Posts by Q. Bert

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My plan--fully revealed

by Junction-Guy in

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i think most of you already know what i have been planning.

i have mentioned it somewhat already.

i have sent bits of pieces of my story to several christian ministries, and they want to know more.

Q. Bert

I know. I may not stay here in Kansas though. I like it here and this is where my family is, But I have always been a loner. I may move back to TN on my own. I have never really been on my own. When we got married I was 18 and still living with parents, and now that I 31 I am living with parents and my grandmother. well gotta go and get ready for work. Thanks for the offer.

One key question to each of you, as individuals in a couple/partnership/friendship: If you were to both be under the same roof these days, what do you think it would be like... (a) as a host?, (b) as a guest?, and (c) as a long-term companion once again?. Are they 2 different answers? Are there any red flags still outstanding? Love is not blind, but kind. Is there some issue that makes you uncomfortable, being with your mate, that you feel you two can't directly address? Are there any lingering tendencies toward aggression, bitterness, or other abuse that you see... (a) in yourself?, (b) in your mate? Such abuse be an issue, how would/could you deal with it and still show respect for both you and your friend/partner? Wishing you both success. — I am Q. Bert, after all.

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Acts 5:42 (from house to house) OR (in private homes)

by rassillon in

***i believe i have the correct scripture here but if i don't please correct me.

i have thought a great deal on this topic since i first read it in one of ray franz books isocf.. he had a section that dealt with the greek term translated "house to house" and compared it to other scriptures which contained the same greek phrase and showed that it was likely that it should be translated "in private homes".. now i know that some will make the point that "house to house" is a valid translation and from what i know (which is very little) cannot disagree.. what i can say though is that from my knowledge about life in this period and this area of the world and from my traveling to ruins of ancient citys i would have to agree with franz that the phrase "in private homes" makes more sense because preaching from "house to house/door to door" at that time period would have been extreemely ineffective.

preaching in a public square and then returning with interested ones to their "private homes" for further discussion would make more sense if one was to be effective.. from those with a knowledge of the time/place/culture that this scripture applies to, do you agree with me?

Q. Bert

At places designated as places of worship, a set curriculum/program/agenda is considered with time alloted narrowly for comments. Questions are part of the schedule. Supplemental questions are generally only asked by the moderator of the discussion.

In what is called the public ministry, questions are expected to go in both directions. In fact, in the public ministry, ideally, it is the public that controls the length of the discussion through interest/lack shown.

So there is definitely a contrast maintained in the application of the Apostle Paul's words, whether when written, or even now.

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Acts 5:42 (from house to house) OR (in private homes)

by rassillon in

***i believe i have the correct scripture here but if i don't please correct me.

i have thought a great deal on this topic since i first read it in one of ray franz books isocf.. he had a section that dealt with the greek term translated "house to house" and compared it to other scriptures which contained the same greek phrase and showed that it was likely that it should be translated "in private homes".. now i know that some will make the point that "house to house" is a valid translation and from what i know (which is very little) cannot disagree.. what i can say though is that from my knowledge about life in this period and this area of the world and from my traveling to ruins of ancient citys i would have to agree with franz that the phrase "in private homes" makes more sense because preaching from "house to house/door to door" at that time period would have been extreemely ineffective.

preaching in a public square and then returning with interested ones to their "private homes" for further discussion would make more sense if one was to be effective.. from those with a knowledge of the time/place/culture that this scripture applies to, do you agree with me?

Q. Bert

It is either on JW turf, or it's on public/world (non-JW) turf. JWs are not the public/world, after all. JWs condemn the world by their conduct, just as their Master, Christ Jesus did.

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If Christ the Mediater Only For the Annoited

by lighthouse19something in

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if jeseus is only the mediater for the 144,000, and wts now says the 'system' may outlast the remenent, then the earth would be without a mediater between man and god?

Q. Bert

If we sow to the (holy) spirit and receive Jehovah's favor, then we reap its rewards and are of Christ: whether with a heavenly hope or an earthly one. "Fleshly rewards" is not the same as "demonic rewards". The planet will remain after Armageddon, just as it did after the Deluge. The use of the world "flesh" can be positive or negative, depending on the context

— I am Q. Bert, after all.

149

My plan--fully revealed

by Junction-Guy in

jw
friends

i think most of you already know what i have been planning.

i have mentioned it somewhat already.

i have sent bits of pieces of my story to several christian ministries, and they want to know more.

Q. Bert

bttt

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If Christ the Mediater Only For the Annoited

by lighthouse19something in

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friends

if jeseus is only the mediater for the 144,000, and wts now says the 'system' may outlast the remenent, then the earth would be without a mediater between man and god?

Q. Bert

I count spiritual treasures/reward/things higher than earthly, but I have both.

— I am Q. Bert, after all.

149

My plan--fully revealed

by Junction-Guy in

jw
friends

i think most of you already know what i have been planning.

i have mentioned it somewhat already.

i have sent bits of pieces of my story to several christian ministries, and they want to know more.

Q. Bert

LittleToe

Re: just a note to say hello and good-bye

Post 15214 of 16492
since 12-Sep-01

5 y 3 m 3 d

Frannie:

And just remember, our lives aren't really ruined, only wasted for a while. It's what we choose to do from this day forward that will make our lives a success.

It's not often I stumble across quotes that I want to keep, but that one's a keeper, thanks

Q. Bert says: It was a good reminder then. It's a good reminder now. Frannie is a keeper, for sure. She has some great lines.

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Does this amaze you or am I the only one????

by avidbiblereader in

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i will try to make this brief but how can you abbreviate love and kindness?

this is truly amazing!!!!

as many you have seen i ran into a small glitch on the forum the last couple of threads, without going into detail and really not necessary as there have been plenty of comments and views on both threads, i was willing to walk away from the forum because this is my nature as paul said in .

Q. Bert

A dictionary gives "coercion" the following definition:

Coercion: Controlling of voluntary agent or action by force.

Force (as a noun) can be loving, as in: mental or moral strength; influence, power to convince, vividness of effect; desirability, good sense; binding power, validity.

Force (as a verb) can also be loving, as in: compel (to right action); require special effort; effect, produce, by effort; artificially hasten the maturity of (plant, scholar).

King David wrote lyrics that included the following:

Make me know your own ways, O Jehovah; Teach me your own paths. Make me walk in your truth and teach me, For you are my God of salvation. — Psalm 25:4, 5.

Teach me to do your will, For you are my God. Your spirit is good; May it lead me in the land of uprightness. — Psalm 143:10.

And in your loving-kindness may you silence my enemies; And you must destroy all those showing hostility to my soul, For I am your servant. — Psalm 143:12.

Even righteous Zechariah was struck dumb for a period at Luke 1:20, 22, due to disbelief at an angelic message.

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a reminder to all parents.

by dannieboi in

i became aware yesterday that my son had an account on myspace.com (without our permission)so i got his user name and password and logged on.

the site was filled with pictures, videos, surveys and a whole lot more.

as i clicked on the related sites of my son's friends, i saw that pornographic sites have the abilility to enter kids' sites under the guise of being a friend.

Q. Bert

Good news is to know the extent of the bad news. Then the connections can be made, or disconnected, as you choose. Hopefully your children are close enough to you that you don't need to ask where they are, other than what they are thinking about. And then you can have a warm, open conversation so that your family can "take care" in the fullest sense of the phrase. — Q. Bert

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My plan--fully revealed

by Junction-Guy in

jw
friends

i think most of you already know what i have been planning.

i have mentioned it somewhat already.

i have sent bits of pieces of my story to several christian ministries, and they want to know more.

Q. Bert

I think the thread needs a new name. May I suggest this as its name: The united Junction plan, as it unfolds

What I think so far is that the junction couple will be deciding is that it's not about luck, or sexuality, or confusion; rather, it's about being friends, teamwork, and facing each other with love and a warm smile and compassion. Friends spend time together on their own terms, stand up for each other, and work at good communication (an evolving art).

TLC (tender loving care) and a wise, loving choice of words, oh, and a beauty/handsome sleep to each of you (whichever applies).

— Q. Bert