By the way, his screen handle is explained here: VF-143 World Famous Pukin Dogs
Thanks for posting this arasina - I appreciate the opportunity to let PD know I'm thinking of him.
In fact the other day I was enjoying watching a special on the History channel about the F-14. They did the whole history of the aircraft. The whole time I was watching - I kept wondering how PD was doing - as we had discussed a few things in private mail - and I was sorry to see that I couldn't get a message to him. However, I am hoping someone will get these scriptures to him - because they explain exactly what I would say to him if I could:
Eph 1:4 - Even as [in His love] He chose us [actually picked us out for Himself as His own] in Christ before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy (consecreated and set apart for Him) and blameless in His sight, even above reproach, before Him in love.
vs. 8 - Which he lavished on us in every kind of wisdom and understanding (practical insight and prudence).
vs. 9 - Making known to us the mystery (secret) of His will (of His plan, of His purpose). [And it is this:] In accordance with His good pleasure (His merciful intention) which He had previously purposed and set forth in Him.
Then in vs. 17, Paul has a prayer: [For I always pray to] The God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, that He may grant you a spirit of wisdom and revelation [of insight into mysteries and secrets] in the [deep and intimate] knowledge of Him.
Vs. 18 - By having the eyes of your heart flooded with light, so that you can know and understand the hope to which He has called you, and how rich is His glorious inheritance in the saints (His set apart ones).
Vs. 19 - And [so that you can know and understand] what is the immeasurable and unlimited and surpassing greatness of His power in and for us who believe, as demonstrated in the working of His mighty strength.
Eph 2:1 - And YOU [He made alive] ....
PD - since YOU have been made alive .. then you can know and understand the mysteries and secrets of the kingdom. Please re-read the first 2 chapters of Ephesians many times - it is an explanation of GOD's immeasurable love for you.
PD - hurry back - we love you too!