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 May 26 2010, 11:23 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 22-May 10 From: Dixie Member No.: 6,230  |
Dear Friends,
I so enjoy seeing Holy Scripture in all the colorful fonts of your welcomes on the 'welcome to' thread that Citizen started. You are all very creative and should never, ever, sell yourselves short. It's so true what I once heard; that we never know the effect that something we say or write may have on someone we've never met. Um, I'm hoping to post here about my thoughts and experiences; but at some point I'll have to tell my spiritual director about it once I'm in the Monastery; to see if I have his blessing/permission to continue. He might say no; or he might want to redirect me to write about it in some other way. I'll pray he blesses me to continue though. Will you all please pray for it too? Thanks. Like all of you I'm a strong believer in the power of Prayer. I've seen it melt hearts of stone, heal the desperately ill, and replace inner pain with joy unceasing. I come from Jewish stock; so my walk has been one of continual rediscovery. I look forward to making many friends here. till next time, 
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May 27 2010, 03:24 AM
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 Whoever Group: Moderators Posts: 3,440 Joined: 9-January 07 From: Nebraska Member No.: 731 |
Wow, what an interesting background!
What kind of monastery are you in? And since I didn't offer it early, (sorry!) allow me to offer my welcome here. I'm so glad you've found us!! BTW, you mention you're in Dixie. I grew up in New Orleans... are (were) we neighbors? Be blessed, Beseda -------------------- James 3:17But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. 18Peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness. Those who do not know their opponents arguments do not completely understand their own. -John Stewart Mill If it's not worth praying about, it's not worth worrying about. |
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May 27 2010, 05:29 PM
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 Amanda Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,276 Joined: 1-December 06 From: Richmond, KY Member No.: 538 |
Oh I do so hope that you are allowed to continue your journey with us. I look forward to hearing more about it. So interested in hearing more about you. How did you come to convert from Judaism?
-------------------- The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe ~ Proverbs 18:10
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May 28 2010, 02:07 AM
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surrender Group: Advanced Members Posts: 25,886 Joined: 27-February 05 From: Iowa Member No.: 4 |
I'd love to hear more too!
--------------------  ....... ...... "... for he loved him as he loved his own soul." "Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, 'I will try again tomorrow.'" -Mary Anne Radmacher Put me like a seal over your heart ... For love is as strong as death LCA 7-11-02 |
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Jun 4 2010, 03:19 AM
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 Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 481 Joined: 20-August 07 From: PA. Member No.: 2,999 |
So glad you've have join us.
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Jun 9 2010, 09:00 PM
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Amanda Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,276 Joined: 1-December 06 From: Richmond, KY Member No.: 538 |
I was thinking of you today. Hope you can come back to visit with us soon. God Bless!
-------------------- The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe ~ Proverbs 18:10
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