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> STEPPING STONES> > The Lord came to me like a dream one day and asked, "why do you sorrow?"> I answered, "Lord my life is so full of pain, I can't face one more> tomorrow."> > The Lord sat down beside me, and gently took my hand.> He said, "Let Me explain to you, and then you'll understand.> > Each sorrow is a stepping stone you must surmount each day,> And every stepping stone you climb is a sorrow that's passed away.> > The road of life is a mountainside, with crevices in which to be caught,> But as you struggle on your way, I, the Rock, will lend support.> > Every stepping stone you climb, makes spirit and heart grow strong.> Exercising character and faith, this road seems painful and long.> > The way is paved with stepping stones, to uplift your heart and soul,> Though difficult, they aid your way, to a City paved with gold.> > I know that you are tired, for I too have walked this way,> My sorrows did they multiply, but I cleared many stones away.> > I left My Rock to lift you up, I left behind My story.> To give you strength to make your climb, to that special place in glory.> > And never fear, the Rock is here, you'll never climb this mountain alone> Surmount life's sorrows, continue on, for they are but stepping stones.> > > "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not to your own> understanding. In all ways, acknowledge Him and He will direct your> paths." Proverbs 3:5-6

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House fires Received from a friend who is in the property insurance business. It is well worth reading. This is one of those e-mails that if you didn't send it, rest assured someone on your list will suffer for not reading it. The original message was written by a lady whose brother and his wife learned a hard lesson this past week. Their house burned down.. ..nothing left but ashes. They have good insurance so the house will be replaced and most of the contents. That is the good news. However, they were sick when they found out the cause of the fire. The insurance investigator sifted through the ashes for several hours. He had the cause of the fire traced to the master bathroom. He asked her sister-in-law what she had plugged in the bathroom. She listed the normal things. ...curling iron, blow dryer. He kept saying to her, "No, this would be something that would disintegrate at high temperatures". Then her sister-in-law remembered she had a Glade Plug-In, in the bathroom. The investigator had one of those "Aha" moments. He said that was the cause of the fire. He said he has seen more house fires started with the plug-in type room fresheners than anything else. He said the plastic they are made from is THIN plastic. He also said that in every case there was nothing left to prove that it even existed. When the investigator looked in the wall plug, the two prongs left from the plug-in were still in there. Hersister-in-law had one of the plug-ins that had a smallnight l ight built in it. She said she had noticed that thelight would dim and then finally go out. She would walk in to the bathroom a few hours later, and the light would beback on again. The investigator said that the unit wasgetting too hot, and would dim and go out rather than justblow the light bulb. Once it cooled down it would come back on. That is a warning sign . The investigator said he personally wouldn't have any type of plug in fragrance device anywhere in his house. He has seen too many places that have been burned down due to them. PLEASE PASS THIS ON TO ALL THE PEOPLE IN YOUR ADDRESS BOOK. NOT ONLY COULD IT SAVE SOMEONE'S HOUSE, BUT IT COULD SAVE SOMEONE'S LIFE

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: It was 1987!

Thought you might be interested in this forgotten bit of information..........
It was 1987! At a lecture the other day they were playing an old news video of Lt.Col. Oliver North testifying at the Iran-Contra hearings during the Reagan Administration. There was Ollie in front of God and country getting the third degree, but what he said was stunning! He was being drilled by a senator; "Did you not recently spend close to $60,000 for a home security system?" Ollie replied, "Yes, I did, Sir." The senator continued, trying to get a laugh out of the audience, "Isn't that just a little excessive?" "No, sir," continued Ollie. "No? And why not?" the senator asked. "Because the lives of my family and I were threatened, sir." "Threatened? By whom?" the senator questioned. "By a terrorist, sir" Ollie answered. "Terrorist? What terrorist could possibly scare you that much?" "His name is Osama bin Laden, sir" Ollie replied. At this point the senator tried to repeat the name, but couldn't pronounce it, which most people back then probably couldn't. A couple of people laughed at the attempt. Then the senator continued. Why are you so afraid of this man?" the senator asked. "Because, sir, he is the most evil person alive that I know of", Ollie answered. "And what do you recommend we do about him?" asked the senator. "Well, sir, if it was up to me, I would recommend that an assassin team be formed to eliminate him and his men from the face of the earth." The senator disagreed with this approach, and that was all that was shown of the clip. By the way, that senator was Al Gore! Also: Terrorist pilot Mohammad Atta blew up a bus in Israel in 1986. The Israelis captured, tried and imprisoned him. As part of the Oslo agreement with the Palestinians in 1993, Israel had to agree to release so-called "political prisoners." However, the Israelis would not release any with blood on their hands, The American President at the time, Bill Clinton, and his Secretary of State, Warren Christopher, "insisted" that all prisoners be released. Thus Mohammad Atta was freed and eventually thanked the US by flying an airplane into Tower One of the World Trade Center. This was reported by many of the American TV networks at the time that the terrorists were first identified. It was censored in the US from all later reports. If you agree that the American public should be made aware of this fact, pass this on.
Do Not Break it is 3 years strong!

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I will never go to Starbucks again-please read this
Recently Marines in Iraq wrote to Starbucks because they wanted to letthemknow how much they liked their coffees and to request that they sendsome of itto the troops there.
Starbucks replied, telling the Marines thank you for their support oftheirbusiness, but that Starbucks does not support the war, nor anyone in it, andthat they would not send the troops their brand of coffee.
So as not to offend Starbucks, maybe we should not support them bybuying anyof their products!
As a war vet writing to fellow patriots, I feel we should get this outin theopen. I know this war might not be very popular with some folks, butthatdoesn't mean we don't support the boys on the ground fightingstreet-to-streetandhouse-to-house for what they and I believe is right.
If you feel the same as I do then pass this along, or you can discard itandno one will never know.
Thanks very much for your support I know you'll all be there again whenIdeploy once more.
"Semper Fidelis."
Sgt Howard C. Wright
1st Force Recon Co
1st Plt PLT
>PLEASE DON'T DELETE THIS .. ALLOW IT TO BE PASSED TO ALL
IN MEMORY OF ALL THE TROOPS WHO HAVE DIED SO THAT WE MAY HAVE THE
RIGHT
TO CHOOSE TO SUPPORT THEM OR NOT!!!

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Rich and Poor>>> The Difference Between Rich/Poor People?>>>> One day, the father of a very wealthy family took his son on a trip to the> country with the express purpose of showing him how poor people live.>>>> They spent a couple of days and nights on the farm of what would be> considered a very poor family.>>>> On their return from their trip, the father asked his son, "How was the> trip?">>>> "It was great, Dad.">>>> "Did you see how poor people live?" the father asked.>>>> "Oh yeah," said the son.>>>> "So, tell me, what did you learn from the trip?" asked the father.>>>> The son answered:>>>> "I saw that we have one dog and they had four.>>>> We have a pool that reaches to the middle of our garden and they have a> creek that has no end.>>>> We have imported lanterns in our garden and they have the stars at night.>>>> Our patio reaches to the front yard and they have the whole horizon.>>>> We have a small piece of land to live on and they have fields that go> beyond our sight.>>>> We have servants who serve us, but they serve others.>>>> We buy our food, but they grow theirs.>>>> We have walls around our property to protect us, they have friends to> protect them.">>>> The boy's father was speechless.>>>> Then his son added, "Thanks Dad for showing me how poor we are.">>>> Isn't perspective a wonderful thing? Makes you wonder what would happen> if we all gave thanks for everything we have, instead of worrying about> what we don't have.>>>> Appreciate every single thing you have, especially your friends!>>>> Pass this on to friends and acquaintances and help them refresh their> perspective and appreciation.>>>> "Life is too short and friends are too few.">

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Subject: DON'T BUY PEPSI IN THE NEW CAN!Don't buy Pepsi in the new can. Pepsi has a new "patriotic" cancoming out with pictures of the Empire State Building, and thePledge of Allegiance on them.However, Pepsi left out two little words on the pledge, "Under God."Pepsi said they didn't want to offend anyone. In that case, we don'twant to offend anyone at the Pepsi corporate office, either!So if we don't buy any Pepsi product, they will not be offendedwhen they don't receive our money that has the words "In God We Trust" on it.HOW FAST CAN YOU FORWARD THIS ONE?

~ J ~

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Shoes I showered and shaved............... I adjusted my tie. I got there and sat.............. In a pew just in time. Bowing my head in prayer......... As I closed my eyes. I saw the shoe of the man next to me..... Touching my own. I sighed. With plenty of room on either side...... I thought, "Why must our soles touch?" It bothered me, his shoe touching mine... But it didn't bother him much. A prayer began: "Our Father"............. I thought, "This man with the shoes.. has no pride. They're dusty, worn, and scratched. Even worse, there are holes on the side!" "Thank You for blessings," the prayer went on. The shoe man said............... a quiet "Amen." I tried to focus on the prayer....... But my thoughts were on his shoes again Aren't we supposed to look our best.. When walking through that door? "Well, this certainly isn't it," I thought, Glancing toward the floor. Then the prayer was ended............ And the songs of praise began. The shoe man was certainly loud...... Sounding proud as he sang. His voice lifted the rafters......... His hands were raised high. The Lord could surely hear.. The shoe man's voice from the sky. It was time for the offering......... And what I threw in was steep. I watched as the shoe man reached.... Into his pockets so deep. I saw what was pulled out............ What the shoe man put in. Then I heard a soft "clink" . as when silver hits tin. The sermon really bored me.......... To tears, and that's no lie It was the same for the shoe man..... For tears fell from his eyes. At the end of the service........ As is the custom here We must greet new visitors.. And show them all good cheer. But I felt moved somehow............. And wanted to meet the shoe man So after the closing prayer.......... I reached over and shook his hand. He was old and his skin was dark..... And his hair was truly a mess But I thanked him for coming......... For being our guest. He said, "My names' Charlie.......... I'm glad to meet you, my friend." There were tears in his eyes......... But he had a large, wide grin "Let me explain," he said........... Wiping tears from his eyes. "I've been coming here for months.... And you're the first to say 'Hi.'" "I know that my appearance........."Is not like all the rest "But I really do try................."To always look my best." "I always clean and polish my shoes.."Before my very long walk. "But by the time I get here........."They're dirty and dusty, like chalk." My heart filled with pain............ and I swallowed to hide my tears As he continued to apologize......... For daring to sit so near. He said, "When I get here..........."I know I must look a sight. "But I thought if I could touch you.."Then maybe our souls might unite." I was silent for a moment............ Knowing whatever was said Would pale in comparison... I spoke from my heart, not my head. "Oh, you've touched me," I said......"And taught me, in part; "That the best of any man............"Is what is found in his heart." The rest, I thought,................. This shoe man will never know. Like just how thankful I really am... That his dirty old shoe touched my soul You are special to me and you have made a difference in my life. I respect you, and truly cherish you.
Send this to your friends, No matter how often you talk, Or how close you are,And send it to the person who sent it to you. Let old friends know you haven't forgotten them, and tell new friends you never will. Remember, everyone needs a friend. Someday you might feel like you have no friends at all.Just remember this e-mail and take comfort in knowing that someone out there cares about you..... and always will. Me!

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This is nice:





WHAT WISDOM IN THIS STORY . . . . . . . .









THE FOUR SEASONS


The following pictures are of the same place but taken in different seasons...









Lessons on Life There was a man who had four sons. He wanted his sons to learn not to judge things too quickly.

So he sent them each on a quest, in turn, to go and look at a pear tree that was a great distance away.The first son went in the winter, the second in the spring, the third in summer,

and the youngest son in the fall. When they had all gone and come back, he called them together to describe what they had seen.

The first son said that the tree was ugly, bent, and twisted.

The second son said no it was covered with green buds and full of promise. The third son disagreed; he said it was laden with blossoms that smelled so sweet and looked

so beautiful, it was the most graceful thing he had ever seen.The last son disagreed with all of them; he said it was ripe and drooping with fruit,

full of life and fulfillment. The man then explained to his sons that they were all right, because they had each seen

but only one season in the tree's life. He told them that you cannot judge a tree, or a person, by only one season, and that

the essence of who they are and the pleasure, joy, and love that come from that life can only be measured at the end, when all the seasons are up.If you give up when it's winter, you will miss the promise of your spring,

the beauty of your summer, fulfillment of your fall.Moral lessons:Don't let the pain of one season destroy the joy of all the rest.

Don't judge life by one difficult season. Persevere through the difficult patches and

better times are sure to come some time or later

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Your Grandfather and I got married first, . . and then lived together. Every family had a father and a mother. Until I was 25, I called every man older than me, "Sir". And after I turned 25, I still called policemen and every man with a title, "Sir." We were before gay-rights, computer- dating, dual careers, daycare centers, and group therapy. Our lives were governed by the Ten Commandments, good judgment, and common sense. We were taught to know the difference between right and wrong and to stand up and take responsibility for our actions. Serving your country was a privilege; living in this country was a bigger privilege. We thought fast food was what people ate during Lent. Having a meaningful relationship meant getting along with your cousins. Draft dodgers were people who closed their front doors when the evening breeze started. Time-sharing meant time the family spent together in the evenings and weekends-not purchasing condominiums.

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THE LAW IS THE LAW So if the US government determines that it is against the law for the words "under God" to be on our money, then, so be it. And if that same government decides that the "Ten Commandments" are not to be used in or on a government installation, then, so be it. And since they already have prohibited any prayer in the schools, on which they deem their authority, then so be it. I say, "so be it," because I would like to be a law abiding US citizen. I say, "so be it," because I would like to think that smarter people than I are in positions to make good decisions. I would like to think that those people have the American Publics' best interests at heart. BUT, YOU KNOW WHAT ELSE I'D LIKE? Since we can't pray to God, can't Trust in God and cannot Post His Commandments in Government buildings, I don't believe the Government and it's employees should participate in the Easter and Christmas celebrations which honor the God that our government is eliminating from many facets of American life. I'd like my mail delivered on Christmas, Good Friday, Thanksgiving & Easter. After all, it's just another day. I'd like the US Supreme Court to be in session on Christmas, Good Friday, Thanksgiving & Easter as well as Sundays. After all, it's just another day. I'd like the Senate and the House of Representatives to not have to worry about getting home for the "Christmas Break." After all it's just another day. I'm thinking that a lot of my taxpayer dollars could be saved, if all government offices & services would work on Christmas, Good Friday & Easter. It shouldn't cost any overtime since those would be just like any other day of the week to a government that is trying to be "politically correct." In fact.... I think that our government should work on Sundays (initially set! aside for worshipping God...) because, after all, our government says that it should be just another day.... What do you all think???? If this idea gets to enough people, maybe our elected officials will stop giving in to the minority opinions and begin, once again, to represent the 'majority' of ALL of he American people. SO BE IT........... ! Please Dear Lord, Give us the help needed to keep you in our country! 'Amen' and 'Amen' Touche! These are definitely things I never thought about but from now on, I will be sure to questions those, in government, who support these changes. At the top, it says "I hope this makes its way around the USA several times over!!!!!" =

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A Walk In The Rain - E-Mail Ministry> The following is an E-Mail Ministry message. If you are not already a> subscriber and would like to be, please see the bottom of this message.> UNSUBSCRIBE and CHANGE OF ADDRESS information at the end of this e-mail.> > <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <><> > A WALK IN THE RAIN> > She must have been 6 years old, this beautiful brown haired,> freckled-faced Image of innocence. Her Mom looked like someone from the> Walton's or a moment captured by Norman Rockwell. Not that she was> old-fashioned. Her brown hair was ear length with enough curl to appear> natural. She had on a pair of tan shorts and light blue knit shirt. Her> sneakers were white with a blue trim. She looked like a Mom. It was> pouring outside. The kind of rain that gushes over the tops of rain> gutters, so much in a hurry to hit the Earth it has no time to flow down> the spout. Drains in the nearby parking lot were filled to capacity and> some were blocked so that huge puddles made lakes around parked cars. We> all stood there under the awning and just inside the door of the> WalMart. We waited, some patiently, others irritated because nature> messed up their hurried day. I am always mesmerized by rain fall. I get> lost in the sound and sight of the heavens washing away the dirt and> dust of the world. Memories of running, splashing so carefree as a child> come pouring in as a welcome reprieve from the worries of my day. Her> voice was so sweet as it broke the hypnotic trance we were all caught> in. "Mom, let's run through the rain," she said.> > "What?" Mom asked.> > "Let's run through the rain!" she repeated.> > "No, honey. We'll wait until it slows down a bit," Mom replied.> > This young child waited about another minute and repeated her statement.> "Mom. Let's run through the rain."> > "We'll get soaked if we do," Mom said.> > "No, we won't, Mom. That's not what you said this morning," the young> girl said as she tugged at her Mom's arm.> > "This morning? When did I say we could run through the rain and not get> wet?"> > "Don't you remember? When you were talking to Daddy about his cancer,> you said, "If God can get us through this, He can get us through> anything!"> > The entire crowd stopped dead silent. I swear you couldn't hear anything> but the rain. We all stood silently. No one came or left in the next few> minutes. Mom paused and thought for a moment about what she would say.> > Now some would laugh it off and scold her for being silly. Some might> even ignore what was said. But this was a moment of affirmation in a> young child's life. A time when innocent trust can be nurtured so that> it will bloom into faith.> > "Honey, you are absolutely right. Let's run through the rain. If God> lets us get wet, well maybe we just needed washing," Mom said. Then off> they ran. We all stood watching, smiling and laughing as they darted> past the cars and yes through the puddles. They held their shopping bags> over their heads just in case. They got soaked. But they were followed> by a few believers who screamed and laughed like children all the way to> their cars. Perhaps inspired by their faith and trust. I want to believe> that somewhere down the road in life, Mom will find herself reflecting> back on moments they spent together, captured like pictures in the> scrapbook of her cherished memories.> > Maybe when she watches proudly as her daughter graduates. Or as her> Daddy walks her down the aisle on her wedding day. She will laugh again.> Her heart will beat a little faster. Her smile will tell the world they> love each other.> > But only two people will share that precious moment when they ran> through the rain believing that God would get them through. And Yes, I> did. I ran. I got wet. I needed washing.> > To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under the> heaven." Ecclesiastes 3:1> > -- Author Unknown> > <>< <>< <>< <><

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A MountainWings Moment> #6018 Wings Over The Mountains of Life> -------------------------------------------------> > All F's> ========> > Count every "F" in the following text:> > FINISHED FILES ARE THE RE> SULT OF YEARS OF SCIENTI> FIC STUDY COMBINED WITH> THE EXPERIENCE OF YEARS> (SEE BELOW)> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > HOW MANY ?> > > > > 3?> > > WRONG, THERE ARE 6 -- no joke.> READ IT AGAIN!> > > The reasoning behind this is further down.> > > > > The brain cannot process "OF."> > Incredible or what? Go back and look again!!> > > > Anyone who counts all 6 "F's" on the first go is a genius.> Three is normal, four is quite rare.> > Send this to your friends. > It will drive them crazy and keep them occupied for several > minutes!

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Rules from God 1. Wake Up !! Decide to have a good day. "Today is the day the Lord hath made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." Psalms 118:24 2. Dress Up !! The best way to dress up is to put on a smile. A smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks. "The Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at outward appearance; but the Lord looks at the heart." I Samuel 16:7 3. Shut Up!! Say nice things and learn to listen. God gave us two ears and one mouth, so He must have meant for us to do twice as much listening as talking. "He who guards his lips guards his soul." Proverbs 13:3 4. Stand Up!!... For what you believe in. Stand for something or you will fall for anything.. "Let us not be weary in doing good; for at the proper time, we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good..." Galatians 6:9-10 5. Look Up !!... To the Lord. "I can do everything through Christ who strengthens me" Philippians 4:13 6. Reach Up !!... For something higher. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not unto your own understanding. In all your ways, acknowledge Him, and He will direct your path." Proverbs 3:5-6 7. Lift Up !!... Your Prayers. "Do not worry about anything; instead PRAY ABOUT EVERYTHING." Philippians 4:6 Send this to the people you care about. I thought this was mighty special, just like you. Pass this on and brighten someone's day, and remember: God answers Knee-Mail.

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A mouse looked through the crack in the wall to see the farmer and his wife open a package. "What food might this contain?" The mouse wondered - he was devastated to discover it was a mousetrap. Retreating to the farmyard, the mouse proclaimed the warning: "There is a mousetrap in the house! There is a mousetrap in the house!" The chicken clucked and scratched, raised her head and said, "Mr. Mouse, I can tell this is a grave concern to you, but it is of no consequence to me. I cannot be bothered by it." The mouse turned to the pig and told him, "There is a mousetrap in the house! There is a mousetrap in the house!" The pig sympathized, but said, "I am so very sorry, Mr. Mouse, but there is nothing I can do about it but pray. Be assured you are in my prayers." The mouse turned to the cow and said "There is a mousetrap in the house! There is a mousetrap in the house!" The cow said, "Wow, Mr. Mouse. I'm sorry for you, but it's no skin off my nose." So, the mouse returned to the house, head down and dejected, to face the farmer's mousetrap alone. That very night a sound was heard throughout the house like the sound of a mousetrap catching its prey. The farmer's wife rushed to see what was caught. In the darkness, she did not see it was a venomous snake whose tail the trap had caught. The snake bit the farmer's wife. The farmer rushed her to the hospital, and she returned home with a fever. Everyone knows you treat a fever with fresh chicken soup, so the farmer took his hatchet to the farmyard for the soup's main ingredient. But his wife's sickness continued, so friends and neighbors came to sit with her around the clock. To feed them, the farmer butchered the pig. The farmer's wife did not get well; she died. So many people came for her funeral, the farmer had the cow slaughtered to provide enough meat for all of them. The mouse looked upon it all from his crack in the wall with great sadness. So, the next time you hear someone is facing a problem and think it doesn't concern you, remember -- when one of us is threatened, we are all at risk. We are all involved in this journey called life. We must keep an eye out for one another and make an extra effort to encourage one another. SEND THIS TO EVERYONE WHO HAS EVER HELPED YOU OUT AND LET THEM KNOW HOW IMPORTANT THEY ARE. REMEMBER: EACH OF US IS A VITAL THREAD IN ANOTHER PERSON'S TAPESTRY; OUR LIVES ARE WOVEN TOGETHER FOR A REASON. One of the best things to hold onto in this world is a friend.

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11 Miracles in Your Faucet> ===========================>> The remedy for your medical problems may be as close as your> faucet! Pigs will fly before the medical establishment will> disclose something simple and free in lieu of costly (and> frequently dangerous) medications; but they do tell us to do> this, they just don't know, or don't tell us the great benefit.>> In forty years of practice I have seen many apparent miracles> produced solely by plain water. You won't believe what 8-10> eight-ounce glasses of water per day will do for many maladies.>> There is one major problem:>> People won't drink that much due to the inconvenience of> frequent urination; a small price to pay for better health.>> If your urine is not a very pale yellow or even clear, you are> not getting enough water (does not apply to those taking B-> complex vitamins or Miracle 2000® http://www.miracle2000.com as> these can turn the urine bright yellow).>> When I speak of water I do NOT refer to coffee, sodas or tea.> Distilled or spring is best but tap water will work just fine> for most people. Some places have water which has an odor and> is not at all that tasty. Put a jug in the fridge for a few> days and it will taste better. In addition, much of the> chlorine will vanish. Prior to drinking, shake it vigorously> for a while. This will oxygenate it.>> Cure #1: Dump the Tums and cure heartburn.>> Heartburn may be a signal of water shortage in the upper part of> the gastrointestinal tract. It is a major thirst signal of the> human body.>> The use of antacids or tablet medications in the treatment of> this pain does not correct dehydration, and the body continues> to suffer as a result of its water shortage.>> Tragedy: Not recognizing heartburn as a sign of dehydration and> treating it with antacids and pill medications will, in time,> produce inflammation of the stomach and duodenum, hiatal hernia,> ulceration, and eventually cancers in the gastrointestinal> tract, including the liver and pancreas.>> Cure #2: Water may prevent and cure arthritis.>> Rheumatoid Joint Pain - Arthritis - may be a signal of water> shortage in the painful joint. It can affect the young as well> as the old. The use of pain-killers does not cure the problem,> but exposes the person to further damage from pain medications.>> Intake of water will cure this problem.>> Cure #3: Back pain.>> Low Back Pain and Ankylosing Arthritis of the Spine may be signs> of water shortage in the spinal column and discs - the spinal> cushions that support the weight of the body. These conditions> should be treated with increased water intake - not a commercial> treatment, but a very effective one.>> Tragedy: Not recognizing arthritis and low back pain as signs of> dehydration in the joint cavities and treating them with pain-> killers, manipulation, acupuncture, and eventually surgery will,> in time, produce osteoarthritis when the cartilage cells in the> joints have eventually all died. It will produce deformity of> the spine. It will produce crippling deformities of the limbs.> Pain medications have their own life-threatening complications.>> Cure #4: Angina.>> Heart Pain - Angina - can be a sign of water shortage in the> heart/lung axis.>> It should be treated with increased water intake until the> patient is free of pain and independent of medications.> Medical supervision is prudent.>> However, increased water intake may be your cure for angina.>> Cure #5: Migraines.>> Migraine Headache may be a sign that water is needed by the> brain and the eyes. Migraine may be prevented by keeping> dehydration from establishing in the body and may be totally> cleared up by treating for the condition of dehydration. This> particular type of dehydration might eventually cause> inflammation of the back of the eye and possibly loss of> eyesight.>> Cure #6: Colitis.>> Colitis Pain is a signal of water shortage in the large gut. It> is associated with constipation because the large intestine> constricts to squeeze too much water from the excrements - thus> the lack of water lubrication.>> Tragedy: Not recognizing colitis pain as a sign of dehydration> will cause persistent constipation, which can result in fecal> impacting, verticulitis, hemorrhoids, polyps, and appreciably> increase the possibility of developing cancers of the colon and> rectum.>> Cure #7: Asthma.>> Asthma, which also affects 12,000,000 children and kills several> thousands of them every year, is a complication of dehydration in> the body. It is caused by the drought management programs of> the body. Free passage of air is obstructed so that water does> not leave the body in the form of vapor - the winter steam.> Increased water intake will prevent asthma attacks.>> Tragedy: Not recognizing asthma as the indicator of dehydration> in growing children not only will sentence many thousands of> children to die every year, but will permit irreversible genetic> damage to establish in the remaining asthmatic children.>> Cure #8: High blood pressure.>> Hypertension is a state of adaptation of the body to a> generalized drought when there is not enough water to fill all> the blood vessels which diffuse water into vital cells. As part> of the mechanism of reverse osmosis, when water from the serum> is filtered and injected into important cells through minute> holes in their membranes, extra pressure is needed for the> "injection process." Just as we inject I.V. "water" in> hospitals, so the body injects water into tens of trillions of> cells all at the same time. Water intake will bring blood> pressure back to normal!>> Tragedy: Not recognizing hypertension as one of the major> indicators of dehydration in the human body, and treating it> with diuretics that further dehydrate the body will, in time,> cause blockage by cholesterol of the heart arteries and the> arteries that go to the brain. It will cause heart attacks and> small or massive strokes that paralyze. It will eventually> cause kidney diseases. It will cause brain damage and> neurological disorders, such as Alzheimer's disease.>> Cure #9: Adult-onset diabetes.>> Adult-Onset Diabetes is another adaptive state to severe> dehydration of the human body. To have adequate water in> circulation and for the brain's priority water needs, the> release of insulin is inhibited to prevent insulin from pushing> water into all body cells. In diabetes only some cells get> survival rations of water. Water will reverse adult-onset> diabetes in its early stages.>> Tragedy: Not recognizing adult-onset diabetes as a complication> of dehydration may, in time, cause massive damage to the blood> vessels all over the body.> It may cause eventual loss of the toes, feet and legs from> gangrene. It may cause eye damage, even blindness.>> Cure #10: Blood cholesterol.>> High Cholesterol levels are an indicator of early drought> management by the body. Cholesterol is a clay-like material> that is poured in the gaps of some cell membranes to safeguard> them from losing their vital water content to the osmotically> more powerful blood circulating in their vicinity.>> Cholesterol, apart from being used to manufacture nerve cell> membranes and hormones, is also used as a "shield" against water> taxation of other vital cells that would normally exchange water> through their cell membranes.>> Cure #11: Depression, Loss of libido, Chronic fatigue syndrome,> Lupus, Multiple sclerosis, Muscular dystrophy.>> These conditions may be caused by prolonged chronic dehydration.> If so, they will clear up once the body becomes well and> regularly hydrated. In these conditions, exercising one's> muscles should be part of the treatment program.>>> from The Mountain:> The doctor who wrote this is unknown although the knowledge is> rather common. Is it ALL completely true? Will simply drinking> enough water eventually cure all of the above conditions?>> The point is, it WILL improve your health, it IS free, and it IS> the right thing to do. And as long as you don't ignore your> doctor's advice (which by the way is to drink 8-10 8oz glasses> of water per day) there is absolutely no risk.>> No risk, no cost, no travel, definite improvements.>> So what are you waiting on?>> Drink up!>> Just remember Rule #9.> Rule #9 http://www.mountainwings.com/past/5131.htm

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Under Old & Classical play Redeemer. It's got to be one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard. The annointing on it is amazing. Vanessa & I sing it together. We've really liked it for a long time. You may know it too.

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George Carlin (Absolutely Brilliant) IF YOU DON'T READ THIS TO THE VERY END, YOU HAVE LOST A DAY IN YOUR LIFE. AND WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED, DO AS I AM DOING AND SEND IT ON. George Carlin's Views on Aging Do you realize that the only time in our lives when we like to get old is when we're kids? If you're less than 10 years old, you're so excited about aging that you think in fractions. "How old are you?" "I'm four and a half!" You're never thirty-six and a half. You're four and a half, going on five! That's the key. You get into your teens, now they can't hold you back. You jump to the next number, or even a few ahead. "How old are you?" "I'm gonna be 16!" You could be 13, but hey, you're gonna be 16! And then the greatest day of your life . . you become 21. Even the words sound like a ceremony . . YOU BECOME 21. YESSSS!!! But then you turn 30. Oooohh, what happened there? Makes you sound like bad milk! He TURNED; we had to throw him out. There's no fun now, you're Just a sour-dumpling. What's wrong? What's changed? You BECOME 21, you TURN 30, then you're PUSHING 40. Whoa! Put on the brakes, it's all slipping away. Before you know it, you REACH 50 and your dreams are gone. But wait!!! You MAKE it to 60. You didn't think you would! So you BECOME 21, TURN 30, PUSH 40, REACH 50 and MAKE it to 60. You've built up so much speed that you HIT 70! After that it's a day-by-day thing; you HIT Wednesday! You get into your 80s and every day is a complete cycle; you HIT lunch; you TURN 4:30; you REACH bedtime. And it doesn't end there. Into the 90s, you start going backwards; "I Was JUST 92." Then a strange thing happens. If you make it over 100, you become a little kid again. "I'm 100 and a half!" May you all make it to a healthy 100 and a half!! HOW TO STAY YOUNG 1. Throw out nonessential numbers. This includes age, weight and height. Let the doctors worry about them. That is why you pay "them " 2. Keep only cheerful friends. The grouches pull you down. 3. Keep learning. Learn more about the computer, crafts, gardening, whatever. Never let the brain idle. "An idle mind is the devil's workshop." And the devil's name is Alzheimer's. 4. Enjoy the simple things. 5. Laugh often, long and loud. Laugh until you gasp for breath. 6. The tears happen. Endure, grieve, and move on. The only person, who is with us our entire life, is ourselves. Be ALIVE while you are alive. 7. Surround yourself with what you love, whether it's family, pets,keepsakes, music, plants, hobbies, whatever. Your home is your refuge. 8. Cherish your health: If it is good, preserve it. If it is unstable,improve it. If it is beyond what you can improve, get help. 9 Don't take guilt trips. Take a trip to the mall, even to the next county; to a foreign country but NOT to where the guilt is. 10. Tell the people you love that you love them, at every opportunity. AND ALWAYS REMEMBER: Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. And if you don't send this to at least 8 people - who cares? But do share this with someone. We all need to live life to its fullest each day!!

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Warning to all dog owners: Watch your dog!
The State Highway Patrol in conjunction with the FBI has issued a
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advising all dog owners to keep their dogs indoors until further
notice.
Dogs are being picked off one at a time on an almost continual basis
throughout the city. They are falling in great numbers.
Police in the city advise all dog owners not to walk their dogs - KEEP
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Jerusalem: Countdown to Crisis Series$55 DVD S0537D
When you see what’s happening in America and the world it doesn’t take long to realize that God is proclaiming through the voice of nature that we are approaching the coming of Jesus Christ in the clouds of heaven. In this prophetic sermon series you’ll understand that Jesus Christ is coming much sooner than you believe.
As it goes with Jerusalem, so it goes with the world. Pastor Hagee walks through the history of Jerusalem from the sacrifice of Isaac, David’s capturing Jerusalem, to what Jesus saw in the future for Jerusalem. Some may ask, “Has God replaced Israel?” Why is this important to you? Scripture teaches that what you do to the Jewish people - God will do to you. If you believe they are no longer in the economy of God and cease to bless them... God will stop blessing you.
Four thousand years ago the Prophet Ezekiel placed his pen to parchment under the anointing of the Holy Spirit and described in great detail a war that would happen on the hills of Israel in the final days of the Dispensation of Grace. We are living in that dispensation and the War of Ezekiel 38-39 is upon us.
Explore the future with Pastor Hagee as he takes you through “Jerusalem: Countdown to Crisis.”
Includes the following 3 teachings: • Jerusalem and The Road Map to Peace• Jerusalem and The Church• The Battle for Jerusalem
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These Are The Laws Of The Natural Universe: --Law of Mechanical Repair: After your hands become coated with grease, your nose will begin to itch.
--Law of the Workshop: Any tool, when dropped, will roll to the least accessible corner.--Law of the Telephone: When you dial a wrong number, you never get a busy signal. --Law of the Alibi: If you tell the boss you were late for work because you had a flat tire, the very next morning you will have a flat tire. --Variation Law: If you change lines or traffic lanes, the one you were in will start to move faster than the one you are in now. --Law of Immersion: When the body is fully immersed in water, or when you go to the bathroom, the telephone rings.--Law of Lines: When you walk IN the grocery store, there's never anyone in the checkout line. --Inverse Hair Dryer Law: You're sure you hear the phone ringing in the background, until you turn the hair dryer off.--Law of Close Encounters: The probability of meeting someone you know increases when you are with someone you don't want to be seen with.--Law of the Result: When you try to prove to someone that a machine won't work, it will. --Law of Bio mechanics: The severity of the itch is inversely proportional to the reach.--Theater Law: At any theater, the people whose seats are farthest from the aisle arrive last. --Law of Coffee: As soon as you sit down to a cup of hot coffee, your boss will ask you to do something which will last until the coffee is cold.--Murphy's Law of Lockers: If there are only two people in a locker room, they will have adjacent lockers. --Law of Natural Attraction: If you and your date are the only two on a five-mile stretch of beach, a family of five will set up right next to you.--Law of Dirty Rugs/Carpets: The chances of an open-faced jelly sandwich landing face down on a floor covering are directly correlated to the newness and cost of the carpet/rug.--Law of Location: No matter where you go, there you are. --Law of Logical Argument: Anything is possible if you don't know what you are talking about. --Oliver's Law: A closed mouth gathers no feet. --Law of the Last Word: "Hey, watch this!"