Hi Everybody. New Member Here.

[Novelist]

I have been a Southern Baptist all my life. I was even ordained as a deacon 40 years ago or so. I have not been involved with a church for s few years now. But I am getting back. I am glad I found this forum. I am fast approaching 76 years of age and am somewhat disabled. Being that I can't do much physically anymore, I write fiction books as a hobby.
Best,
Joe

 

[Salty]

Joe,
so glad to have you!

Looking forward to your input

 

[kyredneck]

Welcome to the BB Joe!

 

[xlsdraw]

I have been a Southern Baptist all my life. I was even ordained as a deacon 40 years ago or so. I have not been involved with a church for s few years now. But I am getting back. I am glad I found this forum. I am fast approaching 76 years of age and am somewhat disabled. Being that I can't do much physically anymore, I write fiction books as a hobby.
Best,
Joe

You probably won't like it here.

 

[Novelist]

Why do you say that? Why won't I like it?
Joe

 

[Ben1445]

Why do you say that? Why won't I like it?
Joe

There are always crabby people everywhere. Pay no attention. Figure it out for yourself without his opinion.

Welcome.

 

[xlsdraw]

Why do you say that? Why won't I like it?
Joe

It's a place of perpetual contention and arrogance. It's a war zone. I suppose, if you like to fight, you may like it here.

 

[Novelist]

It's a place of perpetual contention and arrogance. It's a war zone. I suppose, if you like to fight, you may like it here.

I doubt that. I am a laid back and very peaceable person. I get along with everybody. I will probably even get along with you.
Joe

 

[xlsdraw]

I doubt that. I am a laid back and very peaceable person. I get along with everybody. I will probably even get along with you.
Joe

I'm not your adversary. But you will find that you have many adversaries here.

 

[Armchair Apologist]

It's a place of perpetual contention and arrogance. It's a war zone. I suppose, if you like to fight, you may like it here.

Why are you here?

 

[xlsdraw]

Why are you here?

Perhaps, among other things, to warn the lambs about the wolves. The lambs may not know that this is a slaughter house.

 

[Novelist]

Perhaps, among other things, to warn the lambs about the wolves. The lambs may not know that this is a slaughter house.

I'll take my chances.
Joe

 

[JonC]

I have been a Southern Baptist all my life. I was even ordained as a deacon 40 years ago or so. I have not been involved with a church for s few years now. But I am getting back. I am glad I found this forum. I am fast approaching 76 years of age and am somewhat disabled. Being that I can't do much physically anymore, I write fiction books as a hobby.
Best,
Joe

Welcome to the BB from another Southern Baptist.

What type of fiction do you write?

 

[Novelist]

Welcome to the BB from another Southern Baptist.

What type of fiction do you write?

Thanks for your interest. I write historical fiction, family sagas and family history, and some with a little harmless spirituality. You can find them on Amazon. Just type in my name, Joe Robert Lock.

 

[xlsdraw]

10-4

I'll take my chances.
Joe

 

[Van]

I have been a Southern Baptist all my life. I was even ordained as a deacon 40 years ago or so. I have not been involved with a church for s few years now. But I am getting back. I am glad I found this forum. I am fast approaching 76 years of age and am somewhat disabled. Being that I can't do much physically anymore, I write fiction books as a hobby.
Best,
Joe

Many of us hold firmly to what we were initially taught, and exhibit hostility to those presenting alternate views. The SBC has a Calvinist wing, and a larger Non-Calvinist wing. These folks , which includes yours truly, sometimes disparage others.

On the other hand, if you have an open mind and wanting to grow in your knowledge of God's word, this forum at least offers an opportunity to hear alternate views. But as we know, sometimes the old view is more accurate, sometimes the new.

 

[Novelist]

Many of us hold firmly to what we were initially taught, and exhibit hostility to those presenting alternate views. The SBC has a Calvinist wing, and a larger Non-Calvinist wing. These folks , which includes yours truly, sometimes disparage others.

On the other hand, if you have an open mind and wanting to grow in your knowledge of God's word, this forum at least offers an opportunity to hear alternate views. But as we know, sometimes the old view is more accurate, sometimes the new.

Most of my political and social views would surely be frowned upon on this forum, though I could be wrong. If everyone here would view my post with an open mind and not be judgmental, then I would never have a problem with what is written here, and even if hostility toward me might surface, I will just take it in stride. That being said, I am very liberal, have no conservative views, and find that my liberal left leanings are compatible with my spiritual beliefs.
Joe