By the numbers

[WHO ME]

The day high school was over some of us stayed up all night then went to breakfast next morning.... havent seen anyone since then (moved to florida).1980.
Have only talked to one (who married my cousin) for less than 2 mins back in the 90s

Havent talked to my mom since the 90s.

Out of 15 cousins have only talked to 3 since the 70s and of the 3 - 1 once and 1 twice

My step mother text me happy birthday in jan and I said Id call her later... took me till june.

Have seen my cousin 5 times in last 4 years and we live less than 10 mins apart. 1 of the times driving down the street

People I have worked for or with, relatives or neighbors since 1980 I know only 31 by 1st name
And out of 31 I only know 16 first and last.

Went to a small school 400 kids 1 hallway and had a cousin go there... never once talked to him in 2 years

Seen my sister twice since 1980 with last time being 1996 that we talked

Have a half sister havent talked since 90s

My half sister and step sister got married have no idea what their last names are

I'm only attached to my dogs.....

 

[Anchorite]

The day high school was over some of us stayed up all night then went to breakfast next morning.... havent seen anyone since then (moved to florida).1980.
Have only talked to one (who married my cousin) for less than 2 mins back in the 90s

Havent talked to my mom since the 90s.

Out of 15 cousins have only talked to 3 since the 70s and of the 3 - 1 once and 1 twice

My step mother text me happy birthday in jan and I said Id call her later... took me till june.

Have seen my cousin 5 times in last 4 years and we live less than 10 mins apart. 1 of the times driving down the street

People I have worked for or with, relatives or neighbors since 1980 I know only 31 by 1st name
And out of 31 I only know 16 first and last.

Went to a small school 400 kids 1 hallway and had a cousin go there... never once talked to him in 2 years

Seen my sister twice since 1980 with last time being 1996 that we talked

Have a half sister havent talked since 90s

I'm only attached to my dogs.....

Are you happy with this isolation?

Or do you want to start contacting people and restoring lost relationships?

I’ve been a solitary person the past two years and I hate it.

I believe Christians should have connections through spouse, family, friends, church, work associates, neighbors, clubs, etc.

But it seems like God has orchestrated things so that I am totally alone with Him as my only companion. While it’s difficult to endure this situation, I must do the best I can and learn how to have a super strong relationship with my Savior.

 

[WHO ME]

Im fine with it.... for the most part

 

[WHO ME]

But it seems like God has orchestrated things so that I am totally alone with Him as my only companion. While it’s difficult to endure this situation, I must do the best I can and learn how to have a super strong relationship with my Savior.

I kinda see this that I have more time with God now too and knowing the days are growing short and so much is coming down the pipe Im good with it but it does have it moments.... I want to start a home bible study.... we'll see

 

[WHO ME]

I do woodworking so home depot and publix food store but if someone brought those things to me. Id only leave my yard to walk the dog..... have big flower garden to also keep busy

 

[WHO ME]

If I already know you but dont know your name, Im good not knowing it so dont tell me... I dont call anyone by their name anyway I figure if Im looking at you you know Im talking to you ànd im good with that

 

[rockytopva]

And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart. - Acts 2:46

When I came into Pentecostal Holiness I thought we had the best thing going. Then a pastor change... And then covid... And then the radio...

This pastor was retired and thought more about his grandchildren than anything. I can't remember the last time we had revival. He bought radio equipment during Covid and expected everyone to listen to his plain and ordinary messages in their car. When I passed by the place to another church Sunday I only saw two cars in the parking lot.

I had a young man named Joey who told me he listened in on radio but did not go to church. My response to him was.... We really do need to be in church! Good fellowship is a great help in the Christian walk.

 

[WHO ME]

When I was just out of highschool I wanted to live alone with no friends and no one coming by to bother me just me and my dogs.... and thats what I got

 

[WHO ME]

And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart. - Acts 2:46

When I came into Pentecostal Holiness I thought we had the best thing going. Then a pastor change... And then covid... And then the radio...

This pastor was retired and thought more about his grandchildren than anything. I can't remember the last time we had revival. He bought radio equipment during Covid and expected everyone to listen to his plain and ordinary messages in their car. When I passed by the place to another church Sunday I only saw two cars in the parking lot.

I had a young man named Joey who told me he listened in on radio but did not go to church. My response to him was.... We really do need to be in church! Good fellowship is a great help in the Christian walk.

I went to a grace church and loved the pastor, but he got caught with a hoe by cops and they got rid of him... next pastor was older and dryer and I stopped going...

 

[Anchorite]

I went to a grace church and loved the pastor, but he got caught with a hoe by cops and they got rid of him... next pastor was older and dryer and I stopped going...

I have found it extremely hard to find a good church. So many in my town are now woke, liberal, dead. I think I finally have discovered one that I like, an independent Bible Church.

 

[TLHKAJ]

I kinda see this that I have more time with God now too and knowing the days are growing short and so much is coming down the pipe Im good with it but it does have it moments.... I want to start a home bible study.... we'll see

Are they saved? If they're lost, did they reject you for your witness of Christ? I'm trying to understand your decision not to associate with your family.

I had to disconnect from my family for safety, especially for my children's sakes. But I did reconnect eventually via phone after my children were older. But it wasn't easy. I still pray for them.

 

[WHO ME]

Are they saved? If they're lost, did they reject you for your witness of Christ? I'm trying to understand your decision not to associate with your family.

I had to disconnect from my family for safety, especially for my children's sakes. But I did reconnect eventually via phone after my children were older. But it wasn't easy. I still pray for them.

Most certainly saved... I just always wanted to be alone.... my dog is all I want really... my family isnt saved. youd understand but I wont broadcast it here online.. my attitude is when it comes to having friends - Im good (as in: dont need or want) only friends I would consider now is home bible study friends but even then not to go out and eat and do things outside study...

 

[WHO ME]

I have found it extremely hard to find a good church. So many in my town are now woke, liberal, dead. I think I finally have discovered one that I like, an independent Bible Church.

Your not peoria il are you

 

[rockytopva]

The conditions of being a Christian....

The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. - Romans 10:8-9

Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God: - 1 John 4:2

1. Confess with you month the Lord Jesus Christ
2. Believe in your heart that God has raised him from the dead

That's it! That is all there is to it! We accept you as a Christian if you have done that. From there we want to grow together as Christians.

 

[Anchorite]

Your not peoria il are you

How did you possibly guess?

 

[markalan]

We cannot fulfill the "law of Christ" by living an isolated life ... although age & health status limit us.

 

[WHO ME]

How did you possibly guess?

Decatur here.... pride of the prairie.. or as we called it... armpit of the prairie

 

[amigo de christo]

I have found it extremely hard to find a good church. So many in my town are now woke, liberal, dead. I think I finally have discovered one that I like, an independent Bible Church.

What some are experiencing is due to a massive falling away has occurred .
Some may have wondered how lott must have felt daily being so surrounded by sin and the love of evil .
Vexed his soul from day to day with their deeds .
WELL you aint got to wonder any more how LOTT felt , THIS is what now rules
in the hearts of men and worse in a lot of christendom too , For they love their evil and a lie .
There will be no peace , no comfort to the heart of any sheep
WHEN that is all around and even within chrisetendom .
WE , my friend , ARE IN THE DAYS of LOTT , and of sodom .
WE , my friend , are in the days of Noah
WHEREIN as sodom they no longer hide their sin but rather celebrate it even in the s treets
for all to see .
And if a man dares speak a word of truth that do expose their sin
That one has made himself prey to their teeth and the title of being called a hater and a hater of even GOD.
WE are not witnessing the beginning of decay and error , WE are simply seeing
the advanced ROT of decandance and love for a lie and inquity growing like wild fire
AND its all being done under the guise that it is love , its loving and its EVEN of GOD .
The tares have grown massive now and the wicked fruit of inquity does ripen in the bud .
And the hour of a world wide betrayal upon any and upon all who dares to utter
TRUTH , who dare to correct them and their love of sin and of a lie , WILL be met with
Their crusades against us all . Oh its coming anchorite .
Their minds are being prepared unto it even now . TO COME against any and all
who would not conform to the image of the inclusive god . WHO be none other than satan .

 

[amigo de christo]

We cannot fulfill the "law of Christ" by living an isolated life ... although age & health status limit us.

nor can we fullfill the law of Christ by pumping out a false love to them eitiher .
A love that WONT correct sins and errors .
A love that even calls evil good and good evil
A love that has led this people to upmost rebellion against THE GOD , HIS CHRIST , HIS WORDS , HIS GOSPEL .
WE are not helping anyone by allowing sin upon them and rather even calling it good .
WE are not helping anyone by omitting the FACT one must EVEN BELEIVE ON JESUS to be saved , to KNOW GOD .
WE are not helping anyone by doing so and by allowing a lie upon them all .
UNLESS by helping one means to HELP DESTROY THEM .
That kind of love IS IN NO WAY of GOD but r ather is sensual and is of THE WORLD .
But it is the LOVE of harlot and all who sip of that cup
the cost is their soul . What shall ye gain , if even you gained the whole world
and yet lose your soul .
WE , my friend , have been and are being LIED TOO by a very wise and very subtile creature
and its harlot . It has been in the garden and its desire has always
been the death and destruction of man , the worship of man , to be seen and glorified as GOD .
And it KNOWS how to seduce .
SO lets look real closely at its love that wont correct sin and see what it really is .
YE shall not HATE your neighbor in your heart , you SHALL CORRECT HIM and NOT ALLOW sin upon him .
OH YEAH ITS HATE . We must abandon this inclusivity and its ecumeincal whore now .
Or forever weep on the DAY OF THE LORD. For by its love IT LED THEM TO TOTAL REBELLION
against THIS LORD who could have saved them . ONLY they rejected the love of the truth
and fell madly in love with a lie .

 

[David Lamb]

I went to a grace church and loved the pastor, but he got caught with a hoe by cops and they got rid of him... next pastor was older and dryer and I stopped going...

What ever is wrong with having a hoe? I use one for gardening, and I certainly don't expect to get caught by the police for having one, nor would I expect any pastor to be dismissed by his church for owning a hoe. Maybe "a hoe" means something different in the United States to the garden tool we call a hoe in the UK: