How wonderful! What a fantastic accomplishment!
Congratulations!

81 posted on 05/20/2006 7:53:04 AM PDT by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)

Thank you Meg and....

82 posted on 05/20/2006 7:57:10 AM PDT by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)

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

May 20, 2006

Dynamited Into Change

READ: Acts 9:1-9

He has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into the kingdom of the Son of His love. —Colossians 1:13

When a newspaper editor learned that a man named Alfred Nobel had died, he assumed that the deceased must be the same man who had invented dynamite. So he published an obituary calling Nobel the merchant of death.

When Nobel read the account of his own death, he reacted like a blind man suddenly gaining sight. From that day on, Nobel devoted himself to philanthropic causes—especially peace.

Saul of Tarsus experienced a transformation far more dramatic than Nobel’s. While on the road to Damascus to take captive those who followed Jesus, Saul met the Lord Himself. Temporarily blinded by his encounter, Saul devoted the rest of his life to serving the One he had formerly persecuted. The enemy of Jesus became His dedicated apostle (Acts 9:15-16).

Our own experience will not likely be so earthshaking. Yet we must ask ourselves if we have had an encounter with the Savior—one that has changed the direction of our lives.

If that is not your experience, turn to John 3 and read what Jesus said about being born again. Then, with a simple prayer of repentance, you may open your heart to Him. An honest commitment to the Lord will put you into a new relationship with Him—one that will last for eternity. —Vernon C Grounds

He touched me, oh, He touched me,
And oh, the joy that floods my soul!
Something happened and now I know
He touched me and made me whole. —Gaither
© 1963 by William J. Gaither

Salvation is more than breaking bad habits, it’s creating good character.

Bible in One Year: 1 Chronicles 10-12; John 6:45-71

83 posted on 05/20/2006 7:58:13 AM PDT by The Mayor ( We are moving in on Albany! http://www.newyorkcoalition.org)

To: PreviouslyA-Lurker

Hi PAL :)
Too Cute! How are you? I'm in for a busy work day at home. It will be nice when chores are complete. Have a wonderful weekend!

84 posted on 05/20/2006 7:58:29 AM PDT by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)

Good Morning The Mayor :)

85 posted on 05/20/2006 7:59:42 AM PDT by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)

To: Kitty Mittens

Hi Kitty Mittens
Wonderful picture. Kitty is dressed so lovely. Excellent, how you created the heading wearing red to support the troops. :) Have a wonderful weekend!

86 posted on 05/20/2006 8:02:03 AM PDT by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)

Hi JustAmy
You look great in your red. I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

87 posted on 05/20/2006 8:07:29 AM PDT by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)

88 posted on 05/20/2006 8:08:26 AM PDT by The Mayor ( We are moving in on Albany! http://www.newyorkcoalition.org)

89 posted on 05/20/2006 8:09:46 AM PDT by The Mayor ( We are moving in on Albany! http://www.newyorkcoalition.org)

Are you having nice weather? It was nice yesterday down here but chilly. We started outside BBQ and ended up inside with a fire. :)

I'm enjoying reading about NY politics on the sites given to me. Thank you so much!

90 posted on 05/20/2006 8:12:10 AM PDT by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)

The weather isn't bad, it's a little chilly and cloudy.
It's spring after all. Probably about the same as you.

Yes the sites I gave you are good. There is a wide variety of people that post there. I can post stuff there too. I know most of the people that post.

91 posted on 05/20/2006 8:18:55 AM PDT by The Mayor ( We are moving in on Albany! http://www.newyorkcoalition.org)

Happy Birthday, Dear Meg!

92 posted on 05/20/2006 8:33:54 AM PDT by La Enchiladita (God Bless Our Troops...including U.S. Border Patrol, America's First Line of Defense)

Happy Birthday, Meg.
Have a wonderful day!

93 posted on 05/20/2006 8:47:44 AM PDT by JustAmy (I wear red every Friday, but I support our Military everyday!!)

To: GodBlessUSA; Finest FRiends

Thank you, GeeBee. It is going to be a busy weekend. It is a little cooler today which is a welcome relief after the hi temp of 101 on Thursday. Whewww.

Today is Armed Forces Day!
God Bless and Protect our military.

94 posted on 05/20/2006 8:55:34 AM PDT by JustAmy (I wear red every Friday, but I support our Military everyday!!)

To: GodBlessUSA; The Mayor; La Enchiladita; JustAmy

Good Morning!
Thank you for your wonderful best wishes!!

95 posted on 05/20/2006 9:34:12 AM PDT by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)

Thank you for you're tag line in # 74!
& I saw the re-run re: "Moth Man" that you posted about...
Did you know anybody who died via that '67 bridge collapse?
Sad about that...

96 posted on 05/20/2006 9:34:58 AM PDT by Majie Purple

Dear Meg! And a nice;memorable;Happy Birthday!

97 posted on 05/20/2006 9:51:00 AM PDT by Majie Purple

Thank ya GeeBee for letting us know about
Meg's Birthday! :)

98 posted on 05/20/2006 9:52:42 AM PDT by Majie Purple

To: Purple Mountains Maj

Thank you,Majie!

99 posted on 05/20/2006 10:14:00 AM PDT by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)

Pretty reply...
Thank you for that :)
HUGS...BIRTHDAY ones
& THANK YOU ones!

100 posted on 05/20/2006 10:25:39 AM PDT by Majie Purple

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