To see reenactment of the whipping's and mocking and finally to disowning Him as worse than a criminal
so profoundly disturbing to me that I can not bare to think further beyond this !
Caliber
after attending a recent lecture on the priesthood of christ by alan torrance some interesting information was given regarding the abuse suffered by christ at the hands of the roman soliders.
in short, during that time period the soliders would sexually abuse their prisoners.
" the bible describes jesus as being stripped and mocked which is in fact code being sexually abused by the roman soliders.
To see reenactment of the whipping's and mocking and finally to disowning Him as worse than a criminal
so profoundly disturbing to me that I can not bare to think further beyond this !
Caliber
To move beyond whispering sweet nothings in each others ears until our words mean sweet nothing, may well be the first act required to get the stage where Pat Benatar's.." Love is a battlefield" proves profounding true !
Caliber
One final thought about respect ,recogniton and influence
Those self-assured of their inward power of love and influence over people have no need
to be exalted, but at many times feel a strong desire to KNEEL !!
Please notice Engelbert kneel before a little girl and her delighted reaction !
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=4hxdRva7lGo
Or like a small child that is cranking their neck to speak up to you as an adult in a standing position !
note the difference it makes to simply knee down to his level.. the glow in their eyes !
Caliber
i've seen a good number , not as many as some, or maybe a few more than others.
here's my list i've seen live !
ottmar leibert - new age / flamenco guitarist - very good show , good percussion and spanish style guitar ( 1993 ) .
some more I had forgotten to mention
Neil diamond.....classic.. inspiring.. soulful
Collin Ray... clear ..crisp...refreshing sound
B. J. Thomas .. many touching ballets....haunting beautiful instrumental sound and echoes
Michelle Wright .. the most powerful voice I have heard live
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=n8uuEoEj0NA
Caliber
i've seen a good number , not as many as some, or maybe a few more than others.
here's my list i've seen live !
ottmar leibert - new age / flamenco guitarist - very good show , good percussion and spanish style guitar ( 1993 ) .
Other people I've seen... Sawyer Brown....Susie Bogus.. Diamond Rio..
These are not my outstanding favorites but they were all good in they own way( good lively rhythms)
As a child seen Wilf Carter right in my little home town.. he actually came over and talked to me after the show..
pretty exciting for a 9 year kid !
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=Tnu6ui_8nI0
Tammy Wynette.. a classic country and western singer
i've seen a good number , not as many as some, or maybe a few more than others.
here's my list i've seen live !
ottmar leibert - new age / flamenco guitarist - very good show , good percussion and spanish style guitar ( 1993 ) .
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=4hxdRva7lGo
Saw Engelbert twice.. love his romance songs (that's my weakness) seen twice
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=c9PwWkV4HQ4
A humble good old country boy.. moving .. soul searching songs... seen 3 times
(actually had people say I look like Allen..10 years ago when I had more hair )
Caliber
since you've left the witnesses, does anyone really care for you???
?
Yes there are always people who care even among the JW's.....their love has just been overshadowed by supposed
"love of Jehovah " . Never give up hope... always remember a kind comments here and there( as this thread shows)
it means the world to people !
Caliber
A smile is a curve that sets everything straight.
well, it's all winding down now.
it's only a matter of weeks until the posting ends.
i invite you to post comments, songs, poems to this farewell thread for the wonderful jwd.
Here's my poem from another thread but I believe it fits the bill as a farewell thanks on this thread.
THE EVERLASTING SEARCH " Each event as JWD must pass into history though haunting sadness touches in the end though some rules were set aside we become the judge of things to abide to continue the game of toss and spin... but in the end it becomes plain to see that thoughts are really of no account to complain for they are born in the sky of true freedom racing and dance till all becomes to clear and sets us free to seek our own course never again to be a spectator in the show found only in those never set free for each fence that is torn down so farther the need to seek and advance for the band now plays on with each and every song and speaks of horizons and sunsets yet to pass and inspires the things we choose and say but to make no pretense of some surpassing wisdom only to share in principles of truth we come know for all things exist through love and true compassion!! sincerely Caliber | ||
well, it's all winding down now.
it's only a matter of weeks until the posting ends.
i invite you to post comments, songs, poems to this farewell thread for the wonderful jwd.
You just know when the party is over !
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=kt4V5A2Z2vM
Where do we go now ? ..... JWS after Jan 9
Caliber