Posted on 12/19/2005 6:01:00 PM PST by GummyIII
Thank you all!!
Thank you!
Thank you for the sacrifices made by you and your families
as you continue to protect and defend this great nation
and the cause of FReedom around the world.
God bless you!
I don't think it's working, Sis! :o)
Thank you, Ms. Feather!
Oh LUV, that is so awesome that David is taking his Certification ride! I am sure he will do just perfect!
Thank you for honoring all our Military LUV, your table is just beautiful.
*HUGS*
Hi, JJ!! Good to see you!! Hugs and blessings!
Thank you Mr. Silverback for our Good Stuff!
Thank you Lt. Colonel Addison E. Baker for your service to our Country.
He is sure ready to have it over. He wants to go on to bigger and better things. Like flying turbo's.
It is my pleasure to honor these heroes. I had a chance to thank a Military Mom today and also the wife of a Marine. I told them both that my prayers were with their loved ones. I nearly cried in front of everyone each time! *sigh*
Howdy Gummy! ((Hugs))
| December 20, 2005
A Tale Of Two Slaves
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Spartacus is not just a film legend but a historical figure. Historians say that he was likely a Roman soldier who deserted, was recaptured, and then sold into slavery as a gladiator.
While at the gladiatorial school at Capua, Spartacus led a rebellion. This act of defiance attracted massive numbers of slaves, growing to an estimated 70,000. Initially, Spartacus' slave army enjoyed spectacular victories. But they were eventually defeated, and the captured rebels were crucified along the road to Rome.
What a contrast to Spartacus is the apostle Paul. Saul of Tarsus (as Paul was also known) was born a free man and yet was destined to become a slave. Acts 9 records the fateful day when Saul came face to face with the Savior he sought to oppose. From that time on, he served Jesus wholeheartedly.
Spartacus was forced to serve a Roman taskmaster. But Paul, in response to God's grace, voluntarily became a slave to Jesus Christ.
In the believer's heart rages a spiritual war between sin and righteousness. We can obey the slave-master of sin, or we can say yes to the God of grace who has made us free (Romans 6:16; John 8:34). Our greatest liberty lies in serving the One who created and redeemed us. —Dennis Fisher
True freedom is found in serving Christ.
Good evening Ms. Feather! ((Hugz))
Hello Connie dear! *HUGS*
Thank you for A Soldier's Christmas, very beautiful and moving.
Not bad; of course tomkow may say I'm bad for some of the Winter Climes Cartoons I posted to him.
Lessee! Yep! That'll just about do it!!(gulp!) I'll give you 10 minutes to...er...change....my mind...NO!! I mean...change your clothes!!
Pistov
Classic Calvin!
Merry CHRISTmas to you too, Diva!!!!
Hi Taz
Thanks! :)
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