To: ST.LOUIE1; dutchess; Aquamarine; Billie; DollyCali; The Mayor; deadhead; Diver Dave; GailA; ...
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2 posted on
09/30/2005 12:04:50 AM PDT by
Mama_Bear
(If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it.)
To: Mama_Bear
Happy Friday, sweetbear! : )
Cute graphic. : )
3 posted on
09/30/2005 12:50:36 AM PDT by
ST.LOUIE1
To: Mama_Bear
And your 'Pledge' graphic is wonderful. : )
4 posted on
09/30/2005 12:52:14 AM PDT by
ST.LOUIE1
To: ST.LOUIE1; Aquamarine; Billie; dutchess; Mama_Bear; dansangel; deadhead; Diver Dave; GailA; ...
September 30, 2005
A Great Mystery
We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord. 2 Corinthians 5:8
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Many people love mysteries. It's exciting to put ourselves in the shoes of a detective and try to figure out "whodunit" as we turn the pages of a mystery novel. But there's a cliffhanger that we'll never resolveuntil we experience it ourselves.
Those of us who have watched in sadness as someone close to us has died may wonder about their new existence. Our hearts ache to know what they are doing or where they are. If they had trusted Jesus Christ as Savior, we know they are in heaven. But, for now, a veil separates us from our loved ones and we cannot see behind it.
We do have a few clues about this mystery, though. We know that our departed loved ones are enjoying God's presence (2 Corinthians 5:8). We also know that they are recognizable and conscious of their surroundingsjust like the rich man and the beggar Jesus spoke of in Luke 16:22-23. And we know that they haven't yet received the perfect body that will be theirs when Christ returns (1 Thessalonians 4:13-17).
Beyond that, we are left with this truth: God, in His matchless love and power, is planning a glorious reunion. Then, our eternal rejoicing will begin. The last page of this great mystery has a happy ending. Dave Branon
The Lord has promised to prepare
A place in heaven above
A home where we will always be
With Him and those we love. Sper
God's people never say goodbye for the last time.
FOR FURTHER STUDY
How Can I Live With My Loss?
8 posted on
09/30/2005 5:09:18 AM PDT by
The Mayor
( Pray as if everything depends on God; work as if everything depends on you.)
To: Mama_Bear
Hello, auntie! What a funny graphic! Are you ready to party this weekend? lol
27 posted on
09/30/2005 8:23:49 AM PDT by
scubachick
((aka Mama_Bear's niece bear))
To: Mama_Bear; Billie
Wow! What a welcoming graphic!! This one's for you, Lori:
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To: Mama_Bear; JustAmy; warsaw44; Army Air Corps; Darksheare; OESY; The Mayor; All
Hi everybody.
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Hope you're having a lovely evening.
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To: All; Mama_Bear; Billie; The Mayor; LadyX; LUV W; GodBlessUSA; Temple Owl; Kitty Mittens; ...
Hope everyone is having a nice weekend. Love this time of the year: cool weather, baseball, football.......
Happy that the Yankees won today...ducking in case there are Boston fans here ;-)
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168 posted on
10/01/2005 3:54:14 PM PDT by
deadhead
(God Bless Our Troops and Veterans)
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