I just wanted to say hello and introduce myself. I'm new to the list (and hope I'm doing this correctly!... I haven't posted to an email list like this before...so, here's hoping!).

I haven't had opportunity to read all of the postings I've recieved on this list, but my heart is very warmed by the ones I have read. It's very refreshing to read the thoughts of like minded believers.

Although I know I will find others who are not in agreement with some of my beliefs, I tend to look for and communicate on similarities, rather than differences. The main similarities I look for is that of being spiritual siblings, forever united as members of this Precious Body of Christ, and communicating how our relationship with Christ finds expression in our every day lives, and becoming living testaments of His Precious Life that flows through us as yielded vessels.

I am so very blessed to have found this list. The main draw for me, apart from the obvious, was the description that communicated being a list that focuses on our commonality, rather than our differences.

Not that I don't see benefit in 'reasoning together' on differences, but it's wonderful to have a haven of focus on like-mindedness. There is much debate going on everywhere over even secondary issues. What a breath of fresh air to find this list which focuses on our commonality.

Since this is developing into a much longer email than I had intended, I will bring it to a close and share more at a later time, rather than overwhelm your mailboxes

Looking forward to further fellowship with all of you.