tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3547626758202348166Thu, 07 Jan 2010 21:13:23 +0000A fellowship of Christian bloggers committed to encouraging one another and giving glory to God.http://pilgrimpals.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Pilgrim Pals)Blogger1959125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3547626758202348166.post-9184844464870461875Wed, 06 Jan 2010 19:07:00 +00002010-01-06T14:19:03.795-05:00A week ago, on Tuesday, my city woke up to hear about the tragic murder of Police Constable Eric Czapnik, while on duty at 4:30 a.m. He was 51 years old and leaves behind a wife and four children. He only became a police officer two years ago. That alone impresses me - someone who goes after their true calling even at an age most people would consider it "too late"! Please say a prayer for http://pilgrimpals.blogspot.com/2010/01/fallen-servant.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pilgrim Pals)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3547626758202348166.post-812610782174182233Sun, 03 Jan 2010 05:36:00 +00002010-01-03T00:38:51.390-05:00dear pals...this song has been so much on my heart the last week.i put it on my own blog and i want to put it here..i love all of you pals so much...love terryhttp://pilgrimpals.blogspot.com/2010/01/i-love-you-pilgrim-pals.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pilgrim Pals)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3547626758202348166.post-6901132450629829835Fri, 01 Jan 2010 19:12:00 +00002010-01-01T14:20:38.516-05:00Happy and blessed New Year to all!May we all experience a deeper sense of God's love and His abundant blessings on us. David, I pray that you will experience some relief from the burdens you carry. I can testify to the true Light in the darkest valley - as you know I've been to the bottom and back. Although I wouldn't say I'm totally out of the "woods" - I'm certainly seeing the Light clearer http://pilgrimpals.blogspot.com/2010/01/blessings-in-2010.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pilgrim Pals)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3547626758202348166.post-7900116111024593458Sat, 26 Dec 2009 19:54:00 +00002009-12-26T15:02:18.405-05:00Hello Pals-I wanted to log in yesterday to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas, but will all the Christmas chaos I wasn't able to. I hope you all had a wonderful time celebrating the birth of our Saviour.This Christmas was extra special because it was the first time I have had my own tree: Merry Christmas to you and your family!Love In Christ-~Lauren-Maryhttp://pilgrimpals.blogspot.com/2009/12/belated-christmas-wishes-to-all-pals.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pilgrim Pals)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3547626758202348166.post-5164040064678557095Thu, 24 Dec 2009 20:58:00 +00002009-12-24T16:14:02.853-05:00 http://windowstomysoul.blogspot.com/tomorrow pilgrim pal vicki's family, will not only be celebrating christmas, they will also be celebrating vicki's birthday!this verse in the picture is the whole bent of vicki's life and it is kind of small print so here, i am copying it,Philippians 4:8Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, http://pilgrimpals.blogspot.com/2009/12/christmas-dayvickis-birthday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pilgrim Pals)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3547626758202348166.post-5745216938935449606Tue, 15 Dec 2009 02:15:00 +00002009-12-14T21:17:14.812-05:00Here's a moving rendition of an old favourite of mine, Ten Thousand Years sung by a trio and the choir at Sevier Heights Baptist Church in Knoxville, Tennessee. Be blessed as you listen, Pilgrim Pals David http://pilgrimpals.blogspot.com/2009/12/ten-thousand-years.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pilgrim Pals)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3547626758202348166.post-6898804937915745892Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:22:00 +00002009-12-14T12:54:26.182-05:00"When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit....."Blessed are you among women and blessed is the child you will bear! But why am I so favored that the mother of my Lord should come to me? As soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears the baby in my womb leaped for joy." Luke 1 vs 41-44. Mary said, "My soul glorifies http://pilgrimpals.blogspot.com/2009/12/first-missionary-believer-witness-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pilgrim Pals)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3547626758202348166.post-479563718284537210Sun, 13 Dec 2009 01:53:00 +00002009-12-12T21:31:23.482-05:00~I’d Rather Have JesusForty years ago Bev Shea was attending the Bible School in Ottawa (Ontario) where I was teaching. He loved to sing. After more training in New York City he was given an audition at one of the radio stations and was offered a contract.He asked that he might sing Gospel songs. He was told that he might use one occasionally, but he would have to use the songs on the Hit http://pilgrimpals.blogspot.com/2009/12/pilgrim-pals.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pilgrim Pals)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3547626758202348166.post-5707307519931232081Wed, 09 Dec 2009 10:18:00 +00002009-12-09T05:20:16.290-05:00Janet Paschal is one of my favourite singers. Check out this YouTube video of Janet singing a powerful song, It Won't Rain Always.I needed to hear this song today. I trust that as you listen to Janet pouring out her heart...your spirit will be refreshed and renewed by His Spirit, the blessed Holy Spirit.Thank you, Cathy Simpson,(from Melodies and Hymnsongs) for pointing me to this song.http://pilgrimpals.blogspot.com/2009/12/palsit-wont-rain-always_09.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pilgrim Pals)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3547626758202348166.post-2329406179645611533Tue, 08 Dec 2009 19:22:00 +00002009-12-08T14:41:46.666-05:00dear felisol, our beloved pilgrim pal ,we all want to wish you a very happy birthday!though we are a sea apart, we are as close as an email and a prayer away and everyone counts you as an encouraging and sympathetic and close always friend!today is your special day!here is a norwegian birthday cake for you, googled in fresh this very hour!now we realize that you are sixty felisol, but don't let http://pilgrimpals.blogspot.com/2009/12/our-pal-on-far-side-of-sea-is-birthday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pilgrim Pals)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3547626758202348166.post-1911950495343565241Sun, 06 Dec 2009 05:36:00 +00002009-12-06T00:37:36.938-05:00http://pilgrimpals.blogspot.com/2009/12/lords-day-blessings-on-pals.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pilgrim Pals)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3547626758202348166.post-3632620834410960315Thu, 03 Dec 2009 04:23:00 +00002009-12-02T23:30:45.999-05:00 A child was asked to write a book report on the entire Bible, and here it is.....The Children's Bible in a Nutshell. In the beginning, which occurred near the start, there was nothing but God, darkness, and some gas. The Bible says, 'The Lord thy God is one, but I think He must be a lot older than that. Anyway, God said, 'Give me a light!' and someone did. Then God made the world. He split the http://pilgrimpals.blogspot.com/2009/12/hope-this-makes-you-smile.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pilgrim Pals)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3547626758202348166.post-5244885999086731312Wed, 02 Dec 2009 03:48:00 +00002009-12-02T23:34:13.716-05:00 Dear Pals:Thank you so much for your prayers as I go through this dark valley of depression and despair. In the midst of the turmoil I sense God's touch and His everlasting arms upholding me.The following post appears on my Pilgrim Scribblings blog and I thought my Pals would benefit from hearing this incredible song.Be blessed, Pals.David, the PilgrimHere's the post:Recently our son Matthew andhttp://pilgrimpals.blogspot.com/2009/12/treasures-unseen.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pilgrim Pals)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3547626758202348166.post-7515835221599458833Sun, 29 Nov 2009 01:37:00 +00002009-11-28T20:48:39.805-05:00Dear Pals:Just a brief update to let you know what's been happening to the Pilgrim and how you can pray for him (me).This week I began my Day Hospital Program at North York General Hospital (pictured) in Toronto. This is a 3-week long program, 5 days a week, designed to assist those who are going through the throes of deep depression. The first week has been very profitable and I'm looking http://pilgrimpals.blogspot.com/2009/11/pilgrims-update.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pilgrim Pals)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3547626758202348166.post-3205626322727994372Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:42:00 +00002009-11-21T22:47:29.555-05:00dear david..it has been such a relief that you have returned and you know, it will not even be easier for you as you live for the lord in the faithful way you have and so i just thought that this song by danny funderburk would encourage you and encourage for that matter ALL of us!the devil is defeated and the lord is the winner!...love terryhttp://pilgrimpals.blogspot.com/2009/11/david-beloved-pilgrim-brother-this-song.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pilgrim Pals)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3547626758202348166.post-5591904339683599242Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:51:00 +00002009-11-17T15:58:54.782-05:00Since my explanation concerning my absence from our Pilgrim Pals site there has been a real outpouring of prayer and concern on my behalf.This battle with depression has been a real struggle...a war that seems to continue unabated. Your prayers, dear Pals, are so vital to my recovery. Felisol, your posts and the scriptures you have shared have been a lifeline. Thank you. As fellow sojourners,http://pilgrimpals.blogspot.com/2009/11/thank-you-fellow-pilgrims.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pilgrim Pals)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3547626758202348166.post-2992995435183539770Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:32:00 +00002009-11-17T12:54:01.771-05:00I went back to work last week for two half days and will slowly work up to regular full time duties over the next 7 weeks (eg two half days this week, then two full days for a couple weeks etc). Surprisingly, most of all to me, it's going very well - God has certainly freed me from anxiety issues around going back to work. This sense of freedom only came in the last few weeks - just before http://pilgrimpals.blogspot.com/2009/11/praise-report.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pilgrim Pals)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3547626758202348166.post-6879918961346835915Sun, 15 Nov 2009 03:48:00 +00002009-11-14T22:50:58.909-05:00dear david ..we are all glad that you are back.trust me david, we have all been in the storm the last little while.we are in the storm together and the lord is with us!...love terryhttp://pilgrimpals.blogspot.com/2009/11/be-encouraged-pilgrims_14.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pilgrim Pals)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3547626758202348166.post-5608403800625846194Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:11:00 +00002009-11-17T15:50:21.893-05:00Dear Pals:It's been awhile since I posted here on Pilgrim Pals. I've been struggling in a deep, dark hole of depression that has been more debilliating that any past episode. I lost all motivation to write, compose music or to do almost anything. Of course this was the time when I needed my Pals the most but I retreated instead of reaching out.We continue to share our username and password with http://pilgrimpals.blogspot.com/2009/11/explanation-from-pilgrim.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pilgrim Pals)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3547626758202348166.post-3604621537901106401Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:10:00 +00002009-11-09T16:10:57.642-05:00 I've gone fishing in the archive pond again. As I battle this present bout with depression I often find solace in things I have written in the past while I looked up from the bottom of the pit. Here's one from 2 years ago:Long-time friends of the Pilgrim might recall this post from the "dark ages". This dreaded guest, clothed in black, came knocking again this weekend and especially this morninghttp://pilgrimpals.blogspot.com/2009/11/dark.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pilgrim Pals)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3547626758202348166.post-4317389027351196060Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:03:00 +00002009-10-12T06:10:11.535-04:00Psalm 100:4-5 – "Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. For the Lord is good and his love endures for ever; his faithfulness continues through all generations."wishing all of my pilgrim pals a very joyful thanksgiving...love terryhttp://pilgrimpals.blogspot.com/2009/10/happy-thanksgiving-to-all-pals.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pilgrim Pals)10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3547626758202348166.post-6525963097274498353Sun, 11 Oct 2009 09:20:00 +00002009-10-11T05:22:12.212-04:00http://pilgrimpals.blogspot.com/2009/10/pilgrim-palsour-lord-is-god-of-miracles.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pilgrim Pals)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3547626758202348166.post-1143964482992622466Sun, 04 Oct 2009 04:44:00 +00002009-10-04T00:45:24.064-04:00http://pilgrimpals.blogspot.com/2009/10/for-our-little-missionary-julie.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pilgrim Pals)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3547626758202348166.post-6633504602823528523Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:17:00 +00002009-09-28T13:39:07.910-04:00".....I will go before you and will level the mountains; I will break down gates of bronze and cut through bars of iron. I will give you the treasures of darkness...."I have been going through "hell" for a few days. I will return to work in two weeks and anxiety is high in my spirit. I'm being forced into a corner in a sense - my doctor signed off on an insurance form without meeting with me http://pilgrimpals.blogspot.com/2009/09/isaiah-451-6.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pilgrim Pals)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3547626758202348166.post-913584269000193433Thu, 24 Sep 2009 02:40:00 +00002009-09-23T22:56:50.713-04:00 http://felisol.blogspot.com/2009/09/five-little-words.htmlno words of mine...only words from the lord for felisol's wonderful father.Jeremiah 6:16Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls.Psalm 33:11The counsel of the LORD standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all http://pilgrimpals.blogspot.com/2009/09/httpfelisol.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pilgrim Pals)2