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Re: Taking a coffee break... [message #7254 is a reply to message #6902] Wed, 11 August 2010 13:02 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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ALWAYS LOOK ON THE INSIDE

I remember reading a story once about a man who was exploring some caves by the seashore. In one of the caves he found a canvas bag with a bunch of hardened clay balls. It was like someone had rolled up some clay and left them out in the sun to bake. They didn't look like much, but they intrigued the man so he took the bag out of the cave with him.

As he strolled along the beach, to pass the time, he would throw the clay balls one at a time out into the ocean as far as he could throw.

He thought little about it until he dropped one of the balls and it cracked open on a rock. Inside was a beautiful, precious stone. Excited, the man started breaking open the remaining clay balls. Each contained a similar treasure. He found thousands of dollars worth of jewels in the 20 or so clay balls he had left, then it struck him.

He had been on the beach a long time. He had thrown maybe 50 or 60 of the clay balls with their hidden treasure into the ocean waves. Instead of thousands of dollars in treasure, he could have had tens of thousands, but he just threw it all away.

You know sometimes, it's like that with people. We look at someone, maybe even ourselves, and we see the external clay vessel. It doesn't look like much from the outside. It isn't always beautiful or sparkling, so we discount it; we see that person as less important than someone more beautiful or stylish or well known or wealthy.

But we have not taken the time to find the treasure hidden inside that person. There is a treasure hidden in every one of us. We are wonderfully made. Not just our physical bodies, our spiritual selves, which are sometimes hidden from others by the *earthen vessel*

But if you take the time to get to know that person, and if you ask the Spirit to show you that person the way He sees them, then the clay begins to peel away and the brilliant gem begins to shine forth.

The glory of friendship is not the outstretched hand, nor the kindly smile, nor the joy of companionship; it is the spiritual inspiration that comes to one when he discovers that someone else believes in him and is willing to trust him with his friendship.

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Re: Taking a coffee break... [message #8355 is a reply to message #7254] Sat, 15 October 2011 16:47 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I'm thinking in light of the 'new revelation' Rolling Eyes that the caffeine in coffee is a drug we might ought to consider renaming this "The Happy Hour" room...No wait, alcohol is also a drug.

Maybe just 'The Break Room'...only kidding. Smile

I'm not making fun of anyone, just thought I'd share my "LOL" moment. While I personally don't 'ingest' caffeine or alcohol, I believe there is a big difference between having a coke/pepsi/soft drink/pop containing caffeine with a slice of pizza or a cup of coffee and sweet roll, versus taking a Valium to relieve anxiety.(or name the ailment and the drug of choice that's recommended to 'fix' it; and don't forget to read the 3 page warning about the side effects. ) It's the intent of the heart that The Lord is watching, does the person regard their body as The Temple of The living God where The Holy Spirit resides? (I Corinthians 3:16-17) Remember what Jesus said of the Pharisees and hypocrites concerning cleaning the 'outside' of the cup when the inside remainded dirty.

And we can't take Matthew 15:11 out of context to justify not taking care of our bodies, eating and drinking whatever without repercussion. The law of sowing and reaping is both a spiritual as well as physical truth. Once again, it's our hearts that Jesus is concerned with, are we trusting in Him and proving it by our actions (obedience), or have we bought into the "everything in moderation" mindset?



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Re: Taking a coffee break... [message #8357 is a reply to message #8355] Sat, 15 October 2011 18:03 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Funny...

Or you could just 're-interpret' the Coffee Break area as clean break from coffee!

Seriously though, I think that a case can be made that the usage defines whether or not something is 'occult'. Diviner's read tea-leaves; that doesn't make tea-leaves occult. But when used by an occultic practitioner... that's a different story. I think the same thing would apply to the discussion in Bible Issues.

Chemical concoctions aren't necessarily evil per se, but when they are used by occultic practitioners to effect some magical result they cease to be merely a natural substance and take on the character of those who are practicing the divination.

We aren't after a 'new-doctrine' but we are attempting to better understand whether or not the 'doctrine' we've embraced is one that can stand up to the Berean-like scrutiny of those who want to present absolute truth when representing the Gospel of Truth to others.

Blessings,
William

[Updated on: Sat, 15 October 2011 18:06]


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Re: Taking a coffee break... [message #8358 is a reply to message #8355] Sat, 15 October 2011 18:30 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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james wrote on Sat, 15 October 2011 11:47

...I believe there is a big difference between having a coke/pepsi/soft drink/pop containing caffeine with a slice of pizza or a cup of coffee and sweet roll, versus taking a Valium to relieve anxiety.



Not being a coffee drinker, you may not realize that people who drink coffee are doing so not because it is good drink to have with donuts but they do it for the 'pick-me-up-effect'. (Those who drink it because of its taste drink decaf.)

This is not unlike the examples in the Bible where wine and strong drink are consumed for various reasons other than taste. <grin>

Blessings,
William


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Re: Taking a coffee break... [message #8359 is a reply to message #8358] Sat, 15 October 2011 19:54 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Believe me, I don't need a 'pick-me-up' of a morning, I'm up around 4:30-5:00am and out walking a 3 mile trek by 6-7 ish, then go to the fitness center and work out for 45 minutes, also play tennis every other day. Can you imagine what a jolt of caffeine would do for me? Laughing

I've been called 'hyper' more than once in my life, though I do see a bit of winding down now that I'm officially a senior citizen. Smile

What's sad is, if I liked coffee, I could now get it free at most fast food restaurants...Yep, truely sad. Laughing

I do love the aroma of the grinding of the whole roasted beans and the brewing of the coffee.


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Re: Taking a coffee break... [message #8360 is a reply to message #8359] Sat, 15 October 2011 20:02 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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My coffee is more of a 'pick-me-up' of the morning and evening. I can redeem more of the time that way. My bedtime is around 2am and then another pick-me up at 6am and I'm good for the day! (Well, at least until around 4pm when another cup will work its magic all over again!<grin>)

Blessings,
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Re: Taking a coffee break... [message #8361 is a reply to message #8360] Sat, 15 October 2011 21:50 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Since wine is mentioned in The Bible, and Jesus seemed to have no problem with providing more once they had depleted their supply at the wedding, maybe we could name this the "Wine Cellar". We could keep a few bottles around for 'communion', or in case anyone got a 'tummy ache'. Smile

Only problem for me is, I never tasted a wine that I liked... Maybe if I spent more than $1.49 (Boone's Farm, 1970) or $1.99 (Thunderbird, 1972) my palate might learn to appreciate the 'good stuff'. Anybody want to spring for a bottle of 1964 Rothchild? Shouldn't run more than a few hundred thousand dollars. Smile


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Re: Taking a coffee break... [message #8389 is a reply to message #8361] Sat, 22 October 2011 16:27 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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"Remember what Jesus said of the Pharisees and hypocrites concerning cleaning the 'outside' of the cup when the inside remainded dirty."

Hey James, was that a coffee cup? Laughing

What kind of pizza do you like? Whoops, too junk foody? I will be throwing it at you anyway! Laughing Laughing


Shalom,

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Re: Taking a coffee break... [message #9405 is a reply to message #8389] Thu, 28 March 2013 14:22 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Confession time:

I've developed a taste for coffee... I felt so out of place hanging around here in the Coffee Break with you guys enjoying your morning java that I decided to give it another chance.(I always have loved the aroma of fresh brewing coffee)

I bought a 3 lb. can of decaffeinated at Costco's (Kirkland brand) at the beginning of tax season and it's almost gone. A nice mug of steaming hot coffee and a healthy energy bar(granola) for a midmorning break has turned into something I look forward to on cold mornings.

So any of you guys passing through Clanton, Al. during tax season (Jan.-April) stop by and have a cup with me. If that's not possible then I guess I'll see ya here in the Coffee Break room on OO. Smile


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Re: Taking a coffee break... [message #9406 is a reply to message #9405] Thu, 28 March 2013 14:54 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Morning James,
I must agree with you on how nice a cup(or a couple cups) of coffee is in the morning. If you want to try a really good cup, buy some Kona Coffee. It is quite expensive, about $40 a pound, but the taste is outstanding. I haven't had it for a while, but I sure do remember the taste. It would be a blessing to stop by sometime and visit.
Re: Taking a coffee break... [message #9407 is a reply to message #9405] Thu, 28 March 2013 16:00 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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no-can-do, James... not unless you ditch the de-caf and get some real coffee... and if you buy some of that stuff Sue mentioned I'll need to wait until *after* tax season to be able to afford it!

Blessings,
William


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Re: Taking a coffee break... [message #9408 is a reply to message #9407] Thu, 28 March 2013 16:58 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I have to agree with William. Ditch the decaf. My wife started buying coffee called Kicking Horse coffee. It is quite good. I'm going to look for some of that stuff Sage mentioned.


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Re: Taking a coffee break... [message #9409 is a reply to message #9408] Thu, 28 March 2013 20:24 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I like tea.


Shalom,

GWB

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Re: Taking a coffee break... [message #9410 is a reply to message #9409] Thu, 28 March 2013 23:06 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Hey James, I'll drink the De-caf.....

Free coffee, is Free coffee Smile

Just put a little honey in it to make it healthy !

Tho I normally drink the caffein type.

and

Thanks for the offer !


Ron
Re: Taking a coffee break... [message #9411 is a reply to message #9410] Fri, 29 March 2013 04:48 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I like tea.

Shakes his head sadly.


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Re: Taking a coffee break... [message #9412 is a reply to message #9411] Fri, 29 March 2013 04:52 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I know. It would be so much easier if I liked the stuff. I even hate the smell! Lol

You all enjoy! Smile


Shalom,

GWB

"Be still and know that I am God."
Re: Taking a coffee break... [message #9413 is a reply to message #9412] Fri, 29 March 2013 14:19 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Ha! Ha!...


"Just put a little honey in it to make it healthy."

O.K. I got that covered, honey is my sweetner of choice.


"no-can-do, not unless you ditch the de-caf and get some real coffee."

Alright, what brand you like?


"I like tea"

So do I; the green organic decaf, fresh brewed, flavored with lemon and honey.


"Ditch the decaf..."

Why don't we just keep some of both on hand? You wouldn't be able to stay around me if I got a caffeine buzz going. Laughing


"If you want to try a really good cup, buy some Kona Coffee. It's quite expensive, about $40 a pound."

I'll start saving up for it, maybe I can write it off as a business expense. Smile


"Free coffee, is free coffee."

Laughing

Dick, Gary, Tom, and Jman...ya'll are welcome to stop in as well...or anyone for that matter. Cool

[Updated on: Fri, 29 March 2013 15:30]


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Re: Taking a coffee break... [message #9416 is a reply to message #9413] Sat, 30 March 2013 01:37 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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To be honest with you I also just developed a taste for coffee. It happened over the last few years. I only drink real cream in mine though.

I only drink it in the morning, if I drink it late at night it keeps me awake all night.

My wife has ordered coffee from overseas for years, a brand called Gevalia which you can now buy local in the stores. We still get the whole beans through the mail.

Good news is; if your over 55 you can get the senior coffee at McDonalds for fifty cents a cup. Bad news is; its pretty nasty tasting. Rolling Eyes

Starbucks is okay but I think its to strong. We probably have eight or nine starbucks in our small college town over here.

Gary

[Updated on: Sat, 30 March 2013 01:52]

Re: Taking a coffee break... [message #10279 is a reply to message #9416] Sun, 10 November 2013 18:20 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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On a non spiritual note. Cool The world Chess championship is now taking place in India.

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2013/11/10/chess-world-champion ship-starts-with-quick-draw/?intcmp=trending

I don't know if anyone plays Chess here, but I have always enjoyed this game.

Anyway for all its worth I thought I'd throw this out there.

Gary






Re: Taking a coffee break... [message #10297 is a reply to message #10279] Thu, 14 November 2013 08:34 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Even though I have not had a cup of coffee yet.

I wanted to say the Lord helped me tremendously yesterday. I Praise Him for that. It's awesome to "know" when the Lord is doing something for you personally in your life.

Just giving God the Glory here, He is worthy.

Gary




Re: Taking a coffee break... [message #10298 is a reply to message #10297] Thu, 14 November 2013 15:27 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Gary wrote on Thu, 14 November 2013 02:34


Even though I have not had a cup of coffee yet.

I wanted to say the Lord helped me tremendously yesterday. I Praise Him for that. It's awesome to "know" when the Lord is doing something for you personally in your life.

Just giving God the Glory here, He is worthy.

Gary







He IS worthy! Amen. It is awesome to "know" when God is doing things in our lives. It is also awesome to know that He is doing it out of His great Mercy/Love/Grace for us, because we don't 'deserve' anything from Him, yet ..."for God SO LOVED the world..."


“But God commendeth His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us,”
Re: Taking a coffee break... [message #10332 is a reply to message #10298] Sun, 17 November 2013 11:39 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I just don't understand why the big push for everyone to rush out and get a "flu" shot.

I feel like they are forcing this on society. My neighbor always gets her flu shot and then later always gets the flu. Her husband never gets the flu shot and he has never had the flu.

My wife and I have never had the flu shot but I think they try to intimidate with peer pressure, for everyone to get this shot.

I'm not trying to start an anti-flu shot agenda for anyone else but was wondering about all the pressure and intimidation.

Its like Obamacare, force everyone to get insurance whether you want it or not.

Well just wanted to spend a few moments this morning, ranting and raving about flu shots. Cool

Lord Bless,
Gary



Re: Taking a coffee break... [message #10342 is a reply to message #10332] Mon, 18 November 2013 09:00 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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What's with all the ads?

I tried to open some posts and was taken to other web sites that McAfee warned me were dangerous sites.

Just wondering!

Gary





Re: Taking a coffee break... [message #10343 is a reply to message #10342] Mon, 18 November 2013 11:54 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Gary wrote on Mon, 18 November 2013 03:00


What's with all the ads?

I tried to open some posts and was taken to other web sites that McAfee warned me were dangerous sites.

Just wondering!

Gary








False Alarm.

It was my computer a program was trying to slap ads on everything I opened.

I got it fixed.

Gary



Re: Taking a coffee break... [message #10652 is a reply to message #10343] Fri, 13 December 2013 21:33 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I did not know where to put general chat so I thought I would come to Grandom's coffee post.

In a normal winter in Indiana we don't get snow until January at least for a number of years its been that way. Last week we got close to ten inches. Tonight their saying we will get 6 inches plus an additional 3 to 4 inches tomorrow morning.

It sure is pretty here. My wife and I always liked getting snowed in so she would have a good excuse to bake cookies. LOL If its a wet snow were planning on building a snowman out front.

Hope everyone is staying warm this winter.

Gary




Re: Taking a coffee break... [message #10653 is a reply to message #10652] Fri, 13 December 2013 22:05 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Sounds like a SNOW job to me..... Razz


We've had mid 20's at night lately, seems colder this year much sooner. While others are counting the shopping days left til Xmass, I'm counting the days til spring. Smile


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Re: Taking a coffee break... [message #10654 is a reply to message #10653] Fri, 13 December 2013 23:14 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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You probably don’t enjoy the cold as much as you could because you don’t live in an area where there is snow. We have about a foot of snow and another 4-6” coming tomorrow. Too bad, I wish it would be more like 6-9” coming, but maybe next time. It is really enjoyable to go out and shovel the driveway while it snows, or after dark when it is real quiet outside. There is just something peaceful and refreshing being outside in the cold and snow. Usually about the end of August I start counting the weeks to winter and snow. As soon as the last pretty, fall leaf is off the tree I say: Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! My dog loves the snow also. He runs and puts his whole head in the snow, kinda like a snow plow. It could snow everyday in the winter as far as I am concerned, but I guess a few sunny days scattered in helps keep some people’s spirits up.
I thought about a couple verses in the Bible that speaks of snow, which lead me to read the whole chapter of: Psalm 51:1-19
Thanks Gary for bringing up how nice snow is.

Re: Taking a coffee break... [message #10655 is a reply to message #10654] Sat, 14 December 2013 12:02 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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My brother-in-law was an "Upper". He was born and raised in the far northern part of the state up there. They had unbelievable amounts of snow, twenty foot high in places etc. He told me when they were kids, they would go inside and run water on their hair and then run outside and go ice skating. Their hair would then freeze and be full of icicles. He was a really good ice skater.

Its early morning here and it looks like they missed the forecast, because it is raining with a little snow mixed in. The ground is still covered from the last snow still.

Very good scripture there. Its all about the inward man, our thoughts, etc., "thou desirest truth in the inward parts", who is now made clean by His Blood and can stand before God cleaned from sin as white as Snow.

Gary






Re: Taking a coffee break... [message #10656 is a reply to message #10655] Sat, 14 December 2013 14:36 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Hey, I LOVE seeing the snow, it's beautiful. I just don't like cold...it hurts me body<grin>

But the comparison of our cleansing by The Blood of Jesus, removing our sins, making us white as snow...that's awesome to think upon...Thanks, Sue.

We've had steady rain since midnight, but at least it's supposed to return to 'seasonal temps' after the rain passes.

Hey Gary! I like the idea of baking cookies, I just might do that today and share with my neighbors...Sounds like a plan.<grin> Too bad ya'll live so far away. LOL

BTW: Do people still make 'snow ice cream'? I remember making it as a kid, it seemed SOOOO good.


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Re: Taking a coffee break... [message #10657 is a reply to message #10656] Sat, 14 December 2013 15:00 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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James,

This is the first time I ever heard of making snow ice cream. My wife is going to make Russian Tea cookies. Its similar to Mexican wedding ring cookies only different batter.

My Mother-in-Law lives north of here two hours away in Illinois they have ten inches already and its still snowing heavy right now.

I'm going to curl up with a good book today and enjoy the rain.

Everybody have a Blessed day in the Lord, Snow, Rain, or just plain old cold out.

Gary








Re: Taking a coffee break... [message #10681 is a reply to message #10657] Sat, 21 December 2013 00:00 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Well all the snow has finally melted off and now we have several days of rain coming in. It is now 61 degrees here, nice enough to go outside in a t-shirt.

I have been reading some articles on this Duck Dynasty. These southern boys look like they just got back from Woodstock. LOL
Never watched the show but it seems to have a following of over 11 million people. These men are very vocal about their Christianity which is a good thing.

I read a bunch of comments where people who said they were Christians were attacking these guys. But on the other hand there has been a lot of support agreeing with what happened.

While reading the comments I thought of John the Baptist who did not hesitate to tell Herod about his adulteress affair. Jesus never condemned John's actions but commended him before others.

I find it refreshing when Brothers in Christ speak out and do not buckle before the media pressure, sodomites accusations, or anything the world throws at them.

I don't plan on rushing out and buying any of their t-shirts or caps, but I am blessed to see someone rattle the worlds cage.

Gary



Re: Taking a coffee break... [message #10682 is a reply to message #10681] Sat, 21 December 2013 14:47 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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With all the recent problems with credit card theft through the department stores they are now looking for solutions. MPR radio is now saying they (the credit card companies), may go to having a micro chip put on credit cards by the year 2015.

I have a friend who is a Christian in the military. They now have a micro chip on a plastic card that has all of their information on it.

He showed me the card the chip is around one quarter by one quarter inch square.

Its just a matter of time before they require this chip to be put on everyone's hand. Don't know if this could be considered the mark of the beast. But if, as Marilyn shared about the economic situation in the world tied into the Antichrist, I can see were this could be the mark mentioned in scripture.

We always thought of it as being a literal number (666) but a micro chip in the forehead or hand would definitely leave a mark. It could be the numbers 666 would signify that the mark was for a man, incorporated into the chip.

They now have micro chips they put in animals with their owners name and address on them. If that seems to work successfully why not put them in humans?


Gary




Re: Taking a coffee break... [message #10683 is a reply to message #10682] Sat, 21 December 2013 20:28 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Someone sent us an email today stating they heard recently; that there are now some preachers telling people to go ahead and get the mark of the beast. This way you'll be able to provide for your family, is what they are telling them. Also its only matters what you believe in your heart some mark will not affect your salvation.

I guess some of these guys have never read the Bible.

Gary






Re: Taking a coffee break... [message #10687 is a reply to message #10683] Fri, 27 December 2013 12:12 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Join me here for a minute for a hot cup of coffee. I read a quote in a book recently that said; "Instant Coffee is of the devil", LOL, well I got a chuckle out of that one.

I was reading in John and ran across several scriptures that were interesting. In John 5: we read:

Quote:

John 5:1 After this there was a feast of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 2 Now there is in Jerusalem by the Sheep Gate a pool, which is called in Hebrew, Bethesda, having five porches. 3 In these lay a great multitude of sick people, blind, lame, paralyzed, waiting for the moving of the water. 4 For an angel went down at a certain time into the pool and stirred up the water; then whoever stepped in first, after the stirring of the water, was made well of whatever disease he had.


I find it fascinating that there existed a pool that an Angel would come down and stir the water and when someone entered it they were healed.

I don't know if this pool is mentioned in the OT, How did this all come about would be interesting to know the history of how it got started.

Secondly:
Quote:

5 Now a certain man was there who had an infirmity thirty-eight years. 6 When Jesus saw him lying there, and knew that he already had been in that condition a long time, He said to him, “Do you want to be made well?”

7 The sick man answered Him, “Sir, I have no man to put me into the pool when the water is stirred up; but while I am coming, another steps down before me.”

8 Jesus said to him, “Rise, take up your bed and walk.” 9 And immediately the man was made well, took up his bed, and walked.

And that day was the Sabbath.


Jesus asked this man a simple question; Do you want to be made well?

The man answers him with why he was not able to get to the pool when the water was troubled. You would of thought he would of said, yes, to the question.

In spite of his answer, Jesus says, rise, take up your bed and walk.

The Bible goes on to say, the man was "immediately" healed then he got up and took up his bed and walked. He was just healed, by the spoken word of Jesus.

Think about that for a moment.

Thirdly, I noticed a lot of major healing took place on the Sabbath (not all of course), which always infuriated the Pharisees. They were obsessed with how and when someone was to be healed. It just seems strange that they were not rejoicing with everyone else. Of course we know they were blinded with their rules.

I did not want to take away from the first fact though, that, there was a pool which an angel would "stir the waters" and people were healed of all kinds of diseases. Still I find it puzzling how that practice got started.

Hope you enjoyed this as much as me. The Bible is the revealed Will of God how awesome is that.

Gary





Re: Taking a coffee break... [message #10688 is a reply to message #10687] Fri, 27 December 2013 14:38 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I might have a cup of coffee this morning when the office opens...

I find it fascinating how The Holy Spirit times things in our lives. I too was reading in John 5 earlier this morning and was thinking about the whole encounter. The instruct by Jesus to..." sin no more, lest a worse thing come unto thee" was what I was pondering. I take from that statement that his sickness was the results of sin? Or, did He mean sin would cause a loss of his healing? I just went to a couple commentaries about the pool, but decided they weren't that informative.


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Gary wrote on Fri, 27 December 2013 06:12

I find it fascinating that there existed a pool that an Angel would come down and stir the water and when someone entered it they were healed.
Gary



I picked up a copy of "The Revell Concise Bible Dictionary" at the local Christian thrift store yesterday and while reading in it this morning I found a reference to the 'pool of Bethesda'. This book says that some of the manuscripts didn't have what is known as verse 4 about the 'troubling of the water or the angel tradition'. Acording to one account, in the 19th century, archaeologist discovered the remains of a pool fitting the discription in John's Gospel. I don't know which modern translations doesn't include v4.


I do see from your post in the 'angel' thread that it's got you thinking...lol


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james wrote on Sat, 28 December 2013 09:12

Gary wrote on Fri, 27 December 2013 06:12

I find it fascinating that there existed a pool that an Angel would come down and stir the water and when someone entered it they were healed.
Gary



I picked up a copy of "The Revell Concise Bible Dictionary" at the local Christian thrift store yesterday and while reading in it this morning I found a reference to the 'pool of Bethesda'. This book says that some of the manuscripts didn't have what is known as verse 4 about the 'troubling of the water or the angel tradition'. Acording to one account, in the 19th century, archaeologist discovered the remains of a pool fitting the discription in John's Gospel. I don't know which modern translations doesn't include v4.


I do see from your post in the 'angel' thread that it's got you thinking...lol


I looked over at Wikipedia after reading your post, and come to the conclusion no one knows.

They said:

Quote:

The Pool of Bethesda has been an area of controversy for Christian historians and archaeologists alike. According to the Gospel of John, Bethesda was a swimming bath (Greek: κολυμβήθρα kolumbethra) with five porticos (translated as porches by older English Bible translations).


Here's their conclusion:

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This archaeological discovery proved beyond a doubt that the description of this pool in the Gospel of John was not the creation of the Evangelist. It reflected an accurate and detailed knowledge of the site. The Gospel speaks of (a) the name of the pool as Bethesda; (b) its location near the Sheep Gate; (c) the fact that it has five porticos; with rushing water. All these details are corroborated through literary and archaeological evidence affirming the historical accuracy of the Johannine account.


I do think its interesting that it is mentioned in scripture. Presently its in the muslim quarter of the Old City in Jerusalem (The pool), remember the city is divided up into four quarters, I think one is Jewish, one Muslim, one Christian, and I don't remember who is in the last quarter or section of this city. We went all through the Old City when my wife and I went to Jerusalem. I wished I would of paid attention more at the time but it was all new to us. If I ever go back to Israel I am going to look at the Bible and see what it says about every area I am at. The professor who led our group would constantly remind us to look around remember where your at this is where Jesus walked and lived. There was so much going on at the time, trying to take it all in was a task.

Visitors can go into any quarter as there are a lot of gift shops with hand made goods, food, etc.

The pool of Bethesda is a now empty fairly deep hole with stone walls on the sides. I also read what you stated about some manuscripts leave out that portion of scripture. I think the KJV includes those scriptures.

I don't know if you read the "Out of Zion" series by Bodie Thoene, but she did a lot of research and incorporated a lot of history of the old city in Jerusalem in those fiction books. I did enjoy her books once you start them you want to read all night.

Hey I might go over and reread that world government post by Marilyn, I'm not entirely convinced on this Assyrian world leader. I want to look at the scriptures she gave on this.

There was some articles going around that said; the Antichrist might be gay. What next huh? They said, Because of the scripture that says he has no desire for women, they came to this conclusion. I don't know if we'll have every detail on him but it won't take a rocket scientist to figure out who he is once he comes on the world scene.

I don't know for sure about him being Assyrian, though. I think Jeanne Dixon predicted he would come from an Egyptian (Arab) background, and for some reason a lot of Christian books were quoting this false prophetess. I have been thinking about this and looking at the world scene a little differently.

I guess we won't be getting anymore goodies from Australia to chew on, so I'm going to check out the old posts. LOLOL

In other news, LOL, have you noticed in scripture every time they mention tax collectors, it's along with the word sinners as if it was a different class or something.

For instance it says He was with tax collectors and sinners. I'm a little puzzled about the wording here, why not say he was with sinners. But they always throw in tax collectors like it was something different. Was it because they worked for the Roman government?

I keep running across this in scripture and wondered why bring out this one profession above all others.

Gary






Re: Taking a coffee break... [message #10706 is a reply to message #10691] Tue, 07 January 2014 00:42 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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BRRR! Very Cold here, the temperature is -9 with a wind chill of -33 degrees. They declared a state emergency and no one is allowed out on the road or they will give you a ticket.

Who would want to be out anyway.

Hope every bodies keeping warm.

Gary



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Hello Gary,
I was wondering how you were doing down in Indiana. Here in Michigan we also have about -3 for low and -25+ wind chill.
So much has been cancelled here: all the schools(today and tomorrow), the US Bankruptcy Court, US Federal Court, colleges,
Social Security Office, and a whole lot more. I think there were over 800 closures in the West Michigan area. We got about
13 inches of snow in the last couple days, and now we have the arctic blast for a few days. I must admit, I am really enjoying the snow. I love winter, but unfortunately in a few days we are going to start having days in the mid to high 30's, which will melt a lot of the snow.

Being in this weather makes me so thankful for a warm home, a snowblower, a car, good health so I can shovel and snowblow the snow, safety walking and driving, my dog being warm amd safe, as well as family members that live elsewere around here being warm and safe.
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Hi Sage,

We got about 6 or 7 inches of snow and it has been drifting. I would of thought it would of been colder up there.

I have thought I always wanted to get a snow blower but we don't get enough snow here during the year to justify getting one. Some winters we hardly get any snow.

There is a young couple who live a block away and they have a four wheeler with a blade and he only charges 15.00 a drive. It only takes him about 7 to 10 minutes to remove the snow but its worth it. When Teresa and me take turns shoveling it takes all day to remove the snow from our drive.

Yes we do have a lot to be thankful for, I don't know how people managed years ago when they did not have all the conveniences we have today.

God is taking care of us and I am thankful He predestinated me to be part of His Kingdom. I cannot imaging going through life and getting older without having the Lord to lean on.

Gary



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