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ErrollLeVant @ErrollLeVant (4353) • United States 6 Jan 11

A new version of Mark Twain's classic, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is being published that has changed the original words--"N-Word" and "Injun"--to less racially offensive words. How do you react to that development?

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Paul Kuehn This is awful but not unexpected in the era of political correctness which is dominating now. Times were different when Twain wrote and then the "N-word" and "Injun" were completely accepted.

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Hopefull90 @Hopefull90 (921) • United States 1 Apr 13

We just heard of a girl we knew that died from trying to abort a fetus. It cost too much for her to go to a Dr. so she tired doing it by pills. She went into a coma and never came out. It was too bad that someone couldn't have...

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Hopefull90 @Hopefull90 (921) • United States 1 Apr 13

We just heard of a girl we knew that died from trying to abort a fetus. It cost too much for her to go to a Dr. so she tired doing it by pills. She went into a coma and never came out. It was too bad that someone couldn't have...

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Cody Stewart We live in a dead society where no one cares for anyone but themselves. I know of many people who think they are hopeless, and then kill themselves. But then people say things like, "that was sad", and, "I feel sorry for the family", but would have never...

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ErrollLeVant @ErrollLeVant (4353) • United States 9 Mar 13

Our boys are out of school for Spring Break week. We began the break with Oz the Great and Powerful. The whole family enjoyed the modern interpretation of a familiar old story! I really liked the moral of the story. The 1939...

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asyria51 It is on my to see list for my spring break in two weeks. I have read many of the books in the series, not just the original. I loved the original movie, having watched it dozens of times in my lifetime. Last year, I read the book to my students as a read...

10 Mar 13

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ErrollLeVant @ErrollLeVant (4353) • United States 21 Jan 13

Our congregation, of about 400, has had eight deaths to members or close family of members in ten days. So many messages, even of victory and comfort, is draining. We are praying for strength and comfort as we move forward.

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chiyochan I am sorry to hear that many people from your congregation is suffering from loss of a loved one. All we can do in times like this is to continue our prayers and be united in doing so. Keep the faith be strong and this too shall pass.

11 Feb 13

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ErrollLeVant @ErrollLeVant (4353) • United States 21 Jan 13

Our congregation, of about 400, has had eight deaths to members or close family of members in ten days. So many messages, even of victory and comfort, is draining. We are praying for strength and comfort as we move forward.

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suspenseful I hope things get better. We have had a few cases of cancer, and a couple of deaths in the last little while. Most of the deaths were of elderly people but we had a couple of cancer of those who were not that old. I think it is part of the congregation getting...

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ErrollLeVant @ErrollLeVant (4353) • United States 21 Jan 13

Our congregation, of about 400, has had eight deaths to members or close family of members in ten days. So many messages, even of victory and comfort, is draining. We are praying for strength and comfort as we move forward.

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pomwango i am sorry about those losses,its emotionally draining and loosing some many people in such a short time takes alot of faith to believe that God is still by your side but you must not tire or give up,just keep praying for them and being a shoulder to lean on...

9 Feb 13

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ErrollLeVant @ErrollLeVant (4353) • United States 21 Jan 13

Our congregation, of about 400, has had eight deaths to members or close family of members in ten days. So many messages, even of victory and comfort, is draining. We are praying for strength and comfort as we move forward.

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mangtony7451 I believe the greatest comfort and strength we can have is to really understand the meaning of death itself. Who would not grieve at the loss of a loved one but beyond the physical there lies the comfort in knowing, "Precious in the sight of the Lord are...

9 Feb 13

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ErrollLeVant @ErrollLeVant (4353) • United States 21 Jan 13

Our congregation, of about 400, has had eight deaths to members or close family of members in ten days. So many messages, even of victory and comfort, is draining. We are praying for strength and comfort as we move forward.

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Hopefull90 WE have a friend who had two deaths in a month. My wife lost two friends in a month and found a friend whose wife has cancer so there are many who are suffering right now.

2 Feb 13

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ErrollLeVant @ErrollLeVant (4353) • United States 21 Nov 06

Would you be more frightened if you met a poisonous snake of a large constrictor?

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KidHeartLess i'll take the poisonous snake. I used to have a large constrictor snake and they're not as bad as they seem. The poisonous snake however, thats alot of fear right there.

20 Jan 13

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ErrollLeVant @ErrollLeVant (4353) • United States 18 Jan 13

We had our first frost of the year last night so I decided today would be a good day to prune our lemon trees a little bit. But I found that there are many buds on them that will be blooming in a day or two. I hope they don't get...

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prashu Hi wow that's lovely. Did you use any special plant medicines ? I mean we too have lemon tree and its not all blooming. Usually in how many years do lemon trees blooms? what special care should we take?

18 Jan 13

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ErrollLeVant @ErrollLeVant (4353) • United States 18 Jan 13

We had our first frost of the year last night so I decided today would be a good day to prune our lemon trees a little bit. But I found that there are many buds on them that will be blooming in a day or two. I hope they don't get...

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echoforever I always love to see the first buds of spring time. I will hope that it won't freeze again so that way the tree can flourish and thrive for your spring!

18 Jan 13

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ErrollLeVant @ErrollLeVant (4353) • United States 14 Jan 13

I was searching for a picture of the guy who wears the rainbow wig and displays a John 3:16 sign at ball games. I found the photo posted below. I do not know if it is photo-shopped or a legitimate picture, but it makes me think...

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Secret I am going to look for a picture too. This is the first time I read about this. I am so curious of what its look like. He he.

16 Jan 13

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ErrollLeVant @ErrollLeVant (4353) • United States 14 Jan 13

I was searching for a picture of the guy who wears the rainbow wig and displays a John 3:16 sign at ball games. I found the photo posted below. I do not know if it is photo-shopped or a legitimate picture, but it makes me think...

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peavey That's a little too much, I think. Would they laser a flasher in the same place? Or a drunk? Probably not. Whether he should be on the field or not, he didn't do anything that deserves that kind of treatment.

16 Jan 13

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ErrollLeVant @ErrollLeVant (4353) • United States 11 Jan 13

The Texans were beaten badly by the Pats just a month ago, do the Texans have a realistic chance of winning the playoff game this weekend?

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matersfish Before I rant away about this, I have to pay homage to my beloved Oakland Raiders by giving Tom Brady the only two words that he ever deserves in his entire football career. TUCK YOU! Okay, now that that's out of my system, I can rant away about the...

11 Jan 13

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ErrollLeVant @ErrollLeVant (4353) • United States 10 Jan 13

Yesterday it was revealed that this year there will be no one elected into the Hall of Fame. Of particular irritation to me is the fact that some writers refuse to vote for anyone on the first ballot. There has never been a...

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matersfish Most of these writers have one thing in common. They can't play. These writers have always held themselves up to be the self-elected saviors of the sport. They consistently stand in the way of instant replay. They consistently stood in the way of large...

10 Jan 13

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ErrollLeVant @ErrollLeVant (4353) • United States 10 Jan 13

Yesterday it was revealed that this year there will be no one elected into the Hall of Fame. Of particular irritation to me is the fact that some writers refuse to vote for anyone on the first ballot. There has never been a...

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subhojit10 Thanks a ton for sharing this discussion. Well it was shocking to hear that no one would be inducted into the Hall of Fame this year and i am sure many would have been disappointed with this piece of news. There should always be a unanimous voting so that the...

10 Jan 13

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ErrollLeVant @ErrollLeVant (4353) • United States 8 Jan 13

My wife read this book and handed to me with, "I think you might like this." It is written by Thomas Steinbeck and indeed I did enjoy the book. I have passed it along to three other reading friends, all of whom came back with...

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peavey I had to check it out on Amazon and it has good reviews. I'll look for it at the library the next time I go. Thanks for the recommendation.

8 Jan 13

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ErrollLeVant @ErrollLeVant (4353) • United States 2 Jan 13

Last Wednesday night the Lights (our 50 plus group) presented our devotional messages at midweek worship. Tonight our 1825 Group (those 18-25) made the presentations. So encouraging to see that the generation gap is bridged by...

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clrumfelt The faith and love of God will bridge any gap and bring people together. It is wonderful the way God works.

8 Jan 13

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ErrollLeVant @ErrollLeVant (4353) • United States 7 Jan 13

I began giving blood in 1968 and have been giving at least four times a year since that time. It began because a friend of mine was battling leukemia. But when I found out how easy it is and how much good can be done, I determined...

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natnickeep I'd give all the blood they want if they could put me to sleep first...or give me some laughing gas. I hate needles. The sight, the feeling. I have to find other ways to help other people, cause this one is just not for me. But I comment you for doing this...

7 Jan 13

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