WELCOME!!!!!!
Love/Peace/Respect
this site has been a place that i have visited many times.. i would like to make some friends and meet local people.. to blondie ... words cannot explain how much i appreciate.
the reviews.
i can see so clearly how the studies keep members.
WELCOME!!!!!!
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seeing as it's friday i thought i would ask a drinking question, which of these 2 would you go for or if not these what else??.
an ice cold mgd (miller genuine draft) or a chilled bud?.
well i would choose an mgd.
A glass of nicely chilled, semi-sweet, fruity wine or a fruity mixed drink either iced or frozen.
my mother was out in pioneer service yesterday with another sister.
their car was broadsided by another car, running a red light, drunken driving, and both women were tragically hurt.
my mother sustained head injuries, and some other broken bones.
CG,
My goodness, how terrible!! I'm so very sorry this has happened to your mom and her friend. My prayers and thoughts are for their healing and timely recovery. I also pray you have whatever is necessary to assist your mom in her recuperation.
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last wednesday was an ordinary workday for me.
with one exception, my employer, vodafone, had organised a sales challenge party in bussum, that?s between hilversum and amsterdam.
as a consequence, our shop closed at 4 pm.
Vivamus,
I'm so sorry you and your passengers had to experience something this frightening. Thank God none of you were hurt or worse....
As for the possible loss of your car, you can always get another one. Fortunately, you have coverage with your car insurance. This usually goes a long way toward helping you address that situation.
I'm glad everyone is O.K.!
Love/Peace/Respect
what is your favorite drink?
what are you sipping on right now?
ive got a 'test tube baby #2' in my hands right now...awesomeness!
iced/hot herbal teas, hot chocolate. hot apple cider, hot cranberry juice
juices: pineapple, pineapple blends, white/red/regular grape, cranberry, cranberry blends
sodas: sprite, black cherry ,orange, grape, strawberry
milkshakes, mixed fruit shakes, ice cream floats
alcoholic: frozen daiquaris, vodka & o.j., light semi-sweet wines
ice cold H2O , pink lemonade
... you're driving down the highway and the heater falls out of your joint/cig?.
... you're having a haircut, your eyes are closed, and your hairdresser says "oops"?.
... you finally get home from work, then realize you stepped in dog sh*t on the way in?.
....the toilet seat is left up?
....the cap is not replaced on the tube of toothpaste?
....there's no more toilet paper on the roll you're currently using, so you either have to yell for someone to get another one for you, or you have to get up to get it yourself from another location outside of the bathroom?
....the ice trays aren't refilled and placed back in the freezer?
....nearly empty containers of milk, juice, or soda are left in the refrigerator?
top seven idiots of 2004. .
i am a medical student currently doing a rotation in toxicology at.
the poison control center.
very amusing!
i've wasted most of a day putting this quiz together.
it's only 10 questions, please give it a go and see what you get!.
if you think it could make a decent anti-witnessing tool, i might dress it up with links to the quotes site and the watchtower site to prove the accuracy of the points made.. if you see any inaccuracies or misleading comments, please let me know.. url = http://www.thebentinel.com/jw-quiz.php (embedded below).
I'm 27% JW. Imagine that ,considering I've never been one nor have I ever wanted to be one.
has it ever happened to you, something so dispicable you would rather go to your grave, not having forgiven someone a wrong they had done you, hopeful that god would sort it out in the end?
mind you, i know things like child molestation, rape and murder are things for which it is difficult, if not impossible, to be forgiving of.
that being said, where does one draw the line on forgiveness?
We are no longer under the law of the old testament, but follow the way of Jesus in the new testament. Jesus came from the bosom of God the Father. He is the direct expression of God's love for us. He came to teach and be a model of how we are to exist in this world .(We are in this world, but not of this world) . We are to love one another as Jesus loves us. Jesus also came because of the mercy of God to die on the cross as payment for all of our sins from the beginning (Adam and Eve) until the end.
In Luke 6:27 it says "But I say to you who hear; Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, and pray for those who spitefully use you".Luke 6:31 "And just as you want men to do to you, you also do to them likewise. Luke 6:35 But love your enemies, do good,and lend, hoping for nothing in return;and your reward will be great,and you will be sons of the Most High, For He is kind to the unthankful and evil, 36 Therefore be merciful,just asyour Father also is merciful
Luke 6:37 Judge not, and you shall not be judged. Condem not, and you will not be condemed. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.
Jesus taught us how to pray when he instructed the disciples with The Lord's Prayer. In that prayer we say (Luke11:4) Forgive us our sins (trespasses) as we (are to) forgive those who sin (trespass) against us. This request asks God to forgives us for the wrongful things we do against Him and others, in the exact same measure proportionally and with the same manner, spirit, & attitude that we extend forgiveness to those who wrongfully do things against us.
When Jesus hung on the cross he prayed and asked God to forgive those who were responsible for and had a role in his crucifixition. (Luke 23:34) Father forgive them for they know not what they do.
How much are we to forgive ? How often are we to forgive? For each individually different sin, trespass, or offense we are to forgive 70 x7 times.
Through love and mercy you release the offender by crucifying or putting to death your feelings of anger, bitterness, and resentment. These are seeds of hatred that you do not want to allow the room to take root and grow within you. They are consuming and self-destructive physically, mentally, and spiritually. So, much more importantly, you save yourself from that bondage and reap the benefit of peace and health.
This is by no means an easy undertaking. You will not feel like doing it .However,it is a choice and in your best interest to do it anyway. This is something that you do not have to go to them to do . You do this within your own heart and mind . You do this between you and God . You go to God in prayer casting your cares and burdens upon Him. Then you pray for and bless that/ those person(s) daily. You may even ask for His help strength and guidance in this .
Does this mean you forget? No, although God does forget your sin as far as the east is to the west. Does this mean that we condone what was done? No, God does not condone or approve of our sins yet He forgives. I do see this as an opportunity for us to be more like Jesus. A way of demonstrating His spirit or nature here on Earth.
More than likely it will take the practice of this act of forgiving, consistently& over time, for it to become the norm and for you to begin to see the benefit in letting go.
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how sorry i was to hear from dansk-he is going through a very difficult time.. i would like all prayers, thoughts, please keep this in mind ____ for me!!!!.
the sad news he has cancer.it is lymphoma!!!
they are waiting on the results of the biopsy before determining treatment..... he didnt want me to say anything at first- as he feels you all have your own problems & he didnt want to upset anyone-because he says "they are dear friends".
Hi Ian,
I've just finished reading this entire thread. It has been most inspiring. I commend you for your strength, fortitude, and tenacity in the battle you have been waging against this illness. You have been steadfast in seeking out and implementing a variety of different weapons to combat your disease You willingly share what you have been going through not just to help yourself by venting, but to help others.I admire your " I am not giving up/in" spirit.
You are truly blessed to have such a constant outpouring of love and support. You are very special to many people who look forward to you being around for quite some time. Blessings to you and your family. May you continue to make progress in your journey on the path to healing. You are in my prayers.
Love/Peace/Respect