The ***OFFICIAL*** Weekend Singles' Thread -- (June 23rd to 25th)

FreeRepublic | June 23, 2006 | Victoria Delsoul & Alberta's Child

[Victoria Delsoul]

He's a funny guy.

Night, P!

[pcottraux]

Hey! Where's my birthday kiss????

[pcottraux]

Oh, well. Guess I'll have to wait till tomorrow.

[scott7278]

It's kind of weird we're talking about Weird Al -- early this morning, I made a food run to Taco Bell and someone ordered a Nachos Grande. The song "Taco Grande" came to mind and I was singing it on the way there.

I also love the song "You Don't Love Me Anymore," especially the line about the elevator shaft.

[scott7278]

http://music.yahoo.com/vid-2149223-You-Don't-Love-Me-Anymore

For you.

[Army Air Corps]

G'night and victory on the morrow!

[Alberta's Child]

So long, Victoria. Good luck tomorrow!

[DollyCali]

On this Lord’s Day
May your waters be still
Your sky be blue
And You life have joy.

[The Mayor]

June 25, 2006

Tug-Of-War

READ: Philippians 2:1-4; 4:1-3

Fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. —Philippians 2:2

A college in our area has an interesting annual rite—a tug-of-war. Two teams train and prepare to pull together on their end of the rope to win the competition, hoping to avoid the mud-pit between the teams and gain campus bragging rights for another year. For a fun competition, it can become intense.

As believers in Jesus, we often face the challenge of learning how to pull together. Self-interest, personal agendas, and power struggles get in the way of genuine ministry and hinder the work of Christ.

Such was the case in Paul’s letter to the Philippians, where he had to plead with Euodia and Syntyche to “be of the same mind” (4:2). Their personal friction created a roadblock to their spiritual service, and their “tug-of-war” was harming the life of the church.

Paul’s appeal was for them to pull together and work for the honor of the Master. It is an appeal that serves us well today. When we feel distanced from our fellow believers, we must look for the common ground we have in the Savior.

Church is no place for a tug-of-war. It’s imperative that we work together for the advancement of God’s kingdom. He can use us in wonderful ways when we lay aside our personal differences and pull together on the rope. —Bill Crowder

I pray, O Lord, reveal to me
If I have caused disunity,
For You would have Your children one
In praise and love for Your dear Son.  —Branon

A believer at war with another Christian cannot be at peace with the Father.

Bible in One Year: Bible in One Year:   Job 3-4; Acts 7:44-60

[Nowhere Man]

The interesting thing about Jimmy Buffett is that his songs that are most popular among those "Parrotheads" are his worst songs. I was shocked the first time I heard a few of his more obscure tunes . . . I never would have guessed they were Jimmy Buffett tunes if I didn't recognize his voice.

How did Jimy Buffett fans get to be called "Parrotheads?"

[Nowhere Man]

I figure I'd issue a conditon report on all my cats. Everyone is doing fine, Boo is doing very well and his hair on his front legs is growning back so he is losing the French poodle look. Pansy had to go to the vets last Thursday night because her allergies were acting up and she was getting stuffed in the nose. Because of that, her sense of smell is affect and so would her eating. She did lose 5.5 ounces. She is a tiny cat, but went from 5 lbs, 8 oz to 5 lbs 13.5 oz but she is back to the former. Well since she is on meds to clear her up, it seems like she is starting to eat like a pig so she will be putting on weight again soon. We do have to watch her since she is under control for a thyroid condition as well as her age since sh will be 19 in August. She is still very playful.

[Rca2000]

My, how the tables turn sometimes!!!

Last year, about this time, and a bit after, you all recall me saying how My cousin Brenda and me were not getting along. I spoke about how she made fun of my nerves and coughing, and made comments to me and to my sister, repeatedly, about how no woman would put up with me, and I would not last long on a date and such. She also told me I made her sick, when I was around her.

At the time, she was still in the habit of spending 200-500 on ONE outfit, and leaving 10-20 for tips at restaurants. She made fun of my mother and sister for shopping at Kmarts, and such--she preferred Cachets and Bebe.

That was THEN....... THIS IS NOW!!!!!!

Her and My sister Lisa are leaving tomorrow for their vacation. THIS time it was BRENDA who is having a problem paying for it!! In fact- I LENT HER $250, myself-- so she would have enough money!!

It is ironic, that only 3-5 years ago, she was spending 1-5 THOUSAND on jewelry, having dinners that cost JUST HER over $80, and buying all of those expensive clothes.

Now, she wishes she could go back, and "undo all of that".

So.... You all may ask---"WHY did I lend her that money", when only a few months ago, she was pounding on me the way she was emotionally??

I guess I am just an old softie.........I am good at repaying someones bad deeds toward me..with kindness and compassion.

And I COULD have made fun of her situation-- and I have EVERY RIGHT to do so!! I could had said something like"" well-- look who is having problems with money", or "the little princess has lost her kingdom", or even-"see, if you hadn't wasted all of that money, all of those years--you would have some today"!!

But I just don't do things that way.

I guess I am from the "kill them with kindness" school.and feel that it is NOT the right thing to "kick her when she is down".........All that would probably do is cause her to have a nervous breakdown, and I do NOT want to see that!!

She has been treating me better, lately anyway.. well before I promised to lend her the money....

[Alberta's Child]

Belated Sunday evening ping!

[pcottraux]

Hello.

[rzeznikj at stout]

what's happening?

[pcottraux]

Nothing much, nothing much.

[rzeznikj at stout]

Same here...

[pcottraux]

I slept in this morning. I was supposed to get up and go to church like every Sunday I have off, but I didn't even wake up this morning.

[Alberta's Child]

Howdy!

[rzeznikj at stout]

Went to church, then drove up north with my old man.

Unfortunately, the tranny on the van went kaput in Portage...:|