Welcome to General Chat - GAW Community Area
This General Chat area started off as a place for people to talk about things that are off topic, however it has quickly evolved into a community and has become an integral part of the GAW experience for many of us.
Based on its evolving needs and plenty of user feedback, we are trying to bring some order and institute some rules. Please make sure you read these rules and participate in the spirit of this community.
Rules for General Chat
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Be respectful to each other. This is of utmost importance, and comments may be removed if deemed not respectful.
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Avoid long drawn out arguments. This should be a place to relax, not to waste your time needlessly.
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Personal anecdotes, puzzles, cute pics/clips - everything welcome
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Please do not spam at the top level. If you have a lot to post each day, try and post them all together in one top level comment
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Try keep things light. If you are bringing in deep stuff, try not to go overboard.
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Things that are clearly on-topic for this board should be posted as a separate post and not here (except if you are new and still getting the feel of this place)
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If you find people violating these rules, deport them rather than start a argument here.
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Feel free to give feedback as these rules are expected to keep evoloving
In short, imagine this thread to be a local community hall where we all gather and chat daily. Please be respectful to others in the same way
I’m interested in a bible study. Not sure how that would work. I previously deleted discord and telegram because it’s too much like social media, actually worse than facebook. With in minutes of joining I’m getting friend requests and notifications to things I don’t know anything about. That said, I doubt I’ll be up there unless there’s a bible study. I don’t mean to be rude and unappreciative. I wasted too much time on social media years ago have no desire to jump back in. For now I will keep the app active. I think I’ve changed settings on messages and friend requests but not sure. I think it’s set for only “admin” or group leads, something like that. If you get bible study going just message me here. Blessings and I do appreciate everything you do sharing God’s word and being positive.
We have a Bible study every Thursday at 8pm est and working to create another one. Currently we are studying Hebrews. We have done it for 2.5 years.
Most the dialogue at Prayer Garden is meant to build up the body and grow in discussing the Bible.
I truly appreciate your feedback and feel free to share any in the future.
I am sorry if people overwhelmed you with friend requests and invites to other places. This is most definitely something I agree with you on. Will make sure my team is not involved in that. Can't really stop outsiders.
I encourage you to pray on things and let the Lord lead you. I support whatever you decide..thanks for joining either way and let me know if you need help or have further questions or thoughts
No worries I’m not frail or meek by nature. I can take most anything. Many times I pounce like an injured cat before asking questions that could have helped me out. I’m a product of my raising and just like my dad. It’s one of my biggest flaws. Ask hubby! Apologies I’m a little moody because I can’t handle when I’m not in charge, being sick and can’t control it messes with me. Certainly not making excuses! I’m most definitely up for the Bible study and will set a reminder on my phone. Looking forward to this. I’m ok with your team sending private messages about group content information or necessary information. I’ll pray for sure and I’m not jumping ship. I miss unstood and was shocked at the amount of people on it. No worries, I’m good. Thanks again for everything. You are an inspiration!
I wasn't meaning to come off as if I thought you were frail. I genuinely value the feedback you gave. I think there is tremendous value in it actually. So please feel free to always be open and honest with me. I won't attach judgement to you by any means. Prayer Garden is ever growing ever expanding. So we wanna constantly be aware of all angles.
Yes I hope to see you in the Bible study. I look forward to growing with you in Christ how ever that may look. Feel free to reach out if you ever need a fren to vent to or need prayer
I didn’t think you were implying anything negative. I meant it takes a lot to unsettle me and turning and run. Sometimes I’m not good at expressing what I mean in a typing non verbal setting. I appreciate you welcome the truth. This conversation has been honest and respectful and not upset at all. Thanks for everything.