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I have seen this forum grow over the years that I have been apart of this great group. Stan, I am so grateful that YAHWEH lead you to start this forum. My memories are the many Biblical Subjects that have been discuss here. The people I have come to know and respect. Pastor Matthew is a man that has kept us on track with respect and dignity. Many subjects have drawn a lot of heat, but also a lot of thoughtfulness and learning, pros and cons. It has truly made a difference in my life. Many times I had to research more and more and it helped me. I have truly learned a lot from so many people here. This forum is truly a blessing to all of us. We all may not agree on every point at this time, but I hope that as the time of the signs are clearer, each of us will move in the right direction to be save. I truly value all of the comments here on this forum and those who wrote them. Each one of us bring something of importance to the table. This wonderful forum has open up our minds and our deepest thoughts to express them to others. I give honor to YAHWEH for Stan and to HIS GREAT GLORY to allow us to speak to one another. I hope that we all will draw closer together and to meet each other when YAHSHUA comes. Again, thank you Stan! Grace and Blessing from on High to All!

I have to say, its been quite a ride, so far. All kinds of dynamics at play, different ones each year. It has all been a good learning experience. I appreciate all of the members, even the ones I have "argued" with, everyone that comes here has their own unique contribution and experiences. Kudos to Stan & Gail for putting up with us all; especially me. lol There are a few members who have been very supportive of me, and that has been a major blessing in my life. I also met someone about 16 years ago on the forum, and we were penpals for around 15 years. Sadly that person died last year before we could meet. Ill only be 85 years young if we do another 20 years!

WOW, 20 years since this community started. We had celebrated the birth of children, mourned the death of members, rejoiced when some got married who met here. Some have been 'cursed' for being in the wrong political parties. We have seen people join the church thru here and have seen people leave the church thru here. What are your memorial moments?

I read an article by a "time analyst" who opined that the latter rain outpouring of the Holy Spirit would start on May 31. Don't know if I'm on board with that; but it is at least as valid as hch's claims. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1nuyY2150s

5 Things You Didn't Know About Lawrence of Arabia On May 19, 1935, T.E. Lawrence, also known as "Lawrence of Arabia," died in England from injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash six days earlier. Here are 5 things you probably didn’t know about Lawrence of Arabia... The Real “Lawrence of Arabia” Was a Man of Short Stature While six-foot, three-inch Peter O’Toole cut a towering figure as the lead in the 1962 epic biopic “Lawrence of Arabia,” the real Lawrence was only five feet, five inches tall. Lawrence remained self-conscious about his height, which may have been caused by a childhood case of the mumps. He Never Had Any Battlefield Training In 1914, the British military sent Lawrence on an archaeological expedition of the Sinai Peninsula and Negev Desert, a research trip that was actually a cover for a secret military survey of areas controlled by the Ottoman Turks. Once World War I began, Lawrence joined the British military as an intelligence officer in Cairo. In 1916, in spite of his nonexistent military training, he helped to lead battlefield expeditions and dangerous missions behind enemy lines during the two-year Arab Revolt against the Turks. Lawrence Re-enlisted After the War Using Fake Names After completing his diplomatic service under Churchill, Lawrence returned to the military in 1922 by enlisting in the Royal Air Force. But in an attempt to avoid the glare of celebrity, he did so under a pseudonym: John Hume Ross. Months later, the press revealed his secret, and he was discharged. Lawrence subsequently enlisted as a private in the Royal Tank Corps, but under the assumed name Thomas Edward Shaw, a nod to his friend, the famed Irish writer George Bernard Shaw. This is the name he used when he published a translation in English of Homer’s Odyssey. This is the name he used when he published an English translation of Homer’s Odyssey. He Refused Knighthood King George V summoned Lawrence to Buckingham Palace on October 30, 1918. Lawrence hoped that the private audience was to discuss borders for an independent Arabia, but instead the king wished to bestow a knighthood on his 30-year-old subject. Believing that the British government had betrayed the Arabs by reneging on a promise of independence, Lawrence told the befuddled monarch that he was refusing the honor before turning and walking out of the palace. Lawrence Died in Motorcycle Accident Lawrence owned a number of Brough Superior motorcycles and was an avid motorcyclist. He was speeding along the English countryside on one of his bikes on May 13, 1935, when he swerved to avoid hitting several boys riding their bicycles. However, he clipped one of the bikes and was thrown forward over the handlebars. Lawrence never recovered from his massive brain injuries and died six days later at the age of 46.

Promise All their troubles Psalm 34:17 The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles. I posted this yesterday but it was not there today so I reposted it.

Promise The Lord delivereth Psalm 34:19 Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the Lord delivereth him out of them all.

We will be home before another 20 years elapses Doubting Thomas

STAN WOW 20 years===== time to get out the kazoos and confetti === Hip Hip Hurray dgrimm60

There was one time I was posting my Sabbath School lesson texts for the week. I hadn't remembered that I had used The Clear Word as one of the Bible versions. A group of one or two people certainly noticed, and they gave me a very hard time over that "error". I haven't used this Bible recently with all the times I've had my hard drive erased when installing programs, notably Windows 10. Also this version mixed up two sets of Bible books, which caused a lot of confusion and lost time. It's been a good experience. Thank you, Stan.