A CHRISTIAN THREAD

[tom_no.1]

Welcome to a place where Christ should be exalted and "Self" should be abased!!

Welcome to a place where the BIBLE can be discussed rationally, intelligently, and positively without unnecessary argument!!

Welcome to a place where prayer can be requested and encouraged!!

Welcome to a place where positive and encouraging thoughts from scripture can be shared in a caring and loving way!!

Welcome to a place away from all the arguments, recriminations, and negativity of the outside world!!

Welcome to a place of rest and safety!!

Welcome to a place where Philippians 2:3 is practiced: "Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves."

Welcome to this Christian thread.



(Please leave all aggression, bitterness, and philosophy outside the door and please wipe your feet before coming inside!!)


  

I live in my own little world. But it's OK... They know me Here!

[squiddley_diddley]

There nothing like a little dose of Mother Nature's magic to put things right with the world again.

[oldhorselover-aways]

Good Evening everyone!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNJ9Z1-SAYQ

[writingjessamyn]

Hello everyone! Just popping in to let you know FIL has made it home today finally. He's tired and sore but glad to be home. 🙂

Julie! You be careful with all that raking that you don't pull a muscle when you cough! Glad you had fun.

[survivornikki]

Julie, I am so glad you went. Hope the antibiotic works quickly.

Diane--lovely!

Jess--Good news! Thanks for keeping us posted.

[squiddley_diddley]

Jess: Whooohooo, finally! I hope his recuperation continues to progress quickly now that he's at home. At least, his outlook and mood will improve and that's got to be a plus working in his favour.

[wattie515]

Good Morning All......:-x

[midlife*mom]

Good morning! 🙂

(((((((Nikki)))))))

(((((((Lucie)))))))

(((((((Jess))))))))

(((((((Diane))))))) (Cool video!)

((((((SHIRLEY))))))








--- Remember: You don't stop laughing because you grow old...you grow old because you stop laughing. 🙂

[midlife*mom]

Jess...wonderful news! Answered prayer! Hallelujah!!








--- Remember: You don't stop laughing because you grow old...you grow old because you stop laughing. 🙂

[survivornikki]

Hello, all who are here, and those that flyby.

Pant! Pant! Puff! Puff!--everything dusted, windexed, polished, scrubbed and vacuumed. Rescued my old cat who thinks she can still make dogs run away. Got wonderful crusty rolls and leftover sirloin roast for french dip for dinner, fruit salad made, a brownie in the oven for dropbys. The phone has been blessedly quiet, and I had time to surf some Christian sites. It is only 3:00 and the next 3 hours are all mine just to enjoy.

I just came across this quote by C.S. Lewis. You probably know it, but it is knew to me, and I like it.

"I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen. Not only because I see it, but because I see everything by it."

Hope everyone's day is going well.

[midlife*mom]

Lovely quote, Nikki.

Have a nice dinner!








--- Remember: You don't stop laughing because you grow old...you grow old because you stop laughing. 🙂

[survivornikki]

(((((Julie))))):-x

[valve37]

Falwell newsletter: Anyone notice similarities here in Canada?
Gary

Celebrating Easter in the Modern Culture

As Christians prepare to observe Good Friday (this weekend) and Easter (next weekend), it is becoming increasingly apparent that we are living in a culture that has little room for the Savior.
Let’s examine how Christians are often treated in the modern society.
This week, the Christian Defense Coalition was sponsoring a public Christian celebration in Washington, D.C., when they were ordered to leave a public sidewalk in front of the Library of Congress — as they were kneeling in prayer — even though they had obtained a permit from the Capitol Police. Coalition director, the Rev. Patrick J. Mahoney, noted that anti-war protesters were allowed to spray paint the U.S. Capitol Building with no consequences, while “peaceful Christians were ordered to leave a public sidewalk for praying.”
There is an obvious double standard at play. And this standard is increasingly targeting Christians, especially those who express their faith in the public arena.
We frequently see this type of discrimination in our public schools. We have seen valedictorians literally have microphones turned off during their addresses in order to silence their expressions of faith in Jesus Christ.
School choirs have been told (falsely) that they could not sing Christmas carols, student Bible clubs often have to take legal action to gain their U.S. Supreme Court-authorized right to meet on campus and Bible clubs must often fight to gain their right to advertise or have their ads appear in school publications.
Author David Limbaugh, in “Persecution: How Liberals are Waging War Against Christians,” wrote how a judge threatened public school students, back in 1995, with arrest and incarceration for six months if they mentioned the name of Jesus.
Recently, my National Liberty Journal newspaper reported that 12 Washington state high school students — some immigrants from Russia — were suspended for praying before school. The publication frequently documents these types of cases (since the mainstream media are typically silent on instances of Christian persecution).
At Savannah State University, Christian students were told that their evangelistic outreach efforts were tantamount to “harassment.”
Here in Virginia, William & Mary College took down a historic cross from a chapel because someone said it was offensive. In today’s environment, an offensive Christian symbol will not be tolerated. However, the college’s administration had no problem with authorizing a “Sex Workers' Art Show” on campus.
This is the culture in which we live.
Today, many in authority believe Christianity should be shunned, while sexual hedonism should be explored and embraced.
This week, the talk channels are alive with news of a six-foot chocolate sculpture of Jesus, titled “My Sweet Lord,” that is on display in New York City. It is just another in a long line of “art” exhibits (remember “Piss Christ” and the Virgin Mary display designed with dung?) that denigrate Jesus and those who follow Him.
So what are we to make of this accelerating cultural abhorrence of Christ and Christianity?
Let us look to the Words of Jesus, who reminded us that when we are persecuted for our faith, we are uniquely connected to Him.
“If the world hates you, you know that it hated me before it hated you” (John 15:18, NKJV).
There is no greater privilege than suffering for your defense of the Gospel.
As we prepare to recall the suffering of Jesus on the cross and His glorious resurrection, Christians must determine that we will, more than ever, be ambassadors of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. May we jointly hold to the words of Romans 1:16: “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes ….”

[wattie515]

CHURCH BULLETIN.......


At the evening service tonight, the sermon topic will be "What Is Hell?" -- come early and listen to our choir practice. :-x

[squiddley_diddley]

:^O

[midlife*mom]

Hey everyone....

The Easter Bunny decided to stay at our house this year...




Welcome "Sprinkles", DD7's new pet. 🙂 :)








--- Remember: You don't stop laughing because you grow old...you grow old because you stop laughing. 🙂

[squiddley_diddley]

Aaaaaawww what a cutie he is! Welcome to CTS "Sprinkles" :-x

[survivornikki]

Welcome Sprinkles! (watch out though, understand the dog thinks you look tastey)

Julie, I have never seen a picture of DD7. What an absolute doll.

(((Valve)))

Hope you are doing well Susan.

[themagicoftime]

valve if you happen by you might find this link of interest.

http://www.cbc.ca/ideas/massey/massey2006.html

I was out driving this evening and caught the final lecture on cbc of this year's Massey lectures. Margaret Sommerville was the guest lecturer this year. I did not hear the first four evenings but was much impressed by the final one. As she spoke on ethics I was impressed at her grasp and deep understanding on the subject - especially on her thoughts of hope etc. What really did surprise me was how she showed and proved small l liberal thinking was often narrow minded and not the small c conservative social thinking that is often labeled that way. (She of cource explained there were exceptions). The link does not have the actual lecture (only number one) but if you are inclined it does provide info on obtaining the transcripts. If the other lectures were of similiar quality they would be worth listening to.

[midlife*mom]

Thanks, Nikki & Lulu.

Hubs and DD7 are building a hutch together tomorrow. I will take pics. 🙂

We are hoping that the "bunny connection" will help her with her acedemia, i.e., incorporating as much bunny stuff into her studies as possible. The tutor said that anything DD loves or is passionate about will help her learn. Here's hoping! :)








--- Remember: You don't stop laughing because you grow old...you grow old because you stop laughing. 🙂

[s.brake]

Valve 37:
I suggest you re-read Matthew, the sermon on the Mount where Christ suggests(?) that those who seek their reward in public get it!!!