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Posted on 04/01/2014 6:00:26 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska
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Read: Psalm 23
One of the ironic consequences of the sweeping growth of social media is that we often find ourselves more personally isolated. One online article warns: “Those who oppose leading one’s life primarily or exclusively online claim that virtual friends are not adequate substitutes for real-world friends, and . . . individuals who substitute virtual friends for physical friends become even lonelier and more depressive than before.”
Technology aside, all of us battle with seasons of loneliness, wondering if anyone knows, understands, or cares about the burdens we carry or the struggles we face. But followers of Christ have an assurance that brings comfort to our weary hearts. The comforting presence of the Savior is promised in words that are undeniable, for the psalmist David wrote, “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me” (Ps. 23:4).
Whether isolated by our own choices, by the cultural trends that surround us, or by the painful losses of life, all who know Christ can rest in the presence of the Shepherd of our hearts. What a friend we have in Jesus!
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Seems that I'm an Aquamarine ~ You Are Brave!
How's things In AK?
Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.
How’s the mud?
Thank you.
Mud is still mud :)
Better than snow for April!!
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Bridge under construction by the 208th ECB at St. Lo, France, 1944.
G’Day, Brave!! ((HUGS))
Lots of melting going on here. We hit 40 today, but the nights are still in the teens. Lots of ice puddles in the morning.
| Garnet Says You Are Powerful |
 You are fiery about the things that are important to you. You don't back down, and you don't mind putting your heart on the line. The garnet is known to offer guidance and support when times are tough. You are the rock for your friends. You are particularly adept at figuring out business and financial problems. You have a head for money. You go well with sapphire. When you and a sapphire put your heads together, you are unstoppable. You clash with pearls. You don't really get a pearl's odd ways... and you're not sure you want to! |
You have a courageous heart and a heart for adventure. You like to put yourself out there in the world.
You have a fighter’s spirit, but you can also find peace of mind in almost any situation. You only go to battle when forced to.
Aquamarine is said to have purifying and cleansing powers. You are good at keeping negative influences out of your life.
You are often in a tranquil and meditative state. You see everything around you clearly, and you calmly accept reality.
You go well with topaz. You two just seem to get each other. Your connection is instant and eternal.
You clash with sapphire. At first, you may feel a deep attraction to sapphires, but that’s usually replaced with deep repulsion.
I got no issue with sapphires.
Topaz City..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiuHWOW1KhE
Uh oh.
Junebug here.
Opal.
Good Evening, Everybody!
((((HUGS))))
| Sapphire Says You Are Wise |
 And you don't believe in one truth either. The truth is always changing, and that's part of the journey for you. Sapphires are thought to bring clarity. You are good at clearing the chatter out of your head and focusing on what's important. You are honest and loyal to your friends. If someone or something is harming your friend, you let your friend know. You go best with topaz. You are both blunt and fiery, but you feel strongly about each other. You can set the world on fire together. You clash with turquoise. You feel like turquoise is too fluttery, and sag thinks you're too serious. You just don't mesh. |
Hi Kathy. Opal signing in. I don’t think it’s accurate; it says I don’t have a mean bone in my body. I wish.
Are the days getting long already?
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