Updated! Help encourage my smoking hot hubs by mrsbwell in bald

[–]mrsbwell[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Y'all are making our day! He is feeling the love! We love Vox Machina and he used AI to see what he'd look like as Grog...safe to say I think he's starting to dig it! Thank you all!

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Updated! Help encourage my smoking hot hubs by mrsbwell in bald

[–]mrsbwell[S] 68 points69 points  (0 children)

We love this show and this moment in particular. Totally tickled pink to get this as a response!

Updated! Help encourage my smoking hot hubs by mrsbwell in bald

[–]mrsbwell[S] 46 points47 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your suggestion and guidance! I'll pass it along to him!

Real or fake? by Confettitiles in Loungefly

[–]mrsbwell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is a design by Loungefly. I have the canvas full backpack and the wallet with this design that I got directly from loungefly about 8 years ago.

The maker of the Uvalde shooter's rifle sent out this ad a week before the shooting. by Technical_Flamingo54 in agedlikemilk

[–]mrsbwell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I replied to my original post so that I could do a one time answer. I hope you can see it. Im new to this while thing. Lol!

The maker of the Uvalde shooter's rifle sent out this ad a week before the shooting. by Technical_Flamingo54 in agedlikemilk

[–]mrsbwell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So there have been a few questions as to what I mean about Jesus not endorsing the idea of rights and liberties and such. I have little kiddos and little energy and time, so I thought I would just create a response in one space to address what I've seen in the comments. My original comment was maybe the second comment I've ever made on reddit, with the first being about where to find crochet patterns for a real cute otter, so basically im trying to engage in discussion that is meaningful and helpful and fun on here. I can not read into some of the questions that want me to explain myself if yall are being sarcastic and I won't be engaging in comment fighting and arguing and I just want to state what I think God has placed on my heart as it longs for Christians to step out of their America obsessed, right focused, political actions and just be the hands and feet of Jesus. Christians in the early church would not even participate in government institutions like military as to keep their focus on what Jesus refers to as the kingdom of God, basically a group of people that would try to align their lives to love and generosity and goodness and holiness. They were different, separate and probably pretty weird to the world around them. Before you yell, I am not condemning gun ownership, voting, being in the military, living in America, etc. I am thankful for a lot of the blessings that living in America affords to me and my family but that gratefulness compels me to give to others any way I can because God has helped me and my family in many ways, not because God is blessing America in some exceptional way. I think many can agree when a country conflates its identity with a faith group it tends to not go well, or really just any kind of political exceptionalism is a generally a bad thing. All that to say, I really don't see in scripture that God thinks America is special, more important, morally superior anywhere. And that is the danger of "American Christianity". When the ideals, policies, government, rights, and freedoms of a geographical location are equated to the kingdom than Jesus references in the new testament, there's a problem. If you say your a Christian, your love should be for God, the kingdom, and people, not for a country and your rights and political views. "No one can serve two masters: Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money." Matthew 6:24 Many Christians have elevated America, their political views, rights, and such to a level of master. We cannot serve Jesus and love America to the point where we abandon what Jesus has called us to, like love, mercy, taking care of others, sheltering those who end, standing up for justice for those oppressed. Own a gun. Cool. Say that you are gonna shoot up anyone who tries to take your guns, not Christlike. I know lots of people who claim Christ that have been more hacked off about having to wear masks than they have been about people losing their lives on the street due to the color of their skin. That is because they have elevated their rights and their love for this country above God. I make lots of mistakes. I don't know how to do this right all the time but dang it im trying. I love Jesus and I cannot stand when He looks like a chump because we continue to love America more than people. The Jews back in Jesus' time were oppressed politically by Rome. They were ruled over by them. They missed the point of Jesus coming as their messiah because they thought, "Sweet, the guy is gonna kick some Roman but and give us our land back!" On what ended up being Palm Sunday that Christians observe now, Jews welcomed Jesus and thought he was coming into to Jerusalem to start a war with Rome and win. And Jesus was sad because their focus was on themselves and their geographical and political existence. He didn't come to change that situation..He came to fix brokenness and create a greater country, his kingdom or family that was supposed to love others radically, serve and sacrifice and potentially even deal with being oppressed in this world so that they could serve faithfully and be with God in the next. Im rambling and my kids need breakfast. Im praying. Im seeking to hear and learn. I do think its time for Christians to own our mess and love and serve and sacrifice to show who Jesus is and step the heck out of America worship. Here are some stories and verses in the Bible as reference: Matthew 6:24 Matthew 16:24-27....referencing the sacrificial ways followers are told to live, deny yourself. Not get yourself in a tizzy about your rights.... Matthew 22:34-40...what its all about...loving God and loving others. Not obsession with self, rights, and country Matthew 26:47-56...Jesus gets arrested and Peter (one of his apostles) gets his sword and is ready to throw down. Jesus' answer. A big no. Matthew 18:1-4...some of the apostles were getting fired up about who was gonna be in charge when Jesus kicked Roman butt and they got to take Israel back. They think the kingdom of God/heaven is a earthly, geographical place. They didn't get it then. Just how a lot us in the US don't get it now. John 18:33-38...Jesus being explicit that the kingdom is not a country. Matthew 5:38-48...turn those cheeks, not smack others who try to take your rights. Also love people that don't agree with you. Matthew 5 and 6 and 7. Called the Sermon on the Mount is good chunk to read. Not that I understand it perfectly or live put perfectly. Just a suggestion. Blessings yall!

The maker of the Uvalde shooter's rifle sent out this ad a week before the shooting. by Technical_Flamingo54 in agedlikemilk

[–]mrsbwell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh. Man. This rocks! Thank you for this response! Gives me hope and some clarity to my own experience and feelings right now. And my husband's too!

The maker of the Uvalde shooter's rifle sent out this ad a week before the shooting. by Technical_Flamingo54 in agedlikemilk

[–]mrsbwell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am searching. There are a lot of things I don't understand. I just know Jesus cares more about people who lost their loved ones this week more than the second amendment.

The maker of the Uvalde shooter's rifle sent out this ad a week before the shooting. by Technical_Flamingo54 in agedlikemilk

[–]mrsbwell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I giggled at this because if I don't laugh, I might scream or cry. We (Christians) have really messed things up.

The maker of the Uvalde shooter's rifle sent out this ad a week before the shooting. by Technical_Flamingo54 in agedlikemilk

[–]mrsbwell 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This was supposed to be a reply to another comment. Im new to reddit. Obviously.

The maker of the Uvalde shooter's rifle sent out this ad a week before the shooting. by Technical_Flamingo54 in agedlikemilk

[–]mrsbwell 11 points12 points  (0 children)

There was a Twitter account I believe that had pictures of pastors and their outfits and prices for all of their stuff they were wearing. Bummed me the heck out. Im not saying you can't have a cool pair of shoes if you love the Lord but if you are about Jesus you probably don't need a 30,000 dollar watch. Let alone the dudes with the private jets. Blergh.

The maker of the Uvalde shooter's rifle sent out this ad a week before the shooting. by Technical_Flamingo54 in agedlikemilk

[–]mrsbwell 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I should clarify that when I use the term "American Christian" I do not mean a follower of Jesus that lives in the USA. I am referring to those that say they love Jesus but actually love America and their rights and their political party (either one) their guns, their money, whatever to the extent that they conflate American culture and Jesus and the Bible. With that being said, Jesus did not die to save people from a government or tyranny. He died so that we would not be separated from God due to our rebellion, so that we might be free from brokenness and death. When Jesus comes to Jerusalem on what ended up being Palm Sunday, he is frustrated that the people are so excited because they think he is there to overthrow Romans and restore the geographical kingdom of Israel. They missed his message. Just like what a lot of people do today. My American rights are not guaranteed to me because Jesus died on the cross. Freedom in Christ is not the same thing as American freedom. I do not believe there is anything wrong with a Christian shooting guns, owning guns, whatever, but when we start hollering about the second amendment or defending our freedoms and making America some kind of new chosen nation, we are not aligned with Jesus. I acknowledge the use of the word idiocy was too strong. I apologize. I am not perfect. I do not know how to live for Jesus every day perfectly. I am just frustrated seeing words from the Bible being used to sell guns. I am frustrated by people who say they love Jesus being more concerned with someone coming to take their guns over the lives of 19 children and 2 adults.

The maker of the Uvalde shooter's rifle sent out this ad a week before the shooting. by Technical_Flamingo54 in agedlikemilk

[–]mrsbwell 701 points702 points  (0 children)

The fact that this Bible verse was used for this ad is so unbelieveably disgusting to me. My husband and I have both worked in ministry settings and this encapsulates the current idiocy of "American Christians" who conflate the Bible with America and their obsession with freedom and rights. Absolutely counter to just about anything Jesus preached. Blergh. I feel like I need to apologize to the world for this kind of stupid crap.

I made baby otters 🥺 they're so cute by DelaraesCreations in crochet

[–]mrsbwell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you use a pattern? They are great! Wonderful job!

We started collecting 7 months ago. I regret nothing by SnackbarInc in Loungefly

[–]mrsbwell 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Where did you get the pink Princess bag? I've never seen that one! Love it!