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I live in my own little world. But it's OK... They know me Here!
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!
Afternoon, All! A little story to share with you. Remember how I was wondering how to explain Easter to my 4 year old? Well, she never brought it up and we kind of let it slide. Today she came home from Sunday school with the craft she made and she told me a story. The craft is two paper plates on a popsicle stick. On one side is a happy face, on the other is a sad face. Here is her story:
"Once upon a time, there were some bad people and they put nails in Jesus' hands and put him on a cross. He died and his friends were sad." (she holds up the sad face here with a forlorn look on her face). I asked her what happened next. She said, "Then Jesus came back to life and his friends were so happy!" She jumped up and down and turned the popsicle stick so the happy side was showing.
So it turned out that I needn't have worried that it would be too much for her. The Sunday school teacher explained it in a simple way to her. (And the teacher just happens to be my aunt too!).
"Once upon a time, there were some bad people and they put nails in Jesus' hands and put him on a cross. He died and his friends were sad." (she holds up the sad face here with a forlorn look on her face). I asked her what happened next. She said, "Then Jesus came back to life and his friends were so happy!" She jumped up and down and turned the popsicle stick so the happy side was showing.
So it turned out that I needn't have worried that it would be too much for her. The Sunday school teacher explained it in a simple way to her. (And the teacher just happens to be my aunt too!).
Though some of the ladies might enjoy this. Sorry couldn't find the music. http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/alisonkrauss/downtotherivertopray.html
ALISON KRAUSS LYRICS
"Down To The River To Pray"
As i went down to the river to pray
Studyin about that good ol' way and who shall wear the starry crown?
Good Lord show me the way!
O sisters let's go down
Lets go down, Come on down
O sisters lets go down
Down in the river to pray
As I went down in the river to pray
Studyin about that good ol way
And who shall wear the robe & crown
Good Lord show me the way
O brothers lets go down
Let's go down, Come on down
O brothers lets go down
Down in the river to pray
As I went down in the river to pray
Studyin about that good ol way
And who shall wear the starry crown?
Good lord show me the way
O fathers lets go down
Let's go down, Come on down
O fathers lets go down
Down in the river to pray
As I went down in the river to pray studying about that good ol way
And who shall wear th robe and crown
Good Lord show me the way
O mothers lets go down
Come on down, don't you wanna go down?
O Mothers lets go down
Down in the river to pray
As I went down in the river to pray
Studin about that good ol' way
And who shall wear the starry crown?
Good Lord show me the way
O sinners lets go down
Lets go down, come on down
O sinners lets go down
Down in the river to pray
As I went down in the river to pray
Studyin about that good ol way
And who shall wear the Robe and crown?
Good Lord show me the way
ALISON KRAUSS LYRICS
"Down To The River To Pray"
As i went down to the river to pray
Studyin about that good ol' way and who shall wear the starry crown?
Good Lord show me the way!
O sisters let's go down
Lets go down, Come on down
O sisters lets go down
Down in the river to pray
As I went down in the river to pray
Studyin about that good ol way
And who shall wear the robe & crown
Good Lord show me the way
O brothers lets go down
Let's go down, Come on down
O brothers lets go down
Down in the river to pray
As I went down in the river to pray
Studyin about that good ol way
And who shall wear the starry crown?
Good lord show me the way
O fathers lets go down
Let's go down, Come on down
O fathers lets go down
Down in the river to pray
As I went down in the river to pray studying about that good ol way
And who shall wear th robe and crown
Good Lord show me the way
O mothers lets go down
Come on down, don't you wanna go down?
O Mothers lets go down
Down in the river to pray
As I went down in the river to pray
Studin about that good ol' way
And who shall wear the starry crown?
Good Lord show me the way
O sinners lets go down
Lets go down, come on down
O sinners lets go down
Down in the river to pray
As I went down in the river to pray
Studyin about that good ol way
And who shall wear the Robe and crown?
Good Lord show me the way
Hi Julie
Yes very nice voice. I heard her on the telly in a commerical and thought I'd look up the song.
Hope your weekend went well.
Well off to bed here....
Take care.
Yes very nice voice. I heard her on the telly in a commerical and thought I'd look up the song.
Hope your weekend went well.
Well off to bed here....
Take care.
Hey Christine.
Thanks for posting that link.....what a beautiful song and amazing video...appears to be part of a film by the credits at the end.
Very glad I checked the thread one more time.
Good nite all
Andrew
Thanks for posting that link.....what a beautiful song and amazing video...appears to be part of a film by the credits at the end.
Very glad I checked the thread one more time.
Good nite all
Andrew
Popping back in before bed to let you know that FIL is doing a bit better. The only things we know for sure right now is that his heart is fine (praise the Lord!) and it is not pneumonia or bronchitis or a blood clot in his leg. They are running more tests tomorrow. His lungs are working at 50% capacity right now, so he's going to be there for awhile.
LOL..I hear ya, Christine! I WAS going to go to bed early...then I stayed up to write reply e-mails. Wish some of you...ahem...would...ahem...think about getting MSN! LOL! 😉
Jess, that's great news about your FIL. CYE cuz I know your wee one is prolly got you up late tonight...LOL!
Jess, that's great news about your FIL. CYE cuz I know your wee one is prolly got you up late tonight...LOL!
Good Morning.....:-x
A Presbyterian, a Methodist, and a Baptist pastor and their wives were on a cruise. A tidal wave came up and swamped the ship; they all drowned, and next thing you know, they're standing before St. Peter.
First came the Presbyterian and his wife. St. Peter shook his head sadly. "I can't let you in You loved money too much. You loved it so much, you even married a woman named Penny."
Then came the Methodist. "Sorry, can't let you in, either. You loved food too much. You loved to eat so much, you even married a woman named Candy!"
The Baptist turned to his wife and whispered nervously, "It doesn't look good, Fanny.";-)
A Presbyterian, a Methodist, and a Baptist pastor and their wives were on a cruise. A tidal wave came up and swamped the ship; they all drowned, and next thing you know, they're standing before St. Peter.
First came the Presbyterian and his wife. St. Peter shook his head sadly. "I can't let you in You loved money too much. You loved it so much, you even married a woman named Penny."
Then came the Methodist. "Sorry, can't let you in, either. You loved food too much. You loved to eat so much, you even married a woman named Candy!"
The Baptist turned to his wife and whispered nervously, "It doesn't look good, Fanny.";-)
ROFL!!!! Shirley!! *thumb's up*
The aim and final end of all music should be none other than the glory of God and the refreshment of the soul. - J.S. Bach
also praying for those in Virginia.
Brothers and sisters, even a short prayer... even a little one as you read about this, makes a difference. God hears all of it. I would encourage you all to pray - however it is that you pray.
Brothers and sisters, even a short prayer... even a little one as you read about this, makes a difference. God hears all of it. I would encourage you all to pray - however it is that you pray.
