The primary point of religion is to control women.

Tell them the after school Satan club members that go there are wanting to join their club.

Since you have autobody training, Reliable Chevy is looking for another tech

Highly second the Venues—as someone who was raised in the AG church and attended JR for a time but deconstructed, I still have a ton of respect for Venues.

Not here to talk bad about anyone, but I was both shocked and disturbed that JRC invited Bill Johnson from Bethel Church (Redding, CA) to be a major part of a near week long program for the church. There’s been much written about this church leader, what he believes/teaches, what things go on in his church that are far from biblical. You may research him on your own if you so desire.

As far as JRC is concerned, does anyone else feel this is a “ clique-ish church? I’d be curious to hear from others because myself and others have found it very difficult to really meet and meaningfully connect others, not to mention make good, lasting friends there - despite serving and attending for years on end. Not that’s the primary reason for attending church, but it’s a part of it. The church (which is the people, not the building) is to be there for one another. Lastly, I’m not at at all trying to slam JRC, as I believe there to be many wonderful people that attend there.

I wouldn't trust anything not on all trails, but if your looking for something different there's several wilderness areas around here you can roam without trespassing.

Just make sure you take proper safety precautions.

I love Red Tree. It is a "come as you are" church, and I love it so much. Everyone is so kind and authentic.

I actually interviewed at Lowe’s and didn’t get it.

I have been hearing a lot about James River from coworkers who go there. They sound pretty excited about things, but when I hear about it I just start thinking about Jesus walking into the temple and flipping the tables of the merchants.

I hear this week they are having services every night and doing "healings"... One evening a visiting pastor has people speaking in "tongues"... The next night a different visitor says no don't do that.

I agree with the other response about prayer. If you earnestly pray to God for the truth about the Bible, he will reach out to you. Be receptive when it comes along, but don't just listen to what a person says. When someone tells you to believe a statement, they should show it to you in the Bible.

Nobody should ever say my pastor says this, it should always be the Bible says this... And then they should be able to show it.

Hawthorne Suites on the south side of town is great. It’s widely quiet, you get a free membership to the YMCA (takes exactly 23 seconds to walk from my apartment through the parking lot and into the building), and everyone here is really great. No package theft.

I live in the 2 bed 2 bath and it’s $960 with utilities. Electric not included like usual. They are renovating apartments though so it’s going up like $200, but I think it’s worth it.

Can vouch for SRC, multiple properties in town and being a tech is a big bonus. There's $15 to start at most locations and some mandatory overtime when things get really going. 401k 5% auto, employee owned 100% and ESOP w/ no out of pocket.

Religion became a tool, for the weak to control the strong. With all these new morals and ethics, survival of the fittest was gone. No longer could the biggest man simply take whatever he needed 'Cause damnation was the price if certain rules were not heeded. -Scroobious Pip

Honestly, you'll have to work on deconstructing their values that keep them tied to that church and getting them to the point of wanting to spend their money supporting the things it's spent on elsewhere. Construct a bridge to a church that does. Bring up the fact that a church that size has no warming center, or overnight shelter. How many families does the ministry have in a stop from being homeless support program, things like that. Same thing when you look at places like salvation army, and how they treat trans folks. If the scripture they teach doesn't include loving everyone, it's blasphemous. Ya know what I'm saying?

ah, thank you. yknow ig it takes some outside nudges to see the good in what feels like a really negative thing. im not old enough for a driver’s license, so yeah i cant go anywhere. nothing against my parents about all of this. just finding whats right

I have a friend that is female and a diesel mechanic or tech, I can check with her if you like.

If you're not old enough to go on your own, then I wouldn't try to fight them about it. I would try to find some good friends there and get as much out of it as you can. Make sure you're reading your Bible and spending time in prayer and seeking the Lord on your own. And then when you're old enough to try different churches do it! Sometimes you have to make the most out of the situation you're in. And of course, PRAY about this.

As far as church recommendations go. I don't really have any because me and my fiance are currently looking for a new church home, so I'm curious to see other recommendations.

Northside Christian Church. North on H.

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I love The Venues, it's on E Battlefield. They focus a lot on helping the community.

Can't say much on how to tell your parents to change churches... Mine were super stubborn about that stuff and wouldn't allow me to go to a different one on my own until I was no longer a minor. Best advice I can think of would be to say that you feel like you can grow closer to God and become a better person in a different church, that you feel stagnant where you currently are. I don't know how your parents are in regards to your independence...

Tlc has several different properties in town

What's your budget?

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Truck Hero?

Pretty sure Lowe’s lowest paid job is $14 or $15 an hour and any amount of retail or DIY experience would probably boost that, or at least your odds of getting it (plus it’s a hell of a lot better place to work than Walmart).

[edit: Diesel Tech could be relevant to Inside Lawn and Garden with lawn mowers, blowers, etc.. all having engines]

I’d asssume Home Depot is similar considering they’re close rivals.

Menards pays better than Lowe’s for some positions as well.

I’ve been wondering about that one.

I uae straight talk (Verizon side) and get 5g just about anywhere. Of course topography had a huge influence in whether I get signal at all in some areas.

The only issue you will have is if you go to an event like a football game, concert, or anything with a lot of people you WILL get deprioritized and will not have any signal. Other than that I'm completely happy with my service.