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Post by kanyon on Sept 30, 2006 13:19:35 GMT -5
I'm going to test the results of the poll in a week or so.
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Post by Beck on Oct 2, 2006 7:51:14 GMT -5
Victory everyone... I have been on the boards for a little over 3 years and I have seen the ups and downs of it. I dont see the need to close down the BB because of a dry season... to much has been deposited to just say... "Im going to close it down". Remember to everything there is a season...
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Post by livinganewlife on Oct 2, 2006 8:41:28 GMT -5
I dont see the need to close down the BB because of a dry season... to much has been deposited to just say... "Im going to close it down". Remember to everything there is a season... Agree with Elder Beck to everything there is a season and this may just be a dry season... There is still some very good information listed in all the threads... |
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Post by Jasmine on Oct 2, 2006 11:16:24 GMT -5
I agree. I rarely have the time to chat on the bb, due to the increasing work load that I have acquired. However, there are still days (like today) where I can pop in and check on the forum. I would like to be able to do such in the near future as well.
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Post by Beck on Oct 2, 2006 11:39:41 GMT -5
So.. Kanyon.. STEP away from the delete button now bro... LOL
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Post by Beck on Oct 2, 2006 11:44:26 GMT -5
Another thing. I use the board when checking up on different topics or discussions. Things I might not have answers too off hand I KNOW it has been discussed on the board and it gives different views on the subject matter. I know I dont post as much, but thats not because of me finding the board unusefull.. I dont mean this in a negative way brother , but maybe its just the way you see things.. maybe it has nothing to do with the board, but has everything to do with your time put into it.
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Post by And Such Were Some Of You on Oct 2, 2006 12:51:45 GMT -5
LOL
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Post by And Such Were Some Of You on Oct 2, 2006 15:12:45 GMT -5
Honestly,
Yes, to everything there is a season. However, how do we know that it is NOT the season to place this board to rest? I am not saying that it is, and I am not saying that it isn't however participation on this board is minimal. I have noticed over the past that whenever certain topics are mentioned then the board "dies". The Lord is not into religious works. Also, Jesus is very rarely exhaulted on this board, and we can't ever get a good bible study going.
General conversation and fellowship is good but when you leave out the ONE that is the center of it all then yes, it will die for there is no life in it. It is sad that it takes a "controversial" topic to "revive" the board again.
I visit other boards and they seem to thrive because God is glorified and Jesus is exaulted. Does this mean that God and Jesus is spoken of in every topic - no of course not, but in all Jesus is exaulted.
Some of the topics on this board are good and others are...well, just topics. Everyone is different and therefore likes/dislikes will reflect such. But to me it says alot when the Admin and Mods (myself included) are non exsistent (even if the reasons are valid).
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Post by keita on Oct 2, 2006 15:19:30 GMT -5
With no exaggeration at all, I will simply say that, in all of its (and my!  ) "forms" and "seasons", and for reasons that are so wonderfully numerous, this sho' nuff, ever changing, one-of-a-kind assembly has been one of the greatest blessings of my life and ministry. I believe this board is divinely positioned as "its own unique thing in Jesus" and, by its very name, nature, and existence, is always doing exactly what, imho, it was purposed to do. My vote? Please, just leave the "House of Refuge" standing... and I believe it'll always be exactly that for somebody! .  P.S. Even when I'm not "in the house", I'm always somewhere "on the wall or grounds", just because there's no place like " HOME"! LOL! ;D |
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Post by nina on Oct 2, 2006 17:24:47 GMT -5
Yes, Kanyon, let the House stand  Through it all, in spite of it all, here I have seen the demonstration of those: Deu 10:19 Love ye therefore the stranger: for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt. 1Jo 4:21 And this commandment have we from him, That he who loveth God love his brother also. Thank you for casting the net, yet another time... |
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Post by Nikkol on Oct 3, 2006 7:19:12 GMT -5
I know that I personally have been busy with a new position at my job which is taken a lot more of my time.
I don't think that it has to be "laid to rest" but rather, when people want to post they will. Most of us here visit many message boards and it's good to know that if nothing else, we can always come back to post or just read/review..... Is there ever a reason to lay a message board to rest? Personally, I don't think so. Boards go through seasons. Do controversial topics get more "time"? Yes. But that's because most of those conversations are things that in many church settings aren't able to be discussed. Maybe one of the purposes is to allow people a place to "vent" about issues that has been bothering them.
I say, keep it going and if/when anyone has something to discuss, put it "on the table". :-)
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Post by Rachel2 on Oct 3, 2006 15:04:36 GMT -5
Also, Jesus is very rarely exhaulted on this board, and we can't ever get a good bible study going. I visit other boards and they seem to thrive because God is glorified and Jesus is exaulted. Does this mean that God and Jesus is spoken of in every topic - no of course not, but in all Jesus is exaulted. Personally, this is the reason I frequent other boards and rarely come here. When I was a member of Juanita Bynum's board, although I didn't agree with the moderators at times, what kept me coming back was that Jesus/God was being exaulted, there was bible study and prayer. Also there was a true spirit of concern for everybody, not just those in your "clique" or ones who agreed with you. Speaking as someone who has had many difficulties in the church over the past few years, these types of forums have helped me stay in the faith. I am a member of one particular board where people tirelessly labored with me through prayer and counseling until the Lord healed and delivered me from all sorts of spiritual wounds and baggage. So I know that the true power of God does function on these boards, but HE must be exaulted. Not tryin to step on any toes, just giving my humble opinion. Whether the board should be shut down or not, I don't know, but I do think that more time could be spent exaulting Jesus/God in this place. Now I guess I better duck and run! P.S... It seems to me there are too many forums on this board and that could be a contributing factor to the dry season. There are too many things to choose from. If I come here in pain seeking help, I don't want to have to look through 10 or 15 forums trying to figure out where to post my S.O.S..... Sometimes less is more.  These truly are the last days and people are looking for help, hope and relief from their troubles. They come here looking for JESUS, not religious doctrine or the most talked about news events. Afterall, isn't this place called JB's House of Refuge? Now I'm really gone duck and run!!!! |
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Post by livinganewlife on Oct 3, 2006 16:49:57 GMT -5
Rachel don't duck and hide if that's how you feel; you expressing your feelings can help someone.
I do remember the old BB and the JBM BB as well, and I can to those boards as a place of refuge for me; as I was going through a difficult time and the members on the BB helped me alot.
I was able to express myself, grow in Christ and identify some strongholds in my life that needed to be broken.
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Post by stillfocused on Oct 3, 2006 20:24:17 GMT -5
I don't believe the board needs to die; it maybe that God is transitioning each of us. Some old things must die and so, that the things He wants us to share with others and one another will bring forth life. Many of us have heard the prophesies of a new season..with the new season comes a new direction, along with stragetic information that will arm one to stand and do war in heavenlies. For the past few years the board has been about each member of this forum; yet, I believe that it will be a safe haven for those who will grace the doors of a church, for the those who have given hope and walked away from ministry, from family, friends, for those who weary in well doing, for those who have given up and want to end it all; by taking their own lives...many of us have shared the same experiences, have brought healing and deliverance to one another through the word that appeared in our threads. We being prepared for more; and the picture is bigger than we think. The harvest is plentiful; yet, the laborers are few..are you ready for the harvest ? Let us all be found with a word in our mouths and hands that set others free. We're all in a process..let's continue to encourage one another and be there for one another..because there has been a shift in Spirit concerning this board. Let us all arise with a "yes" in our bellies for the change we are currently in,
the changes that will come, and the changes that God wants to do concerning what he wants to do through this board.
Kanyon..be encouraged...there is expectation for this board !!
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Post by anointedteacher on Oct 3, 2006 21:00:09 GMT -5
Also, Jesus is very rarely exhaulted on this board, and we can't ever get a good bible study going. I visit other boards and they seem to thrive because God is glorified and Jesus is exaulted. Does this mean that God and Jesus is spoken of in every topic - no of course not, but in all Jesus is exaulted. Personally, this is the reason I frequent other boards and rarely come here. When I was a member of Juanita Bynum's board, although I didn't agree with the moderators at times, what kept me coming back was that Jesus/God was being exaulted, there was bible study and prayer. Also there was a true spirit of concern for everybody, not just those in your "clique" or ones who agreed with you. Speaking as someone who has had many difficulties in the church over the past few years, these types of forums have helped me stay in the faith. I am a member of one particular board where people tirelessly labored with me through prayer and counseling until the Lord healed and delivered me from all sorts of spiritual wounds and baggage. So I know that the true power of God does function on these boards, but HE must be exaulted. Not tryin to step on any toes, just giving my humble opinion. Whether the board should be shut down or not, I don't know, but I do think that more time could be spent exaulting Jesus/God in this place. Now I guess I better duck and run! P.S... It seems to me there are too many forums on this board and that could be a contributing factor to the dry season. There are too many things to choose from. If I come here in pain seeking help, I don't want to have to look through 10 or 15 forums trying to figure out where to post my S.O.S..... Sometimes less is more. These truly are the last days and people are looking for help, hope and relief from their troubles. They come here looking for JESUS, not religious doctrine or the most talked about news events. Afterall, isn't this place called JB's House of Refuge? Now I'm really gone duck and run!!!! Well, I have to agree.... There are no true concern, unless you are apart of the clique or go along with what their opinion  . I remember entering JBM board the day after my mother die and found comfort and real support. I know for sure, I couldn't come here...  it can get really cold in here....  believe me I have experience it...  as being one that are single out  |
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) "forms" and "seasons", and for reasons that are so wonderfully numerous, this sho' nuff, ever changing, one-of-a-kind assembly has been one of the greatest blessings of my life and ministry.
. I remember entering JBM board the day after my mother die and found comfort and real support. I know for sure, I couldn't come here... 
it can get really cold in here.... 
believe me I have experience it... 
as being one that are single out 