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Just in time for..erm… Sunday, here is an appropriate optical illusion for you. As you see in the photo below, something is bothering Mr. Claus, and is preventing him in doing what he does. Can we join our strength and help him decide what to do next? I know you've probably seen these type gazillion of times, but on the other hand most of our illusions are variation of a variation. The problem with this vertical, is that optical illusions just aren't being produced or invented at the rate we post them.

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Cramer's 6 Stocks in 60 Seconds: BIG TIBX ICE GG MCD MLNX (Update 1)
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NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Here's what Jim Cramer had to say on CNBC's "Squawk On The Street" Friday:
Cramer said Big Lots (BIG) has been down on its luck after a takeover fell through but the company remains not one of his favorites. He was also downbeat on Tibco Software (TIBX) after the company lowered guidance and then beat that lowered number.BIG ended the week up 2.2% while TIBX soared 7.8%.
Cramer is a fan of the new Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) with NYSE Euronext (NYX) attached, calling the combined company a powerhouse. He also called owning McDonald's (MCD) ahead of the fiscal cliff an "interesting" proposition.Investors were cool to ICE, sending shares down 3%. MCD stock ended the day flat.
Cramer was not a fan of owning gold miners like Gold Corp (GG) , saying that he still prefers the SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) . He also urged using caution when owning Mellanox (MLNX) , which was a very hot stock earlier in the year.GG stock fell 1.5% at the close while MLNX jumped 4.7%.
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Human Touch congratulates Tim Clark! He defeated Tiger Woods in the Accenture Match Play Championship on Thursday. Tim capitalized on several mistakes Tiger made, winning 4 and 2. Way to go Tim!
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When it comes to teaching or training others in the use of Adobe products, there's no better qualification than being certified by Adobe. By becoming an Adobe Certified Instructor (ACI), you can be confident that you'll get the support you need to make your Adobe classes successful, with access to a wide range of Adobe resources - including training materials, timely product updates, and promotional opportunities.
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But, even introverts can become bored of their own company occasionally. So, I made myself a new friend: this is my newest painting, "Portrait of a Girl Reading." If I had to hazard a guess, I'd say that's a book of poetry she's holding on to -- probably Emerson or Yeats. Coincidentally, those are two of my favorite poets as well. Happily, she's so immersed in her own book, that she's perfectly content to let me continue on with reading Game of Thrones in peace now that I'm done painting her.
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Outpatient Commitment on the Ground: Listening to Consumers and Providers
Current debate and research on outpatient commitment (OPC) has examined whether OPC is (1) clinically effective or (2) ethically acceptable, yet little research has sought the voices of consumers and mental health providers who are most intimately impacted by outpatient commitment. Our research was specifically interested in the perspective that consumers and providers had about OPC. Qualitative interviews were conducted with nine consumers on OPC orders and eight treatment providers associated with these consumers. Three major themes emerged. First, consumers voiced an ambiguous sense of personal control in the context of OPC orders. Second, consumers and mental health providers maintained inconsistent understandings of outpatient commitment. Finally, all consumers reported an improvement in their life after being on OPC. Based on these findings, we suggest methods by which mental health providers could facilitate a collaborative relationship with consumers despite working within a context of OPC orders.
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Dealers should also seek a supplier that is willing to help train retail sales associates about product knowledge and how to present natural stone products to their consumers.
In addition, suppliers should provide insight into the local market: what is selling, what materials are hot or up-and-coming, what is the right price point in the clientele. Dealers should be comfortable enough to ask their suppliers if there are key price points that are missing on the show floor, and they should be continually reassessing the product assortment to better serve their clientele.
Finding fabricators
Your stone suppliers should also be your first source for finding qualified fabricators.
"We can guide retailers to which fabricators to use when they need pricing as the key reason for selection; fabricators when they need quality in both manufacturing and installation; and, fabricators when they need custom work or special finishes," Llerena said.
You should do a basic background check with the Better Business Bureau and Angie's List, the web-based membership service that provides consumer ratings for local businesses, to ensure the fabricators you are considering are providing quality work. Also, don't discount word-of-mouth from family, friends and other business owners.
The Marble Institute of America (MIA) is the trade organization that serves the stone industry. It offers a database of members who adhere to a code of ethics in the business. Membership requires that the contractor has been in business for a certain period of time, agrees to the code of ethics and pays the membership fee.
The MIA offers an accreditation program for fabricators and commercial contractors that recognizes those companies that meet the industry's highest standards for business activities, product knowledge, fabrication and installation. To earn MIA accreditation, a company must complete an intensive, rigorous process that includes documentation of its business and employment practices, letters of recommendation, a written examination and site visits to the facility and completed jobs.
The Stone Fabricator's Alliance, an organization comprised of fabrication and restoration professionals from around the world, works to improve the quality of fabrication and restoration methods and practices among its members.


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Steel Magnolias has almost enough old-fashioned charm and tart humor to transcend a predictable plot that borders on soap opera.
The CATCO production of Robert Harling's two-act play is graced by six performers who work together smoothly to create a winning ensemble.
The four scenes of the play bring those six together for the key moments of a couple of eventful years. Each scene takes place in the beauty salon run by sunny, sassy Truvy Jones (Gail Griffith) in a small town in Louisiana.
The play opens on the wedding day of frail, determined Shelby (Andrea Schmitt), who is joined at the salon by her mother, M'Lynn (Sarah Behrens). It's also the first day at work for newcomer Annelle (Kelly Strand), whose nerves are not soothed by feisty, recently widowed Clairee (Josie Merkle) and crabby neighbor Ouiser (Jackie Bates).
As the years scroll by, secrets are revealed, gossip is exchanged, relationships begin and end, and the circle of life continues.
Director Steven Anderson allows the rhythm of the show to develop naturally and without straining for laughs, although the play sometimes drags, particularly as it approaches its inevitable conclusion. The players don't necessarily sound as if they're from Louisiana, but their lightly Southern accents are consistent.
Schmitt's likable Shelby is perhaps too sturdily grounded to make the audience believe she is risking her life at every turn. The scenes with her mother are often more affable than edgy.
Strand makes an intriguing Annelle, remaining an outsider even as she makes friends in the group, and Griffith is an agreeably relaxed presence as Truvy. Merkle and Bates spar with a gusto possible only with longtime friendship.
Jakyung Seo's crisp, bright lighting enhances the sense that these characters are performing for one another even as they go about their daily lives, and Ruth Boyd's costumes don't restrict the action to a particular era.
Michael Brewer's detailed but unfussy set allows the women room to move around, pair up, and talk, talk, talk.
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It's an in-your-faith chasm
She's Mormon. He's evangelical Christian. But that's only the start of this couple's religious challenges.
By SHERRI DAY
Published May 6, 2007
ST. PETERSBURG - On Sundays after church, Tom and Libit Jones head to the beach. Together, they scout for seashell treasures: cat's paws and worms.
Hand in hand, visors slung low, arms wrapped around each other, they stop to smooch as the sun starts its slow slip down.
Their public affection camouflages a deep divide.
Tom, 63, is an evangelical Christian, raised in a Kentucky Southern Baptist church. Libit, 52, is Mormon, raised in a Texas congregation of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Both consider themselves faithful Christians who believe in Jesus Christ and the promise of eternal life. Both want the other to convert. But Tom runs Christian Research & Counsel, a ministry designed to educate the public about what he calls "counterfeits of Christianity."
His work focuses on Mormons and Jehovah's Witnesses.
"My purpose is not to make my wife look foolish or any Mormon look foolish," said Tom, a retired graphic designer who runs the ministry from their home. "It's my job to try to lead them to Christ. ...Obviously, my goal is to see my wife experience eternal life."
Libit, a painter and art teacher, has learned to deal.
"Tom feels like he's been called to this ministry, " she said. "And if I believe he is trying to follow Christ and live a Christ-like life, then I can't argue with him on that."
Separate by design
The Joneses will celebrate their 26th wedding anniversary in October. It hasn't been an easy journey. There have been major conflicts and fierce discussions. She left him - twice.
The couple have struggled to find their own space in the nooks and crannies of each other's faith.
They met in 1978 when Tom, who owned a graphic design firm in Louisville, hired Libit. He was nearing divorce. Eventually, the two began dating.
Neither was particularly religious. Libit had been excommunicated from the Mormon Church in her early 20s for what she describes as worldly living. Tom was a "lousy Christian," baptized as a child without full appreciation for his faith.
But as they talked of marriage, Tom said he wanted a deeper relationship with God. So did Libit. And she wanted a church wedding.
A friend recommended the Episcopal Church. They were married by an Episcopal priest in 1981 aboard the Bonnie Bell, a paddle wheel boat on the Ohio River.
For just over a year, the faith seemed a good fit. But Libit grew dissatisfied.
The couple disagree on when and how much they church shopped, but Libit recalls longing for the faith of her childhood.
"It came to me as an answer to prayer that I knew where I belonged and it did make a difference where I was going to church, " she said. "Finally, I just said, 'I have to go back to the Mormon Church because that's where the truth is.'"
At first, Tom showed an interest in Mormonism. He studied with Mormon missionaries for three months. Then, an Episcopal gave him a book that questioned the central tenets of Mormonism.
Tom became consumed with getting Mormons to prove that their faith lined up with the Bible and mainline Christianity. He engaged Libit in heated debates, loaded her down with religious readings and challenged her to help him research her faith.
About a year and a half into their marriage, overwhelmed with Tom's didactic lectures, Libit left. She stayed away for about two weeks. The second time she left, several years into the marriage, she intended to part for good.
Three months later, she called Tom and said she wanted to come back. She knew he wasn't changing. He didn't expect her to budge either.
"I wanted to figure out how we could make this work," Libit said. "I don't know why we're together. Maybe it's just to show people that opposites can love each other."
They got marriage counseling and Libit chose the facilitator: an evangelical Bible study teacher from Tom's church.
Rules to live by
The couple's faith fissure continues to run deep. Once, Tom spoke of reversing his vasectomy to start a family with Libit. But when they discussed faith, she changed her mind. Tom insisted that his children would be taught his views about Mormonism. She couldn't bear raising a child amid religious tension.
The couple hit on some rules to help them stay together. Chief among them: don't debate the differences in their faiths, and try to be respectful.
Over the years, thanks to Libit, Tom has softened his evangelism tactics. When she rides in his car, he removes the magnet that advertises his Web site, WhatMormonsDontTell.com. He doesn't protest when Libit prepares food for Mormon missionaries, and he has helped decorate Mormon facilities when she is in charge of elaborate productions.
Libit, in turn, accompanies Tom on mission trips to Palmyra, N.Y. - the birthplace of the Mormon Church - where local Mormons stage a production about the church's history. While Tom and other volunteers pass out leaflets to visitors, Libit sometimes helps serve the volunteers meals, even when her presence strains the conversation.
Occasionally, Libit attends classes and small group sessions at Tom's church, Calvary Chapel in St. Petersburg.
"Sometimes, I have to bite my tongue," said Libit. "I'll want to share something, but I know it probably is not appropriate because they're not expecting that from me. Or, if I can share some bit of light, I will."
Tom respects her leadership in the Gulfport congregation of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the formal name of the Mormon Church.
Rather than talk about religion with her husband, she prays. "I am asking God to send things his way, things to read or people that he meets that can open his eyes to the truth," Libit said. "Things happen in God's time."
Two faiths, one love
In his ministry work, Tom peppers entire neighborhoods with door hangers that warn about Mormon missionaries. He writes pamphlets such as "What the Mormon Church Really Thinks of Christ" and gives them to people who have questions about loved ones that show in interest in becoming Mormons. His ministry costs about $12, 000 a year to operate, with most of the funds coming from donations.
Tom estimates that he counsels 75 to 100 people a year. Those who have used his services, which are free, say his spiritual struggles with his wife make him more credible.
"He deals with it every day, " said Sharon Stoltzfus, an apartment manager in Palmyra, N.Y., who reached out to Tom when her son was recruited by Mormon missionaries.
Tom says he will never give up on his wife. He writes her love letters, laced with arguments on following mainline Christianity. They disagree on what it takes to gain eternal life. Tom won't comment on Libit's fate, leaving judgment to God. Libit believes Tom will make it to the lowest kingdom of glory.
Until then, on Earth, they remain devoted to each other.
He loves her unselfish spirit. She's smitten by his kind heart. They play Boggle together, attend art shows and pray before meals together - though they understand that they pray to different Gods.
"I believe it's my job to love her like the Bible says, like Jesus loved the church, and to me that means complete sacrifice of whatever interests me at the time," Tom said.
For Libit, there are no regrets.
"He's good to me," Libit said. "And the idea of divorcing, on what grounds? If you look at the Scripture, grounds for divorce are pretty much fornication or adultery. That's not happening."
Times researchers Angie Drobnic Holan and John Martin contributed to this report. Sherri Day can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com or (813) 226-3405.
Fast Facts:
What they believe
Tom and Libit Jones have been married for 25 years. For much of that time, they've disagreed stridently on the topic of faith. Here are some of their main views.
He believes:
- Jesus Christ is the son of God.
- God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit are one.
- Smoking, alcohol and caffeine are not sinful. But he avoids consuming substances that are unhealthy.
- The Bible is the final and authoritative word of God.
She believes:
- Jesus Christ is the son of God.
- God the Father, Son and Holy Ghost are three separate Gods united in one purpose.
- God's health law includes no smoking, caffeine or alcohol.
- God revealed more Scriptures after the Bible, including the Book of Mormon.


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The Theory of Evolution
When it comes to polls, there are more Theistic-Evolutionists than there are Atheists (who usually accept Evolution) in America.
I am going to ask you all a question, and then I'm going to add some context...
Do you accept Evolution? Why or why not?
Keep in mind that the Scientific Definition for a "Theory" is: An explanation for a collection of facts. What is a fact? A fact is a confirmed observation.
Next, Evolution only means the change a population of Organisms experience over time... it has nothing at all to do with Abiogenesis (which is the Origin of Life) or the Big Bang.
So again I ask. Do you accept Evolution? Why or why not?
VCURamFan - That is a good point you brought up. I am glad you did so I can expand on this idea sooner rather than later.
Micro-Evolution is what most Creationists call "Adaptation". And sure, we can go along with that. It's clearly been observed.
Macro-Evolution has been defined as "species to species" transitions. But there are a great many misconceptions about Macro-Evolution.
Technically, no species gives birth to a new species. Macro, is just many instances of Micro over time.
Has this been observed?
I recommend that people google "Ring Species" for observed Speciation in Nature.
Note that it is not the Speciation most desire to see... because that many changes cannot possibly occur in our lifetimes.
However, if you google "20 Year E. Coli Experiment" you'd quickly discover some huge changes Scientists have documented in Bacteria. E. Coli is defined as an oganism that cannot consume Citrate... as it's essentially poisoness. 3 separate and non-related mutations after some 20,000 generations were able to consume Citrate and thrive on it.
The moral of this story? We've not only observed Speciation, but we also have Fossils that show the Species to Species Transition we were unable to witness ourselves.
And soon I feel like I'm going to be discussing the DNA evidence which is truly the smoking gun for Macro-Evolution.
If you need a hand for evidence for evolution at the level of the gene, Im your man. My speciality is NOT evolutionary biology, but i know a fair bit. But you have to keep in mind that I do beleive god made man.
mscomc - I am actually just extremely interested in Evolution. To tell you the truth, I really should be going to School for this because I'm sure I'd be very well prepared! Haha.
So when you say you believe god created man, do you mean you believe god directed the Evolution of man? Or do you simply mean he created Humans in their present form?
Speaking of "Genes". Have you heard about the (relatively) recent Mitochondrial DNA sequencing of Neanderthal bones? Scientists have concluded that they contributed no genes to the modern Human population. There was speculation that they and our direct ancestors the Cro-Magnons may have have had offspring, but we have no evidence of that as of yet. As it looks right now, they descended from Ardipithicus separately from us. Very intriguing.
you have to go back and look at many things:
1) true we now know how to study the level of the gene, but we dont know how: nucletiodes, the first genes, or how to read genes first came about. Right now, science has hypothesized that in early earth (like 60 billions years ago) quantum degeneration of an atom somehow fused to form a single cell.....which is already reallly realllllllly rare. Than we dont seem to know how we got to a functioning gene. Which is a pretty big gap.
2) Also have you seen the intricate details of a human cell? have you see how perfect it is? not just to look at, but thermodynamically and chemically, everything is so perfectly in sync. heres a link i posted for a good harvard medical school video of that -----
3) Speaking of thermodynamics (men can go mad talking about this)....did you know the universe is soooooo thermo perfect, that if gravity at earth surface was even 0.1m/s (+ or -) what it is now....the universe couldnt exist? it wouldnt be stable?
-----There is alot more stuff. In the end, I dont beleive that chance was enough to make this all happen. I beleive there was a holy creator.
One more thing man. Not to change your mind on how you view religion. If you are atheist, that is cool with me man, so dont even sweat .....but i personaly have spent many years educating myself in the natural sciences. And some of my peers always mock me, why do i beleive in god? i cant see him, i cant hear him, or touch him...... I just tell them, i cant see an atom either, but i know its there.
Sorry for the long post. If you want more evolutionary evidence from the persepctive of: enzymes, bio-macromolecules, then i can help. If you are more into comparative anatomy (gorila skull vs human skull) sorry man, i aint that bright.
Take care, malcom
mscomc - Don't apologize. I enjoy long comments!
I'm aware that the body is constantly changing with cell mitosis, but I'm more interested in a population of organisms rather than just one individual. ;-)
Ok, you believe Humans were made in their present form. Have you heard of "inhibitors" governing genes? When these inhibitors shut off for whatever reason, the Junk DNA they were governing turns on and an old trait is expressed that was one fully expressed in our Ancestors. One such trait that appears is a tail.
Not just a fleshy stub... but a fully functional tail complete with bones, muscle and voluntary movement.
That website has a few pictures but I don't endourse it as a "safe for work" website for some Total Recall 3 boobed image much lower down.
The point is, why do we have the blueprints in our DNA for such a gene, if we did not descend from Ape-like creatures?
And what about Chromosome 2 in the Human Genome? It appears to be a fusion of two of the Great Ape's Chromosomes (since Humans have 46 Chromosomes [23 from each parent] and all other Apes have 48).
It would make more sense to me based off of evidence like this (there is much more) that if your god exists, he had a hand in Evolution rather than creating us in our current form.
Uh... Science doesn't depict the Earth as having even been a thought 60 Billion years ago in the Universe... since the Universe has been dated to 13.7 Billion years ago, and the Earth being dated to 4.5 Billion years ago. Abiogenesis is still somewhat in the air. They have had some success in organic chemistry coming together to form very simplistic... uh... what is the word... uh, lets go with "pre-cells"... Haha. It's not quite a cell, but it's on it's way. But I don't even know why we're talking about Abiogenesis, because I'm perfectly fine if your Creator caused the first simple self replicating cells to exist. *shrug* It's the Evolution afterwards that I'm interested in. Forgive me for assuming if this isn't what you meant in your first point, but thats how I interpreted it.
Onto your second point, ah yes. Surprised you didn't use the term "Irreducible Complexity"! Haha. Uh, of course the Cell is very complex. The evidence that Science has so far is that single celled organisms might have started showing up soon after the Earth was formed and they propogated for 2 or 3 Billion years before finally becoming multi-cellular. In a few Billion years, I can see this sort of complexity arising.
Regarding point 3, Thermodynamics is often used to try and discredit Evolution... but it's not properly understood in these terms. We get an almost unlimited amount of energy from the sun so it's not a closed system on Earth. Therefor, this Law is not an issue at all.
I don't know if I like the word "chance" because there are over 100 Billion Galaxies in the Universe. Is it "chance" that at least one of the Stars in all of those galaxies has a planet nearby that has the right conditions for life? I hope there is more life out there... otherwise its an awful waste of space in my opinion.
I'm not specifically Atheist. I mean, we're all Atheist to all of the gods that Humans have come up with throughout History... I just go one further. I'm not convinced by any specific Religion... but I'm personally Agnostic. I do not know if there is a god... and I do not truly think I could possibly know. And thats my position.
Evolution as a theory that all life on Earth is derived from one common ancestor? No.
Micro-Evolution can be observed. However, Macro-Evolution has never been observed, it can only be implied. Thus it is not a fact.
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Mental illness among pets is a growing concern. While quirky pet behavior is common among the animals we love, there are some telltale signs that an animal may have deeper mental issues, according to PetAnim.com.
Dog owners should keep an eye out for obsessive behaviors. Canines who seem unable to stop licking, chewing, pacing or snapping their teeth may be feeling overly anxious. If a dog shows any significant change in their behavior or personality, it's best to take them to a veterinarian as soon as possible.
Cats who display extreme aggression may be suffering from a mental illness. Other symptoms of psychological problems in felines include lethargy, lack of appetite or cat spraying. These traits should be consistent - cats appetites are prone to mild changes day to day, and many enjoy spending an occasional lazy day napping.
Bird owners should be cautious if they notice their feathered friend pulling out their feathers or biting themselves, as these habits are indicative of anxiety.
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There are quite a few documents on the architecture of Couchbase Server including the appropriate sections in the manual for 1.8 and the manual for 2.0. Those obviously reflect how the components come together, but much like an automotive mechanic has a different view of your vehicle than you do, developers of Couchbase see things a little differently.
Couchbase Component Architecture
All of the source for Couchbase Server resides on github. Couchbase itself is made up of a number of different components, including:
- memcached - Core data networking server.
- bucket_engine - Multitenancy plug-in to memcached.
- ep-engine - Persistence plug-in to memcached.
- libvbucket - Library for elastic key hashing.
- vbucketmigrator - Item replication and migration utility.
- libconflate - Library to allow moxi to support dynamic configuration.
- moxi - Proxy for memcached and membase
- membase-cli - Command-line utilities.
- ns_server - Cluster management, monitoring and orchestration, with web UI console and REST administration API.
- memcachetest - The memcachetest tool. A simple test utility for generating a large number of get and set operations.
Building Couchbase from Source
In order to build Couchbase from source you need to ensure that you have installed the necessary pre-requisite components and libraries before you start. Check the Couchbase Manifest page for more details.
You will also need to install the repo tool, which simplifies the process of downloading the individual Github repos that make up the project. You can get a copy of the tool from here.
One downloaded and install you can use repo to clone the necessary repo and crate a structure suitable for building:
$ mkdir couchbase
$ cd couchbase
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$ repo sync
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"Truly, truly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do, he will do also; and greater works than these he will do; because I go to the Father" (John 14:12).
Many charismatic teachers look to the above verse to validate their teaching. They see it as a proof text for the notion that present-day believers can perform miraculous signs and wonders—even more spectacular than Jesus Himself. Reinhard Bonnke, who claims to have raised the dead, is one prominent charismatic who subscribes to that view, and has even written a book offering his interpretation of what Jesus meant by "greater works."
But Bonnke's view not only contradicts church history, it also defies Jesus' teaching in Scripture. In the following audio clip, John MacArthur explains the true, and far more profound, meaning of John 14:12.
One of the great tragedies of the charismatic movement's fixation on miracles is that it drags the focus away from biblical priorities. Rather than bring the life-transforming power of Scripture to bear on a lost and dying world, too many charismatics long for God's power to manifest itself in and through their own experiences.
The Strange Fire conference will be a much-needed biblical response to the wildly unbiblical ideas formed from subjective experience. For more information about Strange Fire, please visit the conference website.
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Thank you John for unveiling this false teaching at a time when it permeates the air waves and our local communities. This teaching has a tremendous following and one that is not easily broken and only by the authentic work of the Holy Spirit will hearts and minds be changed.
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May God bless the Strange Fire Conference, it's leaders and attendees. May the truths expressed there be passed on to darkened hearts to the Glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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I was "born" into a signs and wonders Pentecostal Church, but by the Grace of God, he led me to the truth. This conference is sooo important and I encourage all who have Pentecostal Christian friends, to bring them along!
Personally, I found the signs and wonders very exciting, only instead of leading me to a solid foundation of truth, it resulted in searching for the next dramatic "miracle".
It reminded me of a child when you bring home a new toy. As soon as he sees the new toy, he drops the old one and it is soon forgotten. The trouble is, the "old toy" that I dropped was the love for Gods Word that was so strong when I was first saved. Let no one fool you, it's deception of the worst kind, and what's worse is, that Mr Bonkke probably really believes that he raised someone from the dead. They all lie so convincingly, that they actually start to believe it themselves!! God bless you for hosting such an important event.
I so wish I was in the States to attend such an important Conference. Any one who loves the Lord Jesus Christ will be privilleged to be there.
Thank you Pastor John and all the speakers in the Strange Fire conference, I pray that God will bless you and help you to bring the truth that we desparately need concerning this deceptive gospel which is no gospel at all.
Great conference to attend. Pity I am in South Africa, where this false teaching is so rife. Please Pastor McArthur and the team leave no stone unturned. God bless you all.
I am often reminded of two passages of scripture when I watch the strange fire conflagration on satellite TV:
1) Jesus sent out the 70 (they weren't prosperous since they weren't even supposed to take essentials!). He told them to raise the dead, heal the sick etc since they had "freely received and now should freely give". Upon returning Jesus was full of "attaboys" saying, " I saw satan falling as lightening from heaven", but then said " nevertheless, rejoice not in this but that 'YOUR NAMES ARE WRITTEN IN HEAVEN". Just like satan to sidetrack folks with a dog and pony show that is more fun than sacrificial discipleship to fish for men.
2) Cannot help but remembering Jesus....not in a sold out auditorium for personal notoriety but after having performed jaw-dropping genuine miracles didn't draw attention to self but, on the contrary, said, "See that you don't tell anybody about this." Then they went out and blabbed it everywhere like anybody would do.
NOTE: His genuine, quiet mostly, compassionate ministry shook his world....so did the WORD which he wielded often and skillfully. " A sinful and adulterous generation seeks after a sign"!!
More than 30 years of my life in Christ as a Pentecostal. God has always remained faithful. Thank you John for this insight that I have experienced subjectively to be true. As well as having the objective witness of scripture and history on the matter. Of all the denominations of Christiandom the charismatic groups have in my experience been the least biblically literate. Focusing on a subjective life in the Spirit they have lost sight of the Biblical big picture and subjected themselves unknowingly to a compartmentalized teaching that can lose sight of the purpose of the Christ revealed in the Good News.
I would also like to thank John MacArthur for the sermons, articles and teachings that he shares with so many on this subject. Wish we would have known about the Strange Fire conference early enough to attend. We have learned so much watching your program and reading your website - if there is another conference in the future, we will definitely be there.
I just wanted to say that not all Pentecostal churches do the "signs and wonders" as mentioned earlier. My husband grew up in the Pentecostal church and we currently go to a Pentecostal church where none of these things occur. I am happy to say that the charismatic movement has not touched all Pentecostal churches, just as that purpose-driven nonsense hasn't infected all the other denominations.
The point is - I just wanted to make sure people didn't paint the entire Pentecostal denomination with the same broad brush. I've been going to my current church for nearly three years and I've never seen any behavior remotely like what I've seen in the charismatic churches or have read about online.
I'm so happy that you are able to hold this conference and that you have been so faithful in refuting the claims made by the charismatic churches. I am one of those who came from such a group and now see how awful it really was and stand with you, making sure people I know who were there in that church understand how wrong it is. One of the claims made (just want to mention it) was that God has a perfect will and a permissive will. I have seen nothing in the Bible that describes two wills of God. I believe He has one will - that's it. Isn't this the truth - that God has only one will and it's perfect as it is? God bless you in this project and may the love of Christ and the REAL power of the Holy Spirit be there with you.
Permissive will doctrine isn't limited to charasmatics. it's found in many denominations that aren't charismatic. And some charasmatics deny it altogether.
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One question we frequently hear is "What should I wear to a funeral service?" These days, the answer can be as varied as funeral service itself.
In recent years, the rules around acceptable funeral attire have become much more relaxed than the fairly formal requirements of years ago. While a traditional black suit or dress may still be appropriate for some funerals, you'll find more variety, more color and more casual selections in the attire at most modern services.
When you are determining how to dress, consider where and when the service will be held. Every service is unique and the type of funeral service should help you decide what to wear. For instance, brighter colors and more casual attire might be appropriate for a service on the beach, whereas darker colors and a more conservative selection might be better suited to a traditional church setting.
Acceptable funeral attire can definitely vary by geography, culture and faith. A good rule of thumb is to ask someone close to the deceased's family or the funeral director handling the service about appropriate attire for the event, or even special requests in honor of the deceased. For example, at the funeral of a grandmother whose favorite color was purple, guests were asked to dress in various shades of the hue in tribute to her.
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Bill Clinton appears to be in recruiting mode.
ABC News reports the former president has talked to Ashley Judd and Kentucky Secretary of State about running for the U.S. Senate in Kentucky.
The story, citing unnamed sources in the state, reports Clinton "expressed encouragement" to both women and was not picking one over the other. He reportedly promised to help Judd and Lundergan Grimes if they became candidates.
"President Clinton fully intends to support the Democratic nominee in this race," spokesman Matt McKenna told ABC News.
Judd has been considering the race against Mitch McConnell, who is a top Democratic target for defeat in 2014. She may be closer to a decision.
The actress-activist told a Cincinnati audience that she once did not like criticism, which Judd said was ironic because she's "about to get $40 million worth of it," according to WXIX-TV. GOP strategist Karl Rove, whose super PAC poked fun at Judd in a Web video, has vowed his group will go on the attack if she decides to run.
Lundergan Grimes is also said to be looking at the race. Jerry Lundergan, the secretary of State's father, is a former chairman of the Kentucky Democratic Party and a longtime friend of Clinton. Clinton's discussions with Lundergan Grimes were first reported by Politico this week.
A recent report by an alternative weekly in Louisville said the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee was "re-evaluating" its support for Judd after an internal poll showed Lundergan Grimes "performed better than Judd and gave Democrats the best chance at victory." Guy Cecil, executive director of the DSCC, has said both women are among the "quality candidates" in the state.


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On Saturday, March 28, the Department of State will celebrate "Passport Day in the USA", a national outreach event to inform the public about the upcoming changes to U.S. travel document requirements, provide passport information and accept passport applications from U.S. citizens from coast-to-coast and border-to-border. All Department of State Passport Agencies, and many Passport Acceptance Facilities around the country, will host passport application acceptance events. U.S. citizens without a valid passport book or passport card are encouraged to apply on this day.
U.S. citizens will receive passport information and can apply for their passport at "Passport Day in the USA" events. U.S. Passport Agencies will permit walk-ins to appear without an appointment and will offer routine service for no additional fee. Those individuals who request routine service when applying are not required to pay the expedite fee of $60.00 and can expect to receive their passport in approximately four to six weeks.
Individuals who request expedited service on their passport application on March 28, whether they apply at a U.S. Passport Agency or at another passport acceptance facility, will be required to pay the expedite fee of $60.00. Those who request expedite service can expect to receive their passport in approximately two to three weeks.
The hours of operation for each Passport Agency for this event may vary across the country. Citizens should check our website at travel.state.gov for official times. Times may also vary for Passport Acceptance Facilities, so U.S. citizens should check with their local acceptance facility for event information.
Information on the cost and how to apply for a passport book and/or a passport card is available at travel.state.gov. U.S. citizens may also obtain passport information by phone by calling the National Passport Information Center toll-free at 1-877-487-2778.
As of January 23, 2007, everyone traveling in and out of the United States by air needs a passport. On June 1, 2009, U.S. citizens must present a passport book, passport card, or other travel documents approved by the U.S. government to enter the United States from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda at land borders and sea ports of entry. Additional information on travel requirements is available at www.getyouhome.gov.
The Department of State, together with the Department of Homeland Security, the U.S. Postal Service, and non-postal Passport Acceptance Facilities, are working together to ensure that citizens are aware of the new requirements effective June 1.
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It would seem we need to be more aggressive in identifying foreign validation obligations of those outside our borders rather than those internally. An International method needs to be in place, or we are simply creating a system which is not actually relevant to our National Security, but is viewed as limiting to our own Citizens.
The new Identification laws have caused great difficulty for our older generation citizens who may have the additional burden of hiring an attorney for validation.
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I agree with Joe from Tennessee's argument that our resources should be focused more on travelers entering the United States, rather than a focus on U.S. travelers taking weekend trips to Canada. It seems like a waste of resources to apply stricter passport requirements for American travelers going to places like Canada. Thousands of miles of open water creates essentially unprotected entrances into the U.S.; if the goal of the DHS is to increase border security, it seems like a more effective mode of protecting our Canadian border is to focus on these accessible points. Placing costly burdens on American travelers seems like an unfocused reaction.
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Seifert to announce intentions Thursday
MARSHALL – Marty Seifert, who has been rumored to make another run for the Republican gubernatorial nomination in 2014, said Thursday he will make his intentions known next week, but all signs point to a bid for the nomination.
Seifert told the Independent in late October it was his desire to wait to publicly announce his decision until sometime before Thanksgiving. MinnPost this week cited sources who said Seifert will, indeed, seek the nomination, although he will neither confirm nor deny he will run in 2014.
The announcement will take place at 8:30 a.m. Thursday in Marshall at city council chambers; he will be in St. Paul later that day.
Seifert, the executive director of the Avera Marshall Foundation, served the House of Representatives in District 21A (now District 16A) from 1997-2010. He is also a former House Minority Leader and Majority Whip. He ran for the GOP nomination for governor in 2010, losing to Tom Emmer, despite polling ahead of current Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton.
As far as his current post with Avera, Seifert said he will remain as part of the Avera team for the time being.
In a straw poll taken at the Minnesota Republican party's state central committee in October, Seifert polled ahead of previously-declared candidates state Rep. Kurt Zellers (18 percent to 7.6 percent) and Hibbing teacher Rob Farnsworth (6 percent) as a write-in candidate. Hennepin County Commissioner Jeff Johnson came out on top among the 409 delegates who cast votes with 35 percent, followed by Sen. Dave Thompson at 27 percent.
Seifert said that straw poll was an encouraging sign.
"That has factored heavily into my thinking as I consider what I'm doing next week," he said. "I've gotten encouragement from all over the state, literally – from Roseau to International Falls, to Winona, Luverne and everywhere in-between, and in the metro in terms of, what I think, is overwhelming support."
In 2010, Tom Emmer used a strong metro-area push to overcome Seifert for the GOP nomination, even though Seifert had polled ahead of Emmer in a Channel 5 poll. This time around, however, Seifert believes he would have more success in the metro.
"The most critical part of my consideration are the people who didn't support me last time have said they will now," he said. "I've got quite a few people who said that – that I left the state with class and feel I'm both conservative and electable. I feel very encouraged by the comments people have had. They feel I have the resources and good name ID."
Seifert has said he wouldn't run if he didn't genuinely believe he would have a chance to gain the nomination. He hasn't committed to stay in the race if he doesn't come out on top in the primary.
Seifert's website seifertforgovernor.com has been reserved, he said, and will go live next week.


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How would IASP's reduce the "islands of disk" issue that I talked about?
Wouldn't they propagate it?
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GRAHAM, WILLIAM "BILL" ANSON, longtime South Florida community leader and former chairman of The Graham Companies which developed the 46-year-old community of Miami Lakes, passed away January 17th. He was 84. Graham was born February 7, 1924, to Ernest R and Florence Graham, on a houseboat moored at the edge of the Miami Canal at a sugar plantation in the Florida Everglades. His birth was the catalyst for building the famous old coral rock house at Pennsuco which, despite hurricanes, floods and Glades fires, still stands today and remains a place of historical interest. He attended Miami schools, graduating from Miami High School in 1942. He received a B.A. from the University of Florida in 1949 with a major in Economics and Political Science, and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa in his senior year. Graham's education was interrupted by World War II when he served three and one-half years in the Army Air Corps. He was a radar officer on a B-29 in the Pacific Theater of Operations. After the war he continued his love of flying, piloting his personal plane throughout the country. Together with his two brothers (the late Philip Graham, publisher of The Washington Post and Newsweek), and Bob, (former Florida Governor and U.S. Senator), and in collaboration with Lester Collins, grandson of Miami Beach developer John S. Collins, Bill Graham pioneered the master-planned community of Miami Lakes, Florida's first "new town" which opened in 1962. As a result of sound land planning, conservative financial management and careful construction timetables, the community of Miami Lakes became nationally recognized as a successful prototype. Today, the community, now incorporated as the Town of Miami Lakes, is home to more than 27,000 residents, many of whom are numbered in the nearly 10,000 employee-base of Miami Lakes businesses. Miami Lakes is a totally-integrated combination of single family homes, townhome villas, apartments, condominiums, hotels, resort facilities, shopping centers, office & industrial buildings, parks, lakes, schools, churches and other public services. Through his brother Phil's influence as publisher of The Washington Post, Bill Graham was able to get 2000 acres of the former World War II military airport (now Opa-locka Airport), deeded to Miami-Dade County for future development of Amelia Earhart Park. The park now includes the Bill Graham Farm Village, the first authentic farm village in Miami-Dade. It includes a petting zoo, sugar cane press, boiling shed, smokehouse, gazebo, general store and barn, a windmill, haystack, tractor, livestock pens and a tropical fruit grove. Bill Graham fell in love with Angus cattle at the age of 16 when his father, Ernest, let him breed some native Florida cattle to Angus bulls. Ernest Graham, a former state senator and one time candidate for Florida governor, had developed the Graham Dairy farm which grazed on acreage he acquired following the demise of the Pennsylvania Sugar Company of which he was general manager. Following World War II, Bill Graham established a registered Angus herd, and in the early 1950's, began performance testing to supply bulls for the Graham's large commercial herd on what is now Miami Lakes and Venus, in middle Florida. He was also an active leader in local and state community and agricultural organiz ations for many years including serving as president of the Dade County Cattlemen's Association, the Florida Dairy Association, the Independent Dairy Farmer's Association, and as a board member of Performance Registry International. Graham was also on the board of directors of the Hialeah Chamber of Commerce, WPBT (Channel 2) and served on the Dade County Charter. Review Board, the Metropolitan Dade County Transit Authority, Miami Springs Zoning Board and was one of the original twelve members of the Non Group. Graham worked quietly behind the scene, in the community he loved. He contributed to countless causes and enjoyed giving his time and financial support to talented youth who came from disadvantaged backgrounds. In 1945, Bill Graham married Patricia Jane Culbertson of Minneapolis, Minnesota. They have five children - Sandra Younts, William E. Graham, Carol Wyllie, Cynthia Gordon, and Elizabeth Martinez - and 10 grandchildren. Bill Graham lived at a high level of excellence in many activities: as a high school student he played on the first state championship basketball team at Miami Senior High School; as a student at the University of Florida, he was a member of the scholastic honorary society, Phi Beta Kappa; as a young dairy farmer he led the establishment of the Independent Dairy Farmers and was later inducted into the Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame; he was a leader in applying modern genetics to Angus beef production and is a member of the American Angus Association Hall of Fame; he was the visionary and force behind Miami Lakes, one of America's most recognized new towns; well into his 70's Graham was a world class badminton player. A celebration of his life will be held at the Miami Lakes Congregational Church on his birthday February 7th at 5:00 pm. In lieu of flowers please send any donations to the Miami Lakes Congregational Church or the Moffitt Center in Tampa. 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When you're a woman living in rural Bangladesh, your employment options are limited. In 1978 Aarong-BRAC stepped up to fill that gap. With a mission to be the best in the world in providing a unique Bangladeshi lifestyle experience, to empower people, and to promote Bangladesh while protecting the environment, their very name means "village fair." From those humble beginnings, Aarong/BRAC has grown into an cooperative that supports more than 65,000 artisans in 13 production centers and 647 sub-centers throughout 2,000 villages in Bangladesh. Offering more than mere jobs, they offer a future, one with skills training, medical benefits, day care center, and retirement benefits.
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Portly Park Cities plutocrats are raiding their step-grandsons' closets for shorts and flip flops. That's the unfortunate conclusion drawn from a weekend survey of Lounge 31, where wardrobe-challenged men of a certain vintage gamboled mere steps away from the top-tier haberdashers of Highland Park Village.
The sight of so many pasty, stubby legs and engorged waistlines cresting their relaxed-fit levees caused this observer to long for the "dress for success" strictures of the pre-Internet 20th century. Moss-backed John Molloy had a point: "Legible dressing" serves a societal function, providing the quick read of who you are by how you look and clearing that cognitive underbrush in which billionaires get mistaken for bike messengers.
Lounge 31 was unsettlingly illegible that evening, but plenty lively. All three bar areas of the second-floor night-life adjunct to Bistro 31 were jumping. In particular, the champagne room, originally conceived as a reservations-only redoubt, vibrated with bass-heavy beats while the big-screen monitor streamed a Japanese baseball game to the attention of no one.


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Much of our anxiety is born out of concerns and uncertainty regarding our future. We get caught up in our plans and programs, overlooking the blessings of today and obsessing over uncontrollable details on the horizon.
Jesus said, "So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own" (Matthew 6:34). In effect He was saying, "Don't worry about the future. Even though it will have its share of problems, worrying about those problems now doesn't accomplish anything. Just deal with them as they come, for there's no way to solve them in advance."
Planning and providing for tomorrow is good, but worrying about it is sin because God is the God of tomorrow just as He is the God of today. Your anxiety about the future is really doubt in the Lord's sovereign control. Lamentations 3:23 tells us His mercies "are new every morning." Put your confidence in the Lord's daily grace and provision and you'll be less prone to panic about an uncertain future.
Worry paralyzes its victim, making him or her too upset to accomplish anything else. It hijacks your focus and forces you mentally into tomorrow, occupying your mind with doubts about details you cannot control. The Lord says you have enough to deal with today. Apply today's resources to today's needs or you will lose today's joy.
Lack of joy is a sin for God's people. By worrying about tomorrow, many believers miss the victory God would give them today. That's not fair to Him. "This is the day which the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it" (Psalm 118:24, emphasis added). God gives you the glorious gift of life today; live in the light and full joy of that day, using the resources He supplies. Don't push yourself into the future and forfeit the day's joy over some tomorrow that may never happen. Today is all you really have, for God permits none of us to live in tomorrow until it turns into today. Jay Adams, who has written excellent materials on counseling those who struggle with anxiety and other sins, adds this:
Tomorrow always belongs to God. . . . Whenever we try to take hold of it, we try to steal what belongs to Him. Sinners want what is not theirs to have, and thereby destroy themselves. God has given us only today. He strongly forbids us to become concerned about what might happen. . . . Worriers not only want what has been forbidden, but also fail to use what has been given to them (What Do You Do When You Worry All the Time? pamphlet [Philipsburg, NJ: P & R, 1975]).
Tomorrow always belongs to God. . . . Whenever we try to take hold of it, we try to steal what belongs to Him. Sinners want what is not theirs to have, and thereby destroy themselves. God has given us only today. He strongly forbids us to become concerned about what might happen. . . . Worriers not only want what has been forbidden, but also fail to use what has been given to them (What Do You Do When You Worry All the Time? pamphlet [Philipsburg, NJ: P & R, 1975]).
Realize God gives you strength one day at a time. He gives you what you need, when you need it. He doesn't encumber you with excess baggage.
Perhaps your worst fear is how you'd handle a loved one's death. Let me assure you as a pastor who has kept watch over many Christians finding themselves in that situation, this is the attitude I most often encounter: "It is so wonderful how God has sustained me! I naturally miss my beloved, but I feel such incredible strength and confidence and a gladness in my heart that my loved one is with the Lord." God gives us His grace in the hour we need it. If we worry about the future now, we double our pain without having the grace to deal with it.
"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever" (Hebrews 13:8). That means He will be doing the same thing tomorrow that He was doing yesterday. If you have any question about the future, look at the past. Did He sustain you then? He will sustain you in the future.
(Adapted from Anxious for Nothing.)
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I am guilty of worrying! My greatest worry is that my 3 young adult children will die without knowing Jesus and will spend eternity in hell. Right now they reject Christianity even though they went to church regularly as children, prayed with me as children and were baptized after making a profession of faith. I don't believe that you can lose your salvation but I doubt that they ever really were saved. They followed along with making a profession of faith because this is what they were encouraged to do. I don't think they were truly convicted in their hearts of sin. How can I not worry about where they will spend eternity?
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I know how you feel and share your concern about my adult children. There must be some concern in your heart that they are not living the faith they once professed.
People backslide, nations backslide, Israel is the classic, America is the current example to us all.
We just pray for those we love to be convicted of sin, righteousness and judgment to come by the Spirit and the Word you instilled into them in their youth. That Word will not return void. You love them daily and God is pricking your heart right now not to worry but to do something that will make a difference. You call them, text them, write them, and email them to left them know your love for them and Jesus and how thankful your are for His grace and forgiveness. Try not to miss an opportunity to lift up Jesus before them and keep and positive thankful heart. Lifting Him up will draw them to Him.
Never forget God loves them even more than you. They are your mission field and don't let a day pass that they don't see His love through you. LOVE NEVER FAILS (1Cor.13)
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Hi Nancy, I am sometimes concerned too about my own kids. They are still at home and have excepted Christ, however I sometimes wonder if they have really made it real for themselves.
I will say this though that might help. I became a Christian at a young age and had a pretty good foundation but then had some rough young adult years where I probably didn't look much like a Christian. God got a hold of me though in my mid 20's and I have steadily grown ever since. Now I wonder if my father is a Christian. Go figure.
Thank you all for your comments. My husband and I are right there with our adult children! Your comments have really helped. knowing that we are not alone. We will keep loving and praying for them.
Thank you very much, John for this words of encouragement, especially right after an election that could prove devastating to the future of this nation. Your words bring to my attention more clarity as to how I need to converse with my college daughter. She, like Nancy's kids, has grown cold from the walk. and she went through her rebel years in her middle teens. Dropped off school and so on and so forth.
As a dad that loves her have managed to encourage her to finish school and continue higher education. So far so good. I think I understand sufficiently God's word so that when she inquires about why things are getting so bad, I bring to her attention the sovereignty of our GOD.
I sometimes find myself concern about what the future will bring. But I have to remain focus on who is in charge of our lives. She is in her second year of studies. I pray for her and hope she will see the light(the true light) at some point.
One thing I know, God is the giver of life(eternal). I trust that whatever he does will be for his glory and pleasure.
John, your words encourage me tremendously. Thanks
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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (11 votes).
In short: Great race, with brillilant organisation.In full: This was a lovely race at the coast, for a good cause and the organisation was first class. The only thing i can fault the race on was the four laps was a bit boring for me. The collection of race numbers was quick and easy, with the start being good and not over crowded. The course itself was not as fast as i thought it would be and on the sea front with alot of runners going both ways on different laps later on in the race it was dfficult at times. The crowd support out on the course were brilliant and cheered the runners on all the way. The finish was great with a print out of your time and place.Date of review: November 17, 2012
In short: Not as fast as you'd think but very quick, well organised and unique in having 4 laps for pacing yourself. Really good race.In full: The course isn't as quick as I thought as being on the coast there's nearly always a headwind! There are also two hairpins per 3 mile lap,a steep (short) up and being in laps fast runners will need to weave around other runners a fair bit in the latter stages. Excuses over!A well organised race in a nice place, excellent medal, good food at the end and plenty of water. I liked the lap layout and it offers something a bit different to the usual. I'd keep it rather than changing the course.Date of review: November 13, 2012
In short: Really great, super friendly race - the sun helped a bit too.In full: Really enjoyed this run, much more than I had expected to. Felt local without feeling unfriendly, was relaxed but still had a race atmosphere. The other runners were so nice - especially the guy with the number 1. Glorious sunshine too. I was dreading the laps, but actually enjoyed them, even getting lapped by the fast runners was cool as you felt like you were all part of the same race. Gripes - the parked cars on the first 1,000 metres made it a bit tight and I tripped over the bollards. It would have been nice if the Council could have closed it. I also kept feeling for my water bottle that wasn't there, I think moving the water station up the course a bit would have been good. Yes - but you can't please everyone. Date of review: November 12, 2012
In short: Cracking day for it!In full: Nice little race, well organised, nice and flat. The multiple laps would be my only minor gripe but enjoyed the day. Should have come away with a PB but somehow I didn't, 14 sec down. Will do again next yearDate of review: November 12, 2012
In short: Perfect for a PB but I didn't get one :-(In full: Excuse me if I'm a bit grumpy about this great Half Marathon. I thoroughly expected to break my PB which was recorded at a hilly Maidstone. The weather couldn't have been better in November, the sun was out there was virtually no breeze and the course is flat bar a short ramp down and up from the promenade.I still have no idea why I didn't get the PB (3 minutes slower) other than you could feel the breeze against you going West and the sun beating going East. The breeze was so slight though....The race itself was well organised and around the start/finish the atmosphere was very good. The after race cakes and Mars bars were welcome and the finishers medal was probably the best I have had so far.The only gripes I have were how quiet it was down on the promenade but the sea view made it bearable. The other gripe is the laps. I don't mind laps but I think this is one lap too many. I understand they are trying to change the course, I think most of it is great but maybe too much promenade and one too many laps.I may be back year to get that blooming PB. Date of review: November 12, 2012
In short: Beautiful day for itIn full: This was the second time I have ran this race. The first was in 2010 and we got poured on with rain the entire time, this time it was beautiful sunshine the whole way round which amazing (Funnily enough there were a lot more spectators this time!) 4 laps mostly along the sea front. NIce and flat which helped me get a PB. There were some fast runners at the front but there was a mix of abilities as well and I would have felt comfortable if this had been my first half. Nice medal, the stewards were friendly and a big thank you to the 3 vikings (or spartans?) you made me smile everytime I saw you!Date of review: November 12, 2012
In short: What a great day!In full: My first 1/2 marathon, I did this as I was told it was pretty flat, and it was. As a 10k runner found it ok up to the last lap where I had to dig deep, but was helped by a fantastic South African lady who egged me on, many thanks to you! Beautiful weather, lovely little place Bexhill, great set up, marshalls, results, drinks and crowd. And the three Vikings (two in thongs) put a smile on your face too. See you next year.Date of review: November 12, 2012
In short: Great weather made the dayIn full: Weather could have been doing anything today, luckily it was smashing. The sun shone all day and with hardly any wind made for great pb potential and a very pleasant race. Registration process (collecting number & t-shirt) was silky smooth and efficient. 4 x 5km (+a bit) laps along the seafront, I didn't mind this but what I didn't like was the 'double backing' at each end of the loop. The fastest runners were obviously one or two laps ahead of us slower ones but one minute they overtook you and then they were coming towards you. A circular lap would be better but I guess road closures etc can make it difficult. The only mile markers I saw were 10 & 13 milers (although runners are aware that the start / finish line is a new lap) Certainly helped to have GPS watch to track performance. Lap courses are definitely better for the supporters though as they get to see the runners again and again without needing to move at all. Very enjoyable day and would consider doing again in the future, but would like to see changes to the course layout.Date of review: November 11, 2012
In short: Another excellent Bexhill half marathon - will be back next yearIn full: Great weather condition, plenty of sunshine, very liitle wind. Another well organised race. It makes a nice change to run a four lap half marathon.Date of review: November 11, 2012
In short: Simple but effectiveIn full: A very enjoyable race - the 4 laps course is unusual for a half marthon but made it interesting and there was always plenty of room on the course. The fact that so much of the course was by the sea was excellent on a lovely day today. Very good organisation at the start and finish and well marshalled. a flat course would be excellent for PBs (not that I troubled that today). All in all a very enjoyable race and one that I will look to return to.Date of review: November 11, 2012
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