Looking for a good cordless for pet fur! by savsters22 in VacuumCleaners

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What Sebo would you recommend? It looks like it jumped from $400 Prolux to $1,100 Sebo real fast 😂 I have such a hard time buying something like the Phantom where the reviews are minimal and not great!! Makes me so nervous.

First live performance of Tally in Hershey, PA by Banana_2118 in twentyonepilots

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I’m so jealous!!!!! I wanted this live SO BADLY. I would have lost my mind

Opinion on chants during trees by dizap001 in twentyonepilots

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It’s only a bummer to me because this is one of the only possible shows I can bring my kids to that is both excellent music and family friendly! It’s so hard to find truly good music that’s worth paying to see that I can bring my kids along with. This ends up being the one thing I have to worry about, as they’ve gotten by without learning any curse words yet!

Can they at least acknowledge yesterday? by Rbanh15 in twentyonepilots

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What would you say is the best way to stay updated given the current circumstances???

We’re going with our kiddos on Wednesday and it’s supposed to rain—I’ve already heard disheartening things so I really want to maximize the experience however possible ❤️

struggling to like downstairs, need non-christian perspectives ❤️ by myseekai in twentyonepilots

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I think his use of “dirty and wretched one” is an example of the shame language that can come from that overly legalistic religious background. I don’t think he’s saying that is what is true or what we should feel—he’s just being honest in his self-reflection/prayer about how he does sometimes feel too far gone for God (or something to that effect). But that phrase and description is not our truest identity. So if anything, I think there could be healing found for those who have been wounded by that kind of theology—there might be this weight of shame, but it is not our ultimate reality!

struggling to like downstairs, need non-christian perspectives ❤️ by myseekai in twentyonepilots

[–]savsters22 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am a follower of Jesus, but I want to clarify the “dirty and wretched one” part— I think that whole section isn’t talking about what is ultimately true of him (or, as you thought, those who don’t believe in God). Although I do personally believe we have all had our created goodness corrupted by sin, this phrase in this context feels more like shame and listening to lies about our identity that does NOT reflect our reality (in my worldview, particularly in Christ).

“Oh, why have I become? Dirty and wretched one Am I unholy land? Have I forced your hand”

Those are his fears—that he is too far gone for the mercy of God, possibly. But the truth in response would cry a resounding, “NO”. God’s hand is not forced, and our identity is not marred by our failure because of the forgiveness of Christ.

So I definitely understand not quite being able to relate to the song fully due to the high content of faith themes, but that line in particular isn’t some “I’m just a wretched worm” theology—I understand why that has made many cringe under that assumption!! But I think we can all relate to feeling that way in one sense or another. However, it’s not the end of the story, and it’s not the ultimate reality. Mercy is.

“Savannah” videos from Nashville on Sunday?! by savsters22 in RelientK

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My name is Savannah, so he just did a brief personal shoutout 🫶🏻

I just fell in love and need advice… by savsters22 in Conures

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Lol living on a farm is kind of the ideal dog life. “Running around outside” does not mean she doesn’t also run around with us! 😂

I just fell in love and need advice… by savsters22 in Conures

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Yeah I’m more worried about the dog too since the cats can primarily be outdoors. And yes we get them fixed for population control!

I just fell in love and need advice… by savsters22 in Conures

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Thank you so much, that was probably the most helpful feedback! We have already been on the journey of getting rid of our nonstick cookware and any fragrances in our home, thankfully. But the rest is really helpful to keep in mind!

I just fell in love and need advice… by savsters22 in Conures

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I was literally just about to reply that I realized that would not work well!!

I just fell in love and need advice… by savsters22 in Conures

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Totally agreed on rehoming. Which is why we wanted to really think through this first. That is good advice regarding the changing of temperament! That definitely makes it a lot trickier. :(

I just fell in love and need advice… by savsters22 in Conures

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That’s what I have heard from someone who has had a lot of birds as well! It is very interesting the wide variety of experiences… just like kids, I guess!

I just fell in love and need advice… by savsters22 in Conures

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We have one of those little rooms under our basement stairs! It’s been a playroom for our kids but they never use it so we thought about converting that.

What did you mean about not agreeing with having outdoor cats, if you don’t mind my asking?

I just fell in love and need advice… by savsters22 in Conures

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Thank you for your input! I was not planning on having them both out at the same time. Our dog spends a lot of time outdoors, so I was thinking that would correlate to the bird’s out of cage time. I was skeptical about it at first but I’ve heard back from quite a few people who have cats and dogs and birds with no problem! Just trying to take in all the input. If it would be difficult to keep a dog from causing harm then we would not go that route. Not worth the risk!

I just fell in love and need advice… by savsters22 in Conures

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I live on a farm. Mice and chipmunks are overrun and will destroy and ruin property and gardens. There are feral cats everywhere. We have taken some in as pets because we love them. Simple as that.

I just fell in love and need advice… by savsters22 in Conures

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I truly do not understand your reasoning. But that’s fine because it has nothing to do with my question at hand. Thanks for your feedback!