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Just wanted to say a quick THANK YOU to all who posted. I'm kind of getting it. I looked at the library for the book that Leonard mentioned but couldn't find it...I'll look here locally tomorrow. I appreciate you all taking the time to write and respond with kindness to my post. and Blessings Jen

Thank you Elkie and Leonard! I'll look for the book today!

I'm having a hard time understanding the subject of secession. Anyone a history buff who wants to help me with this? I'd appreciate it. Why did the South secede from the Union? Why did the North not let them secede? Why did the North win the war, and why did the South lose? What issues were resolved by the resultant Civil War? What issues were left unresolved? Help me please! My eyes are crossing from all the reading I've done and still don't get it. At least I don't think I do. Is there a book you'd recommend, (other than my history book?) ? Thank you SO much in advance!

I think they cut off the hangy-down parts. <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I'm curious about a couple of things. One: Do you believe that our pets or companion animals will be in heaven? Two: Do people have to wait to see heaven after they die or do they go straight there? I ask the first one because I hope and pray that I can spend eternity not only with God but with my animals too. I want to believe in the "Rainbow Bridge." The second one I ask about is because I have heard a couple of different things. I just need some clarification on this. Thanks so much. Blessings Jen

Here are my two cents with your situation. You have a couple of choices here....I'm sure the vet probably told you these as well....but I'm not sure. You could wait out the "heat" session and see if she is pregnant first before going ahead with the spay OR you could go ahead and get her spayed now and see what the vet says if she was pregnant or not. I'm not sure if taking some sort of x-ray first is an option but if you are dead set against aborting a "possible" pregnancy...I'd inquire about it. Maybe they have an ultrasound machine? I personally don't think what you are doing is wrong. If it were me in that situation, I would go ahead with the spay. Just my thoughts though. Take care and if nothing else, pray about it. God might have an answer for you. Blessings Jen PS. I also agree that spaying and neutering before this situation ever happens is best. I always like to quote Mr. Bob Barker.... "help control the pet population. Have your pet spayed or neutered." There are just WAY too many unwanted animals out there. Know what I mean?

No, I understand all that....I'm not perfect and I don't think others are either. I certainly do mess up on a regular basis. But I guess what I don't understand is why people are angry at the Muslims, or the people who are angry at the President, or who shun this way or that way of life that people choose. When people are judging me for my sins and imperfections....how can I look at that person and "want to be like them?" How can I want what they have when in reality, what they have is nothing that I want? Does that make sense? I guess I just have a hard time understanding people being so incredibly judgemental of others beliefs, politics, gender, religion...etc.....when they are suupose to be a representative of Christ. How did the focus of a lot of topics go from christianity and reliogion, bringing others to Christ... to sending out a message of hate and critcism? How did the focus get off the one perfect topic....God? I know God is going to judge me and I'm certainly more than thankful (completely unworthy is more like it) for His grace and forgiveness. I want to be a positive respresentative of Him. How can I be a good example of that when I don't have very many good examples of that myself? Does that help out with where I'm coming from? I hope so. I'll try and continue to answer questions and piece together what exactly I'm trying to say later on. Thanks for taking the time to help me out with this one. Am I being judgemental? Am I stereotyping people too? I hope not....that's not what I'm trying to do. That's not what I want to do. I know people are entitled to their own opinion, as I am mine. =) I'm just confused....that's all. Thanks

Everytime I come to this board I find more and more people who call themselves Christian and yet seem very angry at the world. They don't want people from other countries in America. They are against this or that.....what gives? Am I missing something here? I've known a lot of people to be judgemental and hypocritical...but some of you people take the cake. I know that I strayed from the church and blatant "christians" because of this behavior. I don't need people to shove christianity or religion or any of your other opinions down my throat. Aren't we all entitled to feel the way we do? I respect your decisions to be upset at the world and not want to let anyone else in the country....but to slap a religion with it or a bible quote....it just doesn't make sense to me. Are you trying to help others? Bring others to Christ? How? By what example? Will someone shed some light on this for me? What does being a "christian" mean? I mean I love my neighbor and respect my parents and such....but what does it truly mean to be a christian to some of you? Am I going about it all wrong? I don't think I am. I have faith, I love the Lord, I read my bible and try and improve my relationship with Him. So....what gives? Thanks Sincerely from "someone teetering on the edge in confusion" I wanted to post also that I've really, truly appreciated the prayers and help from those of you who have responded to previous posts.

I'm looking to go to Nursing school with in the next couple of years. I've gotten my pre-req's out of the way and I'm working on my co-req's. Right now I'm taking a Health Care Assistant class to be able to work in the field while I'm going to school. So, here is my question....Would it be in my best interest to continue with the HCA class or switch and continue taking the co-req's even though I won't be able to apply for Nursing school until late this year or early 2006? Is it good to be able to say on a resume or a nursing school application that I've worked as a Nursing Assistant? I figure it can't hurt and will kind of give me a "leg up" on the competition. Maybe? What are your thoughts? Thank you for taking the time to read and reply. Blessings Jen

Of course, over all.....I know....someday I'll see Jesus. So since I'm getting to know Him now.... I'd like to meet Oprah and Julia Roberts....I'd have them over for dinner. Together...since they know each other. I'd like to meet Steve Irwin and his family. (The Croc Hunter) I'd like to meet Officer Anne Marie Lucas from Animal Precinct too. I'd like to meet Robin Jones Gunn (Christian author). If I could go back in time or bring people back I'd like to meet Anne Frank and George Washington. Okay, that's all I can think of for now. Thanks for the neat topic. Blessings Jen

i'm just curious about something...I haven't read the whole book yet...but here is my two cents. Even though Mr. Warren uses different translations...shouldn't that encourage us to use our own Bible and read it ourselves? I see this book as a guide (and a fad, like Prayer of Jabez) and something to help me in my walk. Not something I'm suppose to take every word as truth, but as something that encourages me to strengthen my walk and my relationship with God. Nothing more, nothing less. Isn't that a good thing? IMHO Jen

Hi, I saw this posted on a post (don't remember where) and was curious what it meant. I didn't have time to write at the time so I saved it to Word and thought I would remember where I found it. Well, I don't. So, I'm coming here looking for some advice, thoughts and insight into what it means. Also some scripture reference would be helpful too. Thanks so much. "We are not called to listen and hear all peoples views and opinions. We are called to win others to Jesus Christ." Blessings Jen