To all of you who shared graphics, poems, jokes, recipes, music and/or greetings ..... Thank you. I've met some wonderful friends here at Amy's Place.
I hope to see you on other threads.
Have a wonderful summer.
I know it's a bittersweet time for you, but you can be mighty proud of what you've accompished with AP.
The pics of the kids are really great! Looks like a good time was had by all. : )
This isn't new to our century. In the 5th century BC, King Ahasuerus of Persia refused to allow mourners to enter his gates (Esther 4:1-2). One commentator suggests that he preferred to surround himself with people who were awed by his wealth and were eager to attend his lavish parties (1:4). His reluctance to be bothered by bad news nearly resulted in the annihilation of the Jewish people. Contrast the leadership of Ahasuerus with that of Jesus, who said, "Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest" (Matthew 11:28). Ahasuerus ruled his kingdom by allowing only happy people to enter his presence. Jesus builds His kingdom by welcoming the burdened and sorrowful into His presence. What's more, Jesus not only invites us to tell Him our bad news, He has the willingness and the power to turn our most troubling circumstances into a celebration of praise. —Julie Ackerman Link
Disturbed and quite unblest, Until I trusted Jesus; Now faith has giv'n me rest. —Bosch The gospel is bad news to those who reject it and good news to those who receive it.
The Lord Is My Shepherd |
Well, I played tennis, got a haircut... just a few inches. Trying to make it even, it was too long in the back.
Hope everyone is enjoying their summer afternoon.
Speaking of haircuts:
A new hair salon opened up for business right across the street from the old established hair cutters' place. They put up a big bold sign which read:
"WE GIVE SEVEN DOLLAR HAIR CUTS!"
Not to be outdone, the old Master Barber put up his own sign:
"WE FIX SEVEN DOLLAR HAIR CUTS"
The unwillingness to listen to bad news has been blamed for everything from space shuttle disasters to corporate collapses to the spread of terrorism. Lengthy studies aren't needed to determine why this happens. Bad news reveals problems; problems require solutions; solutions cost time, money, and energy we would rather spend celebrating past successes.