Hi, guys. Yes, I'm still around. I've just had a lot going on in various aspects of my life that has lately even been taking a small toll on my physical health. So I had that to address first.
So... I guess we're not doing this? We were told that the time was not good for her, and there has been nothing else posted since. Maybe I'm just an odd person that believes those who claim to be of Christ should be held accountable for what they say, and reconciliation should take priority, but, I guess unity in the Spirit among brethren is just phrase of convenience?
I agree that those who claim to be of Christ should answer for the things they say and do. Reconciliation is also crucial. I can't help but be a little hurt by what you seem to be implying here, Chris. That I don't care about unity in the Spirit among brethren. I don't blame you for thinking that of me, though. I mean, I probably would think the same if I was trying to reconcile with someone online and then they just stopped talking without explanation.
I want to restate to you that I am sorry for my unbridled tongue (which I'm pretty sure speaking with an unbridled tongue is sin), and for calling you arrogant and many other things (whether with intention or not). I spoke in ignorance and with rashness. I'm sorry. I hope I can be forgiven...
I'm ashamed at this whole matter and what I did. I'm glad that I was called out on where I was wrong. Seriously, I am.
Our group is usually gracious and demonstrate God's Mercy when people are repentant. I hope Jackie will meet with us.
Me too, but it's starting to look less likely. I hope it's just because she's been busy rather than that she's decided not to do it after all.
Thanks, guys, for being willing to accommodate me and by being willing to chat with me via Skype at a time that works for me. I'm sure I've caused lots of confusion by not setting up a time sooner. As I said before, I've had a lot going on the past week and a half or so since I was last on this thread (which is why I was only able to pop in and read some posts all over the forum from time to time, though not any on this thread. I've only just seen the recent posts on this thread tonight).
I admit to being wrong in assuming that there was any attempt to have a discussion of what I said without me present (like, on purpose, to make me look bad or something). I'm sorry for that.
I'm also sorry for hurting anyone else on this forum in any way. If there's something wrong I've done against any of you that I may not be aware of, I humbly ask that you tell me so I can be aware of it in the future.
If it's alright, I'd really like to not join a Skype call, for now. I'm overwhelmed with many things going on right now, and I've been made physically sick about some of it. Some of these things I've been dealing with also take up a significant portion of my time. Please don't misunderstand. I consider reconciliation to be important, and it would be a delight to meet some of you face to face (even if when I do, I am being rebuked or held accountable for something). I am hoping that my apology in this post might be enough for reconciliation to happen (or begin at the very least). If not, however, I will try and make a Skype call a priority, if you guys think that it will be profitable.
