Religon

[hammerdrill376]

Hey..Just thought you SLY Guy dads might like to see this. All I can say is be prepared..It will definately make you want to grab your kids and tell them how much you love them...pretty strong message it it too not just for dads but everyone.

John-

Great video.......... This is exatly the kind of thing I worry about as a Dad. Every night before they go to bed, I take each of my kids individually, hug them tight, look them right in the eye and tell them how much I love them. I just want them to know that there is someone always there for them.
Plus.... you never know what could happen...... If God takes me home unexpeectedly I want them to know without a doubt that Daddy loved them more than anything.
This is also the reson I've become an advisor for our Church's middl school youth program. I know that some kids just don;t get what they need at home..... and maybe I can help just one...........

I found that video vary hard to watch.  Even though I believe I am raising my kids to know that we are always there for them and to never be afraid to talk to us about anything, there will always be that fear of " What if I failed".  I have a daughter who is turning 15 on sunday and at times I feel for her.  It is tough growing up in todays world.  She doesnt get the lovey dubby affection from me anymore like my youngest daughter who is only 8.  I do let her know that I still love her very much and give her the attention that she needs. I know my wife is doing a good job in raising them as well.  My daughter talks to Kris about alot of things and she doesnt exclude me out of those.  I prefer her to talk to her mom about the girl things, but she will talk to me about it afterwards. 

It is just always going to be the   " WHAT IF" thing with me.

Man do I KNOW what you mean. We have one daughter and she is almost 17. She is really quick witted and very funny. There seems to be a never ending supply of boys calling her and with some of them I really have to restrain being tooooo judgemental. For some reason she prefers the punk or gothic type guys and that is wayyyyyyyyyyyy out of the box for me.  But after getting to know some of them its really sad what goes on at their own homes which is basically nothing. No interaction..no love and no father figure to look up to in many case case the bum left. One of the best compliments I got awhile back was from one of her girlfriends. She told me she loved coming to our house because we had rules and that ment we cared and she wished it was like that in her home.   It's tough being a dad. Especially in these days. I know there are alot of days I look back and think..Man I should have done this with her or said that to her...and of course there I things I regret I said. Right now she is having alot of challenges in school
but her mother and I have drilled into her that no matter what she can come to either of us with her problems. I guess that video means alot to me because while I don't like to think about it, the possibility of her messing around and getting pregnant,  I always want her to know if she messes up that she never has to be afraid of her mother or me. 

[GASlick]

Yes, we do like our committees. 

My dad always said when you get a bunch of Methodists together three things WILL happen -  Eat, Pray and take up an offering.

As far as the little old organ lady, we have a OB/GYN that is on staff.  He is very good, but when I play all bets are off.  I like to get that organ strung out!  I've got over 2800 pipes and by golly, we gonna have church!     I also get in there two or three days a week and practice.  It's my stress relief.  Loud and Proud!

[Sgt. Pate]

Christian... nuff said. 

[wpruitt]

There is something about little old ladies and not using the organ to its full capacity.  Last time I saw our organist using anything but the lower two manuals, it was because the organ was dying and she could not get a sound out of one of them.

If the Methodist had been in charge of "The Last Supper", we would be taking communion today with ice tea and casseroles!

As far as the little old organ lady, we have a OB/GYN that is on staff.  He is very good, but when I play all bets are off.  I like to get that organ strung out!  I've got over 2800 pipes and by golly, we gonna have church!     I also get in there two or three days a week and practice.  It's my stress relief.  Loud and Proud!

[Robmeister]

*Gives a high five to everyone who's posted in here, so far* When I saw this topic created, I thought to myself "This one has potential for becoming a major flame war!" And I haven't even seen a wisp of smoke so far...God job, everybody!

Yes....GREAT JOB yooz guyz !!

Bible-believing, Spirit-filled Christian here too.  Grew up Roman Catholic.  Radically saved in 1991 after the music biz left me flat on my back in a rehab center for alcohol and cocaine.  Got my degree in Theology in 1997 and went on to graduate studies in Theology.  Switched my graduate major to MBA studies in Accounting and Finance in 1999....been in corporate finance ever since.

Been members of Baptist Churches, Presbyterian Churches and non-denominational churches since '91....playing the drums on their worship teams.  All VERY GOOD BIBLE-TEACHING churches.   Now attend Calvary Chapel of South Denver (non-denominational).

[tomgallagher]

If the Methodist had been in charge of "The Last Supper", we would be taking communion today with ice tea and casseroles!

As far as the little old organ lady, we have a OB/GYN that is on staff.  He is very good, but when I play all bets are off.  I like to get that organ strung out!  I've got over 2800 pipes and by golly, we gonna have church!     I also get in there two or three days a week and practice.  It's my stress relief.  Loud and Proud!

LOL..U R right. It probably would have been a covered dish affair.

[StumpyDave]

I'm an atheist and not ashamed of it.
People need to get through life and cope with things in their own ways.  I don't care what theology anyone believes, we're all people and we all deserve respect and compassion.
I think that the biggest thing that I got taught (at school, at home, wherever) was that people should be kind and considerate towards each other and help out in any way possible, wherever and whenever you can.
I plan to live life, enjoy it, and help others to enjoy theirs as best I can.  I'm not gonna get a second shot at it so I may as well do my best now.

I was expelled from Sunday School at 5 years old.  My mother was politely asked not to bring me back as I asked too many questions!

[Brkeatr]

I was expelled from Sunday School at 5 years old.  My mother was politely asked not to bring me back as I asked too many questions!

 Dave, I think that's a shame that happened to you, especially at 5 years old . Enough said.

[herronm]

I think that the biggest thing that I got taught (at school, at home, wherever) was that people should be kind and considerate towards each other and help out in any way possible, wherever and whenever you can.
I plan to live life, enjoy it, and help others to enjoy theirs as best I can.  I'm not gonna get a second shot at it so I may as well do my best now.

Love your neighbor like yourself.  Doesn't matter who said it or where it came from.  Sometimes in my deep thoughts, I think no one is right and no one is wrong.

Max

[StumpyDave]

Dave, I think that's a shame that happened to you, especially at 5 years old . Enough said.

Maybe, but don't feel sorry for me.  I'm the product of all of my experiences and decisions throughout my life and I happen to be pretty happy with who/what/where I am.

[hammerdrill376]

I'm an atheist and not ashamed of it.
People need to get through life and cope with things in their own ways.  I don't care what theology anyone believes, we're all people and we all deserve respect and compassion.
I think that the biggest thing that I got taught (at school, at home, wherever) was that people should be kind and considerate towards each other and help out in any way possible, wherever and whenever you can.
I plan to live life, enjoy it, and help others to enjoy theirs as best I can.  I'm not gonna get a second shot at it so I may as well do my best now.

I was expelled from Sunday School at 5 years old.  My mother was politely asked not to bring me back as I asked too many questions!

Stumpy..your answer about being considerate, helping others out, etc., is actually more spiritual then most people find in many churches today.

[wpruitt]

Stumpy..your answer about being considerate, helping others out, etc., is actually more spiritual then most people find in many churches today.

Remember - A house of worship is a hospital and not a home for saints

[hammerdrill376]

very well said

[GASlick]

Excellent point pruitt.

[marshd1000]

I'm an atheist and not ashamed of it.
People need to get through life and cope with things in their own ways.  I don't care what theology anyone believes, we're all people and we all deserve respect and compassion.
I think that the biggest thing that I got taught (at school, at home, wherever) was that people should be kind and considerate towards each other and help out in any way possible, wherever and whenever you can.
I plan to live life, enjoy it, and help others to enjoy theirs as best I can.  I'm not gonna get a second shot at it so I may as well do my best now.

I was expelled from Sunday School at 5 years old.  My mother was politely asked not to bring me back as I asked too many questions!

Stumpy..your answer about being considerate, helping others out, etc., is actually more spiritual then most people find in many churches today.

That is a sad but true commentary.  Hopefully the churchgoing folks are not in that category!