: An optimist sees opportunity in every calamity. A pessimist sees calamity in every opportunity.
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Anon, oh please quit drinking. You are so sweet and precious. God loves you unconditionally. He wants to help you, but you have to do your part. Pour out whatever it is that you are drinking and go lie down. Everything is going to be okay. Can you say what has you so down? If not, it's okay. I guess it is about the family you were talking about. Get back to me please.
Oh, one more thing. My coconut oil pills cost about $15 for 120. I looked at this place and they are much cheaper.
http://www.puritan.com/coconut-508/coconut-oil-1000-mg-016615?scid=6847&cm_mmc=MSN-_-Oils_Coconut-_-virgin%20coconut%20oil%20pills-_-e&cm_guid=4-_-3031465980-_-363432749-_-e
I think so too. You are supposed to ask a dr. before you take coconut oil if you are taking any medicine. I take lots of things and have never had any problems.
I read about the silica and one thing I like about it is that it kills parasites. Most humans have some parasites and don't even know it. And they can be a real drain on health. There are just so many kinds it is disgusting.
Wow! That sounds just almost like the coconut oil pills my husband got for me today. I took one. If I take silica too, I might turn 18 again.
http://www.organicfacts.net/organic-oils/organic-coconut-oil/health-benefits-of-coconut-oil.html
I have suffered clinical depression too from a chemical imbalance and thought I was going to die naturally. I really feel for that family and the man who commited suicide. Too bad he didn't get help or enough help and medicine to pull him through. Clinical depression is awful and I imagine that a lot of people have it in these tough times. I will pray for the family.
(If anyone ever hears someone say they are going to commit suicide, take it seriously. I have had three cousins who died that way. I didn't live near them or know much about them and still don't know why any of them did it.)
You have a lot of pain too. I used to exercise on my mini-trampoline and it really took weight off. I suppose I should try to exercise more than I do, but when I do the least little thing wrong, sometimes I get that cramp-like feeling in my neck. It even hurts to talk on the phone very long. Not good to say the least. Arthritis is painful. I take turmeric pills for the little bit I have and it helps. Also I got some coconut oil pills which help with just about everything according to the internet. Take care.
Thank you so much. I started taking glucosamine and condroitin and I think it may be helping. I used to take it a long time ago. I have spinal problems too. Some days I stay in bed a lot because of the pain. What you have sounds painful. I looked it up. I hope you get relief also. God bless you and I will pray for you too.
As if we don't have enough problems, now male fish are becoming feminized. I could not read all of this, but if anyone wants to read more than these two articles, just search "feminization of fish". And there is another aquatic species in which the females are becoming masculine, but I don't know the name of it.
http://www.ourstolenfuture.org/NewScience/wildlife/fishfeminization.htm
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1874176/
These are safe websites according to my computer.
I believe God has lifted his hand of protection from America because of our evil, wicked sins, especially abortion.
Proverbs 6:16-21
16These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him:
17A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,
18An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,
19A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.
20My son, keep thy father's commandment, and forsake not the law of thy mother:
21Bind them continually upon thine heart, and tie them about thy neck.
Also it looks as though this country has turned its back on Israel.
Genesis 12:2-3
2And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing:
3And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.
Hebrews 1:6-8
6 And again, when he bringeth in the firstbegotten into the world, he saith, And let all the angels of God worship him.
7 And of the angels he saith, Who maketh his angels spirits, and his ministers a flame of fire.
8 But unto the Son he saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of thy kingdom.
I can't imagine going through times like these without Jesus.
This is our only hope:
2 Chronicles 7:14
14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
I especially like this part: "As small children, he taught my sister and me to SPEAK to God, from our hearts, when we prayed, and not to just recite a nursery rhyme that required no actual engagement.
How wonderful it would be if all parents encouraged their children like this.
Thanks to all who prayed for me. I am feeling some better today, but still have pain.
Hi Marine 1. I believe you are exactly right. My husband spent 4 years in the military. Then he went back to our high school (we grew up together) to get his transcripts to enroll in college. One of the guidance counselors at our school told him he would never make it through college. See, my husband and I grew up in a small town and people were very judgemental. Neither of us was from a prominent family and the counselor thought only those who were better off financially than we were could make it. Well, my husband has an MBA and some of the more well to do kids who started to college couldn't make it. I wasn't happy that they couldn't make it, but some people are just too judgemental.
I suppose everyone remembers those days in school where there were little "clicks" we called them.
Some information on dystonia (spasmodic torticollis). Spread the word. Many people have it and don't know it. If you know anyone whose head turns left or right or up or down or tilts or tremors, they probably have dystonia.
I have been having a very bad time with this spasmodic torticollis. Need prayer. Thanks.
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My Bible is held together with Duct and Scotch tape and it's my third one, so I must be doing something right!
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Hi Castle, welcome. It's good to have you here on the board. I don't believe I've ever seen you post anywhere.
I know how you feel and I would and do feel the same way, except that I believe Jesus is coming for us very soon in the rapture, and you might believe in the rapture too. Too many things are happening too often. It seems like almost every day we have a new tragedy somewhere. Look at all the floods, earthquakes, volcanos, droughts, fires, diseases, sinfulness of man, tornados and tsunamis we have had, (did I forget anything?) not to mention all the wars going on and the economic problems of the world. It seems to be that things are really getting set up for the one world government which will bring on the tribulation. Yep, I think we are definitely in the birth pang stage now.
Matthew 6:6-15
6 But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.
7 But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.
8 Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.
9 ¶ After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
14 For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:
15 But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.
Matthew 6:6-15
6 But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.
7 But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.
8 Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.
9 ¶ After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
14 For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:
15 But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.
Very good message.
Very good message.
Have fun and be safe!
Hi tenac. I read the obituaries of places where I have lived and it seems to me that there are so many young people dying, like teenagers and people in their 20's and 30's. My sister and I talked about it and she said that there are a lot of deaths due to drug overdoses. When I was little, the only drugs available, other than prescription drugs, were cigarettes and alcohol. And now illegal drugs are rampant there, and a lot of drug busts. And also many young people die in auto accidents. Some of the roads back there are dangerous, narrow and curvy. (I've told on here before how my Dad used to drive drunk over those bad roads with my Mom, two sisters and me in the car.) We had a relative in his early 40's who died about 8 months ago. He had been on drugs, but thank God he was saved before he died.
Hi Franny. Thank you so much for your prayers. My head and neck still hurt, but it isn't as bad as it was a week or so ago. I was having painful cramps in my neck. You are so sweet franny. God bless you.
Hi Franny, I was thinking about you and praying for you either last night or this morning. The way I sleep, it is hard for me to tell one day from another. God bless you and your wife and I pray that you two will be reunited very, very soon.
The "parable" of the rich man and Lazarus has been discussed on here before.
http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=58640046
My sister and I are always laughing at what the kids say and do. My daughter was cleaning her 4 year old daughter's little swimming pool last week and she was busy doing that. When she turned around, her daughter had taken all her clothes off in the yard and was ready to get in the pool.
My sister did something very funny too one time. We still laugh about it. Some lady stole her billfold when she was in a Walmart store. When she got to the checkout she didn't have any money. But that's not the funny part. She had to get a new driver's license since it was also stolen. The lady at the DMV asked her if she wanted to be a donor, (body parts), my sister said, "NOT TODAY".
Jake gets my vote!!!
"Teacher: Jake, what do you call a person who keeps on talking when people are no longer interested?
Jake: A teacher."
My great nephew is better. I'm sorry I forgot to let you all know. Thanks for all the prayers.
Hi everyone, I believe that we could very well see the return of Christ very soon. There is so much happening now and it seems like things are happening more often and getting more destructive all the time. As most of you know, I believe in a pre-tribulation rapture. With nations getting armed with all kinds of weapons like bombs and poisons and with all the hatred in the world, I don't think we can go on very much longer unless God causes something to happen. No one knows for sure and these people who set specific dates are crazy. We have to be ready at all times.
You are so right. Our govt. is totally out of control.
That's good. Everything is going up so much in the grocery stores. I don't see how some people make it. It must be very tough.
How many chickens do you have now?
Amen, Amen. To God be all the honor, praise and glory.
This is partly about chickens, so I thought excel might enjoy it:
http://www.voe.org/Pam-s-Corner/the-chickens-went-on-strike.htm l
(I separated the "l" in "html" because we are not supposed to put "html's on here.)
The Chickens Went on Strike
Not long ago we purchased a few chickens and a rooster. Amanda was extremely excited when we placed them in their little green chicken coop and prepared to receive a harvest of fresh eggs every morning.
Amanda loves all types of animals, whether it’s a cat or a tadpole swimming in the creek. She is definitely a country girl and a fine little farm hand! She named the rooster Bob and one of the chickens Cheryl, in honor of Bob and Cheryl Gesing, who are assisting the Omega ministry by drawing architectural plans for the new building.
All of this activity—establishing and growing a garden; weeding the land to prevent the future harvest from being choked; and guarding the chickens from a snake—have many parallels to the Christian life.
Things went well for the first few weeks. The hens were laying eight or nine eggs a day. Then one morning, the bins were empty. They were empty the next day, as well as throughout the entire week. We were gone to a conference, and it seemed that all 12 of our feathered friends had united in a strike to no longer lay eggs. Perry said, “They must be union chickens that are protesting for better food or accommodations!” That’s when I went on a journey, reading and researching the reasons why they would cease from their labors.
I learned that it might not be the chickens’ fault; it could be a snake that is sneaking into the coop and eating the eggs. Imagine that! Some sly, slithering serpent sneaking into a small chicken house and stealing the eggs! We checked for openings where the serpent might be getting in, and we sealed off any small holes that we might normally ignore. We also placed a few mothballs outside the tin house, as snakes (so tradition says) will not come into an area where there are mothballs. We also put a few plastic eggs in the coop. If the culprit was a snake, the plastic eggs would trick the serpent into eating what looked like an egg but wasn’t an egg.
All of this activity—establishing and growing a garden; weeding the land to prevent the future harvest from being choked; and guarding the chickens from a snake—have many parallels to the Christian life. I’ve told you about the garden, but the fact that a snake would devour the eggs and not the chickens themselves, reveals that at times the enemy will not devour you. Instead, he will attempt to devour your harvest. Your harvest is what you have worked and planned for; it is the fruit of your labor.
Imagine building a large new house and having everything complete. Then, just before you move in and spend the first day in your dream home, a major storm strikes the town and destroys your new home. Or imagine coming out of a university with your degree and your college loans to pay back, and anticipating a new position that you were offered once you graduate. You will make enough money to pay off your loans in a few short years and have lots of cash left over. But then you learn that the company has just gone out of business. You’ve planted seeds of knowledge in your mind for many years, and now the fruit of your labor has been cut down like a fruit tree with a chain saw.
At times the harvest is scorched, flooded, or devastated. When this occurs you must figure out why this happened and do what is necessary to rid your harvest of the snakes that are eating your seed or devouring your fruit. It might require plugging up some holes in your life to get rid of the opening where the enemy is entering and causing you difficulties. You might have to reset boundaries. After we made adjustments at the chicken coop, things got back on track. The hens are back in business laying eggs, and we are back in business eating the freshest eggs in town. Keep your harvest close to you, and make sure the snakes stay far away!
Love and Prayers,
Pam Stone
That is a wonderful story. Miracles still happen.
Billy sure preached the Gospel, the good news of Jesus. He preached repentance and the blood. Billy is getting old now as we all know, and he was sick recently. I used to watch him all the time when I was little. He had a great influence on me. Once I saw Billy on TV talking to a man trying to get him to repent. The guy said he might repent if he ever saw Billy Graham. Well, Billy took his cap and sunglasses off, surprised the daylights out of the guy, and the guy repented.
Amen, Amen! God is great and we cannot thank him enough or praise him enough for all our blessings!