i've had it a couple of times in the hospital.
it's amazing stuff, one second you're awake, the next second you're asleep.
they turn it off, and you immediately wake up.
I read a page or so, put out the light, and I'm gone completely till the next morning, when i am refreshed.
I always wake up exactly at the same time.
I don't know why I go straight to sleep. I wish I could tell you what happens, in case it could help someone. But I can't. I lie down, take a couple of deep breaths, think, time to sleep, head on the pillow and that's it. Often in less than a minute.
<b>"who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom the master has put in charge of the servants in his household to give them their food at the proper time?
46 it will be good for that servant whose master finds him doing so when he returns.
47 i tell you the truth, he will put him in charge of all his possessions.
Exactly that, Phizzy.
I tried to tell the JW's just that. They pitied my ignorance!
i joined this site a while ago, and promptly forgot all about it.
so imagine my surprise and delight when i started getting referrals from it to my blog!
member: konceptual99for the recommendation!.
Welcome to the board, Chris!
hi guys, i am known to some on here and to prevent further problems from the trolls that may identify my son from what i am disclosing i have a different name.
so, my 26 year old son gets the diagnosis ocular melanoma back on june 14th this year with a very bleak outlook.
i walked away from the cult some years ago, however my son stayed in as he was engaged to an uber witness girl.
Don't worry, Phil, it has the ring of all-too-real truth to those of us who have either, in some cases, experienced similar atrocities or, like me, have seen it happening first hand among people I know.
The natural instincts of parenthood, to love and care for one's offspring are thrust aside at the behest of this horrible, wicked organisation. I know the fear the Borg induced. Even I, ostensibly with no reason to fear them, was very very inhibited when I first was liked and turned my back on them.
As others have said, let us know how it transpires, won't you? We are rooting for you.
it was about 6 weeks or so ago that i excitedly posted that i had gotten a job that i had been interviewed for.
in the weeks that have passed i have been in contact trying to find out about my paper work - i still have not gotten a letter of appointment, an offer or a contract.
i have expressed concern at their lack of professionalism but that falls on deaf ears.
Think positive, LouBelle.
One of my sons is in this situation, currently working as a short term measure far away from home for a few hours, and getting desperate about finding something else. I told him what I've just said to you.
It's a very New Age idea, and so will be poo-poohed by many, but it really works if you kind of work out exactly what it is you want, and then put that request in, so to speak, whether you're just, in your own mind, addressing the Universe, or God, or even just nothing in particular. It works. May be just psychological, but it works.
Thinking positive is what makes the difference. Decide what you want, and THEN assume you are definitely going to get it, and act accordingly. Still have that positive smile in the work you are currently doing, and I don't mean at all to jack that job n with nothing else to go to! But just assume that your job is on it's way, and hold your head high.
Whatever the truth of it, just effective psychology in action or something more, according to what you yourself are comfortable with, it will work for you. Always does!
both claim to be the sole path to god (or did at some point ).
both claim to reach back to first century christians ,( though jw`s are a bit ambiguous about this).
the r.c church has a pope , the j.w.`s have a governing body ,both providing spiritual food to the faithful.
Yes, PSacramento, always allowing for God"s grace and mercy, and never limiting God by our own statements or rules. Because only God can see the true state of anyone's heart.
both claim to be the sole path to god (or did at some point ).
both claim to reach back to first century christians ,( though jw`s are a bit ambiguous about this).
the r.c church has a pope , the j.w.`s have a governing body ,both providing spiritual food to the faithful.
And even non Catholics who are not Christians, because while they live there is yet a chance for them to learn and believe. And even if they die not believing, they may yet. E saved as the Church does not seek to limit God's promise of salvation, since Christ died to save all. Always, always, there is Gld's merciful grace to consider.
Never anywhere,despite all of Canon Law, does the Church forget that God can and will act as he chooses, and that he wants everyone to come to him. However, those who, with full knowledge, deliberately turn their back on God, stand in grave risk of condemnation, but only God knows.
however great the sin, not only does the Church make available the Sacrament of Reconciliation, but it recognises, as the priest who instructed me all those years ago made certain that I understood, that anyone who in his heart is sincerely sorry, is forgiven. Such a one will still benefit from the Sacrament of Reconciliation (confession).
both claim to be the sole path to god (or did at some point ).
both claim to reach back to first century christians ,( though jw`s are a bit ambiguous about this).
the r.c church has a pope , the j.w.`s have a governing body ,both providing spiritual food to the faithful.
No, Cofty, not wrong. Incomplete.
ricky gervais tweeted this 11/14/12 and i totally agree with it:.
"there are good atheists and bad atheists.
there are good believers and bad believers.. no god has ever changed that.".
No insult, Cofty. Definitely not meant as such nor so in. Fact. Just the truth.
Uncomfortable, maybe, but the truth. And you would be surprised how many quiet people are out there agreeing.
both claim to be the sole path to god (or did at some point ).
both claim to reach back to first century christians ,( though jw`s are a bit ambiguous about this).
the r.c church has a pope , the j.w.`s have a governing body ,both providing spiritual food to the faithful.
PSacramento is quite right, Cofty. The word Catholic means universal.
Note too that the Catholic Church recognises all baptism as in accordance with its principles, de facto because it accepts as baptised everyone baptised with water, in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and with the intention of baptising. Thus, anyone can actually baptise, as with the case of someone who baptises in extremis, such as a newborn baby with a tenuous hold on life.
Although you have quoted valid extracts, they are just that: extracts. The Catholic Church is so much more than that.
