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Too Gray... I must tell you darlin'..I have enjoyed reading your posts so much. You have a way with analogies (sp) that makes this simple little mind of mine understand. Thank you, friend. Peace and love. Love y'all, -Colleen GO VOLS!! ''...show a little faith, there's magic in the night, you ain't a beauty, but hey, you're alright, oh, and that's alright with me...'' -Bruce Springsteen

:)--> :)--> :)--> :)--> :)--> :)--> :)--> :)--> :)--> :)--> :)--> :)--> :)--> :)--> :)--> :)--> :)--> :)--> :)--> :)--> :)--> :)--> :)--> :)--> :)--> :)--> :)--> :)--> :)--> :)--> :)--> Happiest of birthdays, dear Kit...you are loved by sooooooooo many and especially, by Him! We appreciate you! Love, Colleen

Paw... I agree...she is quite a prodigy. I love good Jazz, my grandfather played the drums in a swing/jazz band. I guess I have it in my blood. Looking forward to hearing more from her. A la... Isn't humbleness so flattering??? It makes you like the artist even more when they remember where they came from and that they're just mere mortals like you and I. That's why I love Springsteen so much, even after all of his accomplishments, he's still just a kid from Freehold (NJ). Love y'all, -Colleen GO VOLS!! ''...show a little faith, there's magic in the night, you ain't a beauty, but hey, you're alright, oh, and that's alright with me...'' -Bruce Springsteen

(((((((((Excathy)))))))))) my sweet friend... I pray that you can release all that hurt to Him in full on worship some day...the sooner the better, ;)--> He loves you sooooooooooo much and I do too. I pray for a supernatural healing of your sweet heart. Love, -Coll

Omagosh! Have you guys heard this little girl sing?!?!!? She's wonderful! Very smooth jazzy type, voice like french silk! She's only 24! Her and Alicia Keys are 2 of the most talented young artists in recent time. IMHO. Love y'all, -Colleen GO VOLS!! ''...show a little faith, there's magic in the night, you ain't a beauty, but hey, you're alright, oh, and that's alright with me...'' -Bruce Springsteen

Jonny... You bring up some good points. I agree with you concerning the ''educating'' of our children concerning alternative lifestyles. However, I also don't agree that school is a place to teach our kids about sex in the first place. It is the parents responsibility to raise their children, not our educational system in this country! I don't know why parents find it so difficult to talk to their kids about sex. In this day and age, with the statistics concerning teenage sex the way they are, you would think that parents would be clamoring to keep sex ed and all of it's forms out of school and back into the home. My kids know that they can come to me about anything sex or otherwise and I am proud to say that my teenagers have made the decision (so far) to remain virgins until marriage. Sorry for the choo-choo...stepping down off my soapbox. We'll talk about the wolf hunting :(--> another time. Love y'all, -Colleen GO VOLS!! ''...show a little faith, there's magic in the night, you ain't a beauty, but hey, you're alright, oh, and that's alright with me...'' -Bruce Springsteen

Trefor and MJ... ''Focus on the Family'' is a Christian organization headed by Dr. James Dobson, so of course, their view of the same sex marriage question is not going to be a flattering one. And ''the draft'' is no longer in effect, but that is not to say it won't become effective again. Trefor... your ''redneck'' comment, if I'm correct in discerning it, was directed in some form to this commentary by 'Lil: Unfortunately, especially here in Appalachia, that is the consensus concerning gays/lesbians. There are still some folks here who still treat Native Americans as second class citizens. Yes, we have a long way to go. I love ya 'Lil...but you need to get out of the woodshed once in a while! ;)--> As I commented on in an earlier post, if it were a life and death situation, I don't think someone's sexual orientation is going to come into play. Heck, for that matter, if you ran out of gas, are you really going to care if it's a gay couple who offers you a ride to the next gas station??? I wouldn't! Poilitics are exactly that, politics. Trefor, Do you, being in the eye of this storm, think that if the vernacular was changed, ie: civil arrangement as opposed to marriage that this would become more accepted on either side? Just a thought. Love y'all, -Colleen GO VOLS!! ''...show a little faith, there's magic in the night, you ain't a beauty, but hey, you're alright, oh, and that's alright with me...'' -Bruce Springsteen

I'm a HUGE I Love Lucy fan!!!! It is the best sitcom ever! Lucille Ball was a comedic genius, I just hope I get to see her someday! My favorite show today (and I don't watch a lot of TV) is ER...but even that show isn't as good as it used to be. Love y'all, -Colleen GO VOLS!! ''...show a little faith, there's magic in the night, you ain't a beauty, but hey, you're alright, oh, and that's alright with me...'' -Bruce Springsteen

Also from the Trenton, NJ area...anyone??? Love y'all, -Colleen GO VOLS!! ''...show a little faith, there's magic in the night, you ain't a beauty, but hey, you're alright, oh, and that's alright with me...'' -Bruce Springsteen

Meeeeeeeeee too Excie...I've even started tearing up at the previews! I'm such a sap! I think the movie will bring people to a whole new appreciation for what Jesus has done for them. It's times like these, when I pour my heart and emotions out to Him I feel closest to Him. Isn't it a shame that TWI made us to feel that we were to remain ''at arms length'' from the Father??? I just love laying my head on his lap and bawling my eyes out to Him in complete worship. Gives me the ''warm and fuzzies''! :D--> Love y'all, -Colleen GO VOLS!! ''...show a little faith, there's magic in the night, you ain't a beauty, but hey, you're alright, oh, and that's alright with me...'' -Bruce Springsteen

Gawd I love ya 'Lil!!! Ya big 'ol sillyhead! :D--> Love y'all, -Colleen GO VOLS!! ''...show a little faith, there's magic in the night, you ain't a beauty, but hey, you're alright, oh, and that's alright with me...'' -Bruce Springsteen

Originally posted by Abi... Exactly my point, GF. Thank you. :)--> Love y'all, -Colleen GO VOLS!! ''...show a little faith, there's magic in the night, you ain't a beauty, but hey, you're alright, oh, and that's alright with me...'' -Bruce Springsteen

Originally posted by MJ: Mj, I hear your point as to the Word, I understand it, and as far as what God says about it, I agree. However, you are condemning these people for a sin that is no greater in God's eyes than any other sin you or I pay commit. I would go on to say further that if I was in combat, and the only soldier (be it male or female) who could save my a$$ was gay, I would welcome that brother/sister with open arms. God looks upon the heart, maybe you should too. Peace...and also to you Trefor. Love y'all, -Colleen GO VOLS!! ''...show a little faith, there's magic in the night, you ain't a beauty, but hey, you're alright, oh, and that's alright with me...'' -Bruce Springsteen

Daryl... Welcome to the 'ol greasy spoon. There's a seat here in the back booth just waitin' for ya! With love... -Colleen Love y'all, -Colleen GO VOLS!! ''...show a little faith, there's magic in the night, you ain't a beauty, but hey, you're alright, oh, and that's alright with me...'' -Bruce Springsteen

Excie... I don't know if this is a result of ''waybrain'' or Catholic upbringing but, since leaving TWI I've attended a few ''spirit filled'' churches and the whole ''slain in the spirit'', weeping and wailing form of worship just seems a bit staged to me. Example: There is a man by the name of Rodney Howard Brown, he is a preacher from South Africa that now has a church in Tampa Florida. He calls himself the ''laughing preacher'' or something like that. He came to our church to speak and decided to ''pick'' on my husband. He laid his hands on him, telling him to ''let it bubble out your belly'', meaning laughter. He seemed to get really annoyed when Jake didn't fall out of his chair laughing. Now, I'm not saying that this man doesn't have a ''gift'' but I don't think we should have to ''act'' out for God. If the true worship rises in you, that's fine, but He knows if the worship is sincere. IMHO I get more ''conversation'' from Him when I fall on my face in worship alone in my own room. Any opinions anyone? Love y'all, -Colleen GO VOLS!! ''...show a little faith, there's magic in the night, you ain't a beauty, but hey, you're alright, oh, and that's alright with me...'' -Bruce Springsteen

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Perhaps... Love y'all, -Colleen GO VOLS!! ''...show a little faith, there's magic in the night, you ain't a beauty, but hey, you're alright, oh, and that's alright with me...'' -Bruce Springsteen

Didja ever think that through all our experiences with TWI and various other ''religions'' that we over complicated Holy Spirit? It seems to me He meets me where I am and call me simplistic, but that's good enough for me. I talk, He listens, or I just listen. Either way, I like the conversation! :D--> Love y'all, -Colleen GO VOLS!! ''...show a little faith, there's magic in the night, you ain't a beauty, but hey, you're alright, oh, and that's alright with me...'' -Bruce Springsteen

Al... I beg to differ darlin'. Healthcare is big money no matter who's agenda it is. Every disease costs lots of money to treat; cancer, MS, muscular dystrophy, alzeimer's disease (sp), mental illness...and the list goes on and on. My son's meds for his ADHD would cost me $270 a month if it wasn't for good 'ol John Deere, and I still have a $35 co-pay for each med because there is no generic. Also, in case you haven't seen any statistics lately, AIDS insn't the ''gay'' disease anymore, so to allude that it is is misinformation. Peace. Love y'all, -Colleen GO VOLS!! ''...show a little faith, there's magic in the night, you ain't a beauty, but hey, you're alright, oh, and that's alright with me...'' -Bruce Springsteen

Hello God... I'd like to place an order please...I'd like deep dish (the deeper the better) an' I want extra grace, and forgiveness and some lovingkindness in good measure. Oh yeah! Can I have a side order of patience too? Thanks! Love ya! ;)--> :D--> Love y'all, -Colleen GO VOLS!! ''...show a little faith, there's magic in the night, you ain't a beauty, but hey, you're alright, oh, and that's alright with me...'' -Bruce Springsteen

***sigh*** Again I say, to all of the ''holier-than-thouses'', who's gonna throw the first stone? Is their sin any greater than yours/mine? I don't agree with their choice of lifestyle, but who am I/we to judge them? Last time I checked, the was God's job. Selah. Love y'all, -Colleen GO VOLS!! ''...show a little faith, there's magic in the night, you ain't a beauty, but hey, you're alright, oh, and that's alright with me...'' -Bruce Springsteen

Dearest Todd... Thanks for the food for thought! ;)--> I pose a question: If speaking in tongues is ''perfect prayer'' than what would it be if we spoke in tongues and then interpreted it back to ourselves? A ''perfect answer?'' I've tried it, and it seems it was the Holy Spirit speaking comfort back to me. Any thoughts, friend? Love y'all, -Colleen GO VOLS!! ''...show a little faith, there's magic in the night, you ain't a beauty, but hey, you're alright, oh, and that's alright with me...'' -Bruce Springsteen

Greetings to you, DA...welcome to the ol greasy spoon. I don't think anyone here is , although it may not be all that bad of an idea, but I digress; I just think that after years of ''waybrain'' folks here are realizing that there are other MOG's that may have something to say concerning the Father.BTW...wolves aren't bad...had one myself and he was a sweetheart! ;)--> Love y'all, -Colleen GO VOLS!! ''...show a little faith, there's magic in the night, you ain't a beauty, but hey, you're alright, oh, and that's alright with me...'' -Bruce Springsteen

Chinny and Steve-o... I would like to send y'all a more personal gift from me. You can email me your address if you like: JNCKraft@aol.com Love to you both. -Coll

Perhaps darlin'...I remember an interview with her talking about the song and a deaf child maybe? Dunno, I just know that I love her stuff. You can go on the VH1 website and suggest bands to be reunited. I know they probably get deluged with requests, but it's probably a popularity vote. Whoever gets the most votes wins or somethin'. Love y'all, -Colleen GO VOLS!! ''...show a little faith, there's magic in the night, you ain't a beauty, but hey, you're alright, oh, and that's alright with me...'' -Bruce Springsteen