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 evolving
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
We had to wait another four years because of loyalty issues. But, I have been struggling to live and feed my family. What exactly IS the end game? Will we truly be free?
I guess I just need reminding.
THX
Endurance. The Bible speaks of enduring til the end. The end is coming, just not yet. Keep faith strong, no matter what.
When I was young, my parents let our Chinese neighbour babysat me. I remember their house had a huge calligraphy of a word, that word was Ren, meaning Endure.
Endurance is right. It is one of a character strength that spirit and body need to build to grow.
I have referenced this word many times. We were instructed to endure, no matter how terrible things may become. After what Christ endured for me, I don’t want to ever let him down. Everyday in my prayer time I say Lord I want to bring a smile to your face, and not a tear to your eye 🙏🏻