[beachn4fun]

Off tomorrow, so I'll hang around for a little while. Have an early morning appointment and I won't be around tomorrow morning.

[Publius]

Sergei Rachmaninov plays “The Star Spangled Banner”

[beachn4fun]

PING~A~LING

[The Mayor]

Freep mail me to be on or off the Daily Bread ping list

Don’t Forget
July 19, 2013

I don’t agree with those who rail against material things and say that owning stuff is inherently evil. And I have to admit that I’m a consumer—often tempted to pad my pile of treasures with items I think I need.

But I do recognize that one of the dangers of owning a lot of stuff is that it can lead to spiritual loss. The more we have and the more we feel as if we have all we need, the more prone we are to forget our need for God and even our desire for Him. Yet, ironically, everything we have comes ultimately from God, who “gives us richly all things to enjoy” (1 Tim. 6:17).

Sadly, our enjoyment of God’s provisions might just mean that we end up loving the gift and forgetting the Giver. This is why, when God was getting ready to give His people a life full of bounty in the Promised Land of good and plenty, He warned, “Beware that you do not forget the Lord your God” (Deut. 8:11).

If God has allowed you to enjoy material abundance, remind yourself where it came from. In fact, all of us, whether rich in this world’s goods or not, have much to be thankful for. Let’s heed the warning not to forget the Lord and praise Him for His abundant goodness.

I’d rather have Jesus than silver or gold,
I’d rather be His than have riches untold;
I’d rather have Jesus than anything
This world affords today.
—Rhea F. Miller. © Renewal 1950. Chancel Music.

Love the Giver more than the gifts!

Read: Deuteronomy 8:7-18

Beware that you do not forget the Lord your God. —Deuteronomy 8:11

Bible in a Year:
Psalms 23-25; Acts 21:18-40

[ConorMacNessa]

REQUEST PERMISSION TO COME ABOARD

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CHARLESTOWN, Mass. (Jan. 14, 2008) The first major snowfall of the New Year blankets the USS Constitution. Despite the weather "Old Ironsides," remained open for free public tours. At 210 years-old, USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world, manned by 67 active-duty United States Sailors and visited by nearly half a million visitors annually. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Eric Brown (Released)

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!!!





Boston, Oct. 21, 2009 - Boatswains Mate 2nd Class Philip Gagnon pipes as USS Constitution performs an underway demonstration in honor of the three-masted wooden frigate's 212th birthday. (U.S. Navy photo by Airman Mark Alexander/Released).
(Click for Bosun’s Whistle)



USS Constitution's 1812 Marine Guard fire vintage Springfield flintlock muskets during the ship's underway. "Old Ironsides" was underway for the "Constitution Day Cruise," which is conducted to thank the family and supporters of Constitution. U.S. Navy photo by Airman Nick Lyman (Released)

OUR TROOPS ROCK!!!!!!!

"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!"

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[Kathy in Alaska]

We have had internet slow issues all day, and as we’ve been trying to test the new system. We just got out of a meeting...go/no go is at 8am in the morning.

Keep your fingers crossed. There was not a single “go” in the whole room. Someone said it’s finally more stable and one of the higher ups said they had to take it down at least 2 times today. *sigh*

And the live date is August 2nd and we’ve had no training.

AND the worst issue....payroll, that would be my group, CANNOT print checks!

[left that other site]

I remember hot sunny days at Fenway Park watching the Red Sox.

Back-in-the-day, when Us Peasants could actually afford to go there.

[henkster]

My favorite sport? I sum it up with what I expect to find in heaven: a warm sandy beach. Across the road behind the beach is the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. You can’t miss it. It’s right between Indiana University’s Assembly Hall and Wrigley Field.

[luvie]

Oh, wow!!! The early bird is now a night owl
along with the rest of us! :)
Great thread, Beachy! (((hugs)))

[ConservativeStatement]

I enjoy womens’ beach volleyball. I don't know why. :-)

[Brad’s Gramma]

Oh my gosh. OH MY GOODNESS!!! Thank you all for the BEAUTIFUL flowers!!!!!!

They’re so pretty!

I love you all...

I told the kids I need to take a picture for you. Then I looked around and started laughing because at the moment, there’s NO CLEAN SPACE! LOL!

An active 3 year old and a crawling toddler and 3 adults with paperwork leaves much mess. :). A blessed mess. A loving mess.

The baby...he crawls to the pantry. Stands on tippy-toes, opens the pantry. Takes stuff out, puts them on floor, puts them back, closes the door. Rinse. Repeat. Funny....!!!

He takes his face, opens his mouth and SMOOSHES it against the window and moves it back & forth.

I think you need two pictures!! :)

Again, thank you all!! What a blessing you all are

Again, we all thank you.

BG

[PROCON]

Hiya Beachie!! Happy Furlough Day :-)

Hmm, my favorite sport...let's see, I'll have to say Competitive Couch Loafing, with wihich I hold many gold medals :-)

Seriously though, I've become disenfranchised with much of the pro sports arena; too many overpaid prima donnas and criminals, but I suppose if I had to pick I'd say Major league baseball, Seattle Mariners are my fav!

Not too hot out here, but I will do a lot of air-conditioned couch surfing this weekend!

I hope your weekend is fantabulous!

[PROCON]

TGIF Kathy, have a great weekend!