Chris, I addressed you as my little brother, because I know I'm so much
older than you are. That's the only reason. And yes, it was a term of
affection. That's how I address the Christian girls I know, too, as my
dear little sisters in Christ. <smile>
Helen
At 03:19 PM 1/14/04 -0500, you wrote:
> > God bless you, dear little brother in Christ.
>
>
>in the past, calling me little like this would a r'r'r'r'r'r'r'rewally
>offended the nuts! outta me! however, now, I actually totally have a smile
>on my face, biggter than the state of California hearing that comment. Why?
>
>jesus said, that unless we come to the Father, as little children, We shall
>not enter the kingdom of God.
>
>ya know, so many people say things like, why? sing Jesus Loves me! I'm an
>adult! That song's for kids! That makes me so angry to here. How
>ignerant! can one be! That song is so simple, not only to sing, but as me
>being a professional pianist, I can tell you and as both Jewlie and Steph
>would tell you, that is one of the easiest! hymns to play, however, though
>simple, the words mean so much to me... I cry and cry and cry each time I
>hear the words. I do not make light of the hymn! And another thing: do
>you all think it's appropriate to only sing songs at Christmas time related
>to then? Go ahead, you can ANSWER ME.. I PROMISE, AND MAY Vickie be my
>witness to hold me to my word at this: I will not blow up if you all
>disagree and think Christmas songs only should be done at Christmas. I
>however, as myself get totally! offended when I hear that people are not
>even willing to if nothing else, at least! give that question some thought.
>That is the day of our Savior! We! wouldn't be here! if it weren't for that
>day. That is the day of life! it's the day of hope! Etc. To me,
>Christmas is 365 days long! See, this is the thing for me: why do so many
>people go to church, and then hnot practice what they preach! i think that
>God is just so awesome! There is no reason to deny his love for each of
>us...
>
>
>Anyway, just another thought.
>
>
>Chris.
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