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.