Praise the Lord
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Comment from Father Flaps
Hi Liz,
I think your well-written piece should make people take a hard look at themselves.
"Judge not, that ye be not judged. For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you." Matthew 7:1-3
"He forgives us our sin, provided we accept Christ as our personal Savior." ...I'll elaborate with this verse,
"But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." ... Romans 5:8
"The day I was "born again" was the most glorious day of my life. And ever since that day, miracles have abounded.
Well, OK, "miracles" might be a bit of a stretch. Let's just say "blessings". ... as I read these lines, a favorite old song came into my pointed head, "Ever Since The Day" by Tim Sheppard, from his album "Songtailor"...
https://youtu.be/6Dsehe5L5_8
As for the surprise of his girlfriend being pregnant, did he ever take sex education in school? He admits that abortion is a sin...
"As a Christian, I knew abortion was wrong." Yet he has the nerve to consider his participation as suffering!
"It seemed so unfair that I should have to SUFFER for the sin I committed before I converted!" ... self-centered, isn't he? What about his girlfriend's feelings? Oh, but he doesn't leave us to guess about that. He admits he doesn't want to marry her. Then he accuses her of being an atheist. And finally, he labels her as promiscuous.
"The last thing I needed was to have to marry a girl -- who by the way, wasn't a real Christian -- just because I did something stupid in my past life. Besides, how do I know for sure it was even my child?"
"Lo and behold! The Lord made her miscarry." ... So often, we blame God for all the bad things that happen to us. The Lord didn't make her miscarry. And the Lord didn't make Joe break his leg either.
"The Lord made Joe break his leg. He's been out of commission all semester! Just last week I won the 100-meter sprint." Whether he realizes it or not, he's still #2. He didn't beat Joe. Joe was unable to run.
Everything is unfair for this phony baloney. What he's actually saying is that he thinks God is unfair.
"It seemed so unfair that I should have to suffer for the sin I committed before I converted!"
"It seemed so unfair that with my training all these years I shouldn't be the one who wins!"
"It seemed so unfair that with my devotion to The Bible that I should suffer lousy grades on account of having less time for my schoolwork."
Just because someone becomes a Christian, that won't make their life easy street, filled with blessings, golden! In fact, the opposite may be entirely true. I've often heard it said, that life is easy when you're an atheist because Satan doesn't have to worry about you. He already knows you're on the road to Hell. But when you turn your life over to Christ, then beware because now you're in Satan's crosshairs. He doesn't want you to go to Heaven. He wants all the company he can get in Hell.
"Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:
Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it." Matthew 7:13-14
This poor fellow must re-think God, get to know Him better. It's not about us, it's about Him.
I suggest he listens to this song... "Heart of Worship" by Matt Redman,
https://youtu.be/D4RUjGsTfks
There's a great teaching here, Liz. Thanks for sharing.
Hugs,
Kimbob
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2022
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Hi Liz,
I think your well-written piece should make people take a hard look at themselves.
"Judge not, that ye be not judged. For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you." Matthew 7:1-3
"He forgives us our sin, provided we accept Christ as our personal Savior." ...I'll elaborate with this verse,
"But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." ... Romans 5:8
"The day I was "born again" was the most glorious day of my life. And ever since that day, miracles have abounded.
Well, OK, "miracles" might be a bit of a stretch. Let's just say "blessings". ... as I read these lines, a favorite old song came into my pointed head, "Ever Since The Day" by Tim Sheppard, from his album "Songtailor"...
https://youtu.be/6Dsehe5L5_8
As for the surprise of his girlfriend being pregnant, did he ever take sex education in school? He admits that abortion is a sin...
"As a Christian, I knew abortion was wrong." Yet he has the nerve to consider his participation as suffering!
"It seemed so unfair that I should have to SUFFER for the sin I committed before I converted!" ... self-centered, isn't he? What about his girlfriend's feelings? Oh, but he doesn't leave us to guess about that. He admits he doesn't want to marry her. Then he accuses her of being an atheist. And finally, he labels her as promiscuous.
"The last thing I needed was to have to marry a girl -- who by the way, wasn't a real Christian -- just because I did something stupid in my past life. Besides, how do I know for sure it was even my child?"
"Lo and behold! The Lord made her miscarry." ... So often, we blame God for all the bad things that happen to us. The Lord didn't make her miscarry. And the Lord didn't make Joe break his leg either.
"The Lord made Joe break his leg. He's been out of commission all semester! Just last week I won the 100-meter sprint." Whether he realizes it or not, he's still #2. He didn't beat Joe. Joe was unable to run.
Everything is unfair for this phony baloney. What he's actually saying is that he thinks God is unfair.
"It seemed so unfair that I should have to suffer for the sin I committed before I converted!"
"It seemed so unfair that with my training all these years I shouldn't be the one who wins!"
"It seemed so unfair that with my devotion to The Bible that I should suffer lousy grades on account of having less time for my schoolwork."
Just because someone becomes a Christian, that won't make their life easy street, filled with blessings, golden! In fact, the opposite may be entirely true. I've often heard it said, that life is easy when you're an atheist because Satan doesn't have to worry about you. He already knows you're on the road to Hell. But when you turn your life over to Christ, then beware because now you're in Satan's crosshairs. He doesn't want you to go to Heaven. He wants all the company he can get in Hell.
"Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:
Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it." Matthew 7:13-14
This poor fellow must re-think God, get to know Him better. It's not about us, it's about Him.
I suggest he listens to this song... "Heart of Worship" by Matt Redman,
https://youtu.be/D4RUjGsTfks
There's a great teaching here, Liz. Thanks for sharing.
Hugs,
Kimbob
Comment Written 25-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2022
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Thank you! I relished the writing of this piece; I love to channel unappealing characters and let them spew! So pleased you enjoyed this. Can you see my new silver-haired pic? For some unfathomable reason, it does not appear on my laptop, but I can view it on another. Helen can't see it either. Wondering if others can.
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I can see it, Liz... looks just fine! ... so does the jewelry and the smile!
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Glad to hear it! Some can, some can't.
Tom told me I had to clear my browser (?)--didn't help. I cleared everything possible via system commands. Ironic that my old previously owned never-cleared laptop shows the new pic. It's been at least 5 days--I doubt I'll ever see it.
Comment from Spitfire
Well done, EE. What fun it would be to hear this spoken out loud. Great opening with the narrator backtracking to redefine miracles and son. Screamingly funny examples of this young man thinks God has singled him out for special favors.
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2022
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Well done, EE. What fun it would be to hear this spoken out loud. Great opening with the narrator backtracking to redefine miracles and son. Screamingly funny examples of this young man thinks God has singled him out for special favors.
Comment Written 22-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2022
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Thankssssss, Shari! I relished the writing of this piece; I love to channel unappealing characters and let them spew! So pleased you enjoyed this. Can you see my new silver-haired pic? For some unfathomable reason, it does not appear on my laptop, but I can view it on another. Helen can't see it either. Wondering if others can.
yes, I see your silver hair. Looks good, but I'm sticking with auburn. :-)
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Your pic is fabulous--recent? You don't look anywhere near 80. I love the auburn, though the orange was striking too.
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I miss my orange! This was taken two or three years ago. I'll post a more recent one soon. Thanks for the compliment.
Comment from Mary Vigasin
I am sorry I missed this the first time around. It is funny, satirical, and ironic. It certainly demonstrates the sense of entitlement and a lack of empathy that this "Christian"
has.
Clever and creative certainly deserves a six star.
Best wishes,
Mary
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2022
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I am sorry I missed this the first time around. It is funny, satirical, and ironic. It certainly demonstrates the sense of entitlement and a lack of empathy that this "Christian"
has.
Clever and creative certainly deserves a six star.
Best wishes,
Mary
Comment Written 22-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2022
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Thankssssss, Mary! I relished the writing of this piece; I love to channel unappealing characters and let them spew! So pleased you enjoyed this. Can you see my new silver-haired pic? For some unfathomable reason, it does not appear on my laptop, but I can view it on another. Helen can't see it either. Wondering if others can.
Comment from judiverse
This is great stuff. It's also the story of this young generation. So many of them are made to feel they are so special and privileged, they don't think they have to take responsibility. Their blessings come when misfortune happens to others. This guy's such a creep. He doesn't think about being responsible about birth control or studying to pass an exam. Love your picture, by the way. judi
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2022
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This is great stuff. It's also the story of this young generation. So many of them are made to feel they are so special and privileged, they don't think they have to take responsibility. Their blessings come when misfortune happens to others. This guy's such a creep. He doesn't think about being responsible about birth control or studying to pass an exam. Love your picture, by the way. judi
Comment Written 22-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2022
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Thankssssss, Judy! I relished the writing of this piece; I love to channel unappealing characters and let them spew! So pleased you enjoyed this. Glad you like my new pic--for some unfathomable reason, it does not appear on my laptop, but I can view it on another. Helen can't see it either. Wonder about others.
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You're welcome. I love the picture. It must depend on what device you're using. judi
Comment from Ric Myworld
Huh, what should I wish for most to get me through . . . prayers or luck? Well, I'll take both, but how would one honestly know which did the trick? All questions, no answers. LOL. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2022
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Huh, what should I wish for most to get me through . . . prayers or luck? Well, I'll take both, but how would one honestly know which did the trick? All questions, no answers. LOL. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 22-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2022
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Thank you! I relished the writing of this piece; I love to channel unappealing characters and let them spew! So pleased you enjoyed this. Can you see my new silver-haired pic? For some unfathomable reason, it does not appear on my laptop, but I can view it on another. Helen can't see it either. Wondering if others can.
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I can see your silver hair and it looks great!
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Glad to hear it! Some can, some can't.
Tom told me I had to clear my browser (?)--didn't help. I cleared everything possible via system commands. Ironic that my old previously owned never-cleared laptop shows the new pic. It's been at least 5 days--I doubt I'll ever see it.
Comment from damommy
I don't think this young man had his head on straight. All these things he considers miracle for his sake are tragedies for others who may not have deserved what happened to them. He certainly is self-absorbed. Great story.
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2022
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I don't think this young man had his head on straight. All these things he considers miracle for his sake are tragedies for others who may not have deserved what happened to them. He certainly is self-absorbed. Great story.
Comment Written 22-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2022
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I relished the writing of this piece; I love to channel unappealing characters and let them spew! So pleased you enjoyed this. Can you see my new silver-haired pic? For some unfathomable reason, it does not appear on my laptop, but I can view it on another. Helen can't see it either. Wondering if others can.
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No, I see the same photo as always.
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Tom told me I had to clear my browser (?)--didn't help. I cleared everything possible via system commands. Ironic that my old previously owned never-cleared laptop shows the new pic.
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I can't get the new fonts even though I've done everything they say to do. Oh, well.
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So far, about 50/50. Coincidentally, of those who responded, three guys and only one woman can see it, and four women can't. Tom told me I had to clear my browser (?)--didn't help. I cleared everything possible via system commands. Ironic that my old previously owned never-cleared laptop shows the new pic. It's been at least 5 days--I doubt I'll ever see it.
Comment from barbara.wilkey
I'm sorry I missed this post the first time around. I am very happy that I caught it this time. As a Christian, I am not offended because there are people out there who proclaim loudly to be Christians but act this way. They do a lot of harm to the Christian faith. Thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2022
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I'm sorry I missed this post the first time around. I am very happy that I caught it this time. As a Christian, I am not offended because there are people out there who proclaim loudly to be Christians but act this way. They do a lot of harm to the Christian faith. Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 22-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2022
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I relished the writing of this piece; I love to channel unappealing characters and let them spew! So pleased you enjoyed this. Can you see my new silver-haired pic? For some unfathomable reason, it does not appear on my laptop, but I can view it on another. Helen can't see it either. Wondering if others can.
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Yes, I see it. It looks good.
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Thanks--so far, of those who've responded, only Helen and Sandra still see the pink. Weird. I finally saw the silver after midnight.
Comment from Jumbo J
Hi Liz,
okay stop smiling James!
Oh, but Liz, I can't help it. It happened pretty much from the very first sentence.
No Liz, I don't think it's because I read too much truth into this write... it was the clever way you constructed and presented this satirical piece of witty banter.
What was that Liz? Did I associate with any of the case in points?
No way, I'm a man of honour. I wouldn't pray for something bad to happen to anyone for my gain.
Hey, I'm not saying I haven't asked a few favours in my time though... you know, like, well... yes I'm not proud of it either, but I did promise I'd never ask another favour if I was granted a wish..., and my wish came into fruition. Hmmmmm no, more a thing I thought I wanted more than anything else in the world.
I'm not proud to say, but... It's happened more than three times, hmmmm, maybe more? My bad!
I know He's looking after me though, I'm one blessed character, He keeps coming through.
Is He really a He?
Isn't it women who give birth?
Could He be a She?
Oooh, that put's a different spin on how I'm looking at things from now on.
If that's true, I'm going to have to change my ways, treat women with more respect... wait a minute Liz, I do treat women with respect, I love women. Hell, I'm married to one, my mother was one, and her mother was one. Sorry, I didn't mean to say Hell... anyway I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed reading this magic little story of yours Liz... and even though I do love Morgan Freeman's deep dulcet voice... I'm a real fan of George Burns, His size and that cigar... but then I remember the woman from 'The Shack' and I though She fitted the bill for the top job far better than the two blokes.... so I guess it's true then. God is a woman!
Really like your new profile pic... the colour, your smile... magic.
Guess I miss you been around?
Wish I had more six's to hand out.
The entertainment value you allow from reading your mind at work and play... amazing!
With our thoughts we create...
the ultimate connection.
Yes, so six worthy, you exception lady, you! Now if you were a Kiwi that six might be misconstrued?:)
Kindest regards,
James.
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2022
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Hi Liz,
okay stop smiling James!
Oh, but Liz, I can't help it. It happened pretty much from the very first sentence.
No Liz, I don't think it's because I read too much truth into this write... it was the clever way you constructed and presented this satirical piece of witty banter.
What was that Liz? Did I associate with any of the case in points?
No way, I'm a man of honour. I wouldn't pray for something bad to happen to anyone for my gain.
Hey, I'm not saying I haven't asked a few favours in my time though... you know, like, well... yes I'm not proud of it either, but I did promise I'd never ask another favour if I was granted a wish..., and my wish came into fruition. Hmmmmm no, more a thing I thought I wanted more than anything else in the world.
I'm not proud to say, but... It's happened more than three times, hmmmm, maybe more? My bad!
I know He's looking after me though, I'm one blessed character, He keeps coming through.
Is He really a He?
Isn't it women who give birth?
Could He be a She?
Oooh, that put's a different spin on how I'm looking at things from now on.
If that's true, I'm going to have to change my ways, treat women with more respect... wait a minute Liz, I do treat women with respect, I love women. Hell, I'm married to one, my mother was one, and her mother was one. Sorry, I didn't mean to say Hell... anyway I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed reading this magic little story of yours Liz... and even though I do love Morgan Freeman's deep dulcet voice... I'm a real fan of George Burns, His size and that cigar... but then I remember the woman from 'The Shack' and I though She fitted the bill for the top job far better than the two blokes.... so I guess it's true then. God is a woman!
Really like your new profile pic... the colour, your smile... magic.
Guess I miss you been around?
Wish I had more six's to hand out.
The entertainment value you allow from reading your mind at work and play... amazing!
With our thoughts we create...
the ultimate connection.
Yes, so six worthy, you exception lady, you! Now if you were a Kiwi that six might be misconstrued?:)
Kindest regards,
James.
Comment Written 22-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2022
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I relished the writing of this piece; I love to channel unappealing characters and let them spew! So pleased you enjoyed this. Glad like my new silver-haired pic! For some unfathomable reason, it does not appear on my laptop, but I can view it on another. Helen can't see it either. Wondering if others can.
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
LOL!!!!!! That was hilarious, Liz, and unfortunately, true in many cases. So many people believe they just have to pray and they'll get what they want. It doesn't work like that. God hasn't let me win the lottery!!!!! I love this tongue-in-cheek, story. Fabulous! Well done!! Sandra xxx
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2022
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LOL!!!!!! That was hilarious, Liz, and unfortunately, true in many cases. So many people believe they just have to pray and they'll get what they want. It doesn't work like that. God hasn't let me win the lottery!!!!! I love this tongue-in-cheek, story. Fabulous! Well done!! Sandra xxx
Comment Written 22-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2022
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I relished the writing of this piece; I love to channel unappealing characters and let them spew! So pleased you enjoyed this. Can you see my new silver-haired pic? For some unfathomable reason, it does not appear on my laptop, but I can view it on another. Helen can't see it either. Wondering if others can.
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Hi Liz, No, it's still showing pink hair on mine. When did you change it? Sometimes it takes a few days. xx
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About a week ago--Helen still sees pink--I finally saw the new one after midnight. Funny that all the guys who responded see the new pic and nearly all the women--except Karenina--see the old pic.
Comment from Katherine M. (k-11)
I enjoyed your satirical monologue. A false Christian indeed, your bloke. Christians do not ask for things for themselves, other than being helped to be better people... Thanks for reviving. Kate xx
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2022
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I enjoyed your satirical monologue. A false Christian indeed, your bloke. Christians do not ask for things for themselves, other than being helped to be better people... Thanks for reviving. Kate xx
Comment Written 22-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2022
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I relished the writing of this piece; I love to channel unappealing characters and let them spew! So pleased you enjoyed this. Can you see my new silver-haired pic? For some unfathomable reason, it does not appear on my laptop, but I can view it on another. Helen can't see it either. Wondering if others can.
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Yes I see it. You lookin' great. K
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THANKS!