[Billie]

What a week of fun this will be for us - it's Day Two of the Dim Convention. Who's watching? Tell us all about it!

[ST.LOUIE1]

Morning, sweet, BillieBlue!

Great graphics, excellent and funny comments! I love it!

I'm glad you posted before I leave to play golf. I hope to return later.

((((((( BB )))))))

[Pippin]

Good Morning, (((Billie)))!

[The Mayor]

July 27, 2004

Both Glad And Sad

Read: Luke 12:16-21

Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, . . . but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven. —Matthew 6:19-20

Bible In One Year: Psalms 43-45; Acts 27:27-44

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There’s an old legend about three men who were crossing a desert on horseback at night. As they approached a dry creek bed, they heard a voice commanding them to dismount, pick up some pebbles, put them in their pockets, and not look at them till the next morning. The men were promised that if they obeyed they would be both glad and sad. After they did as they were told, the three mounted their horses and went on their way.

As the first streaks of dawn began to spread across the sky, the men reached into their pockets to pull out the pebbles. To their great surprise, they had been transformed into diamonds, rubies, and other precious gems. It was then that they realized the significance of the promise that they would be both glad and sad. They were happy that they had picked up as many pebbles as they did, but sorry—so sorry—that they had not collected more.

I wonder if we will have a similar feeling when we get to heaven. We will be happy for the treasure we laid up in heaven while on earth, and joyful for the rewards Christ will give us. But we will also experience regret for not having done more to serve Him.

Let’s make the most of our opportunities so that we’ll be more glad than sad. —Richard De Haan

The day will come when we will stand
Before our Judge, God’s Son;
Have we so lived that He will say,
“Well done, My child, well done”? —Sper


The crowns we wear in heaven must be won on earth.

[Aquamarine]

This is Teresa's shove it moment, just more proof that having money does not equal class.

[philman_36]

How fitting a song for Bubba's intro. They didn't cut it off before the first refrain of "yesterday's gone" slipped through.
I'd be willing to bet someone gets "a talking to" 'bout that.

[JulieRNR21]

I got this photo in an email from a friend.

It was taken on Route 38 in Racine, Wisconsin.

[LadyX]

Oh, Billie, Billie - why or why didn't you post a
ALERT !! ???

With all those scary Dem faces glaring at us, we deserve better..|:>((

Other than that, you get an A + for the concept and presentation..:))

[JustAmy]

Good morning, Billie. Happy Tuesday!!

I had hoped to stay around for awhile today but since it is so very, very hot, I need to get my errand started before noon.

Thank you for this funny thread. The clowns have settled in Boston.

[Temple Owl]

Good afternoon Billie and FReepers everywhere.

[Kitty Mittens]

Great thread, Billie! I was laughing my head off at those pictures of homely demonrat women, and the crew of hideous 'rat men! (The word MEN should be in quotes! 'Rat men aren't real men!)

I can't bring myself to watch the 'rat convention, but I've been listening to audio clips on my favorite Christian talk show; it REALLY sets my teeth on edge! The speeches are nothing but one lie after another: the usual demonrat behavior!

[Mama_Bear]

Funny post, Billie! Thank you for the smiles and chuckles. :-)

[dutchess]

Hi again Billie. Just finishing up tomorrow. Just really looked at that last picture of GW and Mt. Rushmore. I've never seen that one...where did you get it...IT IS AWESOME!!! A Billie original????

[Libertina]

Hello FR's Finest!
Have missed you....
I know I haven't checked in for a while, but want to say hi! Hope everyone is staying strong through the Dem Convention LOL... Also, I want to pass along the funniest video at www.jibjab.com Wicked sense of humor. Take care everyone, hope your summer is a wonderful one! :)