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!

[midlife*mom]

Great article, Gary!

Good morning to all!

Spring is finally here! My crabapple tree and my pear tree both have gorgeous blooms on them! The tulips are up, and the air smells so sweet!

This is the day that the Lord has made! Let us rejoice and be glad in it!

[valve37]

This is cute, some may have seen it, was posted on another thread but thought it belonged here too! Genesis 9.13

http://milescooley.com/html/ecards.php?card=2

[survivornikki]

MLM--those first smells of Spring are so wonderful.

A flyby tonight. DGS1 is going to get tubes in his ears tomorrow and we are babysitting DGS2. We have to be at their house by 6:00 A. M. The procedure is easy but because he is 3 1/2, they will put him under first.

So it is Granny vs. GS2, for 5 hours and my equipment doesn't work like his Mom's so I think breakfast is going to be a major disappointment for him.:-)

I would appreciate prayers for GS1--I am always uneasy when there is full anesthetic administered. Thank you.

[themagicoftime]

((((hugs and prayer for nikkis DGS))))

[midlife*mom]

Ditto!

((((((((((NIKKI & FAMILY, ESP. Sweet Baby James)))))))

[midlife*mom]

Good afternoon, all!

Had a day off today, so I took a friend to Ikea. Neither one of us had been there before. 4 hours and $200 later, we emerge. Had a nice lunch at a fabulous NY-style deli (Nikki - I thought of you: had corned beef on rye - extra lean!) and wonderful conversation.

I love days like these. 🙂

[valve37]

"Ikea"

Lucky you Torontonians, we're dying for one in London. Burlington the closest.

[midlife*mom]

Well come on over then, Gary! I'm always ready for another shopping spree! :^O

Seriously, I can't beliee all the stuff I got for my money. This is my new favourite place....and the $1 breakfast was great, too!

[valve37]

Maybe a few eBayers could get together there for lunch.

[valve37]

Do they take PayPal?

[pink*cadillac]

Here's an inspirational story I heard the other day....

Does God still speak to us?

A young man had been to Wednesday night Bible Study. The Pastor had shared about listening to God and obeying the Lord's voice. The young man couldn't help but wonder, "Does God still speak to people?" After service he went out with some friends for coffee and pie and they discussed the message. Several different ones talked about how God had led them in different ways. It was about ten o'clock when the young man started driving home. Sitting in his car, he just began to pray, "God, if you still speak to people, speak to me. I will listen. I will do my best to obey."

As he drove down the main street of his town, he had the strangest thought - stop and buy a gallon of milk. He shook his head and said out loud, "God is that you?" He didn't get a reply and started on toward home. But again, the thought - buy a gallon of milk. The young man thought about Samuel and how he didn't recognize the voice of God, and how little Samuel ran to Eli. "Okay, God,in case that is you, I will buy the milk." It didn't seem like too hard a test of obedience. He could always use the milk.

He stopped and purchased the gallon of milk and started off toward home. As he passed Seventh Street, he again felt the urge, "Turn down that street." "This is crazy!" he thought, and drove on pass the intersection. Again, he felt that he should turn down Seventh street. At the next intersection, he turned back and headed down Seventh. Half jokingly, he said out loud, "Okay, God, I will". He drove several blocks, when suddenly, he felt like he should stop.

He pulled over to the curb and looked around. He was in a semi-commercial area of town. It wasn't the best, but it wasn't the worst of neighborhoods either. The businesses were closed and most of the houses looked dark, as if the people were already in bed. Again, he sensed something, "Go and give the milk to the people in the house across the street.” The young man looked at the house. It was dark and it looked like the people were either gone or they were already asleep.

He started to open the door and then sat back in the car seat. "Lord, this is insane. Those people are asleep and if I wake them up, they are going to be mad and I will look stupid." Again, he felt like he should go and give the milk. Finally, he opened the door, "Okay God, if this is you, I will go to the door and I will give them the milk. If you want me to look like a crazy person, okay. I want to be obedient. I guess that will count for something but if they don't answer right away, I am out of here." He walked across the street and rang the bell. He could hear some noise inside.

A man's voice yelled out, "Who is it? What do you want?" Then the door opened before the young man could get away. The man was standing there in his jeans and t-shirt. He looked like he just got out of bed. He had a strange look on his face, and he didn't seem too happy to have some stranger standing on his doorstep. "What is it?" The young man thrust out the gallon of milk, "Here, I brought this to you." The man took the milk, and rushed down a hallway speaking loudly in Spanish. Then from down the hall came a woman carrying the milk toward the kitchen. The man was following her holding a baby. The baby was crying.

The man had tears streaming down his face. The man began speaking and half crying, "We were just praying. We had some big bills this month and we ran out of money. We didn't have any milk for our baby. I was just praying and asking God to show me how to get some milk." His wife in the kitchen yelled out, "I asked him to send an Angel with some... Are you an Angel?" The young man reached into his wallet and pulled out all the money he had on him and put it in the man's hand. He turned and walked back toward his car and the tears were streaming down his face. He knew that God still answers prayers, and that He still speaks to us!

[technotigercat]

Hey Squiddley.... Did you go to Northview?

The reason why I ask is becaues my high school had their 50th anniversay this last weekend. <>
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[survivornikki]

Good afternoon to everyone.

Pink*Cadillac--Welcome. I love your name and that is a nice story--thanks for posting it.

Valve--"do they take paypal":-D

Andrew and Julie--thank you for the prayers and hugs. It was another James vs. Hospital Routine. A real blessing was because he is autistic, they scheduled him first. He was supposed to be in recovery for 2 hours. He ripped his IV out at the 10 minute mark, and went home after 1/2 an hour. It must be so terrifying for a little guy who does not like to be touched and can't process information like most people can.

All the parents out there who have children with special needs, or sick children, my heart and prayers go out to you. I salute your courage.

[tom_no.1]

Hello everyone!! :-x

Prayers and (((hugs))) for those in need.

I am not working this weekend!! 😄

[tom_no.1]

...and a 2222 SNIPE!! 😉

[midlife*mom]

Beautiful, Pink Cadillac! 🙂

Gary...:^O at "Do they take Paypal?" (I wish!)

Nikki....((hugs)). Must be a relief for you all now that it's all done and James will finally have some relief. You are a brave Grandma. :-x

[midlife*mom]

Hi Tom! Enjoy your weekend off! 🙂

[tom_no.1]

Thanks Julie!! :-x

Enjoying your Ikea "treasures"?

[midlife*mom]

Well, my son is. 🙂 He wanted a cool new room decor for his birthday, so we painted teal walls and accented in orange (his fave colour). Ikea provided a cool computer chair in lime green, and a rug with all his room colours in it. Looks fabulous and he's thrilled. 🙂

Now if he'd only keep it CLEAN!
:^O

[tough_old_bird]

Now if he'd only keep it CLEAN!

(Sorry ((MLM)) I couldn't help myself. My 19 year old DS still lives at home ;-).)