[dutchess]

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, One Nation Under God, Indivisible, With Liberty and Justice for All.

[dutchess]

It's Thursday and John's 2cents day. Just got this message! He would LOVE to hear back from you!

We dems are feeling helpless!! HELP!!!!!!!

[Razz Barry]

Brilliant.

[SerpentDove]

A Message From Mayor Nagin

[Mama_Bear]

Good evening morning, sistah!

This looks like a great read and wonderful illustrations! I will be back tomorrow when I can take my time and enjoy JH2's pithy wit and your Fine layout.

Good job, dutchess. Good night!

[kayak]

John ~~~ I knew your comments on this would be superb and biting. As always, you didn't disappoint!

dutchess ~~~ great work on putting the thread together!

[GeronL]

passing through bump

[The Mayor]

September 8, 2005

A Helping Hand

Read:
Luke 5:17-26

To him who is afflicted, kindness should be shown by his friend. —Job 6:14

Bible In One Year: 2 Chronicles 26-29

A college student named Kelly shattered her arm in the first volleyball game of the season. This meant she couldn't work at her part-time job. Then her car stopped running. To top it all off, the young man she had been dating stopped calling. Kelly felt so low that she began spending hours alone in her room crying.

Laura, a Christian friend on the volleyball team, became concerned about Kelly and decided to help her. So she planned a party. She and some friends collected money, and a couple of guys got Kelly's car running again. They found a temporary job she could do, using just one hand. And they gave her tickets to see her basketball hero when his team came to town. Before long, Kelly was herself again. When she asked why they did all this for her, Laura was able to tell her about the love of Jesus.

Kelly's story reminds me of the paralyzed man who was healed by Jesus. The afflicted man's friends cared enough about him to bring him to the Savior (Luke 5:17-26).

Do you have a friend in need? Think of some ways you can help. Show the love of Christ and then share the gospel. You never know what might happen when you lend a helping hand. —Dave Egner

Reach out in Jesus' name
With hands of love and care
To those who are in need
And caught in life's despair. —Sper

Real love puts actions to good intentions.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
The Compassion Of Jesus
What Is Real Love?

[texianyankee]

That's a masterpiece and a homerun. Thanks for sharing.

[DollyCali]

Pure excellence~!

John, this has to be your best essay ever. EVER.(well, at least the ones I read). your wit had me roaring.

Dutchess.. this has been the best graphic selection overall from you - I suspect a few are from existing toons but I do see Billie's signature on one..(neat BillieBlue) and maybe your own creativity.

I know you did this all after work. GREAT JOB.

Pookie, there is at least one you can use - maybe more.

Another overwhelming day here. Will try to stop back later.

[OESY]

Hand of God
by Patrick Di Fruscia

[luvie]

Finally had time to sit down and read John's harangue! It was brilliant, as usual! He just nails it every time!

[tuliptree76]

Thank you for the essay.