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Recent content by marty-eos

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    nervous about church

    Merry Christmas Emma, peace be with you. :)
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    nervous about church

    I was exactly the same, for about two years! I watched Christian TV (GOD & Revelation), read the Bible but I just didn't feel right talking to anyone about it - specifically my parents. I just didn't know what they think/say/feel about me so going to Church would mean me 'coming out' as it were...
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    What inspired your screen name?

    My names marty and I shoot with a canon EOS camera. Job done. :)
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    Is there a website that you can....

    I also signed up to the daily passage from CBN about two years ago! Really enjoy reading the daily devotionals there too. I have also installed YouVersion's Bible app on my blackberry and have a few reading plans on the go (Joyce Meyer, Life Application Study Bible Devotion and Rediscovering...
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    Communion Service Tomorrow...

    I'll be honest, my biggest fear was having to go to the alter as you described above in front of everyone as this was only my second visit. As soon as the reverend explained it to me my nerves settled. At church today, aids walked around firstly passing around the tray with the bread and...
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    Communion Service Tomorrow...

    Thank you both very much for taking the time to reply with such a detailed and informative answer. :) I arrived 30 mins before the service to ensure I had time to speak to the reverend who once again gave me a very warm welcome. He explained exactly what happens and when I asked if I took part...
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    Communion Service Tomorrow...

    Well, it took a long time however, I finally made the big step and attended church last Sunday. The service was fantastic and to my surprise my parents weren't as fussed/negative as I thought they would be. I will admit I was a little lost trying to find the right hymn number as the reverend...
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    New photos!

    Number five (trees in the snow) is superb. I love a simple landscape photo, the mist in the background adds a little atmosphere too.
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    Do I need to format (etc) to my new SD card?

    Hi there, You will need to format the card for the camera to read\write onto it. Simply pop it into your camera, hit the menu button and scroll through the menu until you find 'format'. It will most probably prompt you 'all data on the card will be lost' but as there is nothing there anyway...
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    Little update from me...

    Hi Emmy, thanks for your reply... I read the book of Matthew almost straight away and I do remember that verse well. I am going to try, no I am going to, change my outlook on life and with other people from this day forward. Sticking around here more often too, I admit I am a photography...
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    Little update from me...

    Thank you all for the very helpful replies. I have taken everything onboard that has been said here and it really has helped. Over the next few weeks I am going to begin to grow closer to God, reading the Bible, try reading some daily devotionals and through prayer. This could be the best...
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    Little update from me...

    Hello everyone, Well, it's been a good few months since I accepted Jesus as my Lord and savior and also posted here... I'll be honest, I have been praying however, no where near as much as I should be. The same could really be said for my Bible reading. Lately, I've sunk into my old...
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    I finally did it (full moon pics))

    Very nice. The moon is actually a tricky subject, as it is a lot brighter than it looks against the dark sky which if not handled properly results in a pure white moon. You've got the exposure nailed on those and the sharpness looks very good. You should be very happy with those. :clap:
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    My work

    Love the puppy and the horse, you've captured the moment wonderfully especially with the riders face.
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    I get so nervous...

    I'm pretty similar to yourself and Jay. On the rare occasion I need to go out to a site at work with another person it makes me so nervous. I know during the trip in the car there will be some kind of conversation and I get so wound up over what I could say or what to talk about. I sometimes...