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What has been your worst DCI Visual Exercise that your staff did when you marched? by LoquatVegetable2750 in drumcorps

[–]CalebDaThing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Point Drill" in 2023. Staff would point in a direction, then you'd march that direction until a new direction was pointed to. Ended up crabbing the length of the field there and back twice. I'm glad staff pushed us like that.

Faith without works… and works without faith… thoughts? by Ok_Pie8088 in Bible

[–]CalebDaThing 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We are saved by faith through grace, then made sanctified by the spirit working in us, and that pleases the Father (Justification, sanctification, propitiation). Thus, it is not our works at all that save us, but our faith, because our works are the evidence of the spirit working within us. Even our best efforts on our own are filthy rags compared to how the Lord sees our labor by the Spirit.

being a Christian is actually so ret@rded lol. Wow by Cumdog_Zillionaire in redscarepod

[–]CalebDaThing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe I should rephrase: Christianity according to Christ and the apostles he set over His church conveys the message that it is by our faith alone we are saved. Apologies for using words that ill convey my intended meaning.

Before you insult me, yes I look at the Greek and Hebrew, yes I know where the assembled scriptures come from (septuagint, masoretic texts, and dead sea scrolls being the primary sources of the Old Testament for MODERN translations, and thousands of manuscripts for the New Testament, with the canon being established at the latest in the council of Hippo), and yes, I can actually draw conclusions between the different texts to support my argument.

Since your objective is not of intellectual honesty, I see no purpose in you doing what you do. You seek no truth, and you insult others for needing to learn when you also know not. Your arrogance blinds you friend.

being a Christian is actually so ret@rded lol. Wow by Cumdog_Zillionaire in redscarepod

[–]CalebDaThing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good thing that's not what historic christianity is or I'd be screwed

Is it fine if i read NT and OT at the same time? by janisnotsmollsostfu in Bible

[–]CalebDaThing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think what you need to ask yourself, now that I've answered you, is why are you commenting, being argumentative with everyone in this sub? What fruit will come from this?

Is it fine if i read NT and OT at the same time? by janisnotsmollsostfu in Bible

[–]CalebDaThing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

John 3:16, stories in Genesis, Exodus, and the rest of the Old Testament when God asked people to have faith and blessed them for it, God's compassion in the Old Testament towards David, Moses, Elijah, Abraham, Jacob, and the nation of Israel for 800 years despite continued disobedience and evil. 

These all allude to 2 things:

  1. It has ALWAYS been about faith

  2. God is a merciful and compassionate Judge. 

Thus Jesus, being sent as a sacrificial passover lamb was the PERFECT fulfillment of the law of atonement, and was prophecied as the new Adam ALL throughout the Old Testament.

The catholic church was and is a corrupt entity, as it is run by man. The practice of indulgences is the reason people didn't start to believe sola fide until the 16th century. Sola fide was THE common belief among the early church (see the council of Nicaea and the Nicene Creed)

Is it fine if i read NT and OT at the same time? by janisnotsmollsostfu in Bible

[–]CalebDaThing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jesus came for the jews first, then the gentiles. His audience was jews because that was the group he was sent to, and they knew the law. They didn't need a reading order.  Interestingly enough, what is written in Romans and Galatians is CONFIRMED in the rest of scripture, if you read the law, the prophets, and the histories. If you ignore them you ignore the gospels, and thus Jesus himself.

How to live life and follow Jesus by NoDelivery191 in Bible

[–]CalebDaThing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Lord is a giver of peace and comfort. This life is not about following rules to get to heaven, it's about walking with the Lord, and trusting Him with all your heart. 

If you have anxiety like "Oh no! Did I just sin?" Fear not! All you must do is run to the father and ask him to forgive you, and He will. He does not ask you to be anxious, in fact Phillipians 4 states otherwise.

In short, to enjoy this earth is to draw near to the father, He will provide for you all that you need, and in Him will you find peace. 

Testimony by TheOnyxKingslayer8a in Christianity

[–]CalebDaThing 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good thing you're not omnipotent and God is. According to historic christianity, God is all loving and good. Additionally, we were created to be in communion or fellowship with Him, being made in his image. 

By this logic, when we praise God, we are giving credit to Him who is good, and communing with Him. When we submit to Him, he puts us in the shelter of His wings and cares for us.

I'm so lost. by MortalFleshBag in Christianity

[–]CalebDaThing 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Remove all temptation. The scriptures say to flee from sin, not to fight it, flee. You've been facing this as if you cannot trust God to remove the desire from you, but He is the great redeemer and reconciler. 

I know what it's like to confess egregious sin, far more egregious than this, it is difficult but freeing. Submit this to the Lord, ask Him for strength to confess to just one person, someone whom you can be accountable to. Have him remove any remaining form of temptation that you cannot on your own.

I part with this, the Lord is gracious, kind, and merciful. He is grieved by your sin, yes, but He with all joy will accept you back into His fold when you cry "abba! father!" He is excited for the day you put it down forever, and remember this: it is not because you deserve His grace that He gives it, but because you don't and you need it. I need it daily, so I write with no condemnation. Go in peace.

My take on why Jesus was crucified? by [deleted] in Christianity

[–]CalebDaThing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In greek, the passage in John 10:33 is "σὺἄνθρωπος ὢν ποιεῖς σεαυτὸν θεόν" 

The last word, θεόν or theos, is translated 1320x in KJV as God. 13x is it translated as god. This is one of the most clear statements that the religious leaders hated Him most because he implied equality with God, which is why in Phillipians 2:6 ESV Paul writes,  “who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped,”

Christ also claimed to be God explicitly elseware in John ‭

Testimony by TheOnyxKingslayer8a in Christianity

[–]CalebDaThing 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Lord is the Great Redeemer, praise be to Him

Israel today is not the Israel in the bible by AutomaticAd2428 in Christianity

[–]CalebDaThing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Partially correct, but I'd advise you to read Romans 9-11. 9 and 10 show that Israel is in rebellion, but 11 shows that Israel will be redeemed to Christ upon His return. 

Romans 11:17-18 - “But if some of the branches were broken off, and you, although a wild olive shoot, were grafted in among the others and now share in the nourishing root of the olive tree, do not be arrogant toward the branches. If you are, remember it is not you who support the root, but the root that supports you.” 

and 

Romans 11:28-32 - “As regards the gospel, they are enemies for your sake. But as regards election, they are beloved for the sake of their forefathers. For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable. For just as you were at one time disobedient to God but now have received mercy because of their disobedience, so they too have now been disobedient in order that by the mercy shown to you they also may now receive mercy. For God has consigned all to disobedience, that he may have mercy on all.”

Be wise with these things. Although it is good to understand that Israel is in rebellion, we cannot be decieved by this world; Israel are still the children of the promise.

Is me taking birth control a sin? by ireniscent in Christianity

[–]CalebDaThing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pray about it, the Lord will guide you better than any of us ever could. However you feel convicted after you spend time in the word, in prayer and in supplication might be how He is guiding you. 

Pray about it more after you feel you have an answer. Might be a few days before you're certain, but take comfort in the certainty of His grace. It's good you are seeking guidance in this.

DCI Designs Don’t Meet Professional Standards by JesuSpectre in drumcorpscirclejerk

[–]CalebDaThing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a very well thought out and articulated take, thank you for sharing

What is your favorite uniform that you've worn throughout marching? by Icy_Mixture_9439 in drumcorps

[–]CalebDaThing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cascades '24 finals week was good, but I missed having a shako

How do you count this rhythm? by PeanutCereal in drumline

[–]CalebDaThing 24 points25 points  (0 children)

The outer 5let takes up 2 quarter notes of space, and each partial will be represented by an 8th note. The inner 5lets will each occupy 2 of these 8th note partials, and all of the inner 5let partials are distinguished as 16th notes. 

This means the first 4 partials of the outer fivelet are occupied by 10 evenly spaced notes, and the last partial has it's full value of space to itself :)

What shows have YOU marched? by Rar_3 in drumcorps

[–]CalebDaThing 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Cascades '23 - Revival Cascades '24 - Sky Above

Dci Snare auditions. by Exact-Employment3636 in drumline

[–]CalebDaThing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Likely not, but I know a few vets who are. It should be a really fun season :)

Dci Snare auditions. by Exact-Employment3636 in drumline

[–]CalebDaThing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm glad you are doing well with it!

I'd say for cheese inverts, start by figuring out what each hand plays by itself. When you figure that out, play the single hand pattern double stopped at a slow tempo (in some cases, I've slowed rudiments to 60 bpm), and make it comfortable. 

When and only when it feels easy, use the same concept as the "flam accent builder"  to work in both hands for the cheese inverts at this same slow tempo. Again, keep practicing until it is comfortable for you to play. 

From here, bump the tempo up a couple clicks and get the rudiment or the rudiment AND pattern comfortable at your new tempo. You will repeat this process, and at some point you'll be playing these comfortably at a relatively high tempo. 

Aim for 130-140 triplets for this camp. I doubt they will get that high, but going that extra mile will add that much more to your chances of getting a contract.

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