Posted on 01/11/2005 6:18:33 PM PST by malakhi
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I would love to see the Packers return to the top echelon.
I am happy to see the Steelers return to the top echelon.
I am thrilled that the Patriots have finally reached that peak and I am aware it won't last. I'll enjoy it while it lasts.
(BTW, my son was rooting big time for the Patriots. ;o)
Freepmail.
Yes, but just by accident. I was passing by on my way home from western Michigan. And a certain someone there needed a few minutes of my attention.
SD
I found myself watching Arena football last weekend. And I know there's another game on tonight. Even worse, in my motel room in Michigan they had what appeared to be a high school game shot with one camera and with an announcer who sounded to be inside of a plastic cup, and I watched that for a few minutes.
SD
Wasynzcuk was the COO of the entire Kraft enterprises and is the man most responsible for managing the salary cap. His loss may well be more critical than losing a few coaches.
I believe it. Having someone on board who understands the intricacies of the cap is an absolute necessity.
excellent verse. thanx.
You back home now?
Yup. Home. Been gone for a whole week.
ethernet connection at Marriot wasn't working either.
Well that sucks!
Sorry so long in getting back.
RE:"Do you accept all of John's testimony (i.e. his gospel, all of his 3 letters, ... and the Revelation) ? "
I do not interpret scripture in the literal sense that most seem to. I try to weigh it all, in context, for consistency...and for what makes sense. Does anyone really accept ALL biblical testimony? I don't think so. Nicene Christians don't really accept it face value. If they did, Jesus wouldn't be God. They had to toss out, or explain away, the Shema and all those passages emphatically stating that God is ONE. They also had to rationalize all those verses that point out Jesus is subordinate to God. Jesus tells us that he came to preach the gospel (good news)...and the Nicene Christians changed that good news. So...in a sense we're all guilty of "picking and choosing". Personally, i have to go with what is most consistent, makes sense, and rings true for me. IMO, it's the Nicene (Constantinian) Christians who did not accept ALL scripture. And, IMO, they even embellished the existing scripture.
Going to a Valentines Banquet tonight at church. Eddie and my son and DIL too. They all readily agreed a month ago but now acting like they are having to go to a funeral. I don't know how many times I have been asked "what time is it tonight?" and "no preaching?" grrrr
Thanks for the info on Catholic baptism. I'm taking notes for tonights class.
Jan and Feb 05 Bible of the month editionshttp://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1342589/posts?page=47#47
Don't miss this onehttp://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1342606/posts
Cowabonga guys! (I got a ninja turtle valentine this morning from Joshua:')
Celebrating a Catholic saint at your Baptist Church? ;-)
SD
Some day, if you try hard enough, you might actually understand the teachign of the Trinity. Or at least understand it enough to not say silly things like that. The Trinity neither denies the Unity of God, nor does it deny the Son's role in relation to the Father.
SD
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