tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605099.post5203339580647452382..comments2023-10-24T07:03:42.942-05:00Comments on vtmbottomline: THIS THING CALLED DYINGPaul Burlesonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17021178307705707423noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605099.post-50266834334498820982011-03-31T07:48:54.591-05:002011-03-31T07:48:54.591-05:00Bob,
Yea, the slide is not for the faint of heart...Bob, <br />Yea, the slide is not for the faint of heart. Our house is used for the last rest stop in the 'Autumn in Bonham' bicycle ride.<br /> This year one rider said, “Last year, I promised myself I was going down this year. I'm not afraid of heights at all. (He was looking down as his buddies cheered him on.) But I'm going to ask my psychologists why I can't do this.”<br /><br />One of our church members refuse even when his wife and little boy went down, but when his brother and mother did, he was 'forced'. His “Lord be with meeeee!” lasted all the way down.<br /><br />Some parents were giving their 8 year-old static - “You did everything at six-flags, what's taking you so long?” He yelled down, “Be quite I'm praying!”<br /><br />Then there was this 'impact revival team' guy that broke bats and blew up a hot water bottle until it exploded. Weighed 275. (The more the weight; the faster you go.) They go down on a sled from a lawn chair with a double mattress and protected handles to hold. A motor pulls it up. At the time, there were no wheels so to get a good ride I put water on the slide. He said that was fun I'm doing it again. I thought light-weight Rodney was next so I put a LOT of water, but here came the big guy. The slide became a ski jump, and he sailed 30 feet in the air with him stopping and springing to his feet – hands in the air yelling Yeppppeeeee! His comment: “If you can't die – don't try!”<br /><br />Christine,<br />My grandson took movies of us facing each other and me climbing down. I'm glad its not interesting enough for 'home videos' to show on TV. :)Rex Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06976501582240117188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605099.post-26801290646315529252011-03-30T15:23:25.187-05:002011-03-30T15:23:25.187-05:00SEVENTY . . . FEET . . . HIGH . . .
whoah!SEVENTY . . . FEET . . . HIGH . . . <br /><br />whoah!Christianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15969310497166526545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605099.post-76344461453984988382011-03-30T15:13:51.342-05:002011-03-30T15:13:51.342-05:00Rex, that's quite a slide! I just looked at th...Rex, that's quite a slide! I just looked at the pics.Bob Clevelandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06110395869562328309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605099.post-7305848626686538482011-03-30T09:07:12.221-05:002011-03-30T09:07:12.221-05:00Paul,
About that place to sleep. Belle says you c...Paul,<br />About that place to sleep. Belle says you can stay with us as long as we don't fight. :) <br /><br />We hang out in two rooms which leaves an extra bath and two bedrooms downstairs. Then the upstairs has a bath and beds which is mostly two play rooms. (Ping-pong, pool, foosball.) Our youth met there before we built the new church.<br /><br />Yea, I know – why do two old people have such a big house? On the subject of passing on, I told Belle someone would live here a lot longer than we would, so we'd make it big enough for them.<br /><br />Now on this 'slide of doom' thing should be no problem for a guy that rides a motorcycle. I was in a college hospital three months from going to sleep on one.<br />(They're not made for going into a ditch and crossing a railroad track at 60 mph.)<br />BTW, I was holding the headlight like a flashlight, and since the gas handle had fallen off my other hand was holding a wire controlling the carburetor – a 1947 Indian Chief was really heavy on top of me. ROTC ruled me ineligible for flying because I couldn't convince them I was only sleeping four hours. <br /><br />Now Rodney – it's only 70 feet high ministerial speaking or just feeling that scared. It's 40 feet. Last week Isaac (oldest grandchild at 22) and I were at the 70 foot level replacing the flag. There have been 383 people and 1,031 trips down the slide that I keep a record - including comments. The one I appreciate most is a man - 32- that went down 20 times- most of time with one of his three kids in his lap (youngest two years old that said: “Giggle-giggle-daddy I want to do it again”) The man said: “I've wondered what Santa Clause looked like; best present of my life.” <br /><br />Not to get into politics, but what do you think of this?<br /><br />http://www.stormfront.org/forum/t781860/Rex Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06976501582240117188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605099.post-6672743622432910162011-03-29T18:39:46.364-05:002011-03-29T18:39:46.364-05:00Rex built a huge slide in his back yard just for t...Rex built a huge slide in his back yard just for the heck of it (and for his grandkids!) It has become somewhat of a tourist attraction. We have wedding parties youth groups random citizens church members missionaries guest speakers and even several body builders from team impact go down the slide. I have been down it 4 times. When my oldest son who was a 8 at the time wanted to try it out, my wife said "I will ground you for the rest of your life if you ask again!" He just turned 11 we will probably do it soon! I think it is only about 70 ft tall but I am sure Rex will add his cooments soon.Rodney Sprayberryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00354264158831825334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605099.post-24371611116389128942011-03-29T18:18:12.524-05:002011-03-29T18:18:12.524-05:00Rodney,
I'm afraid to ask what "a slide ...Rodney,<br /><br />I'm afraid to ask what "a slide of doom" refers to!!<br /><br />Just remember that as a traveling preacher all I ask for from a Pastor and Church is a place to eat, a place to sleep, a place to preach, and protection from whatever a slide of doom is. Those are my requirements. ; )Paul Burlesonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17021178307705707423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605099.post-6008859900444842882011-03-29T17:55:37.539-05:002011-03-29T17:55:37.539-05:00If you are prepared for thing called dying are you...If you are prepared for thing called dying are you willing to brave Rex's massive slide of doom? :)Rodney Sprayberryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00354264158831825334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605099.post-63803817194837284032011-03-29T13:53:44.089-05:002011-03-29T13:53:44.089-05:00Rex,
I'm still laughing. It IS a gentle pertu...Rex,<br /><br />I'm still laughing. It IS a gentle perturbing and not too often. ;-)<br /><br />We will most certainly soon drop the "Internet" part of our friendship. I'm looking forward to the meeting.Paul Burlesonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17021178307705707423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605099.post-57357119900072732662011-03-29T13:45:19.904-05:002011-03-29T13:45:19.904-05:00HI THERE YOURSELF, CHRISTINE,
Thanks for your reme...HI THERE YOURSELF, CHRISTINE,<br />Thanks for your remembrance. Below is a link of a little boy who said he was in heaven.<br /><br />http://www.kwgn.com/news/kdvr-after-neardeath-experience-boy-writes-book-heaven-is-real-20110210,0,4074308.story<br /><br />Paul,<br />Thanks for the nice thoughts. ME – perturb someone?? Why, how could that ever be? :)<br /><br />Hopefully in a few days our internet friendship can drop the internet and we'll be friends face to face.<br /> <br />Someday, with someone's help, I'm going to put a picture of me. We sort of look alike – at least we part our hair the same way.Rex Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06976501582240117188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605099.post-22062392937877410102011-03-29T06:36:50.180-05:002011-03-29T06:36:50.180-05:00Aussie J, Christiane, becky,
All great comments. ...Aussie J, Christiane, becky,<br /><br />All great comments. I'm always delighted to read your insightful thoughts on any issue raised. You guys/gals think the way I do...I don't know whether that pleases you but it encourages me. ;)<br /><br /><br />Rex,<br /><br />You always say things in comments that do several things to me when I read them.<br /><br /> I'm reminded of the old days. [Royal Ambassadors] I'm blessed by you humor. [[Toilet paper indeed.] I'm reminded of my own struggles and feelings. ["Hurt my heart" has been my expression of pain for years] <br /><br />Sometimes you even perturb me. [Not this time ;) ] I'm just generally glad we're Internet friends.Paul Burlesonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17021178307705707423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605099.post-50654001747195750722011-03-28T03:33:23.835-05:002011-03-28T03:33:23.835-05:00Hi REX RAY,
'going home' does have anothe...Hi REX RAY,<br /><br />'going home' does have another meaning for Christian people . . .<br /><br />I found this to share, written in the 1600's by Henry Vaughn:<br /><br />"I SAW Eternity the other night, <br />Like a great ring of pure and endless light, <br />All calm, as it was bright ; <br />And round beneath it,<br />Time in hours, days, years <br />Driv'n by the spheres <br />Like a vast shadow mov'd ; <br />in which the world <br />And all her train were hurl'd. " <br /><br />I remember the story of your little niece who died at age five in the mission fields. She 'witnessed' that 'ring of endless light' before she 'went home', didn't she?<br />That was a beautiful story you told about her last words to her mother.<br /><br /><br />L'sAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605099.post-24212688225181411892011-03-27T16:33:02.194-05:002011-03-27T16:33:02.194-05:00Hello All . . .
I just saw Wade's sermon and...Hello All . . . <br /><br />I just saw Wade's sermon and encourage everyone to go to the Emmanual website and see it from the archives . . . <br /><br />all I could think of was the power of God working through Wade in that jail cell . . . and then, this quote came to mind:<br /><br />". . when you are filled with the Holy Spirit, then the ministry of Jesus just flows out of you."<br />— Corrie Ten Boom<br /><br />Please take time to hear that beautiful sermon. You will need a handkerchief (at least one), and you will be filled with joy.<br /><br />ChristianeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605099.post-38765116114793039292011-03-27T07:00:58.554-05:002011-03-27T07:00:58.554-05:00Paul,
Good topic – especially for older people. O...Paul,<br />Good topic – especially for older people. One of our church members died yesterday at the age of 102.<br /><br />At 79, I agree life is like a roll of toilet paper – the closer the end – the faster it goes.<br /> <br />There's no place like home. “I am a stranger here – I'm in a foreign land – my home is far away on a golden strand.” (I never did know what “strand” meant in the Royal Ambassador song.)<br /><br />My wife hurt my heart last night when she said: “When do the doctors think I'll be well enough to go home?” (For those that don't know – we retired and built a home back on the farm ten years ago.)<br /><br />I like Tennyson's: “May there be no moaning of the bar when I put out to sea.” Also: “Morn not for those that live with God.”Rex Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06976501582240117188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605099.post-30363397412045086892011-03-26T23:02:15.510-05:002011-03-26T23:02:15.510-05:00I think the biggest surprise of my life is how qui...I think the biggest surprise of my life is how quickly it goes by. I never envisioned myself with children older than 6-years-old. And now I have grandchildren twice that age! And yes...I sense time has sped up. And the older I get, the more I ask Jesus to come quickly! I think it's healthy to face your death. It makes life more valuable.Becky Dietzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04267931062208654627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605099.post-83500454407370261822011-03-26T19:29:56.737-05:002011-03-26T19:29:56.737-05:00From the beautiful Sarum Primer, this:
http://ww...From the beautiful Sarum Primer, this:<br /><br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQ5GF3gVlbc&NR=1&feature=fvwp<br /><br />I love the ending words: <br />'God be at my end <br />and at my departing'<br /><br />ChristianeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605099.post-44867041026127899922011-03-26T15:43:15.344-05:002011-03-26T15:43:15.344-05:00Paul,
What a great article!
Very encouraging to ...Paul,<br /><br />What a great article!<br /><br />Very encouraging to see a Christian being realistic about death.<br /><br />Speaking of the fleeting nature of time: My wife I recently recalled that, when we were on our honeymoon, we spoke about how long the lifetime, we had pledged to remain in wedlock, really was. We couldn't imagine that far ahead!<br /><br />Now, that honeymoon seems only yesterday, ope last week.<br /><br />Your quote of Dr.Dunlop is such wise advice, "It is imperative that, as maturing Christians, we begin early the process of dying. We must no longer fear death; we must see it as a defeated enemy."<br /><br />A good test of the foundations of our faith!<br /><br />You say,"Our living is truly limited, our days are numbered, and I think we lack a proper perspective on life till we consider this reality."<br /><br />Absolutely!<br /><br />As you say,"Scripture says it well...".Aussie Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16199918171163666399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605099.post-91919102218605543722011-03-26T15:41:18.383-05:002011-03-26T15:41:18.383-05:00Eileen,
Your last sentence pretty well sums up th...Eileen,<br /><br />Your last sentence pretty well sums up the point being made in the post.<br /><br />I see you are an author. You materials look good. I would think your hope is that a reader of your books would get to the end of the story before coming to a final conclusion on the value of the book.<br /><br />That said, I am honored that you stopped by for a moment. Do come again.<br /><br /><br />Bob,<br /><br />A living testimonial to the point of the post and, as always, a comment word reading. Thanks.Paul Burlesonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17021178307705707423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605099.post-16839435653247980352011-03-26T15:29:54.688-05:002011-03-26T15:29:54.688-05:00I have found that being prepared for death .. faci...I have found that being prepared for death .. facing one's own mortality .. is the only real way to live the remainder of one's life without a cloud of general discouragement hanging over one's head. <br /><br />I decided to talk about death as just another fact of life, a long time ago. Decades before the doctor said "cancer" to me. Long before I nearly died of an allergic reaction in Germany (1999) or came close to it last December with Sepsis. I am sure glad I did that, and life is certainly easier to enjoy, and God's love is sure easier to "roll around in" .. to be enveloped by .. without that cloud over my head.<br /><br />Good post.Bob Clevelandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06110395869562328309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605099.post-7185068908916844142011-03-26T13:30:10.440-05:002011-03-26T13:30:10.440-05:00What can I say? I only got as far as the first few...What can I say? I only got as far as the first few lines of your blog and I felt depressed. I admit, I didn't read it all. If I had, I might have been uplifted. Meanwhile, life, as I see it, is for living and by that I don't mean we go out an do as we please and pester our neighbour, friends or any animal. We must accept things for what they are.Eileen Thorntonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14515375174939228323noreply@blogger.com