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Here you go Roy. . . . 1 Corinthians 13 Love: The Superior Way 1 If I speak the languages of men and of angels, but do not have love, I am a sounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 If I have [the gift of] prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so that I can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. 3 And if I donate all my goods to feed the poor, and if I give my body to be burned, but do not have love, I gain nothing. 4 Love is patient; love is kind. Love does not envy; is not boastful; is not conceited; 5 does not act improperly; is not selfish; is not provoked; does not keep a record of wrongs; 6 finds no joy in unrighteousness, but rejoices in the truth; 7 bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. 8 Love never ends.

Congrats to Dustin!! Good things come in small packages!!

TLB, The moors are so lovely--when I went it was late fall--you bundle up--a berber scarf is a must--and you just walk and walk and take it all in. Dead heather--wild ponies--it is beautiful!! Rather gothic!! As an aside. . . the BEST fish and chips I ever had was in Torquay. Very fun place to visit. We did stop at a B&B along the way to Torquay ---some very pretty small town. . . we had to ask where there was a B&B because it was not advertised. The only place for miles to stay. . . Finally found it and the guy answered the door in his underwear. . . it was so funny. . . yaked at us the whole time. . . dragged us around his garden. . . would NOT let us have a double bed. . . finally some other guests arrived for him to bother. . . Very interesting stay there. It was hilarious.

Well, I am actually with Mark Clarke on this one--why did it bother you? A group of Christians praising the Lord at a church should hardly seem odd. Why would this group of big hearted Christians--cry and thank Jesus? Why would they show emotion? What is it that moves them--should they not be comfortable and able to praise in a church? Were they waving their hands or raising them? Not to be rude, but your attitude does seem a bit misplaced. When someone prays--I often thank Jesus as I am moved by His goodness and grace. Thanking Jesus--get on your nerves? We pray together don't we? Perhaps it is not theatrics, but genuine worship and praise. Emotion is a part of that--it is lovely that they are comfortable in their faith in Jesus and willing to worship together. If the fruit of those in that church is good. . . I would stick around and learn exactly what it is that moves them to tears and praise.

There is nothing wrong with responsible gun ownership IMHO, but when I think of TWI leadership--responsible is just NOT my next thought. Scary people.

When I was in Oxford I used to go to the same Chinese food take-away every night. Chinese take-away is different in GB--better. The Indian food is awesome. You are a bit curry mad though. The pizza? Well, I opt American over GB for that one. Maybe I just never found the right place. I still think whoever invents ice in GB will make a mint!! I still have the recipe and am willing to share it. Why such a precious commodity? Cadbury really needs to expand here. I love their cakes and such. . . .hmmmm :) My friends from India who live in GB and don't have a great deal of money. . . . went all out and made me a roasted lamb dinner. They were so proud of it. . . a real treat for me. . . well, I don't like lamb. . . at all!! I had to sit there and eat every bite and smile and ohhhhh and ahhhhh. It was painful! But, it was so sweet of them--I know they couldn't really afford it. I would have been happier with some rice and Pan. We don't have XXX mints here either!! See, GB offers lots of great options. My first experience with brussel sprouts was in GB-- Who says travel does not expand ones horizon!!

I would just stick to the baking dish the first time Now I See--it actually rises and I would hate to see it spill over. These are awesome desserts and so easy. The English make the best puddings--well, they pretty much call all desserts pudding--but they are yummy. I bought a bunch of little cookbooklets when I was there last and use them all the time. I am now on the hunt for clotted cream--you mentioned it is sold in glass jars. Just the thought of a proper tea makes me smile. When I was younger I used to get to go to fancy hotels and have tea once in awhile --so fun. I found my manners quickly in those places!!

Maybe some of us Rascal, but, I see so much love of right and a real depth of wisdom in so many things you write. Real compassion for those hurt. I recognize those attributes--the Lord has them. That heart and stirrings of humble understanding comes from above. You and I have both seen that . . . knowledge without love. . . . ?? Not always pretty. TWI was full of puffed up people who THOUGHT they knew the truth. Sad thing is. . . . many still do. Just to stay on topic--JAL is a prime example with that last letter. I hope someday soon he does understand what a significant Christian movement really is.

Some of us might do well to heed that advice White Dove. You were in a cult and they taught you error. Sadly, some still cling doggedly to it-- Some ex-way do want to know who Jesus is and humble themselves before Him. We ask. If you don't even believe we are to keep our eyes on Jesus--how can you speak with such authority as to who He is?? It is the sheep who hear the His voice. We follow Him. Don't you think He would let us know who He is? I really feel bad for you. I truly do.

I remember Guy Fawkes day dances--so fun!! Twinky, the wonderful scene you described makes me miss the UK so much. I can't get there for awhile--but I can dream. It really is just about my favorite place to be. I love taking the bus--"Two returns please" and hanging out with the people. Going to Nottinghill and Portobello Road!! Car boot sales and country walks!! The British Museum is the BEST!! Maybe now that Obama is president I can stop wearing the Canadian Maple Leaf when I visit. LOL I agree==English food can be great, but can I give you all the recipe for ice?? I hear it is pretty easy to make and rather cheap!! LOL :) People seem rather shocked when it is requested. . . a delicacy?? Just teasing!! kinda. . . . I love GB. My in-laws live there--my neices are British--my brother-in-law saves the world with Oxfam--just a wonderful place!!

Oh My Gosh!! That really does make the most sense!! I never thought of that, but other than his bloated sense of self-importance--that really seems spot on!

Here is the Sticky Toffee recipe from the same book. I didn't look to closely--someone else may have posted the same one. Pudding 6Oz stoned dates-roughly chopped 1/2 pint boiling water 2 OZ butter 6 Oz Caster sugar 8 Oz flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 medium egg 1 tsp baking soda i tsp vanilla Sauce 2 Oz butter 3 Oz brown sugar 2 Tbsp double or single cream Set oven to 350. Pour the boiling water over the dates and the baking soda and leave to stand. Cream the butter and sugar together in a bowl until pale in color. Gradually stir in the egg, flour, and baking powder. Stir in the dates with the liquid and lastly the vanilla. Put the mixture into a greased 2 1/2 pt ovenproof dish and bake for approx 40 minutes until risen and firm to the touch. Make the sauce by boiling the ingredients together for 2 minutes and pour over warm pudding. Serves 4-6

Now I See Here is that English Recipe for Chocolate Fudge Pudding. It is a baked thingy--a little spongy and so good. Pudding 4 Oz butter 4 Oz caster sugar 2 Medium eggs 3 OZ self rising flour 2 Tbsp cocoa powder 1/2 tsp vanilla 1-2 tbsp milk Sauce 4 Oz soft brown sugar 2 tbsp cocoa 1/2 pint boiling water Set oven to 375. Place all pudding ingredients into a bowl and beat well into a soft consistency. Put into a 2 1/2 Pint ovenproof dish. Make the sauce by combining the sugar and cocoa in a bowl and adding the hot water. Mix well. Pour this sauce over the pudding mixture. Bake for 40 minutes. Turn out pudding(I never do) and a thick chocolate sauce will have formed. I serve this warm with whipping cream beaten not quite thick(a little runny) and since it is sweet I only add a bit of sugar to the cream. Sometimes I will make a brown sugar and vanilla whipped cream to go with it. Whipping cream is fun to experiment with. You can add cream cheese to make it thick--or try different essences--like butter rum or almond. Hope you like it--it is a family favorite here!

Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. Carrying a gun to church doesn't quite fit the tone does it? The fact that it was made obvious(He was packing) to a room full of supposed clergy makes it even more bizarre. What a twisted and morally bankrupt place Way World really is. The antitithesis of Christian thought and the mirror image practice of all that the bible warns us against. Yet there are some who still actually believe that such a group of unrepentant predators were given the truth about the hidden things of God. More likely God hid it FROM them.

I think it is the same as black strap--but that stuff is nasty. I use corn syrup when it calls for the lighter treacle. I actually try to avoid the recipes that call for it--and stick to those I am sure of the actual ingredients. :) Suet seems to be popular as well. Isn't that for birds? LOL My brother-in-law brought me some clotted cream. It is just not the same here. I just love it, but who wouldn't? People cpmplain about English food, but I always have great food when I visit. The best is the old caravan set up on the side of the road selling kabobs. Now, I am not saying they actually ARE alley-cat kabobs, but it is surely a gamble. We buy HP sauce at our grocery store and digestive bisquits--sometimes we can get winegums and on occasion orange squash(A drink). It is comfort for me. . . . reminds me of being a kid in GB. I sometimes make bagettes and pour on the brown HP --- just makes me happy! Doesn't take much-right? I will post my favorite pudding recipe. It is really so easy and sooooo good. I bet you would love it. I will put it in your toffee pudding thread soon. Give it a try--it is awesome.

What happened to Guy Fawkes day? Is it now bonfire day? Hmmm I might have missed something.. Speaking of baked potatoes--and English Fare --a tuna jacket is probably one of the most interesting English pub foods I have ever ordered and NOT eaten. I have never seen soo much creamed tuna in one place. Very scary. I have great pudding recipes from my English cook books--you all can make a pudding out of anything. Maybe we can start an English pudding thread where the recipes are posted. I make them all the time. Treacle is a bit hard to come by here though.--Suet--not a big seller. Now, what I want to know is where to get my hands on some serious clotted cream. I make the mock stuff--it just doesn't cut it. Scones --jam--and clotted cream are just the best thing ever invented--washed down with a pot of tea--HEAVEN!! I miss the UK--cadbury cakes and orange barely water. My neices live on marmite sandwiches. Ever try one? Who says the English don't know food??

I didn't see Jesus mentioned here? The way God has actually spoken to us--once and for all. Long ago God spoke to the fathers by the prophets at different times and in different ways. In these last days, He has spoken to us by [His] Son, whom He has appointed heir of all things and through whom He made the universe. He is the radiance of His glory, the exact expression of His nature, and He sustains all things by His powerful word. How can you speak of salvation and not speak of Jesus? But, I also wonder how you can speak of true salvation and not speak of enduring? It cheapens everything to speak of a one time confession and voila--permanent salvation. Issues of saving faith and an empty hand to recieve it run deep. You said in the gospels they were saved by being faithful to God throughout their lifetime. I hate to break it to you, but we too must be faithful through out our lifetime. That comes with true salvation. Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to make you stand in the presence of His glory--blameless with great joy. He who has begun a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus. I don't believe as others do here--that God will snatch your salvation from you. . . . it is a gift freely given paid for at great cost. It runs contrary to God's nature of faithfulness. It is actually an insult to who God is.The verses used to support this notion are few and run contrary to many others--they must really be examined. BUT, true Christians endure--faith is built by Christ--through a lifetime--often of trials and suffering. It is a life long relationship--a marriage--a submission of our own will to His. I am sick to bits of TWI's "Administrations" and cheap grace. What use is it my brethren if someone says he has faith but he has no works? Can that faith save him? If someone SAYS they have faith, but what does their life say??? A one time confession is NOT evidence of salvation. Salvation is not a one time experience--it is a lifelong experience. Saving faith--get down on your knees and ask for saving faith.

One of the hallmarks of a Wierwille sychophant is arrogance. It was palpable in every action. I don't believe it just vanishes without some humbling from up above. Seems an apology would require some cognizance of wrong behavior. From the volume of offshoots taking their rightful place in the Kingdom of Cults--the ones who did the most damage are busy and an apology seems unlikely. I am sure there are those who have understood the pain caused--probably the ones who had an actual conscience going in and managed to keep a semblance of it until leaving. The ones who strived not to destroy others. I know many here have grieved behavior, as have I. . . . But as for the "Big Shots"--I am not holding my breath.

Any good tips for peeling those suckers? I used to have this awesome peeler that worked GREAT!! But, like the socks in the dryer -it disappeared. I will make this--sounds great and this time of year I have alot of this squash.

We have been composting for years. The only thing I don't like is the Fisher Cats love the compost. They used to come when we had it out behind the barn, but now we moved it to the garden area---they leave it alone. We have those black compost maker thingys. Are you kidding? Tom's favorite topic--compost. Doesn't do much for me though. Volunteers are just plants that came up on their own. At least that is what I call them. We usually have some--squash--tomatoes--potatoes. The sunflowers were a joy though. Wish I knew how to post a picture of the plot--very pretty area--lilacs and willows screen it and the soil is so rich--none of that red clay! LOL The kids used to have a roadside stand--they did good with it--but again--mom did all the weeding.

Hi Twinky, You know I HAVE to read this thread--- Thanks for the update. I lost my LEATHER couch because my older cat Chandler did this same thing. Turns out it was a UTI. You have to find out if it is a physical thing first. If they have pain when they use the litter box--they can associate the two--and will find another spot. If it is behavior--it can be their passive-agressive acting out LOL--either way--a trip to the vet seems in order. They can actually give them something for anxiety. Kitty Prozac!! It is a pain in the neck---eventually we end up throwing things away when they get like this. I had waited YEARS to get those beautiful sofa's. Gone Baby Gone!! I kept Chandler though!! LOL Off Topic, something I always wondered when I used to watch Kim and Aggie. What is biological washing powder? Or sugar soap for that matter? I went to a DIY store a few times in GB--but only for paint. Honestly, I do wonder what those two things are.

Ever since the kids were little--we have been playing summer baseball in the hay field. Birthdays--picnics--just a fun tradition. All their friends would play--it was pretty well a highlight. As my daughter and her friends grew--their baseball ability grew. They were all on teams--awesome players!! Really fine athletes. Hubby, being the kind man he is, still pitched to them like they were 5. I will never forget it. This one girl Jennie--a STAR player got up there. Hubby threw her a sweet pitch and she wailed that thing. . . . . . . right into his . . . .well, let's just say. . . . . all the men here, if they saw it happen, would have said "OucHHHHHHhhhhhhh" He didn't walk straight for awhile. I remember him laying on the ground in horrible pain--trying to assure Jennie he was okay(once he started breathing again) Needless to say, I closed it out. He never threw them a fat pitch again. I do have some great pictures though.

All we had this year are volunteers--too busy---but we had 3 beautiful sunflowers the sprung up in the plot--and potaoes and tomatoes grew in the compost!! LOL Kim, Tom can grow an amazing garden--however, I am the designated weeder--funny how that works.

I know you asked for pumpkin recipes. . . . my kids would never eat anything with pumpkin--unless I lied to them and told them it was something else. Same with Zuchinni bread. Worked when they were little--they have caught on now--so, I just don't make it. But. . . . this is a good Pumpkin Bar recipe. I am sure you can use fresh pumpkin in these if you like. Ingredients: 3 eggs 1-2/3 cups sugar 1/2 cup vegetable oil One 16-ounce can pumpkin 2 cups flour 2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup each: nuts and raisins Ingredients for Icing 3 ounces cream cheese 1/2 cup butter 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups confectioners sugar Bars: Combine all ingredients and spread in 13 x 9-inch greased and floured pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes at 350 degrees. Icing: Beat all ingredients until creamy and thick. Spread on cooled pumpkin bars

This one is easy --and a really nice combination--the cranberries give it a zing and say "Fall". :) Cranberry Orange Quick Bread Ingredients 1 cup all purpose flour 1 cup whole wheat flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup orange juice 1 each orange zested, with juice 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 3/4 cup sugar 1 egg 1 cup cranberries, coarsely chopped 1/4 cup toasted and chopped walnuts Directions Grease a 9 X 5 loaf pan with wax paper or parchment paper inside. Combine flours, sugar, baking soda, stir to mix and set aside. In large bowl, combine orange juice, oil, sugar and egg. Beat with mixer. Slowly add dry ingredients and stir in orange zest and cranberries. Pour in loaf pan and bake at 325 degrees F for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Turn out onto wire rack to cool.