[Mama_Bear]

12-17-09

Christmas For Cowboys

Tall in the saddle we spend Christmas Day,
Drivin' the cattle on the snow-covered plains.
All of the good gifts given today;
Ours is the sky and the wide open range.

Back in the cities, they have diff'rent ways,
Football and eggnog and Christmas parades.
I'll take the blanket; I'll take the reins;
Christmas for cowboys and wide open plains.

A campfire for warmth as we stop for the night;
The stars overhead are the Christmas-tree lights,
The wind sings a hymn as we bow down to pray;
Christmas for cowboys and the wide open range.

It's tall in the saddle we spend Christmas Day,
Drivin' the cattle on the snow-covered plains.
So many gifts have been opened today;
Ours is the sky and the wide open range,
It's Christmas for cowboys and wide open plains.
~Steve Weisberg

[The Mayor]

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December 17, 2009

The King Of Fruits

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READ: Luke 19:12-26

Present your bodies a living sacrifice, . . . which is your reasonable service. —Romans 12:1

The durian, a tropical fruit, is often called The King of Fruits. Either you love it or you hate it. Those who love it will do almost anything to get it. Those who hate it won’t get near it because of its pungent smell. My wife loves it. Recently, a friend, who was grateful for what my wife had done for her, sent her a box of the finest quality durians. She took great pains to ensure that they were the best.

I asked myself, “If we can give the best to a friend, how can we do less for our Lord who gave His very life for us?”

The nobleman in Jesus’ parable in Luke 19 wanted the best from 10 servants to whom he gave money, saying, “Do business till I come” (v.13). When he returned and asked for an account, he gave the same commendation “Well done!” to all those who had done what they could with the money entrusted to them. But he called “wicked” (v.22) the one who did nothing with his money.

The primary meaning of this story is stewardship of what we’ve been given. To be faithful with what God has given to us is to give Him our best in return. As the master gave money to the servants in the parable, so God has given us gifts to serve Him. It is we who will lose out if we fail to give Him our best.

Give of your best to the Master,
Give Him first place in your heart;
Give Him first place in your service,
Consecrate every part. —Grose

We are at our best when we serve God by serving others.

Bible in One Year: Amos 7-9; Revelation 8

[Mama_Bear]

Thanks for this beautiful ornament, Billie. I love bringing it out each year. HUGS!

[Billie]

Oh, Lori, I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this! Beautiful!

[MEG33]

~Good Morning To Amy' Place~

Wishing You A Wonderful Day

[MEG33]

Your opening is so beautiful, Lori!

[stephenjohnbanker]

That picture reminds me of my grandfather. A Colorado horse rancher.

[jaycee]

Beautiful opening, Lori, love the poem, too! Leaving again, see you all later! Have a very nice day!

[MEG33]

My favorite Cowboy must be on my thumb drive at home
Clydesdales must do.

[Kitty Mittens]

Your Opening Post is Wonderful, Lori!

Thank you for the Beautiful Ornament, Billie; I'll Always Treasure it.

(((((Have a Beautiful Day, Everyone)))))

[TheConservativeParty]

Hey Mama Bear, one of my John Denver CDs features that song. Thanks for posting the lyrics! The songwriter Steve Weisberg worked with Denver a lot.

Merry Cowboy Christmas!

[jaycee]

"Looks Like Just Fun"

[lonestar]

I had a stick horse.

Weinie---AKA Dale Evans--

[Majie Purple]

& another!!! This time the cowboy one!