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5/25/09 5:03 PM John UK  | Wales    • Add new comment • Reply to comment • Report abuse • Groups | Comments Candle Lit wrote: Hi, John, I thought of you last evening when our power went out because of a storm. We had to use candles. So that's how you got to calling yourself Candle Lit. Candle Lit wrote: You are a good friend to check in on Charles and his well-being. If he is on that royal yacht, he probably doesn't want to be disturbed by the likes of us. Good news! I've just received news that prince charles attended church yesterday and looked okay, so I guess he is just having a break from posting for a while. Phew! I was beginning to get a bit concerned about the ol' turnip. But I've no doubt he'll be back sometime to make us all larf with his royal humour. 5/19/09 11:44 AM John UK  | Wales    • Add new comment • Reply to comment • Report abuse • Groups | Comments Candle Lit wrote: Thank you, John. If I have a way with words, it is because, as a child, I immersed myself in the Bible and literature. I got a Marketing degree because I wanted to be able to support myself. If I was successful in marketing, it was based more on my personality than marketing skills. Oh, I hope the church that you are going to visit will be one where you will find sweet fellowship. It is unlikely that the church as a whole would have the distinction that you mentioned and that Scripture describes that makes onlookers wonder about the relationships - "See how they love one another!" But, among a small group within the church, that could very well be said, and possibly, overall. No, I have not found such a church, but I have found some sweet relationships within certain churches. Ah it is always a good thing when a child shows an interest in reading the Bible from an early age. It is God's grace no less, and has born fruit in your life. This verse: Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him. 1 John 5:1 KJV Evidence of the new birth? Sure seems like it to me. 5/19/09 9:05 AM Candle Lit    • Add new comment • Reply to comment • Report abuse • Groups | Comments John UK wrote: You've a wonderful way with words Candle Lit. Part of your marketing training no doubt, the use of words in communicating. I wonder, have you ever come across a fellowship, either church or home, where onlookers could say something like: "See how they love one another!" I may just have found one such, and I am going to visit the pastor later this month. I hope it won't be yet another disappointment. Thank you, John. If I have a way with words, it is because, as a child, I immersed myself in the Bible and literature. I got a Marketing degree because I wanted to be able to support myself. If I was successful in marketing, it was based more on my personality than marketing skills. Oh, I hope the church that you are going to visit will be one where you will find sweet fellowship. It is unlikely that the church as a whole would have the distinction that you mentioned and that Scripture describes that makes onlookers wonder about the relationships - "See how they love one another!" But, among a small group within the church, that could very well be said, and possibly, overall. No, I have not found such a church, but I have found some sweet relationships within certain churches. 5/19/09 8:43 AM John UK  | Wales    • Add new comment • Reply to comment • Report abuse • Groups | Comments Candle Lit wrote: Ahhh....RELATIONSHIPS....one can sum up the CURSE in Broken Relationships! How wonderful life would be were it not for sinful people - difficult people - cruel people - thoughtless, self-serving people! How could God love such a rotten bunch of people? But He does. He picks us up out of miry clay and puts our feet on the solid rock. He finds us squirming in the dirt in our mother's blood, and He washes us clean, dresses us in fine clothes, and showers us with His Love. What an awesome God we serve! Such MARVELLOUS LOVE - that WE should be called the CHILDREN of GOD. Who can describe it? Who can explain it? "And can it be that I should gain an interest in the Saviour's blood? Died He for me who caused His pain? For me, who Him to death pursued? Amazing love, how can it be that thou my God, should die for me?" You've a wonderful way with words Candle Lit. Part of your marketing training no doubt, the use of words in communicating. I wonder, have you ever come across a fellowship, either church or home, where onlookers could say something like: "See how they love one another!" I may just have found one such, and I am going to visit the pastor later this month. I hope it won't be yet another disappointment. 5/19/09 8:22 AM Candle Lit    • Add new comment • Reply to comment • Report abuse • Groups | Comments John UK wrote: Sorry to edit your post Candle Lit. "Relationships" I think is a key word. Interaction with either God or fellow man is built into our design, and without either, man is going to be depressed. "Stress" is often dealt with by the world by strong drink, which blurs the brain. Or security, which is a pseudo-relief from stress. But... Ahhh....RELATIONSHIPS....one can sum up the CURSE in Broken Relationships! How wonderful life would be were it not for sinful people - difficult people - cruel people - thoughtless, self-serving people! How could God love such a rotten bunch of people? But He does. He picks us up out of miry clay and puts our feet on the solid rock. He finds us squirming in the dirt in our mother's blood, and He washes us clean, dresses us in fine clothes, and showers us with His Love. What an awesome God we serve! Such MARVELLOUS LOVE - that WE should be called the CHILDREN of GOD. Who can describe it? Who can explain it? "And can it be that I should gain an interest in the Saviour's blood? Died He for me who caused His pain? For me, who Him to death pursued? Amazing love, how can it be that thou my God, should die for me?" 5/19/09 6:23 AM John UK  | Wales    • Add new comment • Reply to comment • Report abuse • Groups | Comments Candle Lit wrote: .......We probably only experience true freedom momentarily in this life........Material goods did not make me happy......Relationships are where I find much joy and sorrow. One does need a certain amount of basic necessities to be free to pursue interests. Food deprivation would certainly have a huge impact on a person's well-being. A safe place to live, and a job that provides enough to live beyond the day to day would give one a certain measure of freedom from stress. P.S. Your mention of the water rats made me think of Wind in the Willows. Have you read that? Sorry to edit your post Candle Lit. I found the whole very interesting and thought provoking. "Relationships" I think is a key word. Interaction with either God or fellow man is built into our design, and without either, man is going to be depressed. "Stress" is often dealt with by the world by strong drink, which blurs the brain. Or security, which is a pseudo-relief from stress. But... The Christian can drink in the peace of God freely. He can 'be filled with the Spirit' (Eph 5:18). Paul the apostle proved his own words by what he joyfully endured after his conversion. "Contentment" is the biz! 5/17/09 5:17 PM John UK  | Wales    • Add new comment • Reply to comment • Report abuse • Groups | Comments Norm wrote: John,Michael, just on quickly to say Amen to the posts..bless you Michael. The righteous are bold as a lion (Proverbs 28:1)...but we thank and bless the indwelling of the Spirit for being so. God willing,i shall be going to trafalgar square this year with a brother who has designed his own gospel tract *Victory at Trafalgar*, which Naomi prints . It is based on Nelsons final prayer before dying,and the victory at Trafalgar..then brings in the gospel with Victory at Calvary. The leaflet is attractive with a colour picture of HMS Victory on the front. I will keep you dear brethren posted as to when we go. Incidentally ,before i go outdoor witnessing,Satan usually buffets me and trys to hinder me ,for he knows my weaknesses,and so i need victory in Christ to be not ignorant of his devices,and that shield of faith to stop his fiery darts. Do you guys get similar ? That be good news about the London sortie, Stormin. Do let us know when the assault on the devil's domain is taking place and I be sure to give prayer support and interest. I guess the devil bothers every believer, but he especially tries to prevent the gospel being proclaimed. But as you well know, JESUS STANDS WITH US - HALLELUJAH! 5/17/09 4:06 AM Norm    • Add new comment • Reply to comment • Report abuse • Groups | Comments John,Michael, just on quickly to say Amen to the posts..bless you Michael. The righteous are bold as a lion (Proverbs 28:1)...but we thank and bless the indwelling of the Spirit for being so. God willing,i shall be going to trafalgar square this year with a brother who has designed his own gospel tract *Victory at Trafalgar*, which Naomi prints . It is based on Nelsons final prayer before dying,and the victory at Trafalgar..then brings in the gospel with Victory at Calvary. The leaflet is attractive with a colour picture of HMS Victory on the front. I will keep you dear brethren posted as to when we go. Incidentally ,before i go outdoor witnessing,Satan usually buffets me and trys to hinder me ,for he knows my weaknesses,and so i need victory in Christ to be not ignorant of his devices,and that shield of faith to stop his fiery darts. Do you guys get similar ? May the dear Lord have mercy upon us all. 5/16/09 5:16 PM John UK  | Wales    • Add new comment • Reply to comment • Report abuse • Groups | Comments Michael Hranek wrote: John UK Thanks for the kind words regarding the other thread. It was such an immense subject I feel I only scratched the surface and tried to cull what I did have to a somewhat manageable size. Much appreciation for you and Brother Norman as God knows laborers in the harvest are so greatly needed and those that do labor need all the encouragement God might give us. Yes I appreciated all your evident hard work which you put into it. If you do another one ( ) it might be worth getting a free blogging site so you can post it all up in one go. If you're going to be getting out and about to preach the gospel and witness to Christ among the lost, it would be great if you posted up on the evangelism forum so that you and your fellow soldiers can have some extra prayer support from those with a heart to do so. I would regard it a privilege to be involved in that sort of standing together in the gospel. 5/16/09 5:02 PM Michael Hranek  | Endicott, New York    • Add new comment • Reply to comment • Report abuse • Groups | Comments John UK Thanks for the kind words regarding the other thread. It was such an immense subject I feel I only scratched the surface and tried to cull what I did have to a somewhat manageable size. Much appreciation for you and Brother Norman as God knows laborers in the harvest are so greatly needed and those that do labor need all the encouragement God might give us. 5/16/09 4:40 PM John UK  | Wales    • Add new comment • Reply to comment • Report abuse • Groups | Comments Norman Smith wrote: Last word to John..i am still willing to go the extra mile(s) to be with you in a town centre with you and Charles (hi Charles ! )..but i wont say that anymore,for perhaps i am keeping on bro ? Remember how special Tiverton was ?Maybe thats the one and only time well meet down here..next time with our saviour in the air ?! hallelujah God bless you all Stormin' Jude 21 Stormin, I praise God for you bro. It's great to hear that it went well in Bracknell today. And although you are home now, the Holy Ghost is still able to speak into hearts. The word of God sure is powerful. I will never forget Tiverton, it was a wonderful time of fellowship in the gospel, and our dear bro Lexiconis who we met on sermon audio treated us to lunch. What a special day that was, and eternity will show if we had any good effect on our fellow countrymen. I would dearly like to get together again for some evangelism, maybe when the weather warms up. I'll e-mail you soon. 5/16/09 3:47 PM Michael Hranek  | Endicott, New York    • Add new comment • Reply to comment • Report abuse • Groups | Comments Norman Smith wrote: Hi John,Hi Michael, praise the Lord for the Spirits blessing in Pastor,Tony and myself preaching the gospel..it was wonderful just to be amongst the lost. Norman Smith Amen! I appreciate the encouragement and especially the prayers. It went well. A few hecklers, etc. but one young man came up afterwards to talk. He was saved and going through some difficult times and needed someone to listen, give him some Scriptural encouragement and to pray with him. Consider this: How much different would our church meetings be if the pastor, deacons, Sunday School teachers came after fervently seeking the Lord in prayer that we might have His word to speak and especially to be able to pray with power in the Holy Ghost with any who He might bring needing His answers to our praying? 5/16/09 3:38 PM Norman Smith    • Add new comment • Reply to comment • Report abuse • Groups | Comments Hi John,Hi Michael, praise the Lord for the Spirits blessing in Pastor,Tony and myself preaching the gospel..it was wonderful just to be amongst the lost...i felt by grace up for it,and it went well as far as humanly speaking could tell. Oh i loved it..the gospel is like Goliaths sword,THERE IS NONE LIKE THAT ! I already have impressed upon me the next time DV ..for there is a notice on a wall in Bracknell which reads *whats the plan ? *..my mind has gone to peoples plans in scripture (rich farmer whose soul will be required that very night),peoples plans for time today,but sadly not for eternity, and Gods plan of salvation to poor perishing sinners. Michael,you have my prayer support,i didnt know you go outdoor preaching may you have the Lords blessing upon you.. please,please,please let us know how you get on, my dear brother in Christ. Last word to John..i am still willing to go the extra mile(s) to be with you in a town centre with you and Charles (hi Charles ! )..but i wont say that anymore,for perhaps i am keeping on bro ? Remember how special Tiverton was ?Maybe thats the one and only time well meet down here..next time with our saviour in the air ?! hallelujah God bless you all Stormin' Jude 21 5/16/09 11:15 AM John UK  | Wales    • Add new comment • Reply to comment • Report abuse • Groups | Comments Archbishop of Franticbury wrote: Which "Confession of Faith" did you get this from John? I thought it was in your own 39 Articles, Archhiccup? Maybe I was wrong. Say, it wasn't in the Baptist 1254 confession was it? Or the Methodist 1456? Aww....you're getting me all confused now. Stormin Norman Good to hear your news bro, and I bin pray for you in Bracknell that the word may run and have free course. I like the texts you are preaching from. Michael Hranek Thanks Michael for your elongated post. That was very interesting, and I think I agree with you on this subject of the main issue today. The fact that it wasn't included on the list of possible answers speaks volumes eh? And I am thrilled to see you going out with the good news of the gospel bro. I'm with you in spirit, and be sure I pray for you. If I've missed answering someone, please accept my apologies, and repost if it's important. p.s. I loved the converted turnip candle! That's the BIZ. Been out and about today, and have a painting accepted in a local gallery by an old mill which they've priced at £120. If that sells I'll be a very happy little turnip, and you'll see me glowing with joy. 5/16/09 10:39 AM Archbishop of Franticbury    • Add new comment • Reply to comment • Report abuse • Groups | Comments John UK wrote: There's no such thing as freedom in the UK any more. And the choices people make depend more on financial ability or disability than on free choice. I would like to live outside, just as Adam and Eve did. Buildings are dangerous in so many ways. Some of my happiest weeks were spent lake fishing at night, with a tarpaulin stretched over a fishing brolly, enjoying nature, and watching the water rats scuttling about at three in the morning pinching my sandwiches. Property has become a real god in these last days, distracting men from the celestial city, but in many corners of the world there are still communities living simply with great togetherness. There is often a contentment found in such places, despite what we would call deprivation. Yes there is much to be said for a simple lifestyle. I would have been at home with Abram, living in tents in the hills, rather than Lot with modern facilities among the ungodly. In the past fifteen years I've moved about twenty times; how I love seeing new places and meeting new people! Which "Confession of Faith" did you get this from John? 5/16/09 10:03 AM Michael Hranek  | Endicott, New York    • Add new comment • Reply to comment • Report abuse • Groups | Comments Norman Smith wrote: To John UK,and anyone interested, hi bro, off to Bracknell in a mo,and God willing will be preaching the gospel to those dear lost souls who will be passing by. Brother Norman Wow! I am sure interested may God graciiously empower you with the Holy Ghost to preach His word...and to pray, be heard and answered with those He brings to speak with you. Please be in prayer for me as well on the weekends I am taking a day to be doing some open air preaching here. 5/16/09 3:43 AM Norman Smith  | New Haw,Surrey, England    • Add new comment • Reply to comment • Report abuse • Groups | Comments To John UK,and anyone interested, hi bro, off to Bracknell in a mo,and God willing will be preaching the gospel to those dear lost souls who will be passing by. I have two *sermons* in mind...the first one is based on my horrendous injuiries falling off the ladder..RUINED BY THE FALL..and the second one based on the war memorial in my home town Cirencester which has Christ on the cross carved into it, and inscribed underneath IS IT NOTHING TO YOU..a great way to start a gospel message ! I also will have the placard.. with various Bible texts, but the main ones being *Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners *on one side,and on the other side *i am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ,for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that beleiveth.* Prayer valued dear bro,and if any other has read this post..may the Lord bless you, and may we all have a real burden for the lost,more than ever before ! May the Lord be glorified..i am a poor,weak vessel at best !! He shall give me the strength i need..but i am thrilled and excited to be going witnessing in the town centre again. Sorry i am not contributing to the thread,but i just had to post this as i am so enthusiastic...but those poor,poor souls without Christ,and so without hope. 5/15/09 8:53 PM Candle Lit    • Add new comment • Reply to comment • Report abuse • Groups | Comments John UK wrote: There's no such thing as freedom in the UK any more. the choices people make depend more on financial ability or disability than on free choice. Thanks for sharing your experiences, John. Lack of freedom and choices makes one feel trapped and stifles creativity and initiative. We probably only experience true freedom momentarily in this life. One can be imprisoned in a mind or body that doesn't work, or actual physical imprisonment. I've had family members who have endured such, and as a family we endured together. I've had little material goods during periods of life. At other times, I've had more than I needed. Material goods did not make me happy. Relationships are where I find much joy and sorrow. One does need a certain amount of basic necessities to be free to pursue interests. Food deprivation would certainly have a huge impact on a person's well-being. A safe place to live, and a job that provides enough to live beyond the day to day would give one a certain measure of freedom from stress. I look forward to and desire the Lord's return, more so, as godlessness increases. P.S. Your mention of the water rats made me think of Wind in the Willows. Have you read that? 5/15/09 7:11 PM John UK  | Wales    • Add new comment • Reply to comment • Report abuse • Groups | Comments Candle Lit wrote: Was this a choice for you because of your health? Will you continue to live where you now live? There's no such thing as freedom in the UK any more. And the choices people make depend more on financial ability or disability than on free choice. I would like to live outside, just as Adam and Eve did. Buildings are dangerous in so many ways. Some of my happiest weeks were spent lake fishing at night, with a tarpaulin stretched over a fishing brolly, enjoying nature, and watching the water rats scuttling about at three in the morning pinching my sandwiches. Property has become a real god in these last days, distracting men from the celestial city, but in many corners of the world there are still communities living simply with great togetherness. There is often a contentment found in such places, despite what we would call deprivation. Yes there is much to be said for a simple lifestyle. I would have been at home with Abram, living in tents in the hills, rather than Lot with modern facilities among the ungodly. In the past fifteen years I've moved about twenty times; how I love seeing new places and meeting new people! 5/15/09 6:50 PM cool dude    • Add new comment • Reply to comment • Report abuse • Groups | Comments John UK wrote: it gets very hot when sunnyA Bargain Delivered to your caravan and just what you need in the hot summer...that's if you have a enough plug space Also if you have a power cut you could always light up your caravan with a modified turnip modified old turnip

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