[JustAmy]

7-26-04
Graphic by MamaBear

What is this thread about?

What is this thread about? they ask,
We seldom give a clue.
This thread can be so many things,
Well at least a few.
It is about what we're about,
Sometimes a little more.
The windows are kept open here,
And we don't lock the door.
So come on in and read it all,
We're sure that when you're done.
You'll cast your vote to make this thread,
The all time number one.

Conspiracy Guy 7/15/2004
aka DIF © 2004

[The Mayor]

July 26, 2004

The Pursuit Of Happiness

Read: Psalm 34

Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the man who trusts in Him! —Psalm 34:8

Bible In One Year: Psalms 40-42; Acts 27:1-26

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In 1948, Life magazine brought together a group of labor-union representatives, industrial leaders, university scholars, and clergy to discuss what the framers of the United States Constitution had in mind when they referred to“the pursuit of happiness.”They agreed that steady work under good conditions at a living wage was absolutely essential. Some included the values of racial fairness, unselfishness, and integrity.

This led one participant, a brilliant young woman who had been crippled by polio, to say,“It is my experience that suffering and pain are, unfortunately, great character builders—not that suffering is good in itself, but because it often helps to shift our expectation of happiness from without to a search for it from within.” True, but we can find inner happiness only by knowing God personally and walking the path of trust and obedience.

Happiness isn’t found by pursuing it. It’s a by-product of seeking an ever-closer walk with God. When we do, we will find a depth of happiness no person or thing can give. That’s what David referred to when he said,“Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good, blessed is the man who trusts in Him!” (Psalm 34:8). —Herb Vander Lugt

Happiness is never found
When happiness is sought;
It’s found instead in Jesus
And what His blood has bought. —D. De Haan

To know happiness, know God.

[Conspiracy Guy]

Morning Amy ; )

[JustAmy]

Attack of the Tabby Cat

Slyly crept the cat
Through the damp, green grass
To the big, black hole
Of the big, grey rat

The weather was fair
The sky was blue
As overhead
The robin flew

The robin flew
To warn the rat
Of the attack
Of the tabby cat

The rat, he shrieked
When he heard the news
For the battle; he knew
He would surely lose

The cat, he chuckled
With a grin
For the battle; he thought
He would surely win

The rat was brave
Despite his fears
But the thought of the cat
Nearly brought him to tears

The cat quickly walked
Through the cluttered backyard
He pounced from the woodpile
And landed quite hard

On the cold, wet cement
Beside the rat’s hole
A sharp glance at his enemy
The rat quickly stole

Though he was frightened
The rat was still brave
But he was certain the cat
Would bring him to his grave

The rat boldly crept
To the front of his hole
And they started the battle
On the green, grassy knoll

The rat was too nervous
The cat was too quick
And the cat, he did win
With one final kick

The cat picked him up
With victory in his eyes
And on the front step
He laid down his prize

-- Heather (1998)--

[MeekOneGOP]

Mornin', everybody ! Happy Monday !

Have a cup while you Freep !

[tuliptree76]

Good Morning, Amy. And happy groovy chicken day! LOL! It looks like I missed you too last night. I went to bed early. My friend's 2 1/2 year old daughter wore me out yesterday. :)

[JustAmy]

Thank you for today's Welcome Graphic and poem.

[Billie]

Very warm, inviting poem and entry to Amy's Place! Thanks, AP FRiends!

[Victoria Delsoul]

Evening friends.