Part 2 As a believer, what should my personal goals be for my relationship with Father God? Who do I look to as examples? What traits do I need to cultivate to become ever more mature? How do I wor...

Part 3 One thing I've learned about fishing nets and sailboat rigging is that they are ALWAYS undergoing maintenance. When they are brand spanking new, they are indeed perfect, but they are unprove...

There has been one thing in particular that has made me alternately smile or shake my head over the years. Have you ever walked out of a service in your home congregation or one where you've visited a...

Our newest member wrote (and I'm forwarding to all): I would love to have a copy of a dvd that I had once, but loaned it to a friend and do not have it anymore. It is a dance dvd of Jean Mabr...

Did a little bit of research on Google and found some info, but I don't know if it's recent info. The email there is <EMAIL email="ajmabry@juno.com">ajmabry@juno.com</EMAIL>. Also had o...

I heard a great sermon today. Father John Sweeney unpacked Psalm 100 in a very unique way this morning. Made my heart glad! I don't think we hear enough about what God expects of us in the way of wors...

Last batch (for 5/5 at my work) was a HUGE success. This is a group of really picky eaters, sometimes whiny eaters actually. The whole 9x13 pan was the first item gone! Brazen endorsement: She used...

As I write this entry, Pentecost is a mere nine days away. Nine short days. Passover and Resurrection have come and gone, exciting bursts into Spring here almost as bright yellow or purple crocus flow...

One of the problems in finishing (ANY medium) is porosity. Paper is a booger to finish because it sucks up your stuff and does so irregularly. Many soft woods have similar troubles. You have to get th...

Good words, dear friend. I'm also sensing the darkness, and the call to deeper prayer than I've experienced for some time. Some of the prayer is very specific, other times, a call to pray "in the Spir...

Do I detect the aroma of life here?? :brow: I love it when folks are not performing but being transformed by works like that. Gonna video it for your archives???

I just watched a charming little animated romantic comedy called WALL-E, a Disney/Pixar flick. It was somewhere between a guy flick and a chick flick. All kinds of gadgetry and inventive thinking abou...

Video does not need to be HD or anything, but it's good to have a pew eye view of the entire presentation. Mount the camera, turn it on, let it run with the entire staging area in the viewfinder. It's...

Glad you're here. We've been blessed by some amazing teachers and friends along our journey and feel that it's absolutely mandatory that we pass on what has been invested in us. This is one great and ...

<COLOR color="navy"><BIG>[big]There is such a strong push on prayer right now. The Holy Spirit is causing this call to intimacy in prayer to be proclaimed from pulpits and lecterns around ...

Hi SandyC! Welcome aboard! Always glad to have another kiwi on board. The other known kiwi is now living in Perth Ozland. We very much enjoy the opportunity to share what we feel God has deposited....

And I'll add my own two cents worth as well. We're always glad when we have an influx of new forum members. We enjoy answering questions and being part of discussions to help all of us grow in our ...

These fifteen psalms are also called the Pilgrim Psalms and tradition has it that they were sung and chanted and discussed by those traveling to the Pilgrim Feasts of Israel. Imagine that you were liv...

Psalm 120 Prayer for Deliverance from the Treacherous A Song of Ascents <LIST type="decimal"> <LI> In my trouble I cried to the LORD, And He answered me.</LI> <LI> Deliver m...

Psalm 121 The LORD the Keeper of Israel A Song of Ascents<LIST type="decimal"> <LI> I will lift up my eyes to the mountains; From where shall my help come?</LI> <LI> My hel...

Psalm 122 Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem A Song of Ascents, of David<LIST type="decimal"> <LI> I was glad when they said to me, "Let us go to the house of the LORD."</LI> <L...

Psalm 123 Prayer for the LORD'S Help A Song of Ascents<LIST><LI> To You I lift up my eyes, O You who are enthroned in the heavens!</LI> <LI> Behold, as the eyes of servants ...

Psalm 124 Praise for Rescue from Enemies A Song of Ascents, of David<LIST type="decimal"> <LI> "Had it not been the LORD who was on our side," Let Israel now say,</LI> <LI> ...

Psalm 125 The LORD Surrounds His People A Song of Ascents<LIST type="decimal"> <LI> Those who trust in the LORD Are as Mount Zion, which cannot be moved but abides forever.</LI> &...

Psalm 126 Thanksgiving for Return from Captivity A Song of Ascents<LIST type="decimal"> <LI> When the LORD brought back the captive ones of Zion, We were like those who dream.</LI>...