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5-01-2021
| The Mayor; Luvie; JustAmy
Posted on 04/30/2021 10:23:24 PM PDT by JustAmy
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To: MEG33; ConorMacNessa; LUV W; AZamericonnie; Brad's Gramma; JustAmy; oldteen; Kathy in Alaska; ...
Who, ME?
No Way! The Cat Did It. I was just trying to clean things up a bit.
(((HUGS)))
ML/LTOS
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posted on
12/11/2021 11:17:39 AM PST
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left that other site
(A Man Without Self-Control is like a City Broken Into and Left Without Walls (Proverbs 25:28))
To: left that other site
1,682
posted on
12/11/2021 12:06:04 PM PST
by
luvie
(The bravery & dedication of our troops in keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American🇺🇸)
To: luvie
Ha Ha! 😅
“The dog did it.”
To: left that other site
Excellent sad doggie eyes. Very sorry.
😅
To: TheConservativeParty
1,685
posted on
12/11/2021 7:44:26 PM PST
by
luvie
(The bravery & dedication of our troops in keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American🇺🇸)
To: JustAmy; yorkie; tiapam; MEG33; GodBlessUSA; Colonel_Flagg; jaycee; oldteen; ...
1,686
posted on
12/12/2021 6:28:23 AM PST
by
luvie
(The bravery & dedication of our troops in keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American🇺🇸)
To: Jim Robinson; JustAmy; luvie; MEG33; jaycee; dutchess; GodBlessUSA; deadhead; DollyCali; Gabz; ...
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Sunday,
December 12, 2021Heroes, Tyrants, and Jesus
I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. 1 Corinthians 2:2
Beethoven was angry. He’d intended to name his Third Symphony “The Bonaparte.” In an age of religious and political tyranny, he saw Napoleon as a hero of the people and champion of freedom. But when the French general declared himself emperor, the celebrated composer changed his mind. Denouncing his former hero as a rascal and tyrant, he rubbed so hard to erase Bonaparte’s name that he left a hole in the original score.
Early believers in Jesus must have been disappointed when their hopes of political reform were dashed. He’d stirred hopes of life without the tyranny of Caesar’s heavy-handed taxes and military presence. Yet, decades later, Rome still ruled the world. Jesus’ messengers were left with fears and weakness. His disciples were marked by immaturity and infighting (1 Corinthians 1:11–12; 3:1–3).
But there was a difference. Paul saw beyond what remained unchanged. His letters began, ended, and overflowed with the name of Christ. Christ resurrected. Christ with a promise to return in power. Christ in judgment of everything and everyone. First and foremost, however, Paul wanted believers in Jesus to be grounded in the meaning and implications of Him crucified (2:2; 13:1–13).
The love expressed in Jesus’ sacrifice made Him a different kind of leader. As Lord and Savior of the world, His cross changes everything. The name of Jesus will forever be known and praised above every name. — Mart DeHaan
How is Jesus different from other leaders? Can you identify with Paul’s recall of his own weakness and fear? How does Jesus help you with that?
Father, please help me to see Your heart in the sacrifice of Your Son.
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posted on
12/12/2021 8:33:31 AM PST
by
The Mayor
(God, take the unremarkable moments of my life and infuse them with Your joy)
To: luvie; left that other site; TheConservativeParty; The Mayor; JustAmy; everyone; FRiends; All
Thank you, Dear FRiends, for the Beautiful Pics & Pings.
(((((Love, and God Bless)))))
1,688
posted on
12/12/2021 7:30:02 PM PST
by
Kitty Mittens
(To God Be All Excellent Praise!)
To: Kitty Mittens
Good night Kitty! (((hugs)))
1,689
posted on
12/12/2021 8:00:04 PM PST
by
luvie
(The bravery & dedication of our troops in keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American🇺🇸)
To: Kitty Mittens
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Monday,
December 13, 2021A Worthwhile Wait
The Lord longs to be gracious to you . . . . Blessed are all who wait for him! Isaiah 30:18
Stuck in a stressful job with long hours and an unreasonable boss, James wished he could quit. But he had a mortgage, a wife, and a young child to take care of. He was tempted to resign anyway, but his wife reminded him: “Let’s hang on and see what God will give us.”
Many months later, their prayers were answered. James found a new job that he enjoyed and gave him more time with the family. “Those months were long,” he told me, “but I’m glad I waited for God’s plan to unfold in His time.”
Waiting for God’s help in the midst of trouble is hard; it can be tempting to try to find our own solution first. The Israelites did just that: under threat from their enemies, they sought help from Egypt instead of turning to God (Isaiah 30:2). But God told them that if they would repent and put their trust in Him, they would find strength and salvation (v. 15). In fact, He added, “the Lord longs to be gracious to you” (v. 18).
Waiting for God takes faith and patience. But when we see His answer at the end of it all, we’ll realize it was worth it: “Blessed are all who wait for him!” (v. 18). And what’s even more amazing, God is waiting for us to come to Him! — Leslie Koh
What prayer request has you waiting on God? How can you meditate on His faithfulness as you seek His answer?
Father, give me the patience to wait for Your answer. I know You’re a good and loving God whose timing and will are always perfect.
Learn more about waiting.
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posted on
12/13/2021 8:05:49 AM PST
by
The Mayor
(God, take the unremarkable moments of my life and infuse them with Your joy)
To: JustAmy; yorkie; tiapam; MEG33; GodBlessUSA; Colonel_Flagg; jaycee; oldteen; ...
Happy Bit-Of-Christmas Monday Madness! |
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posted on
12/13/2021 11:16:18 AM PST
by
luvie
(The bravery & dedication of our troops in keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American🇺🇸)
To: MEG33; ConorMacNessa; LUV W; AZamericonnie; Brad's Gramma; JustAmy; oldteen; Kathy in Alaska; ...
Happy Monday Madness!
Yes. It's Winter.
(((HUGS)))
ML/LTOS
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posted on
12/13/2021 12:16:26 PM PST
by
left that other site
(A Man Without Self-Control is like a City Broken Into and Left Without Walls (Proverbs 25:28))
To: left that other site; luvie; Kitty Mittens
We are having a Monday Madness here that is a good kind of strange, as it was in the 50s today!
woot!
🥳
To: left that other site
Gee, do I sense a tinge of dislike there? 🐶😸
1,695
posted on
12/13/2021 1:54:46 PM PST
by
luvie
(The bravery & dedication of our troops in keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American🇺🇸)
To: TheConservativeParty
That sounds great for your area. Here, we’d be bundled up like it was 32. LOL!
Hope you get none of the bad weather heading west to east about mid-week.
1,696
posted on
12/13/2021 1:56:44 PM PST
by
luvie
(The bravery & dedication of our troops in keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American🇺🇸)
To: luvie
Some rain is expected by Wednesday. Looks warm again for Tuesday.
I did some garden clean-up today. Was really nice with the sun shining on me and Moose.
🐶😀
To: TheConservativeParty
is it OK to still call it “Indian Summer”?
Or do we have to call it “Indigenous-Native-American-First-Nation Summer” now?
50’s here too! Ooh Rah! :-)
1,698
posted on
12/13/2021 2:23:25 PM PST
by
left that other site
(A Man Without Self-Control is like a City Broken Into and Left Without Walls (Proverbs 25:28))
To: luvie
Penny and I both despise winter. We are a team.
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posted on
12/13/2021 2:24:41 PM PST
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(A Man Without Self-Control is like a City Broken Into and Left Without Walls (Proverbs 25:28))
To: left that other site
Indian Summer, yep. I like it. Not very fond of cold and snow.
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