Kingdom of Heaven

Kingdom of Heaven [2008-05-06]
Anything with Orlando Bloom is excellent. Seen this movie about 50 or so times and think I will watch it again tomorrow.

My llife is a magical kingdom [2008-03-20]
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Grandparents are Heaven on Earth [2008-02-07]
I have no kids so can only give you a viewpoint of how my grandparents shaped my life. I grew up very close (personally) to my grandparents (grandma was my second mom). My grandparents (moms side) lived up the road from us (about a 5 min walk with an open field between us). In the mornings we would walk outside and if she was out we would yell hello up there and grandma would yell back hello down there. She took care of my sister and I during the day while mom worked. We went everywhere with her every day (hairdresser, butcher, stores, errands, church activities, her friends house, etc). She taught us how to whistle with a blade of grass, play here is the church with our hands. We ate every Sunday supper with them and then she and grandpa moved the living room furniture and taught us how to polka to Lawrence Welk. We also ate there often during the week. Once a week we would spend the night at their house. Grandpa had a lawnmower repair and sales business but anytime I was having trouble in school, he would come in and after supper sit down and help me (mostly with math), but he didn't even think twice about not helping. He was the most unselfish person in the whole world. When I was feeling down about my grade on a report card or test (I was a C & D student, occasionally a B and very rare an A) he would ask me if I did the best that I could and I said I tried really hard but I just didn't understand. He told me as long as I tried the hardest I could he was proud of me. We grew up in the country and g'ma taught us about wild flowers, quilting, and other country type stuff. During the winter we would have sled parties at her house for my girl scout troop and she would bring out hot cocoa with mini marshmallows. Just a couple years ago my best childhood friend was telling me she had just been thinking about that sled party and my grandma bringing us the hot cocoa, and I just have so many wonderful life memories the list would go on and on. She died when I was 16 (30 years ago), grandpa died a few years ago. I miss them so much it still hurts. My dad's grandparents lived 15 minutes from us and we spent every Sunday afternoon with them and when I was old enough to drive I would go up on my own during the weekdays and sit at the table and talk and talk with grandma for hours. I miss them both so much too. I think grandparents are the most wonderful gift a child could have. I was blessed to have mine live so close to us. They spoiled us rotten and we loved it! Oh how I dream of being young again and having my grandparents to talk to. I'm now 48 and live alone with husband. All my grandparents and mom are gone, dad lives across the country and I see him once every 3 years. I sure do miss them all. I hope all kids have a chance to be close to their grandparents the way I was. My mom (when she was alive) and dad all have fond memories of their parents (they both told me they had the best parents anywhere). So the only way I can sum it up is that Grandparents are Heaven on Earth.

Of course not!!! Heaven forbid!! She wound have NO part of that! [2008-01-19]
I said she was perfect, didn't I? Her life was perfect. Everyone should be like her... but of course, I come across women every day with all kinds of problems because they are not perfect and their lives are not perfect ... ahh... poor them... I try to provide them with exercises and the like to help them improve their damaged and imperfect psyches, but there are no guarantees when one has a hisory of making mortal mistakes...

There is another bright star in animal heaven. He was a beautiful boy. NM [2007-12-09]
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Poem "My First Christmas in Heaven" [2007-11-29]
In the search box put My First Christmas in Heaven poem and do a Google search. Make sure it is the poem written by a 13-year-old boy to his mom before he died of a brain tumor Read this poem every year as if your son is sending it to you.

I think there are probably more animals in heaven than people, too. (nm) [2007-10-07]
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Animals in heaven? NM [2007-10-05]
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Imagine the music in Heaven now! [2007-09-06]
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If you expect $60K to rain down from heaven think again [2007-08-16]
My Bible tells me that the Lord will provide (and has provided) for all of my needs, it does not say he will send money raining down for me whenever I get myself into excess debt. Rest assured that the Lord will provide the faithful with all that they need and plenty of what they want. It is your right to believe otherwise, but do not step on my Christian beliefs in the process. Luke 12:28, If then God so clothe the grass, which is today in the field, and tomorrow is cast into the oven; how much more will he clothe you, O ye of little faith?

Trose - Heaven [2007-07-30]
Trose, I love the creativity of this site.. go down the page for the beautiful animated graphic, and oh the words underneath are awesome. http://www.angelfire.com/la2/OurAngel/Links.html

Another heaven quote I love!! [2007-07-30]
Perspective on Death: Death is God carrying us in one arm while the other flings aside heaven's door to welcome us back to the blazing hearth of our first home .... while those inside, having arrived before us, rush to the door like glad children shouting, They Death has a bad name on earth but in heaven it's a homecoming party everytime the door opens. God does not forget those earthbound children, sad and left behind. God leaves the party early to enter into their despair and to get them ready for their own parties SOME DAY! Phyllis Koehl (author)

Heaven to me would be seeing my [2007-07-29]
Dad and relatives and some dear friends completely restored and happy, and being reunited with my pets; Greta, Maggie, Angus and Molly.

I'm Jewish. I believe in God, but not heaven, at [2007-07-29]
Not in the other place either. However, I believe bad people get theirs in the end, one way or the other.

Trose, I don't believe in heaven, but I would teach SM [2007-07-29]
heaven to small children, until they are older and can grasp death in the reality of truth. Hmm,did that make any sense? It's late.

heaven [2007-07-28]
I had a near death experience and got a glimpse of the other side. The colors were different, more vibrant, more shades and variationsthan here and the music was indiscribable. This happened in childbirth over 40 years ago and I can still remember every exquisit detail. I also totally believe in reincarnation and that someday we will see heaven spread over the earth and wake up to it's splendor for what it (we) really are.

I don't believe in heaven either... [2007-07-28]
but that-) Ialways have to take the difficult path in my life choices it seems, dongotta have a challenge mentality. I envy the people who believe in god, heaven, and all the good things that come with the comfort of firmly believing inwhat happens when we die. I just can never be convinced otherwise; my mom tried right up to her own death and said she was sad for me. Well I I just believe in science and need something tangible. I donso I In what way, I have no idea. Cue the Star Trek music now!

Wild kingdom in my back yard! [2007-04-26]
It his abdomen bulged with a recent meal. Apparently eggs or babies were already lost to the fiend! We were sad for the birds, especially since we have made no attempt to discourage the snakes from living in our yard. They are supposed to control mice and moles - not birds.

I feel certain you will see her in Heaven - sm [2007-03-27]
Once we get to be with God, there is no division by religion, that If she was a good person, she will be there.

Don't go telling people they are "special enough" to enter heaven because they were "goo [2007-03-27]
Shame on you

Someone who is atheist clearly is not going to Heaven. No judging, just stating fact as [2006-11-10]
per the Holy Bible.

I didn't judge anyone. I said, I'm going to Heaven and you're not to that person and [2006-11-10]
according to the Bible that is true. There was no judging in the post.

I'm going to Heaven and you're not. [2006-11-09]
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this is horrible [2008-11-19]
He wants to (literally) have his cake & eat it too? He wants to eat the same amount but spend less, & the way he will go about this is to starve you? Outrageous. Borders on, if not spills over into, abusive. All you are doing by going along with this is proving that his plan works. For heaven's sake, don't enable his creepy behavior by quitting eating! You eat what you need to eat, & the first time he can't have seconds he will know the plan is unworkable.

Rest in peace, Fred! [2008-11-16]
We just put our 22-year-old cat, Fred, to sleep this evening. He had wasted away from 17 pounds to 5 pounds and was too weak to stand or eat. He was a loving companion for the past 22 years and will be missed dearly. Rest in peace, Fred. Benny, Gus, and Lily will be waiting in heaven to greet you with open arms!

Yes, God bless Fred, and God Bless you in your kindness and love...sm [2008-11-16]
We had to put two of our pets, to gorgeous cats that had been our babies for 16+ years, in much the same story, they had gotten to the point where they were suffering and would suffer more. Horrible, heartbreaking decision, hurts like heck, but I do believe there have to be darling pets in Heaven, I cannot imagine how it would be heaven without them, they are so precious and give us so much love and happiness! So sorry for your loss!

Ok, but there are NO long-term studies!!! [2008-11-12]
And I don't know about you, but my daughter is NOT going to be a guinea pig for this vaccine!!! My daughter's doc keeps asking me to allow her to have this, but since they have no idea of the adverse reactions YEARS after the vaccine, there's no way I'm going to subject her to it. I really hope 10 years from now the girls that had Gardasil don't have problems with fertility or heaven forbid, have babies with birth defects because their parents let them be guinea pigs for drug companies!

Thanksgiving [2008-11-07]
Do not stress about your house. Celebreate your family and friends. Last year I looked around our table and wondered how many would be back. It looks like everyone might be. Our mother is quite ill and no improvement expected (except heaven). One sister-in-law has pancreatic cancer. One brother has prostate cancer and the hormones caused an MI. Another brother just had AAA sugery. This list goes on. Last year I did not expect everyone to be alive in November of 2008 so I just choose to be grateful we will be together again.

I get this from the medical profession, too - [2008-11-03]
My family doc respects my knowledge, but heaven forbid I say something medical if I have to take my daughter to the ER! They look at me like I have two heads, then continue to talk in monosyllables.

You know, we all have needs in life, and [2008-11-01]
recognition is one of them. Good for you for doing something beneficial for animals, and it doesn't hurt the animals that you'd like others to know you have done something nice in life. I know the Bible says that kindnesses done in secret will be rewarded in heaven, but life is tough and to get through it, I don't see why we can't have a little pleasure or satisfaction out of life now and then to help make the druggery of life worth putting up with. If you want rewards in heaven, you can do something else anonymously, I suppose.

Tax collector or Pharisee? sm [2008-10-17]
Do you pray like the Pharisee or the tax collector? The proud Pharisee stood by himself and prayed this prayer: 'I thank you, God, that I am not a sinner like everyone else, especially like that tax collector over there! For I never cheat, I don't sin, I don't commit adultery, I fast twice a week, and I give you a tenth of my income.' But the tax collector stood at a distance and dared not even lift his eyes to heaven as he prayed. Instead, he beat his chest in sorrow, saying, Luke 18:11-13 NLT

You've been "dead"... [2008-10-17]
So youother side and theredon...wow, for your sake, I certainly hope you're right...but I wouldn't hold my breath...people like you frighten me. Bet you watch Oprah, don't ya?

Talking with a nonChristian about Jesus [2008-10-17]
I have been reading this and I just wanted to offer a few thoughts: 1) No, you cannot go up to someone and say YOU ARE A SINNER! REPENT and expect a positive reaction. I think that God will give you opportunities to talk to people. When those opportunities arise, you ask for their permission to speak with them about it. If they say no, you drop it. I believe that God will open the hearts of those who are ready to hear it. If they do give you permission, you donYOU are a sinner because I saw YOU lying to so and so, I heard that YOU were sleeping with so and so and you At the moment of witnessing to someone, you better believe Satan is standing right there waiting for you to slip up so he can turn it against you. I think a better thing would be to say Well God tells us in the Bible that WE are ALL sinners no matter what we do. That is why we need Jesus. 2) Back you're claims up with Bible verses. That way no one thinks you are saying this in you're own words. Some good Scripture for witnessing: Romans 3:23 - For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God Romans 6:23 - For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. John 3:3 - Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily I say unto thee, except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. John 14:6 - Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. These are just some to get you started. If the person you are talking to has opened their heart to hearing you, I doubt they won't want to hear the verses. 3) If you get a positive reaction, don't leave them to figure out the rest by themselves. Support them, invite them to church, introduced them to other loving Christians. Look, our nation is at war, but we are in a much bigger war. Satan is wreaking havoc in our nation and for to long we have sat by and let him. But just because the situation is dire does not mean we can just stand on our soap boxes and start proclaiming out loud that everyone is a sinner and they must all repent now. It requires personal connections with people. All throughout the Bible you read about Jesus having a personal connection. He spoke to people one on one. He allowed them to discuss the issue with Him, to question Him. One of his disciples even doubted Him! I know many of us, myself included, probably questioned all the way up to the aisle before we gave our lives over to Him. It is our nature to do so. As much as we all pray for a revival in this nation and in our churches, I doubt it will happen. Any of you who have studied and believe in the Bible know the time is drawing near. It is also said that every nation will turn against us before He comes. It's time to come together and be ready to support one another, because times are going to get tough. If you are sitting on the fence, you better choose a side, because Satan owns that fence. Call me crazy, call me fanatical. But I KNOW that my Lord is the living Christ, and I know that he will come back, and I am much more concerned about what He thinks about me then what YOU think about me! :) True Christians love everyone. We just hate sin. I hate that I sin everyday. But I thank God that I can ask for forgiveness and He gives it. All this mess about oh you Christians hate gay people, hate abortion supporters, hate blacks, etc is simply not true. I have friends who are gay. I love them just as much as I love my Christian brothers and sisters. I just don't love the sin. Abortion is a sin. And I'm not sure why you say we hate black people unless you're saying it's because we don't vote for Obama, but black is just another color and Jesus doesn't pay attention to color, therefore neither should we, and I believe most of us don't. The ones that do are sinning and will have to ask for forgiveness. If anyone is seriously interested in discussing this or just wants to talk, please email me. If you just want to be hateful and bash, please, just save it.

and Christianity is an easy life? sm [2008-10-17]
And no, I would never disown a child of mine, any more than my Father in heaven would never disown me.

actually I don't think everyone else is ridiculous [2008-10-17]
I used to believe the same things myself. As far as having an innate knowing, I believe deep down we all feel we have a hole inside if you will. I know when I was searching and seeking I felt that. Yet when I found Jesus, it was like he filled that hole. I believe that it requires faith to believe. That is why we don't have an innate knowledge. I believe that if someone doesn't have Jesus they cannot comprehend all that the Bible has to say. That is why we need the Holy Ghost, to interpret for us. I read the Bible at least three times cover to cover before I accepted Christ. I could have been reading a different language for all I understood. After accepting him though, I started to understand, and parts of Scripture stood out like neon lights when I needed them. I used to believe that everyone could get to heaven any ol' way they wanted, just as long as they were good people. Now I know that isn't true. If we could get to heaven by good works, why did God have to send his Son to die? I have studies on this a lot. Like I've said before, I was practically dragged kicking and screaming to Christ :) I did not want to accept what I knew as the truth. Why? Because doing so meant giving up my own selfish wants and needs. Giving up my own fleshly desires. No more going out and living crazy and doing what I wanted. But you know what? I owe Him that. He died for me. And you. And that is regardless of whether you believe Him or not. That's the amazing thing. He died knowing that even 2000 years later people would be practically spitting on Him. (Not saying that you personally are, but there are a lot of people who do) Anyways check out that site, and if you are truly searching, I urge you to really check out that book by Josh McDowell. Ravi Zacharias is also an amazing apologist that really opened my eyes and helped me to understand a lot. He has a website with some essays and he also has a bunch of books (you can find them at Lifeway and I'm sure other bookstores). If you ever want to talk, please email me. I know what it's like to be searching and to not know what you believe. I ran from God for so long, but when I finally came to Him I didn't understand why I had run for so long. No, life will not be a piece of cake if you become a Christian. More likely, you will endure hardship and trials and tribulations. But this life here is a blink of an eye compared to the eternity we spend with Him after. Just imagine the things that could be done in this world if everyone allowed God to work through them and to bring forth the talents that he has given them. It would just be amazing! Times are going to get hard soon, and people are going to have to make a choice. I know my Lord will be here when it is all said and done. I pray that you will be there with us!

I was actually at the 6th game in 1980. [2008-10-16]
I saw the Phillies win their one and only WS championship. Just one. And the Phillies have been around since 1883. Makes you want to laugh and cry at the same time. I love the Phils even though they've broken my heart more times than I can count. Maybe for that reason I'm trying to pretend that I'm not too excited. I'm hoping that Richie Ashburn has some pull up in heaven and maybe can call in some sort of favor for another World Series this year. What's that everyone's saying? Eight-O and O-Eight. Please, just one more before I die!

WE DID IT! YAY!!!!!!!!!!!! [2008-10-16]
My Dad was born and raised in Philly!!! I have going to games since before I could walk! My parents were both Philly Fans; watching from Heaven this time!

This thread probably won't stay up very long, but [2008-10-16]
Our country is going to he!! in a handbasket in a hurry just because of scenarios you described with the gay marriage school trip. (I sure hope that no school really did do such a stupid thing.) As Christians, we have every right to be outraged if our child is exposed to such a thing as it goes against our beliefs. What would the atheist community say if we rounded up all the children, atheists or not, and took them to church on a Sunday morning? You can bet the outcry would be such as never heard before. What has caused all of this? English philosopher Edmund Burke said The only thing necessary forthe triumph of evilis for good men to do nothing. How right he was! 2 Cronicles 7:14 says 'If my people, which are called by my name shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.' I hope someone gets to praying......and SOON!

Oh now I see, you're one of those [2008-10-16]
that nothing us mortals do here on earth will override whether or not your child gets into heaven. When you teach your child right and wrong, you must teach tolerance as well. Just because you have interpreted gay as being a sin doesn The Bible is left up to interpretation. I totally believe in God and I believe also in karma. I also believe you should not have signed the permission slip because I guess this is all about the field trip. I'm done now! P/S: What will you say when your child tells you they are gay?

A sad story...sm [2008-10-13]
I have a sad story to tell. My husband She was coming from a night out and was drinking and wrecked. She was ejected from the vehicle and suffered severe head trauma. She was put on life support and was found to be brain dead. Her parents had to make the decision to pull the plug. The doctor assured them she had no brain activity and could not breath on her own or anything. So they unplugged her yesterday. This young woman was I think if not mistaken 29 years old. She had 3 children ages 8, 4, and 2. They have no mother now. She was so disfigured from the accident that her boyfriend went in ICU to see her and hit the floor as he passed out from the shock of seeing her face. She never dreamed when she left to go out last Friday night that she wouldn I had the pleasure of knowing this woman for her brief time here on Earth. She will be so missed by her children and the rest of her family. The 8 year old boy is taking it by far the worst because he comprehends what death means and that he won The 4-year-old just knows mommy is in heaven but can The 2-year-old just doesn She just misses her mommy. Brief story about what the 4-year-old said to her mawmaw yesterday: They were going down the road and she had learned earlier that day her mama was gone to heaven. She was staring out the window at the sky because she was told that was where mommy was. She was just desperately hoping for a glimpse of mom I guess. Then she said mawmaw that And she pointed to the sun. It was shining really bright inside the car on them. It was a really sunny day. Her mawmaw says where baby? She said do you see the sun mawmaw? She said yes baby I see it. She said that She is watching me mawmaw. This is from a 4-year-old. Now if that don Pray for these children who have suffered probably the greatest loss they will know. And please don

A sad story...sm [2008-10-13]
I have a sad story to tell. My husband She was coming from a night out and was drinking and wrecked. She was ejected from the vehicle and suffered severe head trauma. She was put on life support and was found to be brain dead. Her parents had to make the decision to pull the plug. The doctor assured them she had no brain activity and could not breath on her own or anything. So they unplugged her yesterday. This young woman was I think if not mistaken 29 years old. She had 3 children ages 8, 4, and 2. They have no mother now. She was so disfigured from the accident that her boyfriend went in ICU to see her and hit the floor as he passed out from the shock of seeing her face. She never dreamed when she left to go out last Friday night that she wouldn I had the pleasure of knowing this woman for her brief time here on Earth. She will be so missed by her children and the rest of her family. The 8 year old boy is taking it by far the worst because he comprehends what death means and that he won The 4-year-old just knows mommy is in heaven but can The 2-year-old just doesn She just misses her mommy. Brief story about what the 4-year-old said to her mawmaw yesterday: They were going down the road and she had learned earlier that day her mama was gone to heaven. She was staring out the window at the sky because she was told that was where mommy was. She was just desperately hoping for a glimpse of mom I guess. Then she said mawmaw that And she pointed to the sun. It was shining really bright inside the car on them. It was a really sunny day. Her mawmaw says where baby? She said do you see the sun mawmaw? She said yes baby I see it. She said that She is watching me mawmaw. This is from a 4-year-old. Now if that don Pray for these children who have suffered probably the greatest loss they will know. And please don

Paul Newman [2008-09-27]
I feel Paul Newman was/is a man with much integrity and has done so many positive things in his life. I can relate to the blessing of having a long-time marriage (I am half his age but have been married over 20 years to a wonderful guy). I must have seen Cool Hand Luke dozens of times in my life. Paul never had to push himself towards others to leave a provoking and lasting impression on the positive side. I am glad he is no longer suffering. Now, heaven is able to enjoy those wonderful, full-of-life blue eyes.

I can't say [2008-08-26]
from a mother's point of view what to do, since I'm not a mom yet. But I can tell you from the point of view of a little bratty bullying girl (ME!) that when I was younger and I bullied my brother and neighborhood kids, it took about three times of my dad getting a hold of me with the yard stick that I learned it didn't pay to be mean! Did I like it then? No. But i'm telling you, I thank my dad everyday now for whooping my behind when I needed it. Timeouts for me were jokes. If you took something away from me, I could care less. My dad also took me to counseling (I had a lot of problems with my stepmom and they figured it was my fault, not hers.) You may want to try a different psychologist. I got a bad vibe from my psych in the first meeting and I wouldnchildren should be seen and not heard types and I wouldn't answer any of her questions. I know we arenobnoxious the mother will bite or sometimes even kick the foal. With lions it's the same thing, they mother will swat a cub. I think deep down our primitive instincts demand a hierarchy in the home. Right now it seems like your son thinks he is at the top of that hierarchy, whereas he should be at the bottom. From this behavior of beating on his older brother, it is like he is trying to fight for that spot. The problem is, when he gets that spot, who's spot is he going to go for next? Like I said, I'm not a mother, but I just thought I would offer my advice from an ex-bully's point of view!

Ever say the wrong thing [2008-06-22]
Ever say the wrong thing, and you realize as your talking trying to say something that would make them feel better that that what your saying doesn�t quite sound right so you keep trying to explain and it just gets worse and worse. Today I was talking to someone whose wife has cancer and she started chemo a few weeks ago. I�m always caring as my mom had cancer so I know a bit of what they are going through, but of course I don�t want to say that because it would sound as though what they are going through is not that important compared to what my mom went through (which of course is not true � I love both these people). Anyway�last night his wife passed out and they had to bring her to ER (she�s better and was released). He told me it gave him a scare and made him realize how fragile life is. I told him that�s true. He then was laughing and said something in regards to life isn�t forever and we all have to move on but nobody ever wants to (or something like that) and he was laughing about it (he�s not a very serious person and usually laughs at everything), and I told him that reminded me of a movie I saw called Kingdom of Heaven when someone said you don�t� seem upset that I�ve killed your master and the guy said to him �it was his time to go�. Talk about knowing immediately that was one of the stupidest things I could have said and I�m sure sounded insensitive. So, I tried to think of something less equally stupid to say (if such a thing was possible). But I told him sometimes its really depressing typing reports all day because there are so many people with such serious illness that it just get depressing typing them all day. Then I was thinking to myself that that made it sound as though what she is going through isn�t as important as everyone else. Not quite sure if all this was in my mind as I�m sensitive to others feelings and always want to say the right things so they will feel better (even though it may not always come out that way). I ended the conversation letting him know that what they were going through is very hard and that I was glad his wife was better and tell her that I�m thinking of her and wishing them the best. He said in an upbeat tone, thanks I will. He didn�t seem upset, but it was just a very awkward conversation and I wanted to get off before I said anything else. I don�t think he took offense to what I was saying but in these circumstances you never know and it just proved to myself that from now on its better to keep my mouth shut and not sound stupid than to say anything that makes me look so. Has anyone else been in a similar situation and do you think I�m being oversensitive. From now on a simple concerned and understanding �uh-hum� will be in my vocabulary.

Am very sorry for your loss [2008-06-14]
It is so sad to lose a pet. We lost our two cats in 1989 (both died within 3 months from eacher other - were brother/sister). It is so hard and to this day I cannot talk about them as it chokes me up and I start crying as though it was yesterday and I feel such sadness (you would think after 9 years I'd be over it by now, but it still hurts - and now I can see why my mom never got over my baby sisters death). In amongst our research we wanted to know if pets go to heaven and came across some wonderful web sites. Here is a link to a site I just came across as my MIL just lost her cat. I hope it helps you during this time. http://www.dopetsgotoheaven.com/

wars [2008-04-24]
I used to think that. And your right. Unfortunately, there are people who take it to far. But God does not tell us to kill for our religion. He tells us to love EVERYONE. Gay people, Muslims, black, white, purple, and everyone in between. You are to love them, and since you love them, you are to witness to them. It is then up to them what they do with it. If I tell you about Jesus, and you don't accept it, it is your choice. Unfortunately, you will have to face the consequences. But if I force it on you, it does no good, because then you are not truly faithful to Christ, and if you don't believe in him and trust him with your heart, you can say it as much as you want and it won't mean a thing. Look, I would love nothing more than to see the entire world united under Christ, but it will never happen. Not until he returns. God gives everyone free will to make the choice of whether or not they accept the fact that Jesus died for them. It is not my place, nor anyone elses, to tell you you MUST accept this. The holy spirit will deal with your heart. The sad thing is, he may have already knocked, and you didn't answer. You may not believe in God, Jesus, Heaven, H.ell, or anything at all, but just because you don't believe in it doesn't mean it isn't real. Some of you will come on here and mock and ridicule Christians, and that's fine. While we sit here comfortably debating over the internet, others lose their lives for just saying they believe in Jesus. Do you mock them? Probably. There will always be wars, there will always be people who take it to far, who twist and tangle the Word of God in such a way that those who are not solid in their faith will believe what that person says instead of what He says. It's a sad fact that many people call themselves Christians on Sunday only. Don't let it fool you though. There are still good, loving, people who believe in Christ, and wish nothing but to see your soul saved. It makes me sick to know that people I care about, people I love, I may never see again after I die, because they did not accept the gift of Jesus. It's that simple. Just accept him as Lord and Savior, and you are saved. No rituals, no rites of passage. The rest will come on its own. Those who honestly accept him will seek him, and in doing so will come to lead a life of trying to be Christ-like. It doesn't mean puppies and rainbows, it means struggling and fighting with yourself to make yourself better, rather than to give into this world and it's possessions. I'm sorry this is really long. I once had a million excuses as to why I didn't believe, and everyone of them got shot down. I finally realized, the reason I didn't want to admit I believed wasn't because I didn't believe in Jesus, but because I didn't want to have to take a look at myself and admit how immoral I was. But believe me, once you do, there is such a comfort and solace in it. Do I miss the old days? Sometimes. Would I ever deny him again? Not for my life.

Here is an excerpt (sm) [2008-04-17]
from the Salt Lake Tribune written by an FLDS woman. She explains exactly why she dresses the way she does. So, out of the mail bag, I offer you this from an FLDS woman:I thought I would send you some ramblings about our fashions. Since much of what is out there is incorrect. And Rebecca Walsh wrote a column about FLDS fashion that presents some misperseptions. First, the idea that underwear makes you hot. It does not. Your body adjusts to the temeperature changes better with a covering of underwear and clothing. Clothing protects the skin from the heat of the sun. You are actually cooler being covered than being naked when it comes to sunshine. And cold? That extra layer is marvelous in winter. Wearing long underwear is in preperation for our temple ordinances. And we see it as a priviledge.Clothing is a way of control? Apparently Carolyn (Jessop) thinks so. I am free to dress as I like. I think dresses are romantic. They bring out the femine side in me. Our bodies are sacred. And they are not to display before the world. That is the reason we cover them. Not because we want to be compelled to stick together. What a foolish idea.Our hair: Women need long hair. Our mothers in Heaven have long hair. This was revealed by the Prophets. It is our desire to be like these mothers that makes us not want to cut our hair. Hair left hanging is hot on the neck. It keeps the heat against the skin as much as a layer of insulation would. That is why most women braid their hair or put it up in a bun or twist. The wave? Color choices are limited to pastels (the spirit of God cannot reside in anything colorful).''?! We choose pastels because they are peaceful colors. The Spirit of God is the Spirit of Peace. And we desire to be a peaceful, calm people. However, the Lord has made all of the colors of the rainbow, and His Spirit is upon all of his creations. Even the brightest, red poppy. Our motive is not isolation but simplicity. And that is beautiful to me.

Ugh how ignorant [2008-04-17]
This woman is so ignorant. What if a woman takes the Nazarite Vow? Hmmmm.. Well then she must shave her head at the end of the prescribed period. I don As for saying that MOST of the women in the world wear spiky heels? Well she I would wager the majority of women in the world do NOT wear spiky high heels. I certainly don And her remarks about makeup? I don Oh and not to mention her comments about long hair are based in a verse in Bible from a letter from Paul to the Corinthians. NOT the word of God but the opinion of Paul so :P