Today is Mother's Day. My mother-in-law has just entered a new decade, at 90.
She had 6 children, my wife the youngest, and my brother-in-law Zack the eldest. Late Thursday night, the Lord called Zack home. He was 67 years old, and leaves behind a wife, two children, 5 siblings, and his mother. Zack walked my wife down the aisle, and gave her hand to me at our wedding, since Jen's father had passed away some years back.
Zack had a bad heart, and had several pacemakers. His heart functioned at…
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Posted by Gary on May 11, 2008 at 11:52am —
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Psalm 9:17: The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all nations that forget God.
In the 1960's, a certain movement attempted to hold a wake and funeral for the Almighty. The reasoning behind this was based upon a misinterpretation of a quote by Nietzsche:
God is dead. God remains dead. And we have killed him. How shall we comfort ourselves, the murderers of all murderers? What was holiest and mightiest of all that t…
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Posted by Grasshoppa on May 9, 2008 at 10:16pm —
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Yeah, I'm an expert and all. I been married 4 months!
But here are some principles that I work with, so far.
* I am in charge. This goes up against my fear that I'll screw it up, which of course I have done; my wish to avoid responsibility; and my fear that my wife will turn into a harsh-word-wielding feminist eager to puncture me.
This is the hardest principle for me.
* ...her well-being is my goal. This goes against my selfishness, but is still easier than the last principle!
* If I don't…
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Posted by Qaz on May 9, 2008 at 10:30am —
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Only today and tomorrow left in the semester. HOORAH! Other things have taken form too, including the breakup with certain woman. the more and more we talk the more we realize it wasn't meant to be. which is good i think, to help it settle in. but beyond that, just pray for me. I'm really really really trying to do everything i can as far as resisting temptation. I'm on a 3 day streak now (not much)...but just with God (that "Lord is my strength, I shall not want" verse in my mind) and helpful f…
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Posted by Jordan Threadgill on May 7, 2008 at 12:00pm —
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Physically I am a big guy; I stand over a lot of people. Tonight however I feel microscopic. I spent a good hour sitting in my back yard tonight just staring up into the star filled sky, as my eyes adjusted more and more stars came into view. A shooting star flashed acr…
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Posted by Philip Faustin Jr on May 6, 2008 at 4:08am —
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I have been thinking about recent posts about how we confess and receive love and forgiveness from one another. The question was raised about guys thinking that they can come and confess to their Samson brothers and get comfortable with sinning again... and again... and again, and not really make progress in their lives.
I just read this quote this morning from Richard Foster, and I think it applies to us: I hope it speaks to you like it spoke to me.
"Confession is so difficult a Discipline… Continue
Posted by Upstate Buddy #211 on May 5, 2008 at 9:11pm —
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Well here I am!! I have never joined a group like this before and I am hoping that I can find some peace and help here. I have never written a Blog either so I guess it is true that there is a first time for everything. I am hoping to meet new friends. A little about me. I am a 33 year old male. I have been married for almost 5 years. For me the marriage has been happy and fruitful. I have 5 beautiful kids and a more so beautiful wife. However I am afraid that for my wife the marriage has not be…
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Posted by Chris on May 5, 2008 at 10:02am —
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Lately, I've been feeling agitated/anger with most things. Not too sure if it is due to the cognitive therapy and pain management sessions or just tired of being sick and tired.
Anger is a misunderstood emotion, and it is how I react to situations that is troubling me. I try to isolate incidents but sometimes feel like lashing out. Thankfully, it has been only verbally and not physically.
Yesterday, I was grocery shopping and very annoyed with the lack of cashiers. Waiting 10 minutes to pay is…
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Posted by Tony Hamilton on May 5, 2008 at 10:00am —
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hi everyone i heard about this web site tonight and and i would like for anyone who the LORD leads to help me with this
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Posted by big daddy aka Joshua Kelley on May 4, 2008 at 9:38pm —
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Here is a prayer for all of us weekend prayer warriors - let's commit this weekend to God and walk in fellowship together with each other. Blessings to you, my brothers!
O God my Creator and Redeemer, I may not go forth today except you accompany me with your blessing. Let not the vigor and freshness of the morning, or the glow of good health, or the present prosperity of my undertakings, deceive me int a false reliance upon my own strength. All these good gifts have come to me from You. The… Continue
Posted by Upstate Buddy #211 on May 2, 2008 at 8:30pm —
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As we all walk through these struggles, we often depend on each other for strength, prayer and support. And we know that we all fall down at times, but the the Lord is always there to pick us up and forgive us. But since I have been coming up here, and also taking the Purity course on SCF, I have been bothered by one train of thought: are we here to confess to each other so that we will feel better, while not really ever reaching that point where we will not do these sins again? In other words,…
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Posted by Gary on April 30, 2008 at 8:59pm —
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Actually, not that much too report. Health wise, I'm still struggling though I can now sleep a good 18 hours per day. My body is wanting the rest and I cannot fathom any depression. Otherwise, I am doing OK... I've reduced my things-to-do-today list to just one item! Waiting to see the GI specialist May 30th.
I am thinking about getting my motorcycle endorsement. Always wanted to ride but never got around to it. Here in the Province of Saskatchewan, the learner's allows you to ride solo and wit…
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Posted by Tony Hamilton on April 30, 2008 at 7:16pm —
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I Haven't the Nerve
God help me, I haven't the nerve
for self-mutilation.
Though my eye and
my right hand offend
I keep them close and
do not cast them aside.
Origen emasculated himself
for the sake of the kingdom
but I haven't the balls.
(2008)
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Posted by Jeff Carter on April 30, 2008 at 4:58pm —
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So its been about a week or so since the big break up. I feel much better about the whole thing, and for the most part I am recovering pretty fast. Thanks for all the prayers. She and I have since talked more than a few instances which is good, but very hard on me- mostly because of the nature of our conversation (usually about what all happened in the relationship and realizing why things happened the way they did...she does most the talking). Currently the only other main thing I'm going throu…
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Posted by Jordan Threadgill on April 29, 2008 at 6:15pm —
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God has put it upon my heart to write something today. As a blogger, I can't, and don't, just post for the sake of putting something on-line. There has to be some inspiration, and when that inspiration is from Him, I listen.
My brother-in-law Zack is in critical condition in a hospital in New Hampshire. He has a bad heart, with something like 15% efficiency. He has a pacemaker. He is a candidate for a transplant, but has other health issues that make that an improbability. Right now, we don't k…
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Posted by Gary on April 29, 2008 at 10:00am —
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As I went from Passover to Unleavened bread this week, the temptations really arose. The enemy does not like me keeping God's Holy days and really picks up the temptation pace. The very nature of keeping the Feast of Unleavened Bread symbolizes putting sin out of my life for one week. Since it is so very hard to eat any kind of meal without leavening, so it also hard to live a life without sin. My wife does not keep the Feast with me, we had company and everyone loves to eat. So bread was everyw…
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Posted by Richard on April 27, 2008 at 10:30am —
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The following is taken from page 105 of True Spirituality by Francis Schaeffer
This is the point of reality for me personally. If I lay hold upon the blood of Christ in faith, reality rests here: not in trying to live as though the Bible teaches perfectionism. That is no basis for reality; that is only a basis for subterfuge or despair. But there is a reality here: the reality of sins forgiven; the reality of a certainty that when a specific sin is brought under the blood of our Lord Jesus Chri…
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Posted by Scott Grissom on April 25, 2008 at 1:07pm —
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Hello Everyone! I want to invite you all to stop by my booth at the
Tennessee Association of Craft Artists (TACA) Fair at Centennial Park in Nashville from May 2-4 (THAT'S NEXT WEEKEND!).
In the past 8 months or so, I've started making some folky/modern visual art and it has been very well received so far. Visit the
gallery on this site to s…
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Posted by Scott Phillips on April 25, 2008 at 11:00am —
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uh ok im just gonna throw it out there i guess
i stopped looking at porn in feb not sure the date ive come to find if you keep a timeline on something your setting yourself up for defeat.
so about 2 months clean. after umm 6th grade so 11/12 to 19 yrs of age.
wow am i screwed up when it comes to girls.
i went to a prom a couple of weeks ago with a "friend"
we became friends when in feb when her and her boyfriend where still together and we talked alot over texting/myspace
after all we are teenag…
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Posted by Corey Bounds on April 24, 2008 at 1:34pm —
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Have you ever thought that being a Christian is hazardous to your being, you can actually die from it. Most of us just wonder through this life avoiding to be hurt or let down. Never really taking in the circumstances of their actions until it's to late. " I should have done this or that", has crossed all of our minds more than needs to. Only leaving us to feel guilty and self condemnation against your own soul. Now what will the consequences be I wonder. Did I fail Jesus? Wow that could the gre…
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Posted by Joe-Gil on April 24, 2008 at 12:48pm —
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Part of me is honestly kind of pissed that I've never felt this acceptance and honesty before in my faith walk. I mean why isn't modern religion based ont this. Why has it taken me 34 years to understand that God speaks through people all the time but that I need to just listen. I doubt him repeatedly on a day to day basis and it's so beautiful that he never waivers even when I am so weak. I let myself wallow in pessimism even though i hate it. Thank-you for opening my eyes and starting with me…
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Posted by Rick Crowley on April 23, 2008 at 7:30pm —
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Letting Go
Jesus lived and died so He could be Lord over life and death.
Matthew 6:24
No one can have two masters, either he will hate the one and love the other ,or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon.
Romans 14:7
For none of us lives to himself, and no one dies to himself.
Luke 7
Consider the centurions servant healed, "Lord just say the word, and my servant will be healed". Just a whisper the breath of Jesus is life.
Isaiah-66
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Posted by Joe-Gil on April 22, 2008 at 12:45pm —
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Stand Your Ground
I once was dying, now I'm Living. Unless we stand for something ,we will fall for anything.
The devil wants death, illusion, destuction. In the midst, God stands. We need to take back what was stolen from us. We need to stand our ground.
If we do not stand our ground we will fall, not from salvation but from spirit. We will not back down, keep this world from turning you around. Is quote from Tom Petty song "stand my ground". You have just one life to make a choice What wil…
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Posted by Joe-Gil on April 22, 2008 at 10:41am —
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Does anyone know others who live in Scotland who would like to connect?
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Posted by Kerry Dixon on April 22, 2008 at 10:09am —
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This is one of the few times I have been online this year. Not just to this site...I mean for anything. I have cut off internet access, it has been too much of a temptation for me. However in doing so, I have noticed that I have cut myself off from other great resources. This site for one. But also SCF, and others.
But more than that, I have cut people out of my life. Real people, with flesh and blood. I have moved to a new place where I don't know a soul. I guess I was looking for a fresh star…
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Posted by Jon Hunt on April 21, 2008 at 9:10pm —
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2 Corinthians 1:3-7
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. 5 For as we share abundantly in Christ's sufferings, so through Christ we share abundantly in comfort too. 6 If we are afflicted, it is for your comfort and salvation; and if we are comforted, it is for… Continue
Posted by Ben Barczi on April 21, 2008 at 1:38pm —
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http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/DB50D6288783D7518625742E000F89A7?OpenDocument
The above link is to a news story, about a dog
born without front legs. It is an amazing story
about how adversity can be overcome.
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Posted by William Moshier on April 20, 2008 at 11:02pm —
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Ever since signing up about a week ago, I've been thinking about how my struggle & Samson's were similar (not my muscles, my struggle). Haven't read the Pirate Monks book yet, so I don't know if Nate talks about that or not. Anyway, here's my take on the whole thing.
I was a young man
When I read about Samson
Seemed he was the stupidest man around
Took me many years
To learn what that man knew
And it’s a lesson I wish I’d never found
There ain’t nothin sweet as Delilah
Lord knows I’m hungr…
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Posted by Jeff Putnam on April 20, 2008 at 5:02pm —
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Go to www.jabbokriver.blogspot.com
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Posted by Tony Grace on April 20, 2008 at 8:40am —
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Well it has been a busy week. Tuesday & Thursday nights at AA. Wednesday & Friday nights SS functions. Last night we watched the movie, "Boondock Saints". I've seen it before though understood it more this time. Two Irish guys and their sidekick Italian guy go on a mission to clean up Boston's criminals. Our SS meeting is named after it also... Samson & the Boondock Saints. We rented the DVD, and I mentioned that it was on TV recently (satelitte) and lo & behold, later last night…
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Posted by Tony Hamilton on April 19, 2008 at 10:07am —
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Feel free to use the blog here as a response tool or your devotional.
If you want to structure some thoughts here, you can use the ACTS acrostic sometimes used in prayer.
- Adoration, to praise the Lord
- Confess here what you need to confess to your Lord and your brothers
- Thanksgiving to keep us grateful for God's provision
- Supplication - what do you need today?
OR you can just write what's on your mind.
Love you, brothers!
Bill
Here goes...
Almighty and eternal God,
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Posted by Upstate Buddy #211 on April 18, 2008 at 9:00pm —
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So last night was probably one of the hardest decisions of my life. One that I will be thinking about for a loooooooooooong time. Jessica and I who've been dating for 6 months decided "it's over." I don't really want to post anything too personal on here, because those are things I will tell very few. You guys understand. It basically boiled down to me realizing that I didn't see myself marrying her one day and realizing that I shouldn't waste my time and fool her anymore into thinking that marr…
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Posted by Jordan Threadgill on April 18, 2008 at 1:00pm —
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Well, as much as I would like to continue my reporting on the Purity course and how good I am doing, I have to confess: last night I fell down. Not hard, not dramatically, not hard-core. But I fell none the less. And let me tell you what went through my mind after the fall.
First, I thought "What the heck. It wasn't all that bad. Let's just forget about it and continue on as if nothing had happened. In other words, lie about it. Well, immediately that idea didn't work...I can do the course and…
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Posted by Gary on April 17, 2008 at 7:30pm —
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Well... not to go too far into this, but we had our first meeting yesterday of the not-quite-Samson Society-formatted meeting of men. Four other men were there and it went off a bit awkwardly, but I believe that God will use my willingness to be vulnerable and share of my worries, fears and struggles with other men for His glory. I had to let silent, awkward moments just be silent and awkward. I had to gauge how much to disclose and how much to keep for later. We all left feeling much lighter in…
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Posted by Johnny Stevens, Rehoboth, MA on April 17, 2008 at 1:55pm —
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So far it's been okay. I'm still sort of in a rut, but getting to hang around some of my old friends this past weekend lifted my spirits a bit. Our second Samson Society at UCM meeting went a little smoother. It's amazing to see how God's moving through that. Hope He continues. As for being in a rut, I still don't know why. It may be because lately I haven't really been including God in my everyday life. It may be more than that. My addiction is becoming more few and far between, but I'm not exa…
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Posted by Jordan Threadgill on April 16, 2008 at 5:55pm —
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This morning I was troubled very deeply within my being ..... The feeling of being seperated from God the very essence of what humanity and relationship should extend upon. I asked Him ,Father speak to me please, I need to hear your voice.. And like an eagle's speed ,He spoke mat 24:11. Many False prophets will arise and will meslead many. I believe God spoke this to me , in regards to the Oprah church that has started. This is the largest church in the world with nearly 2 million attending week…
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Posted by Joe-Gil on April 16, 2008 at 11:38am —
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Last night, my church hosted a worship concert by Christian artist Kathleen Carnali. She is amazingly talented and without a doubt, deeply in love with our Lord. As I sat there last night listening to her speak and perform her music, I felt the presence of the Lord in that church. At times I stood up and raised my hands towards heaven. Others I just sat and listened to the words that she was singing. I could actually feel God's love through those words, causing some tears to be shed. Through it…
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Posted by Al Cavagnet on April 15, 2008 at 7:40am —
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Last week my children had parent teacher conferences. While I was standing outside one of their classrooms, I noticed a poster on one of the doors. On the poster was a quote from Martin Luther King, who was quoting our founding fathers. In the quote was the line "...all men are created equal."
That is interesting on several fronts.
The quote from one of the greatest Americans of all time states that we were created!
That quote was posted in a PUBLIC school, where normally the use of the words…
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Posted by Al Cavagnet on April 15, 2008 at 7:30am —
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So I noticed that there's a blog feature on this site, and here I am to do a bit of complaining.
As the title suggests, I'm not feeling that great. It's been a lousy day, and I'm not quite sure why. Or to be more precise, I know what the basic cause is, but not why today is any worse than any other day. Let me explain.
I've struggled with nervous disorders for my entire life. The short version, though, is that I've been diagnosed as having an anxiety disorder (if that's what you call it) OCD (…
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Posted by Phil on April 14, 2008 at 9:46pm —
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It's been a week since my last entry. Though, not really too much to say.
I've been very tired, even slept 36 hours straight. I must get motivated and push myself to get out more when possible. Sat on the deck this afternoon and enjoyed our rare warm weather. This week its' been either rain and sun... not sure if we will get more snow though. Must take off my snow tires. Usually, here in Saskatchewan, it's normal to have snow in May... thus, it may be a little early but, the all season tires wi…
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Posted by Tony Hamilton on April 14, 2008 at 8:41pm —
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Well, here I am. What do I do from here?
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Posted by Jim Holton on April 13, 2008 at 7:49pm —
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I suppose I should leave the reviews to people with a plethora of readers, as their input and endorsements actually make a lick of difference in the world, but I earnestly believe that even my few measly (in number, not in character) readers ought to be listening to August, Inland.
August, Inland is a band of guys who I went to college with (save one who was still in high school in the thriving metropolis of Bolivar). They are Andrew Reeves, lyricist, lead singer, guitar player, philosopher an…
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Posted by Matt Gallion on April 12, 2008 at 12:48pm —
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The SS is a fantastic concept. I see as many do the benefits of man to man honesty, openess, Silas relationships and decipleship along with the inherent comradery .obviously absent in a non trusting, cynical society such as we have created. I remember a friend who was a judge, very learned and fair man. One evening as I sat in traffic court with one of my sons, he made the statement, "you, we , are creating a police state...of our own doing". Have thought about that several times over the years.…
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Posted by stan moss on April 11, 2008 at 2:30pm —
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I am at a very strange point (just having started over again last week) where I want to do so much, but only have the power to do things
right now. It struck me yesterday that sin is so immediately gratifying; looking at pictures, eating too much, having a drink... all of it makes me feel good
RIGHT NOW. In trying to keep my focus on God and His plan for me, all of the gratification is delayed... and I guess that I'm not used to delayed gratification.
My mind is in a whirl with al…
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Posted by Johnny Stevens, Rehoboth, MA on April 9, 2008 at 3:28pm —
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After successfully running away from this and other things, I have decided to come back. I don't know why I ran. I just did. I guess i am really afraid of being real with someone. Well I believe that stops now. However I am going to need your help. ("your" being whoever reads this) I just need some encouragment to knw that I am not walking alone. This is one of the hardest battles of my life, and I afraid I am going to lose it. So here's a shoutout to my brothers out there. I need some help. Doe…
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Posted by Scotticus Maximus on April 9, 2008 at 11:44am —
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In 2004, I was left wounded by the church in a way I'd never experienced since I'd become a Christian. It was in many ways, a slow and methodical wounding. In other ways, it was a sudden and fierce blow.
This week, things have started to happen that resemble the events from four years ago.
This does not mean it is a repeat of what happened then. Nor does it mean that what happened four years ago is about to happen again. It does, however, feel an awful lot like it did back then. On top of the…
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Posted by Andy Thompson on April 8, 2008 at 11:18pm —
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If you haven't heard it already, I was raised Catholic, heavy Catholic. So much so that even as I sinned, over and over again, my conscience would not release me. I lived in the confessional - "Bless me, father, it has been 15 minutes since my last confession..." And so the tenets of the church were burned indelibly into my mind and heart. Too bad they weren't burned into my soul.
I couldn't get away with anything internally, but for some reason (which I am to this day trying to figure out), I…
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Posted by Gary on April 8, 2008 at 3:00pm —
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Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is an eternal God, the creator of the whole earth.
He does not get tired or weary; there is no limit to his wisdom.
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He gives
strength to those who are tired; to the ones who lack power, he gives
renewed energy.
:30
Even youths get tired and weary; even strong young men clumsily stumble.
:31
But those who wait for the Lord’s help find renewed strength; they
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Posted by Gary on April 8, 2008 at 12:30pm —
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...Of being sick and tired. It is now day 13 of my cold, and I am finally starting to feel some relief. The coughing is gone, the congestion is breaking up, and I am starting to feel somewhat human again. Oh, I probably could have healed up a week ago had I just stayed home and stayed in bed. But in this day and age, we must work for every penny, and when you don't have sick time, you go to work however miserable you feel.
I think I picked this up at work...when you work retail and are meeting…
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Posted by Gary on April 7, 2008 at 8:10pm —
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S. W. N. What does it mean?
Well you see, I was on my weekend retreat, and we were encouraged to ask God to give us a name during a time of solitude. God will give us a name the same way he gave Gideon a name when He called him Strong and Faithful, when Jesus gave Simon the name Peter. Well God gave me a name. It’s funny though, it did not happen as I was in the woods praying for it, it happened when I was lying in bed that night. I had my IPOD playing some praise and worship when I sensed some…
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Posted by Rich aka S. W. N. on April 7, 2008 at 3:30pm —
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So I broke down and shared my brokenness with a friend last week. I was nearly desparate as I dialed his number. I was terrified that he would answer and I would have to tell him how self-insufficient I am; and equally terrified that he wouldn't answer and I would have to leave some lame, "Just seeing how everything's going!" voicemail then go back to being miserable and alone. I had left a post in the main discussion forum asking about getting started among a group of my wife's lifelong friends…
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Posted by Johnny Stevens, Rehoboth, MA on April 7, 2008 at 12:55pm —
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Praise God!
I made it to church this morning. I spent yesterday mostly in bed and was up until 2:30 AM but, lo and behold I woke up at 5 AM. Enjoyed my 2 cups of coffee while reading and a bit of journalling. I enjoy getting up early. I dislike rushing in the morning and it's amazing how I am able to easily put things in perspective especially, when not suffering. Another bonus is that I do not have access to my computer as it is in our bedroom thus, nice to reflect, read and write.
I enjoyed…
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Posted by Tony Hamilton on April 6, 2008 at 3:12pm —
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"Hi, I'm Tyler, and I'm a sexaholic." I said those words for the first time earlier this week, and I thought that I was going to die. But, lo and behold, they came out of my mouth rather smoothly, not inflicting damage to my vocal chords, and they did not come out as big, dark, angry letters suspended in the air in front of me as I thought that they might. They just came out, and with them, the realization that I was really starting recovery.
Up until now, I've really done a fine job of screwin…
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Posted by Tyler Whipkey on April 5, 2008 at 2:35pm —
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Luke 4:14 - 30 –
A man who smelled like a brewery flopped on a seat at a bus stop next to a priest. The man’s shirt was stained, clothes unkempt, and a half empty bottle of wine was sticking out of his torn coat pocket. He opened his newspaper and began reading. Needless to say, the priest became uncomfortable at the smell and appearance of his seatmate.
After a few minutes the disheveled guy turned to the priest and asked, "Say, Father, what causes arthritis?"
In his annoyed state, the pries…
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Posted by Jon "CRASH" Chester on April 4, 2008 at 10:29pm —
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Here is one of my short stories.
“Dusty’s Redemption”
By Rob Weddle
Their faces…again continue to…haunt?
Maybe that is the word. They haunt the landscape of my dreams. Twisted and contorted into hideous masks of disfigurement and torture. Some bat-eyed, some blinded, some toothless, some devoid of any human characteristics whatsoever.
All whisper-shouting one word: Die.
DIE DIE DIE DIE
Throughout the long nights, restless and weary, the nameless faces of what I can only surmise to be demons, fl…
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Posted by Rob Weddle, AKA "Metal Samson" on April 4, 2008 at 4:55pm —
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I am a grateful believer in Jesus Christ, and I am trusting Him for my full recovery from sexual addiction, anger, and co-dependency, which for me is selfishness. My name is Rich.
(at this point the rest of the guys in my Celebrate Recovery group say, “Hi Rich”)
Yes, that is right, I attend Celebrate Recovery on a weekly basis and it has really helped me in this battle. So how did I come to end up here on Sampson Society? It all began about a year ago. God saw it in His infinite wisdom, to expo…
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Posted by Rich aka S. W. N. on April 4, 2008 at 3:50pm —
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I have been going to a Group called "Restore Ministry". I think....an 8 week session with 7 men I didn't know. We have a very well written "recovery....change....freedom" book to use as a baseline. The facillitator is well trained and a volunteer who came from all our ranks. This is an open honest time with a commitment to "what is said in this room stays in this room".......but truthfully that commitment is no more valid than our Samson pledge to the same. These are FAITH actions we take.
I ver…
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Posted by Brad Plumley on April 4, 2008 at 11:14am —
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I have been going to a Group called "Restore Ministry". I think....an 8 week session with 7 men I didn't know. We have a very well written "recovery....change....freedom" book to use as a baseline. The facillitator is well trained and a volunteer who came from all our ranks. This is an open honest time with a commitment to "what is said in this room stays in this room".......but truthfully that commitment is no more valid than our Samson pledge to the same. These are FAITH actions we take.
I ver…
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Posted by Brad Plumley on April 4, 2008 at 11:14am —
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Gentlemen--please do not give up on the blog. I had a lot of work done, and then we got a new computer. One thing I am not is a computer nerd, so I need to go back and move files from the old to the new. Or start all over. Not something I really wish to do. Pain meds tend to leave me in a fog, and typing is quite painful. Sometimes, when I think something is important, I'll do it anyway.
Thanks to all of you for you encouragement.
Dale
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Posted by Dale on April 4, 2008 at 10:53am —
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Poignant Thoughts
The Death of God? ( A lament for my Country )
Thoughts on what makes a good marriage
Lately #4
Just a Speck
We are a fellowship of sinners
First time for Everything
i would like anyone to help me
I Haven't the Nerve
Passover and Unleavened Bread
Reality
Art Show...
first blog
What Makes You Hazardously Unique?
Honesty and brotherhood....why haven't we ever heard this until now?
Scotland Monks or Pirates
Alone.....Lost and Alone
God ordains our pain for other's good
Inspirational video
Samson & Delilah
If you are interested in reading my blog...
The first meeting of Treasure Hunters!
Worship
I feel like crap on a stick
New to the Society
A Music Review
Great concept
I'm back.
I Hate You, Déjà Vu
Isaiah 40:28-31
S. W. N. What does it mean?
Dealing with it all
Letting Jesus Out of the Box
"Dusty's Redemption" Short Story
Can we have a time of dialouge
Prodigal Son Blog