Shortgrass
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LAST WEEK, YOU MAY REMEMBER SOAPWEEDS REPLY:
Posted: Sun Nov 09, 2008 6:59 am Post subject:
"Great analogy, Shortgrass. We need to always use our God-given "B.S. detectors" when subjected to temptations of the devil. That is what Peach Blossom and I are trying to instill in our daughter, who is coming out of the cult mode she was in for nearly four years.
We recently mentioned to her that when she first got in the deal red flags were going up all around us, but we just couldn't get the message conveyed to her. I tell her now that she needs to keep her "B.S. detector" finely tuned and in constant readiness. As an example, one of the coolers that had seen corral time got in the house. There is a splotch of brown "bovine residue" on the top of this cooler. Every time I walked by it I would go "beep beep" showing her how a B.S. detector is supposed to work. She got the message.
Only a relationship with the Lord and studying God's Holy Word will keep our B.S. detectors oiled and ready for battle with Satan. In our daughter's defense, it was her constant studying of the Bible and the hand of the Lord that woke her up and made her realize that she had been listening to lies and deceit. It was also the power of prayer from so many good folks and internet friends that helped to accomplish this deed. Thank you, everyone."
Last week, when Soapweed posted this reply, I thought that is another topic for next week. I refer to no one but self when I think of "running the red lights" or ignoring stop signs. I remember some near disastrous decisions that I have made. In each case, I remember some uncomfortable feeling or thought provoking comment someone made that I ignored, and went on with a wrong coarse of action because of something I wanted or because pride would not let me reverse a decision before it was too late. When you are experiencing a "gut feeling" or some other beeping that may be the BS Detector, at the very least, wait!!!!!!!!!! Wait until completely comfortable with a big decision-like marriage or moving or career change before going ahead. God may be trying to tell you something. Like E.F. Hutton, when God talks, people ought to listen. Have a good Sunday mornin', and a great rest of the week too.
Posted: Sun Nov 09, 2008 6:59 am Post subject:
"Great analogy, Shortgrass. We need to always use our God-given "B.S. detectors" when subjected to temptations of the devil. That is what Peach Blossom and I are trying to instill in our daughter, who is coming out of the cult mode she was in for nearly four years.
We recently mentioned to her that when she first got in the deal red flags were going up all around us, but we just couldn't get the message conveyed to her. I tell her now that she needs to keep her "B.S. detector" finely tuned and in constant readiness. As an example, one of the coolers that had seen corral time got in the house. There is a splotch of brown "bovine residue" on the top of this cooler. Every time I walked by it I would go "beep beep" showing her how a B.S. detector is supposed to work. She got the message.
Only a relationship with the Lord and studying God's Holy Word will keep our B.S. detectors oiled and ready for battle with Satan. In our daughter's defense, it was her constant studying of the Bible and the hand of the Lord that woke her up and made her realize that she had been listening to lies and deceit. It was also the power of prayer from so many good folks and internet friends that helped to accomplish this deed. Thank you, everyone."
Last week, when Soapweed posted this reply, I thought that is another topic for next week. I refer to no one but self when I think of "running the red lights" or ignoring stop signs. I remember some near disastrous decisions that I have made. In each case, I remember some uncomfortable feeling or thought provoking comment someone made that I ignored, and went on with a wrong coarse of action because of something I wanted or because pride would not let me reverse a decision before it was too late. When you are experiencing a "gut feeling" or some other beeping that may be the BS Detector, at the very least, wait!!!!!!!!!! Wait until completely comfortable with a big decision-like marriage or moving or career change before going ahead. God may be trying to tell you something. Like E.F. Hutton, when God talks, people ought to listen. Have a good Sunday mornin', and a great rest of the week too.
Perfect timing as usual...Thx 
