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LW...I'll check into that Orlando thing, sounds cool! Glad to see Disney is coming along on that one. Hopeful...Never heard of the seminars. I'll check that out too. And Dot...too funny about not being able to move on stage. Good goodness almighty, that is hilarious and stupid all at the same time! BTW...Michael W. was great on stage the other night. Very inspiring, quite entertaining and he's a cutie too! Sorry, couldn't help but notice. And if he weren't sitting at the piano most of the time I might of gotten to see him move a little! corrydj ladda~dee ladee~daa

Socks... Saw Tower of Power a long time ago, but they were great! Lots of brass, extra cool! Weren't a couple of them supposed to be pfal grads? Also, failed to mention earlier that 3/4 of the group "Point of Grace" was pregnant and near term, but they still showed up for the event. God Bless those who do God's work! corrydj ladda~dee ladee~daa

I have a kitty (4 year old black and white long hair mutt) in the kitty hospital right now. He's had blood in his urine for about two weeks now, tried a few different meds, and we'll get the prognosis today. Wish I had a pix, he's so prrrrrdy! I'll let you know how he does! corrydj ladda~dee ladee~daa

Hi all... I hope you will indulge me here as I want to share something special with you. I want to tell you all about what I experienced over the last few days. I'm fortunate that in the business I work in I get to be up close and personal with major musical acts. Earlier this year I switched from secular music to Christian music as I believe that Christian music has evolved into a more contemporary style and has turned into something wonderful and very entertaining. I just atteneded an event called "Creation Fest 2002", billed as one of the largest Christian musical festivals in the country, at The Gorge, a beautiful natural outdoor ampitheatre that sits on a bluff above the Columbia River in central Washington state. Thousand's attend annually, primarily teens, but lots of families and people of all ages attended and camped to see the likes of Michael W. Smith, Jars of Clay, Newsboys, Jennifer Knapp, Audio Adrenaline, Toby Mac (dc talk), Mercy Me, Point of Grace, Zoe Girl, Delirious, Plus One, Skillet, etc... I personally moderated 4 press conferences with Jars of Clay, Zoe Girl, Toby Mac and Point of Grace. Had to open each with a word of prayer, for which I tried to keep as many "way-isms" out as possible. The music was great, the fellowship was sweet and it was great to see all those teens (my two included) having good clean fun and run to the stage and with arms raised to heaven and worship together and praise God w/some great music. What was really great for me though was to see the dedication and great heart for God and our savior Jesus Christ that these music artists have. One press conference in particular that I attended that stuck out to me was The Paul Coleman Trio. These three guys are all from Australia and when Paul Coleman spoke he had to stop because he broke down in tears and then talked about how hard all the touring has been on his family and his bandmates. He really missed his wife and child, who were supposed to attend with him but couldn't, and he was feeling the pressure. He said "this Jesus stuff really takes its toll." But he wasn't about to stop doing what he does because he knows it's his calling. Here's my point, (yes I do have one) there are so many good folks "out there" who have a heart for serving God and are so sincere about what they believe and do and I got to really some of that this weekend. And these are the very folks who twi have put down for years. "Church folk." What I saw over the last few days was way better than any roa I ever attended. I defy one of those supposed "leaders" to see what other Chrisitans do outside of twi and then tell me or anyone else that they are "not of the household." Or that we are seperated from them because we truly know the rightly divided word of God. I think twi lives in its own little reality and I don't know if they fooled themselves into thinking that followers of twi are of the true "household" by design or simply a result of their arogance. But I can tell you that something is seriously wrong with a "minsistry" that when important, serious questions that deserve answers are asked of the president and all she can do is reply "come to headquarters and you'll see everything is fine here." That is just plain sick and wrong! If the followers of the way are of the true household and their numbers are dwindling...hmmmm, that doesn't leave very many true followers now does it? I don't raise holy hands to heaven in church or concerts, avoid baptisms as I believe I'm already born again, and still pray in the name of Jesus Christ, but I can tell you that I saw a bigger part of God's household this weekend and it was great. For those who have turned from God because of twi or for those who lurk here but are still "in"....run, hide. They are fooling you! God still loves you and will be there for you even if you dare step foot outside the "protection of the household" and maybe even got to chruch on occasion. Lest anyone thinks I had some sort of spiritual transformation over the weekend and now I'm here preaching to you....yeah right! I spent most of the last few days struggling with a 16 years old in crisis (please pray for my son) but still had enough time to see some wonderful things that God does to move in peoples lives. And the dedication it takes "to do this Jesus stuff!" God Bless all.... corrydj **for those who aren't familiar w/current Christian music I reccomend a couple of songs. There are so many good ones and great groups, but here's a couple.** Mercy Me "I Can Only Imagine" Audio Adrenaline "Ocean Floor" ladda~dee ladee~daa

Yeah, I'm thinking this can't be real. These hindus are probably superimposed in front on somebody's sick idea of sand art in Iraq or something. In reality, they're probably standing around smiling at a cow! C'mon, this can't be real! Fess up Ron...where'd you get it? corrydj

I loved "The Long, Long, Long Trailer" movie with Lucy and Desi. It was hilarious with them trying to pull that thing up a mountain! However, the worst TV of all time has to be the rash of attempted talk shows a few years back. IE, Chevy Chase...remember that one? All these "celebrities" who thought they could do it better, that made for TV you love to hate. Thanks Chevy! corrydj PS can't stand Oprah or the View either.

MStar, Before I ever got to your post twi mantra was already running through my mind trying to remember what they used to say and all I got was...."feelings come and go but..." Glad I wasn't the only one thinking that! Yes, very sad about the 5 year old little girl. It just breaks your heart, but shows you that evil does exist in this world. My oldest turns 16 today and as a parent you can't even imagine what her parents must be going through today. I am praying for them as I know you are. Feels good to feel things and guess what, it's normal! corrydj