[JustAmy]

1-7-05
Graphic by MamaBear

Footprints

Footprints in the Winter's snow
Crystal streamlets - winds that blow,
Frost and cold - a lonely time
Waiting for the sun to shine,
Drifts are mounting - ever high
Reaching to the blue of sky.
Footprints - little creatures dear
Leave a mark of beauty here,
As they travel - onward plod
Guided by the hand of God,
Fearless of the snow and cold
Dreaming of the sunshine gold.
Fleeting moments - quiet bliss
Wintertime is all of this,
January - tinseled time
February's valentine,
Loveliness along life's way
Footprints on a Winter day.

~Garnett Ann Schultz~

[The Mayor]

January 7, 2005

I'm In Debt

Read: Romans 1:8-17

I am a debtor both to Greeks and to barbarians, both to wise and to unwise. —Romans 1:14

Bible In One Year: Genesis 20-22

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A shopper underestimated the total cost of her groceries. When the cashier added up the items, the woman was $4 short. Then something unusual happened. The man behind her in the checkout lane saw her digging through her purse and motioned to the clerk to put the amount on his bill. He modestly refused to give the woman his name.

A few days later, the local newspaper reported that a charity organization had received a $4 check with the following note: "This check is for the man who helped me out of a tight spot. I came up with the idea of giving it to you as a thank-you to him."

This incident illustrates a vital spiritual principle. We should feel an obligation to pass along to others the kindnesses shown to us. That's how the apostle Paul responded to God's mercy. Of course, he could never repay the Lord for salvation, but that didn't stop him from openly showing his gratitude. Because of what he had received, he showed the highest kind of charity—sharing the gospel with others.

Let's not think that because we can't repay God for saving us, we owe Him nothing. We are indebted to Him for everything. The least we can do is show our appreciation by telling others about Him. —Mart De Haan

How much I owe for love divine!
How much I owe that Christ is mine!
But what He did for me I know,
I cannot tell how much I owe. —Hamilton

Jesus gave His all for us. Do we give our all for Him?

[Kudsman]

Ha! First in. A first. Good day to everyone.

[Conspiracy Guy]

Morning Amy!

[JustAmy]

The doorbell rang and the lady of the house discovered a workman, complete with tool chest, on the front porch. "Madam," he announced, "I'm the piano tuner."

The lady exclaimed, "Why, I didn't send for a piano tuner."

The man replied, "I know you didn't, but your neighbors did."

[The Mayor]

We will be watching for a report (and hoping to catch the show) from Mrs Mayor.

I will ping everyone.. Thanks Amy!

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[Jen]

Would y'all believe there are "NO" special celebrations for this day*! Not one.

But... never fear, Jen is here with the party theme! It's national "Thank a Cow Week". Y'all know I don't make this up!

Have an udderly a-mooooooo-sing day everyone!

*according to my source, Editor Bob

[Alamo-Girl]

Thank you so much for the beautiful poem and graphic!

[MeekOneGOP]

Hey, everybody ! Happy Friday! TGIF!!

[tuliptree76]

Good afternoon, Amy! I'm finally getting a chance to come online and check FR today. I'm at the library so the internet connection is much faster. LOL! It's still snowy out, but not too cold. I hope you are having a great Friday!

[Victoria Delsoul]

Evening all! Happy TGIF everyone.

THINGS TO LIVE BY

Do not walk behind me, for I may not lead.

Do not walk ahead of me I may not follow.

Just leave me the hell alone.

The journey of a thousand miles begins with a broken fan belt and a leaky tire.

It's always darkest before dawn. So if you're going to steal the neighbor's newspaper, that's the time to do it.

It's a small world. So you gotta use your elbows a lot.

We are born naked, wet, and hungry. Then things get worse.

No one is listening until you make a mistake.

Always remember you're unique, just like everyone else.

Never test the depth of the water with both feet.

It may be that your sole purpose in life is simply to serve as a warning to others.

It is far more impressive when others discover your good qualities without your help.

If you think nobody cares if you're alive, try missing a couple of car payments.

If you tell the truth you don't have to remember anything.

If you lend someone $20, and never see that person again; it was probably worth it.

If you haven't much education you must use your brain.

You can't strengthen the weak by weakening the strong.

When someone says, "Do you want my opinion?" - it's always a negative one.

The word listen contains the same letters as the word silent.

The trouble with work is - it's so daily.

The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra.

Scientists say 1 out of every 4 people is crazy. Check 3 friends, if they are OK, you're it.

Pain and suffering are inevitable but misery is optional.

Cleaning your house while your kids are still growing is like clearing the drive before it has stopped snowing.

[deadhead]

Stopping by to say 'Hello'

P.S. Bought my shoes for the Freeper Ball, I went with a 'sensible' shoe. Wanted pretty, but when I attended the Ball in 2001, my feet were not happy with my 'pretty' shoes. I like the idea of comfy elephant slippers and ballerina slippers.