Johnsean

Am not 'seasoned'but i believe that you shouldnt worry about hell while heaven is open for you. Its like in darkness(hell), you light up a torch and light beams (heaven). Your worry at that point will be the batteries (your faith) draining. If the batteries are low darkness (hell) is evident, if the torch is on, light beams (heaven is open for you). Keep the faith and be blessed.

Ten years ago i stumbled onto this forum by chance, joined , posted and made a few friends. The community was greay. By then, i was still struggling with my identity in christ. I enjoyed the forums for awhile but lost interest with time. On monday this week i sat in an hotel for hrs trying to figure out the direction my life had taken, it dawned on me i was lost. On my way home i made the decision to know Christ more and immediately called my pastor to commit to the Lord. Tears rolled uncontrollably, called my mum with the news and she screamed with joy. To me, yesterday is gone, its a new day, a new beginning. I fear for this new day, the new journey but trust that you(fellowship) will hold my hand in prayer and walk with me. There are so many things i have to dump, run away from or simply ignore. If only there was an 'on and off' switch to all my past, it would be much easier. As i face the new me, am hanging on to Proverbs 16:3 "Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans." Pray for me, and thanks in advance. Be blessed.

Thank you all for your invaluable contributions. All that comes from the Lord must be precious, He can only want the best for us. We are grateful Lord for a wonderful day and the fact that we are breathing to serve you today is worth dancing for. thanks God and please give us more gifts everyday and at all times . AMEN Be blessed, John

Hi Parker1, Your wife must be proud to read this. Sometimes i think the little things in life, the ones we take for granted are the most special. The Lord through His son Jesus gave us something we will ever be indebted for, and as rightly mentioned by others,, LOVE. Be blessed by His unrivaled love. John

I will say DADDY"S love for me, and HIM blessing me with yall here at worthy sure Lomi His love for us. its hard to pinpoint but His gift of Life is precious to me. Amen

Has it ever occurred to you that we ( especially me) are used to complaining about what we dont have yet others look at us and wonder why God loves us more and wish they could take up our place? This got me thinking...... which is the most precious gift to you from the Lord that you cherish daily knowingly or otherwise? Say Amen to whatever you list.. Be Blessed John

Yeah, I've heard of that before - we are all the color of "earthtone." Me? I got the color of sand. Interesting. Am all Black..wait i post that photo on my profile soon! Be blessed, John

I have a heap of my own problems but need add to this post. I think you need address this problem with the whole family ( all staying with you) and let them eat into it. Tell them how you feel and have them share into solving the matter. They need to be part of the solution here.You can not carry everyone's problems , its hard. Could be, they don't appreciate the magnitude of the issue until they are asked to share... then next time they will respect those who feed them. John

opinions are like *** ***** every body has one. sadly yours stink. I agree, Redwing. What a terrible thing to say about someone who is kind and has never done any of the things that Yesult accuses her of. Shame on him. thanks for sticking up for dolly guys --i for one wont ever think badly of her because she doesnt deserve the degrading comments being thrown her way on here!! not to mention that her song"coat of many colors" really helped me growing up dirt poor in kentucky and helped me to ignore all of the "white trash" remarks. lv yr sis in christ manie I guess we ought not judge others by their looks and deeds, the inner self ...the heart matters a lot. Remember the thief who was crucified along side Jesus? We would have condemned him to hell.... but see the fellow is in the right place with Jesus in heaven. We are not better than others.. Give Dolly a break. John

Amazing love indeed. John

Hi Lomi, I read lots of honesty from this post... not many of us would openly admit our weaknesses in public. That is why the Lord has these youth looking up to you for guidance. Do not shy away from this responsibility.. Its God given. Please pray and take up the challenge. Be blessed John

The Bible gives a detailed account of the agony and stress that Jesus went through before and during His crucifixion. The disciples reported seeing Him in agony the night before on mount Olive ( Luke 22: 44). He remained in pain, agony and stress not because He was powerless, but for the love of humanity. That incredible and invaluable love, and suffering was meant to provide way for salvation. We ought to appreciate how much we are indebted to Jesus for the suffering and His unrivaled love. May the Lord help us understand what Easter is all about. God bless you all this Easter. John

Going through today's birthday list, one can not fail to note that out of the eight, only Honeybee is currently active. The rest seem to have last been "seen" months or years back. ( assuming our statistician's data is accurate ). So where are our BD boys and girls?... Just a thought... Anyway, have a great and blessed birthday wherever you are.. God bless, John

Thanks all, According to Acts, Matthias was chosen by the remaining apostles (11) to replace Judas. Where does Paul come in and can I get a complete list of the 12 apostles. Thank you John thanks Lomi That leaves Paul where? Is he not among the 12? John John, The list of the Apostles as requested. 1. Simon Peter (Cephas) - [ younger brother of Andrew] 2. James [ son of Zebedee - also known as one of the sons of Thunder] 3. John [brother of James - sons of thunder] 4. Andrew [brother of Simon Peter] 5. Phillip [ he is from Bethsaida] 6. Bartholomew Nathanael [from Galilee & friend of Phillip] 7. Matthew [Taxcollector - son of Alphues] 8. Thomas Didymus [he was also called the twin] 9. James [also called James the Just / Less] 10. Thaddaeus Judas [not Judas Iscariot] 11. Simon the Cananaean [also known as Simon the zealot] 12. Judas Iscariot [the only disciple that was from Judea & not from Galilee] 13. Matthias [ He replaced Judas Iscariot] GOD Bless, lomi