Where is OntheDL?

[TrustAndObey]

Has anyone heard from David? (BTW, every male on this board seems to be named David or Chris).

Doc, Honor, Happy and I have been e-mailing, with DL on the list, but he hasn't responded.

Does anybody know if he's okay? I miss him and his daily thread addition!

 

[honorthesabbath]

Lanie-so many of our 'regulars' have dropped out of here. It is truly sad because these folk were so knowledgeable and good. They were driven off by evil.

 

[TrustAndObey]

I miss him.

 

[honorthesabbath]

DL and RND!

 

[sentipente]

It is truly sad because these folk were so knowledgeable and good. They were driven off by evil.

Maybe they just got very busy.

 

[woobadooba]

You know, out of all of the posts that have been put up about people missing other people (and there have been many), not one post has ever been put up in here about people missing me. And there was even a time when I was gone for several months.

I suppose I shouldn't let this bother me. But it does, because you people are supposed to be my Church family.

I will say one thing however, it doesn't surprise me, because I have never been received well in the SDA church.

 

[TrustAndObey]

You know, out of all of the posts that have been put up about people missing other people (and there have been many), not one post has ever been put up in here about people missing me. And there was even a time when I was gone for several months.

I suppose I shouldn't let this bother me. But it does, because you people are supposed to be my Church family.

I will say one thing however, it doesn't surprise me, because I have never been received well in the SDA church.

Every time you post I try to let you know that I miss you and that it's good to see you.

I totally understand why you don't frequent here anymore, though, and I didn't want you to think my friendship was CF-centered which is why at one point I know we moved into the e-mail realm. That died down for some reason, and I don't remember why, but I know it was mutual.

Woob I've always considered you a friend and I've gotten in my fair share of fights defending you. I think you've been treated unfairly in the past, several times.

You think we should leave here (CF) but when I seriously considered leaving at one point, DL talked me into staying, so that's why I'm shocked he's not here and I'm worried that something is wrong. With you I always just knew it was by personal choice and didn't worry.

You've usually told us that you're going to leave, you know?

Anyway, I do miss you and I wish that you would come by more, sincerely.

 

[honorthesabbath]

Ditto that Lainie--woob--each time you have left--you have told us you were going to do so, and so we don't worry. But like DL and RND--they just fall off the radar without a word of warning--and so yes--we get concerned fro them.

But I'm always glad to see you post after a long absence.

 

[IntoTheCrimsonSky]

Speaking as one of the regulars who have vanished, it is sad to see how this place has ended up. I miss a lot of you guys. In my case, as I know you guys know...I'm just really swamped with other things and can't dedicate the time to proper discussions, so I tend to not bother.

And Woob, you know I miss you.

I hope everything's okay with DL, though..

 

[IntoTheCrimsonSky]

Oh, and totally off topic...click the little picture icon below my name. Recent picture added.

 

[thecountrydoc]

Hi Lainie & All,

I think DL has just gotten discouraged with what has been allowed here on these boards. He has some unresolved personal problems and the added stress laid on him here is just more than he needs. Keep him in your prayers.

Your brother in Christ,
Doc

 

[TrustAndObey]

Hi Lainie & All,

I think DL has just gotten discouraged with what has been allowed here on these boards. He has some unresolved personal problems and the added stress laid on him here is just more than he needs. Keep him in your prayers.

Your brother in Christ,
Doc

I completely understand.

I start school in 17 days so I won't be around after that, except maybe on the weekends.

I will have my hands full but I will try to stop in occasionally.

I hope he pops in at least once before that. I really do miss him.

 

[OntheDL]

Hello everyone!

Sorry I've been away without saying a word. I just had enough. I physically could not type in or click on the CF URL to log in. I needed the time off to get away from it.

I just did a crash course on the sanctuary study with a local church. They loved it. But I was quite busy for awhile.

I don't know if I had ever mentioned it here. But I had a stormy relationship with my mother in my childhood. That unfortunately carried over to my current family. So I have to overcome that trait in my character. So that's been weighing on me. When I look at all the flaws in my life when compared to the spotless life of His, how could I ever get to go to heaven? Then I remembered the 12 sons of Israel having their names inscribed on the new city, the men who committed murder, incest... and yet they could be saved. It gives me a glimmer of hope that His grace is sufficient for me.

I was watching a video of Joel Osteen on if he considers Mitt Romney a Christian. I thought how I would have responded. After having been away for awhile and attended a few denominations/churches in the past, it's true the beliefs differentiate one from another. But the people are all the same. Our theology does not save us, but our relationship with Christ does. The chief on the cross surely didn't know many biblical doctrines. God judges us based on what we do with the knowledge that's been revealed to us. I think very often myself included we went beyond being just the messenger. We've become a burden to the truth.

May these words be of encouragement...thanks for this thread everyone. I miss you all too. Lets all walk the steady walk with Christ. Don't let anything get in the way. God bless you all. I should continue with the daily devotionals and finish the sanctuary study if God willing.

 

[TrustAndObey]

Hello everyone!

Sorry I've been away without saying a word. I just had enough. I physically could not type in or click on the CF URL to log in. I needed the time off to get away from it.

I just did a crash course on the sanctuary study with a local church. They loved it. But I was quite busy for awhile.

I don't know if I had ever mentioned it here. But I had a stormy relationship with my mother in my childhood. That unfortunately carried over to my current family. So I have to overcome that trait in my character. So that's been weighing on me. When I look at all the flaws in my life when compared to the spotless life of His, how could I ever get to go to heaven? Then I remembered the 12 sons of Israel having their names inscribed on the new city, the men who committed murder, incest... and yet they could be saved. It gives me a glimmer of hope that His grace is sufficient for me.

I was watching a video of Joel Osteen on if he considers Mitt Romney a Christian. I thought how I would have responded. After having been away for awhile and attended a few denominations/churches in the past, it's true the beliefs differentiate one from another. But the people are all the same. Our theology does not save us, but our relationship with Christ does. The chief on the cross surely didn't know many biblical doctrines. God judges us based on what we do with the knowledge that's been revealed to us. I think very often myself included we went beyond being just the messenger. We've become a burden to the truth.

May these words be of encouragement...thanks for this thread everyone. I miss you all too. Lets all walk the steady walk with Christ. Don't let anything get in the way. God bless you all. I should continue with the daily devotionals and finish the sanctuary study if God willing.

Hi David, I'm so glad you popped in!

It sounds like we've had some similar experiences since being "away".

Nursing school has taught me a lot about myself and about other people, and it's been very edifying. People usually mind their P's and Q's a little better in person, that's for sure.

Our relationships with Christ and our beliefs are such personal things, and in the real world, people aren't as freely critical of others. Some people, however, really do just say what they're thinking, even if it's not necessarily "PC". I'm learning how to deal with those people....slowly.

I was pleasantly surprised that most people in my class are very open about being Christian, but there are some that are very open about being atheist too. I realized I might be a bit of a religious snob when I found myself getting along better with the atheists than with the other Christians. True story.

Our instructor is one of the funniest, most caring human beings I've ever met and when she mentioned her church in front of the class, I thought, "oh no, she's Catholic". She sure is, but she loves the Lord very much, and I couldn't make myself disrespect her in ANY way, ever.

I didn't realize what a snob I was until this class, and that is going to change. I've prayed about it a lot.

I've made some great friends so far in class, and even though it's about a million times harder than what I thought it would be, I have enjoyed every second of it.

I've really missed you brother and I'm so glad that you're okay!!

 

[catlover]

Hi David, I'm so glad you popped in!

It sounds like we've had some similar experiences since being "away".

Nursing school has taught me a lot about myself and about other people, and it's been very edifying. People usually mind their P's and Q's a little better in person, that's for sure.

Our relationships with Christ and our beliefs are such personal things, and in the real world, people aren't as freely critical of others. Some people, however, really do just say what they're thinking, even if it's not necessarily "PC". I'm learning how to deal with those people....slowly.

I was pleasantly surprised that most people in my class are very open about being Christian, but there are some that are very open about being atheist too. I realized I might be a bit of a religious snob when I found myself getting along better with the atheists than with the other Christians. True story.

Our instructor is one of the funniest, most caring human beings I've ever met and when she mentioned her church in front of the class, I thought, "oh no, she's Catholic". She sure is, but she loves the Lord very much, and I couldn't make myself disrespect her in ANY way, ever.

I didn't realize what a snob I was until this class, and that is going to change. I've prayed about it a lot.

I've made some great friends so far in class, and even though it's about a million times harder than what I thought it would be, I have enjoyed every second of it.

I've really missed you brother and I'm so glad that you're okay!!

Lanie, I miss you!! I miss you too, ONtheDL.

 

[TrustAndObey]

Lanie, I miss you!! I miss you too, ONtheDL.

I miss you too! I will try to pop in occasionally, but it's just really difficult right now.

I have a big test on Thursday (and another one next Monday) and I have to validate some medical procedures I've learned this week too. It really is a very difficult class, but I understand why, and I'm just trudging along.

Do you have my e-mail address, Diane?

 

[Jon0388g]

Hello everyone!

Sorry I've been away without saying a word. I just had enough. I physically could not type in or click on the CF URL to log in. I needed the time off to get away from it.

I just did a crash course on the sanctuary study with a local church. They loved it. But I was quite busy for awhile.

I don't know if I had ever mentioned it here. But I had a stormy relationship with my mother in my childhood. That unfortunately carried over to my current family. So I have to overcome that trait in my character. So that's been weighing on me. When I look at all the flaws in my life when compared to the spotless life of His, how could I ever get to go to heaven? Then I remembered the 12 sons of Israel having their names inscribed on the new city, the men who committed murder, incest... and yet they could be saved. It gives me a glimmer of hope that His grace is sufficient for me.

I was watching a video of Joel Osteen on if he considers Mitt Romney a Christian. I thought how I would have responded. After having been away for awhile and attended a few denominations/churches in the past, it's true the beliefs differentiate one from another. But the people are all the same. Our theology does not save us, but our relationship with Christ does. The chief on the cross surely didn't know many biblical doctrines. God judges us based on what we do with the knowledge that's been revealed to us. I think very often myself included we went beyond being just the messenger. We've become a burden to the truth.

May these words be of encouragement...thanks for this thread everyone. I miss you all too. Lets all walk the steady walk with Christ. Don't let anything get in the way. God bless you all. I should continue with the daily devotionals and finish the sanctuary study if God willing.

Welcome back DL, we've all missed you.




Jon

 

[OntheDL]

Thanks guys!

 

[sentipente]

Welcome back, brother.

 

[OntheDL]

Welcome back, brother.

Hi, thanks Senti.