I took pwcip to church with me this morning. Thought about everyone here and all our kids through the sermon. I think pastor's sermon is something we can all profit from and would like to share it.

His text was John 2:5 What God says DO IT!

The sermon was centered mostly around faith and that we must have faith that God will take care of everything But we must do what he says.

Hebrews Chapter 11 is a great chapter for all of us! By faith Able, by faith Enoch, by faith Noah, by faith Abraham, through faith Sara, by faith Isaac, By faith Jacob, By faith Joseph and it goes on. With faith and all of us in one accord what can we accomplish with God's help!

We have to give our part though also. Moses had to take his shoes off when he saw the bush burning. He had to start across the Red Sea. Abraham had to take Issac to be sacrificied. Noah had to build the arc. If we are willing to do what God asks of us whatever it may be and have faith we become a majority and majority rules right?

I hope this doesn't sound like I am a rabble rouser because that is not my intention at all but so hope this can help someone know You will make it through this. (and I promise I won't come home with a sermon all the time this just seemed so fitting and believe me I myself have soooo far to go to apply this) I do suggest though just for encouragment read Hebrews chapter 11.

thanks Lavina!!

God will take care of everything, but we do what he says...

I has been in my mind, more so now than ever, but I believe that I need to do something to help other parents be pro-active with their children that suffer TBI in an accident. I, for some unknown reason, got every scrap of paper from the trauma center to the rehab center. These reports describe in detail what my son's condition was from the moment he came into the ER, the surgical procedures it required to mend his head, the various teams that took turns working on him, what they did and how they did it, their observations of us a family, everything! I also took pictures of him all hooked to various equipment that showed tubes draining blood and brain tissue out, and pumping oxygen, and liquid in. I have records of his nuero tests that were taken after the accident when he was in rehab. I have other records that are more recent and the PD has copies of it all.

Now, with the soldiers from Iraq and the Middle East coming home...I feel like it is even more vital, that more studies and protection for victims of TBI be heard. Parents need to keep records, they can't know what will happen in the future...I absolutely had no idea my son was capable. When things settle down with my son, I am going to research what I can do and maybe even make a website...I just have this very strong feeling this is something I have to be doing.

Good for you. I tell my story even though it is different than yours with the hope that it may help someone else. Its not always easy to talk about but if it helps one family avoid the heartache that we have suffered it is worth it. Not to mention it helps with the healing process.

Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!

Thank you all for sharing and giving and doing.

AMEN and AMEN! Just quickly looked up a few "faith" verses and almost all mention an action to go along with it--such as the verses that say with faith as a mustard seed, we can move mountains. I believe true faith involves love. 1 Corinthians 13:2 says if we have all faith, but do not have love, we are nothing. I think love is an action verb also. Obedience, faith and love; I think they all go hand-in-hand.

Thanks, Lavina. It's fine with me if you do come home with a sermon all the time!

thats interresting Believing I will have to look that up. I went to a service this afternoon at a church that has 4th Sunday afternoon service and it was a special prison ministry service. It is amazing what the pastors do with the guys (and girls). I have to say though a friend really hurt me and didn't even realize she did. She was going to go until she found "all it was was about prison ministry" people just don't realize and it makes this place that much nicer. In our state you cannot go into a prison to minister or for any other reason if you are on an inmates visiting list so I am trying to figure out how to stress the need for ministry in the prisons. I guess right now just pray for God to put the burden on others hearts.

I hope this doesn't sound like I am a rabble rouser because that is not my intention at all but so hope this can help someone know You will make it through this. (and I promise I won't come home with a sermon all the time this just seemed so fitting and believe me I myself have soooo far to go to apply this) I do suggest though just for encouragment read Hebrews chapter 11.


lavina, i wouldn't mind you giving me the sermon on what your preacher talked about, i would love it. i always be looking for scriptures in the bible to read, so if you have any, would love to have it girl. thanks that goes for everyone here also

good lavina. Truth. another thing that goes w/ that about DOING.. (don't just be hearers of the Word but also doers). people assume the verses about ''ask anything in My Name and I will hear and do it."" they don't read above or below a verse. YOU HAVE TO BE ASKING IN ACCORDANCE TO HIS WILL ... we can't assume to live our own lives and then when we need something to just ask and He will do it. No we need to be living in His will. walking the Word. not just talking the Word. LIving it.

Thank you Lavina! As far as I'm concerned, you can inspire us daily! :)
(((hugs))) and prayers to you all.

Thank You Lavina. God is GREAT! He will see us through this and it's so right we have to be ready to hear what He is telling us. I pray for that to that I will hear what he is telling me and not miss anything. My faith gets stronger everyday. I know we all ahve so much to be thankful for!
I am thankful for all of you who have helped me more than you will ever know. Thank You Everyone for being here for me!

Can anybody tell me where to find information about God being Uni?

Uni?

curious on Uni also, I would be glad to help you find information but I don't know what you mean about uni. Let me know

Uni by definition means One so One God would be my interpretation, but not sure what context it means here.

I had a friend once that said during prayer when the Trinity is mentioned (father, son, and holy ghost) that it was referencing three Gods therefore praying to false Gods.

okay, I got it now, I think, one God, The Father , The Son and the Holy Spirit. The Trinity :) Oh I can handle this one, Catholic, get your rosaries out gurlfriends :)

Thank you all for your messages and trying to help me with this one. When Pastor talks, it's as clear as a bell. And less than a day later I can't remember what was clear as a bell the day before. I don't understand why this happens to me. The easiest thing I can do is ask for a copy of his sermon on cd. Because I've managed to bring it here with all of you, to cause even more confusion cuz I can't even explain 3 words with the uni thing. ha!

My intention was to share it with you, but I couldn't remember. Oh what a fine mess I got us into. I'm probly not even using the right word - uni - :)

Oh, your getting our minds busy, we need that, get our minds off the system that brings us soo much sorrow. :) Keep those questions coming, cuz I definietly need the keep my mind occupied :)

Awww Hugs Pebbelina. Thank you for saying that. I'm scouring the net now. ha! I'm not a good reader and definately not a good remember'er.
I'm gifted with being a compulsive addictive manic. So, I think would I could remember, but noooo.

Ok let me ask a different Question.
Why did Joseph name his son differently than God did?

“Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call his name Immanuel, which is translated, God with us.” (Matthew 1:23)

Because the angel Gabriel told MAry that she would name him Jesus :) Hope I got that right :)

Lavina,
Thank you for sharing the sermon on faith, this is something I needed to learn and a big reason I believe why Jon is in prison, I can't do anything on my own except rely on God. I can't control anything now, just have to give it all over. How painful but it will be a well learned lesson in the end.
Love,
Susan

Lavina, a song for you
http://youtube.com/watch?v=AySdEJx50Z0

and heres a website too
http://thedivinemercy.org/message/

I totally believe God can help our pain and sorrow, I hurt soo much and pray all the time, I send my son sooo many books to keep his mind filled, I am scared and am still in shock this has happened to our family. I feel sooo helpless, theres nothing I can do but pray, I'm gonan keep carriying this heavy cross, and I fall alot, but I'm gonna keep getting up.
Many blessing for you

Okay, so I alil tippy tonight, the last meesage was for Blesstheinmates, well everyone else too :)

ok Bless I believe in one God not three (trinity) Duteronomy 6:4 1John3:16 Isaiah 43:10-11 44:6 45:21-23 Ephesians 4:5-7
I am not sure about the Immanuel but it does mean GOD WITH US so Jesus was God in the flesh
Bible also says In the begining was the word and the word was with God and the word WAS God. And the word became flesh. So God took on flesh as Jesus

These are just some but I can get you more if you need it? any questions feel free to ask?

Uni by definition means One so One God would be my interpretation, but not sure what context it means here.

I had a friend once that said during prayer when the Trinity is mentioned (father, son, and holy ghost) that it was referencing three Gods therefore praying to false Gods.


Yes, there is One True God.. God the Father. But the Trinity = God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. One / Same God, 3 characteristics. not 3 different gods (false gods.)

ok Bless I believe in one God not three (trinity) Duteronomy 6:4 1John3:16 Isaiah 43:10-11 44:6 45:21-23 Ephesians 4:5-7
I am not sure about the Immanuel but it does mean GOD WITH US so Jesus was God in the flesh
Bible also says In the begining was the word and the word was with God and the word WAS God. And the word became flesh. So God took on flesh as Jesus

These are just some but I can get you more if you need it? any questions feel free to ask?

Deut 6:4 & the scriptures in Isaiah = Before Jesus... i.e. during the times of the OT, it was only God. until the time came for final sin offering/sacrifice... Jesus Christ.

Eph & 1 John = God the Father sending His Son Jesus into flesh as sin offering. (John 1:1)

i.e. Immanuel...God w/ us.... actually, our Lord has many names referred to Him.

Goodness, I sure am learning alot! :)

me too,keep em coming.

I'm trying to learn more about the Saints. Had I paid attention when I was a kid.....now, well, thank goodness for google! :)

Here's an interesting one, now that it is February: (also Valentine's Day is my anniversary)
Who is Saint Valentine?
There was once a priest named Valentine who lived in Rome in the third century.

He was put in prison because he helped Christians who were going to be executed by a mean emperor named Claudius.

During the time Valentine was in prison, he married the chief warder's daughter, who was blind, and the warder and all his family became Christian.

When the Emperor Claudius heard of the marriage and that the whole family became Christian, he said that Valentine should be executed.

On February 14 in the year 269, Valentine was clubbed to death. Then his head was chopped off just to be certain that he was indeed dead!

That same year, strangely enough, another man who was the bishop of Terni (located about sixty miles from Rome) and whose name was also Valentine, was put to death by the same Emperor Claudius for being a Christian as well!

GADZ! How brutal! I had no idea of this. Thank you for sharing that. Is this where Valentines Day was derived? Holy. I'll never view it the same way. This was a good post Reggie!

I know, right! I had no idea...I always just thought of that cute little cupid shooting us with those love arrows! :)

I know, right! I had no idea...I always just thought of that cute little cupid shooting us with those love arrows! :)

I'm sticking with this version! It's much friendlier!!!!!

This one may be a double post...but it's a good one.
"Be at Peace," by Saint Francis de Sales

Do not look forward in fear to the changes in life; rather, look to them with full hope that as they arise, God, Whose very own you are, will lead you safely through all things; and when you cannot stand it, God will carry you in His Arms.
Do not fear what may happen tomorrow; the same understanding Father Who cares for you today will take care of you then and every day.
He will either shield you from suffering or will give you unfailing strength to bear it. Be at peace, and put aside all anxious thoughts and imaginations.

Thank you for that Reggie. Hugs.

Have any of you seen or had a vision or hear Jesus?

You know Bless,I have been going thru some horrible depression for about a month now,almost debilitating,I cant understand it,its like I have come to my jumping off place,you know the drill,trying to put on a front and be happy when actually you dont give a rats a---.what im trying to say is,out of the blue,my heart will get light,and I feel like laughing,something tells me its going to be ok,almost like I just got off the phone with an old friend,I really feel like god has just tryed to give me a nudge in the right direction,I just wish I didnt loose the way so fast,but I really feel like god is speaking to me,its such a light hearted feeling,that or I really am loosing my mind.

Oh I like that! Thank you for sharing this. Do you feel a particular pattern at the times when he gives you a nudge? I find this so interesting! I saw a video tonight where Jesus appeared. Watch her blonde hair.

THE IMAGE OF OUR LORD MIRACULOUSLY APPEARS ON VASSULA'S HEAD
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXNziXO0N7A&feature=related

Bless,I had to look at that several times,WOW,that was really something,you can see that image in that ladys hair!!!!!And no,the only pattern I feel is when I get to the point when nothing else brings me consolation,maybe its the need for an answer,but I prefer to believe it gods divine intervention,that is what makes me stronger,I wish it had more of a lasting effect,my mother says if my faith was stronger,what god is telling me could last me into another lifetime,I know she is right,she is a #1 fan of god,and after 73 years,my darling CANT be wrong,I only wish I could be as strong as my Mama.But there is one thing about it,when my moma prays,god answers.

That video is something huh!

You and Me both. I know we're going to get there. We have the faith huh. When I hear the elderly souls at church get up and speak about God, it's so amazing. I know what you're saying. I think...my god, these people KNOW with all their heart and soul. It only convinces me more and more and more. I've even heard that Mother Theresa wondered every single day.

Bless that video was amazing! Thankyou for sharing that. I found this one last night, it's an interesting one, with alot of truth.

Why God Gives US Problems
Hope this will help you to see opportunities behind the threats! Why God Gives Us Problem? LIFE IS A SERIES OF PROBLEM-SOLVING OPPORTUNITIES.
1. God uses problems to DIRECT you.
2. God uses problems to INSPECT you.
3. God uses problems to CORRECT you.
4. God uses problems to PROTECT you.
5. God uses problems to PERFECT you.
The problems you face will either defeat you or develop you -- depending on how you respond to them. Unfortunately most people fail to see how God wants to use problems for good in their lives. They react foolishly and resent their problems rather than pausing to consider what benefit they might bring. Here are five ways God wants to use the problems in your life:
1. God uses problems to DIRECT you. Sometimes God must light a fire under you to get you moving. Problems often point us in a new direction and motivate us to change. Is God trying to get your attention? "Sometimes it takes a painful situation to make us change our ways." Proverbs 20:30
2. God uses problems to INSPECT you. People are like tea bags ... if you want to know what's inside them, just drop them into hot water! Has God ever tested your faith with a problem? What do problems reveal about you?"When you have many kinds of troubles, you should be full of joy, because you know that these troubles test your faith, and this will give you patience." James 1:2-3
3. God uses problems to CORRECT you. Some lessons we learn only through pain and failure. It's likely that as a child your parents told you not to touch a hot stove. But you probably learned by being burned. Sometimes we only learn the value of something ... health, money, a relationship... by losing it. "It was the best thing that could have happened to me, for it taught me to pay attention to your laws." Psalm 119:71-72
4. God uses problems to PROTECT you. A problem can be a blessing in disguise if it prevents you from being harmed by something more serious. Last year a friend was fired for refusing to do something unethical that his boss had asked him to do. His unemployment was a problem, but it saved him from being convicted and sent to prison a year later when management's actions were eventually discovered."You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good."
Genesis 50:20
5. God uses problems to PERFECT you. Problems, when responded to correctly, are character builders. God is far more interested in your character than our comfort. Your relationship to God and your character are the only two things you're going to take with you into eternity. "We can rejoice when we run into problems ... they help us learn to be patient. And patience develops strength of character in us and helps us trust God more each time we use it until finally our hope and faith are strong and steady." Romans 5:3-4
Here's the point: God is at work in your life even when you do not recognize it or understand it. But it's much easier and profitable when you cooperate with Him!
~~by Mena Haryanto

BRAVO! Reggie where did you find such a thing? wow!

wow great reg. love it. gonna copy/paste. do you mind.? except I have to disagree about one thing... I don't think He gives us problems (or trials) but rather He allows these in our life .

I've been trying to school myself, :) here's a link:

http://www.2heartsnetwork.org/suffering.htm

if you scroll down, there is a menu box, it's been keeping me busy! If I find more, I will post them.

wow great reg. love it. gonna copy/paste. do you mind.?
Of course I don't mind, spread the word of our Good Lord, Always! :)
BTW Glad to see you with us D'Gal, I loved your post to O earlier. Your always right on with your words. I think ministry is your calling.

Yes, there is One True God.. God the Father. But the Trinity = God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. One / Same God, 3 characteristics. not 3 different gods (false gods.)

This is correct and so important that we understand that it's not three diffrents Gods. Great way to break it down. My pastor also gave us the example of I am Sonya, I am a mother, daughter and a wife. Three characteristics of who I am but I am still Sonya (I hope I explained that correctly).

Right Sonya, so right! I went searching for an easy explanation, wow, not so easy! I did find this though:

http://www.twopaths.com/faq_trinity.htm

What is the Trinity?
The doctrine of the Trinity states that the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit coexist in the unity of one God. "Trinity" is never mentioned in the Bible. It is the Christian Church's way of reconciling the Old Testament teaching that there is only one God (Deuteronomy 6:4 (javascript:quote('Deuteronomy_6_4'))) with New Testament teachings about the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Trinity [is] the term by which is expressed the unity of three Persons in the one God. The Christian doctrine is: (1) That there is only one God, one divine nature and being. (2) This one divine Being is tripersonal, involving the distinctions of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. (3) These three are joint partakers of the same nature and majesty of God.
From New Unger's Bible Dictionary, Moody Press, 1988.
God the Father is the creator and sustainer of the universe. He is creator (Genesis 1:1 (javascript:quote('Genesis_1_1'))), purely spiritual (John 4:24 (javascript:quote('John_4_24'))), all-powerful (Genesis 18:13-14 (javascript:quote('Genesis_18_13_14'))). God is love (1 John 4:8-16 (javascript:quote('1John_4_8_16'))).
Jesus, Son of God the Father, came to us in human form for our salvation (John 3:16 (javascript:quote('John_3_16')), 1 John 4:8-12 (javascript:quote('1John_4_8_12'))). Jesus is identified as "Son of God" about 40 times in the New Testament (Matthew 14:33 (javascript:quote('Matthew_14_33')), Mark 1:1 (javascript:quote('Mark_1_1')), Luke 1:26-38 (javascript:quote('Luke_1_26_38')), John 20:30-31 (javascript:quote('John_20_30_31')), Galatians 2:20 (javascript:quote('Galatians_2_20')), etc.) There are several verses that identify Jesus more closely with God the Father (John 8:19 (javascript:quote('John_8_19')), 10:30 (javascript:quote('John_10_30')), 14:8-11 (javascript:quote('John_14_8_11'))). Jesus is no longer on earth in bodily form, but He is still with us in Spirit (Matthew 28:18-20 (javascript:quote('Matthew_28_18_20'))).
Many people think "Christ" was Jesus' last name, but "Christ" is actually a title. "Christ" is the Greek equivalent of the Hebrew word "Messiah," which means "anointed one." There were many prophecies in the Old Testament of a coming Messiah who would be the savior of the Jewish people (Isaiah 11:1-9 (javascript:quote('Isaiah_11_1_9')), 42:1-4 (javascript:quote('Isaiah_42_1_4')), Jeremiah 23:5-6 (javascript:quote('Jeremiah_23_5_6')), Malachi 3:1 (javascript:quote('Malachi_3_1')), etc.) Those prophesies were fulfilled in Jesus (Matthew 1:1 (javascript:quote('Matthew_1_1')), 16:15-17 (javascript:quote('Matthew_16_15_17')), Luke 1:30-33 (javascript:quote('Luke_1_30_33')), John 20:30-31 (javascript:quote('John_20_30_31')), etc.) However, Jesus was not the powerful military and political leader many of the Jews had expected.
The Holy Spirit is the counselor, helper and comforter (Romans 5:5 (javascript:quote('Romans_5_5')), John 15:26 (javascript:quote('John_15_26')), 16:13-15 (javascript:quote('John_16_13_15'))). The Holy Spirit is, in a way, the emissary the Father and Son have sent to us. The Father and Son speak to us, guide us, and send us Their love via the Holy Spirit.
The original New Testament used the Greek term Pneúma tó Hágion. It literally means "the Holy Wind," and it conveyed the idea of the breath of God as invisible and immaterial but powerful. The old King James Version of the Bible usually translated this into English as "Holy Ghost." However, the word "ghost" has now taken on the meaning of a disembodied soul, and modern Bible versions use the term "Holy Spirit" instead.
The exact relationship between God the Father, Jesus the Son, and the Holy Spirit is never spelled out in the Bible, and it may well be beyond our human ability to understand. The doctrine of the Trinity is the Christian Church's attempt to reconcile the various Bible teachings and to understand this great spiritual mystery.

wow great reg. love it. gonna copy/paste. do you mind.? except I have to disagree about one thing... I don't think He gives us problems (or trials) but rather He allows these in our life .
I agree I don't believe God gives us problems either. My hubby says what happens in our lives, we bring on ourselves, be it good or bad. I asked him why than does God allow children to be hurt, so young and innocent, if they are not capable of sinning, really, as children. He told me that is still humans doing, not God's. I have so many questions sometimes :o and trying to learn. I do believe with all my heart, I just have a hard time understanding all the pain in the world. That's why hubby and I were talking about this, and he was telling me, it is not God's will for all this pain, it is our own doing, as human beings. Sinners, thus suffering. Meaning we bring on our own suffering by sinning.

Here's another good link:

http://www.beliefnet.com/nllp/Inspiration.aspx?WT.mc_id=Inspiration03&date=02-05-2008

Bless you know I think we all questions from time to time,mostly during the times when we are going thru the nightmares that we have been living,and the paster at our church told me that we are not alone,its our hearts way of trying to make sence of something nature didnt intend for us as being very maternal to go thru,in other words,when we became mothers,all was to go well in regaurds to raising our children,when it dosnt,well it shatters our world,makes us have our Q&A"S.

Thank you Mama K. Thank you Everybody for all your input here. I wish I had found God before. I guess this is what you all mean by "It's in Gods Time".

WOW! What a great thread. Learning so much. Gotta figure out how to print some of this stuff.

Can anyone tell me a good version of the Bible to get for beginners? I'm meaning one that is in plain english that I can understand better. I have a few but I gotta tell ya it's almost like greek to me. Thought I could go back and forth between plain english and the other versions and it would help me understand better.

O! I hear ya, I find myself finding things on the internet. I'm working on the avid reading thing, I seem to be an avid message boarder here though. I learn alot from everybody here who minister me everyday.

My current question is:

Why are biblical persons referred to as living 160 years etc? I know there must be a simple explanation.

Same same, guilty here. My son who is in though, asked for a Bible when he was like 10, and he knows it inside and out. My Aunt sent me one called "The Life Recovery Bible" and it explains the verses and also has daily devotionals. I just sent one to my son.

My current question is:

Why are biblical persons referred to as living 160 years etc? I know there must be a simple explanation.
This is a D'Gal question! :thumbsup:

?????? Good one Bless.
I do better when I have something to look at in my hand. My internet savvy is very lacking. I would probably go through at least 1 ink cartridge a day if I went out there. Definitely not in the budget. I'm sure someone will come along and point me in the right direction.

Reggie, I wish your Son would log on here right about now. hehe!
O, thats funny about the ink. hehe! There oughta be a law huh!

Shall we start guessing the answer on that one on our own? laughing! Wonder what we would come up with.

O, i just copy and paste to "word" (micro-soft office word). If you don't have that, you can download "Open Office" for free, it works the same way. Than you can print off only what you want to save.
http://www.openoffice.org/

Reg, thanks for trying but :confused: :confused: :confused: and :confused: :confused: :confused: .

I really need to get that computer dummy book.:D

Hee hee, they have some good ones at the Library....and yes, they still have those too, LOL.

Here's a link for us beginners:

http://www.allaboutgod.com/bible-facts.htm

still searching for more............

This is a D'Gal question! :thumbsup:

well, I called my assistant pastor and asked this from him.. hmmmm very technical.
basically... simplely put......
back in the Old Testament, the oxygen was purer. there wasn't alot of gases n things in the atmosphere. they ate more natural grains n such.
plus the gene pools were cleaner, but as sin started to grow between cultures etc, the gene pools became 'dirty' if you will.

here are a couple places you can check out to get better explanations..

creationscience evangelism > drdino.com video "garden of eden" #2.

sorry that is the best I can do on this one.

O... there are Bibles out there that are called paralell (sp) bibles, and they contain 2 versions up to 4 versions. my husband likes the New American Standard. I like the New King James... more original w/o the thees n thous. more plain english. used to like New International but found out it leaves out part of the Lords' Prayer. plus the newer versions of this bible are leaving out more important factors

reg... your husband is correct. God gave man free choice. that is the bummer... man chooses to sin & to live his own life rather than one in Him.

there is something you can download onto computer.. it is called E Sword. has a lot of good stuff there.

Looks like there is a trip to the christian book store for me in the very near future. Will have to make sure I have pen and paper when I go for a wish list cause I just know I'm gonna want to go nuts. Thanks D'gal.

Thanks to you too Reggie. A place for me to get started before I get to the bookstore.

Oh right! I totally forgot I had asked that question to my mum. She said about the same thing too. Nutrition and Gene Pull factors. Yeesh! I forgot but I'm glad D'Gal posted some answers here here. Thankque D'gal!

Bless.. anytime my dear anytime. :)

"I believe that friends are quiet angels who lift us to our feet when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly"

:thumbsup: Yes, Thank you D'Gal! I'm in shock though. I was expecting some sort of math equation explanation, haha! I didn't think they really lived THAT long! :eek:

reg... actually as you read through the OT, some lived to be 800 or so yrs. can you imagine ! after the flood is when the time frame started declineing I believe.

another place to check on line for questions/answers...
http://www.answersingenesis.org/
his name is ken hamm.

800 or longer???? I would be literally falling apart!

I imagine that back then you werent middle age till you were maybe 300 give or take a few. Abraham and Sara didn't have Issac until they were well Abraham was 100 !! and to think that years ago, cary grant thought it something that he fathered his first child when he was in his 60's or 70's hhaa ha

LOL, oh my gosh! Could you imagine???? There wasn't even Viagra then either!

Ok, so really dumb ??.... was there all these religions back then? And does the Bible say if it is wrong to belong to one of these religions? Examples: Catholic, Baptist, Jehova's Witnesses, and all the others out there? I mean, how is one supposed to know which is the right one???

reg.. yes and no. there were the Baal worshipers etc. God / Christ is the ONLY true living God. Jesus said "I am the Way the Truth and the Life.. No man comes to the Father but by ME." He is the only bridge to Heaven and our Father. He says when we pray and ask IN HIS NAME, etc. there are a lot of cults out there, even my granddaughters inlaws are involved w/ one that says ALL will go to heaven. no sin. don't read the black (words) in bible... read the white.. that is make it up as you go. If something someone says doesn't line up w/ the Word of God,, don't believe it. even preachers who do their own sermons.. if what they say doesn't line up..........
there are a lot of scripture references that refer to 'other' teachings, etc. and to beware of them.

I was raised Catholic, but than I didn't keep up with it, and now according to the Catholic faith, I am a cast out for divorcing, re-marrying, just on and on. A few times here and there I have went to other churches, but never felt right about what they were saying. It's confusing to me. So I do my own thing, in my own home and heart, and try to learn now, on my own. I know there are "false prophets" but that's what I mean about religion. How does one know which one is the right one?

gonna try and get some info for you tonite @ church. get back with you tomorrow.

dgirl good information I believe we are accountable to only what the word says. It is our responsibility to "study to shew thyself approved". I trust my pastor but still study what he has preached if I am not sure. I was raised in a denomination and 3 1/2 years ago realized it was not true and it is a well known denomination but God has made it very clear on many occasions I am now where I should be and he is pleased. I think we have to be careful to not be committed to a denomination to the point that we do not study for ourselves and have our eyes and ears open to Him. Please don't think I am dogging denomination because it is also scripture to be faithful to the doctrine but at judgement there will be no priest or pastor just us and God maybe I posted in wrong place....... rambling again

Lavina I don't think you are rambling, that is how I feel about it too. That's why I am wondering though, are we supposed to belong to a denomination, and if so, how do we know which ones are the false ones? I don't go to church anymore, only because the ones I have tried, don't seem to "practice what they preach" and because I am scared of following the wrong one. But I do wish I could find a congregation to go to and worship with others. Confused yet? LOL

Lavina, you are right on the button. That is something our pastor tells us ... if we have a question about something he says, then we should go to the Word and see if what he says lines up w/ the Word. many preachers who do 'sermons' preach their version of something. "Study to show thyself approved... 2 Tim 2:15

Reg..I have some things for you, but gotta get working so will be back in awhile. sorry. running late today.

one more good search application for scripture helps etc...

searchGod'sWord.org

Thanks D'Gal, your the bestest! Have a Blessed day! :)

Lavina I don't think you are rambling, that is how I feel about it too. That's why I am wondering though, are we supposed to belong to a denomination, and if so, how do we know which ones are the false ones? I don't go to church anymore, only because the ones I have tried, don't seem to "practice what they preach" and because I am scared of following the wrong one. But I do wish I could find a congregation to go to and worship with others. Confused yet? LOL

Hey Reg. on break so will be quick here, then back @ lunch.

denominations.. yes, there are some we need to watch against. The main thing w/ church is that Christ told us 'not to forsake the gathering of the saints', meaning getting together to fellowship, learn, grow, together. actually, where we go is a bldg. we are the church. a 'false' denomination, or church, or teaching .. is anything that teaches something different than what the Word of God says. a lot of people say 'oh you can't take it literall. but that is how we are supposed to take it. why would God have said something if He didn't mean it 'that way'. some people say 'times change' so we have to think God does too. NOt. God is the same yesterday today and forever. He doesn't change his mind just because things in the world change.
and you are right about avoiding some of the churches because they don't 'practice' what they preach. however, man is not perfect, we fall ... but it is a matter again of if what they preach/teach lines up w/ the Word.
I can give you a sample of false doctrines to watch out for if you pm me.
as far as a 'good' church to attend.... try these points.
1. Does it line up with the teachings of Christ.
2. Does my spirit feel peaceful here, am I 'bothered' and can't explain it ?
3. if your spirit seems peaceful inside you, and you feel comfortable there, and it 'feels like home' then that may be a good sign of the right place.
but # 1 is the most important.
some people don't like a church because they get offended by something. although they truly believed the Lord led them to that church. larry & I have found that if our 'toes get stepped on' maybe there is a reason and we need to ask the Lord if we need correction on something in our life. toe stepping is sometimes good.

Thank you D'Gal, this is very helpful. Yes, please when you get the chance, email or pm me a list. I really want to find a nice place to go before my son comes home, and than bring him. He loves church, he's always been a believer and knows the Bible inside and out. So I want him to meet a whole new group of people, since he will be new here, and have positive support around him, and still be doing something he will enjoy. It's going to take some work to remain clean and off drugs. So thank you D'Gal in advance! Sorry for rambling on there. :)

reggie.. you never ramble... whatever we say on here is something we have inside us wanting to come out. if we ramble, it is necessary at that moment. :)

ok. will get back to you on that as soon as I can.

[quote=reggie42 how do we know which ones are the false ones and because I am scared of following the wrong one. But I do wish I could find a congregation to go to and worship with others.

God led us to the church we go to now and it was made very clear. If you ask Him he will let you know where He wants you and what is "truth".
I believe God knew what was going to happen in our family with Andrew and I know that if it had not been for those in my church I would not be here now it was that devastating. Anyway God will guide you you just have to listen.

absolutely Lavina. We have attended many different churches, some only once to know it wasn't where the Lord wanted us. these last 4 yrs we attend a church that is a 40 minute drive one way (2-3 x's a week). it is a distance, but that is where we feel God wants us. we recently discussed finding something closer but have not felt the Lord in that. so we will continue to make that drive.
and, with my son in prison, I also feel that those @ church support us rather than looking down on us. they have even sent sunday school drawings etc, and have done things for David's kids which we bring to church w/us. little things but big to the kids.
sometimes, church feels like a second home. but Regg... when you do find the church you feel is right, don't ever get comfortable there. for one thing,, you stop growing when you are too comfortable in your 'comfort zone' and also, God may up and move you.

If I must add reggie42 when you do find that church where God has lead you make sure they have Bible study and or Prayer and Praise. For me Sunday is good but I need fuel during the week and that is what the mid week re-newal is for me because we know that things happen and we need to be around other praying members. I enjoy Prayer and Praise because we lift up all those on the prayer list and pray for them and also give our praise reports of what God has done for us. My prayer for you is that you will listen to God's voice when deciding where he wants you to be.

Dutchgirl you have given some very important and good information here, I pray that God will continue to use you to be an ambassador for him.

Sonyarod.. thank you for that. I doubt myself a lot. I only want to do what He leads and am trying to learn to listen more, and not be in a rush to answer something on my own. I found I needed to put my days into priority EVERY DAY. somedays I would just go straight to puter before getting into the Word and giving Him time first. Wrong. I am now learning to spend time w/ Him first and He rewards me by giving me what I need when I need. that isn't to say I don't still get off on my own @ times, so I ask for forgiveness in advance if/when you see me doing that.

Thank you Sonyarod and D'Gal, I do hope I find something soon. It is like a calling to me, and I know it is what the Lord is wanting me to do. Hubby knows a Colonel at work who also is a preacher, so he is going to ask him about his church. I also want to do the Praise and Prayers wherever I go, that is so important, I think. Well I was telling Bless and a few others last week, about how I signed my son up for some Bible study courses. He has not got that information yet. And than last night, I FINALLY got 2 letters from him, Praise God, and guess what? He has hand written ME a 3 page Bible study, of his own! Coincidence? No way! The Lord is working on me as well as my son! I just had to share that with ya'll. :) I may be back with alot of questions, LOL, as I do not ( shamefully) know the Bible. So I'm going to look up what my son is telling me, and I'm sure I'll be back, totally confused!

Thank you Sonyarod and D'Gal, I do hope I find something soon. It is like a calling to me, and I know it is what the Lord is wanting me to do. Hubby knows a Colonel at work who also is a preacher, so he is going to ask him about his church. I also want to do the Praise and Prayers wherever I go, that is so important, I think. Well I was telling Bless and a few others last week, about how I signed my son up for some Bible study courses. He has not got that information yet. And than last night, I FINALLY got 2 letters from him, Praise God, and guess what? He has hand written ME a 3 page Bible study, of his own! Coincidence? No way! The Lord is working on me as well as my son! I just had to share that with ya'll. :) I may be back with alot of questions, LOL, as I do not ( shamefully) know the Bible. So I'm going to look up what my son is telling me, and I'm sure I'll be back, totally confused!

Reg, you are on the right track and the best thing to do is take your time and make sure you are moving in the will of God. Praise God for your son, my spirit is telling me that when he gets out he is going to be a mighty man of GOD.

We like lots of questions because it takes us to the Bible also so don't worry we can be totally confused together (that's what friends are for).

Have a Blessed Weekend and Get Ready! Get Ready! Get Ready! because God is getting ready to take you to a place you have never been before.

Get Ready! Get Ready! Get Ready! because God is getting ready to take you to a place you have never been before.
Kinda like this?

"Heaven, the final frontier. These are the voyages of the starship Get Ready. Its mission: To find the new world. To seek out Gods Word and new civilization. To boldly go where no man has gone before."

Somezing like that? I Just felt the star trek theme coming on suddenly.

I should put this in praise reports but wanted to here.........God just always seems to know when we have all we can take for now............my daughter in law was moving to where my son has started work release and she has been out of church. Her sons ( my grandsons) live with me and one goes to christian school. I have been praying for God to take care of the situation knowing the boys need to be in church. My son wanted to find a non denominational church that that would "tickle his ears". Last week a friend Shanna had not seen in a couple of years called her and asked her to go to church so Sunday nite they went and it was to our church. I didn't know but she said she cried the whole service and is coming back this Sunday with the friend. Today she called me and said she is buying a house here so is not moving to Peoria! She says it is one Lance will like because it has a big garage so they will stay here. The boys in church and christian school and God is dealing with Mom. Lance will have to give our church a chance now because it is his families church and I know once he starts he will love it. It is so neat to see God work sometimes its just hard to stand when everything seems to be fallling around us. We have been in 30 days of prayer and fasting and are starting revival in a couple weeks and can see God moving and working. Anyway just wanted to share how cool God is!

That is awesome Lavina.
and Reg.. just remember to check anything a preacher says w/ the Word, if it lines up.. praise God, if it doesn't...keep looking. and questions are good..it is how we learn.

Bless. too funny. my hubby was a Trekkie from waayayyaya back.

Lavina that is truly awesome! :) God is so Good! :)
Bless, you are always such a fantastic day brightener!

I should put this in praise reports but wanted to here.........God just always seems to know when we have all we can take for now............my daughter in law was moving to where my son has started work release and she has been out of church. Her sons ( my grandsons) live with me and one goes to christian school. I have been praying for God to take care of the situation knowing the boys need to be in church. My son wanted to find a non denominational church that that would "tickle his ears". Last week a friend Shanna had not seen in a couple of years called her and asked her to go to church so Sunday nite they went and it was to our church. I didn't know but she said she cried the whole service and is coming back this Sunday with the friend. Today she called me and said she is buying a house here so is not moving to Peoria! She says it is one Lance will like because it has a big garage so they will stay here. The boys in church and christian school and God is dealing with Mom. Lance will have to give our church a chance now because it is his families church and I know once he starts he will love it. It is so neat to see God work sometimes its just hard to stand when everything seems to be fallling around us. We have been in 30 days of prayer and fasting and are starting revival in a couple weeks and can see God moving and working. Anyway just wanted to share how cool God is!

So many great things are happening! That is fantastic news! Praise God! Keep on working it Lavina! A big garage sounds so good! A place of his own.

Lavina,that is a wonderful fresh start for lance,and god is answering sooo many of your mommy prayers,and now he is going to open those doors for lance and his family,my prayers are with you and them,Im praying hard for your family,the world is there for the taking.

Forgiveness....Something I am working on, regarding the people running our prisons. Pray for me, I need alot of help with this one.

Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right, persevering, and steadfast spirit within me. Cast me not away from Your presence and take not Your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of Your salvation and uphold me with a willing spirit.
Psalm 51: 10-12 (http://bible.gospelcom.net/passage/?search=Psalm%2051:%2010-12;&version=45;)

Be gentle and forbearing with one another and, if one has a difference (a grievance or complaint) against another, readily pardoning each other; even as the Lord has [freely] forgiven you, so must you also [forgive]. Colossians 3: 13 (http://bible.gospelcom.net/passage/?search=Colossians%203:%2013;&version=45;)

And whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him and let it drop (leave it, let it go), in order that your Father Who is in heaven may also forgive you your [own] failings and shortcomings and let them drop. Mark 11:25 (http://bible.gospelcom.net/passage/?search=Mark%2011:%2025;&version=45;)

I think you are all beautiful people and God does get us through daily

Reggie Great! Putting God's word in your heart is the best! He says we must forgive but our human minds do not forget only God can forget. I have a hard time forgiving also. One thing I do is try to look for the reason. Then it is hard to "blame" someone. God got angry and that is okay if someone is doing someone wrong but although the system stinks it is run by so many that you are not really angry with one person just a thing "a system". This shows we are living in the end times because it is all scripural and those that endure to the end will win. Read about Steven and Paul and Job they endured much more than we could comprehend and also remember what Jesus went through for us and he did NOTHING wrong. Can you even imagine! I hope this makes some kind of sense.

Thanks Lavina, I have been tested lately with hatred and resentment but I know that is not what the Lord wants me to fill my heart with. So I am learning to forgive, and be forgiven for my anger. It is a struggle, but I will not give in, that would just make me like "them". And yes, your post makes perfect sense! God Bless.

hey reg. here is another way to combat the fiery darts of the enemy... Ephesians 6:10-18. Put on the armor of God. head to toe protection.

Beating off the Evil!

Just read it D'Gal, thank you! I like that one, and the "shield of faith"....and the buckle of truth. Oh, that is good one, thank you! I have some that Jancy gave me too. I'll be back with those. Oh I feel a little more power and strength every day. It feels good! God Bless!!!

right on Reg. the Word says Resist the devil and he will flee from you.

when we fill ourselves w/ His word and speak the Word of truth, there is no room for evil, or fear, or anything negative.

just my 2 cents we should put on the armour every day because we don't know what the day holds and it will help before we even are aware.

you are so right Lavina, everyday. hear that reg ?

well spoken lavina,you know every day I have to fight off that bitterness I feel,sometimes I even shock myself at the things that I have become able to feel,but that isnt me,I know in my heart,I am capable of being the best hearted and most careing ,sometimes to a fault even,but I only have to remind myself that if I let those feelings eat at my soul,then Iam defeating the very purpose of why god put me here in the first place.

D'Gal??? I know you have some good suggestions for us to read regarding "controlling" our bitterness and resentment....I struggle daily with this, but I know I must forgive, not hate. And when I truly do forgive, I feel so much peace...even the anger subsides! :)

Hey Reggie. I am @ work right now, but let me get back w/ you ok. probably tomorrow a.m. that is something I too work on because of my ex. (davids 'dad'). I know how hard it is. will get back to you .
love ya.

Thanks D'Gal, I look foward to what you have to say, always GOOD! Like this link you shared, I'm on it right now, I love it...this is what I am reading now:

The LORD is my light and my salvation. Who is there to fear? The LORD is my life's fortress. Who is there to be afraid of? Evildoers closed in on me to tear me to pieces. My opponents and enemies stumbled and fell. Even though an army sets up camp against me, my heart will not be afraid. Even though a war breaks out against me, I will still have confidence in the LORD.

Here's the link in case ya'll missed it:
http://www.godsword.org/cgi-bin/gwstore.cgi?cart_id=2614952_97736&page=enc8.htm

and this:

The Lord's eyes are on those who do what he approves. His ears hear their prayer. The Lord confronts those who do evil. Who will harm you if you are devoted to doing what is good? But even if you suffer for doing what God approves, you are blessed. Don't be afraid of those who want to harm you. Don't get upset. --1 Peter 3:12-14

Hallelujah!

hey reg, doing good. keep this up and you wont need me anymore. eek

Reg you are doing great just keep going and when God sees the sincerity he instills it in our hearts. Just an off the wall question okay? I just can't get the armour to guard against paranoia. Does anyone have problems with this or is it just my situation. I almost HATE being around people sometimes wondering what do they REALLY think. I keep trying to check myself and call it by its name and who is putting it there but just can't seem to work through it.

Lavina, I wish I could answer that without going into guessing at a million ifs ands and maybe's. If these people are anything like myself prior to all this, don't be paranoid cuz most likely they are just as numb to it as I was. Bopping thru the day, life moving on.

Lavina. yeah I understand that feeling. I have been insecure all my life. even now still a little. like here at work. I sit in my cubicle w/ others all around me, they gab, they give each other little things, etc etc. me, I just sit here w/ the Lord. Being in a crowd and being all alone. doesn't help the insecurities. especially after David went to prison. I always wonder who knows, what are they thinking. But I KNOW that God is more important than these. It only matters what He thinks. And He thinks I - you - we all are gems in His sight. our minds are our worst enemy, becuase that is where the enemy comes in for attack. and then we don't know if it is our own mind or him . that is why we are told to fill our hearts and minds with the Word. in the end, it does not matter what anyone thinks of us. their opinion will not change whether or not we go to Heaven w/ the Lord. it is only our relationship with HIM that counts. You said "I keep trying to check myself and call it by its name and who is putting it there but just can't seem to work through it." yes you can... Phil 4:13... I can do all things in Christ who strengthens me"

Hello Sisters! Happy Valentine's Day to all! :) D'Gal, I will ALWAYS need you, your my personal mentor! Besides, I love you dearly! Lavina, believe me, being a convicted felon, I do have those insecurities, but I know that they are just that. Than I put on my big-girl britches and say to myself, "WHO CARES WHAT THEY THINK".....they don't know me. They talked about Jesus Christ too, and I don't have time for "judgement" or small minds. Besides, like D'Gal says, only the Lord's word is what matters, what He KNOWS about me. Don't let it bother you, YOU know YOU and the LORD KNOWS YOU and THAT is ALL that MATTERS! Love and Blessings and of course (((hugs))). :)

Hey Reggie. sorry I haven't gotten back to you. late night @ church last night. am soooo tired. but will get on those scriptures for you very soon .... until then here are a couple.

Eph. 4:31 and Heb 12:15

Hi D'Gal, that's ok, I understand busy these days...:)
I found one today, that spoke volumes to me, Psalm 143. This weekend I'm going to the Christian book store to look for a beginner Bible, LOL, if you can recommend one, that would be great! Thank you for all your help, I appreciate it very much. Love and Blessings!

Hey Reg.. gosh there are so many Bible versions out there. My husband likes New American Standard. I like King James 2 w/ thompson chain reference. the KJ2 is really close to King James original just w/o the thees n thous, makes easier reading. but I like the thompson chain reference in the center of pages, it gives other scripture references to verses. They have a lot of new Bibles out that are from different preachers, like John McArthur, Charles Stanley, Max Lucado. they are pobrably good too, but then they also give you thier interpretations. hubby and I tend to stay away from mans interpretation . even our preacher @ church tells us, if we question something he says, look in the Word and see if it lines up w/ Gods Word. Don't know if this helps, so good luck on your Bible shopping. I will do some study tonite so I can go back and answer some of your earlier questions that I put off answering.
Gonna take oldest grandson to see my son / his dad tomorrow. !! yipee !! it'll be our second visit, his first w/ his dad since july 07.

Psalms 143 excellent. I also like Psam 102:19-20

:fb: :fb: :fb: Praise God!!!! I am soooooo happy to hear this good news! Have a wonderful visit D'Gal, FINALLY, David will see his son! :D God is good!
P.S. have a safe trip, God Bless!

d'girl I also like the Thompson Chain I had 2 of them and gave Andrew one for his birthday last month. I always stay with King James Version because as you said some are mans translation. I know the NIV takes out verses, Reg you can get online and look up different versions to get other professional opinions. Now a selfish note..........I got to go to Texas Roadhouse for dinner and got 4 new skirts for my birthday exciting I love the clearance racks and really needed skirts.

:fb: :fb: :fb: Praise God!!!! I am soooooo happy to hear this good news! Have a wonderful visit D'Gal, FINALLY, David will see his son! :D God is good!
P.S. have a safe trip, God Bless!

Jumping too! D'gal and her hubby and Grandson are probly half way there by now. Turbo Engines On and everything.

Testimonys say how they feel Jesus's Love in such a powerful way. What is it that you all feel? Rumour has it, The Brick Wall wants to know how it feels.

D'Gal, so glad that one of the kids finally gets to see their dad. Hope it is/was a wonderful visit.

Just got a NKJV Bible. I'll see how that works for me. Most of what they had was NIV's. Was warned against those by several people. Also, picked up When I Lay My Isaac Down. Heard good things about that. Gonna give it a try.

The Brick Wall wants to know how it feels.


Well I know what a brick wall feels like....and looks like......like TDCJ.

D'Gal, I'm so in hopes by the time you read these posts, that you and your family have had a wonderful visit with your precious David. You certainly deserve it. I'm so happy for David.
Wendy

Hello all. :) well we picked grandson (15) up @ 6:30 a.m. and headed south. 3 1\2 hrs later, we are there. It was a good visit. it is nice to get 2 hrs instead of 30 min county time. since this was grson 1st visit, we let them talk most. He is a good boy and loves his dad. Dad loves him a lot. I asked on our way home " well was it worth spending the day w/ a couple old fogie grandparents.? he said grandma it was an awesome day thank you . does the heart good.
next plan get the two younger ones taken care of so they can see their dad too.
well, I am bushed, been long day. going bedy by

Sleep with the Angels D'Gal....God Bless You!!!!! What an awesome Grand-Son!!!! :D I am soooooooooo HAPPY for you and your family! Thank the good Lord, you are there to make this all happen! Praise God!!!! ((((hugs)))) and love.... :thumbsup:

Mission Accomplished! Hearing the mission impossible theme song fade out to a dead stop. wahoo!
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Hello all. :) well we picked grandson (15) up @ 6:30 a.m. and headed south. 3 1\2 hrs later, we are there. It was a good visit. it is nice to get 2 hrs instead of 30 min county time. since this was grson 1st visit, we let them talk most. He is a good boy and loves his dad. Dad loves him a lot. I asked on our way home " well was it worth spending the day w/ a couple old fogie grandparents.? he said grandma it was an awesome day thank you . does the heart good.
next plan get the two younger ones taken care of so they can see their dad too.
well, I am bushed, been long day. going bedy by

:) Bless, I needed that picture! Haahaa! You are suuuuccchhhh a BLESSING!

Well I know what a brick wall feels like....and looks like......like TDCJ.

Reggie, Sadly that made me Laugh! Laughingly that made me Sad. You have that special gift.

Me... :banghead: TDCJ....:shake: (there isn't a DuhDuhDaDa smiley to put here) :D
LOL....ahhhhhhhhh but sooooooo true! I'm sure that goes for every DOC though, in all fairness.

Me... :banghead: TDCJ....:shake: (there isn't a DuhDuhDaDa smiley to put here) :D
LOL....ahhhhhhhhh but sooooooo true! I'm sure that goes for every DOC though, in all fairness.

Reggie, I just caught the tail wind on the Vent thread. Omg.
:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

Dgal,big Smiles For You And Your Family,may This Happy Day Last 4ever.

BLESSINGS FOR BLESS,SHE IS A BLESSING TO US ALL!AND REG NEEDS HER OWN REGIMENT{ARMY}NO,UH OH,WELL:o :eek: NOW THAT DIDNT MAKE ANY SENCE:o :confused: :( WELL,HELL, IM GOING TO BED,I LOVE ALL MY SISTERS:) :D :cool: :thumbsup: :p ;) NIGHT{TYLENOLPM STARTING TO WORRRK:D }

the only bummer of the visit was David said that since he has been there, 7mos.., even though he has requested a visit from chaplain, and though he knows they come by through there, he has yet had that privalege. :( I offered to call and request but of course he says.. " mom I can't have my mommy calling for things" not a good thing. hehee oh well, so please pray that his next request will be granted

D'gal, I think it is wonderful that David is asking to see the Chaplain. It must be a joy for you to see the huge difference he has made in his life, in such a short time. You have always said that you thought God had a plan for him, and he is proving you right. With the changes he has made thus far, I think he will make a huge difference to many a mother's son. I pray he sees his Chaplain next time around.
Wendy

thank you Wendy. yes, even though he accepted the Lord while still in county, I was concerned that once he got to prison, that he would slowly forget that and just be one of the millions there. But he still holds strong, is growing, and showing that this time it is for real. I know first that God allowed him to go to prison to have time alone w/ Him. that was the whole prayer I prayed for him. That God would change his life and save him. He has done that, and now I pray that as David gets more grounded and allowed some privelges he will be a help to others. Our God still works in our favor when we allow Him free access to our lives.

Psalm 27

A Psalm of David.

1 The LORD is my light and my salvation;
Whom shall I fear?
The LORD is the strength of my life;
Of whom shall I be afraid?
2 When the wicked came against me
To eat up my flesh,
My enemies and foes,
They stumbled and fell.
3 Though an army may encamp against me,
My heart shall not fear;
Though war may rise against me,
In this I will be confident.

4 One thing I have desired of the LORD,
That will I seek:
That I may dwell in the house of the LORD
All the days of my life,
To behold the beauty of the LORD,
And to inquire in His temple.
5 For in the time of trouble
He shall hide me in His pavilion;
In the secret place of His tabernacle
He shall hide me;
He shall set me high upon a rock.

6 And now my head shall be lifted up above my enemies all around me;
Therefore I will offer sacrifices of joy in His tabernacle;
I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the LORD.

7 Hear, O LORD, when I cry with my voice!
Have mercy also upon me, and answer me.
8 When You said, “Seek My face,”
My heart said to You, “Your face, LORD, I will seek.”
9 Do not hide Your face from me;
Do not turn Your servant away in anger;
You have been my help;
Do not leave me nor forsake me,
O God of my salvation.
10 When my father and my mother forsake me,
Then the LORD will take care of me.

11 Teach me Your way, O LORD,
And lead me in a smooth path, because of my enemies.
12 Do not deliver me to the will of my adversaries;
For false witnesses have risen against me,
And such as breathe out violence.
13 I would have lost heart, unless I had believed
That I would see the goodness of the LORD
In the land of the living.

14 Wait on the LORD;
Be of good courage,
And He shall strengthen your heart;
Wait, I say, on the LORD!

thanx Reggie

Prayer for the Salvation of the World
Father, hear our prayers for the salvation of the world.
Grant Mercy to all souls that turned away from You.
Open their hearts and minds with Your light.
Gather Your children from the east and the west, from the north and the south.
Have mercy O God on those who do not know You.
Bring them out of darkness into Your light.
You are our saving God who leads us in our salvation.
Protect us from evil.
Bless and praise You O Lord; hear our prayers and answer us.
You, our Savior, are the hope of all the ends of the Earth and the distant seas.
May Your way be known upon Earth; among all nations Your salvation.
We put the world in Your Hands; fill us with Your love.
Grant us peace through Christ, our Lord. Amen.

beautiful prayer Reg. thanks. I just have a quick question for you though......

and what was that you were saying about needing help with scriptures, etc. ??

I think you were pulling our leg. :)

all jesting aside, dear. you are growing by leaps and bounds. does a heart good.

Thanks D'Gal! I find so much peace in scripture, and I'ma learning ma! :)

Psalm 9:
7 But the LORD shall endure forever;
He has prepared His throne for judgment.
8 He shall judge the world in righteousness,
And He shall administer judgment for the peoples in uprightness.

9 The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed,
A refuge in times of trouble.
10 And those who know Your name will put their trust in You;
For You, LORD, have not forsaken those who seek You.

some thing I came across on the net....

Holy Alphabet
Although things are not perfect
Because of trial or pain
Continue in thanksgiving
Do not begin to blame
Even when the times are hard
Fierce winds are bound to blow
God is forever able
Hold on to what you know
Imagine life without His love
Joy would cease to be
Keep thanking Him for all the things
Love imparts to thee
Move out of "Camp Complaining"
No weapon that is known
On earth can yield the power
Praise can do alone
Quit looking at the future
Redeem the time at hand
Start every day with worship
To "thank" is a command
Until we see Him coming
Victorious in the sky
We'll run the race with gratitude
Xalting God most high
Yes, there'll be good times and yes some will be bad, but
Zion waits in glory...where none are ever sad!

Reggie, that's really a beautiful alphabet. It would be nice if they allowed the kids to learn it that way in school. They took God out of schools and then wondered what happened to the schools. Prayers for all of you!

I'mhismom, my thoughts exactly! When watching the news today, there was another school incident, and my hubby asked, "what is wrong with the schools these days"? I said, "they took God out"!

Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; Yes, wait for the Lord. Psalm 27:14

Jesus spake, "These things have I spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world." John 16:33

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.
Joshua 1:9

All things are for your sakes, that the grace, which is spreading to more and more people may cause the giving of thanks to abound to the glory of God. Therefore we do not lose heart, but though our outer man is decaying, yet our inner man is being renewed day by day. For monetary, light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison, while we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen; for the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are eternal.
2 Corinthians. 4:15-18

God Bless All........ :)

O Lord, be gracious unto us; we have waited for thee; be thou their arm every morning our salvation also in the time of trouble.Isaiah 33:2

You Ladies are such an inspiration to me this morn! Thank you! Time Change ugh! Woke up at 4:30 and it's sunday. JOB 27 - Job's final defense.
My favorite is Psalms 25 ~ A prayer for defense, guidance, and pardon. As we turst in God, he grants these same requests for us. This was written by David.

To you, O Lord, I pray. Don't fail me, Lord, for I am trusting you. Don't let my enemies succeed. Don't give them victory over me. None of those who have faith in God will ever be disgraced for trusting him. But all who harm the innocent shall be defeated. Show me the path where I should go, O Lord; point out the right road for me to walk. Lead me; teach me; for you are the God who gives me salvation. I have no hope except in you. Overlook my youthful sins, O Lord! Look at me instead through eyes of mercy and forgiveness, through eyes of everlasting Love and kindness.

We are bombarded today with unlimited appeals to "go my way". TV advertising alone places hundreds of options before us, in addition to appeals made by political parties, cults, false religions, and dozens of other groups. Numerous organizations in cluding Christian organizations, seek to motivate us to "support the cause." Add to that the dozens of decisions we must make concerning our jobs, our families, our money, our society, and we become desperate for someone to show us the right way. If you find yourself pulled in several directions, remember that the Lord "will teach the ways that are tight and best to those who humbly turn to him" psalms 25:9

" Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you to day. They enemies (in Bible Egyptian used) you see today you will never see again. The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still."
Exodus 14:13-14

I'm loving these scriptures, thank you for these! Blessings to all!

Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.

— Romans 12:12 (http://www.gnpcb.org/esv/search/?q=Romans+12:12)

It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.”

—Deuteronomy 31:8 (http://www.gnpcb.org/esv/search/?q=Deuteronomy+31:8)

“Christ shield me this day: Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ in me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ on my right, Christ on my left, Christ when I lie down, Christ when I arise, Christ in the heart of every person who thinks of me, Christ in the eye that sees me, Christ in the ear that hears me” (from “The Breastplate of St. Patrick”).

just stopped in to see how everyone is doing and wanted to say hi. Reggie looks like you are doing great! I guess I have been in hibernation mode and read a post that says I probably need to stay there. Please don't think anyone said anything wrong its just the way it is. Keep growing Reggie God is surely pleased.

lavina,how are you?good to hear from you,i was asking about you this week,i thought you may be taking a break,i have missed you,bless ems,vi,flymom,dont stay away too long,love ya,moma k

lavina, good to see you . missed you. don't go away long. just short breaks, we all need each other.

amen d gal