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quote name='Doctor Steuss' date='Jul 31 2007, 11:49 AM' post='146797'] I might take a shower... ...maybe.

Well that is great news then. I expect a full report at the END of August as to how your month went.

I don't know why, but this scripture popped in my head when I read the above: Ether 12:26-28 26 And when I had said this, the Lord spake unto me, saying: Fools mock, but they shall mourn; and my grace is sufficient for the meek, that they shall take no advantage of your weakness; 27 And if men come unto me I will show unto them their weakness. I give unto men weakness that they may be humble; and my grace is sufficient for all men that humble themselves before me; for if they humble themselves before me, and have faith in me, then will I make weak things become strong unto them. 28 Behold, I will show unto the Gentiles their weakness, and I will show unto them that faith, hope and charity bringeth unto me—the fountain of all righteousness. Exactly!!! Thank you for that!!!! Then I must be EXTREMELY humble as I have so many weaknesses.

Then we shall just let it go at that and hope that August turns out much better for you than you anticipate.

There is a beautiful song that was performed by Alabama. It's called (I believe) "Angels Among Us." Goes pretty much with what the "gem" states. Angels all around us. Could be a relative, friend, neighbor. If you have never heard the song I highly recommend downloading it.

And why not Susie?

Pam, this the third time you’ve said to me “it’s my opinion and I’m sticking with it.” I’m not sure why you think you have to justify your opinion to me. You really don’t. Perhaps because I feel that sometimes the opinions of others don't mean diddly. Not referring to you now though there are times. Also I may have been misunderstood. I too don't feel like the The Work and the Glory should be a foundation for church history study. Nor did I say this at all. I agree with your points that there is alot of misinformation. However, and I apologize if I misunderstood.... QUOTE(prisonchaplain @ Jul 28 2007, 10:48 PM) BTW, I learned a bit about LDS history (learning curve was admittedly huge) from the Work & the Glory. :-) Oh, PC, Say it ain't so! This just appeared to me the way it was written that you were insinuating that there wasn't an ounce of truth to it as a whole. Again I apologize for any misunderstanding I may have had.

I think there is alot to learn about church History from this series. I think most know that is a historical fiction. But there are actual historical events interwoven through the series. I know Elphaba you will argue this point with me but it's my opinion and I'm sticking with it.

Kids are quick . TEACHER: Maria, go to the map and find North America .. MARIA: Here it is. TEACHER: Correct. Now class, who discovered America? CLASS: Maria. __________________________________________ TEACHER: John, why are you doing your math multiplication on the floor? JOHN: You told me to do it without using tables. __________________________________________ TEACHER: Glenn, how do you spell "crocodile?" GLENN: K-R-O-K-O-D-I-A-L" TEACHER: No, that's wrong GLENN: Maybe it is wrong, but you asked me how I spell it. _______________________________________________ TEACHER: Donald, what is the chemical formula for water? DONALD: H I J K L M N O. TEACHER: What are you talking about? DONALD: Yesterday you said it's H to O. __________________________________ TEACHER: Winnie, name one important thing we have today that we didn't have ten years ago . WINNIE: Me! __________________________________________ TEACHER: Glen, why do you always get so dirty? GLEN: Well, I'm a lot closer to the ground than you are. _______________________________________ TEACHER: Millie, give me a sentence starting with "I." MILLIE: I is... TEACHER: No, Millie.... Always say, "I am." MILLIE: All right... "I am the ninth letter of the alphabet." _________________________________ TEACHER: George Washington not only chopped down his father's cherry tree, but also admitted it. Now, Louis, do you know why his father didn't punish him? LOUIS: Because George still had the ax in his hand. ______________________________________ TEACHER: Now, Simon, tell me frankly, do you say prayers before eating? SIMON: No sir, I don't have to, my Mom is a good cook. ______________________________ TEACHER: Clyde, your composition on "My Dog" is exactly the same as your brother's. Did you copy his? CLYDE: No, teacher, it's the same dog. ___________________________________ TEACHER: Harold, what do you call a person who keeps on talking when people are no longer interested? HAROLD: A teacher.

Whewww I was worried there. I thought I was going to have to defend family there. Oh wait...He's on his own. hahaha

You wouldn't happen to be the same "john doe" from the MA&D board, would you? Do you have a problem with John Doe?

A biker was riding on a highway along a California beach when suddenly the sky clouded above his head and, in a booming voice, the Lord said: "Because you have tried to be faithful to me in all ways, I will grant you one wish." The biker pulled over and said: "Build a bridge to Hawaii so I can ride over anytime I want." The Lord said, "Your request is materialistic, think of the enormous challenges for that kind of undertaking. The supports required would reach the bottom of the Pacific! The concrete and steel it would take! It will nearly exhaust several natural resources. I can do it, but it is hard for me to justify your desire for worldly things. Take a little more time and think of something that would honor and glorify me." The biker thought about it for a long time. Finally he said, "Lord, I wish that I could understand my wife. I want to know how she feels inside, what she's thinking when she gives me the silent treatment, why she cries, what she means when she says nothing's wrong, and how I can make a woman truly happy." The Lord replied, "You want two lanes or four on that bridge?"

And for that I give thanks. p CK not sure whether to take that as humor or as an insult to plus size women.

The point being... if you hear a voice telling you to murder your son, go ahead and try to murder him and God will bless you for it. Though make sure it's the "right voices" telling you to do so.

Again another "gem" to ponder. Faith is a hard thing. To keep believing in something unseen. To have faith that Heavenly Father is looking and watching out for their best interests even when it is not tangible to see.

Yes, but also a Christian believes in what He has said and nothing that contradicts that. One must obey His words. Jesus clearly spoke that He is one with God, and that has only been One God at all times. Before He left earth, He said "baptize in the Name (singular) of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit." How does one trust someone, if he doesn't believe what he says. Jesus is God. The Father is God. The Holy Spirit is God. They are not three, but are all God. It is like time. Past, Present, and Future, is all part of one notion called Time. They are not different from each other, but are in themselves distinct. There are many examples of trinities on earth. Ice, Water, Gas is even another example, they are the same molecules just in different distinctions. I hope I making this clear, it is kind of hard to understand. My understanding of "being one with God" would be one in purpose. Just my two cents for what it is worth. I believe that God the Father, Jesus Christ and the Holy Ghost are three distinct separate entities. Not one but three.

Funny I was just reading a story about this cat.

I grew up in an area where I was a "minority." In that I am glad. I grew up with an understanding and a tolerance of people from many different ethnic/cultural backgrounds. Quite a diverse group of people. Perhaps that's why I now have a hugely immense dislike of ethnic slurs/jokes. One of my biggest loves is meeting and talking with people from other countries. Helps me to see that the world isn't as large as we think it is. Though the languages may be different/cultures may be different/faces may be different....there are so many similarities. You have to only look to see and appreciate.

I agree. She is totally adorable.

I was completely offended by this. If ever there was a racist/ethnic slur... this was it.

If you play the "word association" you can have another 100 posts in say....two days. lol

That was the most poetic paragraph about gum I've ever read! I particularly liked "flopping about uselessly" Elphaba And then of course you have the ones that snap it at every chew. Oblivious to the fact (or perhaps very much aware) that they are annoying the heck out of you. It's a pet peeve I have about gum chewers. Okay sorry those that do it. Just had to vent a little there

So nothing we do on earth....no service to others, nothing brings us salvation?

Okay so if I were to look at my future...why would I strive to live God's commandments and live my life the best I can...if I am already guilty of all commandments and can never possibly reach God's standards. Heavenly Father is not expecting us to be perfect. He knows we aren't. But we strive to do the best we can to live those commandments. We are human we are not God. That is what repentence is for. If I didn't know I have that wonderful thing there would be nothing to work towards at all. You are making it sound as if all of us are lost and there is no hope.

Do you not believe in repentence? And I for one have never been an adulterer thank you very much.