pattiurlvd

@pattiurlvd (137)

United States • Age 71

Joined myLot 15 years ago

I would rather believe there is a God and find out there is no God, than not believe in God and find out there is a God!

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Discussions (33)

pattiurlvd's Discussions

what is your favorite form of prayer?

pattiurlvd @pattiurlvd (137) • United States 9 Oct 09

I know there are all sorts of ways to pray. I am interested in your favorite form of prayer. Mine would be sitting alone in church in silence, sometimes it feels like he just comes right there next to me and sits down with me....

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unemployment rate highest in state history

pattiurlvd @pattiurlvd (137) • United States 9 Oct 09

The unemployment rate in the country is around 9% but Oregon, specifically Portland, is at an all time high with 12.7%! And right now at this moment my husband and I are both part of that 12.7% and that can make life tough. But...

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healthy recipe ideas for the holidays

pattiurlvd @pattiurlvd (137) • United States 7 Oct 09

We all know how we love the food during the holidays, but we also know that a lot of what we eat during this time of the year wouldn't exactly hit the top ten healthy foods list either. So I've tried to come up with some recipes...

rush limbaugh wants to buy the st. louis rams!

pattiurlvd @pattiurlvd (137) • United States 6 Oct 09

Conservative radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh seems to love the Rams even in the condition the team finds itself right now. It appears that Rush has teamed with the St. Louis Blues owner Checketts and has placed a bid for the...

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Can you belive it? Healthy desserts!

pattiurlvd @pattiurlvd (137) • United States 6 Oct 09

With the holidays quickly approaching I thought it would be nice to share some desserts that are actually healthy. Hope you will enjoy these little treats. All are low in carbs, low in sugar, low in sodium. Almond Apricot...

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Mexican Food For the Diabetic

pattiurlvd @pattiurlvd (137) • United States 6 Oct 09

Sometimes it can be hard being a diabetic and trying to find food with taste that meets your diabetic limitations. I've gathered a few Mexican recipes I hope you will find tasty. All are low carb and low sodium. Spicy...

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And They Say Animals Have No Feelings?

pattiurlvd @pattiurlvd (137) • United States 2 Oct 09

She is pregnant, he had just saved her from a fire in her house, rescuing her by carrying her out of the house onto the front lawn, while he continued to fight the fire. When he finally got done, he sat down to catch his breath...

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for all football fans: excited about the new season?

pattiurlvd @pattiurlvd (137) • United States 22 Sep 09

You know I was excited before the first game with a new coaching staff, new front office personnel, but....alas my team has now lost 12 in a row, starting with the 10 they lost in 2008. It's just downright depressing! What are...

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did anyone watch the season premiere of house?

pattiurlvd @pattiurlvd (137) • United States 22 Sep 09

If you're a House fan, what did you think of the season opener of House? I really got a kick out of how he kept trying to mess with the patients there to make the other doctors jobs miserable. Good comedy relief there because...

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see the movie whiteout?

pattiurlvd @pattiurlvd (137) • United States 19 Sep 09

I just did yesterday and I'll come right out and say it, it's rather disappointing. The acting was OK but I think all the excitement they provided was shown in their previews because there wasn't much other than what you see...

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mandatory broadcasting in digital

pattiurlvd @pattiurlvd (137) • United States 16 Sep 09

Just curious what others might think with this mandatory of digital broadcasting. I know the reasoning coming down from the government is to free up air space for emergency responders. But do you think that's the whole story or...

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do you watch america's got talent?

pattiurlvd @pattiurlvd (137) • United States 16 Sep 09

You know my husband and I NEVER watch those "reality shows" but one night we got sucked into watching America's Got Talent because there simply was nothing on. And sad to say we've been watching the whole thing this season. LOL A...

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does the internet have too much freedom?

pattiurlvd @pattiurlvd (137) • United States 14 Sep 09

I have to admit the Internet is a great thing if used in a positive manner for education, research, keeping in touch with family and friends, as well as lots of good entertainment. But then it also holds the scammers and criminals...

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peace in the hearts of all who believe in God

pattiurlvd @pattiurlvd (137) • United States 14 Sep 09

We the people of the earth, of all regions, races, and religions are every one of us the children of God, who created each person to his likeness to know and love Him forever. Yet, we believers in God have often hated, hurt, and...

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Wow....where's the love, where's the excitement?

pattiurlvd @pattiurlvd (137) • United States 13 Sep 09

Look I know the Rams have had their struggles and are coming off of a season that they ended with a 10 game losing streak. But shouldn't there be some sort of excitement for a team that has been overhauled? So many things that...

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Who is Jesus Christ to You?

pattiurlvd @pattiurlvd (137) • United States 13 Sep 09

Last night our priest gave a wonderful homily centered around the time when Christ asked his disciples "Who do people say that I am?" and "Who do you say that I am?" and left us with homework assignment, he does that a lot. He...

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Catholics Do Not Adore Saints

pattiurlvd @pattiurlvd (137) • United States 12 Sep 09

Adoration is restricted exclusively for God. But saints and other people may be asked to pray for you. When a Catholic makes their petition known to a saint all they are doing is simply asking the saint to pray for them. It isn't...

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God's Grace

pattiurlvd @pattiurlvd (137) • United States 12 Sep 09

God's grace is all around us from a morning dew drop on a leaf to the love you receive from a friend or loved one. It's all there waiting for you to see it, grab it, embrace it. We can't earn it nor can we ever think that we...

How Christianity split into its own religion

pattiurlvd @pattiurlvd (137) • United States 11 Sep 09

Two factors led to the split and independence of Christianity as a separate religion. 1. The growing umber of Gentile converts to Chrisitanity eventually eclipsed the original Jewish roots. Even though Jesus and the 12 were...

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St. Peter One of Catholisms Favorite Saints

pattiurlvd @pattiurlvd (137) • United States 11 Sep 09

St. Peter (died around A.D. 64) Biblical scholars believe that he was married, because the Gospel speaks of the cure of his mother-in-law (Matthew 8:14;Luke 4:38). But whether he was a widower at the time he met Jesus, no one...