To end with a song: "To everything, turn, turn turn, there is a season, turn, turn, turn..."

You do know that is from the Bible, right?? :D

Sunshine, life has become very busy for me, and I only check in from time to time. I don't know when or why I stopped being your friend. It wasn't intentional. I just sent you a request - would you be my friend again??? :-P

Kay, the situation with your grandparents is beyond my own experience at this point. It sounds like you are are trying your best. Please have a {{HUG}} from me.

"Catch phrases" is a fun thread. What an excellent idea! I wish I could rep you for starting it.

No hurry, Sunshine. We are all busy. {{HUGS}}

No headache. I was just overtired. My dd took skating lessons for two years. She knows all her basic skills and a few half-rotation jumps. We loved it, but it was very demanding and expensive.

But you are just "going skating" in the recreational sense, aren't you? I should take my kids again soon they like it.

So, today's question...

If God is not willing that any should perish, and it is by God's sovreignty that we are saved (no free will on our part), then why isn't everybody saved?

I am tired too and my head is killing me. I keep hoping the toddler-monster will settle down and go to sleep, but it looks like I am going to have to force the issue *sigh* Let's talk more when we both have rested.

I don't question my salvation, just my understanding ;-)

re: Free will

What is your understanding of the forbidden tree in the Garden of Eden? I always thought it was God giving us free will. Without free will we can not choose to Love Him.

Thank you for explaining The Dark Side. I really appreciate your input. I do agree with it, mostly. I definitely think our salvation has more to do with Him than us, but He did give us free will, which means that technically we can resist. I also take great comfort in the fact that I can not lose my salvation. I think the area where I have the biggest problem is the concept of "limited atonement".

Actually I was picturing Audrey Hepburn at the Bistro in Funny Face :lol:

LOVE your advice! Remind me to look you up the next time I need fashion tips.

Mungo!!! I've missed you, Woman!

I love reading your posts, Doran. Whenever I see your name come up on the board, I feel compelled to click and see what you are saying this time :001_smile:

I believe the correct expression is "Snap!" :lol:

I enjoy your posts :001_smile:

It is nice to be loved :001_wub:

I have truly enjoyed reading your insights, Erica!

Hey, Anj! I have missed you! Where have you been hiding? :001_smile:

Soph, I am so glad you are a part of this forum. :grouphug:

Hey Georgie! Thank you for the info on children's cold meds.

Stacia, I am trying to read your avatar, but I am too blind. What does it say?

Morning, Carli! Coffee?

That's even better, Doran. Honestly, my favorite part of the rep system wasn't the points or the green squares but the lovely comments I recieved :001_smile:

Thank you, Deb! I intend to post more pix of the kids, but the server was overloaded when I tried a few days ago. Maybe today I will get to it...