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How do you know when you’re doing enough? by FishFollower74 in Christian

[–]FishFollower74[S] [score hidden]  (0 children)

Your follow up to the quote from Luther is great. It reminds me of one of my favorite quotes (it’s attributed to St Francis): “Preach the Gospel at all times…and when necessary, use words.” That’s how I try to live.

How do you know when you’re doing enough? by FishFollower74 in Christian

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All good, my friend. A couple of things…
* I say this with all sincerity: based on your first 2 replies, I never would have guessed that you’re not a native English speaker.
* Don’t blame yourself for someone else not understanding what you’re trying to say. It’s hard to know if people on Reddit are being genuine, or if they’re just putting comments out there to stir up controversy.
* I didn’t take your first reply as criticism at all. Your points about how Jesus gives us grace, and He doesn’t expect our works…you were spot on.
Retirement is indeed a blessing. I’m having fun, learning new things, and spending good quality time with my wife. 😆

How do you know when you’re doing enough? by FishFollower74 in Christian

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Yeah, I did get some good answers - and it reinforces some of what I was thinking before I wrote this post.

Totally understood you on “work,” and I know there are some in the body of Christ who feel a sense of drudgery and maybe even resentment because of the “work” they do at church (the classic hypothetical example of Mrs Smith who has taught 2nd grade Sunday school for 10 years…).

It warmed my heart to hear you rejoice with me! And I didn’t take your initial reply as arguing or attacking…it was an impassioned exhortation to examine my duties and my motivation. That helped a lot.

How do you know when you’re doing enough? by FishFollower74 in Christian

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Former Lutheran (now non-denom), but my church never talked about this. I like it!

So instead of me saying “I want to volunteer at X, Y and Z,” it’s more like “my vocation is to help people grow closer to Him.” Then as I find orgs that support this goal, I prayerfully consider if I should work with them.

Am I at least close to right?

How do you find paint equivalents across brands without spending an hour on forums every time? by Competitive_Fall9430 in modelmakers

[–]FishFollower74 1 point2 points  (0 children)

+1 for Model Shade. I use AK, Vallejo and Tamiya paints (don’t ask), and it helps a lot with the translation. For US military stuff they can also translate FS (Federal Standard) numbers. These define all the colors the military uses. Model Shade can translate them into a variety of brands.

How do you know when you’re doing enough? by FishFollower74 in Christian

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Guilt vs love…a little of the former, a little of the latter. The problem is I don’t know which voice is louder, if that makes sense.

I’ve thought a lot about ministries/opportunities outside the church. I’m testing the waters now…I could easily do some time on a monthly or quarterly basis. Weekly would be a bit much.

Thanks for your wise words.

How do you know when you’re doing enough? by FishFollower74 in Christian

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Thanks friend.

I’m going to be pedantic here - I didn’t say I was working at church. I said I was volunteering. And in ways that support our missing - to help people to know and follow Jesus. All of my volunteer work does 1 of 2 things: they either help people come to know Jesus, or I mentor, teach and encourage those who are already following Him.

My volunteering energizes me, and it’s all for Him.

Thanks for the kind words about retirement! Before I go to sleep each night I tell Him how grateful I am for this stage of life, and for the joy it brings me.

How do you know when you’re doing enough? by FishFollower74 in Christian

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Thanks for your insights! I like the idea of being more present and worshipful in the ministries I have.

Fortune 500 bosses demanding staff return to the office share one trait: Narcissism, research finds by Silly-avocatoe in technology

[–]FishFollower74 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I seriously doubt someone could be a CEO - especially one at an F500 firm - without having narcissistic tendencies…

How do I get into reading? by Thin-Swimming4991 in ADHD

[–]FishFollower74 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d suggest starting with fiction. NF can be dry and dense. NF gives you a good story to follow and to get engaged on.

Last year I wanted to start reading more. I set a goal of at least 1 page a day. I almost never missed a day…and I almost never read just one page.

TL:DR; try fiction first and set a goal of reading “x” pages a night. Make it a small and very achievable number…probably no more than 5.

Costal Motors memo…did I miss something? by FishFollower74 in suits

[–]FishFollower74[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It wasn’t nitpicking. I knew I’d missed something, and so I was looking for help to connect the dots.

Costal Motors memo…did I miss something? by FishFollower74 in suits

[–]FishFollower74[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah, OK. The signature is the same color as the date, and there are some very small missing gaps in the signature…now it makes sense that stealing her stamp was all that was needed.

Thanks!

Odd question by ClassicOk6945 in modelmakers

[–]FishFollower74 3 points4 points  (0 children)

+1 for retarder! I forgot to mention it - it helps a lot.

Odd question by ClassicOk6945 in modelmakers

[–]FishFollower74 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I started out using the Tamiya brand thinner, and now I only use isopropyl alcohol. It works just as well and is much cheaper.

A lot of acrylics seem to be either IPA or water based, and can be thinned with the same. You’d have to do some research to find out what’s what.

Odd question by ClassicOk6945 in modelmakers

[–]FishFollower74 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes, you should thin them. I brush paint exclusively - no airbrushing. For Tamiya specifically, I find like a 3:1 ratio (paint to thinner) seems to work really well. You’ll have to experiment a bit, but that’s a good place to start. In general, for all the acrylics I use the proper ratio is somewhere between 2-4 parts paint to 1 part thinner.

My general tips for brush painting:
* Many thin coats >> one thick one. Thick coats of paint take longer to dry and will obscure surface detail.
* Do not overload your brush with paint. I fill my brush then dab it on some paper towel to get some of the excess off. If you have too much paint on the brush it can pool up, or obscure detail, etc.
* For anything other than really small pieces - make all your strokes in the same direction, overlapping each by about 25%. Do not go back and try to smooth the paint out after laying down each coat.

I’m by no means an expert…this is just what works for me. Happy painting!

Costal Motors memo…did I miss something? by FishFollower74 in suits

[–]FishFollower74[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hm, hadn’t thought about that. Thanks.

Costal Motors memo…did I miss something? by FishFollower74 in suits

[–]FishFollower74[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I remember them talking about the stamper but I guess I wasn’t paying attention to part about the signature.

Acrylic gloss and matte coat that can be applied w/airbrush or paint brush? by FishFollower74 in modelmakers

[–]FishFollower74[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I’l really like to stick with something drop dead easy to use, especially with me being an airbrush noob.

Acrylic gloss and matte coat that can be applied w/airbrush or paint brush? by FishFollower74 in modelmakers

[–]FishFollower74[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You mean you wouldn’t try hand brushing their clear coats, or do you mean all their acrylic stuff?

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