PhilipHowie
No, you're right, you don't deserve it. None of us do - all of what we do is completely unforgivable. Romans 3:23 says that, "All of us have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God". My favourite picture is a driving test. Two of my friends recently took tests and both failed - one because she drove perfectly but forgot to look in her mirrors when setting off; the other because she hit a tree and wrecked the instructor's car (true stories)! It's obvious which one is a better driver (and I wouldn't want to get into a car with Frankie) but it doesn't matter - neither of them is allowed on the road.

...but look at verse 24! "But God treats us much better than we deserve, and because of Christ Jesus, he freely accepts us and sets us free from our sins." That's grace! Grace doesn't care what we've done - God promises to forgive everything and wipe us clean.

I don't know if you have someone to talk to about it but if it helps, send me a private message or an email about it x

PhilipHowie
Thanks for prayers. On the subject of being a "bad" Christian, one of tonight's Bible readings was John 8:1-11 - the adulterous woman who didn't end up getting stoned. The preacher pointed out that she knew she'd done wrong and was feeling rotten and the last person she wanted to face was Jesus the mighty prophet and altogether very holy man. That's exactly what she needed though and He was the one who could set her free. If you're hiding because you know you're not doing well and can't face sorting it out, stop it at once!

PhilipHowie
We're playing a bit of a gig and then leading a time of worship at a youth event in the middle of Manchester - should be a challenge but great fun at the same time! Prayers would be appreciated, particularly now as Sarah and I finalise the arrangements.
x

PhilipHowie
Woo, go you! Glad you're happy.
I had a good Christmas thanks - my Grandma came to stay with us, so it was good to see her.
Currently trying to plan an event that my band are leading worship at while ignoring the huge pile of work I should be doing...
x

Hi
grr done it again!!!!!!

Hi
o n im not taller than him lol, hes like 6 foot 4!! :P xxx

Triforce
Ha ha, your boyfriends name is Alex too.
i bet your taller then him. lol.
Dont ask. well, ask if you want. Blah.

PhilipHowie
Hello, and happy new year! Long time no speak.
Hope you had a fantastic Christmas; prayers for a great 2007.
Phil

Hi
haha just commented myself!!smooth lol

Hi
hey im in lower 6th too, im studyin maths, music, economics n psychology lol i think its borin aswell!! wb xxx

drummer4life
hi
thats cool that ur dad is a minister
i am in lower 6th doing business. wot u studying?
i think its really boring.
wb x

PhilipHowie
I've also had a busy week with 5 concerts - 1 conducting, 1 on flute, 2 on timps and 1 singing! This would be alright if they didn't expect me to do all the work for my science degree at the same time...
Hope your show goes well - good luck with it!
x

PhilipHowie
Yeah, I'm really looking forward to it! I'll try and remember to let you know what it's like come January.
Things with my ex aren't going particularly smoothly at the moment, but we're trying still to come out of it as friends. I'm ok though - I think it was the right decision.
How are you these days? Up to anything exciting? x

PhilipHowie
Well, the orchestra meets for a weekend to rehearse, play a concert on the Saturday night and lead worship on the Sunday morning about four times a year. My first dates are a rehearsal in January, a CD recording in February and a large Christian conference called Easter People in April! :-D
x

PhilipHowie
Took a while, but I finally got the results of my audition this morning - I got in! :-D I now play the flute for a national Christian orchestra! Yay!

CrazyFluteChick
im gooood. im just playin my flute like i do all day long! and im typeing at the same time!!!!! i gots skills.

CrazyFluteChick
IM AMY!!!! YEEEEEAHHHHH FLUTES srry.. a little hyper.

PhilipHowie
Heya, was going to send you a message once I found out the results of the audition, but they STILL haven't got back to me! Will let you know...
Funnily enough, I split up with MY girlfriend on Sunday - not so good I'm alright though.
Speak soon, Phil x

Account Closed
Hi there,
I hope you are feeling better. Just thinking of you...

Kate

Mini_Mozart
Hay! I feel u girl and know exactly how you are feeling! Ive been through the same **** (that was on purpose the little * things!)

Taffy
no,not really its just warm and nice. I feel your pain!

PhilipHowie
Glad you're slightly happier. I'm alright thanks - right now I'm trying to organise a couple of worship bands I play with swapping churches for a Sunday, which could be fun! Ooh and I have an orchestra audition this week - could you pray for that please? I'll let you know how it goes! x

Mini_Mozart
hay hay! yes I most certainly will be putting Night On Bald Mountain in the near future. It requires you to reach an 11th fluently and requires franz liszt skills if you know what I mean! any ways catch u later. bye

music4god
my competition was today and i lost in both my sections......... paino I did HORRIBLE on for some reason and flute was comptely messed up...... im angry and just want to destroy my parents because they don't even care...........

Account Closed
Well Hello!
Thanks for the add. You sound like a really sweet person. Glad to be friends.

-Kate

music4god
im 12 (soon 13!!!!~) um.... i don't get your last question..... never mind i do.... yeah it went fine im just thinkng of inviting my two actually close friends becuase disneyland is expensive!!!!!!

PhilipHowie
Aww, depressed isn't good... *hugs you*
Glad to be your friend though!
Phil x

PhilipHowie
Glad you like my music! If you've had a look at my website you'll realise how strongly I feel about worship and worship music, so I thought I'd have a go at writing some. Not sure the first results are quite Redman standard, but I'll keep going!

Nice to meet you anyway,
Phil x

music4god
thank u VERy much..... your to kind!!!!!

Taffy
hey,i am currently in jamaica, i leave y'all to the cold! lol

music4god
thank you......im doin two competetions in two weeks.... one with piano and one with flute...

Taffy
Hi you live in my home town so I have to give you a shout out!

music4god
sorry..... you know if you look at the top and on a tab says forums...... click on it and go to the flute boards then find my last message i put up....... it'll explain something that was AWESOME!!!!!

music4god
nothin much but you HAVE TO READ ME POST on the forums...... that'll explain!!!!

music4god
i guess i could but im not sure if i can really go or not yet.... BUT IM GOING TO DISNEYLAND WITH MY BAND!!!! YES!!!!!1 My brothers live in California so there going to shaporon with me and three other friends.... IT"S GOING TO BE SOOOO COOL!!!!! You have no idea how exciteded i am!!!!

music4god
friends... i have twin friends but i like one twin better becuase the other one is getting on my last nerve..... i want to invite one to my bday party but not the other... she would get angry though becuase my mom sayd i have to tell her the truth....and that wouldn't be fair so im not going to invite any of them to my big bday.... (one is big disneyland and the other im inviting them to.... its a big party with lots of people...)

music4god
really???? my dad is a minister to...... ive been good but school is getting SO boring and im having a friend problem but otherwiseeverything is good..... how about you???

music4god
hi and i do think god put us together....