FailMeh: An introduction.

[Carl F]

Before I get to introducing who I am, I feel obligated to tell you about where I come from. You see, I've always held that you can't really know someone else unless you know something about their past. You're free to skip the next paragraph or so if you feel differently.

Originally born in Memphis, my parents moved to the predominately white west coast of Washington State before I was old enough to form memories. Now my parents, both being working folk, couldn't take time off to home-school me and as such, I spent many trying years in the Washington State "educational" system. As luck and divine grace would have it, my aunt offered to take me in to ease the burden on my parents. Now my aunt, she's a wonderful woman. Even after her husband died, she never strayed from the straight and narrow. She even managed to raise a pastor! (That would be her own son, not me, and I would hardly give her all the credit.) As I moved in shortly after her own son moved out, she was able to home school me for the next three years, in true Baptist style.

Right, enough of that. What else is there to say? I've been reading these forums for nearly half a year now. I never bothered to sign up because I felt that until recently, I've had nothing to contribute. Regardless, I'm registered now and I'm sure as I post more, the community will come to a better understanding of who exactly I am. Besides, a little fellowship never hurt anyone.

Feel free to ask questions, should you have them.

[Seth Campbell]

Re: FailMeh: An introduction.

Welcome? It's nice to read a friendly post for once today.

So what Church do you go to?
Was your aunt how you found Jesus?
What's your favorite Bible verse?
How old are you?
Are you married?
How many soldiers for Christ has your wife born?

Originally born in Memphis, my parents moved to the predominately white west coast of Washington State before I was old enough to form memories.

Here I thought the wet coast was predominately green, not environmentalist, just mold growing on everything, including the people. I always assumed that brain rot was what lead to their hippie lifestyles.

Now my parents, both being working folk, couldn't take time off to home-school me and as such, I spent many trying years in the Washington State "educational" system.

Taught a bunch of feeling stuff, weren't you

As luck and divine grace would have it, my aunt offered to take me in to ease the burden on my parents. Now my aunt, she's a wonderful woman. Even after her husband died, she never strayed from the straight and narrow. She even managed to raise a pastor! (That would be her own son, not me, and I would hardly give her all the credit.) As I moved in shortly after her own son moved out, she was able to home school me for the next three years, in true Baptist style.

So what grades did she teach you?

[Carl F]

Re: FailMeh: An introduction.

Welcome? It's nice to read a friendly post for once today.

So what Church do you go to?
Was your aunt how you found Jesus?
What's your favorite Bible verse?
How old are you?
Are you married?
How many soldiers for Christ has your wife born?

I attend The Lord's Baptist Church in Tacoma, Washington. It's a small church, but very tightly knit.

While my parents didn't have time for home schooling, they made sure there was time for church. I found the Lord early in children ministries and remained strong in Him through fellowship and youth programs.

I beleive my profile says I'm 23. That would be correct. An no, I am not married (as such, I've fathered no children.) Finding a good Christian wife is no mean feat, particularly as most of the families that know my own family well live in Memphis.

Here I thought the wet coast was predominately green, not environmentalist, just mold growing on everything, including the people. I always assumed that brain rot was what lead to their hippie lifestyles.

Hahah, nice typo . While "wet coast" certainly is correct, it's the moss that's green. Mold around here is black, just like everywhere else . People are different in the north west, and Mexican culture certainly doesn't have the same influence on Washington as it does on California. Don't let that fool you though, this is a secular world, and Washington does consistently vote Democrat.

Taught a bunch of feeling stuff, weren't you

So what grades did she teach you?

My aunt taught me through what would have been my High School years. As we took no summer break (I suppose it might be more accurate to say that school could follow me on vacation) she was able to teach grades nine twelve in only three years.

Well, the big question. Favorite verse? Is "I don't have one" an acceptable answer? I'm of the school of thought that says the most important part of the Good Book is the story and the lessons. When we talk about Christ and Christianity, we don't just rattle off verses. When a Pastor is preaching, instead of reading cover to cover, he says "The Bible gives us [gift] and teaches us [lesson]" and then backs it up with scripture. Don't get me wrong, as Christians we should certainly know exactly what the Bible says, rather than almost what exactly it says. Learning verses is important, but ultimately, it's the grace of God that saves us, not Paul's semantics.

Enough beating around the bush. If I had to pick, I'd say Matthew 6:9. It goes back to my "lessons are important" point. How to pray is simply one of the most important lessons the Gospel teaches us. Without prayer, a proper relationship with Christ is impossible, as is salvation. Matthew 6:9 is the beginning of that lesson, and an integral part of the Sermon on the Mount (which is my favorite Biblical sermon, if you're curious.)

[Seth Campbell]

Re: FailMeh: An introduction.

I attend The Lord's Baptist Church in Tacoma, Washington. It's a small church, but very tightly knit.

While my parents didn't have time for home schooling, they made sure there was time for church. I found the Lord early in children ministries and remained strong in Him through fellowship and youth programs.

Well that's good, I guess I misunderstood and thought your parents neglected the Lord.

I beleive my profile says I'm 23. That would be correct. An no, I am not married (as such, I've fathered no children.) Finding a good Christian wife is no mean feat, particularly as most of the families that know my own family well live in Memphis.

You got me again, I didn't check your profile (hey, I don't go hunting down information on people)

Hahah, nice typo . While "wet coast" certainly is correct, it's the moss that's green. Mold around here is black, just like everywhere else . People are different in the north west, and Mexican culture certainly doesn't have the same influence on Washington as it does on California. Don't let that fool you though, this is a secular world, and Washington does consistently vote Democrat.

Right again (now I'm just getting embarrassed). Before moving to Iowa, I was living in Vancouver BC, so I understand. So I understand about the secularism.

My aunt taught me through what would have been my High School years. As we took no summer break (I suppose it might be more accurate to say that school could follow me on vacation) she was able to teach grades nine twelve in only three years.

Yes, my boys used to complain about that as well. Then again, they get to do all sorts of cool stuff with their home schooling that they wouldn't get to do in a public school.

Well, the big question. Favorite verse? Is "I don't have one" an acceptable answer? I'm of the school of thought that says the most important part of the Good Book is the story and the lessons. When we talk about Christ and Christianity, we don't just rattle off verses. When a Pastor is preaching, instead of reading cover to cover, he says "The Bible gives us [gift] and teaches us [lesson]" and then backs it up with scripture. Don't get me wrong, as Christians we should certainly know exactly what the Bible says, rather than almost what exactly it says. Learning verses is important, but ultimately, it's the grace of God that saves us, not Paul's semantics.

Enough beating around the bush. If I had to pick, I'd say Matthew 6:9. It goes back to my "lessons are important" point. How to pray is simply one of the most important lessons the Gospel teaches us. Without prayer, a proper relationship with Christ is impossible, as is salvation. Matthew 6:9 is the beginning of that lesson, and an integral part of the Sermon on the Mount (which is my favorite Biblical sermon, if you're curious.)

Nice choice

[Rev. M. Rodimer]

Re: FailMeh: An introduction.

What a wonderful introduction! And it's great to see a fine example of homeschooling trumping the public indoctrination system.

You can spell, and write coherent sentences! Amazing what is accomplished when focused on one's studies and God, rather than video games and checking out the jocks in the locker room. All that showering together leads to perversion! I'm glad you escaped it.

Welcome!

Since you have been reading here for the last 6 months, you probably know quite a bit about us. Are there any questions you have?