1 posted on 05/17/2006 7:26:14 AM PDT by Billie

To: ST.LOUIE1; dutchess; DollyCali; GodBlessUSA; JustAmy; Mama_Bear; The Mayor; Aquamarine; deadhead; ..

2 posted on 05/17/2006 7:30:00 AM PDT by Billie

Good morning! Happy Wednesday!

3 posted on 05/17/2006 7:32:47 AM PDT by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN - 3rd Bn. Fifth Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle!)

To: ST.LOUIE1; Billie; dutchess; DollyCali; GodBlessUSA; Mama_Bear; Aquamarine; JustAmy; deadhead; ...

May 17, 2006

A Rusty Mind

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READ: Hebrews 5:12-14

Solid food belongs to those . . . who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil. —Hebrews 5:14 Leonardo da Vinci’s contributions to art, science, and engineering establish him as one of the great geniuses in history. Whether it be designing a flying machine or painting the Mona Lisa, his mind was alive, observant, and creative. He is credited with making this comment about maintaining mental sharpness: “Iron rusts from disuse; stagnant water loses its purity; . . . even so does inaction sap the vigor of the mind.”

It is also possible to become stagnant in our Christian life. This is what happened to the recipients of the book of Hebrews. The inspired author saw the symptoms and knew the cure. “Solid food belongs to those who are of full age, that is, those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil” (Hebrews 5:14).

The word exercised is from the Greek gymnasium and relates to our idea of a disciplined workout. The Christian life is to be one of growing in knowledge so that we learn to choose the right path. And we do that by looking into the Word of God.

Take a fresh look at the Bible and ask God for new insights on how it affects your relationship with Him and with others. Work at staying spiritually fit. —Dennis Fisher

Search the Scripture’s precious store—
As a miner digs for ore,
Search, and you will surely find
Treasures to enrich your mind. —Anon.

Spiritual growth requires the solid food of God’s Word.

4 posted on 05/17/2006 7:35:57 AM PDT by The Mayor ( We are moving in on Albany! http://www.newyorkcoalition.org)

Thank you, Mayor...I needed that!

5 posted on 05/17/2006 8:01:49 AM PDT by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)

To: The Mayor; DollyCali; ST.LOUIE1; Aquamarine; dutchess; Mama_Bear; Billie; Allegra; lonestar; ...

Happy Warm Fuzzy Wednesday To The Finest

6 posted on 05/17/2006 8:11:15 AM PDT by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)

Good morning MEG! Happy Wednesday.

7 posted on 05/17/2006 8:15:56 AM PDT by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN - 3rd Bn. Fifth Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle!)

Good morning! I have a grandson in the Navy and my late husband was in the Navy 53 through 56. Go Navy!

8 posted on 05/17/2006 8:23:15 AM PDT by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)

9 posted on 05/17/2006 8:24:08 AM PDT by Darksheare ("Oh No! Zombies!" Actually, they aren't. They just haven't had their coffee yet.)

My father was a career officer in the Navy - there was never much doubt about which branch of the service I would join.

10 posted on 05/17/2006 8:29:03 AM PDT by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN - 3rd Bn. Fifth Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle!)

I am not getting domania to download..Yesterday morning tiny pic was down and that just wipes me out!! I have my framing in photoshop so I had frames to post but few pictures. I am going to download that sweet gif you made me into photoshop right now! Of course sometimes they both do maintenance at the same time and my cupboard is bare.

11 posted on 05/17/2006 8:33:05 AM PDT by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)

12 posted on 05/17/2006 8:33:51 AM PDT by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)

13 posted on 05/17/2006 8:42:56 AM PDT by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN - 3rd Bn. Fifth Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle!)

To: All; Billie; Purple Mountains Maj; dutchess; DollyCali; GodBlessUSA; MEG33; Aquamarine; JustAmy; ...

Happy 'Warm Fuzzy Wednesday', everyone!

Thank you, Maj, for this funny photo of two of my favorite things: cows and labs. It makes me smile.

14 posted on 05/17/2006 8:51:18 AM PDT by Mama_Bear (My heroes wear camouflage.)

Happy Warm Fuzzy Wednesday!

Thanks for another fun Wednesday Finest Thread, Billie.
Hope you have a wonderful day!

15 posted on 05/17/2006 8:52:01 AM PDT by JustAmy (I wear red every Friday, but I support our Military everyday!!)

To: ST.LOUIE1; Billie; dutchess; DollyCali; GodBlessUSA; Mama_Bear; Aquamarine; The Mayor; deadhead; ...

Happy Warm Fuzzy Wednesday to my Finest Friends.

16 posted on 05/17/2006 8:57:03 AM PDT by JustAmy (I wear red every Friday, but I support our Military everyday!!)

To: Warthogtjm; Billie

Good mornin', shipmate. Welcome aboard! Saw your posts on Monday's Military Monday thread.

US Navy '63 - '67.
SFP2 (DV)
USS PIEDMONT (AD-17)

17 posted on 05/17/2006 8:57:43 AM PDT by Diver Dave

Good morning, Diver - hope all is well with you.

18 posted on 05/17/2006 9:01:42 AM PDT by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN - 3rd Bn. Fifth Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle!)

To: Billie; LUV W; Darksheare; MEG33; ST.LOUIE1; dutchess; DollyCali; GodBlessUSA; JustAmy; ...

Good morning FRFinest!

19 posted on 05/17/2006 9:10:18 AM PDT by EsmeraldaA

To: Billie; ST.LOUIE1; dutchess; DollyCali; GodBlessUSA; JustAmy; Mama_Bear; The Mayor; Aquamarine; ...

Mornin' y'all. Here's lookin' atcha!

20 posted on 05/17/2006 9:13:02 AM PDT by Diver Dave

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