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Re: Faith And Trust in God While Facing Confusion

cherylemery — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 01:29:27 -0000

Thank you, Randy.

Re: City of Thieves by David Benioff – Book Review

RThomasETC — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 23:57:46 -0000

I agree about the sovereignty of God to use art to speak to us in various ways even if it isn't explicitly Christian. I also believe there is a lot of evil out there as well. I believe that all falls in the realm of discernment, wise counsel of others and personal conviction.

Re: TakeOff, RoundAbout and Dog Days of Summer – New Art – Moleskin Book

RThomasETC — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 23:54:46 -0000

Thank you Catherine. All good ideas. I will probably do that ... someday :)

Re: Faith And Trust in God While Facing Confusion

RThomasETC — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 23:53:09 -0000

Gosh. I am so sorry to hear of all the problems. I will pray for your healing and provision. I am glad the post was edifying.

Re: Of Leg Lunges and Battling “The OUCH” – A Gym Update

RThomasETC — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 23:50:33 -0000

very good reminder and quite true. He does care for every detail of what we experience.

Re: Of Leg Lunges and Battling “The OUCH” – A Gym Update

RThomasETC — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 23:49:24 -0000

Thanks for the advice. I may try it the next time I am doing legs. Have to keep changing things up ya' know.

Re: Of Leg Lunges and Battling “The OUCH” – A Gym Update

donbeeson — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:38:51 -0000

Hey, Richard! I have always liked Nashville. It still has a small town atmosphere to it. And I really like the Tracz trail. I drove by Amy Grant's home in Franklin one time when I was there--not ostentatious at all and such a pretty area. I live in Tucson, Arizona. We still have wildlife--deer, javelinas(wild boars), with an occasional bear or mountain lion. I do enjoy Nashville's greenery though :)

Re: Of Leg Lunges and Battling “The OUCH” – A Gym Update

richardholloman — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:43:28 -0000

I live in Nashville! That's just a nickname we use sometimes. It is a fun city!

Re: Shhhh… My Staycation Reading List

catherineH — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:32:53 -0000

I'm just finishing Proverbs and starting a Douglas Coupland season. Got several of his books off t'internet (Northern way of saying The Internet, although I speak proper, not like them across t'way). Yeah, Amazon does some books for 1p (lowest unit of UK money). You guys have Amazon, don't you? And a few good magazines (we don't have many here in the UK, but I've searched and found. Trying to find my fave national paper in this town is hard going!)

Re: TakeOff, RoundAbout and Dog Days of Summer – New Art – Moleskin Book

catherineH — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:26:38 -0000

That one in your 17 years post is fab! I love that one! You really should exhibit or something some time. A book, proceeds to thyself, or a charity of one's choice. Prints? They really are beautiful, Randy.

Re: Of Leg Lunges and Battling “The OUCH” – A Gym Update

donbeeson — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:26:20 -0000

Hey Richard! I'm glad to see someone older than I making posts on this site lol I'm 57 but feel like 24 :) So do you live in Nashville?, Las Vegas?, neither? My brother has a home in Summerlin, a suburb of Las Vegas. And Nashville is one of my favorite cities to visit. I have enjoyed reading your posts!
Don

Re: City of Thieves by David Benioff – Book Review

catherineH — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:23:52 -0000

I did throw one book given to me by a little old lady I worked with because the book was full of graphic sex and violence. I just don't need that in my life, and the storyline was pants. If the storyline had been worth it, maybe I would have kept the book? I don't watch stuff I don't need to watch, either. But last week, I did watch and recommend to a Christian friend, a stand alone UK drama about the economic recession. In the first 10 minutes, Aidan Gillen (played the mayor in The Wire, and Stuart in the UK's Queer as Folk, great actor) masturbating, and then several sex scenes followed closely. But it was about the excesses of the 90s and beginning 2000s and what top city workers were up to with investors' cash, and how the downturn followed. Aiden Gillen's character was one that got off on 'success' in the business world, and he committed suicide when the economic crisis hit. The drama was well-made, and shot in some ways like a modern French drama/crime film, and the friend I recommended it to is a script-writer. I watched V for Vendetta last night, "God is in the rain!" Oh my goodness! Amazing film, and I was praying so much after, in gratitude, for our nation's future etc. So throwing out anything that doesn't mention God explicitly, is throwing out the baby with the bathwater. And in my life, God has used modern folk music to show me He is right with me. God can use anything for His purposes, His Kingdom, His glory.

Re: Of Leg Lunges and Battling “The OUCH” – A Gym Update

donbeeson — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:18:35 -0000

Hey, Randog (name I will use when any exercise post appears) Your experience brings back memories when I joined a health club shortly after accepting Christ as my Savior. My trainer had pushed me very hard, and the pleaser that I am, I kept pushing to the edge. After the session was over, I went back to the locker room and began having a tremendous headache that became worse by the minute. I was laying on a bench in the locker room. And suddenly I was prompted by an inner voice to pray for the headache to be gone. I kept ignoring the voice's prompting(why I did I don't really know)but then I finally said ok. I will pray. The headache and all distress vanished immediately.I thought, "Wow, God did this!" I think that was probably the first time that I realized that God works in the small things as well as the large. That was nearly 27 years ago, and I have not forgotten that lesson.

Re: Of Leg Lunges and Battling “The OUCH” – A Gym Update

catherineH — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:11:42 -0000

have you tried tripoding? Use a weight bar as a tripod/something to help you balance. I've got FMS, so I find some exercises difficult and need to do them differently. Stand the weight bar on its side so you are holding it vertically, and lunge with the opposite leg. I think. Try the other leg if you go all wobbly to the side! Unless you're lunging with the weight bar over your shoulders? If that is the case, then no one can help you.... mwah ha ha haaaa... except you! God bless you, matey -x-

Re: After Exodus Freedom Conference 2009 Gratitude

catherineH — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:00:47 -0000

Yeah, I was waiting in the bathroom at a TfT (SSA org in the UK) conf, and a lady came out of the stall and picked up her copy of Jeannette Howard's first book. She asked if I'd ever read it, and I said no, cos I didn't think most of it was applicable to me. The woman said, "Oh, do you struggle?" I said 'yes', but no, I don't struggle. I often thank God that I'm SSA, the way it helps me in life, in my work, what I've seen of the world that I wouldn't have seen otherwise, which gives me real compassion for people in all sorts of predicaments, and it has helped me pray like crazy sometimes. To me, the only struggle is other people and their attitudes, either liberals who say I should embrace a gay lifestyle - liberals nearly beat on me at a Christian festival, or the right wingers who want me dead.

Re: Faith And Trust in God While Facing Confusion

cherylemery — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 18:26:05 -0000

I think I'll know when I'm there:) That car accident last January is the big issue. I have a herniated disc in my neck. It's the one that sends information to my left arm. It's *very* difficult to play hands together as my right side receives information from my brain faster than my left side. And playing is just...painful. The prognosis isn't good for neurological damage. There are other things too. But I LOVE to play, I LOVE the music, I LOVE the people I meet, and I am ready to learn...so ready to learn more. The Lord knows all this. Either way, He will provide what I need. I have yet to find Him unfaithful.

Rainbows are a significant symbol for me. Your post was for me.

Thanks for asking.

Re: Faith And Trust in God While Facing Confusion

RThomasETC — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:54:31 -0000

Yes, the photo was taken on a previous trip there.

Re: Faith And Trust in God While Facing Confusion

RThomasETC — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:54:07 -0000

I was wondering how Montreal was going. There is grace regardless. When will you know?

Re: Of Leg Lunges and Battling “The OUCH” – A Gym Update

RThomasETC — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:36:55 -0000

Embrace it man! Good. We can cheer each other on!

Re: Of Leg Lunges and Battling “The OUCH” – A Gym Update

RThomasETC — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:36:15 -0000

Thanks Cheryl! Today ... you're my favorite :)

Re: Of Leg Lunges and Battling “The OUCH” – A Gym Update

richardholloman — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:33:26 -0000

LOL! I can so relate! I started working out about a month ago myself! I gotta do something since I'm 58 years old and embracing it (translates -- reality)!

You are truly cracking me up here in Nashvegas!

Re: Of Leg Lunges and Battling “The OUCH” – A Gym Update

cherylemery — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:50:47 -0000

And I was noticing in some of those conference photos that you have slimmed down. Congrats, Randy!!! Keep it up!

Re: Faith And Trust in God While Facing Confusion

donbeeson — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 10:55:46 -0000

Hi, Randy. Yep. I joined the forums and was approved last night. I did peruse some of the entries. I'm going to listen to Ricky's 1 hour 45 min mp3 today. I have listened to some of his other mp3s in the last few days. Very insightful and funny guy. I really like him. And I also listened to Joe Dallas mp3. That guy is awesome! I'm having all of my upper teeth pulled this morning and will get a denture in return for them. I would not go for a third bridge. I have the money, but I just couldn't see spending it on something with no guarantee. I have been abundantly blessed materially, but I can't see spending another $10K+ when some people can't even afford a denture.
As for joining a church, I actually found the link to Exodus on the website of the church I attended for many years. They have a new pastor, and there are several links to homosexuality.
I really believe God led me here :)
Thanks for asking!
Don

Re: Faith And Trust in God While Facing Confusion

cherylemery — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 01:50:30 -0000

Is that water in the photo Rainbow River? I can't remember if that is it's name.

Re: Faith And Trust in God While Facing Confusion

cherylemery — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 01:46:40 -0000

The Lord knew I needed to be reminded of this right now. I have no idea if I will be moving to Montreal. If I don't go...I have some serious crow to eat. Going would definitely be the greater stretch of faith however.

Thanks for sharing that part of your email.