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Re: What do you think happens to you when you die?

Bigthink — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 06:51:50 +0100

U R right...but I'm betting on what I have been investing in the past several decades... I believe in the Bible...and what it says. check out John 3:16....Peace is what I have about heaven...My mom died this last year. I had a year of grief and deep thinking. But...I'm back to a peaceful resolution...Jesus was in the beginning and in the beginning was the word. I find peace, daily strength in reading the bible...and then journaling...almost like chatting with God...while I write...I have to say that the Lord has been loyal to me. In good and bad days...he sits with me, counsels me...and in the next life...eternity...it will be the same...me with Him forever. I'm absolutely certain of this. I refuse to believe that I will be worms in a box or ashes in the sea...my flesh yes...but my soul...no...It will be with God as it is now. I hope that this offers you some peace or thought to ponder as you rest.

Re: If you had $100 billion to give away, how would you spend it?

Bigthink — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 06:38:34 +0100

: Whether it's $100 billion or $100...chances are I'll do what I'm doing now. Fruit does not fall far from its tree. I think that I would need to ponder this thought sitting at the feet of much counsel...

Re: Re: How do you deal with your success?

Bigthink — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 06:25:06 +0100

: FATCAT...I love that...Great illustration. The Bible says that "May I not be too poor that I might steal or too rich that I might forget the name of God."-mega paraphrased but you get the point. I believe that Rick has a wonderful outlook. I don't envy his position...Excessive Money & Excessive Fame are brutal on the wallet and ego. My hats go off to the Warren's. The point we must face is that no matter where we are at...in plenty and in want...we should center ourselves in contentment. Apostle Paul was an awesome model of this expression. Was it in prision that he wrote this? Anyway...It has taken me ages to find my center...balance...and no...never do I want to be a FAT CAT....

Re: Re: How do you deal with your success?

Bigthink — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 06:24:03 +0100

Re: Do the rich have a responsibility to the poor?

Bigthink — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 06:04:44 +0100

No...I don't believe that anyone has an obligation...but the right...the freedom to do so...yes!!!! In that, when someone does give... it is a privelege to be on the receiving end. Society receives...but the greater joy is from those who give, share, and inspire others. That is what Jesus modeled. I am a recipient of the government, society, churches, individuals, organizations, and a precious lineage that have gone before me. I am overwhelmed with such kindness that I have given the past 10 years to charity. I'm unknown...and I'd like to keep it that way. I want to pay it forward to the next generation...this love...extending it in multitudes. The rich have no obligation but opportunity to express themselves due to their area of influence. GO FOR IT! GIVE...

Re: Re: Do universities have a philanthropic obligation?

Bigthink — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 05:49:17 +0100

: No...I don't believe that anyone has an obligation...but the right...the freedom to do so...yes!!!! In that, when someone does give...such as the universities, it is a privelege to be on the receiving end. Society receives...but the greater joy is from those who gives, shares, and inspires others. That is what Jesus modeled. I am a recipient of the government, society, churches, individuals, organizations, and a precious lineage that have gone before me. I am overwhelmed with such kindness that I have given the past 10 years to charity. I'm unknown...and I'd like to keep it that way. I want to pay it forward to the next generation...this love...extending it in multitudes. Universities have no obligation but opportunity to express themselves due to their area of influence. GO FOR IT! GIVE...

Re: Re: What is your outlook?

Bigthink — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 05:35:09 +0100

: I believe that we all have an area of influence...to share the ongoing truth of the bible and prayer is my personal passion. The Bible and fellowship with Jesus have changed my life. As a writer, photographer, and a friend, I am able to express my thoughts on paper, the love of God and His creation through picture, and sharing my gifts and talents to whom they may reach. When God gathers me to His eternal kingdom, I pray He will say...Well Done, Good and Faithful Servant!