First come, first serve?

[cabletown]

Guy A is interested in a girl. Then Guy B comes along and is interested in the same girl. Is it “first come first serve” (i.e. cool it), or is it like someone said, “Let the best man win”? Seems kind of mean to me. I’ve always been of the opinion leave them alone. Thoughts?

[jtucker]

First and most important: Give it to God in prayer and fasting! and leave it there.(this also includes praying for the other fellow)

second: Continue to seek God's face in prayer and fasting.

Thirdly: Watch her (don't stalk her!) but watch how she interacts with others, what she talks about, for those things will reveal her character.

Fourthly: If you feel God is leading you towards her then go to her and tell her and tell her you are wanting to start a courtship with her. and if she says no then that means no you say okay that's fine and just continue to be her friend, and if she says yes well then you go to her father and ask him about it and his feelings and talk to him about it. remember if you do begin a courtship with her no touching, kissing ushy mushy talk about your feelings, but keep it Holy between the two of you!

God bless you hope it helped!

[jtucker]

Forgot to say one thing! If you don't have the Holy Ghost seal, then don't worry about courting. God would rather you be single the rest of your life and be sealed with his Holy Spirit than even courting for potential marriage before you are even sealed with the Holy Spirit! Thus said both you and the sister needs to be Holy Ghost filled before hand. A true relationship with Christ is most important. Even more important than finding your soul-mate

[JoeC]

It's an interesting thought, cabletown. I take you to mean if Guy A and girl in question are obviously interested in each other already. Then guy B comes along and tries to woo girl away from Guy A.

Is that the scenario here?

[blessed]

Joe,

If Guy A and girl are interested in each other but Guy B has been looking at the girl and he is in love with her... should guy B say anything seeing that the girl has shown some interest in Guy A, but the girl and Guy A are not officially together.

[jtucker]

I know i'm not Joe but I'm gonna say something here, Guy B would be wise to talk to his pastor and pray about it fervantly as well.

[JoeC]

Joe,

If Guy A and girl are interested in each other but Guy B has been looking at the girl and he is in love with her... should guy B say anything seeing that the girl has shown some interest in Guy A, but the girl and Guy A are not officially together.

And what if Guy A and girl are obviously already interested in each other - but the ring hasn't shown up yet? Brings up some interesting ethical considerations.

[HotShot53]

Lol, I was actually chatting a couple days ago with someone else on the forums (who may not wish to be named, so I won't), and we had both agreed that we personally wouldn't interfere in that situation... only if it didn't work out would we give it consideration.

My mom, however, keeps telling me that if they aren't engaged, they are fair game....

[NeedGod]

something like this happened in our church. girl A had been seeing guy X for 7 years then her friend, her best friend no less came along and in close to an year, she had got married to guy X. of course girl A was devastated.
i still wonder what is right

[azurity]

It's interesting how everyone interpretes the initial question differently.

My take on it was... Guy A had been interested in Girl for some time. Then Guy B comes along, and is also interested. Now, is it the first one to ask her out, the most out going guy, the guy that seems more physically attractive... or the one that was on the scene in the first place that "gets the girl" so to speak. (I hate talking about girls like that. We're worth so much more than that.)

Hmmmm... a few interesting scenarios we could bring out now.

[JMG]

It depends on the relationship of Guy A and the Girl. If the relationship is serious, Guy A's intentions are to marry the Girl, even though they are not officialy engaged, then Guy B must leave.

[azurity]

How is one to know the intentions... if he hasn't proposed yet?

(Personally, I don't think I'll ever be in this sort of sort of situation. I just like asking questions.)

[BroTrevor]

This thread is hilarious!!!!

For my situation... Guy B better just high-tail it outta here. Me and girl have been married for close to 6 years now.

(sooooo glad I'm not in those situations anymore!)

[JoeC]

It depends on the relationship of Guy A and the Girl. If the relationship is serious, Guy A's intentions are to marry the Girl, even though they are not officialy engaged, then Guy B must leave.

Yeah, well we all know who's perspective you're coming from! :harhar1:

It could very well be that Guy A's intentions are not Girl's intentions.

Somebody hand me a shovel! I'm seeing the need to dig myself a hole.

[JMC_785]

Let's try something new. I'm Guy A, and very very interested in Girl whatever-she-was, lets say Q. Anyways, I've corresponded with Q a little bit and I'm wanting to speak to her father about the possibility of courtship, which means some intermittent time getting to be her friend. Then along comes Guy B! B is a nice guy, a good christian, decent and upstanding young man. He doesn't have any more to do with who and what he likes than I did, he probably can't explain his whole attraction to Q any more than I can. So anyways, I find out that B likes Q, so now the question is; What am I to do? Pray about it first, God knows my situation and he knows my intentions and desires, and what's best for me. Second, I need to talk to Q, explain that I want to be her friend and intend to pursue courtship if in fact I find her character to be suitable, if the feeling is mutual between me (A) and Q (girl in question), she will most likely honor my desire to get to know her better. I also mention being aware of B's interest in Q, and make sure that she knows should she wish to pursue a relationship of some kind with B, that I will respect her right to decide with whom she wants to court.

This is simply my take on what I would do given the circumstances, I can't wait to hear your comments.

[JoeC]

I think we're all looking at the question with differing scenario's in mind. :confused:

[JMC_785]

Right, I was just offering my take based on how I interpreted the original thread. :)

[Philippe]

I think that no 2 cases are identical... and also that we should search the leading of the Lord first. So my comments are just what I think would be wise in general.

If both guys A and the girl seems to be interested to know each other, then I think it would be wise for B to wait to see what happen with the other guy and observe them. I think that guy B could have some idea on how the sister feels with guy A and if she is really interested. He could ask the sister what she think of guy A.

If I would be guy A, I think i would not like that another guy B show interest in the same girl as I in the girl already responded to my interest... but on the other hand, if it come from the Lord, I think I would be able to recognize it and it will then help to accept.

Also, when a guy want to marry a girl, he should think more to make her happy and if the girl would be happier with guy B, brother Branham said that if I really like the girl, I would want her to be happy with B.

For the sister, I think that she should search the will of the Lord. If while she is learning to know guy A, guy B come... I think she should tell B that she is already interested in someone else. If it does not works with guy A, then when the decide to stop, the girl should search the leading of the Lord and wait. If she believe that guy B might be the one, then she might somehow let guy B know that the relastion with guy A has ended. Since guy B has already show her some interest, then shen might simply respond to that...

[NeedGod]

i think this gets complicated. i think it depends on the girl. she should ward off any unwanted attention to avoid giving false hope!

[jtucker]

if the guy a and girl are courting then guy b needs to go jump in a lake. but if they haven't courting if they haven't made that step then they are still friends and are fair game! just because they are not engaged does not mean they are fair game, yes courtship does not mean marriage but it means they are finding if they are what God wants for each other and if not that's fine they can end it, but it's really none of your business to try and stop it yourself!

[NeedGod]

if the guy a and girl are courting then guy b needs to go jump in a lake.
:lol:whew! i hope he can swim

[jtucker]

well if he can't he better learn and fast LOL:drowning:

[NeedGod]

oh my! cant he just jump into the bathtub instead. that way he would get clean without having to drown. lol

[jtucker]

yeah the bathtub is okay but then he would need to go talk to a true holy Ghost filled pastor about his feelings and how God feels about the matter! what a meal that would be for that boy to swallow:chef

[NeedGod]

oh, then a dip in the bath tub wont be enough. he needs a reall deep dip in the deeper waters. to be washed clean! to be so filled with the spirit that will guide him to know whether its right or wrong to do so. no, a bath tub wont do. lets just stick to the lake. :)

[jtucker]

Amen! he needs the baptism of water believeing and recieving the baptism of fire

[NeedGod]

my internet connection is really slow. i dont know why. i think its flooded.

[jtucker]

that's to bad, well you have God so that's always better than a slow flooded internet

[NeedGod]

oh my! that sounds so good to my ears. God is God over all
Amen! he needs the baptism of water believeing and recieving the baptism of fire
oh yes. you know, we used to be told, if people would just com together as believers and read the Word of God dsaily, and pray, then we would have gone home by now. we wouldnt have these questions. they are good of course and all, but when we have questions, we should go on our knees and seek God's opinion of it desperately. He has all the answers to all things. if you read the Word, trust you me, you will get the answer to this. everything, EVERYTHING is in the Word.

[jtucker]

Oh how true your words are sister!

[NeedGod]

believers are just lazy to read the Word. we say we believe in the message, but we dont want to study and read it. how,i ask you, how, can you believe in something you havent even heard of. so not possible. that means you can believe anything the devil would use against you as long as someone says its the Word. we need this weapon. let us all go down on our knees and read the Word. this is the only way to get this weapon against the devil. oh my, and we should read it with the right attitude too!

[jtucker]

we are joint heirs with Christ we have power and authority over all, how shameful it is for christians to be slothful and lazy

[NeedGod]

i think it is our duty bro, you and me, and all the rest to hold our brothers and sisters up in prayer. when we see a sister or brother in the wrong, correct them and pray for them. i know how prayers can bring people up from the dips. i told you ho a friend of mne prayed and her father, who is a politician finally came to church. we dont know if he will stay but he came. prayer changes things. we should pray for our brethren

[jtucker]

Amen sister, the power of prayer is limitless if done in all righteousness

[JoeC]

but if they haven't courting if they haven't made that step then they are still friends and are fair game!

I agree here, though I don't like the terminology (I can't think of a way around it though). There's plenty of wondeerful sisters in the Message. As a matter of course, there will sometimes be several guys attracted to one girl (or vice versa). If a brother holds himself in check just because someone ele likes a girl he'll never get married! (though we could probably say protocol is a little different for the reverse situation - whole 'nother topic!).

But yeah, if a guy tries to muscle in on an already founded relationship he's lival to hurt some of his own friendships - particularly if he's already friends with the other guy.

[alesha19]

that's really hard... I think it would depend on how serious they are really. Are they about to get engaged? or just "intestested" in each other?

plus, what if the girl would have been interested in guy B, and he backs off because there is somebody else interested in her? that sort of puts her in a weird spot. esp if guy A and her aren't actually seriously dating or anything.

[Sara]

Yeah, well we all know who's perspective you're coming from! :harhar1:

It could very well be that Guy A's intentions are not Girl's intentions.

Somebody hand me a shovel! I'm seeing the need to dig myself a hole.

Yeah... well... what if Girl A has IN FACT the same intentions?

:harhar1:

And... i've been reading the post from the beginning now... and... well. I'm confused. There's Guys A, B, X, etc. BUT only Girl A. That's scary.

I feel sorry for Girl A.

Wait.

No.

She has so many options!!!

Hmmm...

I wonder who she'll pick...

Eh, all the above, i say.

Ha, jk guys...

Jk.

Really.

:)

[jtucker]

that's really hard... I think it would depend on how serious they are really. Are they about to get engaged? or just "intestested" in each other?

plus, what if the girl would have been interested in guy B, and he backs off because there is somebody else interested in her? that sort of puts her in a weird spot. esp if guy A and her aren't actually seriously dating or anything.

It all depends on if they are courting, they are in a relationship, not a friendship. So it doesn't matter if the courtship is one day old or three years old, it's a courtship just the same.

If the sister is attracted to another brother while in a courtship with a completely other brother than she has no right stringing that brother along that she is courting, she needs to pray even harder than she has ever prayed,tell her father and together go to the brother she is courting. and explain everything.

[jtucker]

if they are not serious in their courtship, they have no business courting.
Finding a your life partner to marry and live with is the second most important decision you can make. first you have to court to find that mate. So if you courts someone and are not serious about them then stop that courtship.

There is no reason to continue courting (which is the precursor and determines marriage layout) if your not seriously thinking of this person as a truly potential partner, one you would spend the rest of your life with. Then you need to just stop courting that person.

Courting isn't a sport or some pastime, it's a very serious thing. not saying it should be a stuffy rules and regulations type of thing, have fun when you court, but don't court just to court or feel special.

and we should all enter courting (those of us who are still single) with fervant prayers and fasting in Jesus Christ. Trusting no feeling or hunch we may have but waiting upon the Lord and He will work all things out for the good of those who love Him, who are the called and the elect.

[blessed]

Ok...

Explain the difference

Courtship

Friendship

[jtucker]

friendship is not courtship and courtship is not friendship.

Courtship or courting is the coming together of a brother and sister for the express purpose of being with that person as a potential marraige prostpect. to get to know them in a more personal level, but not in an inappropriate level. basically it's going steady with someone, exclusively being paired up with that person in a relationship, to get to know them and to see if they are compatible with you. and at anyime you feel it's not working for you, you can break it off. in a respectful way and not dragged through the mud because in courtship you don't have the kissing and touching and mushy gushy words driven by the lusts of the flesh

While a friendship is just a friendship, (example) frank and mary are friends, they maybe talk once in awhile over the internet or on forums, they consider each other a brother or sister in Christ without having feelings for one another (not saying feelings can't develop between each other, that's when courtship is to be prayed about and brought up to the father of "Mary" by both mary and Frank), you go out in large groups as like a youth group and have fun. A friend gives us advice (brothers to brother and sister to sister on sensitive issues) they hang out with the express purpose of having fun and enjoying their time, without it appearing like a date, or even being a date.

[HotShot53]

Josh seems to have covered it all... I'll just say I agree with what Josh has been saying :)

[NeedGod]

whew, i have to say well put Josh. i cant give you any more greens for it though coz i have t spread them around first. still, a spoken green is alright to, isnt it!

[jtucker]

As they say at christmas it's the thought that counts LOL

[NeedGod]

oh, those who say that are usually those who dont want to send gifts. lol. i managed to give one though, so this here thought was coupled with a deed.

[jtucker]

How exciting! can i unwrapp my spoken green?

[NeedGod]

yes you can. uuh, whats does it contain? (psst, my secretary bought it so i have no idea what present she bought, hehehe!)

[jtucker]

Oh my goodness a dog bone! LOL j/k
God Bless you sister

[NeedGod]

oh noooo! i specifically told her....oh no. i think i will fire someone today!

[jtucker]

Don't worry i will see if my cat wants it, she's a strange on ethat cat is, i gave her a plate of leftovers from a cook out and the first thing she ate was the chedder flavored potatoe chips ! LOL

[NeedGod]

are you sure she is a cat, maybe she is a dog in cats clothing....:(

[jtucker]

well she meows pretty convincinling and she's pregnant so even if she is a dog wearing a cats clothing when she gives birth the results will be undeniable!

[NeedGod]

aaah, but the impersonators can meaow even better than normal cats. check the meaow. if its too perfect, then there is cause to doubt.
oh, maybe she just hid kitten under the cats clothes. who knows!
trust me, these pretend cats are really good at what they do.

[jtucker]

Thanks, I'll keep a keen eye out for it!

[NeedGod]

you better. dont let it catch you unaware. :yes:

[HotShot53]

but you two missed the point... was it Cat A or Cat B that finally got Josh's Cat? ;)

[jtucker]

That's halirious Hotshot!:rofl:

[Angelo]

I agree here, though I don't like the terminology (I can't think of a way around it though). There's plenty of wondeerful sisters in the Message. As a matter of course, there will sometimes be several guys attracted to one girl (or vice versa). If a brother holds himself in check just because someone ele likes a girl he'll never get married! (though we could probably say protocol is a little different for the reverse situation - whole 'nother topic!).

But yeah, if a guy tries to muscle in on an already founded relationship he's lival to hurt some of his own friendships - particularly if he's already friends with the other guy.
"If a brother holds himself in check just because someone ele likes a girl he'll never get married!"
I agree with what Joe said here based on my own experience. I choose to hold back in respect to the brother that has shown interest with Sis A. I couldn't take Sis A from her even though I like her so much. Respect should weigh more than our own hapiness.

[Angelo]

While a friendship is just a friendship, (example) frank and mary are friends, they maybe talk once in awhile over the internet or on forums, they consider each other a brother or sister in Christ without having feelings for one another (not saying feelings can't develop between each other, that's when courtship is to be prayed about and brought up to the father of "Mary" by both mary and Frank), you go out in large groups as like a youth group and have fun. A friend gives us advice (brothers to brother and sister to sister on sensitive issues) they hang out with the express purpose of having fun and enjoying their time, without it appearing like a date, or even being a date.

Here is where I always have the problem. Almost all of the sisters that I get to get in touch with, they (Sis) or other ppl always think that I am making a move towards a relationship. I am often scolded on this matter when the time comes that I am asked if I really have a motive and tell them that I don't. I am beginning to learn on this field now. I was just not used to having fellowship with a Sisters.

[jtucker]

Yes well some people believe what they want to believe, we can only pray, and keep treating the sisters as a sister through respect.

[collegegirl]

It is really hard to be good friends with guys, and sometimes just even friends, though I can honestly say thay there are some guys out there that even though they are really nice, we are just friends, and I expect nothing to come out of the friendship except the joy of the friendship itself.

I don't know about their side though....

[Angelo]

Yes well some people believe what they want to believe, we can only pray, and keep treating the sisters as a sister through respect.
Some people are just too vulnerable when it comes to being attracted. Difficult also to address without offending. Good thing the Lord is always there to mediate for us in every situation.

[joris]

:confused: somehow this thread reminds me of this quote,
I heard a story how Bro Branham showed preferring another's happiness. I think it was with a dart game, he actually let his opponent win intentionally not because he really can't but to not disappoint the other of his claims. I couldn't remember the details, but after the game, the brother that is with them told Bro Branham that he could have won the game. Bro Branham said, If I win, I would lose the brother. Something like that... sorry can't remember if it's a true story, bz right now.:training:

[collegegirl]

I think that if you are willing to sacrifice your happiness for someone else's, then that is one of the most noble things that you can ever do. Also one of the most Christ-like, as he sacrified his desires, ("Lord, if at all possible, let this cup pass from me") for our happiness, as we can now live and reign with the Lord.

Note: it is always the noble one who gets the really good girl in the books. :D

[HotShot53]

Note: it is always the noble one who gets the really good girl in the books. :D

Lol, if only real life were so simple....

[jtucker]

well if the lord tarries maybe i will be brought together with my soulmate and get married and spend sharing my happiness and sorrow with her

[NeedGod]

Angelo, i remember during youth camp, we were told that the woman is weak when it comes to hearing the words of a man. so be careful with your words and all as they can be very captivating for a woman even when you dont mean them to be. The pastor likened a woman to a church. he said its how the Lord wooes thechurch through His Word, so does a man woo a woman through his words. so be careful. you might break a heart you didnt intend to break. and i realize its true. when i am told good words, it matters more than looks and anything else. i get really carried away with words so i have learnt to watch what is said by the closest friends around me and i dont take it seriously. mot of my school mates flirt and its an anoying habit but it is still a weak point. I have to pray for strength daily. Be careful with words brothers.............

[jtucker]

Amen sister, brother burly preahced an awesome sermon on that subject at wyr oh what amn experience wyr was the best o fthe conventions i have been to so far

[NeedGod]

me too, i also had the best time of my life. i have never found a place to upload the videos ont he net or i would put up the videos. I wonder whether Hotshot knows anywhere i could upload them

[joris]

Note: it is always the noble one who gets the really good girl in the books. :Dwell He's getting some good... bride :)

[Angelo]

Angelo, i remember during youth camp, we were told that the woman is weak when it comes to hearing the words of a man. so be careful with your words and all as they can be very captivating for a woman even when you dont mean them to be. The pastor....
I learned the lesson. Thanks for the warning.

[HotShot53]

me too, i also had the best time of my life. i have never found a place to upload the videos ont he net or i would put up the videos. I wonder whether Hotshot knows anywhere i could upload them

Lol, yep, I do ;) www.Filefront.com (http://www.Filefront.com) They specialize in gaming files, but will host any files for free, unlimited. (As long as they aren't copyrighted by someone else) A warning though: video files can take a lot of time to upload, if they are of any decent quality....

[NeedGod]

thanks Hotshot. i thought you would know. You know, i think i will uploaad after exams coz i dont have time to wait for them to upload nw due to work

[blessed]

Lol, if only real life were so simple....
Well Bro have patience and try a little harder :D

[HotShot53]

Well Bro have patience and try a little harder :D

Lol, my problem is figuring out which one is the "really good" girl to try to get ;)

[collegegirl]

She will stand out. You will pick her above the others. Watch the character, pray, watch her attitude, pray, watch her in church, pray, watch her around her family, pray, watch her around her friends, pray.

Also, I would recommend some books:

The Courtship of Sarah McLean

The Courtchip of Jeff McLean

[HotShot53]

Lol, more books... now I have a book list like 5 deep with that type of books ;)

The problem is that everyone I know lives at least like halfway across the country... so it's kind of hard to watch how people act from that distance...

[alesha19]

Lol, more books... now I have a book list like 5 deep with that type of books ;)

The problem is that everyone I know lives at least like halfway across the country... so it's kind of hard to watch how people act from that distance...

i know what u mean, about people you know being all over the place and you can't really observe how they are like college girl said to do. welp, that's when a lot of prayer comes in. like she said... i mean, that's the only thing in her list that will work then :)

[already bought]

When your looking for the right one the best place to find that person is down on your knee's. Its not bad or wronge to consider differnt ones but one thing my brother said to me that I thought was just awesome.
He said "if you and a person are ment to be you will have to fight for that person."
I know for me i would like a guy then all of a sudden i wouldn't. It was like I could just pick and drop. But I believe when the right one comes along there will be something about that person that sets them apart from all the others. Something speical. And if you found someone like that then just really begin to pray and seek Gods will.
Also I believe God will sometimes lay a person on your heart.
So just be open to God and he will lead you and guide you. And the most important thing is to wait for God not to rush ahead.
And Ask Gods will in the situation and be willing to follow it.

[fredmaina]

just want to stress what already bought said that you look for your spouses on your knees, just pray and God who knows the desires of your heart will help you.He may not give you the person you want but He sure will give you the person He knows you need if you just submit to His will

[AlanaH]

Just a point anyone...
Be very careful when using the words "It's a God-given revelation". A person may feel pressured by your "revelation" and it may be false. If it is true, they will eventually have the same "revelation". If not, back way off...

[Babyruth]

So true, so true! Anyone come to mind Alana?

I'll give you hint, frappuchino is an associated word. :D

[HotShot53]

So true, so true! Anyone come to mind Alana?

I'll give you hint, frappuchino is an associated word. :D

I always knew caffeine products did bad things to you ;)

[Babyruth]

In this case, I'd have to agree. However, I drink coffee, and there's nothing wrong with me. :D

[HotShot53]

However, I drink coffee, and there's nothing wrong with me. :D

Umm... are you sure?

[jordancpeterson]

Sure she is... but that's the problem... ;-)

[God'schild]

theres nothing wrong with Babyruth.. she's very normal..

to bad you boys don't see that..

[jordancpeterson]

Correct... and that's the problem... most aren't so it makes it difficult to figure her out. ;-)

[Babyruth]

theres nothing wrong with Babyruth.. she's very normal..

to bad you boys don't see that..
Thank you, you are a blessing! So sweet! :thumbup: :praise:

Correct... and that's the problem... most aren't so it makes it difficult to figure her out.
Hm... I am normal, but why does it matter if I can be "figured out?"

[God'schild]

Correct... and that's the problem... most aren't so it makes it difficult to figure her out. ;-)

Why do you need to figure her out?? (may i ask)

[Babyruth]

Yeah, I'd like to know that as well. :think:

[joris]

<<completely offtopic>>
theres nothing wrong with Babyruth.. she's very normal.. that reminds me on that "filisophical question", "have you ever met a normal person?"
I got to the conclusion, Jesus is that normal person -- being the one person who never sinned, living to the fullest for the glory of God, and that's, that should be normal
now than, as christian girl, Babyruth is becoming more and more normal too :yay::ok::thumbup::applause:

well never mind, just some weird sort of thinking of mine :think:

[Babyruth]

Thanks joris, that's really, really nice. You made my day!

[leahmb]

I like Joris's thinking...that sounds pretty good to me. However, I still don't think we can actually define "normal." Even though Jesus was perfect, a virgin birth isn't "normal." I have decided noone is "normal," but some are semi-normal...maybe average is a better word. I think of this often, because people seem weird to me, but then I think "am I the weird one?" But I decided that just what is more foreign to you seems more weird. Oh, and I don't think Ruth is hard to figure out or weird.....just thought I'd throw that in :)

[Babyruth]

I agree with your thinking Leah. And thanks, I don't think I'm weird or hard to figure out either. :)

[jordancpeterson]

Ok, I submit to defeat... Ruth, Leah, and all other girls reading this... you are all unstrange and unweird... ;-)

[Babyruth]

Good boy, or should I say man? :y10:

[redeemed]

lol Ruth, i think you can still call him a boy!! lol jk!

[leahmb]

Thank you Jordan! And we are all very easy to figure out......hehe

[Babyruth]

Of course we are. :D

[AlanaH]

So true, so true! Anyone come to mind Alana?

I'll give you hint, frappuchino is an associated word. :D

Ummmm....not really, unless you mean Gina....but she says 'it's true'...I give...

And folks, Ruth isn't strange....or weird...or normal either...and I wouldn't change her if I could because then we probably wouldn't get along as well anymore! ;)

[jordancpeterson]

Oh... so that is why I get along with her so well... go figure... :surrender

[jordancpeterson]

Oh, and redeemed, you don’t forget to tell everyone what I told you earlier today when I saw you about calling me 'boy'. ;-)

[Babyruth]

Ummmm....not really, unless you mean Gina....but she says 'it's true'...I give...

And folks, Ruth isn't strange....or weird...or normal either...and I wouldn't change her if I could because then we probably wouldn't get along as well anymore! ;)
Does a mustache come to mind? Or revelations? Or Starbucks? :D

Thanks, I love you too!

Oh... so that is why I get along with her so well... go figure...
You do? How do you know?

Oh, and redeemed, you don’t forget to tell everyone what I told you earlier today when I saw you about calling me 'boy'.
Redeemed lives by you? Cool! What did you tell her?

[jordancpeterson]

Redeemed lives by you? Cool! What did you tell her?

She lives in northern Arizona. I live in the south. We saw each other today at the Wallace's where Brother Brian Jones from South Africa was speaking. I'll let her tell you.

Aaaah... So I guess I don't get along with Ruth after all... oh well... guess I have to go pray more... or send her a Starbucks card.

Heh, this is one seriously sidetracked thread. I guess this is what makes it interesting, no?

[joris]

a virgin birth isn't "normal."no I guess not :think: ;)
uhm but... well; still Gods ideals... they are far from "normal" but anyway we still would want them to be more and more "normal" to us
*just been reading some on Jesus' preaching (about, matt 5) on stuff like that, I may try to share some*

by the way sorry for being offtopic on an offtopic track on this topic;)

[Babyruth]

She lives in northern Arizona. I live in the south. We saw each other today at the Wallace's where Brother Brian Jones from South Africa was speaking. I'll let her tell you.

Aaaah... So I guess I don't get along with Ruth after all... oh well... guess I have to go pray more... or send her a Starbucks card.

Heh, this is one seriously sidetracked thread. I guess this is what makes it interesting, no?
Well, since you only met me what, 2 times? I wouldn't really say you know me. Therefore you don't really know if we get along. Anyways, yeah, a Starbucks card would be much appreciated. :D

Sidetracked is ok.

Redeemed! Where are you?

[jordancpeterson]

Well, since you only met me what, 2 times?

You can meet people more then once? Hmmm... didn't know that...

[Babyruth]

Yes, you meet them every time you see them. You are meeting with them again. Come on. :D

[jtucker]

I can't believe it's even still open i remember commenting on this last semester lol oh well whatever floats the boat.

[collegegirl]

Here I was thinking that I was going to get some deep thoughts on this thread.

Starbucks??!!!

Now there's some depth...

If you get the large.

[HotShot53]

Here I was thinking that I was going to get some deep thoughts on this thread.

Starbucks??!!!

Now there's some depth...

If you get the large.

Lol, just cause the thread is still open, doesn't mean it's still on the same topic ;)

[collegegirl]

Too true....alll too true.

[Babyruth]

Here I was thinking that I was going to get some deep thoughts on this thread.

Starbucks??!!!

Now there's some depth...

If you get the large.
Starbucks is amazing! They have some kind of special power or something. One time, both my friend and I felt sick, but we were both craving Starbucks. So, we went there, and as soon as we walked in the door, we both felt better. It was weird! Everytime I go into Starbucks, it feels like I've come home. :D Coffee is amazing! I had a large amount of coffee punch, ask Leah, and I slept very well last night. I'm immune, but I must have it! :D

[HotShot53]

Starbucks is amazing! They have some kind of special power or something. One time, both my friend and I felt sick, but we were both craving Starbucks. So, we went there, and as soon as we walked in the door, we both felt better. It was weird! Everytime I go into Starbucks, it feels like I've come home. :D Coffee is amazing! I had a large amount of coffee punch, ask Leah, and I slept very well last night. I'm immune, but I must have it! :D

And when starbucks takes over the world by controlling everyone with coffee, don't say I didn't warn you.... cause I'm warning you now ;)

[jtucker]

And when starbucks takes over the world by controlling everyone with coffee, don't say I didn't warn you.... cause I'm warning you now ;)


Like that would ever happen, starbucks is to yummy LOL

[Babyruth]

And when starbucks takes over the world by controlling everyone with coffee, don't say I didn't warn you.... cause I'm warning you now ;)
And I will be one of their faithful followers. :D

[collegegirl]

I don't like coffee...unless it has lots and lots and lots of chocolate in it.

Vanilla, and whipped topping as well.

[Babyruth]

I like coffee everyway!!!!!!

[AlanaH]

And I will be one of their faithful followers. :D

Yeah, me too. Although I must admit that they can drain one's bank account quite quickly, so I have to be careful of that. But yeah, in moderation, Starbucks is awesome!!!!

[AlanaH]

Does a mustache come to mind? Or revelations? Or Starbucks? :D


Oh, my goodness yes!!!! Gross, why does he even have to come into this picture?

[AlanaH]

She lives in northern Arizona. I live in the south. We saw each other today at the Wallace's where Brother Brian Jones from South Africa was speaking.

You've seen Bro Brian Jones too? He's one neat guy...

[Babyruth]

Does a mustache come to mind? Or revelations? Or Starbucks? :D


Oh, my goodness yes!!!! Gross, why does he even have to come into this picture?
Sorry. He fit before. Not so much now.

[AlanaH]

I get it now...but I forgot where this thread was, and that's why I didn't respond quick enough...oh well....

[Babyruth]

Yeah, it's ok. Don't worry about it.

[jordancpeterson]

You've seen Bro Brian Jones too? He's one neat guy...

A little more then just seen. ;-) Last Monday Brother Brian and Sister Jenny flew from Vancouver to Ohio and was there for 48 hours where he spoke. Then they flew Wednesday night into Phoenix where my Uncle Russell picked them up and took them up to Prescott. Our family got to Prescott on Friday morning and we were there with them until Monday afternoon (when they flew back to Vancouver). Its one thing to hear Brother Jones speak, but it is something else to just sit around the table after breakfast or lunch and just hear him talk, or go on a nature walk with him! Unbelievable!

[Babyruth]

Yeah. He came over to Bro. Dave's one night and talked to everyone. It was really neat.

[AlanaH]

Wow, that's awesome!
I got to talk to him a little at camp, and it was pretty cool...he's a neat brother.

[Babyruth]

He is.....

[cabletown]

Thanks for the thoughts everyone. Interesting... it was something someone I knew was going through so I was wondering what you all thought. Ended up not working out for him anyway... at least I don't think at this point.

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This place kind of looks interesting... should stick around more I guess.