hi gentlemen, thanks for all your wonderful words. i was just thinking, the Lord usually gives us what we need.... and i needed all of the things you guys said.... oliver, you are right. i am climbing a mountain (sometimes i wonder if it will EVER get to the top...). and it is only with the help of the Lord that i will make it up, or even come close... and what a cool insight into temptation!!! one of the reasons i love coming here is that i always find different viewpoints and opinions, and that challenges me to stay fresh and alive as a christian. thanks! didaskalos, i can feel the love in your life... although as you said it may have a cost, i think you are a stronger person for it. what cool prayers, and what a way to come to the Lord..."let the little children come unto me..." jules, one of the reasons i come to this forum every time i (sporadically) get online is to meet kind, caring people like you... bach, you are a true friend...i will see ya in a day or two... love to all, sitting and facing the Lord together "wherever two or three are gathered in my name, there I am also..." scott |