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Posted on 05/26/2005 10:07:36 PM PDT by JustAmy
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Ice glistened like crystal against a brilliant blue sky. But the ice that made the branches sparkle in the sunlight also weighed them down, causing them to break under the burden. The same can happen to those who have glittering lives. They call attention to themselves with stunning beauty, talent, or intelligence. People notice and admire them. But eventually the weight of pride causes people to crack and break. The reality is that God alone is worthy of all praise. Job's friends called attention to themselves by speaking as if they were experts on suffering. When God had heard enough, He pointed out to Job that no one has knowledge, power, or importance apart from Him. Later, He sharply rebuked Job's friends, and said, "You have not spoken of Me what is right" (Job 42:8). True worth is in exalting God, not ourselves. -Julie Ackerman Link
So quickly takes control; I plead this day Your pardoning grace Will cleanse my heart and soul. -D. De Haan The fly that buzzes loudest usually gets swatted first.
Knowing God Through Job |
"If you are able, save for them a place inside of you and save one backward glance
when you are leaving for the places they can no longer go.
"Be not ashamed to say you loved them, though you may or may not have always.
Take what they have taught you with their dying and keep it with your own.
"And in that time when men decide and feel safe to call the war insane, take one
moment to embrace those gentle heroes you left behind."
Major Michael Davis O'Donnell
1 January 1970
Dak To, Vietnam
Thank you for the great poem and graphic!
Thank you so much for your posts!
Sorry, Mr. Mayor, I need to get unpinged.
Good morning to everyone at Amy's Place!!
Happy Memorial Day to all of our Troops, Veterans, and their families. God Bless each of you!!
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Special note: Amy, thank you so much for sending your wishes to The Sailor and my family. We greatly appreciate it. God Bless You!!
Good evening, Snugs.
We are always happy to see you. We don't mind you being late, just come on over. We love to see the wonderful pictures that you bring to us every day.
The Covered Bridge in Felton, California.
Hope everyone is enjoying the weekend and the gorgeous weather.
Good afternoon, Syncro. Great to see you.
Thanks for bringing Felton's Covered Bridge. I have never seen this bridge. Time to dig out an atlas to see where Felton is located. Ahhh ..... Santa Cruz ...... seems that I knew this but couldn't retrieve the info. :)
The bridges posted on this thread are wonderful. I hope you had a chance to see them.
Hope you're having a fantastic weekend.
Neat Jazz. Thanks, Victoria.
I'm not going to be here very long.
My sis is having a garage sale tomorrow so I have been cleaning my garage. I have my car full of stuff to take to her.
Our son is taking us to dinner and by Costco for a few things to replenish the pantry. My pantry looks like Old Mother Hubbard. Even my dogs are complaining. :)
Have a great garage sale. Here is one more for your enjoyment.
Let's dance...
Beautiful bridge, OESY.
I bought it the last time I was in NY so don't you be trying to sell it!
I really enjoy listening to the Big Bands. Thanks.
I have not been able to find any Jazz audio except in real audio format.
Let's Dance by Benny Goodman is a wonderful example. Luv it!
How about something by Dizzy Gillespie?
Can't find it. Sorry.
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Loud creaking and snapping broke the stillness of the icy morning. Freezing rain had silenced every man-made noisemaker. Power lines were down; homes and businesses had no electricity. Roads were impassable, keeping thousands from daily routines. Nature was calling attention to herself, and she got it. As the sun rose, her stunning beauty was indescribable, her destructive power undeniable. 
