[JustAmy]

7-19-04
Graphic by MamaBear

Out Among the Big Things

Out among the big things —
The mountains and the plains —
An hour ain’t important,
Nor are the hour’s gains;
The feller in the city
Is hurried night and day,
But out among the big things
He learns the calmer way.

Out among the big things —
The skies that never end —
To lose a day ain’t nothin’,
The days are here to spend;
So why not give ‘em freely,
Enjoyin’ as we go?
I somehow can’t help thinkin’
The good Lord means life so.

Out among the big things —
The heights that gleam afar —
A feller gets to wonder
What means each distant star;
He may not get an answer,
But somehow, every night
He feels, among the big things,
That everything’s all right.

~~ Arthur Chapman ~~

[JustAmy]

[JustAmy]

Lori .... thank you for the wonderful Welcome Graphic.

[MeekOneGOP]

Mornin', everybody ! Happy Monday !

Have a cup while you Freep !

For those who prefer hot chocolate.....

[The Mayor]

July 19, 2004

Family Tie

Read: Ephesians 2:11-22

The whole building, being fitted together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord. —Ephesians 2:21

Bible In One Year: Psalms 23-25; Acts 21:18-40

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An elderly man who visited an art gallery was deeply moved by a painting that portrayed Christ on the cross. It was so realistic in depicting the suffering of the Savior that his heart was filled with gratitude for the great price the Lord Jesus paid for his redemption. With tears trickling down his cheeks, he exclaimed,“Bless Him! I love Him! I love Him!"

Other visitors standing nearby wondered what the man was talking about. One person walked over and looked at the painting. Soon he too felt deep emotion welling up in his heart. Turning to the old man, he gave him a firm handshake and said,“So do I! I love Him too!”The scene was repeated as a third man and then a fourth walked over, gazed at the painting, and exclaimed,“I love Him too!”Although these men were from different churches, they felt a common bond because of their faith in Christ.

As believers, we need an awareness of our spiritual unity with other Christians. We need to focus on the fundamentals on which we agree—such as our love for the Savior who died for us—rather than bicker about lesser issues.

Regardless of sincere disagreements, we as blood-bought believers should recognize that we have a strong family tie in Christ. —Richard De Haan

Blest be the tie that binds
Our hearts in Christian love!
The fellowship of kindred minds
Is like to that above. —Fawcett


As we draw near to Christ we are drawn near to each other.

[Darksheare]

Morning!

[Terabitten]

Cool mountains. :)

[Jen]

Hello FRiends! My source tells me it's "Bloomer Day"! Oh my! I guess that means we go around in our bloomers today! *gasp* Well... OK... Here goes!

[Alamo-Girl]

Thank you for the beautiful poem and graphic!

[ST.LOUIE1]

Good morning, doll! I see our boy enjoys his pool. : )

[tuliptree76]

Good morning. Happy Bloomer Day! I just thought I'd stop by and say hi before I go into work. Hopefully it will be a somewhat quiet evening tonight. LOL