slugshooter Posted February 16, 2006 Report Share Posted February 16, 2006 Re: A day is coming... You're a class act Steve!! I gave a guy 5 bucks or so the other day, that's all I had on me at the time. He was mentally handicapped, when he approached me in the Wal-Mart parking lot, I always get apprehensive when people do that because I feel vulnerable being in a big lot like that. Plus, I know I have been taken advantage of in situations like that. I used to think I had a sign on my forehead that said "Gullible" Anyhoo, the guy was obviously mentally handicapped, but he told me "I'm not retarded, I'm bi-polar and schizophrenic." I'm thinking to myself, geesh, I'd rather you be retarded than the other, but, I think maybe he feels it is a hinderance to say he is retarded. Anyways, he starts telling me the things he would do for money, wash my truck, cut the grass,(even though it's brown right now), clean gutters etc. etc. etc. Then he told me he was hungry, he was like "If you're hungry you ask for help right?" Like I said, I gave him what I had which I think was 5 bucks. I don't have a problem helping people like that out, it's the other one's we have here in Fayetteville that look healthier than I do out panhandling. I don't give them jack!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slugshooter Posted February 16, 2006 Report Share Posted February 16, 2006 Re: A day is coming... [ QUOTE ] I walked over to Tim Horton's to grab a coffee and a couple of donuts. [/ QUOTE ] TIM HORTON'S!!!! I haven't seen one of those since I was in..........Canada!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted February 16, 2006 Report Share Posted February 16, 2006 Re: A day is coming... That brought tears to my eyes buckee....... and the kids and school say I'm heartless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimfrompa Posted February 16, 2006 Report Share Posted February 16, 2006 Re: A day is coming... I can't explain the feeling i have right now. i just returned from church in a study on wisdom. And here i see the wisdom that God was teaching us tonight and in other post the wisdom of the world. The grace that God shows through buckee Is heart warming and gives me hope that God's message of grace is helping. Take notice that God was talking to him. Jesus was in the truck with him and the Holy Spirt was ministering to him and guiding him to take action. We have such a loving father who cares for the struggles we have on earth. He cares for those who are just trying to have a quiet dinner and those who don't have anything to eat. He is a gracefull God a loving father who doesn't want that any should perish. Praise you father for buckee and for his willingness to do what you would have him to show the world how much you LOVE. Please bless buckee coming in and going out. Continue to use him to give you glory. And bless the days of his walk on earth. Father I ask that you show all who read these post that you are real and that you sent you son Jesus that all would come to know you and that the one nearest death would be saved by your mercy through Jesus. Amen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted February 16, 2006 Report Share Posted February 16, 2006 Re: A day is coming... Amen Jim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeStandBowHunter Posted February 16, 2006 Report Share Posted February 16, 2006 Re: A day is coming... Your a better man than me Steve. Most homeless people get pretty religious when they need something. But I commend you for what you did. Maybe this guy was legit. Most are not but maybe he was. I am sure he will never forget the kind thing you and the other guy did. Now, give yourself a hug BTW, can I have $100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reloader Posted February 16, 2006 Report Share Posted February 16, 2006 Re: A day is coming... As soon as the Marines lay you off TSBH you can have your $100...from Buckee... Buckee hit this right on the head. "Turn Or Burn!" tactics make people turn alright but rarely in the right direction. "Preach the gospel at all times, use words if Necessary!" I believe that was John Wesley. Rgardless of who it was though the point is that you live and example Christ first, then you share his love. Unfortunately your post Bornagain, did only a very small portion of that and lacked the unconditional love our savior represents. By the way, for those of you that feel like TSBH about religion, I totaly agree! Religion too often becomes a tool of people to manipulate others. Or a place to hide while sniping at others misfortune. However, a Relationship with Christ is not those things. A relationship with Christ is unconditional acceptance and forgiveness, support and encuragement for growth and eternal security. I will never advocate Religion, I will most emphaticaly advocate a Relationship with my Savior... nuff preachin...have a great day Y'all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeStandBowHunter Posted February 16, 2006 Report Share Posted February 16, 2006 Re: A day is coming... Well the reason I made that comment about how people get religious when it's a convienent time for them is because I seen it first hand in combat. I remember when we were bogged down in An Nasiriyah in March of '03, Marines of all ages were all of a sudden turning themselves over to the Lord. Promised to stop doing this and that, stop cursing, stop adultry, start going to church, just all kinds of stuff. I am thinking this whole time, gee whiz, what a convienent time to do that. After it was all over, 99% of them went back to their normal selves. When our unit was still down in Worcester, I seen it all the time. Worcester is a bum town. Homeless people hold signs up with verses in the bible and I am thinking, "Ok buddy...an tomorrow you will be having sex with a prositute". Some are legit but I don't give in. Maybe I should. I won't find that out unitl I go to **** like bornagain says I/we are. But I do know this, people get religious at times when they need too. But after the fact, most turn back to their old way...in these cases anyway. Buckee is a good man though. Most people including myself wouldn't of done that. But back to the topic, I am still waiting on the Bornagain man to answer my questions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted February 16, 2006 Report Share Posted February 16, 2006 Re: A day is coming... [ QUOTE ] But back to the topic, I am still waiting on the Bornagain man to answer my questions [/ QUOTE ] I'm normally not a betting man, but if your taking odds, I'll bet you it's never going to happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted February 16, 2006 Report Share Posted February 16, 2006 Re: A day is coming... [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] But back to the topic, I am still waiting on the Bornagain man to answer my questions [/ QUOTE ] I'm normally not a betting man, but if your taking odds, I'll bet you it's never going to happen. [/ QUOTE ] I'd bet a lot of things about that dude. Namely, he's living with a ton of angst, and that he's not all that happy of a person. Just the kind of guy I want to hang around. Woo hooo!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted February 16, 2006 Report Share Posted February 16, 2006 Re: A day is coming... I think Ill paint my house today, what color??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preacherman Posted February 16, 2006 Report Share Posted February 16, 2006 Re: A day is coming... [ QUOTE ] I think Ill paint my house today, what color??? [/ QUOTE ] pink with polka dots is my wife's favorite color Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OldBuckhunter Posted February 20, 2006 Report Share Posted February 20, 2006 Re: A day is coming... Buckee You never know. You might have given $20 to an ANGEL! I've had the same promptings. When people come by our church, we give McDonals meal coupons. That way we know they won't spend on anything else. See my signature at bottom. Thats all that it going to come down to at the end. Off the subject, but we had a porn week-end this sat. and sun. at church. A lot of people are caught up in this. Check out this site: http://xxxchurch.com. It will help a lot of folks. God bless! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldawg Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 Re: A day is coming... If there is pain and agony and teeth gnashing in ****, why is that any worse than the pain and agony I go through every day just to stand on my feet? The teeth thingy isn't near as bad as having to listen to my wife raggin' on and on about things. I'm in a living he ll every day, so what's the difference? Just putting in my 2cents worth.... Dawg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 Re: A day is coming... Should I wash the car or the truck today??? LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowJoe Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 Re: A day is coming... I would think that **** is whatever your worst fear is. I think that for each person it is different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horst Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 Re: A day is coming... I think **** is seeing this post brought back to life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 Re: A day is coming... [ QUOTE ] I think **** is seeing this post brought back to life [/ QUOTE ] I think I agree with you less than sluggo in this room, but I've got to Amen you on that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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