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Subject: Here's the post I had in mind. There were others....
Author: dori	[ Next Thread \| Previous Thread \| Next Message \| Previous Message ] Date Posted: 11:15:28 10/27/11 Thu In reply to: dori 's message, "Hey, you guys...." on 11:01:35 10/27/11 Thu http://www.voy.com/84031/9/14257.html [ Next Thread \| Previous Thread \| Next Message \| Previous Message ]

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[> Subject: Dori,

Author:
Hillbilly
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Date Posted: 15:14:46 10/27/11 Thu

I could be wrong but I think there are a few reasons for the lack of interest here. 1. Face Book and Twitter 2. Many have specific things in the Bible they are interested in and get bored by the rest. 3. Lack of input from those who read.

Discussion (without degenerating into an argument) is vital to learning. I cannot believe everyone one who reads the things I have posted agrees 100% and when there is doubt it needs to be and should be brought to the board for further discussion. There always should be room for disagreement as long as it remains respectful. I certainly am not against being challenged in my belief's. What I find unacceptable is the constant bickering and arguing that is so prevalent on the old boards we came from. I would have left all of it in my rear view mirror if you, Dori, had not invited me here to share my teaching. For that I humbly thank you.

Just my thoughts.

[> [> Subject: Yes, that's part of it, I'm sure, Dwight

Author:
dori
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Date Posted: 17:30:39 10/27/11 Thu

Everybody is looking for the sound bites and the quick fix, aren't they? I guess that's why I really needed this place. And the people who've come and gone felt the peace here. But other interest come along and soon they forget. I know quite a few have had lifestyle changes and family tragedies they've dealt with, and maybe felt estranged from ALL of the internet doings, not just here.
That's okay, though, HB. I have learned so much from you, and have enjoyed everything you've written--even the few things I didn't understand. I have appreciated your patience with me and your willingness to continue to an empty house. I wrote to Julie again, asking her to grace us every now and then with her presence. And Connie tries, but is easily distracted by her avid interest in politics. BamBob lost his PC twice and has to drive a bus during the day and just doesn't get on much when he has spare time. Bilbo has had serious health issues and reads at many places when he's on--just doesn't write. Kristy and MAtt broke up and I think Kristy's heart was broken. Gerry has asked to come back, but when I gave the okay, hasn't shown the interest. Don't know what happened to Sim and Ghostie. I do see Ghostie every so often on Facebook on some gun issues. Marge came for awhile, but had family and health issues and then started going back to school and got very busy. Granny was too argumentative, and I asked her to leave for everyone else's sakes. Margaret, Jeanette, Sandy and Char are way too outspoken and full of their own take on scripture to be much interested in reading what someone else thinks.
So that leaves you and me, Hillbilly. I hope one little lost lonely soul is enough for you to feel you are wisely spending your valuable time on. I am loving the Genesis study and look forward to maybe a side study on Joseph one day. *-)

[> [> [> Subject: Thanks Dori
Author: Hillbilly [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 19:02:02 10/27/11 Thu If someone gets something out of it and I can be of help then it is worth it to me. I will try spend a little extra time on Joseph when we get there. It is not far down the road. We are well over half way through Genesis and the end is full of end time prophecy through the life of Joseph.

[> [> [> [> Subject: I'm so amazed at the things I've learned
Author: dori [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 22:49:21 10/27/11 Thu It's like it is a whole different book when you bring out all these details I never noticed before. I'll be patient for Joseph... grin

[> [> Subject: Hillbilly

Author:
Connie
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Date Posted: 12:44:16 10/28/11 Fri

I never use Facebook or Twitter. I do post at Potpourri frequently and, lately, less and less here. Don't know why but I'm not on my computer as much as I used to be. I don't know if you're familiar with Glenn Beck but he has his own TV station, GBTV, and is putting on some excellent shows and one that I thoroughly enjoyed was the one from Israel. He is speaking out very strongly in favor of the Jews and Israel which is dear to my heart. I subscribed to GBTV and watch his shows. He is a Mormon but his comments are strictly from the Bible and it's teachings. He never mentions the Mormon church per se.

[> [> [> Subject: Yes, I am familiar

Author:
Hillbilly
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Date Posted: 19:08:35 10/28/11 Fri

with Beck. I have seen him on t.v. some and do agree with most of what he says and yes he does stay away from any Mormon teachings that are not in sync. with mainstream protestantism or for that matter the Catholic Church. I have listened to snippets here and there on the radio. I don't have the opportunity to listen often as he is on while I am at work.

I can read Beck much better than I can listen to him. Listening to him on radio he comes across many times as insincere. Some of his antics are downright childish on radio. What I have seen on t.v. is much more mature and I might be able to bear that.

While I do agree with most of what he says he does seem at times to get carried away with sensationalism.

Glad to see you in here again.

God bless,
Dwight