Subject: Why can't I speak in tongues yet ? |
Bible Note: Dear Tam, Certainly, It would be next to impossible to carry on any meaningful dialog without some form of chat, and in the spirit of friendship, and in small doses, it is of course acceptable, but please note that we do try to keep it "short". Tam, I can assure you my dear that no one intentionally meant to have you stumbling around struggling with this site, (we cant see through the screen), so we simply did not know the extent of your trouble. Again, sorry. When I first got to SBF I did have a little trouble but I soon found my way and had, (though I did note your request) I just figured you would do the same as I did. And I am sorry that you thought we were intentionally ignoring you. Also, when I first got here, I had a similar experience with not liking some of the unsolicited advice, (no-one likes to be corrected) I soon found however, that it was all given in the spirit of Christian love and unity. I have come to find that the people here are loving, kind, and patient; but as you, at first I didn't see it that way. In all fairness though I never accused anyone of slander. Oh my, Really? That's a bit severe! I also received some of what I thought was undue hummer pointed from behind my back, and I must admit I was a little put out by this, but soon learned too, that this was just a little good natured and lighthearted hummer and was certainly never intended to harm, so I got over it. May I ask you to please forgive and do the same? I don't intend to minimize your discomfort at this but just ask that you please give us a break here, though we are Christians, we are still human after all, and unfortunately, not perfect. Now I really don't want to seem like I'm harping on this, but you continue to mention brevity as if it is some sort of sin. Please, just look around at what others are doing with their posts? I know it must be hard for you, we are all different, but we do mostly try to keep it to a paragraph or two, don't worry, your message will get through, people aren't that obtuse: and though there is no rule on this, in the spirit of unity and respect, there has to be some happy medium don't you think? Now of course there are those that seem too brief, and there are those that tend to run long; but I think by asking us not to use brevity our host is meaning not to use just a very few words, and as some of us sometimes do just answer with a yes or no; again even at that sometimes a one word answer is appropriate, even a yep or nope is sometimes ok. ok? Happy medium? Now, you can ignore this part of my post if you please, but please, don't come back with an argument about the hosts wishes for us not using brevity, just look at what others are doing if you desire to go with the flow. Again, I'm Sorry I am harping, I'll drop it now that I've said my peace. And I ask you please to do the same, there is no need to keep this going. Amen? Tam, this place has been and is a real blessing to me, and I hope it is to you too. Sometimes I can hardly believe how much I have learned, especially how to get along and be patient. If you think I'm bad now you should have known the fella that first got here. I don't know why I wasn't drummed right on out of here! :-) But of course it's because the people here are loving and patient Christians. I hope we can burry the hatchet and have a productive cordial relationship in the future. I hope/pray, that you can understand that I NEVER intended to offend you. I know I'm not very graceful at times, but I do try to be. :-) Please forgive me, Tamara; may God bless you as you study and learn with us. Shalom and God bless John |