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All of these well-thought perspectives reminds of a discussion among colleagues in the 1980s. Under discussion was the different methods for counseling students because of the differences in personalities and problems. My friend summed it up thusly: -Some you can just have a quiet word and the probl...

I believe in a more NT way :) . There is no need for baptismal classes or formal church membership. Both are add-ons to the NT pattern. There is a church nearby where I live that immerses the same day or asap as possible after repentance. Show me anywhere in the NT where there was any testing perio...

Outstanding topic, Steve. My rambling thoughts this morning: In my perspective and experience, I have found that especially with those who tend to be pessimistic and negative that a preference for the blame game is pronounced. They prefer to assign blame and walk away. Holding accountability though ...

Soloist wrote: ↑Fri Apr 12, 2024 5:53 am
I suspect the Muslims offer community and meaning to people who can’t find it in the church.

Agreed. This is my perspective as well. I see parallels to those who seek out the Baháʼí and Sikh religions.

A bit of parallel information regarding the brain and aging: the brain can start losing size in the 30s and 40s. In the 50s and 60s, that process speeds up and up to 1 to 2 percent per year of the hippocampus can be lost. The hippocampus is the part of the brain that plays a key role in memory such ...

World’s oldest man, age 111, shares secrets to living a long life

Moderation in all things and a trip to the chippy every Friday. Good man.

I know some are interested in the doctrines of other fellowships (as am I). A declaration was made by the Vatican today. This Vatican document on human dignity condemns gender transition, surrogacy, abortion, human trafficking, euthanasia, violence against individuals, war, marginalization of peopl...

Every individual I know who is neurodivergent was diagnosed by more than one professional. The process is rigorous, not a simple "Well it looks like you have ----" by your family doctor. Typically there are multiple referrals and analysis that happen before a diagnosis is made. For my chi...

We ask prospective members to attend a series of 10 classes during the Sunday School hour. The content is based on the 1963 Mennonite Confession of Faith (available on-line) and is lead by various members of the leadership team. The goal is to raise as many questions as possible before membership s...

In Anabaptist World, what kind of methods are used to prepare individuals for baptism? E.g. some Hutterian communities have 2 months of classes and use a written catechism that the individuals study and memorise. Is that the method used in your fellowship? Or is there another method? I am not aware...