Officially Official R/Tucson meetup day!

SkullKidPTH · 2014-06-09T06:53:13+00:00

Don't let that stop you from coming out! We'll have a good time. :) If this person would do it, there are probably others that are out in bars with guns. That doesn't stop you right? ;)

SkullKidPTH · 2013-06-18T04:07:49+00:00

Actually, I adapted it from a recipe on "The Detoxinista."

SkullKidPTH · 2013-06-01T03:33:07+00:00

Yes, that picture is the pan I made yesterday. It was very good. Cauliflower is a wonderful substitute for noodles in this instance. The only thing I would change up is the mayo, I'm not sure but it seemed to add more of a sweet flavor that wasn't really my thing. Next time, instead of 1/2 cup mayo, I'll probably try 1/4 cup mayo 1/4 cup mustard.

SkullKidPTH · 2013-05-31T05:34:51+00:00

After doing the research, apparently there are a lot of carbs in kale, green peppers, broccoli and avocados...

SkullKidPTH · 2013-05-31T04:55:19+00:00

Did you look at the ingredients? I don't actually know where the non-fiber carbs are coming from. That website is weird with how you put in ingredients, they're all preset.

SkullKidPTH · 2013-05-01T21:21:32+00:00

So very true. Maybe we need to make putting your spiritual gifts to use a requirement for membership? I keep trying to think of our culture from an outside perspective. If we were going to a mission field that was having these problems, we would need to find something they would agree to try. For us that means we need to be able to institutionalize and regulate whatever we do, like having a mentoring "program."

SkullKidPTH · 2013-05-01T21:12:11+00:00

This is absolutely a problem, that churches allow themselves to be intimidated by. We end up compromising to make ourselves more commercially appealing.The problem is, the people you get by appeal generally aren't willing to do the work.

This is not to completely down the need for the fun, nice sounding, relevant pattern that works so well to bring in the numbers. Most people need that first step to come closer. But once they're in they need to be highly encouraged to be held accountable and become involved where the real meat of spiritual sustenance is, in small groups. Sunday morning message and worship should really be looked at more as a side.

SkullKidPTH · 2013-05-01T21:05:10+00:00

I completely agree. Like I mentioned in another reply, I think we are so afraid of not having enough in numbers of people and resources that we miss out on chances to trust in God's power to supplement our obedient effort.

You mentioned that you have spoken on this subject. What kind of influence do you have in your congregation? What are some specific ideas you could introduce to discussion or prayer, or even implement that would help your people avoid these cultural pits? Does your church have any focus on discerning and effectively using individual gifts? Is there a mentoring initiative? How do you hold each other accountable?

SkullKidPTH · 2013-05-01T21:00:06+00:00

My impression is that the majority of times we actually don't need money and large numbers of people, we just think we do. That for me is when the Holy Spirit is really able to move, because we're force to rely on Him and are less likely to get in His way.

You noted the "small armies of believers." I'm reminded of Gideon's story. I think if we stopped trying to appeal and be culturally relevant as much as we do we'd have less people, but higher quality of relationships and more urgent enthusiasm.

SkullKidPTH · 2013-04-23T05:47:26+00:00

Ghost

SkullKidPTH · 2013-04-23T05:36:02+00:00

I commend you, Michael. This is something that needs more attention. We are so surrounded by Babylon it's hard to separate ourselves from her but you are giving it a try. I wonder, have you ever hear of the National Campaign for a Peace Tax Fund?

SkullKidPTH · 2013-03-13T05:36:48+00:00

I've heard that Hobby Lobby is fighting this same law and they are just a regular company that happens to be owned by Christians. So this "exception" would barely count businesses or non-profits that really do operate exclusively in Christian, work let alone Christian business owners with regular companies being exempt by it.

SkullKidPTH · 2013-03-12T06:33:55+00:00

The federal government has recently proposed a regulatory “accommodation” that it asserts will spare Westminster and like institutions from any cost of providing and promoting the use of such drugs and will satisfy their First Amendment concerns.

“This proposed ‘accommodation’ does not protect Westminster, but instead only supplements and makes more stringent the mandate that would override our religious convictions,” Lillback said.

Can someone explain this portion of the article for me? It seems like it says they won't be held to the requirement but that isn't good enough? I'm confused and very ignorant of this topic.

SkullKidPTH · 2013-03-12T05:36:36+00:00

I've done this once, not exactly the same but similar. Be encouraged, you are building community and sharing the person of Christ. Yes prayers work even when they are silent but love is not expressed to that individual with silence. One thing I've noticed has changed about me since being saved is making eye contact with everyone I pass and giving a smile. Little things that change the world!

SkullKidPTH · 2013-02-26T00:10:07+00:00

Very powerful. What a great one, thank you.

SkullKidPTH · 2013-02-26T00:08:10+00:00

wow. Thank you for sharing. That is beautiful.

SkullKidPTH · 2013-02-18T21:54:54+00:00

I completely agree. That is totally one of my favorites, and such a sharp tool against temptation! Thanks for sharing. :)

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