waysider

I've been dead since 1959!

A lot of people who do this are older people who still expect you to "count back". (Which is not a problem if they don't mess with you.) But, this only makes it worse because you start by counting up to the next nickel------in pennies.

I see you haven't lost your sense of humor.

Hi, Doc Enticement has always been a part of TWI's M.O. I'm sorry they did this to you. It looks like maybe J___ had genuine feelings for you and that scared the parents and leadership. That doesn't fit well with "the plan" unless you become one of them as well. I'm glad you didn't. Perhaps next time something similar happens to you, you will be a bit wiser for the lesson. That is, indeed, something to be thankful for. "A pyramid scheme for Jesus"

1.Do you like it or hate it? I like it a lot, especially the depth that is focused in the center. Also, the lighting is really warm and inviting. It has a very soft, inviting texture to it. 2. Could you live with it? Absolutely!(of course, I actually would have no where to display it.) I think it would be best displayed in a setting that would maximize natural lighting that would approximate the lighting of the work. 3. What does it make you feel? A sense of innocence lost but not forgotten. Actually, it reminds me of an Iris DeMent song called Childhood Memories. I wish I could stand in front of the real thing and get a feel for the texture.

Darn! I can hear it but I can't name it-----yet.

In Fellow laborers, our jobs had to meet three requirements. 1. At least 40 hours (regardless of pay.) 2.Must not conflict with the F.L. schedule or obligations. 3. Provide opportunities to witness and promote "PLAF(The Wonder Class)". If it didn't meet that criteria you were expected to find a new one. (Not an easy task in Podunk, USA.)

At about the same time, there was a guy in Cleveland(Bill Mc.) who was somewhat like a counterpart of these guys. He had developed quite a large group of devoted followers. I strongly suspect he also disagreed with the centralization of funds. He was given the bum's rush in short order. The whole Cleveland movement almost fell apart as a result. There was a lot of damage control. Any other Cleveburgers recall the details?

I, too, am of the opinion that part of the purpose of P.O.O.P. was to cover up the scandalous behaviors.. However, I think that was only a secondary motivation. I believe the real reason was to keep a ship bearing gold afloat as it traversed the stormy seas of scrutiny. ('nother words, don't kill the goose that lays the golden egg)

Which one was filmed first, that one or the one about eggs?

Aw man! I love that tune. There's a Choctaw Lake not far from here and I think about it every time I drive by it. (The movie, on the other hand, s-u-c-k-e-d to high heaven.)

Yeah, I remember the stuff about adultery in the scriptures being a reference to spiritual idolatry but I never for a minute realized they were trying to say that it superseded the meaning of sexual adultery and therefore made it OK. I thought they were saying it added another dimension to the already understood meaning. Of course, now we know it was just a lame excuse to rationalize unacceptable behavior. Wierwille had less "spiritual perception" than last year's chia pet. I still find it hard to believe how absolutely naive I must have been.

Dust thou art---------

2x post

Anyone interested in a Fender Bassman?This will be going to Ebay soon.http://www.harpgear.com/bassman.htmlThis is one of Jason Ricci's personal amps.For those who don't know, Jason is one of the hottest young harp players on the planet right now.(Don't know what amp he is using on this clip.)

Awwww, never mind. It was just the Taco Swell I had for dinner the night before. Guess I shoulda listened to that little talking dog when he said, "Drop the chalupa!"

This is where the revelation part (supposedly) came into play. God (supposedly) gave the person a gift ministry. The ordination ceremony was merely a formality to publicly recognize the gift. The person was prophesied over at the ceremony. That gave it all an apparent certification of authenticity. Can't argue with it. Gawd gives the gifts to whom He sees fit, regardless of age, dontchaknow? <_<

Happy Birthday, A la prochaine!! It's your day to "rule".

"If you have an erection that lasts more than four hours, immediately call The Gu!n3ss Book Of Records,"

None of us are free.

58

Didn't John T@hns3nd do a Way Tree class on tape? How about Dealing With The Adversary? It was live when I took it but I would think it must have been taped sooner or later, no?