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Review of Promises Kept  
Review by Moomintroll
Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
I really appreciated this. Your trials and experience are moving and powerful. I am so glad that you have found relief. I love the way you weave into the account God's words, and their meaning to you. Your words convey to the reader that you are humble, courageous, and loyal. Yes, I know that victims of abuse do not consider themselves "courageous." But, as a fellow abuse victim myself, I have learned that, sometimes, we refrain from action due to some kind of warped loyalty to the offender. We refuse the quick way out. This is especially true of you, waiting for God to act on your behalf.

Your story will no doubt give hope to many readers here who are in despair.

Thank you.

I wish you peace and joy.
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Review by Moomintroll
Rated: E | (5.0)
This is very strong and deep. You weave a mesmerising pattern with your words. I love the different metaphors, especially the sunset.

I was curious though, about the word "enticing." It's a strange word to describe loneliness - the modern human plague.

Excellent writing. I hope you enjoy the site, and write much more.
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Review by Moomintroll
Rated: E | (5.0)
Beautiful words - very moving. This flows so well, and has a profound message.

I will look at sunsets differently from now on - thank you, and keep writing.
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Review of Pause  
Review by Moomintroll
Rated: E | (5.0)
Lovely sentiments - from the heart. I enjoyed this, and I wholeheartedly agree with you about being aware of the beauty and joy of life. It is so sad that most people rush through life, seeking instant gratification, and seeking the end of the journey.

Nicely done.
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Review of My Angel  
Review by Moomintroll
Rated: E | (4.5)
This is such a lovely tribute, although so sad. It is shocking how deeply we feel the loss when someone we love dearly is no longer there. Like you, I too miss my dear dad. I spent many years agonising over his death, unable to accept it. But then, I learned something amazing which has changed my life, and given me real hope.

I invite you to read my articles about death. I am sure you will be surprised and comforted by the things in them.

I wish you peace.
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Review by Moomintroll
Rated: E | (5.0)
Your article is one of the best I have read on this site. You capture the extremes, the frustrations, and the confusion of this disorder so eloquently. I'm sure your words will help others to clarify and identify the condition in themselves (a huge relief for me personally when I finally found out that I suffered from it), and will comfort them that they are not alone.

My experience mirrors yours, in many ways, except one significant one. I realsised, at one point in my life, that we cannot reach a logical conclusion, and therefore a plan of action, if our assumptions are based on faulty foundations. My journey culminated in an education that was to change my life, and significantly change how I deal with Bipolar in my life. I invite you to read my artcile "From the darkness of depression, to the light of hope." I usually refer to my Bipolar as "Depression" because I find that most people are unfamiliar with the former term.

I wish you peace.

Have a good day.
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Review by Moomintroll
Rated: E | (4.0)
This is very profound and sad. You are right about the state of our earth.

Im not sure if the young generation today would have done any better. It is mainly technology, and animal agriculture which have brought our beautiful earth to near destruction, and young people love both technology, and meat and dairy.

It's a good thing that God is going to intervene soon.

"God will bring to ruin those ruining the earth" - The Bible book of Revelation 11.18.

Well written.
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Review by Moomintroll
Rated: E | (4.5)
I read your article with great interest. You make many good points, and your experiences are powerful. You must be a strong person to have endured them. I like the positive way you encourage forgiveness and tolerance - we couls all learn some lessons from your disposition. However, the idea of "Unconditional love" is fraught with dangers, and could abandon many readers to a life of pain and misery.

I wrote an article on abuse. I would value your opinion on it.

Well written.

I wish you peace,

Moomin
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Review by Moomintroll
Rated: E | (4.5)
This is well written, helpful, and positive. I am sure that it will help those who take the time to read it. Too often, I have witnessed a simple comment cause such animosity and destruction.

Like you, I have a positive way of dealing with such encounters. I use the wisdom in the Bible to guide me. It has such gems as - "As far as it depends upon you, be peacable with all people", and "Do to others as you would have them do to you."

Good work.
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Review of Thursday  
Review by Moomintroll
Rated: E | (4.5)
Your words are very moving and powerful. I am sure that there are many readers out there who will identify with the pain and anguish you describe so eloquently. Perhaps this item will help them to identify the perpetrator in their own life. This is a very unjust world.

I was particularly interested in this because I recently wrote an article on WDC about abusive relationships. I would value your opinion of it, if you have time.

Well written, and brave.

I wish you peace and happiness.

Moomin
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Review of God Almighy  
Review by Moomintroll
Rated: E | (4.5)
I read your article with great imterest, and admiration. You bare your soul, looking for God's wisdom. Your honesty is refreshing and clear. If only all people would examine themselves so humbley.

I hope you don't mind if make a few observations about your sincere expressions. Firstly, I believe you place too much emphasis on the literal name of "Israel." Secondly, your self condemnation is not something God wants you to feel. God's own son - Jesus, said "You must love your neighbour as yourself." Note that we should have a measure of love for ourselves, not vanity, like the superstars or the headline hoggers, but, self-respect, especially if we are trying - even of we are failing.

That child of yours, just like my child (grown now) is keeping you alive with love. I too often feel the urge to end things but, the love I have for those near and dear to me, along with the thought of the pain I would inflict upon them, is enough to stay my hand. God knows what we need!

Your article is an amazing accomplishment, so clearly and profoundly expressed. I hope and pray that you find peace and joy.

Finally, I invite you to read an article from someone who has a perspective outside of the conventional church teachings - but one which is backed up by God's word. I wish you would read my article "Your Future - In Whose Hands."

Take care,

Moomin

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Review of Hey im new  
Review by Moomintroll
Rated: E | (4.0)
Hello, welcome to the site.

Hope you enjoy your time here. They are a good bunch.

Moomin
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Review by Moomintroll
Rated: E | (5.0)
Lovely sentiments, beautifully expressed. You paint a vivid, colourful picture of the good gifts we have been given.

It is refreshing to see such gratitude put into verse, especially when most people today do not acknowledge or thank God for the things they have. It is like horses munching on delicious apples, enjoying warn sunshine and drinking clear, cool water from a stream, but never raising their head to consider where these things came from.

Great writing.

I wish you peace.

Moomin
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Review of Lazarus  
Review by Moomintroll
Rated: E | (4.5)
Hello Patrick,

I hope you are well.


I read this and I enjoyed it. Your writing is full of passion and insight.

Your line about being a Christian when “everything is rosy” is spot on. In fact, I do worry for people who have a fragile faith, who expect God to shield them from all calamities and make them rich and successful. I thought your view on God having “conditions” was very bold and unorthodox. Most churchgoers would shout you down for saying such a thing but, I agree with you and, more importantly, I believe that the Bible says the same thing.

You capture the essence of faith very well in your article, to see beyond our normal vision. That is deep trust – faith in God's promises isn't it?

I love the way you deal with an uncomfortable topic – Satan, head on and, once again, you say what the Bible says. We can't have Jesus without Satan, they are linked – one, as the superlative example of love and loyalty and the other as the example of hate and selfish ambition. Unfortunately, he is also “The ruler of this world” and “misleading the entire inhabited earth” as Jesus warned. The world certainly is “dancing to his tune,” as you put it. Like you, I find it very bizarre that so-called Christians can doubt the existence of the Devil. Maybe they should try actually reading the Bible! You are right about God giving us the wisdom and power to resist Satan's “Crafty acts.” Sadly, as I mentioned before, even Christians can succumb to his ploys. I have a real battle with old weaknesses that I am still trying to purge from my old personality but, I do get help from God's spirit - when I ask for it and when I use it!

So true about fear, Patrick, it does destroy faith and it is a strong weapon of Satan's. The only other weapon just as strong, in my opinion is – doubt. Doubt leads to a lack of faith, and can ultimately end in despair.

Your best line, in my humble opinion, is “Trust Jesus, and find out who you are.” - So very true, mate! The Bible, which, like Jesus, is the “Word of God,” compares itself to a mirror. Only by looking into that divine mirror, can a person see what God sees, both the potential for good and the weakness for bad.

Your powerful call for action is very persuasive and, I would imagine, will help some who are faltering in their faith.

It's an interesting word Jesus used, that confused Martha and Mary - “sleep.” Yet, they should have known what he meant because they would have known the scriptures of the Hebrew Bible, where it reveals that death is, in fact, very similar to a state of seep sleep, unconsciousness - “The living are conscious that they will die but, the dead are conscious of nothing at all.” says the Bible in Ecclesiastes. But Jesus has been given authority to wake people from the sleep of death.

Good observation, about Jesus weeping “for them”, a massive difference.

You are right about death crippling people and destroying faith. I have seen many people turn away from God because of the suffering of others. No wonder the Bible calls death “The last enemy.” Yet, what people often don't realise is that one of the reasons Jesus came to earth was to demonstrate the future power of God's kingdom, even over death, which will be thrown into the lake of fire. I still mourn for my dear mum and dad, and my younger sister, who died too young. But. My faith in the resurrection is strong – unbreakable, because of the promises of Jesus.

It's true that not many knew, until the end, who Jesus really was. Can you imagine what would happen today if Jesus walked among us again? Most people would want to lock him up, or study him or charge a fee to see him!

I like your phrase - “Growing pains.” That is a good description of our heavenly Father teaching us, and us sometimes falling down or stepping backwards. I have a lot of those pains!

Sadly, “seeing signs” is a still a requirement for too many people today and, they are often disappointed.

I read the verses you cited, they are one of my favourite accounts. I try to read and study the Bible every day of my life, to get God's thoughts into my life. I find it a real protection and comfort.

I have a bit of background information you might like to hear, Patrick. The Jewish people of Jesus' time did believe in the physical resurrection, which is taught in the Hebrew scriptures. However, they, as Mary said, believed that this would happen “on the last day” - God's day of judgement. By raising Lazarus and others from the grave, Jesus was showing everyone that he had the power and authority over death. Lazarus would have still died later, perhaps of old age, so he would still have had to wait until the final day to be brought back to life forever.

The other thing was that Jesus delayed going to Lazarus. Many have wondered why. Did you know, Patrick that, according to local tradition and superstition, (not scripture), a person's dead body would not give up the soul for four days? So, in waiting two days before setting out for Bethany, Jesus arrived on the fourth day of Lazarus' death. Could he have done this to dispel the myth about the soul? He certainly demonstrated power over death, even after this crucial period of time. Could anyone looking on doubt that Lazarus was truly dead?

Your article is powerful, sincere and encouraging. You are a rallying call of faith. Well done. We all play our part in directing people to God's love and the hope he offers.

I had two observations about spelling and content, if I may? You spell the word “their” as in – belonging to them, as “there” as in over there.

You and I seem to agree on most things about God and the Bible. One of the only differences in our beliefs is something that I understand differently from God's word. People often consider me to be unorthodox because of it and I have been accused of blasphemy on many occasions – an accusation that is deeply insulting to me. I won't elaborate on the issue. Suffice to say that you did mis-quote one scripture in your article. I think you were referring to Isaiah 9.6 where you quote it as saying “Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace, God Almighty.” With respect, the verse says - “Mighty God” not “Almighty”, there is a difference, and it can distort people's view of Jesus and his Father. Just a thought, hope you are not offended.

Take care. I will try to read another one of your articles when I can. Am going through some difficult trials at present but, I will survive.

I wish you peace.

Steve (Moomin)
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Review by Moomintroll
Rated: E | (5.0)
Lovely article, full of wisdom. You have learned in six short years, what some parents never learn in a lifetime! Open communication is so important, in any relationship but, especially parent-child ones. From the sound of it, you are raising balanced, open, and down to earth children. It is good of you to think of other parents and to take the time to write this, I am sure it will prove very helpful to many new parents.

I would personally add to the list a couple of things that my wife abd I have learned, not just by our own interactions but, by observing some families that have sadly been torn apart.

Try not to spoil a child, giving them everything they ask for. This teaches them false lessons in life, that the world will co=operate and give in to them always. This can produce a frustrated, demanding individual who is often disappointed in life.

Don't burden children with our own anxieties but, let them keep their innocence. I have seen too many children forced to grow up too quickly because they were too aware of their parent's pains and sadnesses.

We started out, like all others, as amateurs in parenting but, later we took to heart the Bible's guidance on raising children. It is perfect and it really works. One example of this wisdom is the scripture which says "Do bot be exasperating your children, so that they become downhearted."

Great article

You could easily turn this into a book.

All the best,

Moomin
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Review of Music Trivia Quiz  
Review by Moomintroll
Rated: E | (4.5)
This was interesting and fun. I like the way you had a good mix of old and not-so-old stuff.

Good works.

Moomin
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Review by Moomintroll
Rated: E | (5.0)
Charming, humble and positive. Flowers are a lovely metaphor for us, especially as we are all so different and colourful! I would probably add that, unlike flowers, we have joy and happiness and we seek to discover the secrets of God's incredible creation.

Your faith and enthusiasm in your writing are infectious.

Good work

Moomin
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Review of Our Last Walk  
Review by Moomintroll
Rated: E | (5.0)
This is so real and moving. I was drawn in to the world of a child who didn't quite grasp what was happening to her little world. You re-tell the memory as if it is so clear in your mind that it is as though it happened yesterday. Relationships like that are rare today in our fragmented world, you were one of the lucky ones.

I assume the little girl didn't walk with him again?? So sad.

Beautifully written.

Welcome to the site, I think you will enjoy it here, there are some nice people.

Regards,

Moomin
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Review by Moomintroll
Rated: E | (4.0)
Your words are very moving and honest. I like the way you begin each line with "They say." You touch on a very deep subject with your poem - prayers.

I think that most people feel that God isn't listening and that he has given up on the world. I personally don't believe that and I have found that God does answer prayers, if they are for the right reasons.

I have learned from the Bible that, although God will help us through our personal trials, he does not intervene in the activities of the nations. The Bible says that God has allowed a period of time to pass to allow humans to rule the world, to show that we really need him. And the terrible state of the earth is proof that we need God.

But Jesus taught us to pray "Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven." That kingdom is the answer to all suffering and injustice.

I enjoyed reading your poem and I understand your frustration and sadness but, there is hope, it is a promise from God.

I wish you peace.

Moomin
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Review of March 1st, 2056  
Review by Moomintroll
Rated: 13+ | (4.5)
I left my feedback in your reply.
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Review of Our World  
Review by Moomintroll
Rated: E | (4.0)
Your words are sincere and insightful. You describe our sad world very clearly. It is only when people recognise and acknowledge what is wrong with the world that we can try to set things right.

I admire your zeal and optimism and your faith in God. I too have faith that there is a bright future but, my faith is not in governments or people but in God's Kingdom, as promised by Jesus - "Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done on earth." Unfortunately, the Bible says that most people will not,listen and that we will be at the point of "Ruining the earth" when God's Kingdom takes over.

Welcome to the site. I hope you enjoy writing here.

Moomin
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Review by Moomintroll
Rated: E | (4.5)
Welcome to the website. I hope you enjoy writing and reading here as much as I do.

I enjoyed your personal experience about your spiritual growth, it sounds like you have seen and heard some exciting things. I particularly like your humility, not presuming on God's kindness or taking his blessings for granted. Some people I have met allow their egos to get in the way of their worship, they will only follow God if they can have a prominent place or a power.

I was curious about one thing you said. The man who encouraged you to speak in tongues quoted Acts 2.4 to show that everyone who received the spirit would speak in tongues and that the language they used would only be understandable by God. However, that is not my understanding of God's word. I have read and studied the Bible for over 20 years and I am very familiar with the scripture you quote. Although you are right about the spirit giving those disciples in the upper room the power to speak in tongues, that power was not an unintelligible language, but was the ability to communicate with others to teach them the good news of God's Kingdom, just as Jesus had commanded them. Jesus promised them (and us today) in Acts 1 "You will receive power when the holy spirit comes upon you, and you will be witnesses of me in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the most distant part of the earth." And that is exactly what happened at Pentecost, the disciples went out of the room, filled with holy spirit, and "A crowd gathered and was bewildered, because each one heard them speaking in his own language. Indeed, they were utterly amazed and said: “See here, all these who are speaking are Galileans, are they not? 8 How is it, then, that each one of us is hearing his own native language? both Jews and proselytes;  Cretans; and Arabians — we hear them speaking in our languages about the magnificent things of God."

God's power is manifested in various ways, "Some to be shepherds, some to be evangelizers, some to be teachers." At 1 Corinthians 14.4 Paul wrote "Now I would like for all of you to speak in tongues, but I prefer that you prophesy. Indeed, the one who prophesies is greater than the one who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets, so that the congregation may be built up.  But at this time, brothers, if I should come speaking to you in tongues, what good would I do you unless I spoke to you either with a revelation or with knowledge or with a prophecy or with a teaching?"

Speaking in tongues has served God's great purpose but, Paul said that "If there are tongues, they will cease." But Paul added that the identifying mark of true Christians was, not tongues or powers but "Love." I have experienced that great love because I belong to a worldwide Christian brotherhood where I and my brothers and sisters spend a lot of time voluntarily preaching the good news of God's Kingdom. I hope that one day, you will join us because you have an obvious zeal for God and Jesus.

I hope you don't mind me sharing my faith with you.

May God bless you for seeking to do his will.

Moomin
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Review by Moomintroll
Rated: E | (5.0)
Excellent work! You make a powerful case for the unborn.

I love your reasoning on the biological composition of "life." Have you ever considered becomeing a lawyer? (That's not an insult, by the way!).

If you needed more evidence that God himself declares abortion (and racism) as unnatural and immmoral, you might want to read Exodus 21 which holds men accoutable if they injure an unborn child.

Great writing, keep up the good work.

Moomin
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Review of Why  
Review by Moomintroll
Rated: E | (4.5)
I found this very interesting. You ask some strong questions, and society is not answering them still.

I love the line about trusting God, very profound and true. You are brave to question your nation's ways.

Mankind will probably never find the answers to your questions, even if they ask. However, I suspect that you will find the answers, if you keep asking.

Good work.

I wish you peace.

Moomin

"Keep on asking and it will be given" (Matthew 7.7)
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Review of Time  
Review by Moomintroll
Rated: E | (4.5)
This is very deep and moving. I can sense the desperation of the journey and the constant self-doubt. I can identify with your description of the monsters, they devour us from the inside, like parasites.

It is a brave piece of writing, and I hope it helps others to see that there can be good endings. I am glad that you found yours.

Well written.

I wish you peace.

Moomin
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