WWBP - CEW Pt.2

[Diplomat]

Re: WWBP - CEW Pt.2

Originally posted by Lala:

Do you have a mentor? If so, what attributes do they bring to your relationship? What has been the most challenging thing your mentor has put to you? If you do not have a mentor, would you like one and who would you want to have as one and what personality traits would you like them to have?

I do not have a mentor as such, but there are several ministers that I do admire and have a lot of respect for. I am also very challenged by the writings and teachings of various Bible teachers, most significantly, Chuck Swindoll. Would I want to have one? No. Right now I have the utmost respect and admiration for my Pastor, and as long as I am under his teaching and ministry, I am fine.

If you had a friend who was a church leader and publicly successful but privately had struggles which countered their public role in a fundamental way, how would you deal with that situation?

I believe that friends are accountable to each other, so in a situation as the one you describe, I would have no problem talking to him/her about whatever was going on. Galatians 6:1 provides us with how we go about something like that, in the spirit of meekness, being fully aware that we could have been the one in such a situation. Treating that person the way I would want to be treated would be at the forefront of my mind.

Are the concepts of "freedom" and "committed relationship" mutually exclusive?

Not necessarily, though I like to think of it as relative freedom. In other words, one may be free to do something but if it is not in the best interest of the relationship, one would refrain from doing so. I would say however that "absolute freedom" and "committed relationship" are mutually exclusive.

What is the funniest thing you have seen happen in church?

Sort of funny but not quite: two sisters claiming the same brother and hearing them telling others that God told them he was the one.

More later...

[Tropicana]

Re: WWBP - CEW Pt.2

Originally posted by CEW:
[qb] Tropi: You are having way too much fun [img]/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img] [/qb]

Bet you didn't realize your chest would cause such a stir, did you?

[img]/forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

[msportmore]

Re: WWBP - CEW Pt.2

CEW: Based on some of the responses, would you date someone from this board? Are there people on the board that stir some form of interest? What is it about these individuals that stirs interest? (No need to name names obviously)

[Diplomat]

Re: WWBP - CEW Pt.2

Originally posted by Miss Portmore:

CEW: Based on some of the responses, would you date someone from this board? Are there people on the board that stir some form of interest? What is it about these individuals that stirs interest? (No need to name names obviously)

Oh dear... [img]/forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif[/img] . Oh my goodness... [img]/forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif[/img] . OK...1) Yes...2)There are people I do admire...3)Their core beliefs - their Christian witness, the way they use their brain/mind, projected personality, and just the way they conduct themselves. [img]/forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif[/img]

[Diplomat]

Re: WWBP - CEW Pt.2

Originally posted by Tropicana:

Bet you didn't realize your chest would cause such a stir, did you? [img]/forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

Me -> [img]/forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif[/img]

[msportmore]

Re: WWBP - CEW Pt.2

*DWL*
Why yu so shocked? [img]/forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img] *BOAL*
Aye bway....carry on

[Tropicana]

Re: WWBP - CEW Pt.2

Originally posted by CEW:
[qb] Originally posted by Miss Portmore:

CEW: Based on some of the responses, would you date someone from this board? Are there people on the board that stir some form of interest? What is it about these individuals that stirs interest? (No need to name names obviously)

Oh dear... [img]/forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif[/img] . Oh my goodness... [img]/forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif[/img] . OK...1) Yes...2)There are people I do admire...3)Their core beliefs - their Christian witness, the way they use their brain/mind, projected personality, and just the way they conduct themselves. [img]/forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif[/img] [/qb]

Stop skirting the question CEW. She wants to know if there are any women on the board you think are HOT enough to date.



(((Tropicana pours a coffee, pulls up a stool and waits for the answer.)))

[Diplomat]

Re: WWBP - CEW Pt.2

Tropicana: Hush, but that is as good as it is going to get on *that* particular question [img]/forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif[/img] . Goodness, this is certainly the hot seat [img]/forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img] .

Borrowing a fan from somebody and fanning away like crazy.

[jcanseabee]

Re: WWBP - CEW Pt.2

Howdy-do Please Mr. CEW.

Are you looking forward to the 1st of July?

How many times do you edit the responses to the tough questions in your head?

[Tropicana]

Re: WWBP - CEW Pt.2

Okay CEW. One last question then I will take you off the hot seat:

Have you ever dated anyone on this board (other than me of course)? [img]/forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

(((Removing CEW from the hot seat)))

Okay, now for some easy questions.

1. What was your most memorable vacation and why?

2. Have you ever been to Disneyworld? If so what was your favourite attraction or ride? Who is your favourite Disney cartoon character?

3. How challenging did you find the adjustment to Canada? (In other words, what was the toughest aspect of adjusting to Canada?)

4. As a single parent, what steps do you take to ensure that your boys stay on the straight and narrow, keep up with their school work, etc.?

5. What is your favourite resort in Jamaica and why?

6. Where would you like to go on your honeymoon?

[Diplomat]

Re: WWBP - CEW Pt.2

Originally posted by Tropicana:

Have you ever dated anyone on this board (other than me of course)? [img]/forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

As if I would tell. [img]/forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]

Okay, now for some easy questions.

1. What was your most memorable vacation and why?

Tough one, but I would have to say spending three weeks on the road driving two separate routes from Toronto->Florida->Toronto. Not only because I love long distance driving, but the chance to see so many different States and observe the differences and nuances were quite nice.

2. Have you ever been to Disneyworld? If so what was your favourite attraction or ride? Who is your favourite Disney cartoon character?

Been there twice, and for whatever reason I love MGM Studios. Favorite cartoon character is Mickey.

3. How challenging did you find the adjustment to Canada? (In other words, what was the toughest aspect of adjusting to Canada?)

The Winter. Gosh, my first was the coldest in 100 years and I am still convinced that when God make this part of the planet, it was not for humans to inhabit between December to April.

4. As a single parent, what steps do you take to ensure that your boys stay on the straight and narrow, keep up with their school work, etc.?

I am blessed that my boys are allowing the values of the Church to be a part of shaping their lives. Some important lessons are constantly reinforced: 1) They owe it to God and themselves to be the best they can be; 2) There is absolutely nothing they cannot accomplish if they set their minds to it; 3) Regardless of societal barriers, the only real limits are the ones they impose on themselves.

From being there in whatever way I am needed, supporting their every efforts, and try my best to be a good example, I really do not do anything extra. Excellent question.

5. What is your favourite resort in Jamaica and why?

I really do love "Jamaica, Jamaica". It just seems like the perfect getaway for someone/a couple who want to enjoy some time away without too much distraction.

6. Where would you like to go on your honeymoon?

Aruba or the Dominica Republic.

[Diplomat]

Re: WWBP - CEW Pt.2

Originally posted by Christian Sailor:

Howdy-do Please Mr. CEW.

Are you looking forward to the 1st of July?

Absolutely. It is a day out of the office and whenever that happens, though I love my job, I am thrilled to pieces.

How many times do you edit the responses to the tough questions in your head?

Most of the times I am pretty clear on my response but the challenge is getting my answers across without being too verbose. That increases the risk of being misunderstood, so most of the mental editing is in an effort to condense my responses without losing the main point.

[msportmore]

Re: WWBP - CEW Pt.2

On a serious note, one of our board members ((((Yaadie)))) shared with us that she recently got baptized. How would you encourage a new convert regarding the days ahead?

[Diplomat]

Re: WWBP - CEW Pt.2

Originally posted by Miss Portmore:

On a serious note, one of our board members ((((Yaadie)))) shared with us that she recently got baptized. How would you encourage a new convert regarding the days ahead?

Excellent question. Most new Christians are on an initial high, and understandably so. What they do not always realize is that they have just crossed sides in a spiritual warfare, the former "boss" is *not* happy, and as such he and his peons will do everything in thier powers to cause that new convert to fall.

A couple of things I encourage new converts to do:

1) Spend a lot of time in the Word. Battles are won or lost in the mind and where one has experienced drugs, partying, illicit sex, alcohol, smoking, and so on, those cravings will present themselves from time to time. The only offensive weapon in the Christian arsenal is the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word. They will not last a day if they do not know how to use it.

Time in the Word makes one aware of a couple of things: what God promises, that all things are possible to them that believe (overcoming temptations included), some of the strategies used by the enemy, what is possible through faith, and most importantly, the power of Christ and His anointing and how successful one can be in the Christian walk if one claim that power (1 John 4:4)

2) Find another Christian whom they respect and whose walk with the Lord they admire to partner with. The idea here is someone who will encourage, pray with and for, talk to (and to whom the new convert can confide in), and most importantly, who will hold them accountable. It is not a bad idea to have such a person calling them up or meeting once a week to see how things are going. I cannot stress the importance of having accountability partners, whether one is a new convert or not.

3) Fellowship with the Saints and attend Bible Study. Both activities serves to build one up spiritually, and as soon as maturity allows, become involved in Church ministry. The devil does find work for idle hands.

4) Reassess friendships. Sometimes changing sides requires changing friendships as there are some who will seek to tempt, discourage, and basically become distractions. Some will want to test the limits/boundaries by extending invitations to go to places previously frequented, or to do things previously done. This is where the reassessing become very important.

5) If there was a boyfriend/girlfriend, stay away. One do not play with fire and not risk getting burned.

Obviously, there are other things to help the new convert, but these are just some of the things I bear in mind.

[Queen]

Re: WWBP - CEW Pt.2

Hmmmm...Mr. CEW, mi si seh yuh get a little break so let me come disturb the peace [img]/forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

1. What was (were) your favorite subject(s) in primary school? Which was your least favorite and why?

2. What sport(s) if any did you play in school or as a hobby as an adult.

3. You get married and your wife hates your furniture and suggests to get new ones. She also hates your decorating ideas/taste and wants to change things up a bit, she doesn't like the neighborhood or the layout of your house and suggest moving in the very near future. What do you do?