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Posted on 04/08/2005 7:29:31 AM PDT by Billie
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Yum, Yum, Yummies! You have given us a treat for the eyes!
Very nice, snugs..Have a lovely weekend!
Gairdner could have become as well-known as his fellow students. But when he decided to become a missionary, he wrote to his sister, "I have found ambition dreadfully difficult to cope with. It seems so natural, especially with one's upbringing and education, to look forward to making a mark and a name, and so awfully hard to resign oneself to living and dying tucked away in some corner." We probably will not be called upon to make that kind of sacrifice. But are we willing to serve our Savior in radical obedience? To serve Him faithfully we must put aside our own interests, as Paul did: "God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ" (Galatians 6:14). We don't need to be famous. But we do need to be faithful wherever God calls us. -Vernon Grounds
Trusting, serving, every day; Just one glimpse of Him in glory Will the toils of life repay. -Hewitt The world rewards quick success; God rewards long-term faithfulness.
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Had I gone for the "famous" I would probably not be as happy as I am today.
I had the opportunity, but for some reason chose not to go that way. I have often wondered why.............but have never regretted my decisions and so believe I know the answer to the "why?"
Thank you, Sir for your devotional.
Amen Gabz!
I'm not what anyone would call a "religious" person if the definition includes being a regular church-goer.
There are times when I feel far closer to the Almighty when I am sitting out in my field or by the water and there are other times when I feel the need to be in a physical building.
I don't always comment, but I never fail to read your morning devotionals..........more times than not they give me reason to pause, think, reflect, and pray. For that, my FRiend, I thank you.
You are so Welcome Gabz. I feel this is part of my mission and so enjoy comments like that, it's what drives me..
There are so many people that comment, alot by FRmail, I am Humbled..
My Heart is smiling.. to you and for you.
Thank you for your smile. It means much to me.
I am now going to wish you a pleasant evening because I am going to keep a date with my pillow.
FYI
Mortgage Rates Fall on Low March Job Figures
(April 8, 2005) -- The national average commitment rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 5.93 percent, with an average 0.7 points, for the week ending April 7, 2005, Freddie Mac says. That is down from last week when it averaged 6.04 percent. Last year at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 5.79 percent.
The average for the 15-year FRM this week is 5.48 percent, with an average 0.7 points, down from last week when it averaged 5.58 percent. A year ago, the 15-year FRM averaged 5.12 percent.
Five-Year Treasury-indexed hybrid adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) averaged 5.33 percent this week, with an average 0.7 points, down from 5.43 last week. There is no annual historical information for last year since Freddie Mac only began tracking this mortgage rate at the start of this year.
One-year Treasury-indexed adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) averaged 4.23 percent this week, with an average 0.7 point, down from last week when it averaged 4.33 percent. At this time last year, the one-year ARM averaged 3.65 percent.
"Mortgage rates slipped this week on news that job creation in March came out much lower than had been expected," said Frank Nothaft, vice president and chief economist. "This would indicate there is less money being spent and therefore, less inflationary pressure on the economy."
"Although mortgage rates will rise this year, we expect the 2005 annual average will be below levels recorded just three years ago."
Source: Freddie Mac (04/08/05)
No matter -- the 'climate' in The Finest Family Room is always just right!
Sigh, "The Masters", a sure sign of spring in the south!!
Beautiful graphic, have a nice day :-) (Watching the Wedding of Charles and Camilla) Lovely day here, more yard work today.
Good Saturday morning, m' Lady.
That looks so much like my lake.
The day has dawned here sunny and beautiful so just hang on, sunniness is comin' your way.
And , as it turned out, it didn't rain on us as we traveled to Atlanta Thursday. My husband is a very good driver anyway, rain or shine. (I can no longer drive. :-( Ah well...)
Thanks so much for the little puppy pic you sent my way. He is so cute...I think I'm in love!
Gotta get back to yard & flower pots. At the rate I'm going I might get done with the spring plantings and tendings by next winter. It's a good thing I like it so much!
Take care Sheena/Storm and enjoy this lovely day God has sent us. Hugs to you...
Hey, today is Astronaut Day over at AMYS' PLACE
I hope you all have a great day The birds are singing & the sun in shining brightly here. My next two days are jam packed with prior commitments. I need to be in church in 11 minutes so I better scoot (it is only 3 miles away fortunately & I am dressed/ready to go
Billie, I am making good progress on computer. I wont be around much in next two days for IM but will no doubt email you early in week when I am "operational" with MS word once again.
A happy Saturday morning to FReepers every where.
"We Are Clones" - Exhibit 'A':
"Gotta get back to yard & flower pots. At the rate I'm going I might get done with the spring plantings and tendings by next winter. It's a good thing I like it so much!"
You and I now race at snail's pace, determination and enthusiasm not in the least diminished!
We shall overcome!!
Just don't watch us and expect gracefulness as we stumble and lurch around, and crawl on hands and knees looking for something to steady us so we can get up off the ground! -- no matter I live on a corner with a fair amount of traffic going past.
There still is within this wavering body the 18-year old Woman Marine who at Parris island could have marched to the DI's cadence call until Doomsday without ever tiring or losing his rhythm; proudly carried the American Flag out front of 8 full companies, leading the Dedication Parade Ceremony for the Iwo Jima Monument that is the goal of every Marine recruit, dividing them from scum and, finally, the title "Marine."
I still march to God's call, and glory in all His Creations He sent me to appreciate...
The little old lady they see fumbling has been from the Florida Keys to above the Arctic Circle in Alaska, after driving the Alaska Highway through Canada; up and down the Eastern seaboard above Niagara Falls; lived in eight scattered states, several often...
Actually, my favorite Nursery opens officially today, and in a while I'm heading there to scout for certain plants I want! I'm anxious to see again their Official Greeter - a friendly Golden Retriever who is their best employee..:))
Will be thinking of you, fellow grubber, and smiling braodly..:))
Why? Kings of the East rode donkeys when on errands of peace. The horse was used as a charger in war. The multitudes thought in terms of earthly prosperity and freedom from Rome. So they cried, "Hosanna in the highest!" (Mark 11:10). Yet a few days later, the shouts of the crowd became: "Crucify Him!" (15:13). Some who declare themselves admirers of Jesus do not recognize Him as the Savior of sinners. But our deepest need cannot be met until our sin problem is overcome. For this reason Christ rode into Jerusalem on a donkey with His face set toward the cross, knowing full well the shameful and painful death He would suffer there. Now, having paid the price for human sin, He is highly exalted at God's right hand and will come again as King of kings and Lord of lords. His cross had to precede His crown. If we want to be part of His heavenly kingdom, we must trust Him as our Savior now. -Herb Vander Lugt
And bright palms of victory bear, Christ the Savior you must claim; Find redemption in His name. -Anon. There would be no crown-wearers in heaven had Christ not been the cross-bearer on earth.
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In the late 19th century, a former student of Oxford University became the Lord Chancellor of England. One of his classmates became Britain's Foreign Secretary. A third gained an international reputation as an author. A fourth, Temple Gairdner, was perhaps the most gifted of his classmates but did not achieve fame and influence. Why? He accepted Jesus as his Savior and lived as a missionary in obscure and dangerous places.