To: ST.LOUIE1; Billie; dansangel; dutchess; Mama_Bear; FreeTheHostages; .45MAN; Aeronaut; Calpernia; ...

Stop in for a dose of Spring!

Credit for the welcome graphic goes to Billie.

2 posted on 03/24/2004 5:04:45 AM PST by Aquamarine

Good Morning FRiends, another beautiful day here in Memphis.

Coffee's on

3 posted on 03/24/2004 5:10:27 AM PST by GailA (Kerry I'm for the death penalty for terrorist, but I'll declare a moratorium on the death penalty)

To: Aquamarine; ST.LOUIE1; Billie; dansangel; dutchess; Mama_Bear; FreeTheHostages; .45MAN; Aeronaut; ..

I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you. —John 13:15

When Jesus took a servant's towel—
His honor set aside—
He humbly showed us how to serve,
And how to conquer pride. —Sper

It's difficult to stand on a pedestal and wash the feet of those below. .

4 posted on 03/24/2004 5:15:30 AM PST by The Mayor (Instead of grumbling because you don't get what you want, be thankful you don't get what you deserve)

To: Aquamarine; ST.LOUIE1; Billie; dansangel; dutchess; Mama_Bear; FreeTheHostages; .45MAN; Aeronaut; ..

March 24, 2004

The Feet Of Judas

Read: John 13:1-20

I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you. —John 13:15

Bible In One Year: Joshua 16-18; Luke 2:1-24

When we read the story of Jesus washing the disciples' feet, we may think we understand why He was doing that for them. John, for instance, was a close friend. Then there were Peter and Andrew, who had been so faithful in following the Master.

Each of the disciples must have had something that endeared him to Jesus. But why did He wash the feet of Judas? Jesus knew that He was stooping down to serve the one who would soon stoop to perform history's worst act of treachery.

Jesus was performing the most menial of tasks for a person who treated the Creator of the universe as being someone worth no more than 30 pieces of silver. Knowingly, the One whose name is associated with giving life got His hands dirty to serve the one whose name would stand for betrayal and death for the rest of time.

Doesn't Jesus' example tell us something special about service? Doesn't it remind us that we are not called to serve only those who are like us, or even those who care for us? We are called to serve all people—the lovely and the unlovely, the friendly and the not-so-friendly.

When was the last time you "washed the feet" of someone like Judas? —Dave Branon

When Jesus took a servant's towel—
His honor set aside—
He humbly showed us how to serve,
And how to conquer pride. —Sper

It's difficult to stand on a pedestal and wash the feet of those below. —Colson

5 posted on 03/24/2004 5:16:46 AM PST by The Mayor (Instead of grumbling because you don't get what you want, be thankful you don't get what you deserve)

6 posted on 03/24/2004 5:16:47 AM PST by Aeronaut (John Kerry's mother always told him that if you can't say anything nice, run for president. ....)

To: Aquamarine; Billie; Mama_Bear; dansangel; dutchess; The Mayor; SpookBrat; LadyX; nicmarlo; ...

Mornin', everybody ! Happy Wednesday !
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THE LETTER FROM CLARKE TO PRESIDENT BUSH

8 posted on 03/24/2004 5:18:16 AM PST by MeekOneGOP (The Democrats say they believe in CHOICE. I have chosen to vote STRAIGHT TICKET GOP for years !!)

What a beautiful thread!!!

17 posted on 03/24/2004 5:56:01 AM PST by dixie sass (To all that have served and are serving - Thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart.)

I just love Spring! I'm looking at budding dogwoods and azaleas.

30 posted on 03/24/2004 6:18:54 AM PST by lonestar (Me, too!--Weinie)

So, so very pretty. Billie told me you were going to have a pretty thread today and she was right. You all have a good day.

40 posted on 03/24/2004 6:53:21 AM PST by Texagirl4W (Only when we have knelt before God, can we stand before man. -Anonymous)

43 posted on 03/24/2004 7:29:43 AM PST by FreeTheHostages

To: Aquamarine; The Mayor; LadyX; Pippin; All

Morning to the Finest. Have a great day all.

Thanks for the Spring thing Aqua. It's my favorite season.

55 posted on 03/24/2004 8:28:02 AM PST by Kudsman (May you be half an hour in Heaven before the devil knows you're dead.)

To: Aquamarine; Billie; dutchess; Mama_Bear; ST.LOUIE1

((((((Aqua)))))))

This is so beautiful that I can *smell* the intermingled fragrances of the blossoms! Excellent presentation - I give it a *ten.*

(((((((((Hugs)))))))))) to my Finest sistahs and to my special fuzzy brothah, [[[[[{{{{{(((((Louie_Wolfie_Man)))))}}}}}]]]]]

81 posted on 03/24/2004 11:08:21 AM PST by dansangel (*PROUD to be a knuckle-dragging, toothless, inbred, right-wing, Southern, gun-toting Neanderthal *)

A very good afternoon Aquamarine. Thank you for a beautiful springtime feature. It is obvious how much effort you put into it.

82 posted on 03/24/2004 11:23:04 AM PST by Temple Owl

To: Aquamarine; Billie; dansangel; dutchess; Mama_Bear

A Sunny Spring afternoon greeting to FR's Finest...

Managed to complete my assignment in spite of Spring Fever.

From our lemon tree...

96 posted on 03/24/2004 12:53:06 PM PST by Diver Dave

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