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1/01/2021 | The Mayor; Luvie; JustAmy

Posted on 01/01/2021 6:43:29 AM PST by JustAmy

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[mairdie]

I can still remember this written in white chalk on our blackboard in 4th grade when we had to memorize it. I wonder how many blackboards hold it today.

[luvie]

Zero. The teacher would be fired.

Except maybe in Texas or Florida or Oklahoma.

[JustAmy]

Thank you!!!

[JustAmy]

Graphic by Mel Smith AKA Fish Hawk.
Thank you, Fish Hawk.

[JustAmy]

Mayor, Thank you for bringing us our Daily Bread today and every day.
W appreciate you and your daily posts.

[The Mayor]

Thank you Amy

[luvie]

You’re welcome. Yours is a beautiful tribute to our troops, also.

[JustAmy]

Thank you, Luv.

Fish Hawk submitted that at least 8 years ago.

[TheConservativeParty]

Happy Friday to Amy’s Place!

I am watching the replay of President Trump’s NRA speech on CSPAN. There are very few people who I will watch give a speech, he’s number one of course, probably 2 and 3 too. 😊

[luvie]

I might watch it later. Too busy today to see it in person. Have a great weekend!

[left that other site]

I watched it too.

It was a very moving speech.

[The Mayor]

Our Daily Bread

Saturday,
May 28, 2022

Narrow Door Cafe

Read: Luke 13:22–30

Make every effort to enter through the narrow door. Luke 13:24

Croissants, dumplings, pork curry, and all sorts of scrumptious food await those who find and enter the Narrow Door Cafe. Located in the Taiwanese city of Tainan, this cafe is literally a hole in the wall. Its entrance is barely forty centimeters wide (less than sixteen inches)—just enough for the average person to squeeze his way through! Yet, despite the challenge, this unique cafe has attracted large crowds.

Will this be true of the narrow door described in Luke 13:22–30? Someone asked Jesus, “Are only a few people going to be saved?” (v. 23). In reply, Jesus challenged the person to “make every effort to enter through the narrow door” to God’s kingdom (v. 24). He was essentially asking, “Will the saved include you?” Jesus used this analogy to urge the Jews not to be presumptuous. Many of them believed they’d be included in God’s kingdom because they were Abraham’s descendants or because they kept the law. But Jesus challenged them to respond to Him before “the owner of the house . . . closes the door” (v. 25). 

Neither our family background nor our deeds can make us right with God. Only faith in Jesus can save us from sin and death (Ephesians 2:8–9; Titus 3:5–7). The door is narrow, but it’s wide open to all who will put their faith in Jesus. He’s inviting us today to seize the opportunity to enter through the narrow door to His kingdom. — Poh Fang Chia

How can you have confidence you’ll enter through the narrow door and be assured of eternal life with Jesus? Why is this decision so important?

Jesus, thank You for inviting me into Your kingdom. I believe You came to die for me and You rose from the grave. Come into my life and be my Savior.

Bible in a year: 2 Chronicles 4–6; John 10:24–42

[luvie]

Spend This Holiday Weekend
Remembering Our Fallen Heroes.
Happy Caturday/Dogurday!

[left that other site]

Memorial Day Weekend

Remember Our Heroes.

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[TheConservativeParty]

Happy Dogurday and Caturday!

President Trump is soon to speak at the Wyoming rally.

Woot!

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[luvie]

Very patriotic. LOL!

[The Mayor]

Our Daily Bread

Sunday,
May 29, 2022

Pressing Pause to Pray

Read: Joshua 9:7–15

[They] did not inquire of the Lord. Joshua 9:14

The fire hydrant gushed into the street, and I saw my opportunity. Several cars had splashed through before me, and I thought, What a great way to get a free wash! My car hadn’t been cleaned for a month and the dust was thick. So I fired it up and headed into the deluge.

Crack!

It happened so fast. The sun had already beaten down on my black car that morning, heating its glass and interior. But the water from the hydrant was frigid. As soon as the cold gush hit the hot windshield, a crack struck like lightning from top to bottom. My “free” car wash ended up costing me plenty.

If only I had “pressed pause” beforehand to think or even to pray. Ever have a moment like that? The people of Israel did, under far weightier circumstances. God had promised to help them drive out other nations as they entered the land He’d given them (Joshua 3:10) so they wouldn’t be tempted by false gods (Deuteronomy 20:16–18). But one of the nations saw Israel’s victories and used stale bread to trick them into believing they lived far away. “The Israelites sampled their provisions but did not inquire of the Lord. Then Joshua made a treaty of peace” (Joshua 9:14–15, italics added), unknowingly circumventing God’s instructions.

When we make prayer a first resort instead of a last, we invite God’s direction, wisdom, and blessing. May He help us remember to “press pause” today. — James Banks

What decision have you rushed into instead of talking it over with God? What do you need to discuss with Him today?

Thank You, Father, for giving wisdom “generously” and “without finding fault” (James 1:5) to those who ask. Please help me to pause more to talk to You.

Bible in a year: 2 Chronicles 7–9; John 11:1–29

[luvie]

We take this time on Memorial Day to salute our Fallen Heroes who through the history of our country have fought and died for all of us. THANK YOU!!

Aaron Tippen~The Stars and Stripes and the Eagle Flies

John Williams~Hymn To The Fallen

Remember our Fallen this
Memorial Day Weekend!

[left that other site]

Memorial Day 2022

For Those Who Made The Ultimate Sacrifice To Keep Us Free...

Thank You.

ML/LTOS

[The Mayor]

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