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[terri910]

Don't be so urban terri. When CID shows up he can explain to you why that is a perfectly good Alabamese spelling of the word.
When he gets here, we'll conversate about it. :mrgreen:

[vir doctus]

That makes sense, but what is a "war band"?

Warriors that depend more on brawn than brain - Vikings!

[terri910]

That makes sense, but what is a "war band"?
A group? The phrase "we band of brothers" comes to mind....

I don't know. Maybe that's why we didn't get percentages -- we didn't know!

[Dancer]

You Scored as Jesus

You are Jesus, always helping and never taking. As a Jesus figure people won't be too surprised if you are prone to helping people, healing the lepers, or being crucified. Good luck.

Jesus
92%
Abraham Lincoln
92%
Captain Cook
58%
Caesar
50%
Stalin
17%
King Henry the eighth
0%
Hitler
0%

[noelle12]

Don't be so urban terri. When CID shows up he can explain to you why that is a perfectly good Alabamese spelling of the word.

Didn't Mark Twain say something along the lines of "I don't give a <blank> for a man that can only spell a word one way."

[RayMan]

That makes sense, but what is a "war band"?

Like a war party. Only without the party hats.

A band of Indians on the warpath.

[RayMan]

Didn't Mark Twain say something along the lines of "I don't give a <blank> for a man that can only spell a word one way."

If he didnt, he should have.

[noelle12]

Warriors that depend more on brawn than brain - Vikings!

Like the Berserkers? Not famous for their brains, as I recall.

[RayMan]

:whistle:

[vir doctus]

You Scored as Jesus


All these Jesii brought to mind a little Johnny Cash: <Personal Jesus (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQcNiD0Z3MU)>

[vir doctus]

Like the Berserkers? Not famous for their brains, as I recall.

Bog myrtle! :dance:

[RayMan]

That's your answer to everything these days. Slacker.

[noelle12]

Bog myrtle! :dance:

According to the site I found on Google (http://www.bogmyrtle.com/), bog myrtle is found in Scotland, Northern Ireland, and North Wales, and parts of the Irish Republic. Did the Vikings get in from there when they were pillaging Europe?

[vir doctus]

That's your answer to everything these days. Slacker.

http://bestsmileys.com/sad/4.gif

[RayMan]

http://bestsmileys.com/sad/4.gif

That's right.

[vir doctus]

According to the site I found on Google (http://www.bogmyrtle.com/), bog myrtle is found in Scotland, Northern Ireland, and North Wales, and parts of the Irish Republic. Did the Vikings get in from there when they were pillaging Europe?

Let's visit Porsgrunn, Norway. 'Porsgrunn means "the area where Bog Myrtle grow"'.

http://www.globosapiens.net/travel-information/Porsgrunn-2166.html

[noelle12]

Let's visit Porsgrunn, Norway. 'Porsgrunn means "the area where Bog Myrtle grow"'.

http://www.globosapiens.net/travel-information/Porsgrunn-2166.html

It's hard to argue with that!

[noelle12]

Can I say how much I love how easily my little girl goes to bed.

Brush teeth
Read a story
Sing three songs
Say our prayers
Go to sleep
No crying.

Love it!

I only hope that #2 is that good. Probably won't be. I'm just getting my hopes up.

[RayMan]

Can I say how much I love how easily my little girl goes to bed.

Brush teeth
Read a story
Sing three songs
Say our prayers
Go to sleep
No crying.

Love it!

I only hope that #2 is that good. Probably won't be. I'm just getting my hopes up.

Let #1 raise #2. You could join a bowling league and get out of the house once a week.

[vir doctus]

i only hope that #2 is that good.

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[noelle12]

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That's what I'm afraid of.

[terri910]

:((
That's what I'm afraid of.
Our sons are 16 months apart.

In high school, when one was a senior and the other a junior, they were voted "Siblings LEAST LIKE EACH OTHER."

And it was -- and is -- true. They couldn't be more opposite -- in temperament, interests, appearance, whatever -- if they tried.

[noelle12]

Our sons are 16 months apart.

In high school, when one was a senior and the other a junior, they were voted "Siblings LEAST LIKE EACH OTHER."

And it was -- and is -- true. They couldn't be more opposite -- in temperament, interests, appearance, whatever -- if they tried.

not helping. Actually, it's funny. #1 is a lot like me (so far as I can tell at this age - 16 months). I wonder what #2's personality will be like.

[terri910]

not helping. Actually, it's funny. #1 is a lot like me (so far as I can tell at this age - 16 months). I wonder what #2's personality will be like.
Endearing...no matter what! :hug:

[RayMan]

:((
That's what I'm afraid of.

Reality forces me to concur with vir on this one. Oldest son is 24, younger one, who is middle child, is 20. Both great guys but the older one was much lower maintenance than the younger all the way from birth til now.

[terri910]

Reality forces me to concur with vir on this one. Oldest son is 24, younger one, who is middle child, is 20. Both great guys but the older one was much lower maintenance than the younger all the way from birth til now.
Except for the first three months of each son's life, that was the case with our two boys, too. (#1 son was collicky, #2 son was not....other than that, #1 much lower maintenance)

[noelle12]

Reality forces me to concur with vir on this one. Oldest son is 24, younger one, who is middle child, is 20. Both great guys but the older one was much lower maintenance than the younger all the way from birth til now.

In the meantime, I will fully enjoy the next several months of a (relatively) easy kiddo. I'm doomed to sleeplessness for the first several weeks anyway after this next one is born.

[meggers49]

What am I drinking?

liquid :mrgreen:

[CID_0687]

Don't be so urban terri. When CID shows up he can explain to you why that is a perfectly good Alabamese spelling of the word.
What am I splainin' Home Slice?

[CID_0687]

liquid :mrgreen:
thmarty pants. :razz:

[RayMan]

What am I splainin' Home Slice?

How it is a perfectly acceptable use of alternative to write a sentence like the following.

"I brake up with my girlfriend last night."

[meggers49]

Sorry I'm late. My stupid body was having issues and insisted on involving me with its problems.

Noelle was the only voting against Stealth Mode. Nobody else could give a rip so I am turning myself back to a regular visible kind of guy.



For now.

on the other hand, how would those of us without super (or is that stupor) powers know the difference?? :think:

quite the conumdrum ......

[CID_0687]

How it is a perfectly acceptable use of alternative to write a sentence like the following.

"I brake up with my girlfriend last night."
Perfectly legit.

You can also say:

Her and I broked it off.

I knowed it was gonna happen.

[meggers49]

Cadbury Eggs are the greatest thing ever.

when my kids were little, my son called them cradbury eggs, which my daughter then mangled into cranberry eggs....so we refer to them under whichever title, but never cadbury...


personally, i like the caramel and the chocolate ones, the cream are just tooooo sweet.

[RayMan]

on the other hand, how would those of us without super (or is that stupor) powers know the difference?? :think:

quite the conumdrum ......

Yes, well, we all march to the beat of a different conundrum.

[RayMan]

Perfectly legit.

You can also say:

Her and I broked it off.

I knowed it was gonna happen.

That's what I'm talking about. Terri is from L.A. but she is willing to larn.

[terri910]

Perfectly legit.

You can also say:

Her and I broked it off.

I knowed it was gonna happen.

I knew there'd be some conversating.....

[CID_0687]

That's what I'm talking about. Terri is from L.A. but she is willing to larn.
And I'm willing to larn her.

[CID_0687]

I knew there'd be some conversating.....
It's a lost art.

[meggers49]

My keys ended up in the toaster one day... and the children miraculously didn't end up electrocuted in the process.

I hope everything turns up.

i found mine in the silverware drawer one day.

[meggers49]

Not enough so to convince you to go to work though, right?


Better not. I'm stuck at home all day. Had numerous bad experiences last night.

Would fill you in but you can't handle the eeewwwwth.

bet me. a) i'm a nurse. b) i'm an emergency nurse. c) i'm a mom. you can't scare me.

[meggers49]

So I'm trying to come up with some names for our baby. I have two great ideas (my very humble opinion) for if it is a boy, Jacob Michael or Isaac Jeffrey. I'm having trouble with coming up with a girl's name. I am thinking either Abigail or Gabriela. I'm still working on a middle name, but I kind of want to use my cousin's middle name which is Cleo. Cleo was born with severe Down Syndrome, and just passed away at the age of 54 this past December. I never knew her personally, but I remember having a dream about her when I was a little girl, and I have always felt a kind of connection with her.

i am putting money that you are having a boy. with each of my kids, I couldn't think of a name that suited me for the opposite sex but had millions for the sex that i ended up having.

[meggers49]

Actually, I like both the names Jake and Zach (I can see Isaac turning into something like that).

I'm sorry, but I have to ask - Fagel? Renesmee? Please tell me you made those names up.

the nickname for Isaac is Ike.

[meggers49]

Ooh! That reminds me.

Zbigniew.

There's a name for a boy!

especially if you want him to be a general or an advisor or something.

[RayMan]

bet me. a) i'm a nurse. b) i'm an emergency nurse. c) i'm a mom. you can't scare me.

It's not a matter of scarey so much as of super gross. I don't even want to admit to myself that my body will betray in such disgusting ways.

[meggers49]

I like Yonatan better than Johnathan. Some names are just better in Hebrew.

I am fond of Miriam and Tirzah. lovely names.

[meggers49]

Of course, the world needs another 'Anna'.

[I prefer less common names for children, but one of ours did end up with ordinary in order to give her a family name.]

or Hannah. though that's being used to death lately.

My friend Tova's daughter's name is ......C'han (i THINK that's how it's spelled, but i don't know for sure) she said no one in American pronounces it right, they called her Chan, so they changed her name to Ann.

[meggers49]

I like less common names too. Not too weird, just not overused.

My first daughter's birth mother's name is Anna. We have an open adoption, and a very good relationship with the birth mother. I wonder if it would be weird to apparently name our next child after the birth mother of our first.

my brother just named my new niece Veronica Ann for my mom and his mother in law.

[noelle12]

i am putting money that you are having a boy. with each of my kids, I couldn't think of a name that suited me for the opposite sex but had millions for the sex that i ended up having.

There is a poll on my blog, and it is 3 to 1 that I'm having a boy. My husband really wants a boy, so I'm pretty sure we're having a girl. I'll find out for sure (provided we have a cooperative baby) on Feb 5.

[Hadassah]

Noelle, how are you feeling today?

[RayMan]

There is a poll on my blog, and it is 3 to 1 that I'm having a boy. My husband really wants a boy, so I'm pretty sure we're having a girl. I'll find out for sure (provided we have a cooperative baby) on Feb 5.

I promise not to pray for an extended labor so you can have the baby on the 7th which is my baby girl's b-day.

Really, I won't. So don't blame me.


Being around my wife the last week of each pregnancy was like walking around with a live bomb.

[Fire Watch]

Isaac is my son's middle name. It was chosen with a purpose.

If you know the story of Isaac's birth in the Bible...and the meaning of the name (laughter) you'll see why we chose that name.

Genesis 17

15 And God said unto Abraham, As for Sarai thy wife, thou shalt not call her name Sarai, but Sarah shall her name be.

16 And I will bless her, and give thee a son also of her: yea, I will bless her, and she shall be a mother of nations; kings of people shall be of her.

17 Then Abraham fell upon his face, and laughed, and said in his heart, Shall a child be born unto him that is an hundred years old? and shall Sarah, that is ninety years old, bear?

18 And Abraham said unto God, O that Ishmael might live before thee!

19 And God said, Sarah thy wife shall bear thee a son indeed; and thou shalt call his name Isaac: and I will establish my covenant with him for an everlasting covenant, and with his seed after him.


My wife suffered several miscarriages over 5 yrs, resulting in 2 surgeries. We were told that she would never be able to carry a child to term...we too laughed..not out of incredulity, but because we knew that we would be parents..we knew it was God's will.

Later when we found out that one of the triplets she was carrying was a boy..we both knew that Isaac would be his middle name. Our laughter, our joy, our thanks to God who is always faithful.

[CID_0687]

:))

We're watching Don't Forget the Lyrics...Rick Springfield is on there singing his new song, "Victoria's Secret"...It sounds just like "Jesse's Girl"

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[RayMan]

Isaac is my son's middle name. It was chosen with a purpose.

If you know the story of Isaac's birth in the Bible...and the meaning of the name (laughter) you'll see why we chose that name.

Genesis 17

15 And God said unto Abraham, As for Sarai thy wife, thou shalt not call her name Sarai, but Sarah shall her name be.

16 And I will bless her, and give thee a son also of her: yea, I will bless her, and she shall be a mother of nations; kings of people shall be of her.

17 Then Abraham fell upon his face, and laughed, and said in his heart, Shall a child be born unto him that is an hundred years old? and shall Sarah, that is ninety years old, bear?

18 And Abraham said unto God, O that Ishmael might live before thee!

19 And God said, Sarah thy wife shall bear thee a son indeed; and thou shalt call his name Isaac: and I will establish my covenant with him for an everlasting covenant, and with his seed after him.


My wife suffered several miscarriages over 5 yrs, resulting in 2 surgeries. We were told that she would never be able to carry a child to term...we too laughed..not out of incredulity, but because we knew that we would be parents..we knew it was God's will.

Later when we found out that one of the triplets she was carrying was a boy..we both knew that Isaac would be his middle name. Our laughter, our joy, our thanks to God who is always faithful.

Yeah. God Rocks.

[noelle12]

Noelle, how are you feeling today?

I'm better today. Thanks. My only complaints are typical pregnancy complaints. A little back pain, hard to pick things up 'cause I can't bend over so well anymore.

[noelle12]

I promise not to pray for an extended labor so you can have the baby on the 7th which is my baby girl's b-day.

Really, I won't. So don't blame me.


Being around my wife the last week of each pregnancy was like walking around with a live bomb.

silly, I'm not having the baby on the 5th. I'm having an ultrasound on the 5th. The baby isn't due until June 20.

[RayMan]

silly, I'm not having the baby on the 5th. I'm having an ultrasound on the 5th. The baby isn't due until June 20.

Math is hard. Barbie said so.

:redface::redface::redface:

[vir doctus]

my brother just named my new niece Veronica Ann for my mom and his mother in law.

I like Elvis Costello's Veronica.

[vir doctus]

Math is hard. Barbie said so.

:redface::redface::redface:

:eek: I can't think like Barbie!!! :eek:

[vir doctus]

It's not a matter of scarey so much as of super gross. I don't even want to admit to myself that my body will betray in such disgusting ways.

My husband tells a medical school story of a moldy ham sandwich found in the folds of a man's fat. :whistle:

[noelle12]

My husband tells a medical school story of a moldy ham sandwich found in the folds of a man's fat. :whistle:

That's awful.:sick:

[meggers49]

I knew there'd be some conversating.....

oh DEAR LORD!!! SHOOT ME IN THE HEAD!!

[RayMan]

:eek: I can't think like Barbie!!! :eek:

Do you understand math?

[vir doctus]

Do you understand math?

Math sucks.

[Meriweather]

I am contemplating the three steps forward, three steps back ironies of life. It's kind of an amusing irony of taking great strides forward--only to find oneself back at the original starting point, wondering exactly how that happened.

[Fire Watch]

I am contemplating the three steps forward, three steps back ironies of life. It's kind of an amusing irony of taking great strides forward--only to find oneself back at the original starting point, wondering exactly how that happened.
Sometimes you have to go back...you forgot your keys.

Sometimes God takes you back...you forgot your lesson.

[Meriweather]

Math sucks.


Now, now. One never knows when the lad may drop by.

[meggers49]

My husband tells a medical school story of a moldy ham sandwich found in the folds of a man's fat. :whistle:


EMT's said they had a woman who was so large they brought her to a the hospital and found a glass christmas ornament in her folds.

[RayMan]

Sometimes you have to go back...you forgot your keys.

Sometimes God takes you back...you forgot your lesson.

I ordered a Sonic Key-Finder today. I shall never go backwards again!
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The Sonic Key Finder Key Chain ends hours of hopelessly searching for your keys. All you need to do is clap, whistle or shout. Any loud noise causes the Key Finder Key Chain to beep and the light to flash. Also handy for finding keyholes.
Uses 2 small button batteries - includes 2 extra batteries.

[Meriweather]

Sometimes you have to go back...you forgot your keys.

Sometimes God takes you back...you forgot your lesson.

I do sort of feel I've been taken back--that I may have missed something. However, I spent an entire week on the issue just three weeks ago--and it went so well...until today...no, actually now that I think about it, I may have made my first mistake last Saturday.

At this moment, the only way through it seems to be returning to past ways. That doesn't seem quite right, either.

[vir doctus]

Now, now. One never knows when the lad may drop by.

Math is beautiful, a language one should embrace.



Don't mind me... :sick:

[vir doctus]

I ordered a Sonic Key-Finder today. I shall never go backwards again!
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The Sonic Key Finder Key Chain ends hours of hopelessly searching for your keys. All you need to do is clap, whistle or shout. Any loud noise causes the Key Finder Key Chain to beep and the light to flash. Also handy for finding keyholes.
Uses 2 small button batteries - includes 2 extra batteries.

I believe we are about even on the one note drum Sonic Boy. :rolleyes:

[Hadassah]

I'm better today. Thanks. My only complaints are typical pregnancy complaints. A little back pain, hard to pick things up 'cause I can't bend over so well anymore.

Ah the joys of pregnancy. :mrgreen:


I'm happy to hear you're doing better. Remember to keep drinking that water. :hug:

[noelle12]

Ah the joys of pregnancy. :mrgreen:


I'm happy to hear you're doing better. Remember to keep drinking that water. :hug:

I will. Thanks.

[RayMan]

I believe we are about even on the one note drum Sonic Boy. :rolleyes:

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[outfromunder]

I ordered a Sonic Key-Finder today. I shall never go backwards again!
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The Sonic Key Finder Key Chain ends hours of hopelessly searching for your keys. All you need to do is clap, whistle or shout. Any loud noise causes the Key Finder Key Chain to beep and the light to flash. Also handy for finding keyholes.
Uses 2 small button batteries - includes 2 extra batteries.

Make sure that doesnt interfere with your clapper for you lamps...

[RayMan]

Make sure that doesnt interfere with your clapper for you lamps...

Don't have one....yet.

[vir doctus]

Make sure that doesnt interfere with your clapper for you lamps...


Or his pacemaker, hearing aids, and prosthetic nose.

[Hadassah]

I will. Thanks.

Good. Think I'll go have one my self.



(Drink of water, not pregnancy, lol)

[RayMan]

Or his pacemaker, hearing aids, and prosthetic nose.

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[vir doctus]

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That does not look like the garb of Tycho Brahe - did I give you too much credit for greatness?

[vir doctus]

EMT's said they had a woman who was so large they brought her to a the hospital and found a glass christmas ornament in her folds.

Too sad to laugh.

[RayMan]

That does not look like the garb of Tycho Brahe - did I give you too much credit for greatness?

I hate those air filter collars. They give me a rash.

[CID_0687]

I ordered a Sonic Key-Finder today. I shall never go backwards again!
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The Sonic Key Finder Key Chain ends hours of hopelessly searching for your keys. All you need to do is clap, whistle or shout. Any loud noise causes the Key Finder Key Chain to beep and the light to flash. Also handy for finding keyholes.
Uses 2 small button batteries - includes 2 extra batteries.
^ spam

[RayMan]

^ ham

[CID_0687]

Bacon

[vir doctus]

Heart attack.

[Hadassah]

Myocardial infarction

[RayMan]

^ harshener of mellows

[vir doctus]

Loving my neighbor as myself. :cool:

[CID_0687]

Pork byproducts :drool:

[vir doctus]

Leaf lard.

[Hadassah]

Bed time. :mrgreen:

[RayMan]

'night sleepyhead.

[vir doctus]

Bed time. :mrgreen:

Me too.

[RayMan]

Me too.

'night vir.

[CID_0687]

Dang it's like a song in here

Everybodys gone away
Said they're moving to LA
Ain't a soul I know around
Everybodys leaving town

[RayMan]

Ever have a weekend when mom and dad left town and you were home alone?:whistle:

[CID_0687]

You thinkin kegger?

[RayMan]

We gotta be able to come up with something fun that won't quite get us banned.

[RayMan]

You thinkin kegger?

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[CID_0687]

Toga toga toga!!

[outfromunder]

Toga toga toga!!

Over? Did you say "over"? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Heck no!

Spelling changed for RF rules

[RayMan]

Good form Blutoski.

[CID_0687]

Over? Did you say "over"? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Heck no!

Spelling changed for RF rules
The Germans?

[RayMan]

The Germans?

Did you get bussed to Mississippi for your World History classes?

[CID_0687]

Did you get bussed to Mississippi for your World History classes?
Them's fightin words

[Meriweather]

:shifty:

Did you watch Titanic wondering how it would end?

Yes. Didn't everyone? Stories, after all, can be re-written.

Why would you doom us by invoking S & G???? :confused:

S & G proved to be doomed. We have not. Don't you ever look at Sodom and Gomorrah and think, It could so easily have turned out differently for them?

I did not doom us by referring to S & G. It was a reminder of the power of a few good people--and we have more than a few in here. I see good in all the people who post here; I see good in my own life and spiritual growth that can be traced back through here. Perhaps I am wrong, but I have assumed the same is true for others here.

Sometimes I go out to survey my garden and sigh. Yes--there are weeds to be yanked, serious pruning to be done, soil to be turned over, watering to be done, often a little infrastructre in the form of pipes and rocks to be repaired. It occurs to me to go in and do some serious raking out--but it never occurs to me not to have the garden at all. To me, closing down the Religion Forum would be comparable to not having a garden at all--it is simply not an option. Since it is not an option, then energy is re-directed into making a better garden.

As I said yesterday, I've given this some further thought. We can work at this from the opposite direction--keep the garden (Religion Forum) so well maintained, that paving it over never crosses anyone's mind. Instead of Fire Watch coming in to say goodnight and stating the Religion Forum should be here tomorrow, I want the day he comes in to tell us goodnight and states, "The Religion Forum will be here tomorrow."

[Hadassah]

When did the Germans bomb Pearl Harbor? :confused:

[Hadassah]

Good morning, everyone. :hug:



Great post, Meri! :mrgreen:

[CID_0687]

When did the Germans bomb Pearl Harbor? :confused:
It's an Animal House reference...that's the speech that Belushi gives right before they sabotage the parade.

I would post a link, but it's not appropriate for RF.

Good Morning to you

[Hadassah]

It's an Animal House reference...that's the speech that Belushi gives right before they sabotage the parade.

I would post a link, but it's not appropriate for RF.

Good Morning to you

I haven't seen Animal House in years. No wonder I didn't catch on. :doh:



Is the part to which you are refering on youtube?

[CID_0687]

I haven't seen Animal House in years. No wonder I didn't catch on. :doh:



Is the part to which you are refering on youtube?
I'm pretty sure it is.

Try searching Belushi Germans bomb Pearl Harbor

[vir doctus]

Yes. Didn't everyone?


Some us are above watching such drivel. :snooty:

[CID_0687]

What will your legacy be?

"He did what was right." 2 Kings 22:2 NIV

Josiah's grandfather, Manasseh, was a violent king who filled "Jerusalem from one end to the other with [the people's] blood" (2Ki 21:16 NLT). His father, King Amon, died at the hands of his own officers. "He did what God said was wrong," reads his epitaph. Josiah was only eight when he ascended the throne. Immediately he chose righteousness, and didn't stop doing what was right all his life (See 2Ki 22:2). What's the point? We can't pick our parents, but we can pick our role-models.

When Josiah was rebuilding the temple he discovered a scroll containing God's law. As he read it he wept, realizing his people had drifted far from God. So he sent word to a prophetess and asked, "What will become of our people?" She told Josiah that since he had repented when he heard God's Word, his nation would be spared (See 2Ch 34:14-27). Wow! An entire generation received grace because of the integrity of one man.

So, you can rise above your past and make a difference. Your parents may have given you your DNA, but God can give you a new birth and a new beginning. "You are God's children whom he loves, so try to be like him" (Eph 5:1 NIV). Just like Josiah, you cannot control the way your forefathers responded to God, but you can control the way you respond to Him. Your past does not have to be your prison; you have a say in your life, you have a voice in your destiny, you have a choice in the path you take. Choose well and some day - generations from now - others will thank God for the legacy you left.

waio.org

[CID_0687]

Some us are above watching such drivel. :snooty:
:clap:

[vir doctus]

Ever have a weekend when mom and dad left town and you were home alone?:whistle:

Said the sick man oozing pus. Does your party include oxygen tanks? :rolleyes:

[RayMan]

Said the sick man oozing pus. Does your party include oxygen tanks? :rolleyes:

No. Nose and lungs are both doing a fine job processing oxygen.

But thanks for asking. :mrgreen:


After all those threats to go haywire in here last night I instead watched a DVD with the wife and was asleep by eleven. Asleep at eleven on a Friday night. :rolleyes:

"What a drag it is getting old."
Mick Jagger

[CID_0687]

No. Nose and lungs are both doing a fine job processing oxygen.

But thanks for asking. :mrgreen:


After all those threats to go haywire in here last night I instead watched a DVD with the wife and was asleep by eleven. Asleep at eleven on a Friday night. :rolleyes:

"What a drag it is getting old."
Mick Jagger
Did you get enough rest Grandpa?

[RayMan]

Did you get enough rest Grandpa?

I'm Ok but had that old man thing going on where you wake up every ninety minutes. Not for a call of nature, just waking up, looking at clock and back to bed a minute later. Would love to actually sleep straight through til daybreak one of these days.

[Meriweather]

Some us are above watching such drivel. :snooty:

vir, when you were little, did you ever play in the mud? (I'm thinking there is a reason why sometimes you and I are so different. I'm wondering if mud factors in.)


ETA: --Just noticed CID clapping-- Same question. Did you ever play in the mud?

[Meriweather]

Ever have a weekend when mom and dad left town and you were home alone?:whistle:

***Eyes narrow***

Ever have a sister stop by in time to prevent you from doing a little drunk driving?

[terri910]

vir, when you were little, did you ever play in the mud? (I'm thinking there is a reason why sometimes you and I are so different. I'm wondering if mud factors in.)


ETA: --Just noticed CID clapping-- Same question. Did you ever play in the mud?
I did, Meri!!! I made rather excellent mud pies (which, unfortunately, has never translated into making excellent real pies)!

And....I've watched the Titanic "drivel" lots of times, both the 1953 and 1997 versions. The 1953 version was just on within the last few weeks....and as many times as I've seen it, I think it was the first time I watched it all the way through. And I finally understood the entire plot dynamic between Barbara Stanwyck and Clifton Webb!

[Meriweather]

I did, Meri!!! I made rather excellent mud pies (which, unfortunately, has never translated into making excellent real pies)!

And....I've watched the Titanic "drivel" lots of times, both the 1953 and 1997 versions. The 1953 version was just on within the last few weeks....and as many times as I've seen it, I think it was the first time I watched it all the way through. And I finally understood the entire plot dynamic between Barbara Stanwyck and Clifton Webb!

If you made excellent mud pies, I'm betting your real pies are quite good, too. It's very easy to be critical of one's own pies, pies being what they are. Suddenly I am thinking lemon-meringue....

I did not know there was a 1953 version of the Titanic--so what is the plot dynamic between Barbara Stanwyck and Clifton Webb?

[meggers49]

Or his pacemaker, hearing aids, and prosthetic nose.

just call him Kid Shaleen....

[meggers49]

Some us are above watching such drivel. :snooty:

that's what the rest of us are for.........we watch the drivel to save you from it! i will gladly do my part.

after Animal House, awwwwwwww......i couldn't.......but it was a funny funny movie....

[meggers49]

No. Nose and lungs are both doing a fine job processing oxygen.

But thanks for asking. :mrgreen:


After all those threats to go haywire in here last night I instead watched a DVD with the wife and was asleep by eleven. Asleep at eleven on a Friday night. :rolleyes:

"What a drag it is getting old."
Mick Jagger

Jagger will live to be 11,000,000,000 because he's pre-embalmed.

[meggers49]

vir, when you were little, did you ever play in the mud? (I'm thinking there is a reason why sometimes you and I are so different. I'm wondering if mud factors in.)


ETA: --Just noticed CID clapping-- Same question. Did you ever play in the mud?

you mean he stopped?

[Meriweather]

you mean he stopped?

:))

Inquiring minds want to know this. Or larn it, as the case may be.

[terri910]

If you made excellent mud pies, I'm betting your real pies are quite good, too. It's very easy to be critical of one's own pies, pies being what they are. Suddenly I am thinking lemon-meringue....Trust me on this one! ;)

I did not know there was a 1953 version of the Titanic--so what is the plot dynamic between Barbara Stanwyck and Clifton Webb?Barbara Stanwyck has surreptitiously boarded the Titanic with her daughter (love interest for a VERY young Robert Wagner) and son, to escape the empty, surficial life of European "society" with her haughty husband Clifton Webb. Webb finds out at the last minute and buys a steerage ticket from someone at the dock and boards the Titanic just before it sails. And surprises (to say the least) Stanwyck and the children. When Stanwyck and Webb are alone he says that she can leave, but he WILL have the children, he'll see to that. The scene that I've apparently always missed is the one where Barbara Stanwyck confesses to Webb that "their" son is not HIS son.

It totally changed the way I viewed the end of the movie where the son (who wore long pants for the first time, to dinner on the ship, indicating he was no longer a child) gives his lifeboat seat to an elderly woman and jumps back on the ship and joins his father. And Webb tells a crew member "This is my son."

Thelma Ritter plays "Maude Young" who obviously is supposed to be Margaret ("Molly") Brown. I don't know why they didn't just have her character name be Margaret Brown....

[Meriweather]

Trust me on this one! ;)

Barbara Stanwyck has surreptitiously boarded the Titanic with her daughter (love interest for a VERY young Robert Wagner) and son, to escape the empty, surficial life of European "society" with her haughty husband Clifton Webb. Webb finds out at the last minute and buys a steerage ticket from someone at the dock and boards the Titanic just before it sails. And surprises (to say the least) Stanwyck and the children. When Stanwyck and Webb are alone he says that she can leave, but he WILL have the children, he'll see to that. The scene that I've apparently always missed is the one where Barbara Stanwyck confesses to Webb that "their" son is not HIS son.

It totally changed the way I viewed the end of the movie where the son (who wore long pants for the first time, to dinner on the ship, indicating he was no longer a child) gives his lifeboat seat to an elderly woman and jumps back on the ship and joins his father. And Webb tells a crew member "This is my son."

Thelma Ritter plays "Maude Young" who obviously is supposed to be Margaret ("Molly") Brown. I don't know why they didn't just have her character name be Margaret Brown....

I was teaching science a couple of years ago, and doing a unit on space exploration. One student obviously paid more attention to movie trivia than to either science or history. We were showing the 1995 Apollo 13 video (Tom Hanks).

One student asked, "Why are we watching this? It was so long ago."

A second student piped up, "You should have shown us the Titanic. It happened two years after Apollo 13."

[RayMan]

Jagger will live to be 11,000,000,000 because he's pre-embalmed.

Keith will outlive him.


Keith Richards - Longevity through Modern Chemistry.

[RayMan]

I was teaching science a couple of years ago, and doing a unit on space exploration. One student obviously paid more attention to movie trivia than to either science or history. We were showing the 1995 Apollo 13 video (Tom Hanks).

One student asked, "Why are we watching this? It was so long ago."

A second student piped up, "You should have shown us the Titanic. It happened two years after Apollo 13."



Right after the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor.

[Meriweather]

[/b]

right after the germans bombed pearl harbor.

:))

[terri910]

I was teaching science a couple of years ago, and doing a unit on space exploration. One student obviously paid more attention to movie trivia than to either science or history. We were showing the 1995 Apollo 13 video (Tom Hanks).

One student asked, "Why are we watching this? It was so long ago."

A second student piped up, "You should have shown us the Titanic. It happened two years after Apollo 13."
:)):)):))

or, if you think about it...:((

[terri910]

Keith will outlive him.


Keith Richards - Longevity through Modern Chemistry.
Sounds like he should be part of the old Monsanto exhibit/ride at Disneyland!

Although, we'll probably see him added to Pirates of the Caribbean, instead.

[Hadassah]

I'm Ok but had that old man thing going on where you wake up every ninety minutes. Not for a call of nature, just waking up, looking at clock and back to bed a minute later. Would love to actually sleep straight through til daybreak one of these days.

Have you tried melatonin? Or omega-3 fatty acids?

[RayMan]

Sounds like he should be part of the old Monsanto exhibit/ride at Disneyland!

Although, we'll probably see him added to Pirates of the Caribbean, instead.

Reeder swears that I am the old guy in the rocking chair on the front porch of the cabin on your left as you glide past the Blue Bayou.

[Hadassah]

I was teaching science a couple of years ago, and doing a unit on space exploration. One student obviously paid more attention to movie trivia than to either science or history. We were showing the 1995 Apollo 13 video (Tom Hanks).

One student asked, "Why are we watching this? It was so long ago."

A second student piped up, "You should have shown us the Titanic. It happened two years after Apollo 13."

:doh:

[vir doctus]

vir, when you were little, did you ever play in the mud?

I didn't play.

[meggers49]

ok kids, I'm off to get ready for work. have a lovely day and i'll see you when i get home.

[Meriweather]

ok kids, I'm off to get ready for work. have a lovely day and i'll see you when i get home.

Until later, then. Hope you have a great day.

[Zenobia]

Hello, this is Zenobia,

This is a very nice thread. :clap:
I thought this was uplifting. Hope you enjoy.


When I Say I am a Christian Poem

When I say..."I am a Christian"
I'm not shouting "I am saved"
I'm whispering "I was lost"
That is why I chose this way.

When I say..."I am a Christian"
I don't speak of this with pride.
I'm confessing that I stumble
And need someone to be my guide.

When I say..."I am a Christian"
I'm not trying to be strong.
I'm professing that I'm weak
And pray for strength to carry on.

When I say..."I am a Christian"
I'm not bragging of success.
I'm admitting I have failed
And cannot ever pay the debt.

When I say..."I am a Christian"
I'm not claiming to be perfect,
My flaws are all too visible,
But God believes I'm worth it.

When I say..."I am a Christian"
I still feel the sting of pain
I have my share of heartaches
Which is why I speak His name.

When I say..."I am a Christian"
I do not wish to judge.
I have no authority.
I only know I'm loved.

[Zenobia]

Does God Exist Story

This is one of the best explanations of why God allows pain and suffering that I have seen. It's an explanation other people will understand.

http://www.promiseofgod.com/doesgodexist/haircut.gifhttp://www.promiseofgod.com/doesgodexist/barber.gif
A man went to a barbershop to have his hair cut and his beard trimmed. As the barber began to work, they began to have a good conversation. They talked about so many things and various subjects.

When they eventually touched on the subject of God, the barber said: "I don't believe that God exists."

"Why do you say that?" asked the customer.

"Well, you just have to go out in the street to realize that God doesn't exist. Tell me, if God exists, would there be so many sick people? Would there be abandoned children? If God existed, there would be neither suffering nor pain. I can't imagine a loving a God who would allow all of these things."

The customer thought for a moment, but didn't respond because he didn't want to start an argument. The barber finished his job and the customer left the shop. Just after he left the barbershop, he saw a man in the street with long, stringy, dirty hair and an untrimmed beard. He looked dirty and un-kept.
http://www.promiseofgod.com/doesgodexist/barbercl.gif
The customer turned back and entered the barber shop again and he said to the barber: "You know what? Barbers do not exist."

"How can you say that?" asked the surprised barber. "I am here, and I am a barber. And I just worked on you!"

"No!" the customer exclaimed. "Barbers don't exist because if they did, there would be no people with dirty long hair and untrimmed beards, like that man outside."

"Ah, but barbers DO exist! What happens is, people do not come to me."

"Exactly!"- affirmed the customer. "That's the point! God, too, DOES exist!
What happens, is, people don't go to Him and do not look for Him.
That's why there's so much pain and suffering in the world."

[Meriweather]

Hello, this is Zenobia,

When I Say I am a Christian Poem

When I say..."I am a Christian"
I'm not shouting "I am saved"
I'm whispering "I was lost"
That is why I chose this way.

When I say..."I am a Christian"
I don't speak of this with pride.
I'm confessing that I stumble
And need someone to be my guide.

When I say..."I am a Christian"
I'm not trying to be strong.
I'm professing that I'm weak
And pray for strength to carry on.

When I say..."I am a Christian"
I'm not bragging of success.
I'm admitting I have failed
And cannot ever pay the debt.

When I say..."I am a Christian"
I'm not claiming to be perfect,
My flaws are all too visible,
But God believes I'm worth it.

When I say..."I am a Christian"
I still feel the sting of pain
I have my share of heartaches
Which is why I speak His name.

When I say..."I am a Christian"
I do not wish to judge.
I have no authority.
I only know I'm loved.



Wow. Just WOW. Thank you Zenobia, and welcome to the Religion Forum. I hope to see more of you.

[Mimiheart]

Welcome, Zenobia. Pretty name.

[Zenobia]

Wow. Just WOW. Thank you Zenobia, and welcome to the Religion Forum. I hope to see more of you.



Well, thank you. I hope so as well. (smile)

[Zenobia]

Welcome, Zenobia. Pretty name.


Thank you . ;)

[terri910]

I didn't play.
:cry::hug:

[terri910]

Welcome, Zenobia...

I'm going to ask for forgiveness right now, in advance. I know I'm going to mess up your screen name. :redface:

I enjoyed the poem you shared!

[gpd®]

Afternoon everyone. BTW, where is "Repugnant Ray?" j/k

[RayMan]

Right here hermano.

[gpd®]

I thought that being a "Charismatic Repugnant" was an awesome oxymoron. That was a cute exchange with Hard Hammer.

[RayMan]

I am sure he is sincere. It is not unheard of for people to remark that my writing makes me sound like a jerk. It never bothers me to go back and try to rephrase my remarks in a diferent fashion if the end result is real communication. I hate having people go away thinking I am saying something I am not saying.

To paraphrase Miss Haddie:

"I'm not bad, I just write that way."

[gpd®]

I am sure he is sincere. It is not unheard of for people to remark that my writing makes me sound like a jerk. It never bothers me to go back and try to rephrase my remarks in a diferent fashion if the end result is real communication. I hate having people go away thinking I am saying something I am not saying.

To paraphrase Miss Haddie:

"I'm not bad, I just write that way."

To modify a famous quote (my apologies to Robert McCloskey):

I know that you believe that you understand what you think I typed, but I'm not sure you realize that what you read is not what I meant.”

[vir doctus]

:cry::hug:

God has blessed me beyond my wildest dreams in adulthood.

[RayMan]

To modify a famous quote (my apologies to Robert McCloskey):

I know that you believe that you understand what you think I typed, but I'm not sure you realize that what you read is not what I meant.”

Pretty much sums it up. I am finding that true communication on complex theological issues sometimes requires more than a one liner, which is somewhat stretching for me.

[RayMan]

God has blessed me beyond my wildest dreams in adulthood.

Nice. That is so good to hear.

[terri910]

God has blessed me beyond my wildest dreams in adulthood.
Thanks be to God!

Still....I would have loved to have played with you. Living in a rural area as we did (and still do), we had so much fun! Crossing the road to the creek, and playing on the bank, building "forts" among the cattails, and, yes, playing in the mud. Climbing the hillside with the side of a cardboard box and using it to sled down the side of the hill...

[RayMan]

Thanks be to God!

Still....I would have loved to have played with you. Living in a rural area as we did (and still do), we had so much fun! Crossing the road to the creek, and playing on the bank, building "forts" among the cattails, and, yes, playing in the mud. Climbing the hillside with the side of a cardboard box and using it to sled down the side of the hill...



Man, I loved doing that. Had a wi****l thought about it as I passed the freight elevator alcove at work a couple days ago and saw some really large empty cardboard boxes that would have made excellent hill sleds.

[vir doctus]

Thanks be to God!

Still....I would have loved to have played with you. Living in a rural area as we did (and still do), we had so much fun! Crossing the road to the creek, and playing on the bank, building "forts" among the cattails, and, yes, playing in the mud. Climbing the hillside with the side of a cardboard box and using it to sled down the side of the hill...

My children get to have fun like that, that is what is important to me.

[terri910]

[/b]

Man, I loved doing that. Had a wi****l thought about it as I passed the freight elevator alcove at work a couple days ago and saw some really large empty cardboard boxes that would have made excellent hill sleds.
My surviving brother and I recently were reminiscing about all these kind of things (at my aunt's wake -- that's how they go)....We lived on a citrus ranch. One year, when I was little, they pulled out all the lemon trees so orange trees could be planted. They pile them in HUGE piles -- to dry out and then burn before planting the new trees. While they were piled up and before they were completely dried out, my brothers would burrow into the maze of branches and hollow out "forts" in two of them. Then they rigged a pulley system between two of the huge piles of trees, attaching a wooden orange box to the pulley system. They needed something....or someone...to test it out on. But they were both too big to fit in the orange box. Little sister terri910 fit perfectly, though....so there I was, blancing in an orange box being sent from one "fort" 20-30 ft. off the ground to the other "fort" 20-30 ft. off the ground...*LOL*

How I survived being the youngest, I can only assume was by the grace of God.

[RayMan]

My surviving brother and I recently were reminiscing about all these kind of things (at my aunt's wake -- that's how they go)....We lived on a citrus ranch. One year, when I was little, they pulled out all the lemon trees so orange trees could be planted. They pile them in HUGE piles -- to dry out and then burn before planting the new trees. While they were piled up and before they were completely dried out, my brothers would burrow into the maze of branches and hollow out "forts" in two of them. Then they rigged a pulley system between two of the huge piles of trees, attaching a wooden orange box to the pulley system. They needed something....or someone...to test it out on. But they were both too big to fit in the orange box. Little sister terri910 fit perfectly, though....so there I was, blancing in an orange box being sent from one "fort" 20-30 ft. off the ground to the other "fort" 20-30 ft. off the ground...*LOL*

How I survived being the youngest, I can only assume was by the grace of God.

"Get terri to do it, she'll do anything."


My boys put their little sister through some interesting trials. But she survived as did you. God must grant little sisters a special grace.

[Zenobia]

Welcome, Zenobia...

I'm going to ask for forgiveness right now, in advance. I know I'm going to mess up your screen name. :redface:

I enjoyed the poem you shared!


Thank you for the welcome. Don't worry if you do, I'll forgive you. (smile)

[Meriweather]

[/B]

Man, I loved doing that. Had a wi****l thought about it as I passed the freight elevator alcove at work a couple days ago and saw some really large empty cardboard boxes that would have made excellent hill sleds.

My grandfather often had big, empty appliance boxes around. They served as forts, teepees, rocketships, boats, churches. My grandmother's garden supplied us with all sorts of curing remedies. The mint plant was an amazing thing. We fed each other mint when we needed to be brought back from the dead.

We used to hold bean races down the slide.

[vir doctus]

Sounds nice.

[terri910]

My grandfather often had big, empty appliance boxes around. They served as forts, teepees, rocketships, boats, churches. My grandmother's garden supplied us with all sorts of curing remedies. The mint plant was an amazing thing. We fed each other mint when we needed to be brought back from the dead.

We used to hold bean races down the slide.
Halcyon days...

[Meriweather]

Sounds nice.

We were known for racing a few cats in that manner, too. My grandmother had to tell us cats don't like racing down slides.

[terri910]

We were known for racing a few cats in that manner, too. My grandmother had to tell us cats don't like racing down slides.
The cats didn't let you know this in their own, inimitable way? :razz:

[Meriweather]

The cats didn't let you know this in their own, inimitable way? :razz:

No. They seemed pretty resigned to it. I don't think any of us would have deliberately been mean to animals. We liked sliding; we assumed cats did, too. They were young cats, just past kittenhood--and used to being handled by kids. Maybe that made the difference.

[vir doctus]

Cats suck.

[Meriweather]

Religion Forum Post of the Week


Not all of us are blessed to know what we are looking for before we find it.

--vir doctus--


RayMan gathered many outstanding posts this week. We chose this one for the truth it speaks.

[gpd®]

Cats suck.

and lick with those nasty tongues.:razz:

[vir doctus]

Religion Forum Post of the Week


RayMan gathered many outstanding posts this week. We chose this one for the truth it speaks.

Wow! :redface:

[gpd®]

Wow! :redface:

Congrats:clap:

[terri910]

Wow! :redface:
It is a very true statement!

[Meriweather]

Wow! :redface:

I don't think I've ever made you blush before.

It was a wonderful post.

[vir doctus]

A recommendation for people with too much time on their hands, a fascinating piece about Napoleon by the brilliant Victor Hugo: http://www.gutenberg.org/files/20580/20580-h/20580-h.htm

[terri910]

I will put this out for suggestions.

If you were going to London for the first time....what would be on your "must see" or "must do" list?

My friend has a few things on her list, but we will be in London for 6 days, including one weekend.

Since it is her first trip and my fourth, I am letting her choose, but I'd like to have a list of possibilities she may not have considered.

[vir doctus]

I will put this out for suggestions.

If you were going to London for the first time....what would be on your "must see" or "must do" list?

My friend has a few things on her list, but we will be in London for 6 days, including one weekend.

Since it is her first trip and my fourth, I am letting her choose, but I'd like to have a list of possibilities she may not have considered.

Tower of London
National Gallery
Double decker bus tour
Les Miserables or Agatha Christie
British Museum
Covent Garden (if she is a My Fair Lady fan)

[terri910]

Tower of London
National Gallery
Double decker bus tour
Les Miserables or Agatha Christie
British Museum
Covent Garden (if she is a My Fair Lady fan)
I know that at least #1, #3, and #5 are on her list.

She wants to go to the British Museum for the Egyptian Gallery.

Thanks for the suggestions; I'll put them on the list. I've done all but the National Gallery before (well, no Les Miserables or Agatha Christie, either, although I have gone to a London theatre show, just not those).

[Fire Watch]

Attention on deck. As of this moment, there are exactly 2,000 threads in the religion-forum. That is all. Carry on.

[RayMan]

Those 2,000 threads cover 8 subjects. :whistle:

[Meriweather]

Attention on deck. As of this moment, there are exactly 2,000 threads in the religion-forum. That is all. Carry on.

We have permission to carry on? I've been waiting for this day!

[vir doctus]

Those 2,000 threads cover 8 subjects. :whistle:

You are generous.

[Koushi Shinigami]

I'm tempted to start the 2001st thread titled "This is the 2001st thread".


But I won't.

[RayMan]

You are generous.

I didn't want be accused of pettifoggery.

[RayMan]

I'm tempted to start the 2001st thread titled "This is the 2001st thread".


But I won't.

CID will.

[vir doctus]

I didn't want be accused of pettifoggery.

Big of you.

[RayMan]

Big of you.

Yep.


Big 'o me.

[vir doctus]

Yep.


Big 'o me.

You're Irish? That is almost Viking - exiled Viking that is.

[RayMan]

You're Irish? That is almost Viking - exiled Viking that is.

Say it out loud quickly five times.

[Meriweather]

It's bedtime for me. I knew I was sleepy, but I just realized the pictures I've been selecting for a sixth grade power point presentation all meet the size restrictions for this forum. I think I'll be replacing a few.... But tomorrow.

[vir doctus]

Say it out loud quickly five times.

Deep.

[RayMan]

Deep.


Yeah. Not my best work.

[meggers49]

Attention on deck. As of this moment, there are exactly 2,000 threads in the religion-forum. That is all. Carry on.

I ususally do, loudly and with much vigor.

[meggers49]

I didn't want be accused of pettifoggery.

no, if you are going to do foggery, you must go for Grandfoggery or nothing at all.

[Dancer]

All these Jesii brought to mind a little Johnny Cash: <Personal Jesus (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQcNiD0Z3MU)>I am slightly amused at how much alike Jesus and Abraham Lincoln apparently are in the test creator's mind.

[Meriweather]

Morning Devotional


As he (Jesus) passed by the Sea of Galile, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting their nets into the sea; they were fishermen. Jesus said to them, "Come after me and I will make you fishers of men." They they left their nets and followed him. He walked along a little farther and saw James, the son of Zebedee, and his brother John. They too were in a boat mending their nets. Then he called them. So they left their father Zebedee in the boat along with the hired men and followed him. (Mark 1:16-20)


Is it really true that all Jesus had to say was “Follow me” for Simon and Andrew to drop everything? Or that just a few moments later, James and John would do the same thing?

Probably not. Today’s Gospel is a kind of summary passage that introduces us to Jesus’ first disciples. It tells us that Jesus won them over, but a lot of the details of how he did it are left unsaid.

We can be sure that Jesus knew exactly what to say. He knew how to win men and women to him and to his Father. It was a combination of love, truth, leadership, purity, and passion. While we may lack Jesus’ holiness or his talent, we are still called to evangelize (Matthew 28:19). So here are some steps that might help us spread the good news:

First, have a passion for people. Jesus once said that he would leave ninety-nine faithful sheep in order to find one lost sheep. Jesus values every soul. He wants everyone to come to heaven. And that kind of passion made him effective.

Second, pray. Make a list of people you know who are lukewarm in their faith or who have left the church altogether. Pray for them every day, asking the Holy Spirit to draw them home by grace. Believe that the Spirit will work, and trust that he will.

Third, prepare. Try to write down what you would say to someone should the opportunity arise. But before you write, ask the Spirit to help you formulate your thoughts. Ask him, too, to help you overcome any fear of rejection.


wau.org



Good morning one and all; good afternoon to everyone who has already had lunch.

[meggers49]

Morning Devotional


As he (Jesus) passed by the Sea of Galile, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting their nets into the sea; they were fishermen. Jesus said to them, "Come after me and I will make you fishers of men." They they left their nets and followed him. He walked along a little farther and saw James, the son of Zebedee, and his brother John. They too were in a boat mending their nets. Then he called them. So they left their father Zebedee in the boat along with the hired men and followed him. (Mark 1:16-20)





wau.org



Good morning one and all; good afternoon to everyone who has already had lunch.

Gospel from Mass this morning ;) homily revolved around that Jesus still is calling us and that he is present in the Eucharist, in the Word and in the gathering together of those who believe... sigh........what a wonderful thing. (contented smiley here)

[Meriweather]

Gospel from Mass this morning ;) homily revolved around that Jesus still is calling us and that he is present in the Eucharist, in the Word and in the gathering together of those who believe... sigh........what a wonderful thing. (contented smiley here)

We had the alternate Mass today--celebrating St. Paul's conversion. That's one of the reasons I posted the devotional this morning which referenced the Gospel of Mark. Both had strong messages.

[terri910]

anyone gathering here???

[RayMan]

**crickets**

[vir doctus]

I might have a bit of a fix for my handicap. I thought of it during church... :shifty:

[RayMan]

Zounds!

[terri910]

I had to resuscitate this thread from the second page.


And I had to type resuscitate twice before the red line went away. :razz:

[RayMan]

I had to resuscitate this thread from the second page.


And I had to type resuscitate twice before the red line went away. :razz:

I hate when that happens. :))

[terri910]

I might have a bit of a fix for my handicap. I thought of it during church... :shifty:
Well.....what was your idea?

[vir doctus]

Well.....what was your idea?

The primary issue is I no longer have a trapezius to hold down my scapula; this creates no end of problems (and, the last several days, pain). So, while I was supposed to be appreciating something about Jonah, I thought 'what if I wore a weight to hold it down?' When we got home I googled and discovered that crazy people actually wear weighted vests for exercise! I ordered one and hope it will allow me the mobility I imagine it should.

[terri910]

The primary issue is I no longer have a trapezius to hold down my scapula; this creates no end of problems (and, the last several days, pain). So, while I was supposed to be appreciating something about Jonah, I thought 'what if I wore a weight to hold it down?' When we got home I googled and discovered that crazy people actually wear weighted vests for exercise! I ordered one and hope it will allow me the mobility I imagine it should.
Wouldn't that be wonderful! I hope it works. :pray:

[RayMan]

The primary issue is I no longer have a trapezius to hold down my scapula; this creates no end of problems (and, the last several days, pain). So, while I was supposed to be appreciating something about Jonah, I thought 'what if I wore a weight to hold it down?' When we got home I googled and discovered that crazy people actually wear weighted vests for exercise! I ordered one and hope it will allow me the mobility I imagine it should.

I certainly hope you have something there. Jonah will wait. He's not going anywhere.

[vir doctus]

Thanks guys. Is it cricket time again?


Speaking of which, Fair Terri, we loved watching cricket when we lived in England - probably not practical, but it is truly a British experience.

[terri910]

Thanks guys. Is it cricket time again?


Speaking of which, Fair Terri, we loved watching cricket when we lived in England - probably not practical, but it is truly a British experience.
I think cricket games go even more slowly than baseball games, don't they? *L* I don't have THAT much time there!

I did a little online research. Les Miserables and Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap will both be playing while we're there. But the prices - ouch! But I emailed a link to my friend. As I said, it is her first trip, so whatever is on her must-do list, that's what we'll do!

[RayMan]

I think cricket games go even more slowly than baseball games, don't they? *L* I don't have THAT much time there!

I did a little online research. Les Miserables and Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap will both be playing while we're there. But the prices - ouch! But I emailed a link to my friend. As I said, it is her first trip, so whatever is on her must-do list, that's what we'll do!

The Mousetrap has been playing for what, something like forty years now?

[vir doctus]

I think cricket games go even more slowly than baseball games, don't they? *L* I don't have THAT much time there!

I did a little online research. Les Miserables and Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap will both be playing while we're there. But the prices - ouch! But I emailed a link to my friend. As I said, it is her first trip, so whatever is on her must-do list, that's what we'll do!

Our first show (Les Mis) we stood outside of a kiosk on the day of the show and stood in line to get nosebleed seats for eight pounds. The next time we ordered balcony seats with a decent view in advance. The third time we dished out the highest price for the best seats because it is worth it! For Mousetrap it doesn't really matter, IMO.

[terri910]

The Mousetrap has been playing for what, something like forty years now?
It mentioned being the longest-running show in London....*L*

My last trip to London my husband insisted I see a theatre show. I wanted to see something "English"....I didn't want to see "Chicago." I didn't want to see "Grease." I really wanted to see something like "My Fair Lady" but there were no productions of that. I wound up seeing "Blood Brothers," which is still playing in the same theater, I see. I chose it because the story takes place in Liverpool. :mrgreen:

Tickets were reasonable, too.

[vir doctus]

It mentioned being the longest-running show in London....*L*

My last trip to London my husband insisted I see a theatre show. I wanted to see something "English"....I didn't want to see "Chicago." I didn't want to see "Grease." I really wanted to see something like "My Fair Lady" but there were no productions of that. I wound up seeing "Blood Brothers," which is still playing in the same theater, I see. I chose it because the story takes place in Liverpool. :mrgreen:

Tickets were reasonable, too.

:shifty: Kind of hard to get more British than Agatha Christie. :shifty:

[terri910]

:shifty: Kind of hard to get more British than Agatha Christie. :shifty:
I didn't find it back then. Obviously, it was playing....but even searching today I had to type in "Agatha Christie" as a search to find it.

I think we're not going the right time of year to see something at Shakespeare's Globe Theater.

But she may not even want to go to a show.

We are planning on having a lunch at Bibendum Restaurant, in the old Michelin building:
http://www.bibendum.co.uk/

Lunch because it is more affordable....*LOL*

[vir doctus]

We are planning on having a lunch at Bibendum Restaurant, in the old Michelin building:
http://www.bibendum.co.uk/

Lunch because it is more affordable....*LOL*

:shhh: People don't go to England for the food. :shhh:

[RayMan]

:shifty: Kind of hard to get more British than Agatha Christie. :shifty:

If I ever make it to London Mousetrap will be on my to-see list.

[meggers49]

Thanks guys. Is it cricket time again?


Speaking of which, Fair Terri, we loved watching cricket when we lived in England - probably not practical, but it is truly a British experience.

vir, what about the clavicle straps they use for people with fractures. it sorta would keep your shoulder pulled back, which would put your shoulder blade where it belongs.

[vir doctus]

vir, what about the clavicle straps they use for people with fractures. it sorta would keep your shoulder pulled back, which would put your shoulder blade where it belongs.

That is the same idea the orthotic specialist had, but the shoulder still falls forward and the front strap makes my nerves dance. I appreciate the thought, we have got nobody on our team trying to help ease the pain. http://www.zeldaforums.net/forum/images/smilies2/viking.gif

[vir doctus]

Nice people needed in 'Why aren't you RC' - couple noobs ( :eh: ) on board.

[vir doctus]

A Dream Within A Dream
Edgar Allan Poe

Take this kiss upon the brow!
And, in parting from you now,
Thus much let me avow--
You are not wrong, who deem
That my days have been a dream;
Yet if hope has flown away
In a night, or in a day,
In a vision, or in none,
Is it therefore the less gone?
All that we see or seem
Is but a dream within a dream.

I stand amid the roar
Of a surf-tormented shore,
And I hold within my hand
Grains of the golden sand--
How few! yet how they creep
Through my fingers to the deep,
While I weep--while I weep!
O God! can I not grasp
Them with a tighter clasp?
O God! can I not save
One from the pitiless wave?
Is all that we see or seem
But a dream within a dream?

[terri910]

:shhh: People don't go to England for the food. :shhh:
But people in London still have to eat! It might as well be in an interesting art-deco building.

Personally, I like British food. But, I'm of mostly English descent, so.....

[vir doctus]

But people in London still have to eat! It might as well be in an interesting art-deco building.

Personally, I like British food. But, I'm of mostly English descent, so.....

I stick with the ploughman - cheap and easy to eat on the run. [Or run to France and get some pain au chocolat. I know, you're not going, just wanted to dream a little...]

[terri910]

I stick with the ploughman - cheap and easy to eat on the run. [Or run to France and get some pain au chocolat. I know, you're not going, just wanted to dream a little...]
I'm a Cornish pasty fan.

And scones-with-jam-and-devonshire-clotted-cream.

I checked out the menu at the Bibendum. I'm going to look up half the words to know what they're serving. :shifty:

[vir doctus]

I'm a Cornish pasty fan.

And scones-with-jam-and-devonshire-clotted-cream.

I checked out the menu at the Bibendum. I'm going to look up half the words to know what they're serving. :shifty:

Just convince your friend she can't visit the UK without trying haggis and black pudding. :cool:

[Meriweather]

Thoughtful, poem, Vir. Thanks.

The Why aren't you a Roman Catholic thread seems to be stable; appreciate the heads up.

[meggers49]

That is the same idea the orthotic specialist had, but the shoulder still falls forward and the front strap makes my nerves dance. I appreciate the thought, we have got nobody on our team trying to help ease the pain. http://www.zeldaforums.net/forum/images/smilies2/viking.gif

have you talked to any occupational therapists? they have all the gadgets and things that can be used for various handicaps..

[vir doctus]

have you talked to any occupational therapists? they have all the gadgets and things that can be used for various handicaps..

Tried to get a referral from my new PCM, all she had for me was "sorry that happened to you." :wall:

[noelle12]

Just convince your friend she can't visit the UK without trying haggis and black pudding. :cool:

I've never had black pudding, but haggis isn't bad. I had to try it while I was in Scotland. I really liked Yorkshire pudding too.

[CID_0687]

Haggis:drool:

[terri910]

I have never had the nerve to try haggis....and I don't think I've heard of black pudding.

But I will eat Yorkshire Pudding at just about any opportunity!

[noelle12]

I have never had the nerve to try haggis....and I don't think I've heard of black pudding.

But I will eat Yorkshire Pudding at just about any opportunity!

Haggis tastes like lamb (or whatever meat or meat byproducts) with an oatmeal texture. I ate it in a restaurant. I would love to try it when made by someone in their own home (who knows what they're doing).

[vir doctus]

....and I don't think I've heard of black pudding.


http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/mostof_blackpudding.shtml

[terri910]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/mostof_blackpudding.shtml
That elicited an "oh" which became an "ew" from me.

I'd heard of blood sausage, just never heard it called black pudding.

[vir doctus]

That elicited an "oh" which became an "ew" from me.

I'd heard of blood sausage, just never heard it called black pudding.

White pudding doesn't include the blood...

[noelle12]

That elicited an "oh" which became an "ew" from me.

I'd heard of blood sausage, just never heard it called black pudding.

Okay, I have had black pudding after all then. I unknowingly ate some morcilla (blood sausage) in Argentina. It was absolutely disgusting. And I thought it was disgusting before I knew what it was, so it wasn't just knowing that it was blood sausage that made it horrible.

[meggers49]

I have never had the nerve to try haggis....and I don't think I've heard of black pudding.

But I will eat Yorkshire Pudding at just about any opportunity!

i make wonderful Yorkshire Pudding, if i do say so myself. It's something i make once in a while when we have a standing rib roast.

haven't made it in ages though..... mmmmmmm....:think:

[meggers49]

That elicited an "oh" which became an "ew" from me.

I'd heard of blood sausage, just never heard it called black pudding.

puddings are not 'pudding', but usually breads that are steamed in something........like 'figgy pudding' or Christmas pudding.....

probably the original 'fruit cake'!

[vir doctus]

What do you do? (There is an answer that will be posted later - no googling!!!)

Rabbi Edwin Friedman tells the story of a man who had given much thought to what he wanted from life. After trying many things, succeeding at some and failing at others, he finally decided what he wanted.
One day the opportunity came for him to experience exactly the way of living that he had dreamed about. But the opportunity would be available only for a short time. It would not wait, and it would not come again.

Eager to take advantage of this open pathway, the man started on his journey. With each step, he moved faster and faster. Each time he thought about his goal, his heart beat quicker; and with each vision of what lay ahead, he found renewed vigor.

As he hurried along, he came to a bridge that crossed through the middle of a town. The bridge spanned high above a dangerous river.

After starting across the bridge, he noticed someone coming the opposite direction. The stranger seemed to be coming toward him to greet him. A the stranger grew closer, the man could discern that they didn't know each other, but yet they looked amazingly similar. They were even dressed alike. The only difference was that the stranger had a rope wrapped many times around his waist. If stretched out, the rope would reach a length of perhaps thirty feet.

The stranger began to unwrap the rope as he walked. Just as the two men were about to meet, the stranger said, "Pardon me, would you be so kind as to hold the end of the rope for me?"

The man agreed without a thought, reached out, and took it.

"Thank you," said the stranger. He then added, "Two hands now, and remember, hold tight." At that point, the stranger jumped off the bridge.


The man on the bridge abruptly felt a strong pull from the now-extended rope. He automatically held tight and was almost dragged over the side of the bridge.
"What are you trying to do?" he shouted to the stranger below.

"Just hold tight," said the stranger.

This is ridiculous, the man thought. He began trying to haul the other man in. Yet it was just beyond his strength to bring the other back to safety.

Again he yelled over the edge, "Why did you do this?"

"Remember," said the other, "if you let go, I will be lost."

"But I cannot pull you up," the man cried.

"I am your responsibility," said the other.

"I did not ask for it," the man said.

"If you let go, I am lost," repeated the stranger.

The man began to look around for help. No one was within sight.

He began to think about his predicament. Here he was eagerly pursuing a unique opportunity, and now he was being sidetracked for who knows how long.

Maybe I can tie the rope somewhere, he thought. He examined the bridge carefully, but there was no way to get rid of his new found burden.

So he again yelled over the edge, "What do you want?"

"Just your help," came the answer.

"How can I help? I cannot pull you in, and there is no place to tie the rope while I find someone else who could help you."

"Just keep hanging on," replied the dangling man. "That will be enough."

Fearing that his arms could not hold out much longer, he tied the rope around his waist.

"Why did you do this?" he asked again. "Don't you see who you have done? What possible purpose could you have in mind?"

"Just remember," said the other, "my life is in your hands."

Now the man was perplexed. He reasoned within himself, If I let go, all my life I will know that I let this other man die. If I stay, I risk losing my momentum toward my own long-sought-after salvation. Either way this will haunt me forever.

As time went by, still no one came. The man became keenly aware that it was almost too late to resume his journey. If he didn't leave immediately, he wouldn't arrive in time.

Finally, he devised a plan. "Listen," he explained to the man hanging below, "I think I know how to save you." He mapped out the idea. The stranger could climb back up by wrapping the rope around him. Loop by loop, the rope would become shorter.

But the dangling man had no interest in the idea.

"I don't think I can hang on much longer," warned the man on the bridge.

"You must try," appealed the stranger. "If you fail, I die."

[meggers49]

What do you do? (There is an answer that will be posted later - no googling!!!)

keep walking to the other side.......the rope will come with you and you will be able to put that which is your responsibility in a safe place and do that which you want to accomplish.

it might take a bit longer, but in the end you will accomplish your goals and meet your responsibilities too.

[Koushi Shinigami]

What do you do? (There is an answer that will be posted later - no googling!!!)

Tie the rope around my waist, jump into the river, drag the jerk to shore and go on my way.

[vir doctus]

keep walking to the other side.......the rope will come with you and you will be able to put that which is your responsibility in a safe place and do that which you want to accomplish.

it might take a bit longer, but in the end you will accomplish your goals and meet your responsibilities too.

Just so I understand, what specifically is "that which is your responsibility"?

[Constantine the Great]

What do you do? (There is an answer that will be posted later - no googling!!!)

Next time make the rope out of rubber, apply for a patent, and coin the term bungie-jumping? :mrgreen:

[vir doctus]

Tie the rope around my waist, jump into the river, drag the jerk to shore and go on my way.

The death rate for people jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge is 99.5%. (Who knew I'd ever quote that stat?)

[Mimiheart]

Much better pudding:
http://www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,1932,154190-254202,00.html

(Here's another one that looks good.)
http://www.cooks.com/rec/doc/0,1918,158173-239192,00.html

[meggers49]

Just so I understand, what specifically is "that which is your responsibility"?

in my opinion, the man on the end of the rope is someone i am responsible for. while what he did was his own choice, by his actions, i am compelled to help. I must do what i can do make the situation right and continue on my path to what i need to do.

Be a mensch.

[Koushi Shinigami]

The death rate for people jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge is 99.5%. (Who knew I'd ever quote that stat?)

Problem solved.