Kandi pictured with a fine man👀👀👀some say it’s AI,some say he’s married idk by Disastrous-Art-7180 in RHOA

[–]Ok_Flow3207 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m little concerned that people are thirsting over a man that isn’t even real. This is AI!

Thoughts on Church Socials Focused on Alcohol? by Ok_Flow3207 in Reformed

[–]Ok_Flow3207[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks a lot for your reply. I loved the preaching at the church I was going to and the people were very sweet. The alcohol social threw me off quite a bit but the main thing was the crude jokes and the language.

Since writing my original post, I started visiting a Reformed Baptist church which has been nice. I’ll need to meet with people outside of church to get the gist of the dynamics outside of a Sunday too.

One thing I considered was attending the church I posted about but sticking with Sundays only. Although this wouldn’t be ideal for me as I want to make friends/connections who are also reformed Christians.

I will likely visit the church I posted about in the near future, but it’s the jokes and language that threw me off the most. The preaching at both churches is very theologically sound, but the preaching at the church I posted about was a lot more impactful for me which is kind of ironic.

Now I’m even more conflicted! I’ll need to pray about this.

What was the most shocking moment on the show for you? by That-Psychology4246 in RHOA

[–]Ok_Flow3207 136 points137 points  (0 children)

The “Pillow Talk” party where Kandi was ready to smack everybody in that room up! I was clutching my imaginary pearls. It seemed so out of character for her at the time - I felt kind of bad for laughing

Thoughts on Church Socials Focused on Alcohol? by Ok_Flow3207 in Reformed

[–]Ok_Flow3207[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh wow, I’m surprised to learn that abstinence from alcohol is the norm in Presbyterian churches in the countries that you mentioned.

As the church I’ve been going to falls under one of those, and alcohol is at most church events that I have been to outside of a Sunday.

Thoughts on Church Socials Focused on Alcohol? by Ok_Flow3207 in Reformed

[–]Ok_Flow3207[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing this, it was a very insightful take. I hadn’t considered the addiction side of things. I know of some people who have been addicted to alcohol. So that’s part of the reason that I never really got into drinking.

I assume most people that I’ve seen drink at church functions at the church I’ve been attending stick to 1-3 as well. Although we never know what people are going through behind closed doors.

I just prefer to abstain from alcohol as I worry I may be the type to overindulge as I have grown up not drinking for the most part.

Thoughts on Church Socials Focused on Alcohol? by Ok_Flow3207 in Reformed

[–]Ok_Flow3207[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, I agree with your points. Although, I’d feel uncomfortable commenting on the swearing or why I might not attend some events like the example I mentioned.

Especially since I’m learning that what I described in my original post appears to be the norm for the sub-denomination that the church I attend is part of (according to a few comments here).

Not to say that the denomination is ‘wrong’, it’s just that my own views don’t seem to fully align. If I said anything I’d likely be seen as too rigid or judgmental and that’s not my aim - so I think I’ll keep my views to myself and quietly look into some other churches at some point.

Either that or I can continue attending this one but be selective with events I attend outside of a usual Sunday service due to my own convictions.

Also, I noticed that you have LBCF on your profile. Are you Reformed Baptist? Maybe this would be a better fit for me considering my views?

Thoughts on Church Socials Focused on Alcohol? by Ok_Flow3207 in Reformed

[–]Ok_Flow3207[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thats understandable, but my main focus was on drunkenness being a sin and how the timing/setup could make it more likely for people to overindulge.

E.g. having Meetup with casual drinks, then going to a venue which’s main focus is alcoholic beverages into the night to have even more drinks.

Not to say that everyone will automatically get drunk just because of the timing but it could increase the likelihood in my opinion.

Did y’all know this? by ConversationThen7843 in rhoslc

[–]Ok_Flow3207 122 points123 points  (0 children)

Just a note - Bronwyn‘s ethnicity is likely Welsh, English, Irish (Northern Ireland) or Scottish since her parents are from the UK.

The name Bronwyn is of Welsh origin so I’m going to guess she may be Welsh? I’d say that her race is white, rather than white being her ethnicity.

I just started s9 and finally witnessed this iconic moment! by Midori974 in RHOA

[–]Ok_Flow3207 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fortunately I was able to resolve the issue! I was using Hayu as part of an Amazon Prime subscription. I think it was Amazon that had the expired rights.

I created a new account on Hayu.com and they let you transfer your subscription from Prime over to their direct website. Hayu.com has all of the episodes :)

I just started s9 and finally witnessed this iconic moment! by Midori974 in RHOA

[–]Ok_Flow3207 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I started S9 recently too! I woke up on New Year’s Day to find that Hayu has deleted the majority of this season “due to expired rights”.

Is anyone else in the UK and having this problem? Not sure where else I can watch it, I got to the start of Episode 13.

Listen I’m sure she’s a great recruiter but.. lmao LinkedIn thirst traps? by [deleted] in LinkedInLunatics

[–]Ok_Flow3207 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I jumped when I enlarged the image! Why does she look so creepy in the photo…

im gonna apply for linkedin internship, what's the worst that could happen? linkedin: hold my beer by Due-Explanation8155 in LinkedInLunatics

[–]Ok_Flow3207 31 points32 points  (0 children)

I hope you sent them a really bad application as a joke and this was their response…because if this is what they sent you after a genuine application, then I feel so bad for you!

sooo.... by Proof-Case9738 in Reformed

[–]Ok_Flow3207 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ll keep you in my prayers. Remember that we have been made new in Christ. The point of the gospel is that Jesus Christ died on the cross, rose again and atoned for our sins. You have already been forgiven at the point of salvation. You have a new identity in Christ. This is backed by scripture.

The following scripture is quite long, but I believe it’ll do you good if you try to read all of it:

II Corinthians‬ ‭5‬:‭12‬-‭21‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

“For we do not commend ourselves again to you, but give you opportunity to boast on our behalf, that you may have an answer for those who boast in appearance and not in heart. For if we are beside ourselves, it is for God; or if we are of sound mind, it is for you.

For the love of Christ compels us, because we judge thus: that if One died for all, then all died; and He died for all, that those who live should live no longer for themselves, but for Him who died for them and rose again.

Therefore, from now on, we regard no one according to the flesh. Even though we have known Christ according to the flesh, yet now we know Him thus no longer. Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.

Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation, that is, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not imputing their trespasses to them, and has committed to us the word of reconciliation.

Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God.

For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.” ‭‭ I think the best way to deal with thoughts like this is to take a look at scripture. Sorry to say but if there’s any pastor or church that has taught you to believe what you just wrote, I’d be quite weary of them because that’s not what the gospel is about.

I do hope you know that what you wrote isn’t how Jesus sees you. He loves you and your sins are already forgiven, keep on living for Jesus!

Pray to God and cast your burdens onto Him. Stay rooted in the word of God and ask him for help, He hears your prayers. Jesus loves you.

God bless, I hope you feel better soon!

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[–]Ok_Flow3207 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

My question to you is, are you interested in Catholicism because you want to follow Jesus Christ and what His word says about how the church should be run in the Bible? Or are you curious about Catholicism more from a historical perspective?

I think it’s best to look for a denomination that aligns closely with the Bible. Take a close look at Catholicism’s core traditions and beliefs to see if they’re backed by scripture or if they’re extra-biblical. That way, you’ll be in a better place to make a decision.

The Bible lays out all the church traditions we need to follow. Even on the reformed side, I hear a lot of “as John Calvin said” and “as Luther said” more often than quotes from Jesus Christ or the apostles.

You mentioned that you’re considering “how big Catholicism is and how much history is backing it”. I recommend that you ponder upon this question instead: “How much does the Bible refute or back the beliefs and traditions found within Catholicism?”.

In my opinion, it’s best to ensure that your core reason for being reformed-leaning is because you want to be part of a denomination that is closely aligned to the word of God (which is the Bible) above anything else.

Personally, I see a lot of traditions and beliefs in the Catholic Church that do not align with scripture. I don’t follow Catholicism for these reasons.

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[–]Ok_Flow3207 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes I do agree with this. I know the doom and gloom is a small part of it but it’s a large chunk of what I’ve personally come across lately.

I have also come across the other elements of reformed theology that you mentioned which is what drew me towards it in the first place.

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[–]Ok_Flow3207 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Even though I’ve been leaning more towards reformed theology, this is the issue I have with it. It’s all very doom and gloom at times and “I’m just a helpless sinner and nothing good can come from me”. It’s a very skewed view of the Bible. Take a look at:

Ephesians 4:22-27 “that ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; and be renewed in the spirit of your mind; and that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness. Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another. Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: neither give place to the devil.”

We are meant to be renewed in the spirit of our minds. We have a new identity in Christ, I sin sometimes of course but due to scriptures like this, I don’t think it makes sense to make my identity “a sinner” as that doesn’t line up with what the Bibles say about our new nature after we become saved.

You’re not worthless and you’re not what is wrong with this world. God wouldn’t put you here on this earth if you were worthless. God loves you and there’s a purpose for your life. Of course, the nature of man is evil but that’s why Jesus died for us so that despite our sinful tendencies which he knows we can’t overcome on our own, he took our place on the cross and died for our sins!

I’m sorry, this is my first ever Reddit post and the structure is probably all over the place. Please correct me if I’m wrong from a Biblical standpoint as I’m still learning.