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5 stages to acceptance of the New CF

Denial : The initial stage: "It can't be happening."

Anger : "How dare you do this to me?!

Bargaining : " Let it stay as it was and we'll be good!"

Depression : "I'm so sad, why bother even staying here?

Acceptance : "I know that I will be in a better place."



So where are you? ;)
 
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Hey Erwin, I want to buy your Christian Forums Internet site.

How much?

I don't think Erwin is in this for the money...

And if he was, you'd be looking at upwards of 2 million USD if other forum sales of this size are any indication.
 
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Ok, what PURPOSE but BICKERING does this thread have?

CLOSE PLEASE!!!!!
Bickering... or "venting" as some might call it, can be healthy when it helps people to work through the fears, frustrations, anxiety, concerns and anger they may feel at change. I personally think the thread is a good thing. If I'm not mistaken, I've seen a noticeable degree of adjustment from 24-hours ago.

It's Erwin's thread and I've caught him looking in a time or two. That's good too. People need to know that he's watching. I think we need to trust him here. He'll keep the thread open for as long as it serves a purpose.
 
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drstevej said:
Erwin,

We are both elders in our churches. I ask you to read Paul's words to elders in Acts 20:28-30

Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood.

I know that after my departure savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock;

and from among your own selves men will arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away the disciples after them.
The New CF is opening the door to ravenous cultists and gospel denying liberals.

Do you want to give account to the Lord for this? The Erwin I use to know understood the danger of cults and protected the sheep.

Brother, be very careful with the sheep bought with the precious blood of Christ.

In Him,
Steve
 
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Flying Spaghetti Monster is an abomination! C'mon IPU is pink AND invisible! How can you not SEE the truth in THAT!

Lisa

What a terrible thing to say
Are you serious or joking? I was joking. Naturally, I believe in a Living God who bled and died for me at Calvary. Jesus is my Lord and Saviour.
Lisa

Yes, I was joking, :sorry: it used to be one of my fav. threads on a different site.
 
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Bickering... or "venting" as some might call it, can be healthy when it helps people to work through the fears, frustrations, anxiety, concerns and anger they may feel at change. I personally think the thread is a good thing. If I'm not mistaken, I've seen a noticeable degree of adjustment from 24-hours ago.

I agree, shutting down discussion isn't a good idea. (IMHO)
tulc(transparency take a lot more work but is worth it) :)
 
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Quote:
Originally Posted by drstevej
Erwin,

We are both elders in our churches. I ask you to read Paul's words to elders in Acts 20:28-30

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Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood.

I know that after my departure savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock;

and from among your own selves men will arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away the disciples after them.
The New CF is opening the door to ravenous cultists and gospel denying liberals.

Do you want to give account to the Lord for this? The Erwin I use to know understood the danger of cults and protected the sheep.

Brother, be very careful with the sheep bought with the precious blood of Christ.

In Him,
Steve


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Though I am just a lay person, this perhaps is a better representation of what I was trying to say than how I said it myself. I agree with this Statement from Steve very much....

Twist Tim
 
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