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Created by the talented [Link To User poulynoe]")     "Prompt: Galatians 6:9-10 9 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.10 As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith. What are some ways you look for opportunities to do good?" I consider every situation and opportunity to do good. Sometimes the right thing to do is very pronounced and sometimes it is obscure. However, every situation we encounter is an opportunity to ask ourselves that old cult question that rang so true: "What would Jesus do?" Every situation, whether big or small, is a situation in which we can hate ourselves more and love God and others more. It should always be Jesus first, others second and ourselves dead last. If we follow that rule in every situation we are less likely to sin. Man is so wrapped up in meeting the needs of self that we seldom think of others. If we do we promise to do something for them and then get side tracked with our own cares and forget about them. Putting Jesus first, others second, and worrying about ourselves last pleases God.  "Prompt: I was cruising the galaxy with Jane Way and found this planet: (373) Read this item:
Write about this in your Blog entry today." I really enjoyed this poem. I am sure the music box will bring you lots of joy and bittersweet memories. Just remember when you are feeling down or depressed that there are many on here who love and respect you. You can always reach out. |
 "Prompt: What is a bible verse or inspirational quote that has been meaningful in your life?"Today was Day One of a 30 day challenge issued by one of my seminary professors and I am extending the challenge to my readers. The challenge is to pray Romans 8:1-17 every day. The way you do it is you read the passage and insert your name or "me" "I" where ever "us" is used. It is a very powerful prayer! I did it today and cannot imagine what it will be like in 30 days. There is a checklist the professor sends with it. If you want it let me know your email address and I will email it to him and have him send it to you. I do not feel comfortable with putting his email address here. I'm sure he wouldn't mind and he told us to issue the challenge to friends but I cannot give away his information. Prompt: I was cruising the galaxy with Superman and found this planet:
I agree with Tim Chiu   . Everything that does not kill us makes us stronger. I tell people all the time that I would not change one second of my past because doing so would change who I am today. |
Prompt 1 Corinthians 12:8-12 8 For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit; 9 To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit; 10 To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues: 11 But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will. 12 For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ. What do you believe about spiritual gifts? Are the sign gifts given to people today or were they just for the apostles? Do you believe you have a spiritual gift? If so, what is it? I did not use to believe the spiritual gifts were active today. I had been taught all of my life that they were not. Then I went to churches where the spiritual gifts were practiced and that left me conflicted about it. I studied it out for myself and I find no concrete evidence that the spiritual gifts ever went away. What I do find is Acts 8:18 that says that the gifts were given by the laying on of the apostle's hands. For a long time I argued that only one of the original thirteen apostles (counting Paul) could pass on the spiritual gifts. So therefore, I was agian convinced the gifts had ceased. However, history is complete with people who had the spiritual gifts, with miraclous healings, with prophets, with evidence of the gifts. The word "apostle" means "sent one" and there are many "sent ones today. I was sent to where I am now, though at the time I did not realize it. So in that sense, I too am an apostle. Therefore there are many apostles in the world today. If there are apostles, it stands to reason they can pass on the gifts. However, the gifts do not function willy-nilly. You don't just declare "I am going to perform a miracle through God tonight like some flim-flam artists do. The gifts only work when the Holy Spirit wants them too and they work individually through a particular chosen vessel. It is wrong to say "I have the gifts of healing," because you may have a healing gift at the moment and then the Holy Spirit will not function in that manner through you again. He does what is needed in the moment so that no one person specifically has any particular "gift" permanently. We all do have the Holy Spirit. We can pray for a new baptism in the Holy Spirit. We always have the Holy Spirit though. Whether or not He chooses to manifest a gift in us is up to Him. Personally, I have spoken in tongues and discerned spirits. I don't do either all the time. I do them when the Lord says so. tra777 writes about life in
I know life is not all there is to it. I know in my heart that Jesus Christ rose from the dead. He did so to defeat death so that I might have eternal life by faith in Him. |
| "Prompt: What is one area of your life that you’re still working with God to find healing in?" I don't know that I am seeking healing in any area of my life now. For the longest time I was seeking healing from drug addiction but I have been clean for over a decade. If I need healing in any area, the Holy Spirit has not revealed it to me yet. He is the Searcher of hearts. He even searches the heart of God to reveal God's unending love. He hasn't revealed anything to me of late that I need healed of. Chewbacca and I were cruising through the WDC galaxy today. We had a row with an Imperial battleship but blew it to kingdom come. That's when we saw that it had been shielding our view of the star (274) and the planet
I have never lost a lover to war, but I have buried two wives. Both died from heart attacks. One was resuscitated originally. She was on life support for three days and died. It was tough but I healed. |
{image: "Prompt: Tell about a time you felt God calling you to do something uncomfortable." I have a time like that going on right now. there is a man at church who quit attending. He still drives for the church, but he quit attending church. I believe the reason he quit attending is because another man got a position the man who quit coming felt the other man did not deserve. There has been bickering and friction between the families for a long time. It started before I went there and continues to this day. As an officer of the church, I feel the Lord is calling me to intervene in the struggle. I am friends with both of the men and I do not want to lose the frieendship of either. On the other hand, I do not want to see conflict in the church nor do I want to see either of the men holding a grudge that will send them to hell. So I am going to intervene just as soon as God gives me the right words to do so. I'll pray about it for a week or so and when the opportunity arises I will deal with it. {image:2235152-80%} Today cruising through the WDC galaxy with Yoda and Twikkie we found the star Bubblegum Jones  who writes
I think jingles are a good marketing tool. Thhey are easy to remember and make the product memorable. Who doesn't relate "Where's the beef?" to Wendy's Inc. or "Have it your way!" to Burger King? I am sure some remember the body wash Calgon by "Calgon, take me away." So yes. Jingles do work. The one jingle that i always questioned was "He likes it! Hey, Mikey!" I never could figure out the "Hey, Mikey", but it stuck with me all these years. |
"Prompt: I was cruising the galaxy with Wonder Woman and found this planet:
Write about this in your Blog entry today." I have to agree with this author. I believe the people in my life are perfectly imperfect. I would not be able to handle perfect. It would make me feel inferior, which would make me crazy. Prompt: "I don't see a prompt from Marvelous Friend  so I'll give you all something to discuss. According to a Barna Group poll in 2009 over 50% of Christians do not believe the Holy Spirit is real. What do you think?"I believe the Holy Spirit is a real person. He is the third person of the Trinity, co-equal to both Father and Son. He can be grieved according to Paul. He directs the church. He is omnipotent, omniscient, and omnipresent. He is God. |
| Image #1971183 over display limit. -?- Image #2249882 over display limit. -?- "Prompt: Tell about a time you felt attacked or judged for you faith. How did you respond?" I can't say that I ever really did feel attacked and judged for my faith. I mean the time is coming when we will be, but to date I've never experienced it severely enough to remark about it. Image #2235152 over display limit. -?- "Prompt: I was cruising the galaxy with Dr. Beverly Crusher and we found this planet:
Write about this item in your Blog entry today. Happy Birthday WDC! I know The StoryMaster  and the crew work their butts off to keep this site running. I am a premium member and intend to stay that way because it is a great site! Happy 21st WDC. Now you can break out the bubbly!Image #2251074 over display limit. -?- Image #2187503 over display limit. -?- |
| Image #2235354 over display limit. -?- Image #1997652 over display limit. -?- Image #1971183 over display limit. -?- Image #2249882 over display limit. -?- "Prompt: Who is the one person you're looking forward to hanging out with in heaven?" I personally don't think we'll be hanging out with anybody. I think we will be too busy worshiping to hang out. When we consider how awesome God is, I don't think we'll have a thought about anything but praising Him. Image #2235354 over display limit. -?- Prompt: I was cruising the galaxy with Buck Rogers and found this planet:
Write about Apollo and space travel for your Blog entry today. I love acrostics. I tell people all the time to never say that the sky is the limit as there are footprints on the moon! Image #2251074 over display limit. -?- Image #2187503 over display limit. -?- |
| Image #2235354 over display limit. -?- Image #1997652 over display limit. -?- Image #1971183 over display limit. -?- Image #2249882 over display limit. -?- "Prompt: What are some characteristics of someone who is “mature” in their faith?" This is a tough question because the answer is really subjective. There really is no totally correct way of answering it as even mature Christians make mistakes. None of us are perfect. However, I believe a mature Christian tends to take submitting to the Spirit more seriously. They put others ahead of themselves and not just those around them all the time. They are not focused on paying bills and having the next nice gizmo that comes down the pike. Instead their focus is the Lord Jesus christ and the things of heaven. To be honest, I know only a few mature Christians. Most are still babes in Christ. Mature Christians are weird compared to the world. They exhibit the fruits of the Spirit in all things. They'd rather help out a stranger than eat. They take care of others at the expense of self. They always do the next right thing. Image #2235354 over display limit. -?- Prompt: Our leader was called away by Captain Kirk so I went on a mission and am doing this today. I was cruising the galaxy the planet and found this planet: (824) Read this item: Image #1776715 over display limit. -?- Write about this in your Blog entry today." I want to apologize to the crew for being tardy with the prompt Monday and Tuesday. I am currently in graduate school (finals) and working in four positions at my vocation. Half the time I forget what night it is or that I was supposed to send the prompt. I came by to send it last night and noticed that Princess Megan Rose GOT Fox  had already done so. Thank you, Princess!I think it is a shame the way Native Americans were treated. On the other hand, we cannot erase history and no amount of whining is going to change it. It isn't like we are going to give it back. We aren't going to send slave ships back to Africa and it would not be right to expect today's generation to pay for the crimes of generations five times back. It is what it is. We can learn from it maybe. I doubt that even. Image #2251074 over display limit. -?- Image #2187503 over display limit. -?- |
| Image #2235354 over display limit. -?- Image #1997652 over display limit. -?- Image #1971183 over display limit. -?- Image #2249882 over display limit. -?- "Prompt: What is one thing you would change about your church if you could? How can we make our church more Christ-like?" If I could change anything, I would change the bickering. Somebody will do something and somebody else will get jealous and quit coming because of it. People it's not about who deserves this or that. Be happy for each other even if they get something they "don't deserve." Jesus is all about restoration. He loves multiplcation and addition. He hates subtraction and division. Image #2235354 over display limit. -?- Prompt: "
Cats are finicky creatures. I like cats but I am more of a "no animals" person. I don't want the responsibility. I have enough to do without taking care of an animal. Image #2251074 over display limit. -?- Image #2187503 over display limit. -?- |
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