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On the 24th of October 2009, I turned 40 yrs old. I celebrated this in style by going to Italy to stay with my sister near Venice. Having been brought up Jewish, I have distanced myself from any affiliation, as I look for the answers to many questions regarding organised religion and the validity of the Jewish people as G-d's chosen. In Hebrew School, we are not taught about Jesus at all and when asking members of family about the differences between "us and them", we are told that Jesus can't be the son of G-d, bc we are all his children. Anyway, I am going off on a tangent LOL!!!. On my sister's bookshelf in her apartment was "The Shack". I asked her about it and was given a short sharp response, "It's crap". My sister decided at a very young age, that Hebrew school wasn't for her and from the age of 13/14 has denounced the existence of G-d. Inspite of her advice, I felt a strong urge to read the book anyway. I loved every minute of it, the book was a page turner. I felt a warmth while reading it and although I am aware it's a fictional novel, I felt comfort in the idea of Papa, Jesus and Sarayu and their love for all. I am not a great writer of my expressions, but I felt there was a reason that at age 40 and still nowhere near "finding myself", I found this book, or this book found me and gave me the shake that I needed to improve the path I am on. I will try to be less judgemental, I will love without condition and I will try to live a more positive fulfilling life. A big thank you to Paul for re-starting my brain and of course for the Shack. I hope to check into Shackland often to share thoughts and discuss the book further.
Ray
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« Reply #1 on: November 03, 2009, 05:26:23 AM » |
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Welcome to shackland, and look forward to hearing from you in the future
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« Reply #2 on: November 03, 2009, 05:29:46 AM » |
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He there Michaelangelo, and a warm welcome to the Shack forum and family here. I look forward to you sharing more with us.
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Psa 139:15-16 "Nothing about me is hidden from you! I was secretly woven together deep in the earth below, but with your own eyes you saw my body being formed. Even before I was born, you had written in your book everything I would do."
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« Reply #3 on: November 03, 2009, 02:46:29 PM » |
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« Reply #4 on: November 03, 2009, 03:23:57 PM » |
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welcome to the forum... i hope you enjoy being here  |
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'Don't cry that it is over...smile because it happened' Dr Seuss
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« Reply #5 on: November 03, 2009, 03:37:48 PM » |
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Hiya Ray, good to see you here!!
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« Reply #6 on: November 07, 2009, 10:52:22 AM » |
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Hi. I, too, just finished "The Shack" and echo the "WOW". I look forward to becoming a member of the discussion on the fabulous book!
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« Reply #7 on: November 07, 2009, 10:53:36 AM » |
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Nice to see you too RevJon!! Glad you joined us!!
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« Reply #8 on: November 07, 2009, 01:02:42 PM » |
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Hi RevJon and a warm welcome.
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« Reply #9 on: November 07, 2009, 01:07:17 PM » |
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Welcome back Ray |
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« Reply #10 on: November 07, 2009, 01:16:46 PM » |
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Thanks arus . I haven't disappeared and have been checking in almost daily. I am just preparing myself for writing a topic in one of the discussions concerning Dr Michael Youssef and his "The Shack Uncovered" speech on Youtube and on his website. Ray |
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« Reply #11 on: November 07, 2009, 01:19:14 PM » |
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I shall be looking out for that then!
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« Reply #12 on: November 07, 2009, 06:49:23 PM » |
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What an awesome book.
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« Reply #13 on: November 07, 2009, 07:03:57 PM » |
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Hello earnit, and welcome to Shackland and the family.
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Psa 139:15-16 "Nothing about me is hidden from you! I was secretly woven together deep in the earth below, but with your own eyes you saw my body being formed. Even before I was born, you had written in your book everything I would do."
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« Reply #14 on: November 07, 2009, 07:26:30 PM » |
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I just finished reading the book i picked it up accidently i would not usually read this sort of book, i cried a lot and cant wait to share it with friends and family
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