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Jewel5712

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I did once....when it hit a billion....off the hip knowing my odds were 300 million to 1....but thought....if I win I will either start a bank and loan at 1 to 2% interest rates to hammer the banks in my town or give it all away to family, friends, childrens hospitals etc.....
Its always interesting to hear or see people when they answer the question.."if i had a million dollers i would...." and see those that come into a lot of momey what they do with it..i saw this documemtary once bout money and about athletes that are bamkrupt n broke when given so much money in thier careers etc..
 
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Baptisms for the dead? Never heard of it..
Another mormon dogma and why they are big on geneologies....they believe you can be baptized for a long lost relative anf they will be allowed into paradise.....called baptismal proxy for the dead.....another false man made dogma!
 

mailmandan

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Its always interesting to hear or see people when they answer the question.."if i had a million dollers i would...." and see those that come into a lot of momey what they do with it..i saw this documemtary once bout money and about athletes that are bamkrupt n broke when given so much money in thier careers etc..
Have you ever watched a TV program called, “Curse of the lottery?” It’s Interesting to see how many people who win the lottery make boneheaded decisions and either end up broke down the road or get themselves into a lot of trouble!
 
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Its always interesting to hear or see people when they answer the question.."if i had a million dollers i would...." and see those that come into a lot of momey what they do with it..i saw this documemtary once bout money and about athletes that are bamkrupt n broke when given so much money in thier careers etc..
Same with lottery winners....like 90% are broke and bankrupt within a few years.......they go hog wild on spending sprees....
 

Jewel5712

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Thanks....n back at ya....another day swinging the sword hahahj
Got your spiritual armour on?

Ephesians 6:11-20 King James Version (KJV)
11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;

15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;

16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.

17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:

18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

19 And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,

20 For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak."

I love the visual of these verses..God..in his righteousness..putting on each peice of armour to equipt us...:)
 

Jewel5712

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Have you ever watched a TV program called, “Curse of the lottery?” It’s Interesting to see how many people who win the lottery make boneheaded decisions and either end up broke down the road or get themselves into a lot of trouble!
No i havent seen it...i saw one bout a lot of money given to homeless people and they ended up making stupid choices and ended up homeless all over again! :/
 
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Got your spiritual armour on?

Ephesians 6:11-20 King James Version (KJV)
11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;

15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;

16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.

17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:

18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

19 And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,

20 For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak."

I love the visual of these verses..God..in his righteousness..putting on each peice of armour to equipt us...:)
Always.....and notice with said armor...no back plate...we are to hold our ground and not turn to run.....the analogy is tied to a Roman suit of armor...if a Roman turned to flee his own men were to cut him down to the ground!!!!!
 

mailmandan

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No i havent seen it...i saw one bout a lot of money given to homeless people and they ended up making stupid choices and ended up homeless all over again! :/
I saw where a man who won $5 million in the lottery not only lost it all around five years later, but also ended up $150,000 in debt!
 

blue_ladybug

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Someone said my name, and I'm here..

Beware!! Lady Blue has ninja skillz.... :ROFL:

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Don't mess with me, satan. I am a fearless daughter of GOD. :)
 

Jewel5712

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Another mormon dogma and why they are big on geneologies....they believe you can be baptized for a long lost relative anf they will be allowed into paradise.....called baptismal proxy for the dead.....another false man made dogma!
Hmmmm
 

Jewel5712

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Always.....and notice with said armor...no back plate...we are to hold our ground and not turn to run.....the analogy is tied to a Roman suit of armor...if a Roman turned to flee his own men were to cut him down to the ground!!!!!
Hmmm..imteresting..i knew tge roman guards at Jesus tomb..if they were caught asleep they wouldve been killed..Rome wasnt very toleramt
 

blue_ladybug

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Another mormon dogma and why they are big on geneologies....they believe you can be baptized for a long lost relative anf they will be allowed into paradise.....called baptismal proxy for the dead.....another false man made dogma!
Yeah, when I was a member (before I found out that they're a cult), they asked me if I'd liked to be sealed in the temple with my family. I was like, "uhh no not really, cuz I don't like my family". LOL
 

Jewel5712

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I saw where a man who won $5 million in the lottery not only lost it all around five years later, but also ended up $150,000 in debt!
Sad..but im sure many of us would go hog wild too n maybe end up at the same place ;(
 
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Hmmm..imteresting..i knew tge roman guards at Jesus tomb..if they were caught asleep they wouldve been killed..Rome wasnt very toleramt
Exactly why they conquered and held the "known world" with a handful of legions.......very diciplined....they also trained with weapons, shields etc. that were almost double in weight compared to what they actually used in combat!
 

Jewel5712

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Yeah, when I was a member (before I found out that they're a cult), they asked me if I'd liked to be sealed in the temple with my family. I was like, "uhh no not really, cuz I don't like my family". LOL
We are having baptisms at our church next sunday..GOTTA remember the kleenex..one of the FEW things that make me cry!