God's love
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Posted:Nov 27, 2006 6:31 pm
Last Updated:Nov 28, 2006 8:00 am 2308 Views
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The Love Of God
A certain medieval monk announced he would be preaching next Sunday evening on "The Love of God."
As the shadows fell and the light ceased to come in through the cathedral windows, the congregation gathered.
In the darkness of the altar, the monk lighted a candle and carried it to the crucifix.
First of all, he illumined the crown of thorns, next, the two wounded hands, then the marks of the spear wound.
In the hush that fell, he blew out the candle and left the chapel.
There was nothing else to say.
- Source Unknown
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what if
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Posted:Nov 27, 2006 4:39 pm
Last Updated:Nov 28, 2006 8:02 am 2402 Views
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1 Corinthians 2:9
No eye has seen,
nor ear has heard,
no mind has conceived
what God has prepared
for those who love Him.
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waiting
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Posted:Nov 27, 2006 8:29 am
Last Updated:Nov 27, 2006 11:51 am 1990 Views
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As you got up this morning, I watched you, and
>>hoped you would talk to me, even if it was just a few words, asking
>>my opinion or thanking me for something good that happened in your
>>life yesterday. But I noticed you were too busy, trying to find
>>the right outfit to wear.
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>> When you ran around the house getting ready, I
>>knew there would be a few minutes for you to stop and say hello,
>>but you were too busy. At one point you had to wait fifteen
>>minutes with nothing to do except sit in a chair. Then I saw you
>>spring to your feet. I thought you wanted to talk to me, but you
>>ran to the phone and called a friend to get the latest gossip
>>instead. I watched patiently all day long. With all your
>>activities, I guess you were too busy to say anything to me.
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>> I noticed that before lunch you looked around,
>>maybe you felt embarrassed to talk to me, that is why you didn't
>>bow your head. You glanced three or four tables over and noticed
>>some of your friends talking to me briefly before they ate, but you
>>didn't. That's okay. There is still more time left, and I hope
>>that you will talk to me yet.
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>> You went home and it seems as if you had lots of
>>things to do. After a few of them were done, you turned on the TV.
>> I don't know if you like TV or not, just about anything goes
>>there and you spend a lot of time each day in front of it not
>>thinking about anything, just enjoying the show. I waited
>>patiently again as you watched the TV and ate your meal, but again
>>you didn't talk to me.
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>> Bedtime I guess you felt too tired. After you
>>said goodnight to your family you plopped into bed and fell asleep
>>in no time. That's okay because you may not realize that I am
>>always there for you... I've got patience, more than you will ever
>>know... I even want to teach you how to be patient with others as
>>well.
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>> I love you so much that I wait everyday for a
>>nod, prayer or thought, or a thankful part of your heart. It is
>>hard to have a one-sided conversation.
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>> Well, you are getting up once again. Once again
>>I will wait, with nothing but love for you. Hoping that today you
>>will give me some time. Have a nice day!
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>> Your friend,
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>> GOD
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>> PS- Do you have time to send this to another
>>person?
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...not always what you think
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Posted:Nov 26, 2006 1:19 pm
Last Updated:Nov 26, 2006 7:37 pm 1915 Views
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I loved the message....amen!
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> > >
> > >At an airport one night
> > >With several long hours
> > >Before her flight,
> > >She hunted for a book
> > >In an airport shop,
> > >Bought a bag of cookies
> > >And found a place to drop.
> > >
> > >She was engrossed in her book
> > >But happened to see,
> > >That the man sitting beside her,
> > >As bold as could be,
> > >Grabbed a cookie or two
> > >From the bag in between,
> > >Which she tried to ignore
> > >To avoid a scene.
> > >
> > >So she munched the cookies
> > >And watched the clock,
> > >As the gutsy cookie thief
> > >Diminished her stock.
> > >She was getting more irritated
> > >As the minutes ticked by,
> > >Thinking, "If I wasn't so nice,
> > >I would blacken his eye."
> > >
> > >With each cookie she took,
> > >He took one too,
> > >When only one was left,
> > >She wondered what he would do.
> > >With a smile on his face,
> > >And a nervous laugh,
> > >He took the last cookie
> > >And broke it in half.
> > >
> > >He offered her half,
> > >As he ate the other,
> > >She snatched it from him
> > >And thought....ooh, brother!
> > >This guy had some nerve
> > >And he's also rude,
> > >Why he didn't even show
> > >Any gratitude!
> > >
> > >She had never known
> > >When she'd been so galled,
> > >And sighed with relief
> > >When her flight was called.
> > >
> > >She gathered her belongings
> > >And headed to the gate,
> > >Refusing to look back
> > >At the thieving ingrate.
> > >
> > >She boarded the plane,
> > >And sank in her seat,
> > >Then she sought her book,
> > >Which was almost complete.
> > >
> > >As she reached in her baggage,
> > >She gasped with surprise,
> > >There was her bag of cookies,
> > >In front of her eyes.
> > >
> > >If mine are here,
> > >She moaned in despair,
> > >The others were his,
> > >And he tried to share.
> > >
> > >Too late to apologize
> > >She realized with grief,
> > >That she was the rude one,
> > >The ingrate, the thief!
> > >
> > >
> > >How many times have we absolutely known that something was a certain
> way,
> > >only to discover later that what we believed to be true....was not?
> > >
> > >Always Keep An Open Mind And An Open Heart filled with kindness.
> > >Because........................ You Just Never Know...."You might be
> eating
> > >someone else's cookies!
Don't put off saying I love you tommorrow when you could have said it today
Remember Good People Don't Go To Heaven Forgiven People Go To Heaven
GOD is our refuge and strength, a very real help in trouble.
GOD BLESS YOU!
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what I learned this year......lol
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Posted:Nov 25, 2006 5:38 pm
Last Updated:Nov 26, 2006 7:36 pm 2321 Views
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Things I have Learned This Year...
I've learned that you cannot make someone love you. All you can do is stalk them and hope they panic and give in...
I've learned that one good turn gets most of the blankets.
I've learned that no matter how much I care, some people are just
jackasses.
I've learned that it takes years to build up trust, and it only takes suspicion, not proof, to destroy it.
I've learned that whatever hits the fan will not be evenly distributed.
I've learned that you shouldn't compare yourself to others - they are more screwed up than you think.
I've learned that depression is merely anger without enthusiasm.
I've learned that it is not what you wear; it is how you take it off.
I've learned to not sweat the petty things, and not pet the sweaty things.
I've learned that ex's are like fungus, and keep coming back.
I've learned age is a very high price to pay for maturity.
I've learned that I don't suffer from insanity, I enjoy it.
I've learned that we are responsible for what we do, unless we are
celebrities.
I've learned that artificial intelligence is no match for natural
stupidity.
I've learned that 99% of the time when something isn't working in your
house, one of your did it
I've learned that there is a fine line between genius and insanity.
I've learned that the people you care most about in life are taken from you too soon and all the less important ones just never go away. And the real pains in the rear are permanent.
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amen
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Posted:Nov 25, 2006 11:29 am
Last Updated:Nov 25, 2006 5:39 pm 1848 Views
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psalm 18:20
My God turns my darkness into light....
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eating healthier.........some great ideas
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Posted:Nov 24, 2006 8:49 pm
Last Updated:Nov 25, 2006 9:48 am 2199 Views
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HEADACHE? EAT FISH!
Eat plenty of fish -- fish oil helps prevent headaches.
So does ginger, which reduces inflammation and pain.
HAVE FEVER? EAT YOGURT!
Eat lots of yogurt before pollen season.
Also-eat honey from your area (local region) daily.
TO PREVENT STROKE DRINK TEA!
Prevent buildup of fatty deposits on artery walls with regular doses of tea. (actually, tea suppresses my appetite and keeps the pounds from invading.... Green tea is great for our immune system)!
INSOMNIA (CAN'T SLEEP?) HONEY!
Use honey as a tranquilizer and sedative.
ASTHMA? EAT ONIONS!!!!
Eating onions helps ease constriction of bronchial tubes. (when I was young, my mother would make onion packs to place on our chest, helped the respiratory ailments and actually made us breathe better).
ARTHRITIS? EAT FISH, TOO!!
Salmon, tuna, mackerel and sardines actually prevent arthritis. (fish has omega oils, good for our immune system)
UPSET STOMACH? BANANAS - GINGER!!!!!
Bananas will settle an upset stomach.
Ginger will cure morning sickness and nausea.
BLADDER INFECTION? DRINK CRANBERRY JUICE!!!!
High-acid cranberry juice controls harmful bacteria.
BONE PROBLEMS? EAT PINEAPPLE!!!
Bone fractures and osteoporosis can be prevented by the manganese in pineapple.
PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME? EAT CORNFLAKES!! !!
Women can ward off the effects of PMS with cornflakes, which help reduce depression, anxiety and fatigue.
MEMORY PROBLEMS? EAT OYSTERS!
Oysters help improve your mental functioning by supplying much-needed zinc.
COLDS? EAT GARLIC!
Clear up that stuffy head with garlic. (remember, garlic lowers cholesterol, too.)
COUGHING? USE RED PEPPERS!!
A substance similar to that found in the cough syrups is found in hot red pepper. Use red (cayenne) pepper with caution-it can irritate your tummy.
BREAST CANCER? EAT Wheat, bran and cabbage
Helps to maintain estrogen at healthy levels.
LUNG CANCER? EAT DARK GREEN AND ORANGE AND VEGGIES!!!
A good antidote is beta carotene, a form of Vitamin A found in dark green and orange vegetables.
ULCERS? EAT CABBAGE ALSO!!!
Cabbage contains chemicals that help heal both gastric and duodenal ulcers.
DIARRHEA? EAT APPLES!
Grate an apple with its skin, let it turn brown and eat it to cure this condition. (Bananas are good for this ailment)
CLOGGED ARTERIES? EAT AVOCADO!
Mono unsaturated fat in avocados lowers cholesterol.
HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE? EAT CELERY AND OLIVE OIL!!!
Olive oil has been shown to lower blood pressure.
Celery contains a chemical that lowers pressure too.
BLOOD SUGAR IMBALANCE? EAT BROCCOLI AND PEANUTS!!!
The chromium in broccoli and peanuts helps regulate insulin and blood sugar.
Kiwi: Tiny but mighty. This is a good source of potassium, magnesium, Vitamin E &fiber. It's Vitamin C content is twice that of an orange.
Apple: An apple a day keeps the doctor away? Although an apple has a low Vitamin C content, it has antioxidants &flavonoids which enhances the activity of Vitamin C thereby helping to lower the risks of colon cancer, heart attack & stroke.
Strawberry: Protective fruit. Strawberries have the highest total antioxidant power among major fruits &protects the body from cancer causing, blood vessels clogging free radicals. (Actually, any berry is good for you..they're high in anti-oxidants and they actually keep us young....... ..blueberries are the best and very versatile in the health field....... .they get rid of all the free-radicals that invade our bodies)
Orange: Sweetest medicine. Taking 2 - 4 oranges a day may help keep colds away, lower cholesterol, prevent & dissolve kidney stones as well as lessen the risk of colon cancer.
Watermelon: Coolest Thirst Quencher. Composed of 92% water, it is also packed with a giant dose of glutathione which helps boost our immune system. They are also a key source of lycopene - the cancer fighting oxidant. Other nutrients
found in watermelon are Vitamin C &Potassium. (watermelon also has natural substances [natural SPF sources] that keep our skin healthy, protecting our skin from those darn suv rays)
Guava &Papaya: Top awards for Vitamin C. They are the clear winners for their high Vitamin C content. Guava is also rich in fiber which helps prevent constipation.
Papaya is rich in carotene, this is good for your eyes. (also good for gas and indigestion)
Tomatoes are very good as a preventative measure for men, keeps those prostrate problems from invading their bodies
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praying now
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Posted:Nov 24, 2006 7:49 pm
Last Updated:Nov 25, 2006 9:48 am 1905 Views
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Righteous and triumphant God, King of the nations, thank you for the
triumph that is mine in Jesus. I know your truth is liberating. I know
your truth is powerful. Please give me the courage to trust that Word
and build my life upon it. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
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faith
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Posted:Nov 24, 2006 10:59 am
Last Updated:Nov 17, 2025 7:45 pm 1877 Views
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True faith produces a life full of actions, not a head full of
facts.
-- Author Unknown
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have you thought about this?
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Posted:Nov 23, 2006 10:00 am
Last Updated:Nov 24, 2006 10:59 am 2228 Views
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Have you thought about His (God) handling of the gospel? God
needs to get a message out the human race, without which they
will perish...forever. What's the plan? First, He starts with
the most unlikely group ever: a couple of prostitutes, a few
fishermen with no better than a second-grade education, a tax
collector. Then, he passes the ball to us. Unbelievable.
-- John Eldredge
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