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Do you, like me, go through your day, forgetting that God is doing stuff behind the scenes? He is moving...preparing hearts...changing minds...making things happen. And there we are, totally oblivious....there is thunder in the distance...the voice of God! I'm kind of excited coz I heard something today that has rocked my socks off! One of my work colleagues, a woman least likely to want to discover God, came up to me and told me her daughter came home singing this song...and my colleague actually sang it to me...wow she learnt the words quick!! Anyways one of the words this child was singing, was "I am not worthy". So my colleague, let's call her "G" said to me that she had a problem with that, coz here she is teaching her children that they are worthy, and yet her child comes home singing a gospel tune with those very words! She wanted to ask me what my thoughts were on it. So I explained to her what it means to me, as a follower of Christ. And I explained that though I am unworthy to stand before Him, I am still worthy in His sight etc. But it was her next statement that TOTALLY floored me! She said she was about to do the Alpha course!! For those of you who don't know it, it's a course for people who don't know what God is all about....it's a basic course on Christianity, and it's changing lives all around the world. It originated in an Anglican church in England, and is now worldwide...it's a good course..I have actually co led one so I can tell you that firsthand. But that's not all.....apparently her mother in law has started going to this church that "G" affectionately calls "the happy clappers". It's a Pentecostal church...and this is where G will be doing the course. I was so excited, I thought I would bust something! I guess it brought home something significant to me. Apart from God moving and shaking behind the scenes, who we are to the people around us is very important. We are supposed to be a light that shines the love of God to everyone around us. I personally don't go around evangelising at work (coz I've been barred from doing that!) but I am ALWAYS talking about what God means to me, and if someone asks a question, I am ever ready to chat with them. It's amazing what people notice....and they do! We are being watched so we better watch ourselves huh? Anyways I'm going to pray like crazy for G and I'm looking forward to chatting with her after each meeting! She is so funny....at the beginning of this course they have an Alpha dinner, where people can get to know each other and feel comfortable before commencing the course....anyways she says to me "they want me to go to God, and now they want me to take a casserole too?"...I cracked up! If God places it in your heart...pray for G? Penelope Captive of Hope 
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9/8/2008 6:32 am |
Praise the Lord! I will pray. Funny about the casserole.  Beth
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9/8/2008 7:14 am |
Wow, Pen! How exciting it that?!?! Alpha is an amazing program... I co-led one as well, but for youth, and the guy that I was co-leading with had been a Christian for years and said that he learned lots...so I actually think that every Christian should go through it as well cuz many don't know the basics of the Christian faith. Soooo exciting, Pen! 
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9/8/2008 8:29 am |
That's my Jesus! ♪ ♫ Rah! Rah! Rah! Go Jesus Go! ♪ ♫ Lord, keep one hand on my shoulder and one hand over my mouth!
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9/8/2008 8:47 am |
Never heard about any Alpha-program. I only know Beta-programs... and they always suck!  Sure, my dear Pen! He always does wonderful things, even if we don't always read them in the paper or watch them on TV! Sometimes we may think our words and our behaviors have had no impact at all, and still they might have... planting a lil seed here and there, without even preparing the event or planning what to do or say at all! What more could we do! Small and insignificant actions show indeed to have importance too, and we should always bear this in mind (that they do!). Or else, let's just behave as we are supposed to behave, without even thinking how... wouldn't it actually be the best test? And let's not forget His beautiful prayer: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread, Forgive our debts as we have forgiven our debtors, Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil/the evil one. For yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. ___________ 
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9/8/2008 8:50 am |
Never heard about any Alpha-program. I only know Beta-programs... and they always suck! Sure, my dear Pen! He always does wonderful things, even if we don't always read them in the paper or watch them on TV! Sometimes we may think our words and our behaviors have had no impact at all, and still they might have... planting a lil seed here and there, without even preparing the event or planning what to do or say at all! What more could we do? Small and insignificant actions show indeed to have importance too, and we should always bear this in mind (that they do!). Or else, let's just behave as we are supposed to behave, without even thinking how... wouldn't it actually be the best test? Let's always keep on praying to receive more and more of His Spirit! And never forget His beautiful prayer: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread, Forgive our debts as we have forgiven our debtors, Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil/the evil one. For yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. ___________
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 9/8/2008 8:51 am |
A Penny for my thoughts¿ Whatis God doing¿ God gave me a 56 T-Bird Convertible today! WaNT TO GO FOR A RIDE? i PICK HER UP mONDAY! dAMN cAPS lOCK! =d% [  Some of God;'s blessings on a 15K Car¿ I thought so!  Christians are like Timex watches. We take a lickin', but We keep on tickin'! Steve 
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 9/8/2008 8:56 am |
That is wonderful news Penn! See, you ARE a GODLY AND BLESSED influence on those around you. Our lives speak so much louder than our words! God is truly AWESOME!!! Love you sister!! Bloom Where You are Planted
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9/8/2008 11:09 am |
They have the Alpha course here, too! Amazing program!! I will definitely keep "G" in my prayers! That's so awesome!!! He whispers through the storm......"I am with you....." 
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9/8/2008 11:18 am |
Yes of course I will pray for G with pleasure. Isn't it cool how when you are going through a storm - He will show you something as great as this - giving hope - letting you know the storm is worth it - seeing a light at the end of the tunnel - and of course the light is Jesus. Keep shining your light - it doesn't stop shining just because your life isn't going perfectly!!  Blessings!!How can we NOT praise Him - Marilyn
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9/8/2008 12:23 pm |
Hi Pen, Great story.I`ve been on the Alpha course and the Christianity explored course and i think that`s where i got my real thirst for knowledge.Alpha started me off n a ragin thirst followed. .I`ve been taught to slow down now but boy i wanted to know it all n right away..Peace be with you, Wendy    Show me the way Sweet JESUS.Lead and i Will follow. 
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9/8/2008 1:56 pm |
Oh please Pen, delete one of my comments... I just noticed they were two! thank you!
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9/8/2008 4:34 pm |
LOVE how God works! I'll be praying for G.  Follow Him!    Dance as a Metaphor Now Accepting New Members... My Favorite Secular Magazine Article from 2007 - Autism & Pentecostals
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9/8/2008 8:34 pm |
God has used you for many things...not just at work either. You have blessed me many times and your openess and love are evident. You are faithful and God is and will always work in and through you! Truth is Black and White Paula Marie
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9/8/2008 11:25 pm |
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9/9/2008 6:01 am |
Here they are but with spaces: Music notes ♪ ♫ & # 9834 & # 9835 Cross † & # 134 Heart ♥ & # 9829 Thought you might like these others. Love and Hugs Lord, keep one hand on my shoulder and one hand over my mouth!
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9/10/2008 5:49 am |
Okay...do this without spaces. Oh, you forgot the and & sign. Oh yeah if you want them colored chocolate just select and color. & # 9834 & # 9835 Love and Hugs Thanks for the invite ♥ Love you sweet girl, I already considered you a special friend. Lord, keep one hand on my shoulder and one hand over my mouth!
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9/10/2008 6:36 am |
♬ TA-TA!! LOL!
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9/10/2008 6:59 am |
Hey Pen... (writing now with SIZE 3) You had me really think hard about the small/fine print!! How can it be? I'm gonna investigate this further and even make a blog on this. But first you must provide me with this information: Are you completely sure you didn't touch anything in your Browser's View Options? I don't have Windows access right now 'cause I'm home (I use Mac), so I can't tell you where it might be or which shortcuts to use. However, I slightly remember that also Windows has an Enlarger/Reducer of the text appearing on your screen. Check in the menu above.. view, edit, properties... somewhere there. You might find it useful when the print is too small. Maybe you could also access the option by pressing some key combinations... maybe "CTR/SHIFT +", or "CTR -". The more I use the "+" the more all text becomes bigger, and vice versa with the "-" sign. Another thing I like on Macs, is that I can "invert" the screen whenever I want... it becomes like a " photo negative", and writing Black on White would turn White on Black. I'll tell you that's a relief for my eyes.  BTW: In my two previous comments I used [ SIZE 1 ] and [ SIZE 3 ]. For the red one I didn't use any SIZE at all! (And it should be smaller than SIZE 1 ?!?! )   Let me know!
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9/11/2008 5:54 am |
No spaces. You can do it! & # 9834 & # 9835 now close in the spaces ♪ ♫ And for the color, just select and click color below, just like you do words. I have faith in you.  Love and Hugs Lord, keep one hand on my shoulder and one hand over my mouth!
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9/12/2008 5:17 am |
You go girl! I knew you could do it! Love and Hugs Lord, keep one hand on my shoulder and one hand over my mouth!
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9/12/2008 2:17 pm |
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No way.....no how! You just keep that thirst happening.....He has great things to show those who are eager to learn! 
