[JustAmy]

July 26, 2008


Click the Chick

Graphic by Billie

Do you wanna feel good?
Lets laugh and play
Wanna have some fun?
Throw your blues away.

Are you feelin' sad?
Got a problem, here's the cure:
Do the Chicken Dance,
Make you happy for sure.

But here's how we do it at Whitney:

I don't wanna be a chicken,
I don't wanna be a duck,
so I shake my tail

[The Mayor]

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July 26, 2008

Bowling A Googley

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READ: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, . . . but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings. —1 Peter 4:12-13

George Bernard Shaw once said, “England and America are two countries separated by a common language.” An example from the world of sports demonstrates his point.

As a lifelong baseball fan, I’m familiar with the term curveball. It’s a ball thrown by the pitcher in such a way that it changes direction, fooling the opponent. In cricket, the strategy is similar but the word is very different. The bowler (pitcher) tries to overcome the batsman by “bowling a googley” (pitching a curveball).

Though games and cultures differ, the concept of the curveball portrays a reality familiar in any language. Life is full of times when we are unsuspectingly “bowled a googley,” and we find ourselves overwhelmed. In those moments of fear and confusion, it’s comforting to know we have a God who is sufficient for any challenge.

Trials are to be expected (1 Peter 4:12). Yet we may well be shocked by the circumstances facing us. But God is never surprised! He permits our trials, and He can enable us to respond to them in a way that honors Him.

When we suffer, we must “commit [our] souls to Him in doing good,” wrote Peter (v.19). In God’s strength, we can face life’s most troublesome curveballs.

For Further Study

How are we to cope with life’s inevitable troubles?
Read Navigating The Storms Of Life on the Web at
www.discoveryseries.org/hp061

Nothing surprises God.

Bible in One Year: 2 Corinthians 6–9; Proverbs 10:1-11

[Mama_Bear]

Hello all. Just a quick post to let y'all know that we are in "Historic Salem" and have been walking our legs off today trying to see and do everything. We will be here tomorrow too and plan to take the ferry over to Boston to go on the Freedom Trail. GeeBee, everyone has told us the same thing you did....not to miss the Quincy Market at Faneuil Hall, so we will definitely be going there. I doubt we will be able to walk the entire trail though. But I'd like to see the Old North Church and Paul Revere's House.

Dolly, I don't know whether to be happy for you that your trial has been postponed or not. I know you want to get it over with. I do hope you can make it to have dinner with us Monday night, but I know, a three hour drive for a two hour get-together is a little much. Jk and I really do want you to come, but will understand if you can't. Dutchess and Nan, we'll be seeing you soon....hopefully you too, Dolly.

Time to eat again. Seems like that is all I've been doing; eating and walking. LOL. Wish I had time to post a few photos, but I am been dragged out the door as I type. Gotta go!

Hugs to all y'all!