for those with faith

[mugsy]

Enjoy the season, whatever your beliefs...remember it's supposed to be the season of good cheer and giving.

Happy Holidays Pet Talkers!!

[COCatMama]

I concur mugs! and "Merry Christmas" doesn't offend me in the least so MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE! and a Happy New Year!

[Cinder & Smoke]

Originally posted by toughCookie
... but to me I am glad I have faith,
and believe in God.
I just feel it is nice to have something to believe in.

Amen!!

And Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays
to ALL !!

[gini]

Thank you T.C. - very beautifully stated.............

I believe in God as well and I am grateful every day for the gift of faith.

Merry Christmas to everyone!

[Sara luvs her Tinky]

YES.....
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL PET TALKERS!!!!
I also believe in God and I would never want to live a second without Him!
The endless joy, comfort, peace and love could not be replaced by ANY earthly thing.
I love you Lord and HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESUS!!

[sammi]

Originally posted by gini
Thank you T.C. - very beautifully stated.............

I believe in God as well and I am grateful every day for the gift of faith.

Merry Christmas to everyone!

MERRY CHRISTMAS !!!!!!!

[toughCookie]

Below is something I read on the daily blessings website. I thought you might also enjoy reading it.
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A young man who had been raised as an atheist was training to be an Olympic diver. The only religious influence in his life came from his outspoken Christian friend. The young diver never really paid much attention to his friend's sermons, but he heard them often.

One night the diver went to the indoor pool at the college he attended. The lights were all off, but as the pool had big skylights and the moon was bright, there was plenty of light to practice by.

The young man climbed up to the highest diving board and as he turned his back to the pool on the edge of the board and extended his arms out, he saw his shadow on the wall. The shadow of his body was in the shape of a cross.

Instead of diving, he knelt down and asked God to come into his life. As the young man stood, a maintenance man walked in and turned the lights on. The pool had been drained for repairs.

[Nomilynn]

Wow.. TC.. I'm sitting here shivering with goosebumps!!! That's a great story!

[luckies4me]

I too have faith. I don't know where I would be without it. Thanks for the great thread. Interesting story also...

[Soledad]

TC -

A nice story, but not exactly a true one. I've heard variations on it for ages and they seem to be doing the rounds on the 'net now.


Ah, well...guess it's the thought that counts?

[NoahsMommy]

Originally posted by Soledad
A nice story, but not exactly a true one. I've heard variations on it for ages and they seem to be doing the rounds on the 'net now.

I would imagine it would have to come from some event....I choose to believe its truth....very nice story, thank you for sharing it.

[shais_mom]

Originally posted by NoahsMommy

I would imagine it would have to come from some event....I choose to believe its truth....very nice story, thank you for sharing it.

I don't see the harm in believing it. I choose to believe it also. Why not?
I agree with you Kelly.

[HoRsELUvR]

its good that people can be open about their beliefs here.in other chat rooms, you might not even be allowed.and I beleive in God.

[Cookiebaker]

Originally posted by Soledad
TC -

A nice story, but not exactly a true one. I've heard variations on it for ages and they seem to be doing the rounds on the 'net now.


Ah, well...guess it's the thought that counts?

You are right, this one has been around a while. However, it HAD to have originated somewhere, and I believe that at some time, some place it DID happen. Faith is the evidence of things NOT seen.

[toughCookie]

TC -
A nice story, but not exactly a true one. I've heard variations on it for ages and they seem to be doing the rounds on the 'net now.


Ah, well...guess it's the thought that counts?

Soledad, how do you know it is not true? did you see the guy at the pool and it did not happen?

as far as the variations, well, that happens with any story--true or not-- that gets told from one person to another.

anyway, I read it on the daily blessing website and liked it, wanted to share it.