(09-19-2025 10:37 PM)Claw Wrote:  I was a good bit past 30 before I grew up. You'll be fine. But you don't control the world. It's not your job. Trust God to handle it. He loves you..

Christ was 32 according to some studies when he was crucified. Why that age? Hebrews didn't consider anyone under 32 to be a competent adult. It was their age of majority. And it was the age he had to be for his choice to sacrifice himself on behalf of all of us to be taken seriously. Something to ponder, I'd say.

For those who lack faith but wish they did not, always be willing to ASK him for faith. The Bible says plainly faith is a gift from God for those who seek Him and truly want it.

Always pray for Him to give you the faith you need, to open your eyes to the truth and to not be deceived or deceive yourself.

So many people want to come to God on THEIR terms, but that is not how this works. If we are being honest with ourselves that is not a contrite and humble heart that insists it has to be THEIR way based on how THEY think it should be.

All that does is put a barrier between you and God and then you blame Him for something that is 100% your fault.

Humble yourself like a small child, ask Him for faith, ask Him to open your eyes and heart to Him the way HE is asking you to. HE WILL answer if you are genuinely seeking him like that.

(09-19-2025 07:59 PM)bobdizole Wrote:  Brother, I think you are nuttier than squirrel ****. However, from one MTSU fan/band nerd to another I'm always happy to talk over PM. I about to hit 40 and I remember my early 30s being a crazy time mentally and I could probably give you some good advice.

Advice #1 is to get this idea out of your head that the left are coming to kill you. I work with a ton of leftist individuals. We disagree on policy and how the country should move forward but we settle that in the election booth. "Orange man is a dick" "well is your side hadn't let mashed potatoes run for reelection you wouldn't have anything to complain about" we laugh and move on.

Two VERY astute observations here, bob:

—> I have overall had a blessed life. But for whatever reason my early 30’s were a time of dark thoughts and emotional distress. To this day, I don’t know what caused that and often wish that I could time travel back to give my 32-year-old self a buttkicking. He certainly needed it.

—> Today’s left is steeped in hate. It is all that they have. But that doesn’t mean that any of them are prepared to act on it. The overwhelming majority of them are just angry and lost. Charlie Kirk knew that.

Excellent post, b.t.w. +3.

(09-19-2025 04:44 PM)andybible1995 Wrote:  

(09-19-2025 04:07 PM)BlueDragon Wrote:  

(09-19-2025 01:32 PM)andybible1995 Wrote:  I disavow my previous comments about wanting to kill leftists in anyway shape or form. My name has been dragged through the mud on this issue, and I wanted to issue this statement so it can stop.

That doesn't change my views on the fact that most leftists are mentally insane, and evil with the recent murder of Charlie Kirk and the celebrations behind it but saying they should be killed makes me no better than them.

Good for you Andy it’s called maturing and growing up.

That being said if I was forced to deal with Keith Olbermann on a daily basis I would break his jaw so I wouldn’t have to hear him spew his gross ignorance

Best to stay away from idiots that induce or incite violence

To me, it's not so much maturing and growing up. I should be grown up. I'm 30 FFS. It's realizing that murder is murder, no matter which side it's on.

Age has nothing to do with maturity

I continue to grow in maturity even at my age

You learn over time what pitfalls are out there and become better equipped to navigate

I asked my Grandfather if he wished he was young again to do it all over

His response was simple ONLY IF I COULD KEEP EVERYTHING I HAD LEARNED IN LIFE Otherwise NO

Trust me at 30 you still have quite a ways too go


One last piece of advice my Dad gave me years ago when I first started out in business for myself

He said there are a lot azzholes you are going to have to deal with

Never let the Bast***s get you down

They simply aren’t worth it

Two pieces of advice for Andy and for anyone else who is frustrated by this board:

First: always assume that individuals you are conversing with have good intentions.

I think everyone (well, 99%) on this board honestly believes what they are arguing for. But this advice is also good practice for in-person conversations.


Second: the internet is a horrible place for everyone's mental health. My first advice to anyone with mental health issues is always to get off the internet. The internet makes it much easier to ignore the good intentions (and indeed, the humanity) in other people.

(09-22-2025 09:07 AM)Captain Bearcat Wrote:  Two pieces of advice for Andy and for anyone else who is frustrated by this board:

First: always assume that individuals you are conversing with have good intentions.

I think everyone (well, 99%) on this board honestly believes what they are arguing for. But this advice is also good practice for in-person conversations.


Second: the internet is a horrible place for everyone's mental health. My first advice to anyone with mental health issues is always to get off the internet. The internet makes it much easier to ignore the good intentions (and indeed, the humanity) in other people.

+3

(09-22-2025 09:07 AM)Captain Bearcat Wrote:  Two pieces of advice for Andy and for anyone else who is frustrated by this board:

First: always assume that individuals you are conversing with have good intentions.

I think everyone (well, 99%) on this board honestly believes what they are arguing for. But this advice is also good practice for in-person conversations.


Second: the internet is a horrible place for everyone's mental health. My first advice to anyone with mental health issues is always to get off the internet. The internet makes it much easier to ignore the good intentions (and indeed, the humanity) in other people.

I would add a third, always consider the possibility that individuals you are conversing with are just having fun and are not being serious.

Particularly if the individual you are conversing with is me.