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by steve-in-kville
Mon May 13, 2024 3:56 pm
Forum: Anabaptist Theology and Practice
Topic: Morals & ethics behind supporting certain mission efforts?
Replies: 70
Views: 1832

Re: Morals & ethics behind supporting certain mission efforts?

Also, each drug itself is different and might require different approaches. "Hitting Rock Bottom" is something we commonly talk about when it comes to alcoholics. And the whole industry of alcohol addiction (AA, etc.) seems premised on hitting rock bottom. I also have come to understand t...
by steve-in-kville
Mon May 13, 2024 1:55 pm
Forum: Anabaptist Theology and Practice
Topic: Morals & ethics behind supporting certain mission efforts?
Replies: 70
Views: 1832

Re: Morals & ethics behind supporting certain mission efforts?

Since starting this thread, I've been to listening/reading many addict's accounts of what made them get sober, either on their own or through a rehab facility or program. They all were very different: some hit a rock bottom as Josh mentioned. Other were able to see their own downward spiraling and c...
by steve-in-kville
Mon May 13, 2024 12:31 pm
Forum: Anabaptist Theology and Practice
Topic: Morals & ethics behind supporting certain mission efforts?
Replies: 70
Views: 1832

Re: Morals & ethics behind supporting certain mission efforts?

This subject should be spun off into its own thread. I see both Sightist's point and Josh's, both at the same time.
by steve-in-kville
Mon May 13, 2024 8:46 am
Forum: Anabaptist Theology and Practice
Topic: When the boys start coming around...
Replies: 1
Views: 102

When the boys start coming around...

... or girls, for that matter :D This is aimed towards parents with adult children (age 18 and over). How much of an influence did you have when it came to your child's choice in life partner? Did you attempt to influence them towards certain ones? Interfere and refer them away from others? Did you ...
by steve-in-kville
Mon May 13, 2024 7:08 am
Forum: Anabaptist Theology and Practice
Topic: Morals & ethics behind supporting certain mission efforts?
Replies: 70
Views: 1832

Re: Morals & ethics behind supporting certain mission efforts?

I did find an organization that operates in the Kensington area that, unfortunately, does some of the above mentioned "harm reduction" stuff, but they do a lot of other programs that I can align with. My employer allows each employee to ear-mark donations to non-profits of our choosing and...
by steve-in-kville
Sun May 12, 2024 3:57 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Mennonite Amateur Radio Network
Replies: 1
Views: 120

Re: Mennonite Amateur Radio Network

Their page could use some updating. Never heard of them otherwise.
by steve-in-kville
Fri May 10, 2024 9:20 am
Forum: Anabaptist Theology and Practice
Topic: Morals & ethics behind supporting certain mission efforts?
Replies: 70
Views: 1832

Re: Morals & ethics behind supporting certain mission efforts?

Anyway I'm just rambling on but would love to hear more thoughts from others on this. Do you know personally of an unchurched person who became a Christian and quickly experienced radical changes in their lives ? That should be a thread all in its own! 8-) Sorry, got carried away. Regarding this to...
by steve-in-kville
Fri May 10, 2024 8:52 am
Forum: Announcements and Introductions
Topic: Prayer Requests & Personal Testimonies
Replies: 339
Views: 93509

Re: Prayer Requests & Personal Testimonies

steve-in-kville wrote: Fri May 10, 2024 7:45 am My coworker just lost her three month old niece nephew a few days ago. Her name is Missy. Prayers for the whole family.