TimsParents said:

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That's ok Derm. There are days it applies to all of us!

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How are you my friend! We are in Tuscaloosa hopefully to watch an Aggie win. Great memories at Olsen and the Zone Club.

It certainly could be directed at me as well, although I think that simply floating different ideas are necessarily going to offend people and that's a necessary part of growth.
BTW, I am currently in Carrollton, GA about 165 miles east of you, Doc, to watch the #1 Nationally ranked Tarleton State Texans (FCS) take on West Georgia this afternoon.

UTExan said:

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It certainly could be directed at me as well, although I think that simply floating different ideas are necessarily going to offend people and that's a necessary part of growth.
BTW, I am currently in Carrollton, GA about 165 miles east of you, Doc, to watch the #1 Nationally ranked Tarleton State Texans (FCS) take on West Georgia this afternoon.

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We actually talked about Tarleton at dinner last night. Good program there. Have fun!
And I agree with your first sentence.

Doing well for an old man Derm and yes those memories will always be some of my best ones!

How to deal with stubborn heretics

- Saint John Chrysostom

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— EternalFaithEO ☦︎ (@EternalFaithEO) October 15, 2026

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Don't have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels. And the Lord"s servant must not be quarrelsome, but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful.

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Ditto for me Derm. Two days ago, was listening to an audio of Alistair Begg preaching on this very topic. I even told my wife I was going to avoid the Religion & Philosophy board on TexAgs.

I guess I was wrong on the second point, but regardless, I really agree with your post as it does pertain to me

All guilty. Are we discussing things that matter in a way without being butt heads? Are we paring love and truth in a way that's attractive? (struggle bus here to do both)

"When there is trust, conflict becomes nothing but a pursuit of truth, an attempt to find the best possible answer."


Reflection questions:
Am I promoting denominal pride?
Is my goal to share a point of view that draws people closer into fellowship with God or to be right on a point of contention?
Am I removing obstacles to a deeper relationship with Jesus or becoming more of an obstacle in my interactions?