To: ST.LOUIE1; Mama_Bear; Billie; dansangel; dutchess; Aquamarine; Jim Robinson; LadyX; WVNan; ...
2-11-05
Graphic by MamaBear
Hidden Watchers
In Winter we can be content,
Or choose to have our time misspent.
The frozen river makes a path,
Where hidden watchers take their bath.
With patience, all the fish look up,
Now safe within their egglike cup.
The silvered light shows fleeting sights,
More fleet of foot than insect flights.
Unblinking in a staring sleep,
Does boredom cause the fish to weep?
Then who would know, or choose to care,
For tears of those who cannot share?
So shelter not too snugly down,
But stir out and go see the town,
Though chills may sometimes come to creep,
Youll have more fun than fish who weep.
NicknamedBob . . . . . . . January 31, 2005
2 posted on
02/10/2005 8:42:19 PM PST by
JustAmy
(Remember our President and our troops in your prayers. God Bless America.)
To: JustAmy; Mama_Bear; NicknamedBob
Thank y'all so much for the lovely poem and graphic!
To: JustAmy; Victoria Delsoul; NicknamedBob; OESY; Jen; PreviouslyA-Lurker
Here are the holidays for this weekend:
Feb 11:
Make A New Friend Day
Grandmother Achievement Day
Thomas Edison Day
Feb 12
Chocolate Day
Feb 13
I Value Our Friendship Day
Dream Of Your Sweetheart Day
Vasant Panchami
To: The Mayor
Happy Birthday, Rus!!
Hope you have a terrific one.
5 posted on
02/10/2005 9:08:09 PM PST by
JustAmy
(Remember our President and our troops in your prayers. God Bless America.)
To: JustAmy; Jen; Victoria Delsoul; Brad's Gramma; PreviouslyA-Lurker; Mama_Bear; OESY; T'wit; ...
February 11, 2005
Love's Check List
Love suffers long and is kind. -1 Corinthians 13:4
A woman named Nancy uses verses from 1 Corinthians 13 to help her cope with the frustrations of a busy family life. She calls verses 4 to 7 "Love's Check List" and refers to it when anger wells up within her.
Nancy gave an example of how she uses her check list. She was running errands one morning before she and her family were to leave on vacation. Her husband Bill was at home caring for the children and getting things ready for an early afternoon departure. When she arrived home after stopping at the grocery store, her mother's house, the post office, the bank, and the hospital to visit a friend, she found that all he had accomplished the entire morning was to wash and polish his car-which they weren't even taking on the trip!
Nancy was angry and said some harsh things to Bill. Within a few minutes the words of Love's Check List came to mind: "Love suffers long and is kind." She prayed, then she apologized to her husband for her angry outburst. He said he was sorry too, and they left that afternoon for their vacation-just a little late.
Next time you say angry, bitter things, remember Love's Check List in 1 Corinthians 13. Better yet, consider it before you say them. -Dave Egner
Lord, fill our hearts with Christlike love,
With goodness, kindness, care,
Lest bitter thoughts and hurtful words
Will find a welcome there. -D. De Haan
Bitter feelings can be sweetened when we take them to the Lord in prayer.
FOR FURTHER STUDY
What Is Real Love?
When Forgiveness Seems Impossible
39 posted on
02/11/2005 5:07:39 AM PST by
The Mayor
(<a href="http://www.RusThompson.com">http://www.RusThompson.com</a>)
To: JustAmy; yall
Mornin', everybody ! Happy Friday! TGIF!
45 posted on
02/11/2005 6:21:02 AM PST by
MeekOneGOP
(There is only one GOOD 'RAT: one that has been voted OUT of POWER !! Straight ticket GOP!)
To: JustAmy; NicknamedBob; Mama_Bear
How are your fish Bob?
; )
47 posted on
02/11/2005 6:51:08 AM PST by
PreviouslyA-Lurker
(Some Americans don't understand that being an American is more than living in America.)
To: proud2beconservativeinNJ
PING! :-)
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