waysider

The thing I remember so vividly about music of the late sixties and early seventies is what a vast diversity of styles and genres managed to coexist. Consider Woodstock. Country Joe shared the same stage with the likes of Jimi Hendrix and Richie Havens. Widely differing yet tied together with a common thread. The same was true of "Way" music. Good Seed, Pressed Down, Shakin' Mama, Hope, Lakeview Telecasters, Tom Lepinski , and on and on. The common thread? Excitement about GOD and his word. Varied styles yet they coexisted much like music did in the secular realm. What happened to Way musicians is not too unlike what happened to musicians in general;The bottom line became more important than the music itself. I still have a great respect for the early "pioneers" of TWI music . They did the best they knew how while still trying to satisfy the "suits" and "bean-counters". My recommendation for someone who has never heard these recordings is to somehow find them and give a listen. SELAH.

RR---------I like your version better .(Just not sure that "Mom" would.)

Galen-------------The scriptures clearly do not address what we today refer to as abortion.Many questions still remain, Among them are: Are there scriptures that deal with a biblical equivalent of abortion?, Is soul life synonymous with breath life? Is receiving oxygen from the placenta the same as receiving it through respiration?,Is the circulatory path a factor since it changes once the first breath is taken? I don't know the answers to any of these questions but perhaps a scrutiny of these issues both from a scriptural stance as well as a biological stance will prove to be enlightening, though I doubt we will ever reach a conclusive answer that will satisfy everyone.Not withstanding, I respect your conviction to your viewpoint.

Consider for a moment what it might be like to be blind. No body language, no telltale facial expressions, no way of knowing whether the other person is fashion conscious or sporting the latest hairstyle, and yet communication takes place. How? by the greatest tool of communication ever; words. The internet is filled to overflowing with words and it is up to each individual how much and what type of meaning to give those words. We can play "name that tune", share something that is "just plain silly", or even ponder the discussions in the "doctrinal" and decide if we would like to try these ideas in " real life". It is true, at least in my opinion, that no machine can replace person to person interaction, but let's not allow ourselves to deny the existance or value of relationships that can and most certainly do exist on the internet. With that said, we must also develope a keen sense of awareness that will safeguard us from those absent visual clues. ----------------------------------HERE'S TO GOOD FRIENDS!------------------------------------------

I suppose if we ALL "jumped off the bridge" we would be likeminded.( paraphrasing Mom's advise)

You're "right there in the pocket", Bluzeman!

34.There is noone in the Bible named Skippy.

WASWAY----------Almost forgot to ask you. Is that "tractor" beam in your post from "Galagula"? I used to enjoy playing that game with some really nice folks from Klumbas. Saturdays and snarlycakes. Good times.

Wasway-------I loved that show. Especially the part near the end where they shed their skins and revealed their dastardly plan.HMMM!------Now what does that remind me of?

dmiller--------"My story is nothing really spectacular-----------Went to Italy as a missionary."HUH?---------contrast that to "Went to cornfield in Ohio to do menial labor." --------sounds pretty "spectacular" to me. And the pipe organ thing. How cool is that?!!

Do you wanna see me crawl across the floor to you? Do you wanna hear me beg you to take me back? I'd gladly do it 'cause I don't want to fade away.

The Piano Man----------by the former Mr. Christy Brinkly better known as Billy Joel

When I read the LEAD thread it occurred to me how "over -the- top' upper leadership became with outward appearances. In order to participate in WC, it was required that one participate in LEAD. In order to participate in LEAD one would certainly be at a disadvantage, perhaps even to the point of exclusion, if any physical disability were present. Upper management seeming only wanted participants who would personify perfection. Can you imagine telling a Viet Nam Vet who has sacrifised a limb for their country that they are not worthy to minister to GOD's people because they don't have the physical ability to participate in a program such as LEAD which,although it could be a valuable experience, had no foundation in either scripture or divine revelation that was ever proven. Three piece suits in the mud, obsession with polishing and straightening, and a need for people to appear to be perfect specimens: all for the sake of outward appearance in an organization that supposedly knew so much about what was important in GOD's eyes. GOD looks on the heart.-----Always has and always will. ------

Pond-------It might seem at first glance that you and I are at odds in this line of thinking. This is not necessarily the case. One of the purposes that breathing serves is to receive oxygen and to release carbon dioxide. If a person is being mechanically assisted in this process via a respirator, the process is still taking place. This might be likened to a person using crutches to walk. Crutches or not, they are still walking. A fetus,however, partakes of this oxygen/carbon dioxide exchange by way of the placenta. The two blood systems never actually co-mingle. Some(including VPW) have even argued that this explains why GOD is refered to in the masculine gender but that is another topic altogether. A change in fluid pressure between the left and right side of the heart is what sets the external breathing process into motion. Now before you think we are at odds again, please consider this: Lev. 17:11 says the life of the flesh is in the blood. The fetus does indeed have blood. The question is this: Is this blood the same as that being referenced in Leviticus?

Was Marian Ross in the cast?

Lev.17:11, not 17:1.(mistyped)

I offer the following not as an answer but a point of consideration.------Lev. 17:1 states that the life of the flesh is in the blood.-----When a fetus is in the womb, the blood of the mother and fetus are seperated by the placenta which acts as a go-between to facilitate transfers of oxygen, nutrients, and waste. There is an internal passageway in the heart that allows for blood to circulate in the fetus while at the same time bypassing the still nonfunctional lungs. When birth takes place, this passageway is sealed due to pressure differences that take place at that time At this point an adult type of flow through the heart is established and the lungs switch from bypass to service mode. Perhaps this is yet another piece of the first breath thinking . --------

Add to that list, Dealing With The Adversary(DWA). I think they were green. When I was studying for a license in a building trade, we had to be able to cite code word for word. Once you had your license,though, noone really cared if it was "Section 145; yada yada yada" . The proof of your comprehension was in the finished product. There are lots and lots of tradesmen who can turn out top notch work without quoting the code book but I'll bet they can find it in the book if the need arrises.

A couple years ago I got an XM radio to listen to at work. One of the cd's being featured on the blues channel about six months ago was "Bronx in Blue" by Dion(remember Dion & The Belmonts?) It is acoustic and is , for the most part, solo except for some background percussion. Mostly blues standards and one Hank Sr. tune. The guitar has a very rich, full sound. His website states it is a Martin SP-000C-16E. I admit to not really knowing Martin guitars very well but this one sure sounds sweet. It's worth a listen.

CK----I probably should have put this on the guitar thread but there is just something nostalgic about Dion. His new release is called"Bronx in Blue". It is a solo effort with a hint of percussion behind him. His website says he is playing a Martin SP-000C-16E. All I know is that it's got a great sound. I wish I were more computer savvy, I'd post a sample if I were. It's almost all covers of old blues staples like "Statesboro Blues, "Crossroads", etc." The high point ,in my opinion is "I Let My Baby Do That."

Speaking of Eric Burdon, he recently released a new album /cd. OK if that's not nostalgic enough, how about this. Both Dion ( Yep, that Dion) as well as Elvin Bishop both had new releases in the past year. All three very worthy endeavors and well worth a listen.

HMMMMMMMM---------I wonder if Ruby knows this one? Maybe I'll take a gamble and ask her.

"I think they moved it to Montana."------------and raised a crop of dental floss!

dmiller---------Thanks for giving me a glimpse of what Robin was like. Some people live to be 100 and never have as much impact on the lives they touch. I'll bet she was as proud of you as you are of her. The first year is always the toughest because there are so many "firsts" without that person, the first turning of the leaves, the first snowfall, the first Christmas, and so on. Some day we will understand it all but for now we have each other and a pretty cool father who knows our hearts.

For what it's worth, I don't personally believe GOD ever intended for us to remember scripture in a word-for-word fashion. If he did, in what language would it be? Where would the punctuion go? What would the syntax be? Jesus Christ must have known a tremendous amount of what was in the scrolls and yet how often do we see him speak to people in ways that connect with their hearts and understanding rather than quote "green card # 37". If you remember that a soft answer turns away wrath, does it really matter where it is written? What's important is to act on it and then if you just have to know where it's written grab a concordance sometime. I remember once hearing that Einstein shunned the concept of rote memorization of such things as historic dates and state capitals. He said that's what books are for. He said he preferred to keep his mind uncluttered so he could focus on ideas and concepts. This is a poor paraphrasing at best , but that's the general idea. This is conjecture on my part, but I think what impressed your business partner was that your quote was so pertanent and came from an understanding of what it meant.---------Please take your songbooks now and turn to #----------------