[Randy Larsen]

In!

[HoosierHawk]

Evening, Folks.

[The Mayor]

January 26, 2008

Jesus’ Difficult Words

READ: John 6:44-58

From that time many of His disciples went back and walked with Him no more. —John 6:66

Recently, a company advertised a “huggable, washable, and talking” Jesus doll that recites “actual Scripture verses to introduce children of all ages to the wisdom of the Bible.” Its sayings include, “I have an exciting plan for your life,” and “Your life matters so much to Me.” Who wouldn’t want to follow a Jesus like this?

Jesus does offer a wonderful plan for our lives. But He doesn’t serve as a cosmic genie or cuddly doll to meet our every whim. John 6 gives us a picture of a Jesus who is not so cuddly—in fact, He’s often offensive. Instead of fulfilling the selfish desires of His followers, He disturbed their expectations. He offered Himself as spiritual bread from heaven and said, “Whoever eats My flesh and drinks My blood has eternal life” (v.54).

This message was offensive and difficult. The image of eating flesh and drinking blood did not give His hearers “warm fuzzies.” Many stopped following Him (v.66). He wasn’t the conquering Messiah-King they had expected.

Sometimes we want a Jesus who meets our selfish needs. But the wonderful life He offers is found only in radical obedience to His commands. Let’s ask Jesus to show us what His words mean, and for the courage to act on His truth.

“We love You, Lord Jesus,” we often may say,
But are we as ready His will to obey?
Let’s heed what God’s Spirit would have us to do,
For that’s how we show Him a love that is true.  —DJD

The way of Jesus is not always easy.

Bible in One Year:  Matthew 18–22; Proverbs 10:1-11

[StarCMC]

Top 10?

[TMSuchman]

I’m in

[AZamericonnie]

Supporting our Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, and Coast Guardsmen
at more than 1,000 places across the U. S. and around the world.

~Tribute to Our Troops~

[HopeandGlory]

Good morning Troops, Veterans and Canteeners.

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Our Flag Flying Proudly One Nation Under God

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Lord, Please Bless Our Troops, They're fighting for our Freedom.

I pledge allegiance to the Flag
of the United States of America,
and to the Republic, for which it stands;
one nation UNDER GOD,
indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all.

Prayers going up.

[laurenmarlowe]

United States Marine Corps Band~National Anthem

[laurenmarlowe]

CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait (Jan. 21, 2008) – Marines from Combat Logistics Battalion 11, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Camp Pendleton, Calif., prepare to shoot an M240G Medium Machine Gun during a weapons firing exercise at the Udairi Range Complex here. CLB-11 is the MEU’s combat logistics element and comprised of a headquarters element and personnel from supply, military police, transportation support, engineers, maintenance and health services detachments. Their purpose is to support all the elements of the 11th MEU in accomplishing their missions and to serve as the lead force ashore during humanitarian assistance, evacuation control center, and mass casualty response team missions. The 11th MEU is conducting sustainment training in Kuwait as part of their scheduled six-month deployment through the Western Pacific Ocean and Arabian Gulf region. Photo by: Gunnery Sgt. David P. Stockhausen

CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, Japan — Cpl. Jason Weddel rappels out the back of a CH-46 Sea Knight during Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262’s helicopter insertion/extraction qualification exercise Jan. 18 on Camp Hansen. Marines attending the Special Operations Training Group’s Helicopter Rope Suspension Training used the helicopters to qualify for fast roping and rappelling insertion. Weddel is a field radio operator with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion. Photo by: Lance Cpl. David Rogers

Cpl. Matthew A. Thaxton, a civil affairs team member with Civil Affairs Team 5, stands guard while his team leader checks on a road that is being repaired in the city of Rawah. The road repair is one of two projects the Marine Corps is funding to help the local government repair the damaged infrastructure. Photo by: Lance Cpl. Paul Torres

[MeekMom]

Evening Connie!

[laurenmarlowe]

Howdy Connie! *HUGS*

Thank you for tonight’s Music Dedication Thread. WOO HOO!

Just walked in the door from work, gonna go get comfy and be back in a bit!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Click on the pic and I'll guide you
to the start of today's thread




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[mylife]

Evening Connie :0)

[MrEdd]

Evenin' all.

Can I put in a request for Soul Asylum - Runaway Train?

[mylife]

[swmobuffalo]

Evening, just back from wedding rehearsal and watching Garth Brooks on the tube!

[mylife]

The music of poets once carried caravans across the great deserts.

Sung in a simple metre of the animal's footsteps, it transfixed weary travellers on their sole objective... journey's end.

The poetry is called 'rajaz'.
It is the rhythm of the camel.

Three Wishes

[PROCON]

I need a bigger medals case, so I am fashionably late!!

Hiya Connie, thanks for tonight's post!!!

Oh, yeah...(((HUGS)))

[Kathy in Alaska]

Honoring Our Heroes

AbnSarge USA
Allegra
3 sons (armymarinemom and amdad)
Brett USN (CindyDawg)
Brother and Son-in-Law (kalee)
Cannoneer No. 4
Chris USA (amom)
Clarinet_King USAF (NerdDad/CDBear)
Col Mike (gpapa)
CMS USA
David USAF (LUV W)
Defender2
Deven USA (Shimmer)
Ethan USMC (georgiabelle)
Fred (DocRock)
Future Snake Eater USA (RightOnline)
Jade Falcon USN
JemiansTerror USA (Jemian)
Jet Jaguar USAF
Joel (NEMDF)
Jonathan USMC (AZbushgal)
Josh USN (doug from upland)
Karen USA (fatima's granddaughter)
KB4W USAF (arbee4bush)
Kenneth (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
Kevin USMC (skimask)
Kevin and David USA (vigilante2)
Laurita USA
LCpl Carter USMC
Lindsay (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
Lt David (Coldwater Creek)
Capt Jason Clendenin (friend of Frou)
M1911A1 USMC (M0sby)
M1Tanker
MEG33's Navy Grandson
Mike1Sg USA (mystery-ak)
Milo828 USA (mystery-ak)
Nate USN (sneakers)
Old Sarge USA
OneLoyalAmerican USCG
PFC Dan USA (son of swmobuffalo)
Robert, Jeremy, Daynnis USA (SoldierDad)
Sat-Com Chris USA (son of KC Burke)
Sgt Dusty USA (MountainDad)
Sgt Sean Reed (preed)
Son USCG (GodBlessUSA)
SPC Mike USA (AbnSarge)
SSGT John Linde USA (JFoxbear)
Terrence USN (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
The Sailor
tongue-tied USN/USA
Tonkin USN/USCG
txradioguy USA
Valerie USAF (Shimmer)
Victor and Tony D USMC (weldgophardline)
William USA (jackv)

 

[SevenofNine]

Hell NO CONNIE now this Blues

ask Tomkow LOL!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ou-6A3MKow&feature=related