Remember your 20s?

20s! I can barely remember yesterday...been that long. As we gain in age we began to have a clearer view of life in general though we do not always follow down the correct path even after we reach 30, 40, 50 etc...life is about lessons learned and how you apply the lessons has you go through life...one thing for sure your parents are there to give advice and help do not ignore them. They have been where you are and are full of a vast knowledge of lifes ups and downs...and last but not least G-d is always there.........

reflecting on my 20's...oh wait I'm not their yet

I'm one of those 20 year old Christian metal-head guys XD.HAHA!!!!! Christian Metal strikes again!!! Those DARN KIDS and their LOUD BOISTERIOUS NON-TRADITIONALIST music!!!! Flaunting it around, like they just don't care anymore XD XD XD

Im not sure this thread is a good idea it might depress Tim_from PA trying to remember how far he has come from those days of his 20's just a little paybacks for longest thread posts

Hm,well my 20's were fool of fun,crazy hair,crazy times Yeah,my 20th day of living rocked,and really I can not remember much either Btw Kriss,I demand a age pole to see if I am the youngest hhaha Just playing

LOLI'm pretty sure you are our baby Dukester and so smart for your age makes us so proud

(Dukester;44179)
Hm,well my 20's were fool of fun,crazy hair,crazy times Yeah,my 20th day of living rocked,and really I can not remember much either Btw Kriss,I demand a age pole to see if I am the youngest hhaha Just playing
You lucky whippersnappers XD.When I was your age (or around it) I played this version of Bionic Commando (1988): You on the other hand get to play a version like this (also named bionic commando): or this (Bionic Commando Rearmed): you are SO FORTUNATE (I don't want to hear any complaining) XD XD

Do you know the metal band Stryper??Their lyrics talks about God ..They are so good!God i will follow you because you die for me..

My 20's were from 1966 to 1975. I would love to feel as good as I did then, but my life is a lot better now that it was then. I wouldn't want to go back to it.

(zozephin;44184)
Do you know the metal band Stryper??Their lyrics talks about God ..They are so good!God i will follow you because you die for me..
These are some of my favorites (I copied this from another post). This of course is not an exhaustive list.Disciple -- I Just Know (Jesus is the Way)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtOV8Sd0KOgThats for you denomination lovers XD.Barren Cross -- King of Kingshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8E9EoyvxKacMASTER OF ALL THINGS!!White Cross -- We Know Whats Righthttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FezcH...eature=related"We know whats right! We'll stand and fight!!" -- If only the lazy church would listen...Supertones -- Little Manhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnip7...eature=related"Oh let my pride fall down -- I'm the little man" amen brotherRob Rock -- I'm a Warrior (of Christ)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oKnL...eature=relatedTalk about armor of GodDemon Hunter -- Undyinghttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNCoih1G9_QBasically about the immortality of Christians (we live forever -- the devil cannot kill us).Narnia -- Living Waterhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MyRN...eature=relatedIn terms of Stryper, I like some of their stuff. I really like Michael Sweet's solo songs (like "save me") for instance -- but I can't find a good version on youtube. (there is a whole lot of excellent Christian metal I can't find on youtube).Here are some more of my favorites:Saint -- Time's Wasting (basically about a guy who is ruining his life and ignoring the Holy Spirit's invitation to be saved)[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLFrpBgDQwo&feature=related]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLFrpBgDQwo&feature=related[/url]Holy Soldier -- See No Evil[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XB7lGDXxuns&feature=related]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XB7lGDXxuns&feature=related[/url]Deliverance -- Weapons of Our Warfare[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljPHcjhqhh8&feature=related]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljPHcjhqhh8&feature=related[/url]The weapons of our warfare aren't CAAAAAAARRRRRRRRNNNNNNNAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLL!!!!!!! Leviticus -- Messiah[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cut091jsjYM]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cut091jsjYM[/url]There is a WHOLE bunch of other really good songs, but I can't find them on youtube . If you really like christian metal go towww.reignradio.com orhttp://www.trirockradio.com/home.htm

//begin derailOh, *ahem* that's a far longer list of music that I would have anticipated.Out of curiosity Radd, how did you get int this kind of music? Do you only listen to Christian rock/music?//end derailAs for my 20's? So far, so good! And they're not even half over yet.

(Telerea;44228)
//begin derailOh, *ahem* that's a far longer list of music that I would have anticipated.Out of curiosity Radd, how did you get int this kind of music? Do you only listen to Christian rock/music?//end derailAs for my 20's? So far, so good! And they're not even half over yet.
I saw Disciple in concert a couple of times when I was in Knoxville, TN (I was in college at the time).A friend of mine invited me to go to their concert. I thought their ministry was the best thing I had ever seen -- period. After that I found more music, and the rest is history.Disciple (based in Maryville, TN)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtOV8Sd0KOgIt blew my mind -- I always thought that church was the realm of women and guys who were whipped by women. (this is still true in most cases). However, these guys proved me wrong. I am SO glad that there are Christian guys who like to act like men (for peets sakes).I'm not a girly man btw... (HILARIOUS) --- and yes it is safe XD[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDKcevMFUCo]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDKcevMFUCo[/url]I mean think about it -- if you go to a basketball game -- do you sit in the stands and get out a hymnal and sing songs about winning?NO!!!!!You get up -- yell, scream -- GO TEAM!!! That is what Christian Metal is.

(RaddSpencer;44232)
It blew my mind -- I always thought that church was the realm of women and guys who were whipped by women. (this is still true in most cases). However, these guys proved me wrong. I am SO glad that there are Christian guys who like to act like men (for peets sakes).
LOL Well I wouldnt have worded it the same nor related it to music but your underlaying message is exactly right God is looking for the strong Men and Women we are entering an important time in history God need warriors that are ready to put on their spirtual armour and fight the darts of Satan and lies of men. To stand up for God. theres nothing wrong with being good hearted and compassionate and lovingthe church but that doesnt mean we got be whimps and agree with all the falseness out there And afraid to stand up and Say Go Team God.

My twenties are going to be in two and a half years.

This is mind blowing in so many ways.OK, so... I don't have a great appreciation for this particular genre of music to begin with, so bear with be a bit. What is it about this type of music that works/speaks to you? Particularly with metal, the lyric (which is very much the important part if they're trying to differentiate from non-Christian metal) is barely discernible. I truly don't get it.Also, I'm a little concerned by your perception of gender roles. If acting like a man is equivalent to the behaviors exhibited by the crowd and band in the first video you posted (very physical... primal even, loud, attention seeking, vocal, etc.), then how, may I ask, is the other half of the population supposed to behave - both in general and in this setting.

(Telerea;44239)
This is mind blowing in so many ways.OK, so... I don't have a great appreciation for this particular genre of music to begin with, so bear with be a bit. What is it about this type of music that works/speaks to you? Particularly with metal, the lyric (which is very much the important part if they're trying to differentiate from non-Christian metal) is barely discernible. I truly don't get it.Also, I'm a little concerned by your perception of gender roles. If acting like a man is equivalent to the behaviors exhibited by the crowd and band in the first video you posted (very physical... primal even, loud, attention seeking, vocal, etc.), then how, may I ask, is the other half of the population supposed to behave - both in general and in this setting.
So who am I talking to? Are you a guy, girl -- young. older? This tends to be a question posed by women.What I have learned is that women hate metal (as a general rule). Why --- I'm not really sure (you ladies are frankly missing out). However, women tend to like boy bands and Barry Manilow and Christian music like thisoint of Gracehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AltGNRMe8Kw -- now THAT is the true mystery XD."OK, so... I don't have a great appreciation for this particular genre of music to begin with, so bear with be a bit."Totally alright according to Romans 14:1-5"What is it about this type of music that works/speaks to you?" HUGE question, I'll answer this later on."Particularly with metal, the lyric (which is very much the important part if they're trying to differentiate from non-Christian metal) is barely discernible. I truly don't get it."Well, if you listen to this stuff as much as I have -- you learn how to determine what they are saying. Its kind of like listening to someone over a walkie-talkie radio. Its very hard to determine what they are saying at first, but eventually, your brain adapts and you begin to understand what they are saying. And if you can understand one band -- you can understand the others."Also, I'm a little concerned by your perception of gender roles. If acting like a man is equivalent to the behaviors exhibited by the crowd and band in the first video you posted (very physical... primal even, loud, attention seeking, vocal, etc.), then how, may I ask, is the other half of the population supposed to behave - both in general and in this setting."I don't really know how to respond here. You are saying metal ishysical -- yea like football XDPrimal -- ditto HAHALoud -- That kind of comes with the territory. I like my coffee hot thank you.Attention Seeking -- Now this one I don't really understand. I mean, aren't all bands (which are up on a stage in the spot light) technically attention seeking?Vocal -- yea like foot -- you get the idea As for the opposite sex -- let them act like the opposite sex. I think women should be interested in womanly things(whatever that may translate to). And if you noticed, some gals were there and having fun. Some were there because their boyfriends/husbands like Christian metal, others may themselves like the genre. "What is it about this type of music that works/speaks to you?" There are many, MANY different themes in Christian metal which speak to me. I am going to copy one of my previous posts to answer this question. (Here are a few things).Lets take a look at Christian Metal and see what it talks about:1. The COLD HARD TRUTH about America and the American church.Band: O.C. Supertones -- One Voice"Are we less like a family, and more like a fist-fight?Are we there, but not quite Are hypocrites children of light?" (talking about the church body)Band: Barren Cross -- Killers of the Unborn (Nuff Said)Band: XL and Death Before Dishonor -- Sodom and America"I'm not saying its all over for the Red, White, and Blue. BUT, if things don't change, man I'm tellin you! Its all over for Sodom and America!"2. The MIGHTY GodBand: Barren Cross -- King of Kings"He's the King of King's! THE MASTER OF ALL THINGS! The POWER and the SOURCE! The EVERLASTING Lord!".3. Spiritual Warfare (big time)Band: Deliverance -- Weapons of our Warfare"To take dominion over satan's own ground! RISE UP, with the sword of God and keep your ARMOR ON!!!!"These things are rarely talked about in most churches or in any Christian music genre -- especially the part about God being unhappy with the Church's performance in America. Also, most Christians treat spiritual warfare like its a joke. If we brought the fight to the enemy (the devil) America wouldn't be in such sad shape.And lastly, Christian Metal talks about Jesus in terms of being the Lion of Judah. Yes, it is true that He is the lamb of God (that was slain), but he is also a Lion, and this part of God is definitely on display in Revelations. "11And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war. 12His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on his head were many crowns; and he had a name written, that no man knew, but he himself. 13And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God. 14And the armies which were in heaven followed him upon white horses, clothed in fine linen, white and clean. 15And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treadeth the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God. 16And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS. 17And I saw an angel standing in the sun; and he cried with a loud voice, saying to all the fowls that fly in the midst of heaven, Come and gather yourselves together unto the supper of the great God; 18That ye may eat the flesh of kings, and the flesh of captains, and the flesh of mighty men, and the flesh of horses, and of them that sit on them, and the flesh of all men, both free and bond, both small and great. 19And I saw the beast, and the kings of the earth, and their armies, gathered together to make war against him that sat on the horse, and against his army. 20And the beast was taken, and with him the false prophet that wrought miracles before him, with which he deceived them that had received the mark of the beast, and them that worshipped his image. These both were cast alive into a lake of fire burning with brimstone. 21And the remnant were slain with the sword of him that sat upon the horse, which sword proceeded out of his mouth: and all the fowls were filled with their flesh." Rev 19:11-21This Jesus is talked about extensively in Christian MetalChristian Metal is ALOT like the prophets from the old Testament. Up-front and in your face concerning the truth -- observe:Nathan was a phophet during King David's time. Nathan came to visit David and "discuss" what David did to Uriah. "1And the LORD sent Nathan unto David. And he came unto him, and said unto him, There were two men in one city; the one rich, and the other poor. 2The rich man had exceeding many flocks and herds: 3But the poor man had nothing, save one little ewe lamb, which he had bought and nourished up: and it grew up together with him, and with his children; it did eat of his own meat, and drank of his own cup, and lay in his bosom, and was unto him as a daughter. 4And there came a traveller unto the rich man, and he spared to take of his own flock and of his own herd, to dress for the wayfaring man that was come unto him; but took the poor man's lamb, and dressed it for the man that was come to him. 5And David's anger was greatly kindled against the man; and he said to Nathan, As the LORD liveth, the man that hath done this thing shall surely die: 6And he shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity. 7And Nathan said to David, Thou art the man. Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, I anointed thee king over Israel, and I delivered thee out of the hand of Saul; 8And I gave thee thy master's house, and thy master's wives into thy bosom, and gave thee the house of Israel and of Judah; and if that had been too little, I would moreover have given unto thee such and such things. 9Wherefore hast thou despised the commandment of the LORD, to do evil in his sight? thou hast killed Uriah the Hittite with the sword, and hast taken his wife to be thy wife, and hast slain him with the sword of the children of Ammon. 10Now therefore the sword shall never depart from thine house; because thou hast despised me, and hast taken the wife of Uriah the Hittite to be thy wife." 2 Samuel 12:1-10Hope this helps

Thanks Radd - that is a really really useful response about this type of music. As I said before, this is not a genre I know anything about, so I appreciate your insight. I am familiar with the general theology often espoused in Christian music, so this was a useful refresher.I am however, going to play a little game thanks to the anonymity allowed by the Internet."As for the opposite sex -- let them act like the opposite sex. I think women should be interested in womanly things(whatever that may translate to)."From a male perspective, there are few things more attractive to me than when my girlfriend shares in my geeky tendencies (coding and MMOG's are hardly "womanly" things).From a female perspective, there are few things more attractive to me than when my boyfriend shares in my geeky tendencies (cooking and singing are hardly "manly" things).My point is that stereotypical or predetermined roles on the basis of sex/gender don't work. This is more of a caution than anything else... if all you want in a female (or any other person) is a fulfillment of societal/cultural norms, go get a robot.

Yea, well,I'm in a Wolfenstein Enemy Territory gaming clan called [=G!X=]. All the guys will tell you that they are a guy (and we have members that range from 12 years of age to 40). The only ones who keep their mouth shut are ze womens. XD XD XDWhy, I'm not sure, but the ladies in the clan all try to pass themselves off as guys or they just avoid the question (probably because they don't want the fellow clan members to look down on them -- I guess, IDK, who knows). Women are strange :amen:

(RaddSpencer;44268)
Women are strange
One slight change is needed to that.People are strange! :amen: