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from talktogod :
Happy Thanksgiving, friend!
from coldwars :
Nice photo. I like how the reflection blends in to the actual landscape.
from talktogod :
Beautiful photo of the swans!
from coldwars :
I'm not sure if it's my place, or if it will even help, but it's not about how we get here. It's about deciding what we're going to do with the life that was given to us.
from talktogod :
I've listened to David Jeremiah before on the radio. I like him, but I don't think he fully espouses the Doctrines of Grace. At least partially Armenian...
from talktogod :
Nice pictures on 10-19! I especiall liked the road under the canopy of trees.
from coldwars :
Thanks for the recommendation! I actually did check it out at the public library, and look forward to reading it!
from talktogod :
I love "There Is A Fountain." You have some extra verses that have never seen included in the Baptist hymnal. Cool. That's not unusual, I have found.
from coldwars :
Antioch, Tenn. It's like 15 south from Nashville, Tenn.
from koorikaze :
We all deal with depression at one time or another. It is only natural for us as human beings.
from talktogod :
Declawed cats should not be allowed outside. They can't defend themselves. Bad pet owners!
from koorikaze :
That is one of my favorite songs to sing in choir! On a side note, I hope my notes are not annoying you.
from koorikaze :
You should not care what others think, my friend. I enjoy reading your entries.
from koorikaze :
What a beautiful picture! It fills me with peace.
from talktogod :
Wow. Look at all those books! You're my hero... My wife would never let me do that.
from talktogod :
Beautiful pictures on Friday!! Wow.
from coldwars :
I hope you enjoy Grendel. I remember it being a pretty good read.
from talktogod :
I like Blonde Redhead. Good stuff.
from joy-in-god :
Hi! Glad to get an update from you! I've locked my online diary because I want to post details of my engagement & wedding! My username: happy Password: joy God bless! @--J---
from trapeze-act :
Here's to speedy healing.
from joy-in-god :
Hi! Haven't caught up with online diaries in ages! I will keep you in prayer. That's a lovely photo you uploaded by the way! @--J---
from artgnome :
I know it's not fellowship, exactly, but I am reading and praying for your healing. Be blessed and well.
from talktogod :
I'm praying for you to be well.
from talktogod :
Right there with you, friend. In fact, my devotion yesterday included an article that stressed the importance of Scripture reading in our churches, a practice that seems to be falling by the wayside. Just curious...do you subscribe to, our have you heard of Tabletalk Magazine?
from poolagirl :
Your son and is wife make a lovely couple!
from poolagirl :
Your frog photo is amazing! You could make postcards, Jonny!
from fragilegirl8 :
i will. :)
from trapeze-act :
Well thank you. :) I love my life, it's just a total drag sometimes, but that's to be expected, naturally! Especially being, I suppose, in the "prime" of my life, that growing up stage. Early 20s phase one, haha.
from poolagirl :
I believe that all creation is good - the flea, the human, the cockroach. We all serve a purpose.
from trapeze-act :
In the last week the world has changed a lot. A pastor and his wife in San Diego were told they can't hold bible studies in their home without a $10,000 permit.
from talktogod :
I agree that rapture theology is nonsense. I also believe what you believe about the Church. I think forcing people to "join" a church is silly. Of course, I now believe that the institutional church is mostly wrong, anyway...even though I'm still part of one.
from poolagirl :
You take great pictures, Jonny!
from talktogod :
I love your walls. My Grandmother's house had exactly the same wood in her walls. Looks almost identical to me. Good memories!
from trapeze-act :
Nice study. Ha, I have that lava lamp!
from fragilegirl8 :
In the picture is that the basement where you write?
from trapeze-act :
Not rough, just slightly frustrating. Happens while growing up. :) Thank you for reading.
from poolagirl :
Great shot of the birds! Huzzah to you!
from fragilegirl8 :
Right now I have my heart set on going to the Pacific NorthWest (Oregon)...I would one day love to visit Europe (England, Ireland, Scotland), to see where my ancestors came from.
from talktogod :
A glorious Resurrection Day to you, friend!
from talktogod :
I like Neko Case. The new album is pretty good. I got it from Rhapsody a couple weeks ago, and have it on my mp3 player.
from poolagirl :
I am thinking of you, Jonny. I am holding you in my thoughts and prayers (the way a pirate can pray). We are the same age. I know we have a lot of years left. Carol is your angel and she won't let anything bad happen to you. Just know I am thinking of you, okay?
from joy-in-god :
Very stunning picture. It gives me a lonely feel, though! @--J---
from poolagirl :
Nice to see a smile on your face, Jonny! And Rudy's too! What a great picture!
from talktogod :
I know that my redeemer lives. I love that hymn. Have you ever heard Mark Heard's recording of that? Are you even familiar with Mark Heard? It can be found on a pretty old album/cd called "At the Foot of the Cross." He only does about four of those verses, though. Mark Heard, by the way, has met our Redeemer face to face.
from poolagirl :
I'm glad my theology is simple.
from broken-in-nc :
It amazes me how people can read many books at one time.
from minstrelite :
Just happened to catch the first part of your entry - I had a summer job once in Michigan City, and I ran a 15-K race at Lake Michigan that summer. Only time I've ever been out there, though - that was in 1979.
from talktogod :
Matthew 7....good words, friend. Good words.
from talktogod :
Well, thanks a lot for that!! Hehehe...in all seriousness, I've felt that way all along. Even though I'm pretty ignorant when it comes ti economics, I have felt that this situation is much worse than we realize. Much, much worse. I fear that socialism is the only possible outcome. And with all these government bailouts and the recent rumors of bank nationalization, we are well on our way.
from poolagirl :
I'm saddened to think you view yourself as crazy. I don't see that at all.
from poolagirl :
Maybe you could volunteer somewhere. You would get out of the house and it's a great way to meet people. Maybe find some friends. You sound so lonely, Jonny.
from poolagirl :
Why has the world rejected you?
from joy-in-god :
I wish some of the cold could be donated to Australia, Melbourne's suffered days of terrible bush fires lately, more than 180 people have died. It's a good thing it's been rainy down here in Sydney! How was Carol's eyesight check? @--J---
from poolagirl :
I went to Briar Cliff University in Iowa.
from poolagirl :
I think we were put on this planet to make a joyful noise. I think sorrow is a human invention. That's just me, Jonny. I could be spot on or dead wrong, but as long as I am here enjoying my spin on the planet, I am not really too worried. I got a degree in theology in 1973 and have studied different belief systems and theories for years. My dad was Dutch Reformed (from Iowa) and my mother was Roman Catholic. That made for an interesting childhood. I graduated from a Catholic high school AND a Catholic university, and those experiences guided me along some really interesting journeys. Boiling down all of that, I believe we are all children of God regardless of what we read, say, or do. God is expressed everywhere at all times in all things regardless of what he is named or not named, believed or not. God doesn't stop being God if someone doesn't believe. God is love, joy, compassion, and understanding. God does not create what God is not. Therefore, angst and unhappiness are products of our own doing. Some have chosen to use the powers of creation to bring about corruption and what many call "evil." And we have the power to change that if we wish. My Christian friends have called me simplistic and have assured me that there will never be a place in heaven for the likes of me. Their condemnation of me leads me to wonder just how Christian they really are. Is is their job to go around and find fault with my goodness, my happiness, or my personal connection to God? It has been my experience that people who point fingers and damn others usually have large messes of their own to fix. It's easy for people to condemn me, and many have. But you know, Jonny, I just keep loving them. It's my birthright to love and be happy. Call me Pollyanna...but that's just the way I am. I know my life makes a difference. That's why I'm here. Does any of that make sense or have I muddied the waters with all this rambling?
from poolagirl :
The American dream means different things to different people. To me, it means the right to be happy.
from talktogod :
I'm not sure it's possible to think too much while reading the Bible. Some would simply call that "meditation." I believe, rather, that it's shameful to read the Bible without thinking at all, which it is obvious that a lot of people do.
from talktogod :
I don't know...I kind of like the "old hippie uniform" myself...
from poolagirl :
Happy birthday to Carol!
from poolagirl :
You seem so sad, Jonny.
from poolagirl :
I cannot believe how supposed "men of God" could be so heartless. I worked in a church for almost ten years, and I know how people can be once they get a taste of power. It's sad. I have been inside churches exactly twice in the last three years or so to attend memorial services, and that's quite enough. We are very different, you and me. And yet we are very alike. Voracious readers and curious thinkers. My theology espouses all the wisdom makers of time - including Jesus, Buddha, Allah, and all the other beliefs that teach love and compassion as the core.
from poolagirl :
Are you an active member of any church? Just curious.
from poolagirl :
GREAT pictures! What is the tree in the top photo? It looks like a weapon!
from poolagirl :
You must have a massive library!
from poolagirl :
Is that a Yorkie in the chair???? How sweet!
from poolagirl :
What a beautiful family!
from talktogod :
I got books today, too! Hehehe...you're getting deep theological books, and I'm getting books about the Red Sox. Hahaha....
from talktogod :
I agree somewhat with your take on marriage. I believe that my wife and I are getting closer to that ideal, although it didn't start out that we. Our initial relationship was based largely on physical attraction, although there was some stronger link between us. I do believe that God brought us together. As for you...perhaps you should write a book, friend. Have you considered that?
from joy-in-god :
Jonny, that's a lovely hymn. How was your new year apart from your nasty cold? Did you spend more time with your Also, instead of copying & pasting more than 1400 words from an entry, could you give me the website? That'll avoid slower uploading when others want to read my notes page. Thanks! Get well soon! @--J--- 6 Jan 2009
from joy-in-god :
Jonny, that's a lovely hymn. How was your new year apart from your nasty cold? Did you spend more time with your Also, instead of copying & pasting more than 1400 words from an entry, could you give me the website? That'll avoid slower uploading when others want to read my notes page. Thanks! Get well soon! @--J--- 6 Jan 2009
from talktogod :
Merry Christmas, my friend!
from minstrelite :
Just stopped by to wish you a Merry Christmas, and to hope things are going well for you. God bless you.
from fan4 :
Merry Christmas!
from joy-in-god :
Hi Jonny, nice to hear from you again, & thanks for elaborating. It must've been very difficult for you when things didn't work out the way you expected in America! So you & your family live in Holland now? Like you, I'm looking forward to serving God in His kingdom but right now, I'm concentrating on serving Him on earth where there're many more people who have yet to know Him! My church organises several activities where non-Christians are invited. During these activities, there's fun, but there's evangelism too. One of my friends told me lately that she's close to accepting Christ as her Lord! Praise God! What made you accept Christ as your Lord & Saviour? @--J---
from fan4 :
I didn't know there was a song 'bout blessings. Thanks for sharing.
from fan4 :
I have a suggestion for you: Count your blessings sometime.
from fan4 :
You're not angry with me?
from fan4 :
I'm sorry, I shouldn't have bugged you with all those comments tonight. I read what you wrote to Joy, so I know part of where you're coming from. Still, I've gone through periods in my life where I couldn't appreciate anything. People bugged me all the time, God's wonders failed to impress me....that was very miserable for me! I don't want to go through that again.
from fan4 :
Have you ever been happy 'bout anything? What's up with your constant doldrums?
from fan4 :
"I do not need food since I live on hidden manna." You're human, aren't you? Humans need food and water (and other stuff) to live. I hope you're not a suicidal guy.
from fan4 :
It's not true that there's never anything worth watching on tv. Your bleak look on life is very depressing.
from fan4 :
Rudy's cute. :)
from joy-in-god :
Hi Jonny, thanks for elaborating! I'm sorry to hear you're avoiding 'the world' at the moment. Our world is imperfect, because we as humans are imperfect. There is ugliness mingled with beauty. As Christians we await the Lord's return but we should also keep on doing His works by witnessing to other non-Christians, & supporting Christians, yes? So you did theological studies because..?
from joy-in-god :
Hi Jonny, nice to know your name at last! What sort of books do you collect and what do you write? As for me, I live in Sydney. I study Speech Language Pathology at uni & I work as a therapist with kids with autism, I try to talk to others about God whenever possible, & I give talks to the kids at church occasionally. @--J--- 17 Dec 2008
from fan4 :
Thanks for adding my diary to your favorites. :)
from joy-in-god :
Hi! I just came back to Sydney from a trip to the rural area of New South Wales! I've caught up on some diaryland reading (finally) & congratulations on your son's engagement! When's the wedding? How many children have you got? It must be really exciting & busy making plans! @--J--- 16 Dec 2008
from fan4 :
I like your tree. We have Jeff as a mutual friend. :)
from joy-in-god :
Thanks for adding me too! I look forward to reading your updates about you & your family & your relationship with God! @--J--- 4 Dec 2008
from joy-in-god :
Hello! I'm a buddy of minstrelite & talktogod! I came across your online diary & I'm very amazed by the number of books you've read! It's also very encouraging to know you, & many others out there, are willing to talk about their relationship with God! I'm also a Christian & always seeking to grow in faith & do more for God by the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Do feel free to drop by my online diary for a read too! @--J--- (2 Dec 2008)
from talktogod :
I wanted to let you know, I got the book "Pagan Christianity" in the mail today. I can't wait to read it. And when I get through, I may give it to my pastor.
from talktogod :
Thanks for quoting the Heidelblog. I found that site and bookmarked it for myself. Awesome place!
from talktogod :
I love that hymn that you posted today (November 10). I need to look that one up.
from abhorgod :
challenging your beliefs means shattering your ego, not diversifying your interests. im not saying that there is not life afetr death, that would be ignorant, to claim certain knwoledge either way. its fair to say though, that there probably is not a god, and there definitely isnt an Abrahamic god who sent jesus christ down to save us from our sins. It isnt up to me to convince you of that, the information is out there. Open your mind, open it wide. Take mushrooms, what do you have to lose o.O.
from abhorgod :
your son has given you some interesting books. he's probably trying to tell you something without having to say it himself. ill break it down - life isnt about discovering god, its about discovering yourself. one of you exists, and it isnt god. enjoy the books, ask your son for some mushrooms, or if you really want to go deep. DMT.
from minstrelite :
I hope you don't mind my leaving you a note tonight, being as I have been avoiding you only because I lost my temper that one time, and in a very bad way, with foul language even, when I was frustrated with the way things were going. I just read your entry, and I believe I might be able to help. When your wife is not thrilled in comparison to your enthusiasm regarding certain Christian books (or books at all, for that matter), it is not that she is disinclined to share her feelings with you, and in fact the opposite is most likely the case. The woman, in the general case, is much more likely to feel the need for intimate contact with the man at certain moments, and is by her nature much less inclined to share the enthusiasm that the man has in a subject that doesn't pertain to her directly, and that might, in her mind, even exclude her. This is me speaking, of course, and not the Lord, but I speak this from enough experience that it just *might* be applicable. Also, while you are correct in discerning that it is unusual for a Christian to spend much time in the Word, you might take heart in the fact that there are some Christians who spend a *lot* of time in the Word. And you and I are among them. The problem, as I perceive it, is that our intellects are so competent in comparison with the relatively dull intellects of most, that it is just as easy for us to spend time in books unrelated to the Gospel, or even in other superfluous intellectual affairs, as it is for us to pursue our true calling as teachers of the Word, which is what God has called both you and I to do. Like as not, your wife does not share that calling, nor can she identify with it. In point of fact, you might be only dimly aware of it yourself. But the dimness of your awareness is only a function of your isolation. I fully understand and abbor the warping of one's perceptions that occurs when one spends too much time in the world of books and concepts, and when the person one ought to be closest to is perceivced to be most distant. Under my current circumstances, working from home as I do, it is not uncommon that days and weeks will go by before I ever even leave the house. However, where you and I seem to differ is that, despite whatever the circumstances of my life might be, I embrace the principle of waking up each morning with a smile on my face, and doing my best to see the good in everybody, and lifting the spirits of all those who are around me, that they might now that a Christian is not a troubled person, but a person who transcends the limitations of his circumstances, through faith. That is why I became so frustrated earlier. It seemed to me that you were extracting only the negative of what was in my reality, or possibly any reality, and you were not observing the commitment with which I struggled to maintain a positive attitude throughout all the trials of life. James 1:2-4, and Romans 5:1-5. I am sure you know these Scriptures as well as I do. It is heartbreaking to see a Christian caught in the trap of focusing too intently on what is real in this world, and not sufficiently on what is to be in Christ, in the kingdom, in that Day. Colossians -- you know the Word at least as well as I do. "Set your affections on the things that are above, where Christ sits at the right hand of God, and do not set your affections on the things of the earth." I paraphrased, but the idea is clear. Our focus needs to be on the hope and promise of the good things to come, and not on the wretchedness of this carnal realm, because all that is carnal will burn, and all that is spiritual in Christ Jesus will endure. I feel badly that I became so angry with you, and with such venom, but it frustrated me to perceive that you were focusing too much on the negativity that there is in this world, and not sufficently on the joy, the goodness, and the glory that is in the kingdom to which we both belong, and to which all of us, as brothers and sisters in Christ, belong. Also of course, I have a problem with my temper at times, so that needs to be confessed and cannot be denied. If you would take a suggestion from me, it would be to take your wife to a nice dinner, or at least rent a movie, or bring her flowers, that it becomes clear to her that in no way do you expect her to share your enthusiasm about something that she only sees to be an obstacle toward her intimacy with you; but that rather, you are acknowledging her needs to be harmonious with you on a level that is completely independent of your intellectual interests. I hope this makes sense to you, and I hope I am not out of line. It is not just that I happened to read your entry tonight, but that I have been thinking about this off and on throughout the past three months, and hoping that through some means you and I would connect again, for it is not good to have disconnection within the Body of Christ, and our God is a God of reconciliation, not of rejection. (2 Corinthians 5 comes to mind.) The Proverb says that "he who isolates himself seeks his own desire, and intermeddles with all wisdom.) I forget the chapter and verse, but the point is that I have a hunch that both you and I have to some degree been doing that. In fact, to what extent I have missed the mark even tonight, to that same extent I have been isolated, and have allowed my discernement to become corrupted. But we are not called to that. The challenge is that men like ourselves will accept and respond to our true calling, that in that Day we might stand before the Judgment Seat of Christ in confidence, holy and blameless in His sight. I hope this had made some sense to you, and I really do feel badly for my earlier explosion, but to the extent that I am able, this is my witness to testify to the truth. Praise His Name: Jesus.
from silverluna :
wow I love the picture! the trees look like a nice spot to relax. :)
from talktogod :
Good job staying married for 30 years. My wife and I will celebrate 23 next Sunday (the 12th).
from mattyperry :
Hello Glory Cloud. I have been reading your diary for sometime. I am sorry if you feel low sometimes. You write very well. Take care.
from talktogod :
Nice picture, dude! Love the bandana. Say...you look a lot like me, except I don't have nearly as much hair in the back. Hah.
from talktogod :
I've added your entry for 9/26 as one of my favorite diaryland entries. Brilliant.
from talktogod :
I like the Bukowski poem. I read some of his stuff when I was in college.
from talktogod :
Ooh. You're going to Boston?? I love Boston. We were up there in late July of this year.
from talktogod :
Loved the writing on the work of the Holy Spirit. That's what I believe, too.
from jedidiah77 :
hey, i found your diary form talktogod....I like, I like, will keep a eye on it you dont mind.
from talktogod :
Nice pictures! Is that where you live?
from yihatepeople :
What a great note you left me. I am a believer, though I don't deserve to be. ps I don't really hate anyone.
from talktogod :
Wow. That book review was stunning. I've never even heard of the book. I'm not a big Barna fan (him and all of his polls), but this sounds like he may have more going for him than I thought. However, I also, along with the reviewer, always caution about "throwing the baby out with the bathwater." If we got rid of everything "pagan" about our traditions, we would have to dump Christmas and Easter. Of course, I've long been a proponent that the "church" needs to stop celebrating Christmas on December 25. Refuse the commercialism. I think Jesus was born on Yom Kippur. The Day of Atonement. The Atonement for the sins of the world...born on the Day of Atonement. Thanks for that review. I need to check that book out.
from talktogod :
Although some might find your entries depressing, or worthy of "screaming in pain," as you said, I find them interesting. Believe it or not, I kind of understand where you are coming from. I'm still working, but I can imagine that, if I weren't, I might be feeling a lot the same. I sometimes do feel that I'm just biding my time, but I also feel that, since I'm still here, God isn't finished with me yet. He still has something for me to do.
from silverluna :
now 7/11's entry sounds nice. Sure you can write about your books. How about writing your thoughts on different things you read in a book? or maybe start a book study of some kind? You love books. Maybe you can share that with others. I know I would enjoy it. I've had some trouble reading because of the content of some books. I don't want to confuse myself with other's wrong opinions. Anyways, just a thought for you...:)
from talktogod :
"...few professing Christians today know anything about the Bible or historical Calvinism." Friend, you nailed that one!! I couldn't agree more.
from minstrelite :
You must have amazing reading skills. I could never read all those books...
from talktogod :
I've heard of Religious Affections, too. I'll look for that one.
from talktogod :
I would like to join your club of sad sin-sick sinners who need the Lord to save them from themselves. Wait. I think I'm already in it. You said exactly what I feel much of the time.
from minstrelite :
Hey there -- I'm not at all certain how that happened. Sometimes I inadvertently delete a buddy while I'm in the process of shuffling the deck. I put you back up.
from talktogod :
I recently ordered a copy of Freedom of the Will, by Jonathan Edwards. I'm going to attempt to read it. Edwards is one of my theological "heroes."
from fan4 :
hi
from talktogod :
I haven't seen those words (He Leadeth Me) in a very long time. Thanks for the reminder, my friend! Great hymn!
from trapeze-act :
Hey, I enjoy reading your entries. You have some dandy taste in music yourself. I haven't come across too many people who enjoy The Swans.
from talktogod :
I'm going to check out this Denis Johnson. I'll see if I can find anything at the library first. By the way, in answer to your last note, it is difficult to find a preacher who speaks simply the biblical truth. Even my own pastor, whom I like a lot, blurts out some statements occasionally that are mostly the stuff of opinion. And sometimes just flat out wrong.
from talktogod :
I agree with you 100% on the TV preachers. Never did like them. The guy on Seventh Heaven is more believable then those guys.
from talktogod :
Two children. Rachel, who is grown and currently in a probably marriage-bound relationship, and Stephanie, who begins high school this coming fall. Also three cats and a dog. :-)
from talktogod :
My musical interest...hard to pinpoint because it's so varied. I've heard Aphex Twin and liked what I heard. Weird stuff, but I like that. I like things that are different. But I like some of the "pop," too. Listening to Horrorpops right this second...love them. I like worship music like Chris Tomlin, Matt Redman, the Newsboys, and Third Day. Right now, on my mp3 player, I have Alice Cooper, Arcade Fire, Augustana, Blackmore's Night, Blonde Redhead, Charlotte Martin, The Choir, Chris Tomlin, Dropkick Murphys, Deanta, The Fiery Furnaces, Foo Fighters, Horrorpops, Imogen Heap, Iron and Wine, Kill Hannah, KT Tunstall, Ladytron, Leonard Cohen, Loreena McKennitt, Mellow Drunk, Muse, Newsboys, Plumb, Robert Plant w/ Allison Kraus (amazing album, that one), Rush, Sarah Brightman, Skillet, Snow Patrol, Steve Green, Tangerine Dream, The Green Pajamas, A Compilation of old Sun Recordings, The Weepies, and the Soundtrack to Sweeney Todd, the movie. I don't think there were any in there that you mentioned, but you mentioned Pearl Jam, and I like them (in spite of Vedder's singing), and I appreciate the writing of Tom Waits. I also have Coldplay, Keane, Mike Doughty, and Muse on my phone's mp3 player. There are many other groups/individuals that I have records and cds of.
from minstrelite :
Sorry about that -- I answered the question you'd asked Jeff because I forgot whose notes page I was on!
from minstrelite :
I'm classically trained, but I had a steady jazz gig for eight years, and also have done a lot of musical theatre. There's a link to my Music MySpace on my diary, and three of my songs there.
from talktogod :
My full time job is at a retail logistics freight company at the DFW Airport. I am the night dispatcher, working 10p-6:30am. My wife is a project manager for a media company, and makes approximately three times what I make. I enjoyed your list of interests, by the way. We share some musical tastes.
from talktogod :
I was born on a Southern Baptist cradle roll, and have pretty much been that all my life. I can't remember a time when I didn't go to church or didn't love God. Somewhere in all those years (I'm 50 now), God transformed me into a Christian. Hard to say exactly when that happened. I know that would bug the heck out of some evangelicals. After graduating college with a music degree in 1980, I went straight to Seminary to get another music degree. During that time, I began to question a lot of the traditional beliefs that were taught. I remained SBC, but to this day, will not just accept something just because it's what we are supposed to believe. If the Bible doesn't teach it, I don't take it as solid truth. There are a lot of "gray" areas that many people teach as hard fact, and I don't like that. I also became a believe in the "Doctrines of Grace" (more commonly knows as Calvinism) during my seminary years, thanks to one professor. I hold to that doctrine today, even stronger than before. Since then, I have held part time music minister/worship leader positions at several different churches, and have been at my current one for a little over 7 years. I like to think about theology, and read about it, but, sadly, my reading habits over the years have dulled my senses (I read a lot of fiction). I'm interested in the Reformed Doctrine books you keep talking about. This was a long note, but I hope it gave you some good info about me. Grace and peace!
from minstrelite :
I've never had a problem understanding your writing. Also, all of your entries are appearing now.
from minstrelite :
You must be a fast reader. I'm actually going back and editing some of the older entries, mostly because of overkill. Also however there are some major spiritual issues (as well as minor issues with tense and pronouns.)
from minstrelite :
Mostly San Francisco Bay Area Peninsula, when I'm working, anyway. Otherwise I usually hang out in one of the Central Valley towns. My dad was career Navy, and I don't really have a home town, because he had us moving around all the time. I graduated from high school in Stockton in 1971, but I'd only been there since my junior year. About your diary archives, I can read as far back as February 22, 2006, but no further back.
from minstrelite :
I think I understand your question. What happened with me is that DiaryLand actually prompted me to divide my archives into two or more sections. I suddenly got a message that said: "Your archives are getting too long!" Then it asked me if I wanted to divide them, and where. But as for my very early entries (I've been here since 2002), I deleted them after a while, although I saved almost all of them to a text file first. (DiaryLand also gives that option.) So I don't really know if those entries would have disappeared on their own. I hope that answers your question. By the way, I graduated one year after you did, about fifty miles away from the town of your high school.
from yihatepeople :
have a nice day
from minstrelite :
I can relate to that. I'm constantly putting things into my writing that I think are funny, but that some people take seriously.
from minstrelite :
Off the top of my head, I think it's a good thing if you and your wife don't need to talk to each other every day. You've been married 28 years, so obviously something's working. This of course is a perception filtered through the subjectivity of my own experience, however. I am also an Introvert, and I tend toward hermitage. However, once I like someone, I tend to start talking *too much,* which is often my downfall. I'm sure I burned my ex-wife out with my constant conversation, which is one reason why she left me after seven years. It is a positive act of restraint for me to resist the temptation to talk too much.
from minstrelite :
Interesting thoughts. I'm going to add you if you don't mind.
from talktogod :
The entry on the Trinity was brilliant, my friend. Thanks for that.
from talktogod :
I love your writing. It makes me feel alive. Plus it is intellectual, at least more so than most of the drivel that I find on D-land. And the books you read intrigue me. I might have to look into this "Reformed Dogmatics," and see if my feeble brain can handle it.
from talktogod :
Read your diary this morning, thanks to the "recent public entries" feature. I quite like that! Your list of interests in your profile piqued my interest greatly! We share some common interests, I think. I look forward to reading. God bless!
from calmish :
Happy Birthday!
from calmish :
Wow, you buy so many books! How many do you have? Do you think you'll ever get through them all? lots of love, Jo xx
from calmish :
Don't despair! Things always get better and you always make it through the bad times, then you can look back and be thankful it didn't last. Do the things that make you happy more often, it might help. Lots of love, Jo xx
from uridium15 :
when i grow up i am going to be a gay fiddler. (bonus answer: i told this to my friend and he said to me "no, you mean: when you grow up you're going to CONTINUE to be a gay fiddler.")
from calmish :
I'm sorry you're feeling so down. Have you tried any natural remedies to help lift your mood? St John's Wort seems to help a lot of people. I find anti-depressants helpful but wouldn't recommend them, I think its better to try natural remedies first and make drugs the last resort. Hope you start feeling better soon. Lots of love, Jo xx
from calmish :
Sorry to hear about your foot! I hope it heals soon and you feel better mentally, maybe you need a vacation? lots of love and healing thoughts, Jo xx
from angelgg :
dude, have you tried talking to the angels, they can help with alot of things!!!
from calmish :
If you haven't already you should definitely listen to Placebo's newest album Meds, it's amazing. (sorry for the randomness) luv jo x
from calmish :
U have good taste in music, Placebo are one of my favourite bands. Have u heard Manic Street Preachers? They are my all-time favourite, I saw them live, they are amazing. luv jo x
from calmish :
Sorry you've been so ill, i hope u feel better soon. xx And I don't think you should worry about going to hell, I don't know you in the real world but just from reading your diary I can tell that there is too much goodness in you for you to ever go anywhere besides heaven, luv jo xx
from calmish :
hi! you probably won't remember me but I used to be yashka86 way back in 2003 and read you're diary, then you went away, and then I stopped being yashka86 coz I went into hospital and then into a homeless hostel and then...well anyway! I just wanted to tell you that I have a diary under the name calmish now and I just found you're writing again and have added you to my favourites. I hope you don't mind. All the best, luv jo xx
from thevina :
ok...that sounds good. You'll give me an account no.?
from thevina :
so I guess I should get used to reading the livejournal entries. you like that format better?
from thevina :
I think Rufus' music is condusive to getting high...but can still be enjoyed without mj...I forgot that his CD came out this week...today? My NPR station loves him- plays him and all his family- I'll have to go see if the local CD store got him in.
from thevina :
?what happened?
from thevina :
their loss my gain
from thevina :
you're unlocked! see, I noticed.
from indie-snob :
Hello there! I just added a review for a Grandaddy show I saw last week and thought you may be interested. I have a bunch of other concert and album review here too, including an Cursive (both live and a review for The Ugly Organ). Check it out, thanks! (I also think it's really cool that you're a middle aged religious man who keeps up with current independent musicians. I must say, I don't know of many people like that. Kudos)
from jbeckham7 :
Hi! I do feel its end times soon too. All the signs are coming very strongly. Like the wars, immorality and stuff.
from srch4balance :
Hi GC...I just got your note asknig for the password...I don't feel comfortable leaving it here in NOTES, but if you give me an email addy to contact u with, I'll send it that way.
from felicezombie :
yeah Im taking a diaryland sabbatical for the time being...I'll be around lj. You can also find me on my diaryesque project: http://www.cobal.org/sigilkitty/diary.html
from becann04 :
oh yes, I just read your last 2 entries (actually read them instead of skimming them), but I want to offer some encouragement, (it's something I know God has blessed me with as a spiritual gift)... One of my favorite verses is James 1:4--"Perseverance must finish it's work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything." It's hard to understand sometimes, but if I didn't face the fluff I go through each day, God would never be able to reveal Himself to me and draw me closer to Himself, and henceforth perfect my faith in Him!! God is with you daily, you can surely count on that, and don't forget, He's just trying to draw you closer to Him, so just fall in Love with Him all over again.
from becann04 :
WOW!! First off I am just thrilled to find a Christian brother online, I know many but not one with the unique feature of over 1000 entries!! That was really a key reason of why I read your diary, I think that's impressive that someone can stick with diary-ing for that extensive amount of time. I really think it's a splendid example of your obvious consistent desire to the Lord...to be able to stick with Him as He sticks with you for that extensive amount of time, and much longer!! Hope to hear from you, and I'd love to continue chatting through notes!! Check out my diary, it only has 3 entries, but I just discovered Diaryland this week!! Psalm 27:4
from thevina :
I had to lock my diary- but do email me for super easy unlocking instructions. thanks
from yashka86 :
Hi! Thanks for reading my diary and leaving me that note, it made my day! I didn't think anyone actually read my diary, nice to know thats not true. I hope you are feeling better, you sounded really down when you were talking about being left out by your wife and her mother. I get that a lot when my sister is home from uni cos she bonds with our Mum more than I do and it can be really lonely. Anyway, I'm curious about your job. You work in an egg processing place but what is your actual job? Bye for now :)
from barefootsage :
I graduated from Lexington Theological Seminary in Lexington,Kentucky (in 1977).
from barefootsage :
3 books by Walker Percy (a Southern existentialist Catholic) that you might really enjoy: 1.Love in the Ruins (a novel) 2.The Second Coming (a novel) 3.Lost in the Cosmos: The Last Self-Help Book
from papersnow :
i moved my diary to papersnow.diaryland.com - the cista-diary won't be updated anymore. -cista
from barefootsage :
I came across your archives first and was excited by the theological references I saw.Then I went to your profile and ended up more excited.You and I have a lot in common.I don't think I will be able to read over 900 entries though!
from yashka86 :
Why do you always refer to yourself as waiting for the end of your life? Have you any dreams or ambitions which you would like to fulfil before you die?
from leegro :
congrats on your anniversary. so inspiring that you've been together so long. i could only hope and pray for others(and myself) to take example after you.
from felicezombie :
yeah, I had a situation with someone recently which made me feel like I couldn't really express myself over there, at least under that user id. I may create a new lj diary though. And I'll be keeping this one again.
from thevina :
I'm glad the sun is out!
from dolly15 :
Questionnaire 1. Why did you start your online diary? 2. What motivates you to invest your time in your diary? 3. A diary is generally classified as a personal thing. Why do you choose to express these thoughts to an audience on the Internet? 4. Are you always aware of your audience when you write your entries? 5. Who is your audience? 6. What does the design of your diary say about you? 7. The Internet is regarded as a place where you can be anyone you want to be. Do you think that you use your online diary to express and portray yourself in ways that are not possible in real life? 8. Do you take any measures to protect the confidentiality of the people that you write about in your diary? 9. What do you think about private on-line diaries? 10. What interests you in other online diaries? 11. Do you correspond with any other online diarists? Do you think that you are part of an online diary community? 12. Do you use any support services offered to you by Diaryland? Any other comments. Thank you for your time. k
from hometownboy :
I've locked everyone out. It's something I have got to do. I get weird mail about it, like some people think it's cool, or made up, or wonderfully entertaining, or they start to pity me... it's like, it's all this shit I don't want to deal with, even though it was my fault for creating a diary in the first place. I don't want to stop having a diary, so I have to lock it. I just made up a name and put it in the people list under the lock thing, and then I made up a password. I'll give you a hint: it's my mother's name. But that's it.
from felicezombie :
we wound up having a good valentine's day after all...I went out for a couple of drinks, and when I came back, he was there with flowers and chocolates and apologized, then we went out to a nice restaurant...it just had a bit of upheaval early on ;-)
from felicezombie :
I wont lock you out...actually, since there's the new private folder feature for gold members, if something is too personal that I dont want it to be public, I just put it there...sorry if the last entry was vague, Im not purging my buddy list here, just on aim, and I have a lot of dland folks on my Aol Instant messenger list...
from sassyoreo :
hey you probely dont know me but i read your diary and i liked it so keep typing
from felicezombie :
Thanks...yeah, the boy tells me that he thinks I look good with it, the big frustration is that it was cut *so* short, that it will take me six-eight months to get down to where I want it. (It was down to my back before, now it doesn't even reach my collar...) but we bought some manic panic and are going to put some blue streaks in it this weekend, so I can at least have some fun with it ;-)
from thevina :
for what its worth and at the risk of sounding insincere...i do pray for you as well with the assurance that our Father is listening and answering
from leegro :
although i do hate taking up space with two notes, i just want to encourage you that i'm praying for your health and that you are a very gifted writer. God bless huge, and as you know, God is so faithfull with every single detail in your life. Man you rock, your journal has been in some form mentoring me and encouaging me that when I get to your age, I can still trust in God and be passionate to assure that my relations and offspring will as well.
from leegro :
wow, most excellent taste in music and very inspiring writing. be blessed.
from felicezombie :
hey there, thanks for the email...yeah, my dad is actually a retired professor. He taught English (as well as theatre and journalism) for about forty years. He now runs a bookstore/theatre space in Pennsylvania...
from stealthkitty :
Thanks for the note:)
from felicezombie :
hey there...thanks for the note and thanks for reading :-)
from thevina :
Well, i am going to add you to my list of favorites...If you disapprove of the minor association please let me know...otherwise...great diary! thanks for sharing the juice (love of good tunes & thoughts)
from waterfall2 :
Foursquard churches love God with thier whole heart.. are concerned with thier members and worship whole heartly.. with everythig with in them.. they are not satisfied with just being ok. The want to get closer..and closer. I'm sure theres one in your city. Try them out. Another one is Assemblies of God.. them too are like that. Your thirst for God is God given so we search out for him more.. of course you know this.. its a good thing to want more...it good!! Waterfall2
from waterfall2 :
Dear Glory Cloud, Thank you for reading my entry :) Did you read any of my old stuff? I am a christian...born again..filled with the Holy Spirit. And I have a awsome testomny too. But as you can see.. I fail alot in my walk. I've back sliden before but I'm back on track.. God has not let go of me .. I'm still in the palm of his hand. Praise God. Christina ps. some of my entries are rated adult. sorry but its mostly forwarned in my subjects.. just skip them.
from johnhenry :
Sweet glorycloud, They Might Be Giants are a good band, too. I see nothing wrong with a lttle sax here and there, do you?
from mel839 :
floating!

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