Posted on 11/01/2004 4:27:31 AM PST by The Mayor
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Read: Jeremiah 17:1-10
He shall be like a tree planted by the waters, which spreads out its roots by the river. —Jeremiah 17:8
Bible In One Year: Jeremiah 24-26; Titus 2
In the summer of 1992, a fire blackened 4,500 acres of forest about 35 miles north of Atlantic City. One homeowner saw a fireball with 60-foot flames come roaring up across the street from his house, before veering away. The Associated Press quoted him as saying, "I've worked 25 years of my life here. The thought of having it gone in 10 minutes makes you want to stay for the last possible minute."
The fire was difficult to contain because of dry conditions. The forest was dry despite rainfall, partly because of an insect called the pine looper, which defoliates trees.
The dry-tree condition behind this New Jersey fire has a parallel in the history of Israel. Jeremiah said that his countrymen had become like dry shrubs in a desert rather than green trees by a river (17:6-8). Even more alarming, he said they had aroused the fire of God's anger (v.4) by trusting in man and departing from the Lord (v.5). For Christians today, it's life's fiery trials that threaten to scorch our souls if we're trusting in our own strength.
Father, forgive us for making ourselves dry and leafless. Without Your mercy, we would be consumed when the heat comes. Teach us to root ourselves in the river of Your sufficiency. —Mart De Haan
Good morning!
I am nervous about tomorrow but confident in our President!
The rally on Friday was a testament to the enthusiasm of the base here in Ohio!!
That about sums it up!
I'm praying so hard for Bush! And if events do not turn out as we are hoping, then I am praying that he will be at peace and find a nice, relaxing retirement ahead of him.
He deserves it!
Good morning. Thank you Mayor for your wonderful Monday morning cup of coffee and bread of God's word.
I'm glad you had a good time at the rally Phancy. I too will be spending the day in prayer for tomorrow. I pray that the person God wants in office is elected with no room for debate.
I agree! I really feel that the President will take over 50% of the vote.
The main thing is to make sure everyone you know Votes!
I always hope that the light at the end of the tunnel isn't an oncoming train..
I think everyone I know, knows...I'm sure they are all sick of hearing me talk about it! Since I voted early, I've been offering to babysit so that others don't have an excuse not to go to the polls! :)
Excellent!
Good morning Mayor and FR's Finest!
Thank you for another Military Monday thread.
As we all know, tomorrow is the big election.
I pray that President Bush wins. Not just for our sake, but for our military.
President Clinton really demoralized our military with his pathetic attempt to be all things to all people--except the military.
He dishonored their sacrifice and belittled their honor.
A man who is willingly opened to using the Sailor and Soldiers Act to protect himself from legal issues is a man of low regard.
This is not merely a referendum on where America is headed, but also a decision about who we trust to lead our military.
Do we want to return to the days of Bubba and company? Do we want to return power back to a Party who feels our Troops are "baby killers"?
I should hope not. I'm praying not.
God Bless America, President Bush, and our military.
It should speak volumes when soldiers say that they will not reenlist if Kerry is president. Although by duty, they have to support the president, I know they will until the day their enlistment it up, but I know of at least one that will not stay in if Kerry is elected. I think it's sad that someone that unqualified to lead our military is even running for office.
I agree 100%!
I remember what kerry did in the 70's
I was a teenager and remember the protests.
I remember watching kerry testify to congress.
I remember what this country was like then, I don't want to see a repeat of it.
He does everything he can to turn the people against the troops and the war, just like then.
See john skerry! We remember, we will not forget!
It is nice to hear someone who lived through his Vitnam garbage agree. It's been really hard to try to discern what is truth, and what is partial truth. Fortunately God told me who to vote for! Since then, even more facts have come to light.
Well, I have mom's group this morning, so I'm outta here until later. Hope everyone has a good Monday! It's a new month! :)
Have a great day!
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1263198/posts
Soldiers' ballots arriving from overseas in record numbers
October 29, 2004
Our troops serving in Iraq and elsewhere around the world are keeping local election officials busy. A record number of soldiers who call Bell and Coryell Counties home have voted.
Bell County Clerk Vada Sutton has received close to 5,000 ballots from our troops stationed in Iraq and other bases overseas.
“I had more this year than I ever have,” she says.
And they're still coming in. Bell County election officials continue to open ballots from our soldiers.
In Coryell County, where a portion of Fort Hood sits, 2,000 absentee ballots were requested by our troops. So far, 1,200 have come back. In Bell County, more than 7,000 ballots were requested and almost 5,000 have made it home.
According to law, ballots coming from overseas can be received up to five days after the election, so Bell County could receive close to 6,000 absentee ballots.
“It's a great number,” Sutton says. “Usually, you don't get but about 50% of those back.”
It won't be until after 7pm on Tuesday that the results are reported.
Now that's what it's all about. I just had to check in one more time on my way out the door. Be back later!
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