1 posted on 09/22/2006 7:25:18 AM PDT by Billie

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

2 posted on 09/22/2006 7:26:02 AM PDT by Billie

To: Billie; dutchess; DollyCali; ST.LOUIE1; JustAmy; GodBlessUSA; Mrs.Nooseman; Colonel_Flagg; snugs; ..

SUPPORT THE TROOPS--

WEAR RED ON FRIDAY

3 posted on 09/22/2006 7:28:41 AM PDT by luvie (We didn’t lose almost 3000 people that day.We lost one wonderful person at a time, almost 3000 times)

Mornin' Billie. Thanks for opening up the weekend for us!

4 posted on 09/22/2006 7:34:11 AM PDT by luvie (We didn’t lose almost 3000 people that day.We lost one wonderful person at a time, almost 3000 times)

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

September 22, 2006

Mixing-Bowl Musings

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READ: Luke 18:18-27

The things which are impossible with men are possible with God. —Luke 18:27

Countless times I’ve heard myself say, “I’m going to bake a cake.” Then one day I realized that I’ve never baked a cake in my life—only my oven can do that. I simply mix the right ingredients and allow the oven to do its part. Through that division of labor, I have the joy of seeing others taste and enjoy delicious cake.

God used my mixing-bowl musings to clarify a dilemma I once had after starting a neighborhood Bible study. It was one thing to bring my neighbors together to study the Bible, but seeing them believe and follow Christ was another. I felt powerless. Suddenly I saw the obvious. Like baking cakes, making Christians was impossible for me, but not for God. I had blended the right ingredients—an open home, friendship, love. Now I had to trust the Holy Spirit, through His Word, to do His work. When I cooperated with that division of labor, I had the joy of seeing others taste of God’s goodness.

In Luke 18:18-27, Jesus so vividly described some hindrances to saving faith that His listeners began to wonder if anyone could be saved. Do you feel that way about someone? Be encouraged by the Lord’s strong reminder that there are some things that only God can do. Saving people is one of them. —Joanie Yoder

The Lord’s the only one who can
Transform a person’s heart;
But when we share God’s saving truth,
We play a crucial part. —Sper

We sow the seed, but God brings the harvest.

Bible in One Year: Bible in One Year; Ecclesiastes 10-12; Galatians 1

5 posted on 09/22/2006 7:34:14 AM PDT by The Mayor ( http://albanysinsanity.com/)

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

Miniature Gerbera Daisy

Happy TGIF To The Finest

*Wear Red On Friday To Support our Troops*

6 posted on 09/22/2006 7:37:50 AM PDT by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES.)

Consider that TGIF very stolen (by a lot of us, I am guessing!)

Thanks for opening the doors today Billie..

And here I am wearing my

Red - to support the troops..

plus

(MINUS SNOW)

and

Blue

7 posted on 09/22/2006 8:32:35 AM PDT by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)

8 posted on 09/22/2006 8:37:46 AM PDT by Anne of DC (RIP Flyer)

Mornin' Billie.

Red t-shirt is the Uniform of the Day.

As for TGIF, heard a great song on one of our Christian radio stations (KADV) this past week which included the following words...

TGIF

Thank GOD I'm Forgiven

Thank GOD I'm Free

9 posted on 09/22/2006 8:42:19 AM PDT by Diver Dave

Happy Friday LUV W! Aren't you looking nice all decked out in red today!!!

10 posted on 09/22/2006 8:43:17 AM PDT by jan in Colorado ("Show me what Mohamed brought that was new & you 'll find only evil and inhuman")

You look great in your red Dolly! :)

11 posted on 09/22/2006 11:04:00 AM PDT by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)

Wow, this is nice! Good Afternoon Billie :)

12 posted on 09/22/2006 11:11:36 AM PDT by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)

Beautiful Gerber Daisy. I had three plants this year. Only one plant lived through the season in my garden. :) Tricky daisy to grow.

13 posted on 09/22/2006 11:12:56 AM PDT by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)

To: Billie; MEG33; LUV W; The Mayor; Finest FRiends; FRiends; All

Even this butterfly is wearing red in support of Our Troops & Allies!

To those named specifically in the recipient box... Thank ya for the W R O F / S O T & A / T G I F pings!

14 posted on 09/22/2006 12:10:48 PM PDT by Majie Purple

Hi Everybody!

One of the everybody's here; saying Hi in return! ;oD

15 posted on 09/22/2006 12:21:24 PM PDT by Majie Purple

Amen! re: your post # 9.

16 posted on 09/22/2006 12:23:04 PM PDT by Majie Purple

Your # 6 is very pretty and the slight blur
adds to the pretty factor!

17 posted on 09/22/2006 12:27:42 PM PDT by Majie Purple

Hi GeeBee! lovely lil doll in your post.

18 posted on 09/22/2006 12:30:38 PM PDT by Majie Purple

To: Purple Mountains Maj

Hi Maj
The butterfly is so lovely. How are you today?

19 posted on 09/22/2006 1:11:15 PM PDT by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)

To: Billie; Aquamarine; Mama_Bear; The Mayor; dutchess; DollyCali; GodBlessUSA; deadhead; Diver Dave; ..

On this cool and windy day, I want to wish all the Finest a wonderful and safe weekend ... )

Autumn has officially arrived ... 'bout time.

20 posted on 09/22/2006 1:14:22 PM PDT by jwfiv

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