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Reply to The menacing mob in Personal Relationships JoeUser Forums

When I read this article, I gave it an insightful right off the bat. I took it as one person's view of how humans often behave. So often when we are not sure of our own identity, we become people pleasers. We will do anything to be accepted by the group whatever it may have as it goal. When I read the following paragraph: "The leader deems something offensive, and they will all agree. How dare you if you don't agree. Let's tear that p

Reply to Struggling through Life? in Home & Family JoeUser Forums

Frightlever, That is the essence of faith...no proof. Proof is in the living. It is much easier once you turn to Christ for help, but for some it is hard to give up their own plans. Some think they have all the answers. For some it is hard to let go and trust in a Divine Being who is the essence of love. In God there is no evil. He only wishes that this human family would love. Most of the misery in this world is because we do not follow the loving

Struggling through Life? in Home & Family JoeUser Forums

Is it possible to enjoy life despite the constant difficulties that are present in our lives? Maybe what we need is a Peace of the Rock on which to build our homes. If we build our lives on his word---we will have a solid foundation that will not be shaken when the storms of life come upon us. Jesus will be our personal architect. He gives us standards

Reply to I Thought Birthdays Meant Older AND Wiser in Blogging JoeUser Forums

Late with the good wishes for a great birthday. Happy, happy day!

Reply to Promotions and Daughters in Home & Family JoeUser Forums

It is good to hear that you still rejoice at other people's success. That was always one of your hallmarks growing up. This season can really tear one up as we think of our child that is far away. -

Reply to Miscellaneous Debris in Misc JoeUser Forums

Just starting to read your blogs. Those few that I have read so far are very interesting. I will have to go back to learn more about you. So far, I sense your love of family, your sense of sticking by your convictions and your enjoyment of JU. Not a bad summary from a first encounter...something worth pursuing, I think.

Reply to What do I have to do? in Home & Family JoeUser Forums

Love is a choice we make through thick and thin. Smother him with it just for his sake. There is no way a person can resist real love that is offered without conditions. It may take months of loving for this guy. Don't give up. My prayers are with you in this your time of trial.

Reply to Dutch hospital euthanizes newborns in Current Events JoeUser Forums

Where there is no respect for the gift of life, we can expect more horror stories.

Reply to A Father's love in Family Photos JoeUser Forums

God bless all of you! Touching photo!

Reply to Last Letters Home in Current Events JoeUser Forums

Thanks, pseudo

Reply to 14 Miles and a blister in Sports & Leisure JoeUser Forums

Wow...you do good! (Of course, I mean well!) I know someone who must admire what you can do but can't imitate it for love nor money!

Reply to Dharma Knits. in Life Journals JoeUser Forums

Cheers for all of you brave and generous people. God be with you in the hard days ahead. Thanks dharmagrl for your thoughtfulness.

Reply to Have You Seen Me Lately? in Blogging JoeUser Forums

It sounds like you had a great Thanksgiving vacation. I know what you mean about computer games. My hubby just bought one called Call to Duty. He is still in the greenhorn level but he keeps at it as often as he can. Since both our computers are in the same room, I am glad he keeps the sound down rather low. He can still hear it but it doesn't intrude on my thoughts. Keep blogging!

Reply to I Am Not a Religious Person in Religion JoeUser Forums

Thanks for the comments, son. In my humble opinion, it is not that the ommnipotent, omniscient, benevolent God needs anything from me... (my glorification, my love). It is that I need to glorify Him... I believe that is when I am most fulfilled when I love Him who loved me first. When we fail to recognize His love...He doesn't punish us... He just waits patiently for us to realize His kind of unconditional love. He may chastise us to bring us to our se

Reply to Im a Catholic AND an American so? in Religion JoeUser Forums

Can you find out why the Catholic Church always has in its churches the cross with the image of the suffering Christ on it? Many Protestants find this offensive for some reason. I think it would be more appropriate to have an image of the Risen Christ as the predominate figure as you enter the church. The Catholic Church generally has a reason for all of these things. I would like to know what it is so that I may answer the question posed by some o

Reply to Thoughts From Unknown Source in Humor JoeUser Forums

Is that where I got it? My poor memory...at least I remember that I was not the author.

Thoughts From Unknown Source in Humor JoeUser Forums

These are not my thoughts...but I approve of most of them...They sound a little like greywar's humor...maybe that is the source. As I've Matured... I've learned that you cannot make someone love you. All you can do is stalk them and hope they panic and give in... I've learned that one good turn gets most of the blankets. I've learned that no mat

Reply to The Road To Hell Part 9 in Blogging JoeUser Forums

Wonderful story...told well. I knew legal things can be a hussle no matter where you are...but this tops anything that I have ever had to go through. Now, please, don't take so long for the next installment!

Reply to Kick your own ass, you're sure to be noticed. in Humor JoeUser Forums

Great observations full of truism. We humans can be so contrary sometimes.

Reply to a blog by Jake, Dharma's kid in Misc JoeUser Forums

You have written a great post, Jake. Keep on writing and you will begin to love to express yourself. Others will learn from your experiences. Not everyone will always agree with you but that is how sharing helps to widen our views.

Reply to How to scare the ER staff..... in Life Journals JoeUser Forums

An exciting story with a great ending!

Reply to LifeHappens' Baby Girl in Family Photos JoeUser Forums

Best Wishes to all. You have a great little gift.

Some Good Thoughts in Home & Family JoeUser Forums

The most destructive habit..............................Worry The greatest Joy.......................................Giving The greatest loss........................Loss of self-respect The most satisfying work.......................Helping others The ugliest personality trait.....................Selfishness The most endangered species...

Reply to Just a test in Blogging JoeUser Forums

ok..no comment...hmmm well, the picture is a very nice size...Is that ok?

Reply to I Feel Good Today, Silent Reader in Blogging JoeUser Forums

Somehow or other you were dropped off my blogroll (Chip off the blog) and I didn't notice it until today. It is my firm belief that when we choose to have a great attitude no matter what happens each day, we will experience that deep down peace. Have a great Thanksgiving!