Jackpot lottery ticket: dying man's final gift

Comment #52

LOTTOMIKE — Sat, 18 Jun 2005 08:09:51 GMT

they finally did it,they hit their goal

Comment #51

CASH Only — Wed, 15 Jun 2005 15:17:49 GMT

angel2k5.

Comment #50

fast eddie — Tue, 14 Jun 2005 23:46:26 GMT

I shop all over for tickets, Williams said. 'I'm a gambler and he's a gambler. If we had $100 in our pockets, we'd buy a hundred tickets, scratch-offs, lottery, whatever. A gambler to the end.

Comment #49

CASH Only — Tue, 14 Jun 2005 23:28:46 GMT

Comment #48

visiondude — Thu, 09 Jun 2005 20:07:29 GMT

yup. can't use God (for anything), but especially just to make you rich. that would be a no no. some peoples goal is to turn him into their personal concierge... VISION

Comment #47

Rip Snorter — Thu, 09 Jun 2005 13:13:13 GMT

There'd be a lot less tossing around of God talk and praising if folks didn't think giving him his marching orders (reference their own convenience and gain), could succeed in manipulating and cajoling him into running things as they wish them to be run. Usually involving new houses, red pickup trucks, diamond rings, etc.Jack

Comment #46

Rip Snorter — Thu, 09 Jun 2005 13:09:05 GMT

I don't see any person dying, including me, as tragic. On the other hand, I see it rendering the ownership of a winning lottery ticket as hmmmmm dead neutral in the scheme of things.Whatever a person believes, or doesn't believe about an afterlife, there's probably universal agreement that death brings a change in perspective. If there's not any afterlife the change involves a vanishing act in perspective. If there is, we all have our own views on what it's about.But I'll bet we'll all agree... [ More ]

Comment #45

NewClub — Thu, 09 Jun 2005 11:09:39 GMT

I felt so funny when I, an outsider in this God talk, noticed the way that people just took a piece of God they like and think that is what God is about, and further use that in their conveniences.I don't think crop understands us.Well, now I turned myself in. Anyway, just chat for fun. I don't think anyone will change his mind.

Comment #44

visiondude — Thu, 09 Jun 2005 03:20:38 GMT

i am always amazed that when people die, most everyones reaction is that it is either tragic, or somehow shortchanged. that would be true if there is no afterlife. and especially true if what i and others think happens, doesn't. but IF it does, it is the supreme promotion. surpassing the experience that any lottery win could ever provide here.so then the onus falls on the ones left here to finish out their time on what can become (depending on perspective), a somewhat less than perfect w... [ More ]

Comment #43

Rip Snorter — Wed, 08 Jun 2005 02:48:41 GMT

Maybe got himself a mink lined casket, though. A ride to the cemetary in a luxury hearse. Likely as not he was as happy as he's going to get.Jack

Comment #42

Pick-4_Master — Tue, 07 Jun 2005 03:00:38 GMT

Yeah That's true

Comment #41

Rip Snorter — Tue, 07 Jun 2005 02:02:51 GMT

On her side. Not exactly on his.Jack

Comment #40

Pick-4_Master — Mon, 06 Jun 2005 17:46:48 GMT

Preach on Brother VISION Preach on!!!!! amen Halelluah

Comment #39

LuckyFoxTerrier — Mon, 06 Jun 2005 15:39:40 GMT

Comment #38

LANTERN — Mon, 06 Jun 2005 05:08:23 GMT

Don't anybody please take this the wrong way, but even a dog knows the hand that feeds him or her or if you prefer it. So we really don't need to know a lot or be very intelligent and yet there are people (most of us) who are not aware of our position or why we are or BE, maybe lower animals are more aware than us, they know or feel that there is somebody above them, maybe we think that the food that we eat just happened to be and also the water that we drink and that the sun (heat and light) ju... [ More ]

Comment #37

visiondude — Mon, 06 Jun 2005 03:45:52 GMT

he does all love us equally. but despite the varying circumstances of life, it is with great wisdom that God doesn't allow that for some.the reason people have the above line of thinking is that people falsely think that the circumstances of life are more about their comfort than it is about the things (circumstances) that God chooses to use to teach us what he desires. this life according to Gods perfect plan (which we can choose to avoid), is more about building an eternal relationship wit... [ More ]

Comment #36

Pick-4_Master — Mon, 06 Jun 2005 00:19:32 GMT

Atleast that's what it says in the Bible

Comment #35

Pick-4_Master — Mon, 06 Jun 2005 00:17:31 GMT

Then why doesn't GOD give everyone that thought so WE all can win if he loves us equally? I don't think GOD shows favortism especially when there are families that are homeless and could really use that kind of money.But it's possible for that thought he had to come from GOD as long as it didn't interfere with his FREE WILL remember GOD does not interfere in our lives against MAN's Free Will unless he is called upon.

Comment #34

visiondude — Sun, 05 Jun 2005 23:44:18 GMT

my original comment to pick 4master was born out of a friendly debate that is on-going whether God has anything to do with the lottery.obviously i believe he does.even though there was no mention in the article about God, to me it can be so simple as the guy having the idea to tell his daughter to buy a ticket. nothing hocus pocus or mystical about it. no mention in the article of any credit given to God for thier win, or any affirmation of some kind of faith. i don't for a minute think that... [ More ]

Comment #33

visiondude — Sun, 05 Jun 2005 23:19:12 GMT

yikes. don't feed the monster that is visiondude (just kidding). i guess thanks for the compliment. but if you knew my background, then you would really be inclined to believe that it is more of a God thru me issue, rather than me . if not for his grace and mercy, most likely you would have met me .....on jerry springer (lol). trust me, i am no different than anyone here or any place else for that matter. no summa cum laude fat head degrees on my wall. any blame about who i am now... [ More ]

Comment #32

Pick-4_Master — Sun, 05 Jun 2005 22:35:52 GMT

Your OPINION is correct MAD DOG10 unless he had a dream about which I guess could be considered as a Vision they pretty much won because Luck was on their side that day.

Comment #31

LuckyFoxTerrier — Sun, 05 Jun 2005 22:28:08 GMT

And, yeah, RJ, I know what you mean! I don't think any of us would bother buying a ticket if we couldn't envision ourselves winning the jackpot! I like envisioning how I'll spend it, too! :)LFox

Comment #30

RJOh — Sun, 05 Jun 2005 22:04:17 GMT

I've always had a vision of winning the jackpot whenever I've bought lottery tickets, unfortunately it hasn't happen. If I ever do win the jackpot it will still be true and I won't remember all the times it wasn't true.RJOh

Comment #29

LuckyFoxTerrier — Sun, 05 Jun 2005 21:21:09 GMT

Yeah, you're right, it's probably just a random thing. I've really got to watch that creative thinking thing that I do ..... makes life a little too interesting and out of the box .

Comment #28

MADDOG10 — Sun, 05 Jun 2005 21:16:48 GMT

I can't see where this man had a vision . If I read correctly, he and his daughter had been playing all along. I don't think just because he told his daughter to get him a ticket which they had done for many years in the past and it won constitutes he had a vision . but then again thats only my opinion.

Comment #27

LuckyFoxTerrier — Sun, 05 Jun 2005 20:59:40 GMT

Anyways, I think it's way cool that that man had his daughter buy a ticket and then he died and left her with all that money. Talk about vision . He had it. Personally, I think it had little to do with God. If it did, God would have us all out there buying winning tickets....God knows we all ASK to! That old guy's inward vision was probably opening up b/c he was ready to pass through the veil to the other side. Just the same way people can begin to see their deceased loved ones waiting on... [ More ]

Comment #26

Pick-4_Master — Sun, 05 Jun 2005 20:05:10 GMT

Oh My GoodNess

Comment #25

atlasshrugged — Sun, 05 Jun 2005 19:56:35 GMT

visiondude, I just read the long statement you made. I so agree with you. I'm not gonna go so far as to say that you are a genius but you're pretty smart. IMHO. But I don't understand the statement at the end: oops, there goes my honesty... Huh? -Bonnie

Comment #24

visiondude — Sun, 05 Jun 2005 19:10:06 GMT

i am not sure what you mean exactly. explain a little bit further and i will of course give you an explanation. V

Comment #23

Pick-4_Master — Sun, 05 Jun 2005 18:43:26 GMT

GOD uses people? I didn't know GOD used people against there free will

Comment #22

LuckyFoxTerrier — Sun, 05 Jun 2005 14:00:29 GMT

blah, blah blah, whatEVER, VD. LFox

Comment #21

visiondude — Sun, 05 Jun 2005 07:12:50 GMT

what happened to your self control lucky? we have history together and i thought that you were content on your side of the board? i was. why should a person, like me, who is not afraid to stand up for the real Jesus Christ (not the politically correct one), bother little ol' you? especially if it is not something that you care to follow/believe in? like i told you over and over, i don't aim my comments at people like you. but somehow you feel offended by my stance. i cannot apolog... [ More ]

Comment #20

LuckyFoxTerrier — Sat, 04 Jun 2005 13:13:15 GMT

VD, The problem I always ALWAYS have with YOU, not with God, is that you assume too much! You THINK you know EVERYTHING! And you don't. You know very little of my views on God and whether you like it or not, YOU are not the only one who knows something of God! So, yeah, I get really sick of you and most so called christians pushing your version of God and CHURCH on to everone and everything all the time! It seems just fine these days for christians to be outspoken in EVERY arena - poli... [ More ]

Comment #19

Pick-4_Master — Sat, 04 Jun 2005 05:32:13 GMT

I don't think LuckyFox opposes GOD being here VisionDude just people that PREACH there views a little too strongly at times.

Comment #18

visiondude — Sat, 04 Jun 2005 05:09:19 GMT

church? who said anything about church? now if you would like, i can explain what church really is (and it has NOTHING to do with a building). all you have to do is ask.and remember, you don't have to attend if you don't want to.but me (and others beside you) realize that church ...is NEVER closed . God plays a big role at LP (despite your opposition). and HE will be in here long after you (and me) are gone...20/20 (andgettingclearereveryday

Comment #17

Pick-4_Master — Sat, 04 Jun 2005 05:07:21 GMT

hEY LUCKYFOX just been working hard with my Lottery Group Lucky 7 Club

Comment #16

LuckyFoxTerrier — Sat, 04 Jun 2005 03:48:18 GMT

Hey Hey, Pick4Master!!!!! Where on earth have you been?! Great to see you, man! LFox

Comment #15

LuckyFoxTerrier — Sat, 04 Jun 2005 03:47:26 GMT

Sir Metro, I noticed, and once church is done here, maybe we could discuss it! LuckyFox

Comment #14

SirMetro — Fri, 03 Jun 2005 22:04:59 GMT

Vision...thanks...I knew somebody would take the time to correct me But in regards to my original comment...I am still amazed nobody is noticing the huge difference in $$$ listed between annuity and lump sum. Or am I the only one who finds this ruther incredible?Sir Metro

Comment #13

Pick-4_Master — Fri, 03 Jun 2005 05:22:19 GMT

I agree with you there VISIONDUDE when GAMBLING becomes an obsession and they start spending unwisely then it's a problem but it doesn't make that person a sinner (like some people think)(not referring to you though) just irresponsible

Comment #12

visiondude — Fri, 03 Jun 2005 02:02:21 GMT

that particular story wasn't about gambling, it was about greed and deception while using God for personal gain.the money changers were selling temple sacrifices (turtle doves) and were taking advantage of the people monetarily.Jesus became enraged at the thought that someone would take advantage of someone using something that he commissoned for the purpose of being obedient to him, for personal gain.i am absolutely sure that God is still incensed when he sees all these goobers on TV these day... [ More ]

Comment #11

visiondude — Fri, 03 Jun 2005 01:36:34 GMT

pick4, i am doing good, thanks. i am still playing my $1 quick pick on the jackpot games, but that is only because i am eventually meant to . i don't gamble on any other level. no pick3, no scratch off's, not even a super bowl pool. gambling doesn't do anything for me interest wise, so the only reason i even bother with my (1) QP, is because i know that i am meant to ...as a christian, i don't have any thing against gambling as such. but i don't promote it either as it is a matter of c... [ More ]

Comment #10

Pick-4_Master — Thu, 02 Jun 2005 23:40:38 GMT

Really? I did not know that well I guess maybe WE stand CORRECTED

Comment #9

SirMetro — Thu, 02 Jun 2005 19:14:10 GMT

Hummm....roughly, $26 Million for $979,440??? Somebody please tell me where I can get interest payments like that. Either somebody has a zero in the wrong place or that woman got cheated out of a lot of money (roughly $11 million needed to create a $26 million payout over 20 years). I am really surprised nobody seem to notice that.Oh, and uh...in regards to Gambling, I think it did exist in the time the Bible was wrote. Unless the sunday school stories I remember is wrong, doesn't the bible talk... [ More ]

Comment #8

Pick-4_Master — Thu, 02 Jun 2005 07:49:25 GMT

The Bible does not mention Lotteries or Gambling that is CORRECT and Casting Of Lots had nothing to do with gambling back then because it did not exist.But the word Lottery is derived from the word Lot and later became the form of gambling that we have today with our modern day Lotteries.Gambling is not Justified or Denied Biblically,whether it's considered a SIN or not is really a matter of OPINION or INTERPRETATION of Scripture.Anyway GOOD Luck to all Hows it going VisionDude I kn... [ More ]

Comment #7

visiondude — Thu, 02 Jun 2005 05:39:09 GMT

true. they are the scriptures that people use to justify gambling biblically. BTW; did you end up getting one of those ministerial licenses from the legitimate (sic) universal life church ? with lottery post growing so fast, i am sure that one day you will be asked to marry a couple that met in here (lol).youknowwho/youknowwho

Comment #6

Todd — Thu, 02 Jun 2005 04:42:12 GMT

Honestly, the casting of lots in the Bible has little or nothing to do with the lottery. It was a distribution of land based on need and ability, and had nothing to do with chance. People saying that the Bible mentions lotteries is a myth.

Comment #5

visiondude — Thu, 02 Jun 2005 04:28:09 GMT

dearest pick4, you and i (despite our differences), have a good history together. so when i saw this, i couldn't resist.so it was just for fun, not contention.pretty cool story eh?youknowwho / 20

Comment #4

Pick-4_Master — Thu, 02 Jun 2005 04:02:17 GMT

So your RIGHT VisionDude GOD does have something to do with the Lottery as long as it's what we want.

Comment #3

Pick-4_Master — Thu, 02 Jun 2005 03:59:32 GMT

GOD/MAN created the beginning of Modern Day Lotteries when the Casting Of Lots was used in the Bible and since GOD/MAN are ONE I guess GOD has something to do with the Lottery Our Will is his Will his Will is our Will it's all the same he desires what we desire that we all get what we want.

Comment #2

jeffrey — Thu, 02 Jun 2005 01:58:03 GMT

They aren't liable for her fathers bills. Keep the money for yourself. You need it.

Comment #1

visiondude — Thu, 02 Jun 2005 01:52:53 GMT

quick, someone get ahold of pick4-master and tell him that God has nothing to do with the lottery 20 youknowwho

Jackpot lottery ticket: dying man's final gift

Lottery Post — Wed, 01 Jun 2005 23:12:00 GMT

A woman who bought a lottery ticket at the urging of her dying father won almost $1 million the day he passed away.Yolanda Williams won the $979,440 prize after her father, Frank Reppa, sent her from his hospital room May 24 to go to a convenience store and buy a ticket. The two had always bought lottery tickets together. My father gave this to me, said Williams, 50, a retired custodian for the St. James City post office in Lee County on the Gulf Coast. 'It is a blessing and a gift. Williams tu... [ More ]