I`m about to enjoy a face full of dirt eh  

I have eaten fish I have caught…
Eaten fish I have bought…
But eaten dirt I have not!

Tony, Do you like peaches?  

I like just about anything... So, yes I DO like peaches...

Sometimes I believe marriage is viewed as a type of quick fix.  After all marriage is depicted in such a fairy tale fashion and it is only fitting that such an ideology be present, even if it is terribly misguided.  Unrealistic expectations, coming from both the husband and wife, eventually lead to disaster.  I have heard it said that, “The man marries a young lady hoping she will never change and the woman marries the man hopping he will change”.  The first time I heard this statement I chuckled somewhat.  However, the more I ponder the point I realize it has an abundance of truth imbedded in the simplistic statement.  Often, men feel disappointed that the woman he is now married to is not the same person he courted.  Likewise, the woman feels that if she could just love him enough he would somehow change, for her[and possibly the children].  Unfortunately, reality does have a way of showing its presence.  One need not look any further than statistical research to validate this unfortunate point.  Why do so many marriages end in divorce?  Well, this could be the subject of a mountain of texts, although, I will offer a VERY brief answer to this important topic of marriage.

Marriage was ordained by God.  Accordingly, it is within this relationship that two Christians marry one another.  Too many marriages are for all the WRONG reasons.  Key examples of these include marring another person because of their status, attractiveness, money, family, in hopes of helping the person [which is really more of an effort to change them…doesn’t work!!!...change is between them and God]  or because of an unplanned pregnancy, just to name a few.  In reality, marriages should be based upon faith.  In other words, the two individuals, according to God’s plan, are to be Christians.  Remember the scripture that instructs us to not be yoked with unbelievers, and asks us what fellowship hath light with darkness?  

Tragically, many young people get involved with another person, often an unbeliever, and yes there are those in the church who are not Christians, and then later only find an abundance of heart aches as the relationship is bombarded with conflict/turmoil and often ends in divorce.   Leaving the children with a traumatic experience[with a high possibility of physical/emotional/spiritual abuse], while the parents were still “together”, and then later after the divorce they become pulled in between two other, often undesirable environments.

Pastor, I don’t believe that there is an easy answer to such an important question.  Both the young lady and the man made choices.  Experienced the pleasures of sin, and will no doubt reap what they have sown.    


If the young lady is truly a Christian I would definitely present the scriptures to her in a private and VERY caring way!  God says that His word will not return void.  She may not take heed to the scriptures you tell her immediately, but they may come to her memory years later.  I would recommend trying to keep an open relationship.  After all, without the relationship there will be no opportunity to witness and guide in spiritual matters.  Moreover, from your statement of his behavior I am doubtful that he is a Christian, even if he does attend Church.  Since he is not a Christian, displays violent/angry tendencies, it is doubtful he will be open to any scriptures that do not benefit him directly.

Your Brother in Christ,

Tony

Personally, I can eat peaches any way they can be prepared.  Hmmm…. Let me see…dried peaches, peach pie, peach cobbler, peaches & ice cream, peach smoothies, peaches ‘n’ yogurt, peaches on cereal, peaches from the farmers market, and yes even the peaches from the can.

 

I believe our furry friend makes a simplistic, but well deserving point!!  

So i`m really not sure if it`s nyuck`n at the women or the men... but henceforth all men who dont protest women`s presence here shall be dubbed DUDLEY DO RIGHTS  

Hmmm... doubtul any "men" will really enjoy being "dubbed Dudley Do Rights".  But, then again, some men are proud to be called "gay".  

Amen to the article by Morely.   But, wait ONE SECOND!  Did somebody MISS the "For Men Only" sign?

Oklahoma Howdy to Tony,

   The Royal Canadian Mounted Police go where they want, when they want, with or without a warrant. Didn't you know that you never mess with or question a Mounty? There isn't even a trial. The Mounty is the judge, jury, and executioner. The easiest punishment I've ever heard of is 6 months of stable clean-up duty. On a repeat or aggravated incident, you do the clean-up bare handed.

One never messes with a Mounty. If their horse gets hurt or tired, they ride grissly bears. I'm afraid it's too late for you.  

Fortunately, I live in Ohio…. Where local politics and family connections dictate ones well being…

insubordinate boys!

“Insubordinate” may be an accurate overall assessment.  Although, upon additional thought, I believe an individual, no need to name names, is “rebellious” in defying the posted SIGNS, even if the signs are “bowing”.

By the way, Webster’s dictionary describes “Insubordinate” as, “Not submitting to authority; disobedient; rebellious; mutinous”.  I think when the “For Men Only” sign was posted they had a specific point in mind.  Hence, doing something contrary to this posted sign is, as Webster so nicely put it, “Not submitting to authority; disobedient; rebellious; [and YES even] mutinous”!!!

Hence: without a doubt the chicken came first.

How much extra credit do I get???  

Mega bonus points, my Brother!!!

I have only seen it once...  However, I think it will remain in my memory for the rest of my days...  Welcome to Christians Unite... I hope you enjoy the faith building conversations...

Your Brother in Christ,

Tony

Thanks for posting the story/testimony shylynne   I enjoyed every word of it.  The seed planted by the young man, who handed out Bibles and told everyone “Jesus loves you”, especially stood out to me personally.  I hand out one page tracks, folded.  Monday I went to Wendy’s for some fine dining…lol  There were two men there who were around thirty years of age.  I only had two tracks in my wallet, I carry them in my wallet for the sake of convenience… sometimes I give them to cashiers…however, I didn’t feel like I was to give one to the cashier on this particular evening.  So, I kept the two tacks in my wallet as I paid the cashier.  

As I was getting my napkins, ketchup…etc. I turned and noticed these two young men.  The Lord spoke to my heart…”Give the two tracks to them”.  In my heart I said, “Okay”, and slipped the two tracks out of my wallet before picking up my tray.  I held a very brief conversation with the guys before giving them the tracks.  I did not feel that the heavy set guy was impressed after reading the track, and I feel he may have thrown it away, and encouraged his friend to do the same.  

There, in the humblest of restaurants, after the two men left, I prayed that the Lord would plant a seed in that young mans heart, the heavy set man.  Indeed, even that God would make him to be among the best evangelists for Him.  That God would stir something up in both of their hearts to do a work for Him.  

It is encouraging to know that God plants the seed and orchestrates its growth.  Linda was involved in satanic worship/witchcraft, living life in sin as deep as anyone could ever be, but God still managed to plant a seed.  Many events transpired, but eventually that seed took root and is now a flourishing plant for God… Amen!!!  Let us be like the young man and Colonel Murph…  being the vessels God would have us to be!!!  

I got home last night to a bill in the mail from - yep, the dreaded hospital.  I sighed, looked at the envelope, and said one of those realy quick (but sincere) silent prayers "Lord let it be a small one..."

I opened the envelope and the grand total was....................................$11.81

I can pay that!  

Now - did God actually change the total before I opened the bill?  A sceptic would say "No way!", but I say only He knows for sure!    

Nothing is too small for God.  He works His miracles in those situations that matter most to His children...  All yes, thanks for braging on God!!  I enjoyed it and I am certain that He did as well.

Your Brother in Christ,

Tony

Which came first... the chicken or the egg?  For extra credit, please explain your answer!

LOL....

I have been formally secretly and silently  commissioned Her RCMP of CU, so If I say a sign bows, it does  

Hmmmmmmmm....