Posted on 07/22/2004 7:12:57 AM PDT by dutchess
Just heard on Fox News that Mort Kondracke's 62 year old wife passed away after struggling 17 years with Parkinsons. Although he more liberal than not I have always found him "refreshing", having more of an open mind than may. Plus I have profound respect for his absolute (but humble devotion) for his wife. Prayers for him and his family.
Read: Acts 8:9-25
Peter said to him,“Your money perish with you, because you thought that the gift of God could be purchased with money!” —Acts 8:20
Bible In One Year: Psalms 31-32; Acts 23:16-35
Police officers in St. Louis have had at least one easy arrest. It occurred at the back door of the police station when a drunk driver pulled his car right up to the booking window, thinking he was at Burger King. After attempting to place his order at what he thought was a drive-up window, the surprised driver was arrested by the booking officer and charged with drunk driving.
A man named Simon also got the surprise of his life. According to Acts 8, he was a former sorcerer in Samaria before becoming a follower of Christ. His surprise came when he walked up to the apostles and offered them money. He wanted them to give him the power to lay hands on people and impart to them the Holy Spirit. The apostle Peter emphatically refused, and accused him of being under the influence of something worse than alcohol.
Peter wasn’t overreacting. It’s dangerous to think that the power of the Holy Spirit is like a product that can be bought and sold. The Spirit’s work is a gift of God that is freely given on the basis of faith, and faith alone. He has given us His Spirit to accomplish His purposes, not ours. The Spirit cannot be bought or bargained for.
Thank You, Lord, for the gift of Your Spirit. —Mart De Haan
You and John both did an AMAZING job on today's Post.
I'll add Mort to my prayer list for awhile. Thank you for reporting this!
Thanks Aqua. AND thanks for the "Kerry Edwards celebration picture". Was perfect for today!
Seriously, you three make them purely delightful, and the highlight of every week.
Saw where your day started out pretty hectic then turned out to be very productive. As Sean would say "You're a great American". :)
Thanks Lady......but where is your Dear John letter, did I miss it? I always enjoy it so much.
"Mr. Wilson - were you indeed untruthful in your accusation that evil Pubbies spilled the beans about Valerie's not-so-secret double dealing?"
"MOI???" !!! "Nein - of course they did it !!"
- - - One Ringy-Dingy
"Valerie Plame - did you suggest to the Powers-That-Be Joltin' Joe go to Niger to check out the Yellowcake Theory?"
"I merely packed his suitcase and purchased the tickets.
Where would I - as a well known double-quaddouble spy - get such a ridiculous idea ?"
- - - Two Ringy-Dingies
"Mr. Berger - is it true you...um....filled your britches and jacket and socks with all those pieces of paper, and made some of them into the alleged Confetti Gate?"
"It was absolutely, positively 'inadvertent' that my pockets bulged open and some fell in, and the sock tops slumped so wide open when I 'dropped' those copies it necessitated wrapping the papers around the ankles to prevent drafts."
- - - Three Ringy-Dingies
Methinks there is a theme trait common to liberals - -
some requisite for Things Being Bent into "Truly Incredible Proportions."
Seems when WJC ascended to the White House, it spread like a plague,
and there are more cases revealed all the time.
Sadly, there seems to be no cure being researched.
See you next week ---
~ LadyX
Sorry to be so late - busy day - but I had just posted it and then found your query..:))
~~I'm in hiding. SSSSh, don't tell anyone.~~~
I can't tell, I can't see me.
Sad...so sad...how can you then tell if you are coming - or going?
Choose "Hello" or "Goodbye?"
The list is endless, probably rivaling the Cast of Characters for Gone With The Wind - including all the 'extras'...:))
Seriously, you three make them purely delightful, and the highlight of every week
Absolutely, Maggie!
However, no Thursday would be complete without a "Dear John" letter.
Great to see you in Real Time, Dave!
How goes the West Coast Watch?
Counting the hours until the Dem[olition] Derby in Boston next week, aren't you?
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