[Billie]

PING!!
Warning!
Graphic Attack
by Polar Bear!

[JustAmy]

CUTE thread, Billie. Thank you.

Hope your Wednesday and Thursday are Warm and Fuzzy!

[Mama_Bear]

Very cute thread Billie. This is a revisit? I only vaguely recall when this was posted. It' like new to me. I think we could rerun many of them and no one would know. ;-)

I am proud to be a member of this Finest zoo. Brownies for everyone!!!

[MEG33]

Billie, For Warm Fuzzy Wednesday
The Pledge, Ping and Presentation are adorable.

[The Mayor]

February 6, 2008

Peripheral Vision

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READ: Luke 9:51-62

Now it came to pass, when the time had come for [Jesus] to be received up, that He steadfastly set His face to go to Jerusalem.  —Luke 9:51

Peripheral vision enables us to be aware of our surroundings while remaining focused on our destination. What we see from “the corner of our eye” can be useful, unless it distracts us from our goal.

During the weeks leading to Easter, as we think about the cross, we may be struck by our Lord’s purposeful approach to the city where He knew crucifixion and resurrection awaited Him. “Now it came to pass, when the time had come for Him to be received up, that He steadfastly set His face to go to Jerusalem” (Luke 9:51). From that moment on, Jesus’ eyes were on the cross. Every obstacle to accomplishing His Father’s will became part of His peripheral vision.

When a man professed an interest in following Him, Jesus told him: “No one, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God” (v.62). The issue was probably not the man’s family (v.61) but his focus.  We can’t move ahead while looking at what we’ve left behind.

Neither cries of “Hosanna” nor shouts of hatred could deter Jesus from His goal “to give His life a ransom for many” and to pay the price to set us free (Matt. 20:28).

Where is our focus today? 

Some people follow Jesus Christ,
Then obstacles get in their way;
But if they’ll focus on the Lord,
They won’t be led astray.  —Sper

You don’t need to know where you’re going if you know the One who does.

Bible in One Year:  Exodus 28–30; Proverbs 13:13-25

[jaycee]

Billie, thank you, thank you! This is the cutest, most darling thread I have ever seen. Bet it took some work. Just wanted you to know I love it, love it! Wanted to be sure and mention your precious Pledge also!! You definitely made 100 on this one! My little girl loves to get out on 'special occasions'.

[MEG33]

*Good Morning To The Finest*

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[luvie]

arge and uzzy!

as seen in West Texas(near Wichita Falls)
..who knew! :D

[DollyCali]

WOW ! what a treat

Absolutely wonderful thread, pledge & ping. Love the colors in the background & borders & the colorful divider is great.

I missed this thread the first time through also I think Billie, I will have to go back to the original to check for sure

Well, I just about have my own zoo here (number wise) but not that much variety. Cleveland has a wonderful zoo. Here are a few pix from the last time I was there

Hello to everyone at the Finest

[La Enchiladita]

Oh, Billie, this thread is great, it’s what we need this morning. I just noticed your graphics at the top; how sweet of you to make them for us... awww......

Thank YOU.

[Diver Dave]

Evenin’ Billie.

Ducks, eh? Thanks for the re-run. Need something to make me smile after Super Tuesday.