Handmaidens - Pen in Hand

May 12, 2001

Pen in Hand

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Just A Thought
By Staff Writer Sharon Barrett

Colossians 2:16,17 "Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival a new Moon celebration or a Sabbath day. "

A warning against formalism and mysticism, yet we know these things are to pass. Judging others by the food they eat, or what they do and do not drink sounds pretty silly, but it happens. People judging others by what religious holidays they celebrate are all signs of the last days.

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Dear Blabby

Dear Blabby;
Our youth pastor just turned 30 and some of us feel he should step down so we can put a younger person in there, someone who is closer to the kids' age. What do you think?
Mother in Miami

Dear Mother;
Well, it seems he must have been doing a good job up until now or you would have surely listed each failure. As far as I am concerned, if he is called and if he's been successful with the kids, it doesn't matter if he's 130. Leave him alone and let him minister!
Blabby

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Dear Blabby;
I have a brother who loves to play practical jokes. He's a pastor and yet he still tells all sorts of fibs to set people up for his jokes. The tricks are never mean or cruel and everyone seems to laugh with him, but I am concerned about the lies he tells as part of these jokes.
Caring Sister

Dear Caring;
Apparently you are your brother's keeper... but to address the more serious issue, fibs as part of a joke and only meant to be believed for a short while and for fun hardly fall into the category of lies... I tell my share of silly stories which are intended only for entertainment. The real issue is one of the heart... and the Lord surely knows our hearts, so let's leave your brother's tall tales to Him.
Blabby

Our Readers Write...

Happy Mothers day to all mothers, we will always love our children no matter what. sometimes our children will make mistakes, but no matter what we will still always love them. You see The good lord has given us our children but it's only for a short time, because once they grow up they are on their Own, but regardless we will always be here for them.
Maria

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Just wanted to let you know that Psalm 91 prayer ministry has changed it's name to "The Third Day Ministries" and we have a new look and location! We are now located at http://www.ourchurch.com/view/?pageID=34365 Please note the changes on your site links and come visit! Also, your link to sign up for the online womens group doesn't work... can you send it to me? thanks!
Blessings,
Traci Forszen

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I'm so glad you could use what I sent. I pray it helps others in the same situation. Thanks for letting me know, God bless you!!! Are you all in and settled? Pray you and your family are all doing well.
Yours in Christ, Leslie

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Iona, I am praying your e-mail has all been found. I can't imagine getting that many e-mails a day! When do you find time to read them? BTW, I love the webzine and the new Handmaidens site,
Betty Y.

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Iona,
We have been praying for your site. By "we" I mean our women's Bible study group. One of our members happened on the site a few days ago and now we have all joined and pray for handmaidens and all its members every day.

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