A new day at Talk Grace

[Barry]

It's a new day here at Talk Grace!
Everyday is of course a new day LOL.
We are growing in number but we are also growing in diversity and that's a good thing overall.
You know, if we all clones of each other we wouldn't learn much would we.

We have moderators and administrators who are dedicated to both God and humanity. A nice and distinct combination.

We have a unique "gender" presence here. Amie and I were just chatting in the "guy's" section about gender peace and its larger implication of peace in humanity. We are so blessed on this forum to have the two genders working side by side in peace and mutual respect. Amie says, "so beautifully different and yet so very connected".

I think we have a wonderful openness here. Most of the moderators and administrators post in other forums as well as write articles that go elsewhere. You get the sense that we are not only interested in the growth and success of this forum but have a greater vision of success in unity, and relationship in general. We enjoy seeing the success of others who are dedicated to God and humanity. One of my favorite sayings, "We are all in this together".

But it's not about the moderator and administrators, it's about everyone else. It's about the members, the guests, the lurkers. It's about God and humanity. It's about fellowship and relationship. It's about learning from each other through our diversity.

As we grow we will be challenged by that diversity of thought and background. Just recently we have had new members which have blessed us with a greater diversity of thought and study and perspectives. Yes we are blessed by your presence here.

To all the members, the guests, the lurkers, thanks for making this forum possible and potentially beneficial as a progressive and evolving place of fellowship growth and learning. :clap2:

Just expressing my personal thoughts and feelings.
Have a great day everyone!
Barry

[christyG]

Barry,

EXTREMEMLY WELL SAID!:clap2: :clap2:

I just read the other thread (I think you might know which one I mean) I decided it might be safer to hop over here, after I read what you said. The tone expressed there is exactly why I stay away from those other forums. I have always felt safe here. Right now I am on another important epox of my growth spiritually and I see that it is heading me in a direction that may ( or may not) be different from some of you here. BUT, right now, I still feel safe here.

I really do not want to ever feel unsafe here, it would really devistate me. :( You all are really the only ones that I have to talk to about the issues that we discuss here. I honestly know no other human that I can talk to face-to-face about these things. I try to talk with my family and friends, but they just don't have the passion for independent study that I have, and thus simply cannot bring in their own views like you all can here. Don't get me wrong, I do learn from them, but it is different here. (I hope you know what I mean)

Anyway, what is said is not really the problem for me, but the tone, the edge, the anger and frustration in which it is said. I am a person of great passion as well, so I see how these feelings can easily emerge, especially in the right environment! THIS environment has always been different, and that seems to be based on the acceptance of the people here to be open to all views. I thank you all for that, and pray again that this does not change.

I truly LOVE YOU ALL!:)
Christy

[backtothefuture]

Christy,
I do so agree with you. I am starting to feel worried that there is going to be hash being flung around here. I hope not. I stopped going to some of the other forums, because of the undertones that were there. I feel safe here also:biggrinbounce:
I don't want to feel afraid of what I believe or what I say. I know I am no where at the level of everyone else here. I do so appreciate everyone taking the time to explain things to me.
Blessings
Nancy

[Barry]

Certainly would not want to take away from anyone else either member or moderate or administrator in any way whatsoever.
But I would like to thank Amie very much for the time and effort and heart that she puts into her time and posts here a TG.
Thank you Amie!
:clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

And for our sisters here, if it wasn't for all of you there would not be TG fellowship. Or if there was it would be crappy boring :rofl::rofl:
Thank you sisters!
:clap2: :clap2: :clap2:
Barry

[Barry]

Just having my Saturday morning coffee and breakfast. Thinking about all my friends at TG.
Even with all the limits (I don't quite look like my avatar LOL), we can still touch each other in very profound ways.
We can laugh and cry together.
We get to meet new people. New people have different perspectives.
We cover a lot of areas of thought here too.
We are developing a unique diversity here that we can be proud of.

I'm just really afraid that the women will rise up and take over (tongue in cheek)
:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

Love ya,
Barry

[ozark]

I agree with Nancy and Christy. I have always hoped Talk-grace would not be just another place where birds of a feather flock together, but a place where the essence of the kingdom of God would overshadow doctrinal viewpoints. It is so easy to fall into the mindset that being right is agreeing with us. Making us right is Christ’s accomplishment. This He did for all. So, I guess what I am trying to say is that the meaning of infinite grace should be greater than the doctrine of infinite grace. It is easy to be like everyone else. We could become a little grace fortress. However, IMO, that would be a defeat.

[Amie]

I had missed your "thank you" from before Barry! It is absolutely my pleasure and definately is not without its' rewards! I get to converse with some really cool people :).

All -

I like the diversity here as well, and hope it continues to grow. I would prefer not to become a doctrinal fortress as well (if that is what you were meaning Doug), and I also agree with Nancy and Christy that it's important to ensure safety to communicate. We can be different and play nice in the sandbox together ;).

Amie

[Tam]

Amie,

I'll get the shovel, you get the pale. ;)

Tami