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24/01/2012 Yesterday, we were invited to a dinner hosted to celebrate 25 yrs. in service of an unique charitable organisation from Kerala, India. A middle aged couple who take care and are involved in the upbringing of children of prisoners gave their testimonies about their work amidst these needy children. It was an eye opener to many of us. Their passion to work among these truly downtrodden and helpless children was amazing. Sending money to orphanages for the running of such institutions are done by many and is indeed a noble deed, but sharing the griefs and pains and troubles of the children involved, day in and day out is something far noble. They are taking care of 65 such children and every day is a new challenge. In fact, there are several challenges, which they overcome, by trusting in their Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. I remembered Jesus' word's when I heard them speak. "You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven." (Matthew 5:14-16) A challenge to me as well.

The "Wild At Heart" book wasn't encouraging military expression, though. It was encouraging what you are saying. But it also encourages men not being push-overs. Would you not consider the Apostles to have been warriors? Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight: Psalms 144:1

I'm just going to pray that Romney is not the nominee.....I could never vote for him. Besides being a Mormon, he's wishy-washy and strikes me as not having strong convictions. If you look at Romney's track record, you can see that he does lots of flip flopping.

Just another man made excuse for killing babies. Its so sad the links people will go towards to justify themselves.

80% Santorum Some of these other candidates I've never even HEARD of thanks to the bogus 2-party system.

They keep pounding the drums of war but....are they serious? I personally believe Iran is being governed by psychopaths. One of the biggest problems is that it's never clear who if anyone governs Iraq as there are lots of internal divisions and rivalries between different individuals and groups within the power structure. As to being psychopaths, well if there are threats severe limitations put upon their ability to export oil, threatening the ability of other Gulf states to export and limiting the access of the rest of the world to much needed Gulf oil is a risky but not incoprehesible political strategy.

For a moment I am going to pretend that I speak for the owner and staff in saying that we are fortunant to have such wonderful people as you. Together you all make up the body of Christ here at this board, we are so blessed that there are so many God gifted and knowledgeable people who have the fruit of the Spirit. Together we will grow into the perfect man until Christ returns to take up all home for it is God which worketh in you to will and do of his good pleasure and he will work on us in purifing and strengthening us until the day of Jesus Christ. On a personal note: I never thought that I would love Worthy Boards, I would try it for a while then go back to other boards, it would never click for me here until I tryed it this time. I think of Worthy so much differently now, I don't feel like a stranger anymore.

I took it and it said I am undecided. Really it gives the same results for Gingrich and Santorum, and a slight less for Ron Paul. No others were included.

It's a reference to Islam . . . as in become a Mulim or loose your head.

Try living in utah or in a primarily mormon area. You are not forced or killed, but you do tend to remain an outsider in every day life, including business.

I've been here since October of 2002. I wouldn't of stayed that long if worthy didn't make a difference in my life. I've been uplifted. I've been hurt. I've been made joyful. I've been made mad. I've helped as much as I can. I've let go when I had too. I've made few true friends.(that I love dearly) I've made few "not" friends.(that I love despite them or me) I've seen arguments and hurts. I've seen love in abundance. I've befriended atheists. I've banned so called "christians". And through all of the ups and downs, I've realized that no matter what its Christ first. His will for me. I can do nothing without Him. If I try then its not going to work, if I react according to me, its bound to be a failure. Thank you worthy.

I come to Worthy every day because I always receive a blessing here. There are always new posts in a big variety (i.e. strengthening, encouraging, prayer, fellowship, and more). I firmly believe in God's Promises, one being that His Word never returns void. I give thanks for Worthy and all of the sweet Christians here.

Yes! Before I came back the last time I thought that I would never become a part of this board, it's so huge, and relationships are already established, it seemed impossible to ge established here, but I finally did. I love the the students of the word and getting their perspective. I love contributing is some small way. I love getting Email messages

Yes good and bad. God's good in that through Worthy I met South and we were married. I am married to a woman who is absolutely soaked in the Spirit, who knows her bible better than our pastor, and whom I am blessed to have as a wife. Good because I have learned so much from people who know what they are talking about, and use the bible, and not opinion, as the base for their debate. Good because I have been able to help and encourage people through the boards and chat, and e mails, and Skype, etc. And made friends all over the world. Good because it has made me think, and then study, and then write stuff I use at home group, in churches, and in my daily life. Bad because at one stage I did not know how to regulate my everyday life versus Worthy (which if we were to be honest can become "addictive"). Who would have thought that something so God blessed could become a millstone because one ignored other things and concentrated on one? I have learned that there must be balance in everything we do, from eating, exercise, work, church, and Worthy. This made me assess a good few things in my daily walk, and put in place ways to balance it out. The only excess I now want and need is Jesus. And I don't have to go anywhere, log on anywhere, read anything to revel in that excess. Because I carry him inside me. And He lifts me up. Blessings

As For Me As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness. Psalms 17:15 I Have Been Schooled Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. Proverbs 27:17 And I Have Prayed Together Even them will I bring to my holy mountain, and make them joyful in my house of prayer: their burnt offerings and their sacrifices shall be accepted upon mine altar; for mine house shall be called an house of prayer for all people. Isaiah 56:7 And I Have Rejoiced With The Beloved At Worthy Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; Ephesians 5:19 And What A Blessing You All We took sweet counsel together, and walked unto the house of God in company. Psalms 55:14 Are Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! Psalms 133:1 ~ God Is Good Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. James 1:17 And I Am So So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do. Luke 17:10 Blessed And that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy; as it is written, For this cause I will confess to thee among the Gentiles, and sing unto thy name. And again he saith, Rejoice, ye Gentiles, with his people. And again, Praise the Lord, all ye Gentiles; and laud him, all ye people. Romans 15:9-11 Love, Your Brother Joe

Worthy has definitely been a profound blessing to me. I have learned a great deal here and received more encouragement than I could ever express. As others have said, I am so looking forward to the day when I can meet my Worthy friends face to face and share the glory of Heaven with them.

Every time the truth is told, someone is affected. Every time love is given, someone is affected. Every time iron sharpens iron, someone is affected. I have been on both sides of the bench on all of these, and more. I have found great relationships in Christ on this site and I look forward to meeting every one of them when we are with Him. As for helping others, we many never know how our words Christ spoke through us will affect anyone, but we are assured that His words will not return void. Personally, I have spoken to many addicts and have given them my story and what I had to do to overcome. Some have told me I helped, others just said thanks. Either way, I was someone to talk with when they needed to talk, or someone to listen to them when they needed to talk. Worthy has become my home ...

It made a difference in my life. Being disabled and unable to get out Worthy became a place of fellowship, a place where I could come and discuss His word with others when I didn't have 'others' in my life. shalom, Mizz

Hey, I don't want to hijack the thread on technicalities of how one person or another defines a term. But to be a protector, one must have the ability to protect first. But I agree with the claim society is feminizing men - we want men to act like women and women to act like men. Give women the reigns and make the man submissive. Men are expected to be relationship-oriented the way women are.Things like that. Excellent point you raise, Neb, men are protectors and in ancient time hunter / gatherers. In that men are protectors and is financially sound and their wife know she is loved - in that she feels secure.

Psalm 30:11 - You have turned for me my mourning into dancing ; You have loosed my sackcloth and girded me with gladness, Psalm 149: 3 - Let them praise His name with dancing ; Let them sing praises to Him with timbrel and lyre. Psalm 150:4 - Praise Him with timbrel and dancing ; Praise Him with stringed instruments and pipe. Jeremiah 31:13 - "Then the virgin will rejoice in the dance, And the young men and the old, together, For I will turn their mourning into joy And will comfort them and give them joy for their sorrow. You dance because you want to, same as hand clapping. And to be honest, I hate it when people accuse my expression of worship to be about show.