks, and I wouldn't want to do anything to cause a problem by responding to some of the things that have been being put on here lately. Hang in there, and I'll probably talk at ya'll later on.

[Crusader4Christ]

Calamity, yes, this is a great board, the best one I have been to thus far. How

ever, all sorts of, how should I put it, judgmental people, have been arriving

here, and quickly for that matter. They're a dime a dozen, and maybe more

now. This is how forums.christiansunite got lost in the land of savage wolves, and thusly, it has been overexposed to and infiltrated by all sorts of people ( homosexuals, atheists, false prophets, etc.)

Calamity, I hope these boards get back to what they were like before - peaceful, and a great place to study the Bible and to glorify the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.

PS: I hope we do got back to what we were.

Edited August 30, 2003 by Crusader4Christ

[traveller]

Calamity, I apologize and ask your forgiveness if I have in any way offended you. That is certainly not my intent. Like you, I love this place. There has been contention here lately and more than a couple of people have talked to me about it. I for one am glad that you started this thread. Perhaps it is time for all of us (myself included) to spend some time in the word and in prayer. This ministry is doing good work. Maybe it's under attack. Certainly it has been "unusual" for a while.

[Ovedya]

Calmity and Crusader,

I have been noticing this also. It's almost as if Worthy were being promoted on a couple of other boards on the internet.

Be that as it may, I think that the Lord will sift out the wheat from the chaff (sic). I am committed to moderating a board that is safe and condusive to life-flowing fellowship in the Body of Christ. Like you said, C4C these guys are a dime a dozen. I think that patience is the answer...

[tsth]

In His Love,

Suzanne

[traveller]

God-man - thank you for your dedication to this board. You ARE appreciated! I know that the job of moderator is hard, and I commend you for your fairness.

[Catsmeow]

It seemed to happen around June. Then got worse and worse.

That's why I suggested the Advanced Board...a quiet place for anyone who's a regular.

I know that when I needed godly advice ...I felt safe going there. I couldn't handle someone I didn't know at all popping in and getting nasty.

BTW, I thank all of you for your prayers and jewels of wisdom...many of you all have been such a sweet blessing to me...

AND some new members, like Sagz and Hazel have been a dear blessing to me already.

I guess I have trouble with a total stranger who pops in and begins to come on too strong, having never made even a proper introduction.

Calam, YOU have been a blessing to me also...and if you feel you need a break from the boards right now, then maybe you can PM your online friends at least. There's at least privacy in that...

[sagz4Christ]

Ithink I need to take this time to apologize officially to everyone on this board. I came in and (unintentionally) found myself in the middle of some heated debates. I posted a few times out of...not really anger, but annoyance and in my mind I was thinking..."I'll set these Christians straight!" Not knowing that God was doing a work in me. I need to say that I have made an honest effort to apologize when I am in the wrong and for the most part, I feel it has been accepted, but I need to apologize to everyone that has happened upon my seething posts.

I have mellowed out now and intend to do my part to build up the body. I told godrulz that I am not a very lerned man and sometimes I may not make any sense, but I post from my heart and have a hard time getting my point across.

Please bear with me as I continue to grow and learn what it means to edify and not destroy.....and hopefully, one day....I will have something "worthy" to contribute!

To Cats....... .................. thank you for the compliment! Again you humble me....

By His Blood;

~Sagz

[Guest Calamity]

sagz, I enjoy your posts. And, no one needs to apologize towards me. I probably get a little cranky at times, and that's why I was going to back off. And will do my best to back off if I can't post replies in a gentle manner.

Some of the things have been really hard to take, sitting still (Satan = Adam, serpent seed, Satan, Jesus brothers, etc.), but I'm going to do my best to reply when I'm composed and not upset.

[George]

I think it's a good thing to sometimes let it all hang out! We aren't perfect and we are striving to be the BEST we can BE! In order to move forward sometimes we need to recognize where everyone is standing and what's the problems involved. From that vantage point, then move forward. I just posted a long thread, which I believe is insightful to the recent situation on the boards. My observations under the What's happening in Worthy Ministries thread.

Your brother in Messiah with much agape love,

George