If you think that is weird, one time he said "I am Jesus." In
context,
he "meant" that as the Head of Cobu, he was "like Jesus to us."
But it
was a bit weird for me, even then. One time he also said, "I'm
the most
humble one here." (Jim said, not real loud, but for the others
around
him: "Not in so saying!") When ST said this, at a brother's meeting,
Chuck Troxel stomped out, making a wonderful noise in his cowboy boots,
across the wooden loft floor. (Jim always kinda admired that
moment).
ST delighted to see what he could "get away with" semantically.
Even if
his "cleverness" was supposed to pass for wit, if you think about it,
it
is creepy. It is both self-promotion and meglamaniacal pride.
Anyone
else, as a (paid) PASTOR would be taken to the mental hospital or at
least studied by some committee to fire him. I do, however, wish that
some "fiery chariot" would come scoop him away from bothering any
brethren anymore... your sis
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