[JustAmy]

2-2-05
Graphic by MamaBear

New Buddies

A couple of new buddies have just shown up at our door,
And we were wondering what the heck they came here for,
But then we realized that we’d put out the welcome mat,
And they could surely see it at the height they’re standing at.

So welcome friends, pull up a chair, er, make yourselves at home,
And we can have a good time if the elk don’t come to roam.
Other animals are here, the wolf, and bears and such,
So why not have some rodents too, they will not eat too much.

We know they will be sociable, their family is like that,
And they can whistle up some charm, if someone drops a hat.
I hope they might be poets, we could use some more of those,
The ones we have are such that we must keep them on their toes.

NicknamedBob . . . . . . . . . . . May 11, 2004

[The Mayor]

February 2, 2005

My Compliments

Read:
Colossians 1:3-8

We give thanks to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, . . . since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of your love for all the saints. -Colossians 1:3-4

Bible In One Year: Exodus 18-20

When I receive a compliment, it gives me a warm, inner glow. At times I have felt guilty for enjoying a commendation. After all, isn't that a form of pride? But I have concluded that it is not wrong to feel good when we receive a sincere compliment because of something we have done.

By finding pleasure in being commended, we allow others to exercise their gift of encouragement. Their words can lift our spirits.

We also show that pride hasn't gained the upper hand in our lives when we praise others. A proud person is so preoccupied with himself that he doesn't notice what others do and has no desire to compliment them.

Paul freely commended his friends in Colosse because he knew it would encourage them. And we should do likewise.

Give people a pat on the back when they deserve it. Compliment the child who does something well. Commend the single mother who regularly brings her children to church. Encourage the man who keeps helping others even though he receives little appreciation from them. Keep trying to please God and the people around you.

No need to feel guilty about feeling good when someone compliments you. -Herb Vander Lugt

For Further Thought
How do I respond when someone commends me?
Why is it sometimes hard to accept a compliment?
Do I freely praise others for their accomplishments?

Praise loudly, blame softly.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
Self Esteem: What Does The Bible Say?

[Mike Bates]

Always love the graphics.

[Alamo-Girl]

Thank you so much for the precious poem and graphic!

[international american]

ThanksAmyBobMama! I was in Asia until September of last year, and missed all these. CG thought I was killed by a Islamoterrorist:)

[tuliptree76]

Hi Everyone!

Here are the celebrations for today and tomorrow.

Feb. 2:
Groundhog Day
Imbolc
Candlemas
Purification Day
Inspire Your Employees To Excellence Day

Feb. 3:
Carrot Cake Day
No Talk Day
Halfway Point Of Winter
Artist Day
Wedding Ring Day

[MeekOneGOP]

Hey, everybody ! Happy Wednesday!

No snow last night. It passed just to our north.

[PreviouslyA-Lurker]

(Victims Of Pooping On Pillow Chipmunks Unite!)

; )