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To: ST.LOUIE1; Mama_Bear; Billie; dansangel; dutchess; Aquamarine; Jim Robinson; LadyX; WVNan; ...
7-5-04

Graphic by Billie

Guess Who?

There is surprising talent here, in many varied forms.
A welcome blessing in a place where every heart just warms.
When you first see a name you think now what is that about?
And then you get the point when someone puts the story out.

Sometimes it can sneak up on you and make you think a bit.
That thinking is the reason that your FRiend has chosen it.
My own name is a fluke I guess. It’s really no big deal,
By now of course I’ve seen some names that I would like to steal!

I’ll have to stay the course for now, I’m stuck with what I chose,
Too late to get a better one to post with, I suppose.
If you have yet to choose one I will give you some advice.
Keep your name real short or no one evers types it twice.

NicknamedBob . . . . . . . . . . . July 1, 2004
© 2004

2 posted on 07/05/2004 7:24:25 AM PDT by JustAmy (Please pray for our Military and their families.)
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To: JustAmy; Jen; Brad's Gramma; Victoria Delsoul; T'wit; PreviouslyA-Lurker; tuliptree76

July 5, 2004

Frozen Snowball

Read: Hebrews 12:25-13:6

We are receiving a kingdom which cannot be shaken. —Hebrews 12:28

Bible In One Year: Job 30-31; Acts 13:26-52


Baseball pitcher Tug McGraw had a wonderful philosophy of pitching. He called it his“frozen snowball” theory.“If I come in to pitch with the bases loaded,”Tug explained,“and heavy hitter Willie Stargell is at bat, there’s no reason I want to throw the ball. But eventually I have to pitch. So I remind myself that in a few billion years the earth will become a frozen snowball hurtling through space, and nobody’s going to care what Willie Stargell did with the bases loaded!”

The Bible tells us the earth will someday“melt with fervent heat; both the earth and the works that are in it will be burned up”(2 Peter 3:10). Yet McGraw’s point is valid: We need to keep life in perspective. Most of the things we worry about have no eternal significance.

The writer of Hebrews was concerned about our perspective. Throughout the book, he keeps our eyes focused on heaven and away from earth. Unless our minds are on heaven, we will have little eternal influence on earth.

There will come a time when the earth will be shaken, and things that once seemed permanent will be gone (Hebrews 12:27). What you fear most today will be forgotten like yesterday’s headlines. What really matters is what you do today that has a touch of eternity about it. —Haddon Robinson

O for a heart that is willing to serve,
Laboring while it is day!
Nothing is lost that is done for the Lord,
He will reward and repay. —Anon.

The one who lives for this life only will have eternity to regret it.



3 posted on 07/05/2004 7:26:36 AM PDT by The Mayor (The one who lives for this life only will have eternity to regret it.)
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To: All

Thank you St.Louie1 for this gif(t).

Good Morning, Everyone.
I hope you had a Fabulous Fourth!!

4 posted on 07/05/2004 7:39:55 AM PDT by JustAmy (Please pray for our Military and their families.)
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To: JustAmy; NicknamedBob
That is so cute... I have seems so many great FReeper names... And some you just want to know the story behind! Have a great day!

BTW- IMO-The advice is right on!

7 posted on 07/05/2004 7:47:52 AM PDT by Diva Betsy Ross (It's not Bush's fault... it's the media's fault!)
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To: JustAmy; NicknamedBob; Billie

LOLOL! What a precious poem and graphic!


8 posted on 07/05/2004 7:48:32 AM PDT by Alamo-Girl
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To: All; Laura Earl; Conspiracy Guy




A Dear Pet’s Farewell

Shed no tears for me my friend,
You made my life good.
You treated me lovingly,
As all good friends should.
You sheltered me and fed me,
For all of those years.
Please think about the good times,
And then dry those tears.
I know how you’re missing me,
But my time was due.
I’m happy and I like it here,
And I think of you.
Playing keeps me busy now,
So I need to run.
We’ll meet on the Rainbow Bridge,
And walk in the Sun.

Conspiracy Guy 7/2/2004
aka DIF © 2003 or 2004


14 posted on 07/05/2004 8:04:21 AM PDT by JustAmy (Please pray for our Military and their families.)
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To: JustAmy

Peek-a-boo, I see you!!


24 posted on 07/05/2004 9:09:32 AM PDT by dixie sass ( Claws are sharp and ready for use!)
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To: JustAmy; Tragically Single; Elenheru; MoJo2001; Diva Betsy Ross; NicknamedBob; Donaeus; ...
Hey everyone! Happy Monday. Today is "Workaholics Day"! Ugh! WORK is a four-letter word, so let's celebrate FReepaholics Day instead, OK??? ;-)


25 posted on 07/05/2004 9:15:13 AM PDT by Jen (God bless America and our military members who defend her.)
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To: JustAmy; Conspiracy Guy; yall
Howdy ! Got back from Shreveport-Bossier City about an hour ago.

When the bus pulled into "BoomTown" in Bossier City, I went inside and my wife was there waiting for me. I thought I would have to call them, but they knew what time the bus should arrive and headed me off at the pass, lol !

We're heading out for pizza in a few minutes.

Happy Monday, everybody !! :^D


91 degrees right now.


Have a cup while you Freep !

39 posted on 07/05/2004 3:58:25 PM PDT by MeekOneGOP (Become a monthly donor on FR. No amount is too small and monthly giving is the way to go !)
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