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Posted on 12/03/2004 4:04:11 AM PST by JustAmy
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Read: Matthew 21:28-32
Tax collectors and harlots enter the kingdom of God before you. —Matthew 21:31
Bible In One Year: Ezekiel 45-46; 1 John 2
My wife and I were having dinner with another couple at a fishing lodge in Montana. It was interrupted when a fellow fisherman in a drunken rant began to regale us with tales of the houses of ill-repute he had visited.
Though his comments were crass and offensive, I caught a note of pathos in his voice and thought of something G. K. Chesterton had said: "Even when men knock on the door of a brothel they're looking for God."
Chesterton was right. Many desires are evidence of a deeper hunger for God. This man, who seemed so far from God, was closer than he realized.
Every man knows he was made for lofty pursuits, yet he easily wanders into paths that demean and debase him. He becomes less manly than he ought to be, and he knows it. There's a nagging feeling that he ought to be something more. Some cover it up with self-righteousness, as the Pharisees did, or else they ignore it. Others know they have lost their way. That elusive feeling, when followed up, may bring them to God.
"Tax collectors and harlots enter the kingdom of God before you," Jesus told the Pharisees (Matthew 21:31). That's why I think the drunken fisherman is much more likely to repent than the Pharisees were. —David Roper
Morning.
Tim, 19 November 1981- 11 February 2001
Missing my son badly today- the holidays are rough for people who have lost loved ones. If you know someone like that, send them a note and let them know you remember and understand.
Sonnet
Time does not bring relief; you all have lied
Who told me time would ease me of my pain!
I miss him in the weeping of the rain;
I want him at the shrinking of the tide;
The old snows melt from every mountain-side,
And last year’s leaves are smoke in every lane;
But last year’s bitter loving must remain
Heaped on my heart, and my old thoughts abide!
There are a hundred places where I fear
To go, so with his memory they brim!
And entering with relief some quiet place
Where never fell his foot or shone his face
I say, There is no memory of him here!
And so stand stricken, so remembering him!
- Edna St. Vincent Millay -
Good morning Mayor. Some of us are familiar with Chesterton, a few of us with Pascal(great quote)
but who the heck is David Roper?
Good morning, Amy. Great graphic MamaBear. Looks like the back yard when I was a little boy.
Mornin', everybody ! Happy Friday! TGIF!!
Have a cup while you Freep !
I am.. in.
Hi everyone. Here are the holidays that we will get to celebrate this weekend.
Friday, December 3:
Flamenco Guitar Day
International Day Of Disabled Persons
Telescope Day
Make A Gift Day
Saturday, December 4:
International Hug Day
Cookie Day
Santa's List Day
Day Of The Artisans
Wear Brown Shoes Day
Sunday, December 5:
Blue Jeans Day
Play Hooky From Work To Go Holiday Shopping Day (This should have been on a Monday!)
International VolunteerDay
Twenty-first Amendment Day (To jog your memories - the 21st Amendment repealed prohibition)
Thank you for the precious lyrics and graphic!
Good morning, Mayor.
Thank you for being a faithful friend even tho I have been AWOL alot recently.
Have a great Friday and a wonderful weekend.
Hope to see you in DC in January.
Good morning, CG. Or is it afternoon?
Wishing you ar LE a fabulous Friday and a wonderful weekend.
We miss your talent.
Thank you for sharing that beautiful poem by Edna St. Vincent Millay.
There is nothing worse than losing a child. Mine would have been 40 in September. We lost her when she was 8 months old. I understand the rough times that you are experiencing.
God Bless you and Hugs from Amy's Place.
I'm not on strike. Just haven't been able to focus.
The First Annual Road to Recovery Conference and Tribute, Walt Disney World, FL, December 8 - 12, 2004
As you may have already discerned, the Disney Conference will be our most critical line of initial communication with the severely wounded and disabled War on Terror veterans we seek to serve. It’s the all-important door opener that will help motivate and inspire these war-ravaged veterans to realize their best years are still ahead of them, and that with the right effort and help they can enjoy productive and fulfilling lives. The Conference will make them more receptive to accepting help and to better understand the many very excellent opportunities available to them. This is why the Veterans Administration is cooperating with the Coalition and conducting many of the Conference seminars and workshops. These will be about educational, job training, placement and employment opportunities, including a special session for spouses on coping and a dramatic demonstration of how disabled veterans can conquer outdoor challenges.
Also featured will be inspiring success stories told by disabled veterans and highly motivational talks by leading entrepreneurs and experts. And, each military attendee will be offered a private, one-hour personal needs assessment and evaluation – a first step in preparation for our Hero Counselor/Coach/Champions program.
The Conference will also be an extraordinary opportunity for attendees to share experiences, make new friendships and bond with others who have so much in common.
And last but not least will be the chance for everyone to have fun amidst all the attractions of Disney World, as well as enjoy some fabulous special entertainment highlighted by a star-studded Country Music Show and a Sports Legend Night featuring stars of today and yesteryear.
All in all, the Conference promises to be quite a beneficial and memorable event – but most importantly, one that gives our severely disabled veterans a big head start on their “Road to Recovery.”
But perhaps not unlike the atmosphere that prevailed before the Olympics last summer in Greece, which turned out masterfully after all, we are still scrambling to pull together some very special surprises. These will help make the Conference a particularly exciting experience for some 600 or more severely disabled veterans and their families in attendance – the vast majority of whom have already registered.
There are still some excellent Conference sponsorship opportunities available and, of course, donations in any amount to help cover our $2.5 million nut would be greatly appreciated.
If you’re interested in helping with any of the above, please call us as soon as possible at (703) 556-4376.
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