Recent content by Least of These

Regarding the OP... a couple years ago, I received by mail, in a handwritten envelope with no return address, a "This Was Your Life" Chick tract. I hadn't seen one of those since my days in the FBC youth group (late 70's) and couldn't imagine who would send me one. I didn't know whether to...

Yes! What a great post. I never considered attending HAC, and - at the time - didn't extend a lot of grace to the college students who (it felt like to teenaged me) invaded our church and took up all our pastor's attention & favor. But once I grew up a bit, I came to see them, past and...

This makes me laugh! When I attended TBC in 1980-82, we had fundraisers for our cheerleading squad where we sold Krispy Kreme doughnuts to the public. We learned very early on that we got more sales if we left the "Baptist" our of our pitch, so we'd say "Hi, we're from Trinity college..." I...

Oh no, faulty memory on my part! My mom sat behind Mrs. Hyles! And sorry to have hijacked the Death thread!!

Didn't know that. But I attended Maranatha for 1 semester in the late 70's and girls weren't allowed to wear eyeshadow - no reason given. :D

This sums up my feelings about my family's years at FBC., as well You mentioned my mother in your post - she sat next to Mrs. Hyles and, I believe, Sue Faber in the choir. Mom died just over a year ago - she was 93. But yes, it was possible to attend FBC for decades and not be part of any cult...

I don't think she went to HAC, but the person I think was "Still There" here on the FFF passed away last month.

I think this is exactly it! As well as supporters who may not view it as a "vital fundamental" but see it as an "err on the side of caution" and don't object. I attended Trinity Baptist College in Jacksonville in the early 80's and pants were not allowed. Period. I got called to the Dean's...

If HAC has changed the dress code to allow pants on females (and I assume HBHS would do the same?), I'd be interested in hearing their justification. Are they saying they were wrong and it was never a sin? Or is it still a sin but one they're ok with?

I don't think they have any obligation - moral, religious or legal - to allow visits from anyone, especially someone who has no interest in becoming a student (and a female who "doesn't wear skirts" obviously has no interest in becoming a student.) I don't see it as inhospitable or divisive...

Even if you don't share their views, isn't it appropriate to abide by them if you're asking to enter & tour their private property? Would the purpose in refusing be to defy/offend? To take a stand against their practices? To draw attention to yourselves? I don't consider the college an...

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I have a daughter that lives in Denver and she's taken me to a little shop called Fractured Prune Doughnuts. They literally drop your cake doughnut batter into the fryer when you order, and it cooks while you decide what kind of glaze and toppings you want. So good! (And good that it's 1400...

I don't post often but had to come in here and represent for my favorite Christmas movie: PRANCER!! It's my #1, followed by The Family Man and the 1999 version of A Christmas Carol with Patrick Stewart.

Finally an FFF topic I'm qualified to participate in! :) I have three: The word "Stronger" between my port & mastectomy scars, referencing a quote from Winnie the Pooh (You're braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think) - a family motto for my kids and me The...