A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....11-14,15-07....Oklahoma ~ "The Sooner State" Turns 100!

Aquamarine; Billie

[Aquamarine]

Thanks to everyone who stopped by today and made this thread so special.

Good Night!

[MEG33]

I am so sad for your great loss..and know you will treasure that smile over Boomer Sooner..

Eloping to Oklahoma can turn out very well!

[MEG33]

This is so beautiful! Rose of Sharon comes in several colors..I am more accustomed to the pink or white one with maroon throat.

[MEG33]

:o)

[MEG33]

Warm Fuzzy (((HUGS)))

[MEG33]

I love her poems..Thank you, Amy.

[MEG33]

;o)

[MEG33]

I have not seen one closeup..just perched on telephone wires along the roadside that also gives me wildflower sightings..Lovely, Kitty!

[MEG33]

Thank you for the compliments and thank you for the Memorial pictures.

[MEG33]

Pagonia Ophioglossides~Oklahoma Wildflower~Orchid Family

Orchids to you for a wonderful collaboration!

[Aquamarine]

[OKSooner]

BTTT

[Aquamarine]

Good Morning MEG. Love the orchid, wish I could smell it. :)

[MEG33]

Fringed Puccoon~ Borage~April Oklahoma Wildflower
Puccoon is a Native American word.

The roots yield a blue or violet dye that was used by some Native American tribes.
The Cheyenne treated delirium with a tea made from the roots,
stems, and leaves. They would also grind the dried leaves, stems, and
roots to make a powder to treat paralysis. Fringed puccoon was
used by the Navajo to treat coughs and colds.

~Good Morning To The Finest~
I found this one and thought it was a wow..
It's cooled down here in Central Texas..and will stay in
the 60s for today.

[Aquamarine]

Another gorgeous wildflower post.

We had quite a bit of much needed rain here last night.
Our prayers were answered. Praise God.

[E.G.C.]

((HUGS))Good morning, MEG33. How’s it going/

[The Mayor]

November 15, 2007

Say No To Self-Help

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READ: Jeremiah 17:1-8

The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in Him, and I am helped. —Psalm 28:7

Early in my editorial career in religious publishing, I was responsible for a line of books referred to as “self-help.” The label troubled me because it seemed contrary to everything Christian.

The idea of self-help is popular because it supports the notion that we are in control. In the words of the poem “Invictus”: “I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul.”

But we’re not! Eventually something happens that reminds us how out-of-control life is, and no self-help book can help us make it right.

Thankfully, Christians are not in the business of self-help. Quite the opposite! To become a Christian requires that we admit our helplessness and acknowledge our total dependence on God. “Without Me, you can do nothing,” said Jesus (John 15:5).

The ancient Israelites were always getting in trouble for trusting human strength rather than God’s (Jer. 17:5). Yet even after their failures, the Lord said, “Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, and whose hope is the Lord” (v.7).

When especially difficult circumstances or strong temptations invade our lives and remind us of our powerlessness, we have an all-powerful God who works on behalf of those who trust Him. 

No strength of our own, nor goodness we claim;
Our trust is all thrown on Jesus’ name:
In this our strong tower for safety we hide;
The Lord is our power, “The Lord will provide.”  —Newton

Whatever does not begin with God will end in failure.

Bible in One Year:   Ezekiel 1-2; Hebrews 11:1-19

[MEG33]

I said a prayer that the drought stricken would get some rain! I am thankful for you!
Pogonia ophioglossoides is the proper spelling for the orchid..I noticed I goofed..It’s important if someone wants more information.

I have so much fun looking up these flowers..I’m glad you enjoy!

[I_be_tc]

later

[E.G.C.]

I want to take just a brief moment to invite everyone to this thread and take a good long look at the state which i was proud to have been born in

Oklahoma was incorporated into statehood on November 16, 1907. A lot has happened since then some good, some not so good. There's a lot of interesting stories to look at and lots of interesting stuff to read about.

Lawton is Oklahoma's third largest city. it came into existence as the result of a land lottery. The city is home to one of America's greatest military installations, Ft. Sill. The Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge is also within driving distance. There's lots of Buffalo out there.

So much to find out about this great state of Oklahoma. I invite everyone to take a look at this thread to find out more.