What's With The Games?

[Julianna]

Why is this forum filled with word games? Is that what people over 50 do? Yikes.

 

[Jim1927]

This is what some people enjoy. Then, we complain about our aches and pains from playing with our toy trains.

Can life get any better than this?

Oh, I have never played a word game.

Cheers, and enjoy the other posts.

Jim

 

[amadeus2]

Why is this forum filled with word games? Is that what people over 50 do? Yikes.

What would you suggest? My wife had to give up softball which she loved many years ago. I gave up tennis.

 

[Julianna]

This is what some people enjoy. Then, we complain about our aches and pains from playing with our toy trains.


Jim

LOL, well I thought I might find discussions like the empty nest, praying for the salvation of your grown kids and sharing testimony, discussing mid life changes like selling the family home, taking on new roles in the church now that you have more time, what God has been teaching you as you become more mature in Him...stuff like that. I have nothing against games, per se. Maybe I'm not ready to be 50.

 

[leytonstones]

LOL, well I thought I might find discussions like the empty nest, praying for the salvation of your grown kids and sharing testimony, discussing mid life changes like selling the family home, taking on new roles in the church now that you have more time, what God has been teaching you as you become more mature in Him...stuff like that. I have nothing against games, per se. Maybe I'm not ready to be 50.

Hello and welcome to GE. Please feel free to start some new threads, they will be most welcome.


Blessings


Ley

 

[Jim1927]

I might love being 50 again,,,lol.

Frankly, I am a little involved in a different ministry since I retired from ministry. Now I rather like the different things. We mustn't be so heavenly minded that we are of no earthly good.

I am nt big on announcing that I pray for people..I just do it....I am not big on talking about my frailties, unless they make someone smile,,,hence my thread on My Toes....A lot people got a lot of chuckles, and this too is ministry.

Cheers, and enjoy the posts that meet your fancy and bounce off the rest.

Cheers,

Jim

 

[bartony]

This has been my complaint for a long time, a whole forum being consumed by word games. I feel one thread would be fine for that, and if more are desired, open a separate forum for just that, like there is a gallery for other games and contests. Maybe a bad idea, but my idea just the same.

Tony

 

[leytonstones]

The games here in this forum are popular, otherwise they would not be so well supported.


Yes bartony, we all know you object.


Leytonstones

 

[Ann Doupont]

Why is this forum filled with word games? Is that what people over 50 do? Yikes.

Not me, Julianna. That's why your question caught my attention. Personally, I have FAR more important things to do with my remaining days and years than to play games.

WWJD (meaning "What would Jesus do")? Would He play games, or would He pray and do the works that the Father gave Him to do?

We each have a choice in how we spend our 24/7. Before I was saved, I played a lot of games. Then, I began to read and study God's Word and to do what it says...I don't find games in there, so I don't do them...except in 1 Corinthians 13:11, that is.

Ann

 

[clairefish]

We don't just play games. In fact, if you read further into this forum you'll find that we often bash each other to the point of mod interference.
And on occasion, we actually fellowship.
But mostly, yea, you're right. We play games.

EDIT: Actually, you can read the next few posts and see how it is.
I'm going to stop coming here because there is so much fake Christianity all over this forum. It's pathetic and it's been going on for way too long.
May the best Christian win, I guess.

 

[C.F.W. Walther]

LOL, well I thought I might find discussions like the empty nest, praying for the salvation of your grown kids and sharing testimony, discussing mid life changes like selling the family home, taking on new roles in the church now that you have more time, what God has been teaching you as you become more mature in Him...stuff like that. I have nothing against games, per se. Maybe I'm not ready to be 50.

Feel free to start new posts here for different subjects.

I don't come here too much just becasue of the games. They don't interest me at all. I'm not against them I just don't do them. Even though I'm disabled somewhat I have better things to do with my time.

This forum is mostly frequented by the ladies and their subjects and can be interesting.........sometimes.

 

[bartony]

The games here in this forum are popular, otherwise they would not be so well supported.


Yes bartony, we all know you object.


Leytonstones

Reported this one too, Ley. Keep it up. I've got all day to report your attacks on me.

 

[amadeus2]

Not me, Julianna. That's why your question caught my attention. Personally, I have FAR more important things to do with my remaining days and years than to play games.

WWJD (meaning "What would Jesus do")? Would He play games, or would He pray and do the works that the Father gave Him to do?

We each have a choice in how we spend our 24/7. Before I was saved, I played a lot of games. Then, I began to read and study God's Word and to do what it says...I don't find games in there, so I don't do them...except in 1 Corinthians 13:11, that is.

Ann

Childish things include not only the toys made for our children's amusement and the word games we've created here to fill our time and amuse ourselves. Those things I believe will meet God's aproval so long as He is first in our lives. He first wants us to try to please Him, but He also gave us things in this world to enjoy. It would be wrong to NEVER participate in the things which He provided for our enjoyment. Remember that He created all things!

The things which are also childish are those which most of the people in this world do instead of seeking 'first the kingdom of God and His righteousness'. Many of these people have NEVER held God as the first love in their lives and therefore they do not know and understand what we are saying here.

Is it our job to actively look for potential new converts in all of our spare time? I would say, NO! Rather it is our job to be 'living epistle' to be read of all men.

 

[gratefulgrace]

Childish things include not only the toys made for our children's amusement and the word games we've created here to fill our time and amuse ourselves. Those things I believe will meet God's aproval so long as He is first in our lives. He first wants us to try to please Him, but He also gave us things in this world to enjoy. It would be wrong to NEVER participate in the things which He provided for our enjoyment. Remember that He created all things!

The things which are also childish are those which most of the people in this world do instead of seeking 'first the kingdom of God and His righteousness'. Many of these people have NEVER held God as the first love in their lives and therefore they do not know and understand what we are saying here.

Is it our job to actively look for potential new converts in all of our spare time? I would say, NO! Rather it is our job to be 'living epistle' to be read of all men.

I agree

 

[blueguy]

If folks want to play the word games.... Whats the big issue?

 

[gratefulgrace]

It takes up a lot of space on the forum and puts the fellowship posts to the bottom of the pile as there are generally more frequent posts on the games threads. I don't mind some of them I am now going to the second and third page now on GE to find other current fellowship threads. It never used to be so much like that. Jan

 

[Julianna]

If folks want to play the word games.... Whats the big issue?

I don't find fellowship in word games. I don't find community and I don't make connections to anybody through games. There should be a seperate forum for games. Then this board would be free and clear to focus on topic: being a Christian and being 50 or over.

 

[rebornfree]

We can have word games and more serious threads can't we? Personally I have a lot of heavy things in my life at the moment, and am on other websites concerning some of them. This one is for my "time off" and I feel I need something light and entertaining, as well as the more serious issues. Also I have seen other people's personalities come through their answers in the games, and have felt closer to them as a consequence. This forum is a very precious part of God's family to me.

The way I see it is we need food and sleep in order to be effective Christians. I think we also need light relief, and to have that with other Christians, of a similar age, from various parts of the world is a great blessing. Please remember there are other non-age forums on all sorts of issues. This is such a big website I'm sure you will find discussions to stimulate you, and I hope you feel welcome on ours. Don't just see the superficiality; there is a lot of love between people who have never actually met each other here.

God bless,

Sue

 

[Julianna]

We can have word games and more serious threads can't we? Personally I have a lot of heavy things in my life at the moment, and am on other websites concerning some of them. This one is for my "time off" and I feel I need something light and entertaining, as well as the more serious issues.

Please remember there are other non-age forums on all sorts of issues. This is such a big website I'm sure you will find discussions to stimulate you, and I hope you feel welcome on ours. Don't just see the superficiality; there is a lot of love between people who have never actually met each other here.

God bless,

Sue

Hi Sue,
Thank you for your thoughts and for responding. It is funny, because I frequent another, secular board for the 'light' side of my life, and was hoping to come here to find a deeper discussion, especially since it is difficult to be really understood by people who don't follow Christ.

You are right, this sight is HUGE and I am sure I will veture off to find what I am looking for. I picked this one because I just turned 50, and am going through some mid-life stuff only we can relate to. My post got lost quickly, and only 13 people even viewed it.

I repectfully bow out of this sub-forum, I realize different people are looking for different things. I will keep looking for a better fit for me. Thanks again, and I hope you find good refreshment here from your difficulities. May God teach you and guide you as you go through the tough times in your life.

 

[gratefulgrace]

There is the Blessings Exchange and friendship forums that emcompasses allage groups and has lots of games. Those are the ones I tend to play if any. LIke I said it is just hard to keep up with the GE forum if you only come on a few times a week as the games due to their huge number of posts push everything back. I think that is why we stickied Chit Chat and the prayer thread at one time. I have nothing against games and can see the need for light entertainment plus it is a good way to earn blessings. But I agree with Blueguy and like the chatting and fellowshipping. Jan