Posts by abbagail

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Flu Map Chart for those who may be interested...

by ohiocowboy in

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friends

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=utf8&hl=en&t=p&msa=0&msid=106484775090296685271.0004681a37b713f6b5950&ll=32.639375,-110.390625&spn=15.738151,25.488281&z=5);.

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may everyone be kept out of harm's way!.

abbagail

DR. (M.D.) Ron Paul, the only sane voice on the crazy flu's gonna getcha panic:

Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TB5-Y08qbjo

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televisa television network quoted mexico city officials saying there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.. the quake rattled nerves in a city already nervous about a swine flu outbreak suspected of killing as many as 149 people nationwide.. "i'm scared," said sarai luna pajas, a 22-year-old social services worker standing outside her office building moments after it hit.

"we mexicans are not used to living with so much fear, but all that is happening the economic crisis, the illnesses and now this it feels like the apocalypse.".

co-worker harold gutierrez, 21, said the country was taking comfort from its religious faith, but he too was gripped by the sensation that the world might be coming to an end.. "if it is, it is god's plan," gutierrez.

abbagail

It won't start in Mehico. It will start in the Middle East. So no, it's not time yet.

Now finish your homework, lol.

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Leolaia, slimboyfat et al. - how difficult?

by TheOldHippie in

i read your posts, and the posts of others, and posts at other sites - posts that are full of research material of the sort you will have to spend the whole night going thru and trying to remotely get a grip of.. so i wonder - just how difficult do you - or others - feel that christianity, christian faith, "salvation" is meant to be?

if you consider a namib desert pygme, a bhutan sherpa, a yunnan farmer, an andes mine worker, an amazonian jungle dweller, an indian without caste, a big city sidewalk dweller - just how hard can it be meant for him / her to grasp the gospel and gain hope of salvation?

what is demanded by the salt of the earth people?

abbagail

thomas 15 said:

Look here for the Gospel in 4 verses...1 Corinthians 15:1-4
Simple words, easy concept, few takers.

Amen to that. You hit the nail on the head.

1000+

Paul's epistles are the place to be...

5. Seated

4. Ascended

3. Raised

2. Buried

1. Crucified

He dwelt on legalism for the sake of the Jews whose brains needed to be untwisted on the subject, and also for the Gentiles who didn't know any better and were being overrun and deceived by Judaizers.

Otherwise, it's all a piece of cake. Simple Grace.

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First post after lurking on the sidelines

by onefootout in

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i've been lurking on the sidelines for a while and have decided to jump in and introduce myself.

the name kinda gives it away.

i'm a lifer who got a shocker about a year ago by stumbling across the 607 baloney.

abbagail

Can't imagine what a lifer life is like, but Welcome anyway!

Here's hoping you won't throw the baby out with the bathwater (ie, dump the WT yes, but not the Lord and His Word).

It's always interesting how different "lies" of the WT appeal to different JWs. The 607 thing seems to be a biggie for many, but it was a mere speck of interest for me. On the other hand, the pedophile situation was my big "killer" <<actually it was the "saving grace" that freed the WT shackles off my brain.

Much spiritual insight and success on your journey.

Ditto, love the name, lol.

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staying awake for over 24 hours...only once for me...you?

by oompa in

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things become very surreal.............not many details for me....but i did cross center lane.....and nearly died in a head on..........you?.

abbagail

Some pretty hairy experiences described! Everyone was very fortunate!

I only began staying awake 24+ hours during the past few years (on purpose) but only while online.

With a sleep disorder for years, "normal" sleep would normally be 4-5 hours, wake up, very broken sleep, just miserable, feel lousy all day, can't get anything done, etc.

Then I discovered that if I stay awake online (lots of coffee, lol) for 24+ hours, afterward I pass out and sleep straight through 8-9 hours without waking up, which is PURE HEAVEN and worth it for me. Not to mention I catch up on emails and threads here and other forums and other internet business. The staying awake 24+ is not an everyday occurrence, lol, obviously.

Even so, just a few days ago one of the news segments on TV was re: sleep and they said that if you stay awake 17+ hours, your body acts as if it has a 0.05% alcohol level, which is five times the legal limit, which probably explains getting goofy in the head after 24 hours. Usually I feel it about 16 hours but if I keep on through that, then I get a 2nd wind. I've stayed awake 30-36, maybe even 48 hours a few times, but always online in bed. So not likely to have any accidents. ;-)

I wouldn't recommend it as a habit. Natural Health disciplines say once you lose a night of sleep the damage is done and the sleep can never be replaced, even if you sleep for 2 days to "make up."

Knowing all that, broken/chopped sleep is just so miserable, I'll take my 8-9 hours straight deep sleep after being awake 24. ;-/

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Your Favorite Music Videos?

by Yizuman in

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhsda9_hsla.

that female backdrop singers, the one in the white dress, that's deborah jo billingsly.

the cool gypsy look is really just the southern belle coming through.

abbagail

You're welcome! ;-) I felt your pain stuck there at work w/o access to the vunderfulllll music at youtube! ;-)

It is grand. You can have a concert anytime and for free. And I keep finding new marvelous stuff there! Love it!

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Your Favorite Music Videos?

by Yizuman in

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhsda9_hsla.

that female backdrop singers, the one in the white dress, that's deborah jo billingsly.

the cool gypsy look is really just the southern belle coming through.

abbagail

Here ya go, Undercover, just for you...

Your fav video of all time...

JOHNNY CASH - "HURT"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmVAWKfJ4Go

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Any mores news / rumors on no COs come 2011 - (winston?)

by tresdecu in

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i hate to beat a dead horse.

but just curious.

winstonchurchill a new poster on the board is a former longtime co, what is your take on this?.

abbagail

OK, thank you DoubtingBro! ;-)

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Why should I believe the Bible?

by wobble in

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i don't ask for myself,but my son said last night that he sees no reason to take any notice of a book written by men over many centuries.. could the believers on here give me some ammunition to shoot across his bows to at least get him to consider the bible's merits?.

i am familiar with the arguments against he bible,and my son is familiar with the wt defense of the bible and is not convinced.. thanks in advance,.

love.

abbagail

Don't waste your time. This will not convert anyone who has been educated and can think critically.

Wasn't trying to "convert" anybody. Was merely sharing thoughts with wobble, the parent of the disbelieving son.

...Evolution in reality has nothing to do with God...

You certainly have that right!

...it is simply an explanation for the diversity of life.

Hogwash. God created the diversity.

The Catholic church and many other Christians accept the theory of evolution.

And Mom said to little Johnny, "If the gang says they are going to go jump off the bridge, are you going to go along also?"

I certainly wouldn't brag on the RCC as a backup. Good grief. No wonder you are deceived.

Those "Christians" you describe who swallow the evolution hoax are corrupt liberals who have been throwing truth out the window for a long time... the virgin birth, the blood of Christ as atonement for sins (way too messy you know, let's not have that in our church), that giving in to homo desires is A-OK w/God, ecumenicalism, etc. etc. They are all absolutely RIPE for the one world esoteric religion of the antichrist.

Trying to link evolution with genocide, Hitler, and the New World Order is simply laughable.

You won't be laughing when it all comes crashing down on your disbelieving little head. So suit yourself.

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Is it safe to say that woman tend to overanalyze relationships?

by asilentone in

abbagail

Is it safe to say? Absolutely because as Robdar said, it's TRUE.

Glad that 14-yr old girl got the wake-up call to reality. Ouch! But better sooner than later.

Ynot, funny. Ha!

Watch this for a glimpse into the vast difference between the male/female brain... Too funny...

MARK GUNGOR: THE TALE OF TWO BRAINS:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuMZ73mT5zM

MARK GUNGOR: ASK MORE THAN ONCE (this one for the ladies):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwBKIQ__q7Q

MARK GUNGOR: HOW TO MAKE YOUR MAN DO WHAT YOU WANT HIM TO DO

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=529047602018157967

More Info:

http://www.youtube.com/results?search_type=&search_query=%22Mark+Gungor%22&aq=f

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=%22Mark+Gungor%22&btnG=Search