Cigars and God

WildBlueSooner · 06-27-2009, 02:16 PM

Hey everyone,

Just wanted to tell you all a little story. Since I have been stationed at Barksdale AFB, my wife and I have been looking for a Church to attend on a regular basis. We have had no luck, as the churches we have tried have not matched out personal beliefs and preferences.

Yesterday, I was at the O-Club, where I have been getting more and more people smoking cigars on Friday nights. While I was sitting there having a few beers, one of the base Chaplains came up to me. He sat down, beer in hand, and started talking to me about cigars...he knew quite a bit. I offered him up a Fuente Short Story and he lit up. I managed to get talking to him about my Church situation and asked him about his beliefs. He talked about his, which matched up very well with mine and Kates.

I will now try attending the base Chapel when I get back from Florida. Just another example of how cigars and the interactions with other cigar folks can impact lives. Have a good weekend everyone.

--James

Texan in Mexico · 06-27-2009, 02:17 PM

May be a sign...

06-27-2009, 02:23 PM

The Lord works in mysterious ways, my friend. Good luck with the new Church.

elderboy02 · 06-27-2009, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Waynegro1

The Lord works in mysterious ways, my friend. Good luck with the new Church.

I hope it all works out

sikk50 · 06-27-2009, 02:23 PM

Sounds like the light was shown to you

Whee · 06-27-2009, 02:25 PM

You'd be surprised. It's a good way to meet and talk to people they might otherwise not reach. Cigars and conversation are always a good match.

DPD6030 · 06-27-2009, 02:28 PM

Sounds like a match made in heaven

Biglizard1 · 06-27-2009, 02:39 PM

Sounds good!

kgoings · 06-27-2009, 02:48 PM

Sounds awesome!

I have grown tired of Corporate worship. We used to gather weekly with about 10 people and just praise at someone's house. Prayer and discussion is about what it amounted to. The Bible says Church is when two or more gather in his name.

06-27-2009, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by kgoings

Sounds awesome!

I have grown tired of Corporate worship. We used to gather weekly with about 10 people and just praise at someone's house. Prayer and discussion is about what it amounted to. The Bible says Church is when two or more gather in his name.

I would argue you only need one.

ProBe · 06-27-2009, 02:49 PM

Very cool story thanks for sharing.

shemp · 06-27-2009, 07:04 PM

My pastor and elders and deacons and many members of our congregation all get together over stogies and scotch monthly. Always great times offellowship both spiritually and leafy

Starscream · 06-27-2009, 07:11 PM

Good deal!

Smokin Gator · 06-27-2009, 07:34 PM

Just pray about it and go from there...

SmokeyJoe · 06-27-2009, 07:39 PM

Nice story, James!

(Hebrews 10 : 23-25)

heavyd · 06-27-2009, 07:43 PM

I like preachers who drink, so I think you will be just fine

csbrewfisher · 06-27-2009, 07:59 PM

That's a gret story James, thanks for sharing it. There's a lot of believers on this board, and we have the freedom to enjoy our cigars and drinks in good conscience and moderation to the glory of God.

BTW, I shoved my pastor down the slope.

06-27-2009, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by csbrewfisher

That's a gret story James, thanks for sharing it. There's a lot of believers on this board, and we have the freedom to enjoy our cigars and drinks in good conscience and moderation to the glory of God.

BTW, I shoved my pastor down the slope.

Well said

06-27-2009, 09:06 PM

Nice!
I'm always sorry to hear a story like Warren's. I have always attended
Baptist churches and have run into things like that on occasion.

i was barred from entering seminary once because my first wife divorced
me. Some folks jokingly refer to them as "cemetary"
We've since found a nice little church where folks are pretty slow to judge.
Yes it is good to see so many believers here.

BlackDog · 06-27-2009, 08:04 PM

I'm not allowed to join the church my family goes to because I drink. It's a Baptist church that is adamantly "non-drinking." I still attend fairly regularly, but I'm not allowed to become an "official" member. If it were up to me alone, we'd go to a different church. But my kids are pretty wrapped up in the youth program, and my wife is happy there, so I can't see disrupting everyone else in the family. I've tried addressing that the Bible says "be sober", it doesn't say, "don't drink", but I didn't make any headway with that arguement.

06-27-2009, 02:16 PM	#1
WildBlueSooner I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: James Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 3,322 Trading: (19)	Cigars and God Hey everyone, Just wanted to tell you all a little story. Since I have been stationed at Barksdale AFB, my wife and I have been looking for a Church to attend on a regular basis. We have had no luck, as the churches we have tried have not matched out personal beliefs and preferences. Yesterday, I was at the O-Club, where I have been getting more and more people smoking cigars on Friday nights. While I was sitting there having a few beers, one of the base Chaplains came up to me. He sat down, beer in hand, and started talking to me about cigars...he knew quite a bit. I offered him up a Fuente Short Story and he lit up. I managed to get talking to him about my Church situation and asked him about his beliefs. He talked about his, which matched up very well with mine and Kates. I will now try attending the base Chapel when I get back from Florida. Just another example of how cigars and the interactions with other cigar folks can impact lives. Have a good weekend everyone. --James __________________ "To dilute the will to win is to destroy the purpose of the game. There is no substitute for victory"-- Douglas MacArthur

06-27-2009, 02:17 PM	#2
Texan in Mexico Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Travis Location: Puerto Morelos, Mexico Posts: 958 Trading: (0)	Re: Cigars and God May be a sign...

06-27-2009, 02:23 PM	#3
Waynegro1 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cigars and God The Lord works in mysterious ways, my friend. Good luck with the new Church.

06-27-2009, 02:23 PM	#5
sikk50 Just Bored Really... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The Jefferson State Posts: 2,084 Trading: (13)	Re: Cigars and God Sounds like the light was shown to you __________________ "Not a Headache in a Hogshead"

06-27-2009, 02:25 PM	#6
Whee formerly illinoishoosier Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sean Location: Bishopville, SC Posts: 3,591 Trading: (17)	Re: Cigars and God You'd be surprised. It's a good way to meet and talk to people they might otherwise not reach. Cigars and conversation are always a good match. __________________ "Maybe I'm wrong, when they tell me they're right…..naaaaahhhhhh, I'm an asshooooooleeee"--Denis Leary

06-27-2009, 02:28 PM	#7
DPD6030 Shepard of the sheeple Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The Mitten Posts: 7,166 Trading: (151)	Re: Cigars and God Sounds like a match made in heaven

06-27-2009, 02:39 PM	#8
Biglizard1 LLG turned CAI Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: David Location: Earth Posts: 226 Trading: (8)	Re: Cigars and God Sounds good!

06-27-2009, 02:48 PM	#9
kgoings Cigarologist Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kirk Location: Highlands Ranch, Co Posts: 1,979 Trading: (42)	Re: Cigars and God Sounds awesome! I have grown tired of Corporate worship. We used to gather weekly with about 10 people and just praise at someone's house. Prayer and discussion is about what it amounted to. The Bible says Church is when two or more gather in his name. __________________ Your silly little opinion has been noted!

06-27-2009, 02:49 PM	#11
ProBe Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Jose Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 140 Trading: (0)	Re: Cigars and God Very cool story thanks for sharing. __________________ Love The Life You Live, Live The Life You Love. K Robbins

06-27-2009, 07:04 PM	#12
shemp Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: clark Location: Alpine ,CA Posts: 252 Trading: (0)	Re: Cigars and God My pastor and elders and deacons and many members of our congregation all get together over stogies and scotch monthly. Always great times offellowship both spiritually and leafy

06-27-2009, 07:11 PM	#13
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: Cigars and God Good deal! __________________ Insert quote here.

06-27-2009, 07:34 PM	#14
Smokin Gator Just plain insane! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Swamp Posts: 6,237 Trading: (106)	Re: Cigars and God Just pray about it and go from there... __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade

06-27-2009, 07:39 PM	#15
SmokeyJoe Chief Wannastogie Lounge Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 3,163 Trading: (28)	Re: Cigars and God Nice story, James! (Hebrews 10 : 23-25) __________________ "I intend to smoke a good cigar to the glory of God..." ~ Charles H. Spurgeon, British Baptist preacher

06-27-2009, 07:43 PM	#16
heavyd Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Dave Location: La Mesa CA Posts: 316 Trading: (22)	Re: Cigars and God I like preachers who drink, so I think you will be just fine __________________ "You can't get to wonderful without passing through alright." ~Bill Withers

06-27-2009, 07:59 PM	#17
csbrewfisher Welcome to my nightmare Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jerry Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 676 Trading: (10)	Re: Cigars and God That's a gret story James, thanks for sharing it. There's a lot of believers on this board, and we have the freedom to enjoy our cigars and drinks in good conscience and moderation to the glory of God. BTW, I shoved my pastor down the slope.

06-27-2009, 09:06 PM	#19
Dennis569 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cigars and God Nice! I'm always sorry to hear a story like Warren's. I have always attended Baptist churches and have run into things like that on occasion. i was barred from entering seminary once because my first wife divorced me. Some folks jokingly refer to them as "cemetary" We've since found a nice little church where folks are pretty slow to judge. Yes it is good to see so many believers here.

06-27-2009, 08:04 PM	#20
BlackDog Gonna make you groove... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Warren Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 2,468 Trading: (19)	Re: Cigars and God I'm not allowed to join the church my family goes to because I drink. It's a Baptist church that is adamantly "non-drinking." I still attend fairly regularly, but I'm not allowed to become an "official" member. If it were up to me alone, we'd go to a different church. But my kids are pretty wrapped up in the youth program, and my wife is happy there, so I can't see disrupting everyone else in the family. I've tried addressing that the Bible says "be sober", it doesn't say, "don't drink", but I didn't make any headway with that arguement. __________________ "We live in the good of this."