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| Age: | 52 years old |
| Sex: | Female |
| Location: | Humble, Texas |
| Country: |  United States |
| Height: | 5' 7" |
| BodyType: | Average |
| Zodiac: |  Capricorn (Dec 22- Jan 19) |
| Last Login: | Mar 31, 2008 (143 days back) |
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| ♥ ♥ ♥ I will be away April 1, 2008 - April 30, 2008. ♥ ♥ ♥ The Lord willing I will be back May 1, 2008! ♥ ♥ ♥ CLEANING HOUSE FOR 2008 Last Week I threw out Worrying, it was getting old and in the way. It kept me from being me; I couldn't do things God's way. I threw out a book on MY PAST Replaced it with NEW GOALS, started reading it today. I threw out hate and bad memories, Got me a NEW PHILOSOPHY too, threw out the one from long ago. Brought in some new books too, called I CAN, I WILL, AND I MUST. Threw out I might, I think and I ought. I ran across an OLD FRIEND, I hadn't talked to in a while. His name is GOD the Father, and I really like His style. He helped me to do some cleaning and added some things Himself. Like PRAYER, HOPE, FAITH and LOVE, I picked up this special thing and placed it at the front door. I FOUND IT- its called PEACE. Nothing gets me down anymore. Yes, I've got my house looking nice. Looks good around the place. For things like Worry and Trouble there just isn't any space. It's good to do a little house cleaning, It sure makes things brighter; maybe you should TRY IT YOURSELF.
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Don't judge me for how I left this world, Changes appear in everyone's life, But in time, memories will heal the hurt of hearts Don't look down on my family If I could go back in time, I say a last good-bye, *Author Unknown* YOU REAP WHAT YOU SOW! Promise Yourself Promise yourself to be strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind. To talk health, happiness and prosperity to every person you meet. To look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true. To think only the best, to work only for the best and expect only the best. To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own. To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future. To wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give every living creature you meet a smile. To give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize others. To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear and too happy to permit the presence of trouble. Author: Christian D. Larson ~When Life Becomes Too Much~ When life becomes too much to bear Yet somehow they get through it, And it's not for you to say... But God responds to every need; Just trust He'll make a way. ~Author unknown~ Steve Irwin 1962-2006 So many of us grew up watching Steve Irwin as the Crocodile Hunter. His death is such a tragic loss. He will be greatly missed by children and adults all over the world. With his Australian accent and his zeal for life. He was able to captivate each living creature's uniqueness in a way that was entertaining and educational. What a great way God used Steve to bring us up close to the animal kingdom. Truly he has given the world a gift like no other and I thank him. His legacy will live on for years to come. My condolences go to his family and friends. RIP Steve crikey mate Please Don't Drink And Drive! Think Before You Drink People come into your life for a Reason, a Season, or a Lifetime. When you know which one it is for a person, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty., to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally, or spiritually. They may seem like a Godsend, and they are! They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrong doing on your part, or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. Sometimes they die. Sometimes they walk away. Sometimes they act up and force you to take a stand. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled; their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered, and now it is time to move on. Some people come into your life for a SEASON, because your turn has come to share, grow, or learn. They bring you an experience of peace, or make you laugh. They may teach you something you have never done. They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy. Believe it! It is real! But only for a season. LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons: things you must build upon in order to have a solid emotional foundation. Your job is to accept the lesson, love the person, and put what you have learned to use in all other relationships and areas of your life. It is said that love is blind but friendship is clairvoyant. Thank you for being a part of my life.
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"Never Look Down on Someone Unless You are Helping Them Up!" Please put this banner on your site! When we walk in the spirit, the "FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT" shine forth to other people, like a lighthouse shines forth it's light. I will be away April 1, 2008 - April 30, 2008. The Lord willing I will be back May 1, 2008! Just Know You All Will Be In My Prayers! I LOVE ALL OF YOU!
"CALLING ALL D-U-C-K-S THAT ARE UNDER THE BED" The acronym D.U.C.K.S. stands for "Devoted Unconditionally to Christ's Kingdom and Service". www.d-u-c-k-s.com/fruits_of_the_spirit.htm Many people are hurting for different reasons. It could be violence, self jury, sexual or verbal abuse, drugs, alcohol, eating disorders, depression, the loss of a loved one, financial problems, loneliness, illness, or something else, just know God is ready to embrace you if you ask him.
" Who Am I " Many have asked me who am I? My name is Francine. I am fifty-two. Sammy was my daughter's boyfriend for a mere 6 months. Most would consider that a fairly short time. But in that short time I saw a young man with a heart the size of Texas. He showed so much love and you could see how he cared so much for others..Putting others before himself. It broke my heart ♥ when he took his own life. The pain I felt ran through my whole body. I knew God had put this young man in my life for a reason. I cried and prayed asking God what can I do? Mind you, I had never been on my space before and yet God lead me to it. I shortly realized he wanted me to make this Tribute to Sammy. In the beginning I felt God was using this site to aid in comforting Sammy's love ones. But soon afterwards, I started seeing the site go into a transformation. No longer was it just for the loved ones, but for those hurting for various reasons. It was becoming one of God's tools to give aid and comfort through the word of God. But with that happening it began to lose the intimacy which his loved ones longed for. Then I saw God open another door to take care of that need and be a great blessing for his family and those close to him. It is so amazing to watch God in action. I never know what to expect, but I do know whenever God is running the show it will be a great performance. When my life has reached its very end, I hope that in my final hour, That maybe I have brought a smile Lord, please be my reminder Give to me the strength I need, For if not a heart be touched by me, With all my heart, I truly hope ~ Author Anonymous ~ "When Satan is knocking at your door, simply say, "Jesus, could you get that for me?" April 20, 1987 - May 6, 2006 Sammy touched the hearts of many and being a believer in God and his word, I want to share with you some things I know. The Bible tells us so much. It gives us instructions on how to live our lives. It tells us what we must do to receive spiritual wisdom, peace, understanding, and most of all how to have eternal life in heaven. We are here on Earth for a season. It is like a blink of a eye compared to eternity. We are all here for a purpose. Ultimately each of us are here to win souls to God. I know for me God has grown closer to my heart. I was close before but I had drifted away and Sammy opened my eyes and I knew that God was reaching out to me I just needed to ask and he started showing me what I needed to do. I began to pray for wisdom, and peace started pouring into my heart. The more I pray the more I feel him. Sometimes God uses certain people in ways we don't understand. But in doing so he shows his glory. We see only a fragment of the picture but God sees the whole picture. Now for me what keeps repeating in my head is a scripture that I want to share with you. It says "And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose" Romans 8:28. I feel God shared this with me, it gave me comfort knowing Sammy was a child of God and that he had been reading his bible and praying. Only God knows what is in store but I know with God it is good. Sammy is being used by God in a very special way. We all saw his caring heart, his big smile, his gentle nature, oh if only we had more young men who show so much love for others. Sammy stood out and knowing he was talking to God gives me peace. In Thessalonians 4:13-18 it tells us that he is asleep for now but when Jesus returns he will awaken the dead in Christ and Sammy will meet Jesus in the clouds. Jesus will take him home to have eternal life where there is no pain, no tears, a place so wonderful that it is hard to imagine. I know I want to go there. In John 3:17 it says "For God did not send the Son in the world to judge the world, but that the world might be saved through him. RIP Sammy we will see you soon. God's Word IF I KNEW If I knew it would be the last time That I'd see you fall asleep, I would tuck you in more tightly and pray the Lord, your soul to keep. If I knew it would be the last time that I see you walk out the door, I would give you a hug and kiss and call you back for one more. If I knew it would be the last time I'd hear your voice lifted up in praise, I would video tape each action and word, so I could play them back day after day. If I knew it would be the last time, I could spare an extra minute to stop and say;I love you; instead of assuming you would KNOW I do. If I knew it would be the last time I would be there to share your day, well I'm sure you'll have so many more, so I can let just this one slip away. For surely there's always tomorrow to make up for an oversight, and we always get a second chance to make everything just right. There will always be another day to say I love you,; And certainly there's another chance to say Anything I can do? But just in case I might be wrong, and today is all I get, I'd like to say how much I love you and I hope we never forget. Tomorrow is not promised to anyone, young or old alike, And today may be the last chance you get to hold your loved one tight. So if you're waiting for tomorrow, why not do it today? For if tomorrow never comes, you'll surely regret the day, That you didn't take that extra time for a smile, a hug, or a kiss and you were too busy to grant someone, what turned out to be their one last wish. So hold your loved ones close today, and whisper in thei2 ear, Tell them how much you love them and that you'll always hold them dear Take time to say "I'm sorry Please forgive me;Thank you ;It's okay; And if tomorrow never comes, you'll have no regrets about today. OUR PAIN No two snowflakes are similar, Everyone of us is different, Happiness and joy may vary, Inside all of us we carry pain, Pain, the great pretender, With time, old pain may loosen Not even Christ was free of it, As you interact with one another, B.G. Wetherby 8 Reasons Why I Don't Share My Faith THE WRITTEN WORD MEANS NOTHING WITHOUT LOVE! That is why Jesus made love MANDATORY. Without it, nothing we do as Christians means anything. |
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I'd like to meet: A Little Tribute Missing someone get's easier everyday, Gain and loss, birth and death Sammy Lives On Sammy helped me to see things more clearly. We can't always choose the situations that life brings us, but we can choose the attitude we will use to face them. The best way to stop worrying or to receive comfort is to start praying. But God may not give us comfort if it keeps us from doing what he wants us to do. Learn from the mistakes of others. We will never live long enough to make them all ourselves. Pray for people who dislike you. Whenever you feel insignificant, remember how important you are to God. Encourage each other and build each other up. A word spoken in anger cannot be erased. It plays over and over again. Walk on soles, not on souls. Be generous with praise and stingy with criticism. To belittle is to be little. And remember what happens in us is more important than what happens to us. RIP Sammy we miss you more than you could have ever realized. You live on in our hearts and you will never die.   ♥ KODA ♥ You know the Bible 100%! Wow! You are awesome! You are a true Biblical scholar, not just a hearer but a personal reader! The books, the characters, the events, the verses - you know it all! You are fantastic! .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Six weeks later Sammy took his own life.
It's one thing to know what is right, and another thing to do it. If you want to know what is in your heart listen to your mouth. People of integrity make an easy target for critics because they stand upright. Be honest with yourself, with others, and with God. Rest on God promises, stand behind yours. If you agree to bury the hatchet, don't leave the handle sticking out. God doesn't promise you a life without difficulties. But He does promise that He will always be with you. God's comfort doesn't necessarily make you comfortable, but it will give you hope that tomorrow will be a better day. One of the reasons God comforts us is so that we can comfort others. Never attach strings to the comfort you give someone else. Thank of your net worth as what you have given rather than what you have. Give the gift of time it more valuable than money. The measure of your success is not what is in your wallet but what is in your heart. When you give, expect nothing in return. Generosity does not include giving away something you'll never miss. The generous person always has more than enough, the greedy person never has enough. The greatest book ever written was the Bible. It teaches, corrects, and inspires. King David wrote that the words of God are "more desirable than gold" and "sweeter than honey" Psalm 19:10. It is our guide for life. One of the greatest lesson taught in the bible is to gain strength through your pain. Grow through your grief as long as you know that your ability to overcome adversity is a blessing from God. Jesus defeated adversity once and for all. By embracing Jesus we defeat our adversity of sin and death. In John 11:1-44 "The man who believes in me will live even though he dies, and anyone who is alive and believes in me will never die at all. Remember each one of us is here for a purpose. He is the potter and we are the clay. He is molding each of us to be used for his purpose if you call on him. The Dear Mr Jesus song was written, performed and produced by The Richard Klender Gospel Workshop for Children, Inc. A non-profit organization for media awareness on Child Abuse. And the song was performed by Miss Sharon Batts. Dear Mr JesusSlow Down And Hear The Music So when you hear that ring a ling, Just pretend that it is me! Calling to say I love you and, Soon I hope to see! .. When the day is done do you lie in your bed With the next hundred chores running through your head? You'd better slow down. Don't dance so fast. Time is short. The music won't last. Ever told your child, we'll do it tomorrow? And in your haste, not see his sorrow? Ever lost touch, let a good friendship die Cause you never had time to call and say "Hi"? You'd better slow down. Don't dance so fast. Time is short. The music won't last. When you run so fast to get somewhere You miss half the fun of getting there. When you worry and hurry through your day, It is like an unopened gift.... thrown away. Life is not a race. Do take it slower Hear the music Before the song is over.
Many people are hurting for different reasons. It could be depression, self jury, sexual or verbal abuse, drugs, alcohol, eating disorders, violence, the loss of a loved one, financial problems, loneliness, illness, or something else, just know God is ready to embrace you if you ask him. Please put this banner on your site! Please put this banner on your site! Please put this banner on your site! Please put this banner on your site! My Prayer I so much want to help ease people's pain. My prayer to Jesus is to give comfort to those hurting and to win souls to the Lord, I would appreciate all who come and are touched by this "Tribute to Sammy" that you would put in a special prayer for all of Sammy's family and friends, I know Jesus has his hand in this and the Holy Spirit is moving in a miraculous way. God Bless You! And Thank you for being a friend....Thank you Sammy for this gift! And most of all Thank you Jesus for showing me my purpose and For Loving Us! A Day that will live in our hearts forever!!! Get out the tissues....... Make sure your sound is turned up! Click on the card link below..... BEAUTY TIPS FOR EVERYONE!
To lose weight, let go of stress, hatred, anger, contentment and the need to To improve your ears, listen to the word of God. Rather than focus on the For poise, walk with knowledge and self-esteem.To strengthen your arms, hug To strengthen your heart, forgive yourself and others. Don't worry and Rather than walk this earth lightly, walk firmly with determination and For the ultimate in business, casual or evening attire put on the robe of Doing these things on a daily basis will certainly make you a more beautiful Peace Is Not The Absence Of Trouble But The Presence of God What's your something? FOR THOSES NEEDING HELP (Some resources) If you need someone to talk to, you can call this number to talk about any problem, anytime: 1-800-448-3000, or you can check out the web site at: http://www.girlsandboystown.org/hotline/index.asp Self-injury (cutting, burning, etc.) Help: http://www.psyke.org http://www.siari.co.uk http://www.palace.net/~llama/psych/injury.html http://www.focusas.com/SelfInjury.html http://www.angelfire.com/bc3/secondchance/ 1-800-DONTCUT Suicide Help: National Adolescent Suicide Hotline Distress/Suicide Helpline (Canadian) National Suicide Hotline http://www.samaritans.org/talk/email.shtm http://www.befrienders.org/ http://www.befrienders.org/helplines/helplines.asp?c2=USA http://www.antidepressantadversereactions.com/ http://www.helpguide.org/index.htm/ http://www.survivorinlife.com/ http://www.../athoughtaway/index.htm/ Web sites: http://www.nrscrisisline.org www.younglife.org Phone numbers: National Runaway Hotline Child Help USA Info Center Vanished Children's Alliance Children of the Night National Runaways Switchboard Web sites: www.teens.drugabuse.gov www.clubdrugs.org http://www.national-drug-rehab-treatment-centers.org/ www.addict-help.com/ www.alcoholics-anonymous.org www.na.org www.younglife.org Recovery Hotline(alcohol and drugs) Phone numbers: Al-Anon/Alateen Family Group Services Substance Abuse Treatment Routing Service National Council on Alcoholism National Helpline National Association for Children of Alcoholics Alcohol and drug helpline American Council on Alcoholism National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug info National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. National Woman's Christian Temerance Union www.abednet.org www.notmenotnow.org www.teenpregnancy.org www.orgsites.com/ms/mspampers www.younglife.org Sexual Abuse Help: Stop It Now! 888-773-8368 www.stopitnow.com RAINN (Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network) 800-656-HOPE (4673) www.rainn.org National Sex Offender Public Registry http://www.nsopr.gov/♥ ♥ ♥ I will be away April 1, 2008 - April 30, 2008. ♥ ♥ ♥ The Lord willing I will be back May 1, 2008! ♥ ♥ ♥ |
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TRUST IN HIM Sammy was always helping people. I feel God is using Sammy to spread his word. Sammy was always making friends and even though he is with the Lord, he will continue to touch the hearts of many. So if someone is hurting and needs an encouraging word or they just needs a friend. Sammy is here for them. We loved him and thought he was a special young man. I get comfort in knowing the bible says all things come together for good for those who love him. In John 11: 25-26 Jesus said. "The man who believes in me will live even though he dies, and anyone who is alive and believes in me will never die at all. IT IS MUCH MORE THAN I REALIZED When I first realized The Lord wanted me to make this Tribute to Sammy I had know idea where he was taking it, But in a short time I realized it was must more than just a Tribute to Sammy. I realized The Lord was going to make it a place where people could get comfort through God's love, not limiting it to those who have lost a love one but for everyone know matter what their situation is. Thank You Lord For your Mercy! Thank You Friend ! As God Speaks To Our Hearts ♥♥♥Questions our heart asks and our mind tries to understand. When we are hurting and can't see a silver lining and are surrounded by darkness, loneliness over takes us. I once knew a young man with a big heart and a smile to go with it. Always ready to lend a hand, a giver, one who put others before himself. What is it that makes us who we are? Much of who we are comes from our life situations. Our character is built by the things that are thrown at us. We are born into our family by God's choice. God chooses our beginning and he guides us if we let him in our heart. We learn life has pitfalls. Sometimes the stresses of life are more than we think we can bear. We want answers and we ask God why me? God answers us with his word. All of us have a purpose. God doesn't make mistakes. He allows things to happen to us so we will call upon him. He loves us and desires to give us an eternal life. In order to get our attention he allows us pain and heartache. He uses some of us in ways which make us weep and cry Lord why? But the answer is simple. God wants our heart and he wants us to call on him. He will be our way to everlasting life. We feel bad when a loved one passes away and even worse when the one we love chooses to end their own life. God says he won't give us more than we can bear. How do we know if the personal sacrifice is desired by God to reach other's souls? Didn't God allow his own son to die for the sins of the world? Jesus died so that we could live eternally. The bible tells us we must not judge, that is for the all mighty God. We are to love one another even our enemies. Luke 6:37 Luke 6:27. We must learn what the will of the Lord is. Ephesians 5:7 The bible is our manual. God made us and he wrote the book. 2 Peter 1:20, 21 Look to God to shine his light on us and tell us what he wants of us."Remember this, God causes all things to work together for good to those who love god, to those called according to his purpose."Romans 8:28Now Comes THE QUESTION Many Have Asked Me Some question rather one can be saved if one takes their on life. God would never cause one to do that, but he would allow Satan too. Sin allows Satan in but Jesus died for our sins. God says in Matthew 7:1-5 Judge not, that you be not judged. For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you. And why do you look at the speck in your brother's eye, but do not consider the plank in your own eye? Or how can you say to your brother, "Let me remove the speck from your eye"; and look, a plank is in your own eye? Hypocrite! First remove the plank from your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye. The Hidden Pain 'DON'T FALL INTO SATAN'S TRAP' As we grow closer to the Lord, Satan sets his traps. He wants us to stumble. He will try harder and harder to lasso our soul. We have to be ready with God's armor. When we feel weakened we must pray even more to gain back strength to fight off the enemy. But caution must be taken in order that we not sin. If someone accuses you falsely or throws verbal abuse at you never turn your behavior into one that duplicates the behavior of the one casting stones at you. Sure it hurts but we must remember we are not here to have the acceptance of man. It is the Lord we want acceptance from. Just remember in order to please God we need to care and love those who harm us.
Never take your own revenge, beloved, but leave room for the wrath of God, for it is written, “VENGEANCE IS MINE, I WILL REPAY,” says the Lord Romans 12:19 Christians Suffering as Christ 19 For this finds favor, if for the sake of conscience toward God a person bears up under sorrows when suffering unjustly. 14 But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed AND DO NOT FEAR THEIR INTIMIDATION, AND DO NOT BE TROUBLED,
WHERE IS YOUR HEART? ♥ Our love for Jesus is going to override any church doctrine. A sincere heart, the way we think is truly more important than church doctrine. How we treat others is more important than church doctrine. Do we show love, compassion, mercy, and forgiveness?Jesus says with what measure you use on others is how it will be used on us. As Christians we need to take a look at our heart, our thoughts, and question ourselves. Are we pleasing to Jesus? If yes give thanks to him, if no ask him to help you have the heart he desires. Going to Church is not what makes a good Christian. In Mark 7 that is where Jesus is talking to the Pharisees and scribes. He tells them they are worshipping in vain. He says they honor him with their lips but their heart is far from him. They follow traditional teaching of Doctrines the way man precepts it. But Jesus makes a clear point that what defiles man is what comes out of heart of man. Notice the things he mentions: evil thought, fornications, theft, murders, adulteries, deeds of coveting, as well as deceit, sensuality, envy, slander, pride and foolishness, Jesus shows us it isn't church doctrine that's going to determine our fate. It is going to come from within us. It is going to come from our heart and actions. The good news is all sins are forgiven if we repent. That is why Jesus came and died so our sins could be removed by his blood.Many Christians today are like the Pharisees where tradition is what is focused on and they are lacking on the essentials which Jesus spoke of. After receiving this from the Holy Spirit it was verified to me by God's word. The whole law hangs on the 2 commandments Jesus said. Matthew 22: 37 And he said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. 38 This is the great and first commandment. 39 And a second like ..unto it' is this, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. 40 On these two commandments the whole law hangeth, and the prophets. "TO ALL THOSE HURTING" My prayers go out to all those hurting. I know God is listening to your cries. But know there is hope through God. He can make the worst tragedy turn into something good. The key is Christ. Through Christ he will open new doors, show you another way, but it takes faith. If we put our total trust in him he will not let us down. Sometimes the thing you think you want or need isn't the answer. God knows the answer. What we need to learn is our afflictions are actually a blessing. As we learn to endure our afflictions and use Christ as an example we find favor with God. Christ went through much pain and suffering. People made fun of him and they ended up killing him. On the other hand Christ never treated them the way he was treated. He endured it and prayed for those who hurt him. He showed love and compassion. When we pray it is good to ask for a heart ♥ that is pleasing to God. He tells us not to give up hope, persevere. If we love Jesus with all our heart and ask for forgiveness he will cleanse away our sins. You could have been a prostitute, thief, murderer, or whatever. But a sincere heart asking for forgiveness will be forgiven. Jesus sees our heart when man can't. So if there are those hurting because someone is making you feel worthless endure it, pray for them, and God will exalt you. We need to leave the judgement to God. He will take care of those in his time. This is what God has been showing me and I just wanted to share it with you. God's way isn't always the easy way but it is the right way and it will take you places you have never been. Peace and Comfort Be With You! ♥ A HEART FILLED WITH LOVE HAS NO ROOM FOR HATE ♥ (*Loving your enemies doesn't mean you love the sin, there is a difference.) Jesus talks about love and he says the law hangs on two commandment. The first one is to love the lord with all your heart, soul, and mind. The second one is to love your neighbor as yourself. Matthew 22: 37 And he said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. 38 This is the great and first commandment. 39 And a second like ..unto it' is this, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. 40 On these two commandments the whole law hangeth, and the prophets.
Mt 5:44 but I say unto you, love your enemies, and pray for them that persecute you; Mt 5:46 For if ye love them that love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same? Mt 19:19 Honor thy father and mother; and, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. Mt 22:37 And he said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. Mt 22:39 And a second like ..unto it' is this, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. Mk 12:30 and thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength. Mk 12:31 The second is this, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these. Mk 12:33 and to love him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, and with all the strength, and to love his neighbor as himself, is much more than all whole burnt-offerings and sacrifices. Lk 6:27 But I say unto you that hear, Love your enemies, do good to them that hate you, Lk 6:32 And if ye love them that love you, what thank have ye? for even sinners love those that love them. Lk 6:35 But love your enemies, and do ..them' good, and lend, never despairing; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be sons of the Most High: for he is kind toward the unthankful and evil. Jn 13:34 A new commandment I give unto you, that ye love one another; even as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. Jn 13:35 By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another. Jn 15:12 This is my commandment, that ye love one another, even as I have loved you. Rom 13:8 Owe no man anything, save to love one another: for he that loveth his neighbor hath fulfilled the law. Rom 13:10 Love worketh no ill to his neighbor: Love therefore is the fulfilment of the law. 1 Cor 13:2 And if I have ..the gift of' prophecy, and know all mysteries and all knowledge; and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. 1 Cor 13:13 But now abideth faith, hope, love, these three; and the greatest of these is love. Gal 5:14 For the whole law is fulfilled in one word, ..even' in this: Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. Gal 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and selfcontrol.
.. "But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said to You" (John 14:2v). Forgiveness Many times victims find it difficult to forgive and forget the person who hurt them mentally, physically, socially etc . At times, we find that we are affected by acts of disloyalty and acts of betrayal by our friends, partners etc. Until we forgive, we are the prisoner of the person who has offended us. To forgive is to cease to feel resentment against an offender, to pardon ones enemies. Scripture says that And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive him, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins (Mark 11:25). Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven (Luke 6:37). God is saying that it is in our own best interest to forgive! He is not talking about what is in the best interest of the person who needs to be forgiven. Here are some selected useful tips to help you to forgive: Let us make a habit to forgive the minor or major issues happening in our lives. May the God grand us sufficient grace to forgive those against whom we hold grudge. Nothing is impossible by God. Lets us resolve and depend on God to overcome every kind of bitterness and anger indwelling us. These are not my words. but I know I couldn't have written it any better. When it Comes to The Word of God There are many interpretations of the word of God but as Christians it is our job to study and pray. Ask the Lord to give you spiritual wisdom and ask the Holy Spirit to show you the truth.. It is good to listen but to except what a preacher or clergyman says without study is putting yourself into a situation for a let down. They are human and are not perfect. They can make mistakes just like the rest of us..Sometimes they let their followers down by committing a sinful act. If we put all our faith in any one person we are sure to be let down. We must realize they are human and look above them to our perfect Lord. Asking him to show us the truth, knowing he will always take us where we need to go and give us the answers we need to know. One thing I have learned is to focus on is what I know is true, and the things that are debatable shouldn't engulf us. If they do that is when you get the separation between having a relationship with the Lord and religious differences. I have to say what is important is that personal relationship with the Lord. The Lord sees your heart and knows your prayers. No one can see our heart like the Lord can and you know whether you are sincere or not. Our job is to please the Lord not to please man. My prayers are with you in learning the truth. Don't take my word but pray and ask the Lord for it. You are all blessings to me, the good and the bad! The Lord is always teaching me through my trials and my prayers.
When Seeking Prayer for Others In seeking help from others it is important to realize you can never explain the whole situation of your problem, and we aren't meant to. We are all human and we all make mistakes. The key is to learn from your mistakes, repent, asking the Lord for forgiveness. Then do your best to not make the same mistake again. Even with good intentions and seeking the prayer of others we may find we have given out to much personal information on the ones we are trying to help. The Lord knows every detail, going to others and reviling personal matters to get advice is short changing the Lord. We must trust him to show us what we need to know and not depend on others to give us the answers. If asking for prayer for others must revile their personal matters we are stepping over the line. Unfortunately I have found I am guilty of this, but I am thankful that the Lord has a way of showing me my wrong doing, so that I can be more pleasing to him…Our life is a journey filled with many lessons. Learn from your mistakes and be thankful the Lord gave you that lesson in life. You will be a better person and more pleasing to the Lord for it. If someone acts as though they are so godly that they never have any wrong doings, know they are in denial of the truth. A Christian who is arrogant and looks down on others is lacking the greatest commandment, love. We are to love Jesus and love our neighbors as ourselves, pray for our enemies. Christians who are humble and are willing to admit their wrong doings is much more pleasing to the Lord than a Christian who acts as if they never do anything wrong and would never admit it. They have too much pride, but this pride puts up a barrier between them and the Lord. It isn't fun to be disciplined but our father loves us.
WHERE IS YOUR TREASURE Today we live in a world of material things. How many of us just love our homes and like decorating it up? How many of us like to dress wearing name brands, paying to have our nails done, some having cosmetic surgery to enhance our looks? Guys how about those cars and trucks you love? Some put there heart and soul into fixing them up for show. You might be one who works and uses every penny to just improve the looks of it. Well, it happen to a neighbor of mine. I saw him make a transformation in a truck he bought. He made that truck look awesome. He started taking it to car shows. It was a winner for sure. Then yesterday within a few seconds it was destroyed, totaled in the blink of an eye. Look at the lovely homes that have been destroyed by hurricanes, fires, twisters. mud slides and other natural disasters. So you ask what am I getting at? God tells us to not to store up treasures on Earth that can be eaten by moths and rust but to store up treasures for heaven. I am not saying it isn't ok to have nice things but we need to make sure we are not making that our number one priority. In Matthew 6:19 Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon the earth, where moth and rust consume, and where thieves break through and steal. 20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth consume, and where thieves do not break through nor steal. 21 for where thy treasure is, there will thy heart be also. God tells us we need to be content with what we have as long as we have food and covering. 1 Timothy 6:7 For we have brought nothing into the world, so we cannot take anything out of it either. 8 If we have food and covering, with these we shall be content. 9 But those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a snare and many foolish and harmful desires which plunge men into ruin and destruction. Hebrews 13:5 Make sure that your character is free from the love of money, being content with what you have; for He Himself has said, "I WILL NEVER DESERT YOU, NOR WILL I EVER FORSAKE YOU," Matthew 6:25 Therefore I say unto you, be not anxious for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than the food, and the body than the raiment? Philippians 4:11 Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, [therewith] to be content. It isn't About the Number of Friends we Have! As Christians it isn't about the number of friends on our sites but it is about reaching out to others and sharing the good news. Showing others that we have hope and letting others know how the Lord has helped us in our own lives. I have seen with my own eyes how the Lord can turn something tragic into something good. Not one time but throughout my whole life. The more people we reach out to, the more people can be helped. This could be a site just for Christians but it is so much more. It is an open door to anyone who is in need or knows someone in need. If someone desires to be a friend I won't close the door on them unless it has do to with spam, or trying to get people into porn which I know first hand how additive that stuff is. I know what it did to my own father. If anyone is interest in reading more about that. Check out my blog. Learning to Forgive Others In my Own Life (My Testimony) Why Does God Allow Satan To Unleash Evil On Christians? One is Discipline |
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Movies:Friends Remembrance You can shed tears that he is gone, or you can smile because he has lived. You can close your eyes and pray that he'll come back, or you can open your eyes and see all he has left. Your heart can be empty because you can't see him, or you can be full of the love you shared. You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday, or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday. You can remember him and only that he's gone, or you can cherish his memory and let it live on. You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back, or you can do what he'd want: Smile, Open Your Eyes, Love and Go On. Author Unknown it's not a religion it's a relationship A Matter of Faith ........ .. During my fast the Lord put the idea to make a site for my dear friend who lost her daughter to DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. I have been working on her site....Her daughter kept journals and diaries and I can already see how the Lord is going to be using her through this site.
A Must See Domestic Violence Video NOT FOR VIEWING BY CHILDREN... PARENTAL DISCRETION ADVISED Remember Kelsey Briggs.. Raye Dawn Smith is being charged with child abuse or enabling child abuse. We want JUSTICE for Kelsey! " Gone But Not Forgotten " *This is a POWERFUL Message* David August 26, 1964 - August 14, 2001 David lived with Aids for 18 years in addition to his drug addiction of many years. He always thought the AIDS would kill him but with the medicines he was taking his TC count was undetectable. He couldn't stop using drugs no matter how hard he tried. Before he died he was in a assisted living place and was not using drugs. He looked so healthy just like in this picture. When he was ready to leave they wanted him to go to a half way house in a bad neighborhood. The night before he was going to leave he called his mom and asked if he could come back to live with her. She was scared but her heart told him YES....He was suppose to go to the hospital the next day to get his leg checked (he had broken his leg). Evidently he ran into someone who had drugs so David probably said, well, one more time. After he used the drugs he was walking towards the hospital, he fell to the ground and by the time the police arrived he had passed away. He took an overdose of crack and heroine. His Mom didn't find out until two days later, he had no ID on him except for his other brother's phone number in New York. His Mom only wished she could have been with him so that she could have held him and told him how much she loved him. He left behind a loving mother Judy, a sister Francine, and a brother Ralph. When you read this poem the reality of his addiction sinks in. ♥ ♥ ♥ So now little man you're tired of grass, LSD, alcohol, cocaine and hash, When someone pretending to be a true friend, said let me introduce you to Mr. Heroine. I'm so very powerful, I'm sure you've been told, pound for pound more expensive than gold. I take you places that you have never been, rob you of your self-esteem then grin. You'll shoot me in your veins on a daily basis, as long as you have money you'll swear you're in an oasis. When your money runs out you'll sell all your things, then you'll even sell your mom's wedding ring. The vomit, the cramps, the withdrawal pains, can only be eased by my little white grains. I'm grown in fields and manufactured to taste, but I'm nothing more than poppy seed waste. You'll try to recover again and again, but you little man, I'm your biggest friend. You ingest me in your system once again, and it only gets worse, shoot me again. I'll take your mind, body, soul and heart, and then you'll be mine, till death do us part. Written by DAVID Methadone Kills www.HARMD.org |
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Television:Depression and Trying to Keep Your Head Above the Water Depression can leave you feeling like you are struggling to keep your head above the water. It feels like you are drowning and the fight is to pull your head up and get a few breaths so you can keep going. Depression makes you feel alone as if others can no way understand your feelings. If your depression continues there comes a time when you feel so tired you just want it to be over. What do you do? Maybe you have tried medication only to have side affects. Maybe you found someone to lean on, but I can tell you if we depend on another person for our happiness that relationship can end abruptly then you will be left with emptiness. Depression is becoming an epidemic and if we don't learn how to find healing it will swallow us up and there will be nothing left of us but a lifeless body. I think of Anna Nicole Smith and her pain.. The only sure way to find any comfort is by crying out to Jesus. This isn't something you can do once and expect to be cured of your pain.. This is something that must continue daily to fight this disease. I call it a disease because it makes us sick mentally and physically. If we form a special bond with the Lord no matter what happens you know you are never alone. He lives in you and your life will have a greater meaning because you will want to serve him and be pleasing to him…. I know the Lord allows me to go through these feelings so that by feeling the pain I can share what the Lord is showing me to help others. I know depression hurts and my heart goes out to all of you who are suffering with this pain… But I can tell you the Lord has a way of giving us comfort when we cry out to him…I know first hand. SELF INJURY AWARENESS LIVE VIDEO .. .. God's Word When Your Resources are Low Who Are You Going To Call? "We have here only five loaves of bread and two fish," they answered. "Bring them here to me," he said. Matthew 14:17-18 Sometimes after reading the newspaper or watching the news on television we experience an intensely painful awareness of the enormity of the world's problems and the hopeless inadequacy of the resources available to solve these problems. During recovery we often experience these same feelings of helplessness and inadequacy. Our personal problems seem enormous. Our resources seem incredibly limited. Part of our denial comes from our desire to avoid recognizing that our personal problems are bigger than our personal resources. We will need resources more extensive than our own to make any progress in recovery. Fortunately, God has a long and consistent history of working with people who have limited resources. It has been God's consistent pattern throughout the biblical record. God's preference is to bring strength out of weakness. The abundance which God brings from a few loaves and fishes is a clear sign of the surprising resource-full-ness of God. God does not seem to be at home among the well-nourished, the resourceful, the un-needy. In a reversal of all of our expectations, God comes to the needy and limited with invitations to participate in the Kingdom. When we see how few loaves and fishes we have, we become convinced that our needs for nourishment will not be met. And we conclude that there will be nothing left over to share. But the hopelessly limited resources somehow turn into abundance when offered to God. There is enough for us and enough to share. Each day, one day at a time, God accepts our limited resources and surprises us with what can be done. I am hungry, Lord. I cannot imagine what use they will be Copyright 1991 Dale and Juanita Ryan My Child You may not know me, but I know everything about you. Psalm 139:1 I know when you sit down and when you rise up. Psalm 139:2 I am familiar with all your ways. Psalm 139:3 Even the very hairs on your head are numbered. Matthew 10:29-31 For you were made in my image. Genesis 1:27 In me you live and move and have your being. Acts 17:28 For you are my offspring. Acts 17:28 I knew you even before you were conceived. Jeremiah 1:4-5 I chose you when I planned creation. Ephesians 1:11-12 You were not a mistake, for all your days are written in my book. Psalm 139:15-16 I determined the exact time of your birth and where you would live. Acts 17:26 You are fearfully and wonderfully made. Psalm 139:14 I knit you together in your mother's womb. Psalm 139:13 And brought you forth on the day you were born. Psalm 71:6 I have been misrepresented by those who don't know me. John 8:41-44 I am not distant and angry, but am the complete expression of love. 1 John 4:16 And it is my desire to lavish my love on you. 1 John 3:1 Simply because you are my child and I am your Father. 1 John 3:1 I offer you more than your earthly father ever could. Matthew 7:11 For I am the perfect father. Matthew 5:48 Every good gift that you receive comes from my hand. James 1:17 For I am your provider and I meet all your needs. Matthew 6:31-33 My plan for your future has always been filled with hope. Jeremiah 29:11 Because I love you with an everlasting love. Jeremiah 31:3 My thoughts toward you are countless as the sand on the seashore. Psalms 139:17-18 And I rejoice over you with singing. Zephaniah 3:17 I will never stop doing good to you. Jeremiah 32:40 For you are my treasured possession. Exodus 19:5 I desire to establish you with all my heart and all my soul. Jeremiah 32:41 And I want to show you great and marvelous things. Jeremiah 33:3 If you seek me with all your heart, you will find me. Deuteronomy 4:29 Delight in me and I will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:4 For it is I who gave you those desires. Philippians 2:13 I am able to do more for you than you could possibly imagine. Ephesians 3:20 For I am your greatest encourager. 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 I am also the Father who comforts you in all your troubles. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 When you are brokenhearted, I am close to you. Psalm 34:18 As a shepherd carries a lamb, I have carried you close to my heart. Isaiah 40:11 One day I will wipe away every tear from your eyes. Revelation 21:3-4 And I'll take away all the pain you have suffered on this earth. Revelation 21:3-4 I am your Father, and I love you even as I love my son, Jesus. John 17:23 For in Jesus, my love for you is revealed. John 17:26 He is the exact representation of my being. Hebrews 1:3 He came to demonstrate that I am for you, not against you. Romans 8:31 And to tell you that I am not counting your sins. 2 Corinthians 5:18-19 Jesus died so that you and I could be reconciled. 2 Corinthians 5:18-19 His death was the ultimate expression of my love for you. 1 John 4:10 I gave up everything I loved that I might gain your love. Romans 8:31-32 If you receive the gift of my son Jesus, you receive me. 1 John 2:23 And nothing will ever separate you from my love again. Romans 8:38-39 Come home and I'll throw the biggest party heaven has ever seen. Luke 15:7 I have always been Father, and will always be Father. Ephesians 3:14-15 My question is…Will you be my child? John 1:12-13 I am waiting for you. Luke 15:11-32 Almighty God |
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IF WE ALL COULD JUST OPEN OUR EYES If we all could just open our eyes and see how fortunate we are and what a great blessing it is to have been born our attitudes would change. It really wouldn’t matter what happens to us in this life. We are only here for a season, our time is short. But this time is critical to our reward of eternal life. Now if you really open your eyes and you look at our planet and all the life it wholes, you would realize that we had a creator. There is no way all this came out of evolution. Our planet is so rare, there are many different things that have to be exactly right and they all had to come together in order to sustain life. I watched a DVD called “The Privileged Planet” and it shows much about the scientific facts that are necessity for life. It really makes you realized that it was designed by intelligence. Just like the design of our bodies. Each cell is like a little factory. It is amazing all that goes on inside of us. Now think about this, say this is the only planet (which I believe it is) with intellect life in the whole universe. Wow, that would make earth a pretty special place indeed. Now think about the chance that you were born in this big universe, pretty amazing. The Lord wants all of us to have Eternal Life. All we have to do is repent, except him and be baptized. God loved us so much that he gave his son as a sacrifice so we could have everlasting life. Is it really that hard to give up our wrong doings for a reward that is so awesome that our minds can’t even imagine. It takes faith (things not seen) and hope. So whatever happens here is ok as long as it is something that will help us reach our finale destination. All these hard aches and trials are nothing compared to the reward offered to us. It is a matter of endurance for Christ sake and by enduring it, it makes us worthy. All the Godly people spoken of in the bible went through great tribulation and they knew it would all be worth it because of the faith and hope of eternal life. I picture a life with God so wonderful, indescribable, a place I look forward too. I know the Holy Spirit will guide us if we ask him. I would love met all of you on the other side in the near future. The bible says that “whatever is not from faith is sin (Romans 14:23). If we doubt, we are not obeying God. If we have faith we’re being obedient. Doubt comes from believing that God is not all-powerful. Don’t let your own lack of faith put a wall between you and God. Let it become an invitation to run to God in prayer asking him to increase your faith. Lord, you have said in your word that you have “dealt to each one a measure of faith (Romans 12:3). I pray that you would take the faith you have planted in me and multiply it. May the truth of your word be firmly established in my heart so that faith will grow daily and navigate my life. Help me to trust you, at all times as I look to you for truth, guidance, and transformation into your likeness. I know that trusting in you is a choice I make. Enable me to make that choice. I pray that I will look to you for everything, knowing that I will never be without hope. May my faith be the “substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen” (Hebrews 11:1). I pray I will have faith strong enough to lift me above my circumstances and limitations and instill in me the confidence of knowing that everything will work together for good (Romans 8:28). These things I ask in Jesus name. Amen God's Word Spiritual Songs http://www.scripturessay.com/songs.html http://www.free2w.com/churchofchrist/mp3s.htm AUDIO BIBLE http://www.audio-bible.com/bible/bible.html
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I found these videos are quite interesting on creation......... Dr. Kent Hovind is considered by many to be one of the foremost authorities on "Science and the Bible." He has debated evolutionists at many universities across America and is dedicated to the proclamation of factual, scientific evidence supporting the biblical record of creation and the history of the world. His fact-filled creation seminars are exciting and informative, causing even the most devout evolutionist to "sit up and take notice!" Through Dr. Hovind's seminars, Christians are encouraged in their faith and non-believers are seriously challenged to reconsider their beliefs!Dr. Kent Hovind lives in Florida. He earned his Masters (1988) and Doctorate (1991) degrees from Patriot University. His dissertation dealt with the subject of the effects of teaching evolution on the students in our public school system. A 20-year study of the creation/evolutionism subject led him to start Creation Science Evangelism in 1991. He now speaks over hundreds of times each year. He has participated in dozens of debates and has been on over 3500 radio and television talk shows. http://blueletterbible.org/audio_video/hovind_kent/creation/ creation_template.html NOW YOU CAN WATCH....... (Tape #1): The Age of the Earth (Tape #2): The Garden of Eden (Tape #3): Dinosaurs and the Bible (Tape #4): Evolution: Lies in the Textbooks (Tape #5): Evolutionism: Foundation for Communism, Naziism, Socialism and the New World Order (Tape #6): The Hovind Theory (Tape #7): Question and Answer Session
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Heroes:MYSPACE IS A GREAT PLACE TO DO GOD'S WORK I have met so many wonderful, caring friends. Let me say my love for the Lord has grown immensely. Everyday since Sammy took his life I have prayed harder than I had ever prayed before. It took the pain I was feeling to call out and ask the Lord to help me. He put it in my heart to make a Tribute to Sammy. I knew if I was hurting this bad I couldn't imagine the pain his family and close friends were feeling. I thought if this is what God wants me to do I will do it. As I started making the site I had no idea what I was doing. I had never even been on Myspace before. I continued praying everyday and asking the Holy Spirit to come into me and help guide me. I began to see the site come alive and each day step by step the Lord would show me things. I did encounter rejection for some and got discouraged. I would cry and pray asking the Lord to show me what he wanted me to do. I told him I truly want to please you Lord. Every time I would encounter a problem he would then inspire me to write what he had showed me through prayer. I was so amazed at how he took me step by step in making the site. I soon realized this was much greater than what I thought in the beginning. God showed me this site was going to be a place to help those hurting through his love. The whole site is what it is, because the Lord has been the one who has guided me through it. I don't want anyone to think I did it because I know without God this site would be nothing in comparison. But now comes the important message I want to put in your hearts. Every time I get on I ask the Lord to guide me in picking friends. I see I have all different kinds of people and I am sure God has reasons for that. But we are living in a time of great need and there are so many people hurting everyday. Everyday it seems to be growing with Satan on the prowl. He has given many of you trials and tribulations. But know with these come the blessing of God and they give you a platform to do God's work. He has been molding and planting seeds in you and he wants to use you for his purpose. If you feel God speaking to you, use what you have learned and when you start don't get discouraged. Believe me Satan will do whatever he can to stop you from doing the will of God. I know because it happened to me many times and I would get so upset. When this happens stop, go somewhere in private, and pray your heart out, believe me God will come with his glory and he will show you things. You will see amazing things happening. Remember the key to this being done right is letting the Spirit guide you. My space is a great place to do the work of God... I know many of you have already began this work and as friends we need to encourage one another and pray. Showing respect to those even it we don't agree, but praying God's work will be done. Remember we are to pray for the enemy, show love and compassion. God is the judge of all mankind.... God bless each one of you and I want to thank you for being a friend. Encouraging Each Other at the End of the AgeEncouraging Each Other at the End of the Age.Know you are here for a purpose! Testimonies Of God AT Work In My Life Seeing the Signs From day one I have seen how the The Holy Spirit has transformed this site into what it is today..Up to now the site has held Sammy's picture for us all to see. I always knew it needed to be him. Well, today the Holy Spirit let me know it was time for a change...It started with a simple comment from a friend.. Apr 5 2007 2:44P Just curious why do you have a white suit as your profile picture, any particular reason? Is that part of the tribute? At first I didn't think to much about it, but then I started thinking maybe the Holy Spirit wanted me to make a change..I knew my picture wasn't the answer. I thought of a candle or angel. Then I began to pray and I asked the Lord give me a sign and let me know what he wanted..My son had just gotten home from school and I told him to go check the mail..I was still asking the Lord give me a sign..My son walked in with one piece of mail. That was very unusual because we always get more than that.. It was a card from my old friend of 27 years and as I read it I knew this is it.. The Lord wanted me to use the picture on the card for this site..What else amazed me was the fact that when I changed my default to the Thinking of You with the little bird the Sammy picture vanished. I had to reinstall it.. I begin to wonder if spammer's somehow had some kind of a link to the picture. I don't know how all that works but it was strange how it just disappeared.. I just know God is In Control of this site.This was the answer to my prayer. The Lord gives me something and allows me to add my personal touch. The same way he has through the whole site. The Holy Spirit will guide me and correct me, but I am allowed to put in my personal touches and if it is something he doesn't want he always finds a way of letting me know..God is in control of this site and everything on it belongs to him. On my own I would never have been able to do any of this. What is so amazing is how he uses my friends to show me things with his perfect timing. Even when mistakes are made they allow me to learn from them.. It is always a win win with the Lord on your side. Even the bad things turn into something good.. I am seeing it day by day... The Lord's Perfect Timing (My Own Story) The Stress That Comes With Income Tax Preparation The Ducks are Under the Bed.. After falsely being called an antichrist by one who claims to be a child of God I can now see clearly the Ducks are those "Devoted Unconditionally to Christ's Kingdom and Service". There are those who know scripture back and forth. Very knowledgeable of what the written word says but they are living in darkness. They are living under the bed. They are not walking in the Spirit. You can not see any light coming from them. Those ducks are dying unless they come out from under the bed. Last year my daughter had a dream and that dream has helped me see things more clearly! I told a few of you about it. In her dream Sammy was there telling her, "The Ducks Are Under The Bed." For months I had no idea what the dream meant. It was a dream that stood out in her mind and I prayed the Lord would somehow let us know what it meant. I stopped thinking about it after awhile. Well, on June 30, 2007 I was on the Internet using the Dogpile search engine and searching on the Fruits of the Spirit. I clicked on a site where it is talking about the Fruits of the Spirit. What amazed me was after getting on the site and reading about the Holy Spirit, I looked up and saw the URL address, I never noticed it when searching on the search engine. I saw http://www.d-u-c-k-s.com/what_is_the_spirit.htm The first thing that popped in my head was Sammy and the dream my daughter had. I knew this was work of Holy Spirit. I still at that time didn't know what the site was all about but continued to look more into it. The acronym D.U.C.K.S. stands for, "Devoted Unconditionally to Christ's Kingdom and Service". I found it is a web site that can be used as a tool to assist fellow Christians when sharing the Gospel. I knew then the Holy Spirit was using Sammy in her dream to stand out in my daughter's mind. This again verifies how the Lord is using Sammy in a great way. Romans 8:28 And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. I still wondered what does "under the bed" mean. The next day a friend on MySpace who goes by Choosing Life shared this with me, after she read about the dream... Luke 8:16-25 "No one after lighting a lamp covers it with a vessel, or puts it under a bed, but puts it on a stand, that those who enter may see the light. For nothing is hid that shall not be made manifest, nor anything secret that shall not be known and come to light. Take heed then how you hear; for to him who has will more be given, and from him who has not, even what he thinks that he has will be taken away." Posted by Choosing Life on Sunday, July 01, 2007 at 1:35 AM Once a person comes to the Lord and their light is lit they need to walk in the spirit and let the fruit of the spirit fill their hearts.. "The Holy Spirit guides us in all truth!" Jesus said in John14:26 "But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you." 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| MaritalStatus: | Married |
| Ethnicity: | White / Caucasian |
| SexualOrientation: | Straight |
| Hometown: | Pasadena |
| Religion: | Christi |