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Janet read what Jesus says about the rich man and the poor man.  Not sure of the address.

Al Moak you helped me out with the reference the last time, can you help me again?

If my memory is right then Lazarus didn't know that the rich man was not there , in heaven.  Al am I correct?

It was interesting reading today.

Blessings all

Just another quick check-in from Longmont, CO.  We have toured the Rocky Mountain National Park today and will be flying home tomorrow.  I haven't had time to read any of the postings as don't have much time left on my dial-up connection.  I will check-in from home tomorrow evening.

What wonderful news about James, Chris and Margit!

To know he's entering the ministry - such a labor of love for our Master - must really warm your hearts.

Thanks, Alma. I did have a pretty good (albeit very busy) day at work.

And, I've had a private really bad heartache for several months - a loved one has hurt me so much. Well, I have a bit of a praise report. I'm not an assertive person, and certainly don't intend ever to "roll over" someone with my own desires. It has been my constant prayer that I will find JOY by following the acrostic for this word:

J = Jesus first
O = Others next
Y = Yourself last

Well, this person tried to bully me into being someone other than myself on Sunday morning. My heart broke - I would give my very life for this person. But, I finally felt that enough was enough.

My response was, "No matter what others say or do, I intend to live a life true to my convictions, to my beliefs, and to the example I've always tried to set for others."

There was a long silence, followed by a quiet, "Oh, I see. After all, I wouldn't want to force you to change."

And, when we hung up the phone, that person said very softly, "By the way, I love you."

Today, I received a call asking me to meet with that individual for dinner. We had a lovely dinner - no stress at all.

What a reason for PRAISE!!!!!!

Ruth Ann

Ruth Ann  WOW That is sure a praise report!!

Way to go sister, I have never believed we are to be doormats, after all we are children of the King of Kings!!!!

Have bought a new Epson C84 printer.  This brand is new to me, anyone have any comments on it?

I hear the birds complaining, I wonder if my cat is bothering them?  Better check

Bye for now

Blessings all

Ruth Ann, I'm so proud of you!  And see what going ahead and taking a stand can do?  It made the other person see how hard he/she had been pushing you!  Maybe that wasn't even recognized before you spoke up, but now you can have a whole different kind of relationship with that person.  Praise God!  And God bless you, little lady with the tender heart.   (((hugs)))

I came back to ask others to post your thoughts about my question, as the person who asked it will be checking in to read all the answers, and I really want us to be of help to this seeker of truth.  Thanks!

My thoughts on your question Janet are as follows:

As human beings here on this earth our thoughts are not the same as they will be when we get to heaven. Here on earth we are in constant  worry that our lost loved ones will not be in heaven with us. I know I pray for my lost loved ones daily. It is my hearts desire to see all my children and g-children saved and serving the Lord before I leave this earth.

Since the Lord has known us since before we were born, I believe that he knows who will choose Jesus as Lord of their lives and he knows those who won't. We have all been given the free choice of whether or not we accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior.

The Bible says that there will be no sorrow, no tears and no pain and I believe that. The Bible is truth and we must accept it whether  we like what it says or not. If our loved ones chose to go to hell and to burn in the eternal flames then that is their choice. We will be too busy worshipping our Savior  to suffer the loss of our loved ones.

If this is too blunt for some I can't help that, the truth is the truth.

Quote from: Janet on July 06, 2004, 03:59:03 PM
Busy day here!

I have a question for all of you:  The Word says in heaven there will be no sorrow, nor pain, nor crying.  But we all have people we love who did not, before they died,  or have not yet accepted Jesus as their Saviour.  So how can there not be sorrow in heaven over that?  Won't we be missing those loved ones?

Janet, someone may have already answered your question, as I am responding without reading the rest of the pages.  My brother, in one of his sermons a few weeks ago, talked about this very thing.  I don't know the scripture reference immediately, will try to find it if no one else has it, but it talks about a "mother's memory."  Basically, if my memory serves me correct, the scripture says something to the tune that if someone goes to Hell, their memory is erased, and it is as if they never existed to those family members in Heaven.  I will try to find the exact scripture though.

We have a storm warning that's been issued so I'm locking the door a little early...

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Still looking, but so far this --

Ecclesiastes 9
4   For to him that is joined to all the living there is hope: for a living dog is better than a dead lion.
5   For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not any thing, neither have they any more a reward; for the memory of them is forgotten.
6   Also their love, and their hatred, and their envy, is now perished; neither have they any more a portion for ever in any thing that is done under the sun.

(Bearing in mind that "living" = Christian, "dead" = non-Christian)

I cannot find the exact verse I was thinking of.  I will try and get a hold of my brother tomorrow and see if he remembers it.

Have a good night all!