A Few Of FR's Finest....Every Day....12-10-03....Donaeus - The Exclusive Inquisition

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[Calpernia]

Good morning to the Finest!

[Calpernia]

Thanks for the coffee!

I had a real picture of me with Amanda posted here once, Angel. Funny thing is, I don't look too much different from my 'cartoon'.

[The Mayor]

Mornin Cal!

[Dubya]

Me too. Praise the Lord.

[The Mayor]

I have to go, can't wait for todays thread.

December 11, 2003

Right And Wrongs

Read: 2 Timothy 4:14-18

At my first defense no one stood with me, but all forsook me. May it not be charged against them. —2 Timothy 4:16

Bible In One Year: 2 Timothy 1-4

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It's crucial to distinguish between personal wrongs, which we must be willing to forgive, and deliberate attacks on the gospel of Christ, which the Lord will judge. Paul drew that distinction in his letter to his young friend Timothy.

First, Paul wrote with respect to an opponent of the gospel: "Alexander the coppersmith did me much harm. May the Lord repay him according to his works. You also must beware of him, for he has greatly resisted our words" (2 Timothy 4:14-15).

The "harm" Alexander had done to Paul was not to him personally but to his message, and he was now engaged in stirring up opposition to Timothy's proclamation of the gospel.

Then, as if to plainly contrast and distinguish between those who oppose God's work and those who personally wrong us, Paul followed with these gracious words: "At my first defense no one stood with me, but all forsook me. May it not be charged against them" (2 Timothy 4:16).

How sad that Paul's fellow Christians would desert the apostle in his hour of deep need! What should be done to them? Surely they're deserving of his righteous anger. Not so. Paul said, "May it not be charged against them."

Lord, help us to be gracious too. —David Roper

You sacrificed Your life for us—
You shed Your blood so we could live;
So help us, Lord, to follow You,
To love each other and forgive. —Sper

Treat others' faults as graciously as you do your own.

[Dubya]

Have a good day. Thanks for this devotion. I need this one today.
DUB

[Dubya]

A man sees another leaning against the wall of a large building. The second man is puffing away, one cigarette after another.

The nonsmoker says, "Sir, I couldn't help noticing how you chain-smoke. How many packs do you smoke a day?"

"Four."

"How long have you been smoking?"

"Thirty years."

"That's over six thousand packs. Why, if you didn't smoke, you could have saved enough money to buy this building."

The smoker takes a deep puff and says, "Do you smoke?"

"Never."

"Do you own this building?"

"No."

"Well, I do."

[LadyX]

"I know where I'm going.."

Yes - because Jesus was born, took upon Himself all of our sins and died FOR us, we rejoice to have this blessed assurance!

Just had a beautiful thought - - perhaps there will be a Special Section of Heaven where the Finest Family can gather now and then to celebrate together...

[Dubya]

Great idea.

[Dubya]

Once, during the days of the Czar, a certain peasant was troubled by his conscience and resolved to live a more pious life. Seeking help from the town priest, he was admonished to begin his reformation by raising his voice in holy prayer.

"Make certain that you are sincere," the priest admonished.

"Thank you," the fellow began, "for all our alert police and for punishing and jailing so many crooks, pickpockets, and tricksters.

"If it wasn't for your Divine intercession," he continued, "my profession would be so overcrowded that a poor thief such as me could not earn a descent living ..."

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A Final Thought ...

"A truth that’s told with bad intent
Beats all the lies you can invent."

- William Blake (1757-1827), English poet

[LadyX]

(smiling...:))

[dansangel]

Just had a beautiful thought - - perhaps there will be a Special Section of Heaven where the Finest Family can gather now and then to celebrate together...

((((LadyX)))))

That gave me a lump in my throat the size of Texas......

[dansangel]

Funny thing is, I don't look too much different from my 'cartoon'.

I think she's great! She has a wonderful presence about her!

[Calpernia]

Thanks Angel.

[dansangel]

She looks just like my Sylvie! :-)

[Billie]

Thursday - John's Two Cents

[Calpernia]

hmmmmm.

Helllooooo out there!!!!

[SpookBrat]

Posting and running. Still busy here. (((((Group hug))))) I'll get back here later after my company leaves tonight. I can't let a Thursday go by without reading my weekly dose of John.

One of my favorite hymns Aunt Maggie. It was written by Fanny J. Crosby, a blind poet and hymn writter. Since she couldn't read the Bible (pre Brail), her grandmother helped her memorize most of the Bible while she was still young.

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Blessèd assurance, Jesus is mine!
O what a foretaste of glory divine!
Heir of salvation, purchase of God,
Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood.

This is my story, this is my song,
Praising my Savior, all the day long;
This is my story, this is my song,
Praising my Savior, all the day long.

Perfect submission, perfect delight,
Visions of rapture now burst on my sight;
Angels descending bring from above
Echoes of mercy, whispers of love.

This is my story, this is my song,
Praising my Savior, all the day long;
This is my story, this is my song,
Praising my Savior, all the day long.

Perfect submission, all is at rest
I in my Savior am happy and blest,
Watching and waiting, looking above,
Filled with His goodness, lost in His love.

This is my story, this is my song,
Praising my Savior, all the day long;
This is my story, this is my song,
Praising my Savior, all the day long.

[SpookBrat]

Sorry I missed your day. I'll be back later to read it. Have a good day Sister.