What's on your mind?

[SarahsKnight]

I have been reading on and off the last few months through Edward Fudge's The Fire That Consumes (it's really long and exhaustive) and came across this passage I found interesting and just wanted to share here, located in a section where Fudge talks about the book of Revelation and cites the observations of a writer named Hanns Lilje concerning what appears to be the final "battle" between God's believers and the followers of Darkness in Revelation 20:

Hanns Lilje, who finished his commentary while imprisoned under Hitler’s Gestapo, marvels that John gives no description here of any battle. “The very moment when this purpose of God is fulfilled,” he writes, “the mighty power of the beast shrivels up like a collapsed balloon, as if it had never been. It has been unmasked, and its true character revealed: it was empty, futile presumption.”39 Lilje writes, “Fire from heaven falls upon these hosts, and annihilates Satan and his armies. God’s will has triumphed gloriously;

 

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[Rigatoni]

Experienced a tornado yesterday, for the first time ever in my life. Had a couple close calls in the past, but did have a direct hit on Thursday afternoon. Thankfully it was a minor one - most likely a F-0 with somewhere between 50 to 70 mph winds. No major damage in the area, just a lot of tree branches down throughout the city and minor property damage to a few houses.



Before it hit, I had noticed a storm cell building up in the distance, but didn't expect to get anything. I even checked the radar after taking care of some yard work outside, and didn't notice anything out of the ordinary, especially nearby. Then about an hour later and all of a sudden, I heard thunder and what sounded like a steady, heavy rumble. At first I thought it was a train weighed down heavily with supplies, although it sounded unusual and louder than normal. I looked outside and noticed violent rain and wind gusts, but we sometimes get storms like that; nothing weren't not used to. The wind then quickly started escalating more and more, and became constant for about 2 minutes. The entire backyard disappeared entirely, and the side of the house was pelted with golf ball-sized hail (despite being over 100 degrees Fahrenheit outside). It was intense; never felt such a feeling of dread like that before, nor experienced winds that strong. But then, it ended as quickly as it began.

After the storm passed, many of the neighbors came out to survey the damage and discuss with others what just happened; a couple of them seemed to be in minor shock (even I was shaken up for a while), although everyone was okay. Debris was also blown in two different directions, which was strange. Everyone immediately began clearing fallen tree limbs; sounds of chainsaws could be heard around the area. I also helped clear my neighbors driveway from a fallen branch. God was definitely with us yesterday. I'm thankful for His protection and that the damage wasn't worse - it could have been much more severe. This storm came out of no where.

I didn't take this pic myself, but this is supposedly a photo of the tornado that hit:

 

[FaithLife1]

My mom and I are going to have a new house built soon in the town that we live in, we love it here and the community is friendly. Building costs and property tax are way cheaper in the country, the lot has to be purchased and we're still looking for a general contractor.

 

[SarahsKnight]

Experienced a tornado yesterday, for the first time ever in my life. Had a couple close calls in the past, but did have a direct hit on Thursday afternoon. Thankfully it was a minor one - most likely a F-0 with somewhere between 50 to 70 mph winds. No major damage in the area, just a lot of tree branches down throughout the city and minor property damage to a few houses.

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Before it hit, I had noticed a storm cell building up in the distance, but didn't expect to get anything. I even checked the radar after taking care of some yard work outside, and didn't notice anything out of the ordinary, especially nearby. Then about an hour later and all of a sudden, I heard thunder and what sounded like a steady, heavy rumble. At first I thought it was a train weighed down heavily with supplies, although it sounded unusual and louder than normal. I looked outside and noticed violent rain and wind gusts, but we sometimes get storms like that; nothing weren't not used to. The wind then quickly started escalating more and more, and became constant for about 2 minutes. The entire backyard disappeared entirely, and the side of the house was pelted with golf ball-sized hail (despite being over 100 degrees Fahrenheit outside). It was intense; never felt such a feeling of dread like that before, nor experienced winds that strong. But then, it ended as quickly as it began.

After the storm passed, many of the neighbors came out to survey the damage and discuss with others what just happened; a couple of them seemed to be in minor shock (even I was shaken up for a while), although everyone was okay. Debris was also blown in two different directions, which was strange. Everyone immediately began clearing fallen tree limbs; sounds of chainsaws could be heard around the area. I also helped clear my neighbors driveway from a fallen branch. God was definitely with us yesterday. I'm thankful for His protection and that the damage wasn't worse - it could have been much more severe. This storm came out of no where.

I didn't take this pic myself, but this is supposedly a photo of the tornado that hit:
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Even if it was just an F0, I imagine that must have been pretty scary for you. I am terrified of ever being in the path of one of these monsters of nature, myself, anyway, and the closest a tornado has ever been to me was the next town over, ten to fifteen miles away.

 

[Rigatoni]

Even if it was just an F0, I imagine that must have been pretty scary for you. I am terrified of ever being in the path of one of these monsters of nature, myself, anyway, and the closest a tornado has ever been to me was the next town over, ten to fifteen miles away.

Yeah it was quite terrifying, especially how quickly it formed and escalated. It was the last thing I expected at the time; there were no tornado warnings or watches when I last checked the radar (about an hour before). Then all of a sudden, the winds picked up and started getting more and more intense. I really didn't know if the wind was going to stop escalating, and was concerned the roof of my house was about to be blown off.

It's one thing to watch a video of a tornado online, but it's quite another to go through it firsthand, knowing you're in real danger and could lose everything in the blink of an eye. I did feel an odd sense of safety though as it was passing over; God certainly protects those who love Him.

 

[Citanul]

I successfully did some DIY this morning, fixing a light that wasn't working, which required taking the socket apart and stripping the wires. It's not a particularly major accomplishment - for many people it would have been a piece of cake. But not with my limited skills, and the light now works and nothing caught fire (which is always a desirable outcome).

 

[sunshineforJesus]

Im so thankful we dont live in a tornado area,Im so sorry for your wreckage anthony.

 

[CodyFaith]

Experienced a tornado yesterday, for the first time ever in my life. Had a couple close calls in the past, but did have a direct hit on Thursday afternoon. Thankfully it was a minor one - most likely a F-0 with somewhere between 50 to 70 mph winds. No major damage in the area, just a lot of tree branches down throughout the city and minor property damage to a few houses.

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Before it hit, I had noticed a storm cell building up in the distance, but didn't expect to get anything. I even checked the radar after taking care of some yard work outside, and didn't notice anything out of the ordinary, especially nearby. Then about an hour later and all of a sudden, I heard thunder and what sounded like a steady, heavy rumble. At first I thought it was a train weighed down heavily with supplies, although it sounded unusual and louder than normal. I looked outside and noticed violent rain and wind gusts, but we sometimes get storms like that; nothing weren't not used to. The wind then quickly started escalating more and more, and became constant for about 2 minutes. The entire backyard disappeared entirely, and the side of the house was pelted with golf ball-sized hail (despite being over 100 degrees Fahrenheit outside). It was intense; never felt such a feeling of dread like that before, nor experienced winds that strong. But then, it ended as quickly as it began.

After the storm passed, many of the neighbors came out to survey the damage and discuss with others what just happened; a couple of them seemed to be in minor shock (even I was shaken up for a while), although everyone was okay. Debris was also blown in two different directions, which was strange. Everyone immediately began clearing fallen tree limbs; sounds of chainsaws could be heard around the area. I also helped clear my neighbors driveway from a fallen branch. God was definitely with us yesterday. I'm thankful for His protection and that the damage wasn't worse - it could have been much more severe. This storm came out of no where.

I didn't take this pic myself, but this is supposedly a photo of the tornado that hit:
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Wow, crazy. Good that things weren't too severe. We've had a few tornados here in Canada as well recently... not particularly common here although they do happen. Something in the air I suppose.

After 18 years, they're finally making Baldur's Gate III!

I played one of those at a buddy's a few times when I was around 8-10 on an old pc I believe... fun game series. Is it still just going to be PC I wonder?

 

[MrMoe]

WOMM:

The rainy season has finally arrived. I love the rain (Except when the power goes out).

Robert Pattinson is the new Batman. I'll withhold my judgment until I see a trailer. When I first heard Heath Ledger would play the Joker I said to myself "The pretty boy from 10 Things I Hate About You?!"

If I ever get to make my version of Ghost Rider, I would probably cast Keanu Reeves as Johnny Blaze. I recently found out he has a love for motorcycles and has played several characters named John, plus he can play a tough guy, but has a heart of gold in real life. Just the way I envisioned my version of Johnny Blaze.

 

[.Mikha'el.]

One of my coworkers came back in after his shift to do some shopping, and he was wearing a shirt that said "I only drink beer on days that end in 'y'". I asked if that meant that he wouldn't be drinking any beer tomorrow because "tomorrow" ends with a "w" instead of "y"

 

[Miles]

Planning to ride a fun mtb trail this weekend.

 

[SarahsKnight]

So I happen across this vid on YT of a girl named Erin reviewing some old NES accessory called the power pad, trying it out with a few games. I found it cute, informative, and entertaining. Three traits that each alone often make a YT vid good, much less a pleasant combination of all three. So I comment (amidst, keep in mind, a sea of comments where guys are obsessing over Erin's legs, so I don't exactly consider myself being lewd here in the least), quite innocently, "Cute, informative, AND entertaining. Well done, Erin. =) "

A day later I get a notice of some guy I don't know replying, "Thirst, creepy, AND weird. Well done, Virgin."



... The bitterness of some folk with their own personal lives that they must project upon some random person through YouTube trolling.

 

[Rigatoni]

So I happen across this vid on YT of a girl named Erin reviewing some old NES accessory called the power pad, trying it out with a few games. I found it cute, informative, and entertaining. Three traits that each alone often make a YT vid good, much less a pleasant combination of all three. So I comment (amidst, keep in mind, a sea of comments where guys are obsessing over Erin's legs, so I don't exactly consider myself being lewd here in the least), quite innocently, "Cute, informative, AND entertaining. Well done, Erin. =) "

A day later I get a notice of some guy I don't know replying, "Thirst, creepy, AND weird. Well done, Virgin."



... The bitterness of some folk with their own personal lives that they must project upon some random person through YouTube trolling.

Sorry to hear about that SK; you're comment certainly didn't come across in the way he was suggesting. I think you hit it spot on - he's projecting himself onto someone else.

I wouldn't take it personal, he's probably just looking for a random person to troll.

 

[SarahsKnight]

I wouldn't take it personal, he's probably just looking for a random person to troll.

I know. Thanks.

 

[MarkSB]

I wasn't expecting to like it, but Aquaman was a decent movie. A little over-the-top at times, but still a decent movie. In the old cartoons from the 80's I think Aquaman had a team of like 5 dolphins - but in this movie he commands like the entire ocean, including about 50,000 sharks, some sea dragons, and a cracken-like creature, lol. I'm not a comic book guy, so maybe that's the way it was in the comics, but it just seemed a little OTT at times. Having the subwoofer going with full bass also helped make it a more enjoyable experience.

Some of the casting was a bit odd though, imo. Like the only black people that were in the movie (2 or 3 characters) were villains. It just seemed a little strange. I don't want to start an internet debate or anything - and I'm not one to get involved in controversies (I avoid them like the plague) - but it made me take notice. Its ok to have a black guy be one of the villains - but then also have some that are good guys. In this movie, all of the black people who were in it were villains. I'm not saying that there was any malicious intent there - it just seemed a bit odd.

But anywho - It's not the greatest movie, but if you like superhero movies to some degree, it's worth a watch.

 

[ReesePiece23]

So I happen across this vid on YT of a girl named Erin reviewing some old NES accessory called the power pad, trying it out with a few games. I found it cute, informative, and entertaining. Three traits that each alone often make a YT vid good, much less a pleasant combination of all three. So I comment (amidst, keep in mind, a sea of comments where guys are obsessing over Erin's legs, so I don't exactly consider myself being lewd here in the least), quite innocently, "Cute, informative, AND entertaining. Well done, Erin. =) "

A day later I get a notice of some guy I don't know replying, "Thirst, creepy, AND weird. Well done, Virgin."



... The bitterness of some folk with their own personal lives that they must project upon some random person through YouTube trolling.

Well, back in the 1920's/30's being a gentleman was ACTUALLY a thing.

I hate how millennial's stigmatise being well mannered.

 

[Citanul]

I've finished checking in for my flight to Germany. This time tomorrow I'll be on my way to my first overseas holiday in a long time.

 

[ReesePiece23]

I've finished checking in for my flight to Germany. This time tomorrow I'll be on my way to my first overseas holiday in a long time.

You can't go wrong with Germany. Some of those little towns (particularly on the Dutch border like Kleve) are just magnificent.

 

[kittysbecute]

I wasn't expecting to like it, but Aquaman was a decent movie. A little over-the-top at times, but still a decent movie. In the old cartoons from the 80's I think Aquaman had a team of like 5 dolphins - but in this movie he commands like the entire ocean, including about 50,000 sharks, some sea dragons, and a cracken-like creature, lol. I'm not a comic book guy, so maybe that's the way it was in the comics, but it just seemed a little OTT at times. Having the subwoofer going with full bass also helped make it a more enjoyable experience.

Some of the casting was a bit odd though, imo. Like the only black people that were in the movie (2 or 3 characters) were villains. It just seemed a little strange. I don't want to start an internet debate or anything - and I'm not one to get involved in controversies (I avoid them like the plague) - but it made me take notice. Its ok to have a black guy be one of the villains - but then also have some that are good guys. In this movie, all of the black people who were in it were villains. I'm not saying that there was any malicious intent there - it just seemed a bit odd.

But anywho - It's not the greatest movie, but if you like superhero movies to some degree, it's worth a watch.

I thought it was going to be a cheesy movie. It was cheesy but way better than I expected. I had a lot of fun watching it with my family.

I've finished checking in for my flight to Germany. This time tomorrow I'll be on my way to my first overseas holiday in a long time.

That sounds fun! Have a great time!
(I’m going on my first overseas trip this year too!)