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Morning Devotional...


The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge.
Psalm 46:11


Hosts of heavenly angels and earthly armies;

Hosts of island universes and slowly wheeling galaxies;

Hosts of stars  all numbered and named;

Hosts of creatures  celestial and terrestrial, some never seen by man;

Hosts of laws and powers--He is Lord of all.

Such sovereign majesty and power bends the spirit in awed wonder.

But "God of Jacob"--here is the God of the individual.

The God who cares about persons can meet the need of one soul despite its littleness and unworthiness.
--J. Boyd Nicholson

I actually posted this last night, between shutting hte door and locking it, but I figured I would put it here again, in case Rachelle didn't see it.

QuoteQuote from: Rachelle on February 16, 2004, 08:41:50 PM
Hi Everyone!

I know I know I haven't posted in a long time, I have been going through some things, and also didn't really feel like I fitted in much here~ but I decided I needed the Christian support and would give it another try-Schooling 3 girls is a big part of my day-and being a Mom and taking care of the house-I also have 3 online ministries and that takes alot of my time..Recently the enemy has really been causing problems with my brand new PC~today they were suppose to replace the mother board, the dvd and cd rom-well the guy came and they sent him the wrong Mother Board and not a DVD Drive~This morning I had trouble getting online-and  then when i finally did I smelt a burning smell..anyway they now are replacing the modem and also the power source too..I hope to get this fixed soon..this pc is only 4 mo. old..I am thankful that I did however get extra warranty on it.
Hugs
Rachelle

I kept trying to just quote parts of your post, and ended up deleting what I needed, so I had to start over.

Anyway, WELCOME BACK!!  I was wondering where you had been.  And don't worry, you are part of this group.  A very vital, critical part.  I enjoy reading your posts and seeing how your family is going.

Online ministries?  Do you "run" them, or are you just part of them? I thought I had read that one of them was a weight loss thingy. I assume WW didn't work well for you?  (I didn't work well for WW, hahahaha.  Ended up quitting, not hahahaha).  Is it open to anyone?  You can send me a PM if you don't want to answer in the forums.

Sorry about the PC problems.  Some days, I wonder if life wouldn't be better without them (but then, no cp. :-( )

Talk at ya later
karmat

It's almost time for the Prime Time show with the Mel Gibson interview.  I thought I'd come here, get Angel registered(at her request), and get back to watch the show.

Welcome back, Rachael.   You have a Christian weight loss group online?  I would be interested in that too.  I feel so guilty for the weight I've gained, because I DO know our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit.  I keep trying this diet, that diet, no diet, pray more, no tv at night.......all of those, and somehow something is missing.    I know that I should have all power in Christ, but here I am...I keep thinking there will be a place of overcoming where the temptation to overeat has no more power over me.  Enough confession for tonight.

 ZACH, Angel is registered and I think has posted some.  She wanted to get registered, so I did it for her.  I will show her how to do the 'check if you wish to be notified of a new post'
thing.   How are you doing, little brother?  Feeling better, I pray.

  Nards..HEH!!  I like your new picture.  

  And Soni..........I don't have a picture of me there.......but I'm glad you like what you don't see. LOL   I think you meant it for someone else?  Was it Ruthie who has the new picture?  I can't remember now.  I need to get one too.  I took one yesterday, but with my glasses, all I could see was white reflection where my eyes shoulda been.  I'll try again.  Actually it was interesting, but alian looking. haha

Almost time for the interview.  Gotta run.  Night everyone  

Hey Nita, I had a friend tell me the other night, she was on the Saucer Diet.  She would eat whatever she could fit into a saucer.  Someone asked if she could get refills on that saucer!!  It was just a joke, but I thought to myself, "Hmmm, there might be something to that."  Kinda like the famous "SeeFood diet" you hear so much about.

    Pat, Thank you for welcoming me.

   Love,
 Angel

Hey Dad,  I don't think Doug will ever out class you.  You have always been the best, and will always be the best.  Everytime I do something right on the road, I say "I learned that from the best".....

Anyway,  just to reiterate what I posted in the prayer section....please keep my family in prayer.  I have an urgent and unspoken......

Love to all
Heather

Didn't someone say that the best way to lose weight was to push away from the table at mealtime???  

I decided to tape Mel Gibson and watch it in the morning, so came back to catch-up on things here.  Thanks for the link Karmat.  Yes I do like some of Bob Dylans's work and he wrote some great folk music.  Also have always liked that silly song 'Man Gave Names To All The Animals.'  It is sad what happened to his Christian stand....but it hasn't ended...he is still alive.  Who knows???

Have read that Mel Gibson is a Catholic who believes that only Catholics are really Christian and has a chapel on his property.  Who knows what is really true?  Certainly the movie has gotten publicity that must be worth a small fortune.  Have learned that God can use most anything for his own  purpose...was moved to go to church after seeing 'Jesus Christ Superstar.'  I was so touched by the music at that point in time and searching for some sort of truth....had been totally turned off by fanatical preaching by people who didn't practise what they were saying.  Will be interesting to follow the results of this movie....

God Bless.  Liz

7.30 a.m. England.

I know its very early and I have to deal with my pets but I popped in and read dear Liz's post.

For Liz.

Oh Liz...well done!!! blessings in the Name of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Oh gosh I do thank God someone  else in the Body agrees re "Jesus Christ Superstar".,  The first time I saw it I went with a group of Christians from my then church to the local townhall for a preview. I was enthralled by some of the music and words...deeply moved by the singing..The "leader" of our Group...well she was the "unspoken"leader, got up in disgust and walked out and most of the others followed her....Except Jenny and a couple of other stalwarts.  It was brave for me as I had admired the lady who walked out greatly.  I was learning to be myself.

We all have a different walk with the Lord and He knows how to reach each one of us. This musical spoke volumes to me.  

Talking of Jesus Christ Superstar.  I saw a bit of the stageshow  on television couple of years ago and the man playing Jesus was Steve Balsamo...He wept real tears.  This man was feeling deeply.I wept!!! I was seeing Jesus. The scene of Him on the Cross was overwhelming.  He was Jesus for me. Amazing amazing.....Where is Steve B.  Now? Anyone know?

Anyway Liz.  this post is for you.  Lord Jesus please bless Liz and her loved ones in a special way because she has blessed me today. Also Dear Lord Jesus, send Holy Spirit upon dear Mel Gibson that he may see the Truth in You.  Amen.

Thought:- If only 1 Denomination goes to heaven, won't Heaven be soooo empty!!!...So lonely!!!!

There are still a lot of "dividing walls" to break down folks.  

                                                       Jenny

GOOD MORNING 10.25 AM in Holland

PAT thank you for your good devotional this morning.  But i say THE GOG OF JACOB IS ALSO OUR GOD>

NARDS thank you for your kindly words
to me also a nice new photo of you i wish i can hear you sing.
JUDYB thank you also Judy for your kindly words about my English your booth words are coming on a time that i needed it. I am always afraid that i make to much mistakes and that i things do not good. BUT I AM YOU BOOTH VERY THANKFULL.


KARMA i love the musik from Bob Dylan.


THURSDAY i must have a little operation own nail from the big toe on my foot is not good. That is a lime nail .The nail must total away.
But the doctor has warned me after the operation then i shall have a lot pain. And then i have no nail more on my toe that can also give problems a long time. But the first week maybe the second week i can not walk in shoes. But now i have also problems with
shoes because this nail give me also problems.


2 Corinthians 4 : 16
Inwardly we are being renewed
day by day.

THE FIRST LIGHT OF MORNING

Lord, smile down on this new day...
meet me at the first light of the morning.
        Open my eyes and my heart
     with an early touch of Your grace
     and a fresh new gift of Your love.

Lots of Love Ria    

 

    ANGEL_EYEZ  TO  CP

     RIA

England 9.50. a.m.

Good Morning all.


Pat thank-you. God certainly does care about even the smallest things and the tiniest of His creatures. How often has He alighted my eyes upon a wee spider or a moth caught in  a web for me to rescue it...also a tiny bird in  the gutter when my children and I returned home from seeing "David" the musical at church. The Lord guided me with "His eye" to  a sweet baby  hedgehog, rolled up in the road,I rescued her, she had hyperthermia and little Lucy Locket is now living on a farm in Stratford upon Avon. An anti-gun lobby farmer cares for these creatures until he can let them back into the fields.
Note., Baby Hedgehogs do not hibernate as do their elders and are entirely at the mercy of God.
I am a member of the British Hedgehog Preservation  Society.

"He knows my downsitting and my uprising and is acquainted with all my ways.  Such knowledge is too wonderful".  Psalm 139.

Raining here and very cold and dull skies. Must sing some praise songs and lift the spirits today.

Ria, my mother had an ingrowing toe nail on her big toe and had it (the nail) removed.  I know it can be very painful. I am praying for you dear sister.  

See you all later.

Blessings.
Jenny.

                    Bernice

Bernice had her liver  operation yesterday.Some of you have her in  your prayers.
Updates in "Prayers".

Jenny.

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                www.backpain.org

Gotta leave in five minutes.

Mel Gibson gave great answers.  He is guided by God.

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"It's not easy being perfect, but somebody has to do it!"

morning everyone,
Hope ya'll had a restful nights sleep, i'm just stopping by before i leave for school. it was nice to have a 3 day weekend but each day of school brings us closer to may i am ready for this year to be over with! i don't know if that is good or bad though! well i must be off now ttyl
Sarah

Good Morning everyone. I posted am lengthy message last night but just thought I would say just a few words this morning. The weather is much milder up here in the frozen north this morning . It was only minus 8 celcius when I got up. A vertual heat wave. Well I must get ready to leave again on a trip and this time will be going to Tennessee and delivering about 140 miles from Ruth Anne's hometown. I always enjoy this trip as the senery is so beautiful down through there and the people are very friendly. If all goes well I should be back by the weekend so will be back online then.

God Bless Bonesy

Good morning everyone!!

Things are well at the Shuford house.  Travis and I are feeling better, we just sound like frogs and have that icky residual cough that takes weeks to get over.  

Ria --  Ouchy.  Anytime I read about toes, or anything like that, mine start hurting.  Best wishes to you.

Liz -- Mel Gibson funded the movie completely by himself (that is my understanding of it),   which makes it even more monumental, I think.  I played the music for Superstar in high school.  Some of the parents objected, saying it was sacreligious, but the director had a meeting and went over the movie with them.  We were only playing one song from it.  Kinda a catchy tune.

Hi Sarah!  (And mullet, and angel, and any of hte others who come in).  Hope school goes well.  Is bball season over yet, or do you still have some post-season games?

Bonesy -- If ever you are in Western North Carolina, let us know and Bernard and I will meet you for supper or something (obviously depending on what time it is and whether or not your schedule would give you time!)

Jenny -- I'll continue praying for Bernice.  Stay warm and dry!!

I know I've missed someone, somewhere, maybe on the next round.  

Thanks for the devotional Pat.  It is 6:30 A.M. and my cold has kept me from sleeping.  So what better place to come than here....

Dear Jenny, you are so filled with the Spirit...it comes right out and touches people.  Thanks for your kind words.  Andrew LLoyd Webber never wrote Jesus Christ Superstar from the position of a deeply religious believer.  He openly admits this and was asking questions.  In this case, 'Did Judas Iscariot have God on His Side?'  Yet so much of his music has such beauty and depth....Sometimes people are used of God without them realizing what is happening.  

I have never been a 'closet' anything.  This is not popular with many Christians.  My hope is that the Mel Gibson movie will be used by God to stir the spirit of many non-believers.  Despite what may or may not have been intended by Gibson.  Certainly, he is not another Mother Theresa and we would do well to remember that he is another movie actor making a movie....whatever his true reason.  That is up to God to determine.  This person does not need Mel Gibson, Time Magazine, ABC or the world, to validate my Christian Faith.  Now, I am going to go and put on my wireless headphones and watch the interview from last night.  Amanda will soon be getting ready for school but do not want to wake the household...

God Bless.  Liz

Good Morning. Liz you are not the only OPEN fan of Bob Dylan. Me too! I don't think I m a closet anything either, I like all types of music, some Heavy Metal. I heard some great Classical/metal mix by the Trans Siberian Orchestra that I wounld't mind having. However on the same CD there is stuff that I don't like, too much metal.

Pat thank you for the devotional. always something to think about for the day.

Be back later going to read the other folders.

p.s. I just got a call from my client and she tells me that her place is flooded, she can;t get out and I can't get in. I will check with her later today and see if it is still flooded.

Hi Marilyn..

Oh and me...I love Bob Dylan...and my son Chris is a great fan and has just about everything he ever recorded...always playing him...Great!!!

Jenny  

Hi everyone.  Very interesting discussion yesterday and again today.  It is still cloudy and chilly down this way but we are promised some 60 degree weather by the end of the week and I am ready.  Still haven't seen a snowflake, although the radio this morning said there were a few falling in the northern subburbs.

Ria, I had part of my big toenails removed a couple of years ago, not the complete toenails, and it wasn't too bad.  Had to wear a special shoes for awhile and then scandels for awhile longer.  Hope your procedure goes well and that the pain isn't too bad.  I also think you are doing a wonderful job with your writing in English.  

I watched part of the Mel Gibson interview last night but fell asleep about half-way into it and woke up with the news being broadcast.  Of course, I had crawled into bed before the interview started.  

Nards, I really like your new photo.  You appear much younger in it than in the one you were using.  You created some interesting discussion yesterday.  I agree with Jeanne Lee that I have my trust in the saving power of Jesus Christ and I am not going to worry about the minor things involving interpretations that separate denomination.  Neither am I willing to compromise my beliefs for the sake of unity of the churches.  

Bonsey, good to see your postings and I hope you have a safe and good trip to Tennessee.  I can't imagine having to be on the road so much.  I used to do some traveling in my work life but never for long periods of time or continually.  I am thankful for all the truck drivers who keep our economy going and the food and other things delivered where they need to be when they need to be there.

Papa John, good to see your posting yesterday.  I think the walking is very good for us.  I do like to get it done early if possible so that I have the rest of the day available for other things.  

I also like the music of Jesus Christ, Superstar, although I have never seen the play or movie.  I do have the old record albums and have it on my computer so hear some of the songs occasionally.  

Welcome ANGEL_EYEZ.

Rachelle, good to see you posting again.  It sounds like you are one very busy lady.

Well there are lots of folks I haven't mentioned today but this is getting too long.  Have read all your postings and good to see each of you here.  Hope Janet has a good trip with Beth today and those that are suffering colds or flu or other aches and pains have a good day.  

Well Karmat I read John your post and he has said he comes close to your area, so will give you a call...... I will let you know.  He will be going on trips to Commerce GA and will take I 40 to I25(?) to Spartan burg, then toward Atlanta..  He is unsure of the interstate numbers, and that is unusual for him! ! !

John is running alone this week, his trainee is staying home.  

Jake has now a swollen hind leg.  This cancer is moving fast.  Check out the prayer requests for more details.  Pat when I find the disks would you post some pics of Jake for me?

I'm off, I have to get ready to drive him to work.

Love to all
JudyB

I am back from watching the interview.  Yes, the movie is supposed to be financed by Mel Gibson.  Like Larry, I will never compromise my belief for the sake of unity.  Tho' do not feel a need to force them on anyone with another approach to religion.

Mel Gibson certainly has a knowledge of the Bible and what Jesus died for....but it is my opinion that he has made a movie that depicts his personal passion about Christ.  Our world is filled with violence...and violence does sell big at the box office.  The ego of Mel Gibson shines thro' loud and clear to this person and it does not seem to have been tempered by the gentleness of our Lord.  I will not go to see the movie as that sort of thing doesn't bring me closer to God.  Things that divide people are  not likely to have been inspired by the Holy Spirit.  So ends my discussion on the subject.

God Bless.  Liz

Amen!


"Let the wheat and the chaff grow together"......

Wisdom is proved right by all of her children.

Have you all checked out our

Photo Challenge called "SHADOWS"??

Some interesting photos there.  Send yours!

Hello and good day, folks?  Already page 2!  

I am in here a bit late because I got up a bit late.  

I need to get on with my day, so I will be back later.

Have a good day!
Soni

Quote from: JudyB on February 17, 2004, 11:20:28 AM
He will be going on trips to Commerce GA and will take I 40 to I25(?) to Spartan burg, then toward Atlanta..  He is unsure of the interstate numbers, and that is unusual for him! ! !

Probably I-40 to I-26 and then I-85.  

Although I'm sure he's perfectly capable of figuring that out for himself

Tell him when he passes Exit 37 (in North Carolina) on I-40 that he is where I get ON that Interstate every day going to work, and then when he turns down I-26 and passes Exit 53 (old exit 22) that he is where I get OFF the Interstate every day as I go to work.  So who knows.  We may well cross paths on his trip and never even know it