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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2015 12:39:49 GMT -6
nice! does he go to a pool at a gym?
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Post by rayray on Dec 3, 2015 12:41:05 GMT -6
Yup, he is really really good. I wish I was half as fast as he is.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2015 23:03:50 GMT -6
Here is a new discussion. What do you think about the Duggers? Good Christian family?
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Post by BladeSpinnerRae on Dec 4, 2015 5:33:38 GMT -6
Mmm...I've some 'cautions' against them. We don't watch them, or keep up with them, but from the little I've seen/heard about them, I'm not entirely a fan. I'm not going to hate on them, but I don't think they are necessarily a good representation of Christ.
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Post by rayray on Dec 4, 2015 6:00:36 GMT -6
I personally do not like them in any way.
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Post by Brie D on Dec 4, 2015 15:13:00 GMT -6
Until the recent scandal, I though they were alright. I've seen a few episode of their show. It must be hard to live in the spotlight like that.
Discussing other families in general might not be the best thing to be doing though. We want our discussions to be edifying and I'm not sure that this is very. It's probably better to discuss ideas rather than people. Not to say that we can't talk about the people involved with the ideas.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 4, 2015 18:43:11 GMT -6
You know what Brie D your right, I didn't really think about I was just thinking that it may be good to talk about, I should have thought more about it before I posted it. Anyone has anything for a discussions?
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Post by Brie D on Dec 5, 2015 5:16:10 GMT -6
Okay, I've thought of something. What do people think about youth groups?
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Post by BladeSpinnerRae on Dec 5, 2015 5:58:49 GMT -6
I've never really cared for them. I think sometimes they can probably do some good, but it's common for them to just be a place for fun and not really learning about God. I think the idea is good, but it's often not executed as well. My Dad led youth group for a couple years. I just rarely attended any youth group during my teen years, because it made me uncomfortable and I was always the "odd man out".
It also depends on the group of teens it's aimed at. For teens from broken homes and who are struggling etc. it can be a real haven for them. I just wish more would teach the hard-core gospel.
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Post by rayray on Dec 5, 2015 8:18:24 GMT -6
I have a fantastic youth group where our dads teach and the whole family comes. My cousin has a typical youth group and they are also amazing.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2015 8:56:35 GMT -6
I haven't been part of one so i can't reallysay aanything about it, yes it's ture that some youth groups are worth poop, but it's also true that there are some that are really good. Right now i am part of a group of young adults and it's a good group, great teaching, but i am not very active in it.
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Post by rayray on Dec 5, 2015 9:01:53 GMT -6
I think that family oriented ones like ours are the best because we are a church family, not just youth having fun.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2015 9:26:23 GMT -6
And those sound great, i can remember when i was younger and we didn't have a church, how mich i use to want to be a part of one
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Post by rayray on Dec 5, 2015 9:31:20 GMT -6
I'm sorry that you didn't have one. The families at mine are like...well family. A girl at another youth group thought that one of my best friends was my brother, we are pretty close.
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Post by Brie D on Dec 5, 2015 13:31:40 GMT -6
Well I'm not part of a youth group. My older brothers were for a time, but they were already in their twenties. Having a youth group can divide the church and family. At that age people should be old enough to be involved with the rest of the church. And they should look up to their father not some youth pastor. Our church is very small and couldn't have a youth group anyway. I get the idea that they're not usually great for creating Christians. As for the social aspect, it would be preferable for whole families to do things together.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2015 14:00:10 GMT -6
well in our Church everyone goes to one service then they have.. I guess you would call them Sunday school classes, but each class is on the same subject, like if it is about romans than all the classes are on romans. I don't like those churches where its "you can't go into service with your families, you go there, she goes there. and you go there" I think those churches are in the wrong
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Post by Brie D on Dec 5, 2015 14:07:28 GMT -6
Yes, all wrong. Our church is just one big study group. On rare occasions we have some one visit and speak and of course someone has to prepare and lead the study. We haven't been able to find the verse which says that you must have sermons.
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Post by bourdongirl on Dec 5, 2015 14:24:06 GMT -6
My family recently returned to a church we previosly went to, and I've enjoyed the Youth group, but it isn't exactly what I thought I'd be. Right now I'm just thankful for my youth pastor, as he is a great guy, and teaches the Word like a study, shedding light on the behind the scenes of the Scripture. Though the group is hard to make friends with, plus I'm not great at making friends, but often wish it was different. Big groups like that can often make you feel like you don't belong.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2015 16:18:50 GMT -6
Brie D that funny! and it sounds like fun! bourdongirl how do you like the church so far then? I am sorry you it's hard for you to make friends, I've always left like the alien in the room too.
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Post by Brie D on Dec 5, 2015 16:56:51 GMT -6
And we have lots of good discussions like this. I actually get to spend time with the 'youth' everyday.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2015 17:21:51 GMT -6
Brie D that's cool! I love a good discussion, are you talking about younger siblings?
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Post by Dame Tashawna on Dec 5, 2015 17:23:25 GMT -6
Youth group is okay. I haven't been to mine in awhile. I don't have any friends, and the people they just aren't like me. Youth groups aren't the greatest for shy people. I fit in better with my homeschool group...
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2015 17:29:10 GMT -6
I don't have any friends too! this seems to be a fast growing club of no-friends. Me I am not shy, I just am Antisocial
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Post by Dame Tashawna on Dec 5, 2015 17:43:07 GMT -6
I want friends, but... its always been hard for me to make friends. Its kind of strange, but even though I am shy, I'm a social person. I lack the social life that I need and, uh, ... live as a part time hermit.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2015 17:47:01 GMT -6
Hermits are cool! they don't take your left socks but they are still cool! so are you just kind of intimidated by people?
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Post by Dame Tashawna on Dec 5, 2015 17:56:42 GMT -6
Ummm, yea, that's probably a lot of it. It's kind of hard to say. And living a part-time hermit life isn't the most fun thing. I like people. Maybe you'd like to live it, if you're antisocial.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2015 18:01:27 GMT -6
can I suggest trying to be bold? maybe think "I'll probably never see this person again so what the heck, Hey I am Dame what's your name?"
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Post by Brie D on Dec 5, 2015 18:12:00 GMT -6
Yeah, I was talking about my brothers.
I have trouble with shyness too. I'm trying to overcome it but I don't get many opportunities.
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Post by bourdongirl on Dec 5, 2015 18:33:38 GMT -6
Aiden I really like it. My previous church is kindve a dead church, and wasn't getting the teaching I needed. My parents have a ministry and lately I wasn't getting "feed" there either. At the moment I'm just thankful for good teaching. One step at a time: good teaching, then maybe friends Brie D I know how you feel. A good friend of mine recently challenged me to choose a task to do when feeling lonely and uneeded. For example, your at a group with other teens, make your purpose being there to give people a smile, stat one small conversation, or say hello. (Trust me, as someone on the receiving end it makes the world.) Or if your at a house gathering, your purpose is to clean dishes. I know it might seem dumb or small, but it does help. I myself am trying it, and it helps give you a purpose for being there.
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Post by Brie D on Dec 5, 2015 19:26:20 GMT -6
I do try when I am around people, and I've never been sorry I did.
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