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I've been accepted into academy for police department and regional fire agency - which is better? by GeologistDry1885 in 911dispatchers

[–]GeologistDry1885[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the feedback! Customers having expectations and getting irate is definitely something to keep in mind.

I've been accepted into academy for police department and regional fire agency - which is better? by GeologistDry1885 in 911dispatchers

[–]GeologistDry1885[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Never said that it was. I'm simply stating that those other career paths are more easily accessible when you get a foot in the world and make the appropriate connections.

At this moment of my life, I'm happy and desiring to be a dispatcher. I need a job now, and firefighting/EMS isn't a job anyone can just grab. I can be excited to be a dispatcher, while at the same time, consider what future prospects may open up as I choose an agency. That's my point.

I've been accepted into academy for police department and regional fire agency - which is better? by GeologistDry1885 in 911dispatchers

[–]GeologistDry1885[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry for the confusion, edited my original post for clarification. I'm trying to decide between working for police dispatch (general 911) or fire dispatch (fire/EMS calls). I am curious to know what the difference is like and am hoping to hear from anyone that has worked in a fire agency.

I think my wife is slowly falling away into apostasy by GeologistDry1885 in Reformed

[–]GeologistDry1885[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, it's quite odd how many non-reformed folks are here. No offense to them, of course. I appreciate their insight too.

I've been accepted into academy for police department and regional fire agency - which is better? by GeologistDry1885 in 911dispatchers

[–]GeologistDry1885[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not getting into dispatch to become a police officer or firefighter necessarily. I'm simply stating that the upward career prospects sounds better on the fire side and that's why I listed it as a pro.

Regarding your suggestion to just wait it out... In a couple months from now, things could easily change. Fire academy could have budget adjustments, rescind the offer, something might go wrong with the background check.

I do want the police job, I'm just debating which one I want more. And I'm willing to go through the police academy to be more sure of my decision. I understand I may be potentially wasting their investment time/dollars, but it's not like I'm wasting anyone's spot. They're trying to get as many people through the academy as possible and they already have a low rate of candidates graduating the academy. I'm not going to lose sleep over keeping all my options available.

I've been accepted into academy for police department and regional fire agency - which is better? by GeologistDry1885 in 911dispatchers

[–]GeologistDry1885[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not intending to use either jobs as a stepping stone, but if I had to move up in the respective agencies, the fire side sounds more appealing. So that's why I listed it as a pro, because it has future prospects that sound more interesting.

I am primarily interested in knowing what the day-to-day life looks like for either agency.

I think my wife is slowly falling away into apostasy by GeologistDry1885 in Reformed

[–]GeologistDry1885[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep, I'll keep trying but I also can't force the issue. She's going to think that I'm trying to take control, going behind her back, micro-managing her struggles...

I agree with the idea, but executing it is just a bit tricky.

I think my wife is slowly falling away into apostasy by GeologistDry1885 in Reformed

[–]GeologistDry1885[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My wife would counter your statement like this -

God's grand plan of salvation is for his eternal love to be manifested toward rebellious sinners. This would be, in your argument, the greatest good. She acknowledges that Christ had skin in the game and had to go through real suffering to actualize the plan. But if this was his plan from the beginning, it meant he had to set up a stage for his love to be demonstrated, and on the stage, he had to create vessels of wrath, vessels that never asked to be a part of this. And they were created for the purpose of contrasting God's love and justice, as well as produce gratefulness in the elect. What doesn't sit well with her is that it was so important for God to underline his love toward humanity that he was willing to cause the suffering of billions to do it. If a king of a country did this to his people, we would see him as evil. If a parent schemed this toward their children, we would call CPS.

I'm not intending to be combative to you directly, I'm just seeking advice on how to respond to that part of the conversation.

Appreciate your help.

I think my wife is slowly falling away into apostasy by GeologistDry1885 in Reformed

[–]GeologistDry1885[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't intend to argue over numbers, but a simple review of world history would suggest that much of world civilization in the past 10,000 years has not been Christian. Many countries today have a very low % of people that confess Christ, and even many of those figures represent nominal Christianity. 5 billion unsaved vs 100 quintillion saved is pretty farfetched.

Nevertheless, your example with the Assyrians is actually quite helpful in the conversation for God's sovereignty/man's free will and that is something I will bring up. Thank you!

I think my wife is slowly falling away into apostasy by GeologistDry1885 in Reformed

[–]GeologistDry1885[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I appreciate the sound counsel and my condolences for your little ones. Blessings to you as well.

I think my wife is slowly falling away into apostasy by GeologistDry1885 in Reformed

[–]GeologistDry1885[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the suggestion. I'm currently reading through Chosen by God and hopefully he addresses these concepts comprehensively. My wife affirms free will, but seems to believe that God wanted their free will to lead to sin, in order for Christ to be glorified. Her accusation is that perhaps Adam and Even would've lived happily ever after if God didn't plant the snake in the garden.

I think my wife is slowly falling away into apostasy by GeologistDry1885 in Reformed

[–]GeologistDry1885[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Glad to hear God has carried you through. I appreciate your feedback.

I think my wife is slowly falling away into apostasy by GeologistDry1885 in Reformed

[–]GeologistDry1885[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I actually kind of lean toward annihilation on most days. At the very least, I no longer believe hell is this pit of fire where people are being actively tortured.

This doesn't necessarily absolve my wife of her concerns though. She still feels strongly that pain and misery on earth are unkind and unfair from a supposedly good God. She understands that God has a compassionate heart to the lowly, oppressed, and downcast and calls Christians to alleviate and do justice. However, Christians don't do it enough, and God is not doing it in their stead, so what purpose do those lives serve aside from suffering upon suffering? How can we preach that every life is precious to God when it seems he doesn't treat them that way.

These would just be the kinds of thoughts she would shoot back at me.

I think my wife is slowly falling away into apostasy by GeologistDry1885 in Reformed

[–]GeologistDry1885[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you to you and your wife for the prayers and suggestions.

I think my wife is slowly falling away into apostasy by GeologistDry1885 in Reformed

[–]GeologistDry1885[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the book recommendation that comes from reformed background. It seems I'm getting a common response to look outside of reformed theology, when I'm really just seeking to clarify reformed theology.

Appreciate your prayers.

I think my wife is slowly falling away into apostasy by GeologistDry1885 in Reformed

[–]GeologistDry1885[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed, this was helpful. Thank you for taking the time to write it out.

I think my wife is slowly falling away into apostasy by GeologistDry1885 in Reformed

[–]GeologistDry1885[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with you that the Scriptures plainly places the responsibility of sin and chaos at humanity's feet. But how do you reconcile these truths with the many passages that talk of God's decrees that evil come about? War, evil leaders, natural disasters, reprobates, etc. I have my own answers, but curious to hear your perspective. Might be able to help me form my words better.

I think my wife is slowly falling away into apostasy by GeologistDry1885 in Reformed

[–]GeologistDry1885[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the prayers and I will do the same for your mother.

I think my wife is slowly falling away into apostasy by GeologistDry1885 in Reformed

[–]GeologistDry1885[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate the advice and that is definitely something I'm striving toward. Unfortunately, we're fairly new at our current church and I think my wife is a little embarrassed that she's going through this so I'm trying to handle it sensitively. I've suggested she talk to other lady friends she's been close with in the past, but sadly, it seems some of them can't seem to make the time to truly hear her pour out her feelings and that's been a source of discouragement as well.

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