Posted on 05/01/2014 5:00:43 PM PDT by fatima
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I Found a Million Dollar Baby (in a Five and Ten Cent Store)
cute song!
Read: Ezra 9:5-9
The lone tree in the field across from my office remained a mystery. Acres of trees had been cut down so the farmer could grow corn. But one tree remained standing, its branches reaching up and spreading out. The mystery was solved when I learned the tree was spared for a purpose. Farmers long ago traditionally left one tree standing so that they and their animals would have a cool place to rest when the hot summer sun was beating down.
At times we find that we alone have survived something, and we dont know why. Soldiers coming home from combat and patients whove survived a life-threatening illness struggle to know why they survived when others did not.
The Old Testament speaks of a remnant of Israelites whom God spared when the nation was sent into exile. The remnant preserved Gods law and later rebuilt the temple (Ezra 9:9). The apostle Paul referred to himself as part of the remnant of God (Rom. 11:1,5). He was spared to become Gods messenger to Gentiles (v.13).
If we stand where others have fallen, its to raise our hands to heaven in praise and to spread our arms as shade for the weary. The Lord enables us to be a tree of rest for others.
Hi dfwgator ((((Hugs))))
Id gladly lose me to find you...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGstHIv2dvw
I agree. It always reminded me of a beautiful young lady who married another guy.
Used by Peter Schickele, aka PDQ Bach, in the opening of his opera "The Abduction of Figaro".
I said, “I’d like to see you if you don’t mind”
He said, “I’d love to, Dad, if I can find the time...
Harry Chapin, Cat’s In The Cradle.
Anything with dime store in it is good by me!
Hi Fatima
Gin Blossoms “Found Out About You”
Sorry Fatima, just started to read the thread and saw you posted it right at the top... doh!
Whoa dinner Arrowhead1952 (((((Hugs)))))
Awww...that brings back very nice memories.
Retired and I think I’m starting to like it.I am the go to person in the family.Only one home durning the day.Three Communions on Saturday,one BIG party all grandkids.:)
maria (ma-rye-a)
a stretch, but a great song
“not even God can find me”
Thank you! I didn’t realize Fats Domino was still around. I see that he is 86 now.
DIARY (by Bread)
“I found your diary underneath a tree, and you started writing about me.”
fatima,
If our Lord ever lets us “visit” back for any reason, I hope He lets me come back as a sea bird!
:-)
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