holdingfast

@holdingfast (117)

Philippines • Age 55

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Are there any Health Benefits of Drinking Small Amounts of Alcohol?

Marja @buenavida (9984) • Sweden 28 May 12

I just read a newsletter from Dr Al Sears and he talks about tests that have been made, especially with red wine. A case study has shown that 12 - 35 grams of alcohol a day has reduced the risk for one kind of cancer to more...

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holdingfast The Bible, at Psalms 104:15, says the wine makes the heart of the mortal man rejoice.

28 May 12

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What Have You Learned from the Book of Job?

Marja @buenavida (9984) • Sweden 1 Apr 11

I am reading the book of Job and I wonder what my friends who are reading the Bible, have found there. This book has some interesting things to teach us. It answers the question: why do good people have to suffer? It also...

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holdingfast I agree with you. The book of Job is very interesting to read. Just last night, I read a portion of it and one I learned from Job 17:16, was that all people, whether good or bad, will just return to dust when we died.

2 Apr 11

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The Earthquake Warning System Worked, But...!!

Marja @buenavida (9984) • Sweden 17 Mar 11

The cost of such warning systems is enourmous, but do you think it is still worth it?? Remember, it can save many lives as knowing about an earthquake a few seconds before it strikes, can save many lives. Or should people move...

earthquake

saves lives

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holdingfast Yes, it is wise to pay attention to warning because it can save life. With the impending destruction of the wicked, the worldwide preaching of God's Kingdom by Jehovah's Witnesses serve as a warning before the end comes.

20 Mar 11

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Are you happy of your life so far?

ellaangelus @ellaangelus (283) • Tokelau 12 Dec 10

Well, are you? do you feel right now like you're incredibly happy, because of your job, or your family, friends.. or do you want something to change?

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holdingfast I am happy with the present life for reason that I spent it for the God's service. Despite of secular activities like job, I see to it that my priority is spiritual. Doing so makes my life happy and contented.

12 Dec 10

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No Christmas party!

christiana81 @christiana81 (717) • Romania 12 Dec 10

This year of my work there will not be a Christmas reunion....because are no money...is crisis. I told my collegues Christmas mean somethig more then giftsand party but they are still sad....

party

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holdingfast I am NO to Christmas party primarily because I don't believe that it is the birth of Jesus Christ. Another reason is that I don't like to approve of its origin, that is started with the celebration for idols and not for the true God.

12 Dec 10

If someone next to you yawns, do you start yawning also...

HADDOWZ @HADDOWZ (1469) 13 Oct 10

Is it just me, or is it when someone starts yawning near me, I have this sudden urge to start yawning also. Has anyone else noticed this, or is it just the company I keep

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holdingfast sometimes, i experience the same. When beside me yawn, I feel yawning too.

14 Oct 10

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What are you grateful for today?

Amber @AmbiePam (92828) • United States 11 Oct 10

Yesterday I was very happy to be able to attend church, and be with my parents. I hadn't gone in a month or so because of migraines and other health issues. And those of you know have back trouble or other issues like that know...

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holdingfast I have a lot of things to thank God for the day. First of course, the life and good health I have. Despite challenges in life, he continues to shower me with food both spiritual and material. I also appreciate the peace of mind and the feeling of happiness I...

12 Oct 10

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My uncle has cancer.Do you think he should be told he's gonna die?

pecito @pecito (303) • Bulgaria 11 Oct 10

My uncle went to see the doctor for a routine check of his condition.He had some flue and som kidney problem. The doctor did some tests and discovered my uncle has cancer that is developingvery fast.An urgent operation was needed...

confessing the truth

dilema

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holdingfast It would take courage to say the truth about his health condition. But of course, the person has to know what's going on with him. I think before telling the truth, the person who will do so shall think the proper approach how to tell him in a way that he...

12 Oct 10

World will end - do you believe it - will humans go to other planets for living

CSHINE @SHAMRACK (8576) • India 9 Oct 10

The evolution in this planet earth has shown various changes. Moreover there were rumours that world will end. Even movies with this concept have been released. Actually do you believe that world will end soon, end to all living...

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holdingfast I believe that the end is just for the wicked. The planet earth will not be made totter, as told in the Bible, meaning, the earth will not be destroyed. Yes, end of the wicked or bad people will soon happen. How? It is through Armageddon according to the...

10 Oct 10

How you Remember all your Passwords?

Rasorr @Rasorr (268) • India 9 Oct 10

Hello Mylotters, Every users have at least the 2-3 mail accounts,some social networking accounts, some other business sites account, bank account etc and etc... This list is too large..:D For remebering the passwords of all...

forgot password

password

remember passwords

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holdingfast I have a record of my passwords so that i can immediately check if i forgot one.

10 Oct 10

Suggest me for good health

venkimba2012 @venkimba2012 (2) 9 Oct 10

For the past couple of weeks my health is gradually going down because of heavy work and improper timing in taking food. Kindly suggest me some methods to improve my health.

good health

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holdingfast eat plenty of green leafy vegetables.

9 Oct 10

Who Is to Blame for life's Failures?

aymos11 @aymos11 (2) • Nigeria 8 Oct 10

It is always difficult to accept the blame for our shortcomings especially if those we wrong are of a lower cadre than we are.Take this for an example,inn my country Nigeria,if someone in power does a wrong thing they blame it...

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holdingfast We are responsible for how we use our life. Whatever we do, right or wrong, we reap. So we cannot blame others for our failures in life

9 Oct 10

Why is it important to God that You Believe????

bird123 @bird123 (10643) • United States 8 Oct 10

Seems like religions all over the world tell you that you must believe in God. Some will tell you that by merely believing in God that you are sure to go to heaven. Why is it important to God that you believe???? Even if one...

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holdingfast It is a natural tendency for a human being to believe in God and depend on him. That should be so because we are his creation, his master piece in fact, and He is the Source of Life.

9 Oct 10

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Are You Good At Keeping Secrets?

jujunme @jujunme (2501) • United States 8 Oct 10

Every now and then people will confide in us , (especially friends and or family) and expect us to keep what they have told us a secret.Are you good at doing this? Does it depend on what the secret is? or the person who confided...

confiding

secrets

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holdingfast When a friend reveals a secret to me, I see to it that I keep it to myself because I believe that my friend trust me.

9 Oct 10

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Be in the World but not of the World!

abish1987 @abish1987 (188) • Philippines 9 Oct 10

How can you live life if you'll just be in the world but not of the world?

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holdingfast We really have no choice to live in this world because other than the planet earth, there is no place for mankind to live in. However, we should not live according to the worldly system by imitating the bad deeds of people. It is a challenge to do that because...

9 Oct 10

What kind of person bores you the most?

getbiswa2000 @getbiswa2000 (5544) • India 7 Oct 10

Hello friends, I can't stand people who always impart negative thoughts. Persons with lack of imagination and sense of humor also bore me a lot. I am not comfortable with people who ask a lot of unnecessary questions. I love to...

personality

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holdingfast Of course, we want our company to make us happy not suffer boredom with them. However, let's face the reality that every person is unique. What we can do is just to be flexible enough to be with various characters and appreciate what's positive in them.

7 Oct 10

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Are you afraid of any insect?

getbiswa2000 @getbiswa2000 (5544) • India 6 Oct 10

Hi, I am not afraid of spiders, but I hate the very sight of this hairy, creepy figure. Eight legs, oh my Gosh! And did you see how they pounce on the pray? Simply ruthless. They excess of eyes in their head also freaks me out....

insects

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holdingfast I hate to see cockroach. Even if i am sleeping, i easily sense there is a cockroach near me.

7 Oct 10

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Computer wouldn't cause CANCER?

abish1987 @abish1987 (188) • Philippines 1 Oct 10

Part of my job is to face the computer for the whole day. Is it really true that too much exposure with it would cause Cancer? What's your idea about it?

cancer

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holdingfast I haven't read any study that computer causes cancer.

7 Oct 10

i really have a terrible headache

hushi22 @hushi22 (4928) 7 Oct 10

my goodness! i really have terrible headache. i want to stay on mylot and write on my sites but i can't. i will have to sleep very soon. *tired

headache

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holdingfast When I have headache, i take paracetamol, take a rest and enough sleep.

7 Oct 10

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