Posts by boldsailor32

Alexander Kern58 said:Look, we aren't exactly going to beat Him through some internet forum; Jesus already won that fight. We're just here so when our faith hits rock bottom, we can find some strength in the discussion, right?

For most people, Jesus is the God of mercy, not necessarily love for everyone (blasphemy against the Holy Spirit—the truth is, there's no forgiveness for that). His word judges. Period.
So, when I used that harsh term, I was talking about the ones who reject Him, the ones who consciously choose damnation, do evil, and absolutely hate the truth.

The Bible is the living Word of God; it doesn't belong to some quasi-church organization. But let's be real: you can't actually interpret it if you're drowning in booze or living in adultery. And yeah, by adultery, I mean anything outside of marriage, even just making out.

That's just the truth.

If you’re reading the Bible while wallowing in sin, all you're gonna see is your own demon and nothing else.
But if you've just stumbled and you truly don't want to sin, then you'll find the living Jesus in every single sentence.

Black Ship, we do not sow?

Are you actually living in the Word?
Because the Word tells us that others did the sowing, and we're just the ones reaping the harvest.

I am sending you to reap what you didn't even work for. Others put in the effort, and you're just stepping into their hard work?

Amanda Jackson5 said:To me, wisdom is basically just thinking and acting the right way—both in theory and in practice. Of course, that immediately opens a massive can of worms regarding what "right" actually means, but I’d argue it’s simply whatever aligns with the truth or the fundamental concept of good.

Rachel Kern5 said:Now that you’ve finally decided to look at them as actual human beings, here is what we're dealing with:

http://www.nytimes.com/magazine/article/lifestyle/people-profile.html

If anyone actually likes them—well, go right ahead... I can personally guarantee they have a perfectly peaceful mind. 😁

Rachel Kern5 said:Honestly, that sounds more like escaping into a different persona—an 'alter ego.' It’s like the whole Jekyll and Hyde dynamic, or stepping into the shoes of Batman, Hulk, Superman, or Spider-Man.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alter_ego

Thanks, but I still don't feel any need to 'shed my skin.' If anything, I feel most at home right where I am. 😁

... This lifestyle allows me to find genuine joy in life's simplest moments.

"... these are all just ways for me to escape the frantic pace of everyday life. When I return to reality, my mind feels clearer and I simply feel happier."

hiddenhound3 said:It is truly ingenious how Nero and Popeja manage to act like such hellish sadists while hiding behind the angelic veneer of the most sophisticated human poetry.

The music of Saint Monteverd is breathtakingly transcendent—it exists entirely beyond the reach of emotion, mesmerizing the soul with its sheer beauty:

A harp could never compare to this. 🤦

When you consider the power of the human voice, everything else is merely a pale imitation.

boldtrucker16 said:I'll jump in here. I completely agree—nothing beats the human voice.🙏
I should share something I always go back to when I need to truly unwind...

ironrider11 said:Maybe sadism and masochism are just two sides of the exact same coin. You know how people make those crazy faces during an orgasm? Like they're being stabbed or something? Or when they're shaking like they've lost all control over their own bodies? When women cry or moan, or scream "it's too much"...? There are a million ways to define pain. Maybe you can even worship it or love it. Without pain, a state of being without pain wouldn't even exist... just like everything else. Witches used to worship nature, right? Like the fertility of a mother wolf or the dominance of a male wolf? It’s all part of this chaotic, harmonious whole where humans are just a tiny piece. When we aren't just small, terrified humans trying to separate ourselves from that whole, maybe we don't "suffer" quite as much. Individually or together. And even when we do suffer, it hits different. Besides, who even brought up sex? Jim's gloomy, sluggish gut, mixed with a little blood and that untouchable white, guided by some smart witchy focus—all for that one moment, "with o Fortuna playing naturally"—basically triggered a few horns to grow. Just for a second. Will. Direction. Focus. In the middle of the chaos. Sex and crying are just fragments, fleeting moments. They take shape, they have a nature... maybe before "control" even touches them. (..kill, kill, kill, kill..) Nothing more, nothing less. ☕

Here's another example of how easy it is to use classic music to mess with your mood and squeeze every bit of emotion out of yourself.

ironrider11 said:Jim and boldsailor32 would probably get along just fine. Maybe even Alex
would join in on the praise...

mistybison said:It's interesting, though it doesn't really move me emotionally. 🤷

When it comes to this genre, I actually prefer this track. 🙂

mistybison said:Whenever I’m feeling a bit blue, I turn to Mozart's "Requiem". It allows me to fully immerse myself in that melancholy, only to emerge on the other side feeling completely renewed and refreshed. 🙂

I truly believe classical music is the most effective tool we have for shifting our mood and experiencing the full depth of our emotions. 🙂

silvereagle6 said:Well, you aren't Jesus Christ—you can't just exist solely by pouring love out into the world without taking anything back.
Even Jesus had a mother who loved him.

Susan Price30 said:Is this loud enough to wake them up and drive those stinky spirits away?🙏

A Christian rock band. 😍

Awake and Alive

Awake and Alive

Awake and Alive
And I feel like giving in.
Awake and Alive

I'm Alive Now i know What i believe inside
I'm Alive Now i know What i believe inside.
...
Forever i will Live for you I'm awake

I'm Alive Now i know What i believe inside
I'm Alive Now i know What i believe inside

silvereagle6 said:I’m constantly working on myself—really putting in the hours. It feels like I’ve been waking up to this realization for years now. 😁 Whenever I start feeling that wave of exhaustion hitting me—you know, that point where your eyes just want to quit on you—I find myself reaching out for a little extra help just to stay upright and alert. 🙂
I love helping out, and honestly, I’m always more than happy to sit back and just listen to what people are pouring their hearts out about—there's so much wisdom in the soul-talk of those around you.

hiddentrucker16 said:ha, ha, ha, ha 🎉 🎉

though, truth be told, it’s probably for the best if they wake up sooner rather than later—because once the time return arrives, there won't be any more chances.🙂

hiddentrucker16 said:I am also shy and introverted.😂 😂

It’s a tough realization. But when you realize nobody is inherently better than you, everything changes. If they were, people wouldn't bully or discriminate against those who are different; they would respect diversity instead. Just do what you love and where you feel capable. Your confidence will grow naturally. You'll feel better. I used to think I couldn't compete because others were "better," but now I ask myself why anyone should be superior. I'm done worrying about whether someone can do things better than me. Why bother?You are a creation of God, and God loves you exactly as you are. Freedom will feel fantastic. You have unique abilities that no one else can replicate perfectly. 👍

You hit the nail on the head. If you say something complete nonsense with absolute confidence, people accept it more readily than if you say something brilliant with hesitation.

silverfalcon952 said:Hey everyone! Just wondering—how many of you are actually ready to roll up your sleeves and put in the work to heal your soul? Also, can you even tell when the people around you are struggling with their own internal mess, and if so, how are you stepping up to help them out?🙂

urbanwalker6 said:It looks like cults have finally started moving their operations online, hunting for fresh victims they
can basically brainwash...

God, give me strength. 🙂

bluemason3 said:It's a minor detail—like deciding how to organize PDF files—and we shouldn't waste time debating it. Sal, you're acting like a college freshman here. 🙂 😬>

The truth is, some topics overlap while others don't. Placement can be subjective. However, the current layout is simply the result of users fighting for their own space. It isn't random, and it hasn't always been this way. I suspect if things were different, we'd have even more people complaining right now (totaling just 1 😁).

If the users on those specific boards aren't pushing for a reorganization, then this feels like a calculated political move. 😁

silverpuma542 said:Spirituality and Religion definitely go hand in hand. I wouldn't mind seeing an Alternative join the mix, either. Just my two cents.