Re: [TruthTalk] Why the Eternal Sonship of Christ Matters to Me

2005-01-06 Thread David Miller
John wrote: The Son is such because He is always the Servant of the Father. John wrote: A son can become a servant on any or several occasions. And a servant can become a son, which is the case in which we find ourselves. John wrote: The fact that He claimed to be the Son was understood

Re: [TruthTalk] Why the Eternal Sonship of Christ Matters to Me

2005-01-06 Thread David Miller
Bill Taylor wrote: I guess I know you well enough to know that this will not be convincing, nor the end of this :) Perhaps you do not know me as well as you think. I thought your post was articulated very well and was very convincing. Nonetheless,I'm sure you would agree that suchdoes

Re: [TruthTalk] Why the Eternal Sonship of Christ Matters to Me

2005-01-06 Thread David Miller
John wrote: ... that would have over looked the intrinsic value of shared thinking. I have always said it this way. No man on earth has the full revelation of Christ within himself. The fullness of Christ is revealed only through his ekklesia (assembly), as we are in relationship with one

[TruthTalk] AOL problems with receiving mail

2005-01-06 Thread David Miller
John wrote: It is 11:30 my time. The post below has 9:17 PM for the time sent -- something I wrote and sent around 7:30, in fact. I have missed a number of posts, entirely, based upon the fact that I have come across a number of posts copied over which were never received -- but there

Re: [TruthTalk] Why the Eternal Sonship of Christ Matters to Me

2005-01-06 Thread David Miller
John wrote: Bill could very well become a teacher's teacher. Bill already is a teacher's teacher. :-) Peace be with you. David Miller. -- Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer every man. (Colossians 4:6)

Re: [TruthTalk] Why the Eternal Sonship of Christ Matters to Me

2005-01-06 Thread David Miller
Lance wrote: If ya hasn't read it how duz ya know what to call it? I listen to those who have read it, and I am reading it now. Peace be with you. David Miller. -- Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer every man.

[TruthTalk] [Fwd: Reggie White NFL Football Player]

2005-01-06 Thread Terry Clifton
Reggie White, known as an NFL legend and a fearless proclaimer of the Gospel, dies at 43 By Erin Curry - BP News CHRISTIAN EXAMINER

Re: [TruthTalk] Why the Eternal Sonship of Christ Matters to Me

2005-01-06 Thread Bill Taylor
Certainly not by me. I've been enjoying your posts and the inner-tension you are describing andworking through. It seems to me that that is how we come to know what we believe. It's not fun or enjoyable for the one going through it, but it does appear to be a necessary step in the process

RE: [TruthTalk] AOL problems with receiving mail

2005-01-06 Thread Slade Henson
No AOL user can receive mail from my [EMAIL PROTECTED] email address. It rejects it as spam due to something about mindspring Kay -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of David Miller Sent: Thursday, 06 January, 2005 05.41 To:

Re: [TruthTalk] Why the Eternal Sonship of Christ Matters to Me

2005-01-06 Thread Terry Clifton
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It is 11:30 my time. The post below has 9:17 PM for the time sent -- something I wrote and sent around 7:30, in fact. I have missed a number of posts, entirely, based upon the fact that I have come across a number of posts copied over which were never received -- but

RE: [TruthTalk] [Fwd: Reggie White NFL Football Player]

2005-01-06 Thread Slade Henson
Did you know Reggie was MESSIANIC??? Yep...he celebrated Sukkot with some friends of ours for the past two years. A young Messianic, but a Messianic nonetheless. Kay -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Terry CliftonSent:

Re: [TruthTalk] Why the Eternal Sonship of Christ Matters to Me

2005-01-06 Thread Terry Clifton
David Miller wrote: I have always said it this way. No man on earth has the full revelation of Christ within himself. The fullness of Christ is revealed only through his ekklesia (assembly), as we are in relationship with one another. There are some truths that we will never receive

RE: [TruthTalk] AOL problems with receiving mail

2005-01-06 Thread ShieldsFamily
This is why I hate AOL. I have a close friend who has AOL and all my emails to her are returned as spam. We think it is because real spammers spoof with our email address, and once that happens AOL marks your email address and no matter if you write to them about it, you will have constant

[Fwd: RE: [TruthTalk] [Fwd: Reggie White NFL Football Player]]

2005-01-06 Thread Terry Clifton
Did you know Reggie was MESSIANIC??? Yep...he celebrated Sukkot with some friends of ours for the past two years. A young Messianic, but a Messianic nonetheless. Kay === Until a short time ago, I knew nothing about this man. I look up

Re: [TruthTalk] Why the Eternal Sonship of Christ Matters to Me

2005-01-06 Thread Knpraise
In a message dated 1/6/2005 2:08:48 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: John wrote: The Son is such because He is always the Servant of the Father. John wrote: A son can become a servant on any or several occasions. And a servant can become a son, which is the case in which we

Re: [TruthTalk] [Fwd: Reggie White NFL Football Player]

2005-01-06 Thread David Miller
I did not know he was Messianic, but I did know that he learned Hebrew and I heard him read a passage of Scripture in Hebrewonce. By the way, does celebrating Sukkoth make one Messianic? (... just curious) Peace be with you.David Miller. - Original Message - From: Slade

Re: [TruthTalk] Why the Eternal Sonship of Christ Matters to Me

2005-01-06 Thread Knpraise
I would agree with the comments below. Right on and all that. Seriously. But, sometimes, we are debating the opposite side of the coin. Rather, at times, we are debating whether the coin is a nickle or silver dollar. John In a message dated 1/6/2005 2:29:09 AM Pacific Standard Time,

RE: [TruthTalk] [Fwd: Reggie White NFL Football Player]

2005-01-06 Thread Slade Henson
No, it doesn't necessarily. There are other "feast keepers" who are not Messianic. Mr. White kept Sabbath and was Torah observant. Are you thinking of celebrating Sukkot? K. -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of David

RE: [TruthTalk] [Fwd: Reggie White NFL Football Player]

2005-01-06 Thread Slade Henson
Quoted from: http://www.rebeccaatthewell.org/tabernacles.html REGGIE WHITE: Although Reggie has been a born again believer since 1978 and began preaching shortly thereafter it wasn't until 2000 that he became an Ordained Minister of the Torah. As a former NFL Player and team leader

RE: [Fwd: RE: [TruthTalk] [Fwd: Reggie White NFL Football Player]]

2005-01-06 Thread Slade Henson
I would say much the same of my fellow Believers in Torah teachers...and DOers, which Reggie was. Kay -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Terry CliftonSent: Thursday, 06 January, 2005 07.45To:

Re: [TruthTalk] Why the Eternal Sonship of Christ Matters to Me

2005-01-06 Thread Bill Taylor
David asks Do such factshave any relevance in discussing the notion ofequality with God? 1. Yeshua, in his earthly service to humanity, was made a little lower than the angels. BT: I fail to see how this statement needs to be handled or understood in a light different than that of the

Re: [TruthTalk] Why the Eternal Sonship of Christ Matters to Me

2005-01-06 Thread Bill Taylor
- Original Message - From: Judy Taylor To: TruthTalk@mail.innglory.org Cc: TruthTalk@mail.innglory.org Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2005 8:22 AM Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Why the Eternal Sonship of Christ Matters to Me Bill, Thank you for

Re: [TruthTalk] Why the Eternal Sonship of Christ Matters to Me

2005-01-06 Thread David Miller
David Miller wrote: And a servant can become a son, which is the case in which we find ourselves. John wrote: ... your conclusion above is poorly thought out. Unnecessary ad hominem comment. John wrote: A servant who is not a son already, can never become a son except through adoption.

Re: [TruthTalk] Why the Eternal Sonship of Christ Matters to Me

2005-01-06 Thread Bill Taylor
David, In a free moment down the road will you speak a few words to the recent discovery in, I believe it was, Montana, where a T-Rex was found and discovered to have been preserved with blood still in its composition? Are you familiar with this? The limited information I have received on the

RE: [TruthTalk] Why the Eternal Sonship of Christ Matters to Me

2005-01-06 Thread ShieldsFamily
Any time we replace old beliefs with new ones there is the potential of inner tension,a trickle-down effect which takes place as other, yet unchanged beliefs are challenged by the new. This I believe is what John is experiencing/expressing. Hence it does not necessarily have

RE: [TruthTalk] Why the Eternal Sonship of Christ Matters to Me

2005-01-06 Thread ShieldsFamily
Bill, my personal experience (FWIW) has been that when I have anxiety or tension over a new concept it is because I am trying to incorporate something that is not of the Spirit of God. Thus the concept and the Spirit are at war; conflicted. Whenever I come into true

Re: [TruthTalk] Why the Eternal Sonship of Christ Matters to Me

2005-01-06 Thread Bill Taylor
Well, you are truly blessed. Bill - Original Message - From: ShieldsFamily To: TruthTalk@mail.innglory.org Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2005 11:56 AM Subject: RE: [TruthTalk] Why the Eternal Sonship of Christ Matters to Me Any time

Re: [TruthTalk] Why the Eternal Sonship of Christ Matters to Me

2005-01-06 Thread Bill Taylor
I have a feeling you haven't put many puzzles together :) Bill - Original Message - From: ShieldsFamily To: TruthTalk@mail.innglory.org Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2005 12:08 PM Subject: RE: [TruthTalk] Why the Eternal Sonship of Christ Matters to Me

Re: [TruthTalk] Why the Eternal Sonship of Christ Matters to Me

2005-01-06 Thread Bill Taylor
Bill, perhaps we DO have “this profound sense of awareness” when we are truly plugged into His Spirit. Izzy Yeah, Izzy, maybe. Bill - Original Message - From: ShieldsFamily To: TruthTalk@mail.innglory.org Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2005 11:52 AM Subject: RE:

Re: [TruthTalk] Why the Eternal Sonship of Christ Matters to Me

2005-01-06 Thread Bill Taylor
Correction: "coinherent" -- sorry for any confusion :) Bill - Original Message - From: Bill Taylor To: TruthTalk@mail.innglory.org Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2005 9:09 AM Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Why the Eternal Sonship of Christ Matters to Me

Re: [TruthTalk] Why the Eternal Sonship of Christ Matters to Me

2005-01-06 Thread Knpraise
In a message dated 1/6/2005 8:33:45 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Certainly not by me. I've been enjoying your posts and the inner-tension you are describing and working through. It seems to me that that is how we come to know what we believe. It's not fun or enjoyable for

Re: [TruthTalk] Why the Eternal Sonship of Christ Matters to Me

2005-01-06 Thread Knpraise
In a message dated 1/6/2005 8:33:53 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Possibly your computer is possessed by demons. Either that, or monitor worms. Terry :-) Some will think they are the same -- but my computer is infected; just don't have time to get it fixed. My work is

[TruthTalk] newbie

2005-01-06 Thread Debbie Sawczak
Hi all,I am a new kid on this block, and I think it behooves me just tolisten for a while, but rather than skulk under the eaves I thought I'd let you know I'm here. I’ve been a Christian for a long time and have always been very interested in questions of faith.Now, though, I'm at a point

Re: [Fwd: RE: [TruthTalk] [Fwd: Reggie White NFL Football Player]]

2005-01-06 Thread Knpraise
In a message dated 1/6/2005 8:33:48 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Did you know Reggie was MESSIANIC??? Yep...he celebrated Sukkot with some friends of ours for the past two years. A young Messianic, but a Messianic nonetheless. Kay I saw a reference to Reggie's

Re: [TruthTalk] newbie

2005-01-06 Thread Jeff Powers
Welcome to the most dysfunctional group on the web! I'm sure you will be stretched and strained, just like the rest of us. As I said, welcome to the fight, err debate, ummm, discussion, uh what exactly do we call this fiasco guys?! Jeff Life makes warriors of us all.To emerge the victors,

Re: [TruthTalk] newbie

2005-01-06 Thread Bill Taylor
Cool, Debbie, welcome aboard. We're glad to meet your acquaintance and happy you are here. Bill Taylor - Original Message - From: Debbie Sawczak To: TruthTalk@mail.innglory.org Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2005 5:39 PM Subject: [TruthTalk] newbie Hi all,I

RE: [Fwd: RE: [TruthTalk] [Fwd: Reggie White NFL Football Player]]

2005-01-06 Thread Slade Henson
Yea, wellya gotta take what comes with the job! Some of us, though, refuse to do what "they" tell us to do... As he learned hayesod (the foundation), you're right...his faith grew stronger. I've seen it happen more times than I can count. Then again, I'm generally surrounded by

RE: [TruthTalk] newbie

2005-01-06 Thread Slade Henson
Welcome, DebbieI can spank Jeff for you if you want... Kay -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Jeff PowersSent: Thursday, 06 January, 2005 19.26To: TruthTalk@mail.innglory.orgSubject: Re: [TruthTalk] newbie Welcome to

Re: [TruthTalk] newbie

2005-01-06 Thread Terry Clifton
Debbie Sawczak wrote: Hi all, I am a new kid on this block, and I think it behooves me just tolisten for a while, but rather than skulk under the eaves I thought I'd let you know I'm here. Ive been a Christian for a long time and have always been very interested in questions

RE: [TruthTalk] Mormon Related #2

2005-01-06 Thread Slade Henson
I actually have friends from all walks of faithsome with no walk at all. I figure they'll get there, someday. Kay -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Dave HansenSent: Thursday, 06 January, 2005 02.48To:

Re: [TruthTalk] Why the Eternal Sonship of Christ Matters to Me

2005-01-06 Thread Terry Clifton
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My work is great, right now. Jd Praise the Lord.

RE: [TruthTalk] newbie

2005-01-06 Thread ShieldsFamily
Welcome, Debbie! How did you learn about this rascally bunch? Izzy From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Debbie Sawczak Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2005 6:39 PM To: TruthTalk@mail.innglory.org Subject: [TruthTalk] newbie Hi all, I am a new kid on

RE: [TruthTalk] newbie

2005-01-06 Thread ShieldsFamily
Do it for me, Kay! J Izzy From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Slade Henson Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2005 6:41 PM To: TruthTalk@mail.innglory.org Subject: RE: [TruthTalk] newbie Welcome, DebbieI can spank Jeff for you if you want...

RE: [TruthTalk] newbie

2005-01-06 Thread Slade Henson
You got it, Iz. I'll have Slade sit on him... Kay -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of ShieldsFamilySent: Thursday, 06 January, 2005 19.48To: TruthTalk@mail.innglory.orgSubject: RE: [TruthTalk] newbie Do it for me, Kay!

[TruthTalk] Whats next?

2005-01-06 Thread Jeff Powers
Sorry folks, I can't help it! This cracked me up!!! Toilet Brush Warning Wins Consumer Award Thu Jan 6, 4:50 PM ET

Re: [TruthTalk] Why the Eternal Sonship of Christ Matters to Me

2005-01-06 Thread Knpraise
In a message dated 1/6/2005 10:11:42 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: You apparently misunderstood my post, because we are in agreement. We find ourselves to be sons of God through adoption, but Yeshua was and is the only begotten son of God. He is unique. No, we do not

Re: [TruthTalk] Why the Eternal Sonship of Christ Matters to Me

2005-01-06 Thread Knpraise
In a message dated 1/6/2005 10:11:42 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: John wrote: ... your conclusion above is poorly thought out. Unnecessary ad hominem comment. David, stop with "ad hominem" already. I spoke what I truly believe. JD

Re: [TruthTalk] newbie

2005-01-06 Thread Jeff Powers
nanner, nanner, nanner, first ya gotta catch me! And just who decides the rules of these spankings? I'lltry toilet brushes for $200. "What new warning labels will be on toilet brushes in the near future?" answer: "Not for personal hygiene." Jeff Life makes warriors of us all.To emerge the

RE: [TruthTalk] Whats next?

2005-01-06 Thread Slade Henson
Hehehehe...only thing that worries me is this sentence: This year's contest coincides with a drive by President Bush (news - web sites) and congressional Republicans to put caps and other limits on jury awards in liability cases. (Sorry Iz, I cannot support him on this one,

RE: [TruthTalk] Whats next?

2005-01-06 Thread ShieldsFamily
(Sorry Iz, I cannot support him on this one, either:) You never file any claim, (tort claim or otherwise) with a dollar amount in it. You ALWAYS let the jury decide. Juries tend to award the big bucks. Kay Thats exactly why we need some kind of caps. I live too

Re: [TruthTalk] Why the Eternal Sonship of Christ Matters to Me

2005-01-06 Thread Knpraise
In a message dated 1/6/2005 10:11:42 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: John wrote: " And Jesus answered and said to him, Blessed are you, Simon Barjona, because flesh and blood did not reveal this to you, but my Father who is in heaven" (Matt 16:17). And what was this

RE: [TruthTalk] newbie

2005-01-06 Thread Slade Henson
One swat for everyyear of age.you're in big trouble. I can run faster than you Kay -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Jeff PowersSent: Thursday, 06 January, 2005 20.05To: TruthTalk@mail.innglory.orgSubject: Re:

Re: [TruthTalk] newbie

2005-01-06 Thread Knpraise
In a message dated 1/6/2005 4:48:45 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Debbie Sawczak wrote: Hi all, I am a new kid on this block, and I think it behooves me just to listen for a while, but rather than skulk under the eaves I thought I'd let you know I'm here. Ive been a

RE: [TruthTalk] Whats next?

2005-01-06 Thread ShieldsFamily
(Sorry Iz, I cannot support him on this one, either:) You never file any claim, (tort claim or otherwise) with a dollar amount in it. You ALWAYS let the jury decide. Juries tend to award the big bucks.Kay PS I forgot to mention, juries dont even usually get to the point of

[TruthTalk] As the world turns

2005-01-06 Thread Terry Clifton
We had a missionary speak at our home church meeting on Tuesday evening. He is a local boy, home for a rest and to report to his supporters. He started out carrying/dragging a cross from town to town, speaking where he was welcome, stopping along the road to tell what God had done for him

Re: [TruthTalk] newbie

2005-01-06 Thread Knpraise
In a message dated 1/6/2005 4:36:24 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Welcome to the most dysfunctional group on the web! I'm sure you will be stretched and strained, just like the rest of us. As I said, welcome to the fight, err debate, ummm, discussion, uh what exactly do we

RE: [TruthTalk] As the world turns

2005-01-06 Thread ShieldsFamily
Very sad about the starvation in Africa, Terry. But it isnt because nobody cares. Its because no one can get relief past the corrupt, incompetent governments running such backwards nations. Its such a crime, and my only hope for a solution is the Second Coming. Izzy -Original

RE: [TruthTalk] Whats next?

2005-01-06 Thread Slade Henson
Maybe if the doctors didn't mess up, they wouldn't get sued. The standard for medical malpractice claims are VERY high, so it's hard to win a lawsuitthat means there has to be some egregious error made by the doctor in the first place before a suit can be brought forth andwon. Makes me

RE: [TruthTalk] Whats next?

2005-01-06 Thread Slade Henson
I don't pay for insurance. The easy fix is...refuse to settle. Go to trial and if the claim is truly meritless, it will lose. But, in my opinion, the doctor who removes the wrong kidney should be suedand lose his license. Would it be Biblical to ask for his kidney in exchangeeye

Re: [TruthTalk] Why the Eternal Sonship of Christ Matters to Me

2005-01-06 Thread Knpraise
In a message dated 1/6/2005 4:47:42 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My work is great, right now. Jd Praise the Lord. A big big amen to that. There is no other reason. John

Re: [TruthTalk] Whats next?

2005-01-06 Thread Jeff Powers
Kay, just wait til Slade sees this. We have discussed this several times and the passage does not mean a literal eye for eye, etc., What it means is fair and just compensation to the injured person. ie: a tooth is worth $30, an eye $25,000, a kidney $1,000,000. Hey don't hold me to these

RE: [TruthTalk] newbie

2005-01-06 Thread Debbie Sawczak
Welcome, Debbie! How did you learn about this rascally bunch? Izzy From Lance, who is about sharing goodthings with people whenever he finds them (the things and the people). Thanks for the thousand welcomes! Debbie

RE: [TruthTalk] Whats next?

2005-01-06 Thread Slade Henson
See, the Bible tells you so!!! It is Biblical to sue :) Kay -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Jeff PowersSent: Thursday, 06 January, 2005 21.09To: TruthTalk@mail.innglory.orgSubject: Re: [TruthTalk] Whats next?

Re: [Fwd: RE: [TruthTalk] [Fwd: Reggie White NFL Football Player]]

2005-01-06 Thread Knpraise
In a message dated 1/6/2005 8:40:40 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I personally believe that Romans 14 teaches us that a position of faith, if poorly determined, I should have said "even if" -- " a position of faith, even if poorly determined

Re: [TruthTalk] Why the Eternal Sonship of Christ Matters to Me

2005-01-06 Thread Knpraise
In a message dated 1/6/2005 10:59:08 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Any time we replace old beliefs with new ones there is the potential of inner tension, a trickle-down effect which takes place as other, yet unchanged beliefs are challenged by the new. This I believe is

RE: [TruthTalk] Whats next?

2005-01-06 Thread ShieldsFamily
Kay, REALLY if its a case that bad of course it will go to court. Problem is, even with a case that will lose, its cheaper for the insurance co to bail out with a settlement; otherwise they go on for weeks or more. Izzy From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf

RE: [TruthTalk] newbie

2005-01-06 Thread ShieldsFamily
Hes a waskally wabbit, for sure. Izzy From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Debbie Sawczak Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2005 8:30 PM To: TruthTalk@mail.innglory.org Subject: RE: [TruthTalk] newbie Welcome, Debbie! How did you learn about this

RE: [TruthTalk] Whats next?

2005-01-06 Thread ShieldsFamily
As I said, most cases never reach a jury, and the plaintiffs lawyers know it. Izzy From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Slade Henson Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2005 7:32 PM To: TruthTalk@mail.innglory.org Subject: RE: [TruthTalk] Whats next?

Re: [TruthTalk] newbie

2005-01-06 Thread Dave Hansen
DAVEH: Though I am a bit late welcoming you, Debbie.I'm glad you've seen fit to join TT. I hope you enjoy your visit here as much as I have! Debbie Sawczak wrote: Hi all, I am a new kid on this block, and I think it behooves me just tolisten for a while, but rather than