Re: a comment on philosophy of a new age by crazyknight	9-Jan-06/3:30 AM
Thanks, shall try one.
Re: a comment on A New Year Prayer by amanda_dcosta	9-Jan-06/3:22 AM
Seriously, I didn't notice that. More like my absentmindedness. I wrote it, read it many times, checked for spelling and punctuation, and even looked out for caps now but failed to notice "Your". Ha, ha.... must agree I was as usual over-confident. :-)
Re: Sunlighting by ALChemy	9-Jan-06/3:17 AM
Beautiful! I am a nature lover, and am almost always impressed with themes dealing with nature. I do not stress much on punctuation, but on the idea conveyed by the poet. Imagination is one of the most effective tools in poetry coupled with what you are within, and your expression in this poem is very impressive. Full marks to you, and I'm still waiting for the Oh merry Fay - part II.
Re: a comment on A New Year Prayer by amanda_dcosta	9-Jan-06/2:56 AM
You mean like New Year and Holy Spirit?
Re: a comment on philosophy of a new age by crazyknight	8-Jan-06/11:23 PM
I am blank on haikus. Give me a start on what it is and what one looks for in a haiku. the only thing i noticed is that it has three lines. other than that what is it based on, or what is it that characterises a haiku? Fill me in.... would help me understand.... Thanks.
Re: a comment on A New Year Prayer by amanda_dcosta	8-Jan-06/9:08 PM
Zodiac, thanks. and a happy new year to you. You still haven't reviewed my poem 'i love to see the sunrise'... was asking for your opinion on 'enjambment' which i tried to build it upon. the poem ain't great, but would love to note your construction opinion. Thanks.
Re: Construction Lot (edit) by zodiac	8-Jan-06/7:22 PM
I liked it, I don't know why. As far as critisizing it, I wouldn't do you enough justice, though I think you could change a couple of words here there.
Re: A New Year Prayer by amanda_dcosta	8-Jan-06/7:16 PM
I wanted to post this poem on the 2nd Jan, unfortunately my comp crashed and afterthat I was out station. Nevertheless, it is a new year prayer for all the nations... Happy sharing!
Re: Romans 8:28 by amanda_dcosta	2-Jan-06/9:48 AM
How deep are the depths of the riches and the wisdom and the knowledge of God!
Re: a comment on Romans 8:28 by amanda_dcosta	1-Jan-06/1:43 AM
Alchemy, I really enjoyed reading the above mentioned page. It's more like something that i have been trying to understand and pondering upon,...... 'the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and to depart from evil is understanding.' Job 28:28 Happy New Year to you. I pray the Lord grant you the answers you're looking for; the answers that will satisfy your logical mind and eager heart. Happy New Year.
Re: ghost host by elderking	31-Dec-05/7:36 PM
Happy New Year Elderking. May the new year bring you all that your heart desires..... except ghosts. (unless you really want them.) :-)
Re: a comment on Romans 8:28 by amanda_dcosta	31-Dec-05/7:00 PM
Thomas you see and believe. Blessed are those who do not see and yet believe. (John 20:29).
Re: a comment on Romans 8:28 by amanda_dcosta	31-Dec-05/6:39 PM
Alchemy, I might be a good person, but only because my God inspires me through His word (in the Bible). Without Him I would be a wreck. Just as a vehicle needs refilling each time the fuel tank gets exhausted, ss does my life need refilling (infilling of His Spirit) to help me continue, for there are umpteen times when each of us is exhausted, and we come to a point where we say, 'O God help me!' Banking on His word gives me the confidence that I live in hope even through my toughest times, not worrying what tomorrow brings. You probably know the story about the 'Footprints in the sands of time'. A man walks with God along the sandy shore of life.... there are two sets of footprints.... and all along there's two sets of prints. But during the toughest times in his life, over the rocky edge of the shore leading him through utmost danger to the other side of safety there's only one set of footprints. He feels dismayed and questions God...'Why did you not walk with me. I was depending on you to hold my hand and lead me through, but have only left me alone to struggle on my own.' ' No', says God. 'The footprints that you see and not yours, but mine. It was through those difficult times that I carried you.'
Re: a comment on Romans 8:28 by amanda_dcosta	30-Dec-05/10:40 PM
Sometimes even I try to understand God logically, but then at times I've given up and relied on "Faith", which has worked for me beautifully. Would you believe it if i told you that God spoke to me about my husband even before I met him ( my husband), the exact words being "Mandy, your husband". And when I looked up and saw this guy grinning away with his friends, my immediate reaction was "O no! NOT HIM!".... Ha ha ha... hmmm.. that was ten years ago. And now we're married happily for seven years, on our eighth. Even when I did take the plunge, i told God that if anything happened to me he was entirely responsible. That's the same even today, and He has never let me down.....There are things I don't understand about Him and logic has not worked in many cases, still even then what I want in my belief in God are the results......having love, joy and peace in my life. And this I do have....loads of it.
Re: a comment on Romans 8:28 by amanda_dcosta	30-Dec-05/10:26 PM
:-)
Re: a comment on Romans 8:28 by amanda_dcosta	30-Dec-05/10:24 PM
Congraulations Dovina! :-)
Re: a comment on Romans 8:28 by amanda_dcosta	30-Dec-05/8:12 PM
See, alchemy... you asked for some logical explanation as to why you believe in God. Well, you will never be able to understand God with a logical mind, only with a simple, loving heart. Questioning minds only search for truth, but the loving heart finds the answers. I can boldly say this from experience. Love is patient, kind, never proud or envious, slow to anger and never rude, never keeps account of wrong, does not delight in evil but always rejoices in the truth, sacrifices, always gives, perseveres and never fails. 1 Cor:12 You might have encountered these qualities which have touched your life unconciously and have driven you to believe in God. Look deeper into this and you will really find beauty in the existence of our God. Believe me its all around, coz God's embracing us... feel His presence.
Re: a comment on Romans 8:28 by amanda_dcosta	30-Dec-05/11:37 AM
I agree with you that it is disgusting trying to prove God logically. That is why I made it clear earlier in the day that we should have child like faith and that believing in God has nothing to do with logic. It a challenge for each one of us to see Him through the eyes of faith like Abraham saw him. Well, be a man and challenge Him to prove His love to you. After that, share your experiences with us, or atleast me.... i would be interested cause i know there's always a positive outcome when you discover Him.
Re: we hold hands when i sleep by hendrimike	30-Dec-05/10:37 AM
Hmmm... not very impressive. I usually like love poems, but somehow the punch is missing. I can't quite place my finger in it.
Re: War (edit) by zodiac	30-Dec-05/10:28 AM
zodiac, if you're there,... get on chat.