Conference yukon::christian_v7

    
    BTW:  I know you can't but God in a box.
    
    ;)
    

What are some of the things Jay likes to do?  I noticed your friend's box
had a telephone (and assumed she liked to talk with friends onthe phone).
If Jay likes softball, for example, or even watching baseball, go
get a ball.  If it is expensive stuff, like cars, find a symbol to
represent it, like a matchbox.  Naturally, a Bible and/or good book
from CBD might make a [hopeful] addition to his life box.  Oh, and
be sure to include a picture of you and Sue, who are a part of Jay's life.
I'm glad to see you care!  :-) ;-)

Mark

    
    He is a mechanic.  He likes motorcycles.
    He likes playing pool/billards & cards and shooting archery.
    He plays golf and softball (but not recently).
    He likes watching me play softball.
    
    #24

>    He is a mechanic.  

Representative tools (wrench, ratchet - photograph or ad of premium tools)

>He likes motorcycles.

Harley insignia (if that's his "hog") or some other sew-on patch

>    He likes playing pool/billards & cards and shooting archery.

An 8-ball? (Not the one's with the thing inside)  
A deck of bicycle cards.
A toy bow and arrow (Andrew got one for his birthday - arrows are foam)
  Might be cheaper to buy a single arrow with distinct feathers.
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>    He plays golf and softball (but not recently).

A bag of tees and three golf balls; a pass to a local golf course (two 
if you golf, too!)

>    He likes watching me play softball.
    
A team cap.  A signed softball.

    Did anyone notice that the number of this note is 2*24*? :-) :-) :-)
    :-)
    
    Congrats Lisa... gimme five!
    
    Now, be sure that the contents of the box only has 24 items.
    
    Nancy_the_creative_thinker  
    
    P.S.
    
    More serious ... I think Marky's suggestions are purrrfect.

>    Did anyone notice that the number of this note is 2*24*? :-) :-) :-)
>    :-)
    
    Nancy,
    
    The first thing I noticed was the noter:  "Hey, haven't heard much from
    LKL for a while.  Good to see her."  About a microsecond later, I
    noticed the note number. :-)  It figures. :-) :-)  If the box was for
    Lisa, we'd just fill it up with 24's!
    
    Mark L.

    
    I've been reading/skimming/browsing the notesfile every day, except
    when I was on vacation.  
    
    I thought of a possible item for the box.
    
    The laundry product "STAIN STICK" that removes stains.
    I was thinking of labeling it "FORGIVENESS".
    
    I once saw a Living Epistle T-shirt that looked like a Harley Davidson
    shirt with it's logo, but it said HOLY DAVID'S SON.  Instead of 
    
                                  MOTOR
                                  CYCLE
    
                                 MESSIAH
                                  CHRIST
    
    Kind of get my jist on this....
    
    #24

	Those are some great ideas, Lisa!

	I'll put on my thinking cap and see what I can come up with.
	
	Karen

    
    
    Maybe a "GET OUT OF JAIL FREE" card and call it Grace.
    
    getting something you don't deserve.
    
    how about a make believe record album with the titles:
    
    STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN on side A - GRACE (getting what you don't deserve)
    HIGHWAY TO HELL on side B    - MERCY (not getting what you do deserve)
    
    [BTW: I lknow the lryical content of the songs and that is not point,
    just the titles to help represent the difference of GRACE/MERCY.]
    
    I'm thinking of includeing an NIV Study or Student Bible, as well.
    
    Maybe some JOY dishwashing detergent for the fruit of the Holy Spirit 
    called joy.
    
    For righteousness that comes from Him alone through the cross, maybe 
    a container of 409 and tape on it EXODUS and a colon between
    the 40 and 9.
    
    "Take the anointing oil and anoint the tabernacle and everything in
    it; consecrate it and all its furnishings, and it will be holy."
    
    Maybe a "Titlist" golf ball and the scripture of one's name being
    written in the Lamb's book.
    
    #24

    How about some 3-In-1 oil?
    
    Markel

>    How about some 3-In-1 oil?

Groan!  But while we're at it...

Dove hand soap.  (oy!)

    
    
    What is that?
    
    What's that Gold something powder?
    
    #24

>    What is that?
    
    3-in-1 oil?  A staple in every home workshop! :-)  It's a general
    purpose oil (prevent squeeky hinges, etc.)  Available almost anywhere.
    
    Dove soap.  25% cleansing cream, 75% perfume.
    
    Gold Bond powder -- hmm.
    
    Markel

    How about:
    
    -- a loaf of bread (for the Bread of Life)
    -- a light bulb or flashlight (for the Light of the World)
    -- a map (to show you the Way)
    
    Markel

    
    
    I like your ideas, Markel!
    
    more are welcome!
    
    #24

Does he have an apartment or something with a kitchen that could stand
a few additions ?  I know many men don't cook much, but what about a 
a set of measuring spoons & cups with verse about receiving a full measure -
pressed down and running over of God's graciousness (or something like that) ?
I'll look up the verse tonight.  And maybe the ingredients for a spagetti
dinner to go with it - box of pasta, some sauce, some cheese, a loaf of
Italian bread ... ?

And how about a photo album with a dedication written on the inside cover, 
and some pictures of friends in the first few slots - the rest to be filled 
later as he builds a "life".

I like the golf balls idea someone had.  

What about a cassette or two of favorite music ?

Maybe some socks along with the verse about angels guarding your feet so 
that they don't stumble ?

And a set of masculine looking post cards or note cards for staying in touch
with friends or long-distance phone gift certificates with the phone company
of his choice ?  I know ATT has these, I'll bet the others do too.    

A t-shirt had decorated by a friend or friends to remind him that he does
have a life ?

Well, that's all the ideas I can come up with for now.

I think its a really nice idea Lisa, I hope that you can bring it fruition &
that it is a real uplifter/encouragement to him.

Leslie