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December 1, 2009
| JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie
Posted on 11/30/2009 9:30:13 PM PST by JustAmy
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To: WayzataJOHNN
Wow, thank you Johnn, for such meaningful words!
Merry Christmas to you, and your lovely bride~!
To: ConorMacNessa
Thank you Conor!
You are always here to remind us of what is meaningful in life!
And, I may not thank you every time - but I sure do appreciate you - and your words of wisdom,
And, tributes to those heroes who gave their all for our Freedom and Librerty!A very Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones!
To: FRiends; Billie; jaycee; JustAmy
Goodnight Everyone
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Thank you for the lovely graphics and message, Amy
and jaycee.
Thank you for the sweet commment, jaycee, and yours
yesterday, Amy.
Sweet Dreams Everyone
1,643
posted on
12/22/2009 7:34:30 PM PST
by
MEG33
(God Bless Our Military Men and Women)
To: yorkie
A Merry Christmas to you and yours, Yorkie!
Lamh Foistenach Abu!
1,644
posted on
12/22/2009 7:34:34 PM PST
by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines, RVN 1969. St. Michael the Archangel defend us in battle!)
To: jaycee
Jaycee, that's So Beautiful!
1,645
posted on
12/22/2009 10:10:52 PM PST
by
Kitty Mittens
(Let Thy Mercy, O LORD, be upon us, According as we Hope in Thee. Ps.33:22)
To: WayzataJOHNN
I Love your Poem, WayzataJOHNN!
1,646
posted on
12/22/2009 10:17:35 PM PST
by
Kitty Mittens
(Let Thy Mercy, O LORD, be upon us, According as we Hope in Thee. Ps.33:22)
To: Billie
Appears I did answer your post Thursday after all. :)
You are Always So Kind, Billie!
: )
I Love All the Wonderful Graphics you have Posted Today, and your Opening Post is Sweet!
1,647
posted on
12/22/2009 10:26:13 PM PST
by
Kitty Mittens
(Let Thy Mercy, O LORD, be upon us, According as we Hope in Thee. Ps.33:22)
To: JustAmy; Billie; All; FRiends; everyone
Amy, your #1589 is So Lovely! Thank you, and Thank you to Everyone for the Awesome Pics and Pings!
Goodnight, and God Bless All FRiends!
(((((((Hugs to All))))))
1,648
posted on
12/22/2009 10:33:58 PM PST
by
Kitty Mittens
(Let Thy Mercy, O LORD, be upon us, According as we Hope in Thee. Ps.33:22)
To: JustAmy; Billie; MEG33; jaycee; dutchess; GodBlessUSA; deadhead; LUV W; mathluv; DollyCali; ...
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December 23, 2009
Can You Spare A Dime?
He who has mercy on the poor, happy is he. —Proverbs 14:21
In her insightful book The Forgotten Man, Amity Shlaes provides fascinating stories about what life was like during the Great Depression in the US. At the center of that economic drama was “the forgotten man,” a term used for the countless individuals who were thrown out of work.
A popular Depression-era song poignantly expresses their story:
They used to tell me I was building a dream, with peace and glory ahead.
Why should I be standing in line, just waiting for bread?
Once I built a railroad, I made it run, made it race against time.
Once I built a railroad; now it’s done. Brother, can you spare a dime?
As the lyrics remind us, an economic downturn changes everything for hard-working people who lose their jobs. When that happens, we as Christians should do what we can for people in need.
In Galatians 2, Paul and Barnabas were reminded to evangelize and to “remember the poor” (v.10). We can see that Paul did just that—preaching the gospel and encouraging financial aid to those in need (Acts 11:29-30; 1 Cor. 16:1-3).
During tough economic times, we too should help people in need—spiritually and physically. A dime doesn’t go far these days, but a generous attitude does.
The poor and needy everywhere
Are objects of God’s love and care,
But they will always know despair
Unless His love with them we share. —D. De Haan
1,649
posted on
12/23/2009 5:30:15 AM PST
by
The Mayor
(The character of your children tomorrow depends on what you put into their hearts today.)
To: Kitty Mittens
Thank you so much, Kitty. I sorta thought it said everything about this loving, beautiful Season and we should not forget it for a moment.
1,650
posted on
12/23/2009 5:30:29 AM PST
by
jaycee
(((("His eye is on the sparrow and I know He watches me."))))
To: The Mayor
Good exercise for the heart is to bend down and help another person up.
Such a touching and beautiful message this morning. The line above brought tears to my eyes. Thank you, Mr. Mayor!
1,651
posted on
12/23/2009 5:34:09 AM PST
by
jaycee
(((("His eye is on the sparrow and I know He watches me."))))
To: JustAmy; MEG33; GodBlessUSA; yorkie; Kitty Mittens; Billie; Mama_Bear; Lady Jag; DollyCali; ...
"He's making a list and
checkin' it twice"
1,652
posted on
12/23/2009 5:53:10 AM PST
by
jaycee
(((("His eye is on the sparrow and I know He watches me."))))
To: The Mayor
Good Morning Mayor... a wonderful word to start the next three days, ushering in Christmas!
1,653
posted on
12/23/2009 5:54:38 AM PST
by
pollywog
("Regime Change USA".... 2010-2012 ~~Let's Roll !!)
To: yorkie; ConorMacNessa
Amen!!! Thank you for being such a loyal spokesman for our Military!!! Merry Christmas!
1,654
posted on
12/23/2009 5:56:50 AM PST
by
pollywog
("Regime Change USA".... 2010-2012 ~~Let's Roll !!)
To: jaycee
Good Morning Jaycee!
Well here we are!! Three days, until Christmas!
I was up at 3:30, daughter got up at 4:30 and made two batches of brownies. We’ve wrapped a basket, and now preparing to make some cookies.... but definitely checking that “ list” twice more!!
Have a wonderful day.......
Polly
1,655
posted on
12/23/2009 6:00:02 AM PST
by
pollywog
("Regime Change USA".... 2010-2012 ~~Let's Roll !!)
To: pollywog
And a Merry Christmas to you, Pollywog!
1,656
posted on
12/23/2009 6:06:00 AM PST
by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines, RVN 1969. St. Michael the Archangel defend us in battle!)
To: jaycee
Good morning, Jaycee! Merry Christmas! All your shopping done?
1,657
posted on
12/23/2009 6:06:59 AM PST
by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines, RVN 1969. St. Michael the Archangel defend us in battle!)
To: pollywog
Hi Polly! I hope I can get it all done...LOL! Had to go out for last minute things yesterday. Today I plan to start with peanut butter fudge and deviled eggs. It will begin after I get the house in order! And I need a bite to eat! I am sure everyone is working hard today and tomorrow.
Have a good day, Polly!
1,658
posted on
12/23/2009 6:45:38 AM PST
by
jaycee
(((("His eye is on the sparrow and I know He watches me."))))
To: ConorMacNessa
Hi Conor, I finished some small things yesterday so I could stay home today and tomorrow to finish up all the last minute things.
I sincerely hope you and your lovely family have a very Merry Christmas. I know its a little bittersweet for your wife on losing her mother. My husband’s mother and only uncle died in the month of December many years ago and it was a sad Christmas. With God’s help, we got along fairly well.
1,659
posted on
12/23/2009 6:49:36 AM PST
by
jaycee
(((("His eye is on the sparrow and I know He watches me."))))
To: Billie
Thanks! Merry Christmas to you!
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