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Posted on 07/07/2020 6:00:18 PM PDT by luvie
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Bible in a Year:
Paul did not think it wise to take him, because he had deserted them.
On November 27, 1939, three treasure hunters accompanied by film crews dug through the asphalt outside of the Hollywood Bowl amphitheater in Southern California. They were looking for the Cahuenga Pass treasure, consisting of gold, diamonds, and pearls rumored to have been buried there seventy-five years earlier.
They never found it. After twenty-four days of digging, they struck a boulder and stopped. All they accomplished was a nine-foot-wide, forty-two-foot-deep hole in the ground. They walked away dejected.
To err is human—we all fail sometimes. Scripture tells us that young Mark walked away from Paul and Barnabas on a missionary trip “and had not continued with them in the work.” Because of this, “Paul did not think it wise to take him” on his next trip (Acts 15:38), which resulted in a strong disagreement with Barnabas. But in spite of his initial failings, Mark shows up years later in surprising ways. When Paul was lonely and in prison toward the end of his life, he asked for Mark and called him “helpful to me in my ministry” (2 Timothy 4:11). God even inspired Mark to write the gospel that bears his name.
Mark’s life shows us that God won’t leave us to face our errors and failures alone. We have a Friend who’s greater than every mistake. As we follow our Savior, He’ll provide the help and strength we need.
What mistakes or failures have you faced recently? In what ways have you discovered God’s strength as you shared them with Him in prayer?
Jesus, thank You for being there whenever I want to talk to You. I praise You for the comfort and hope only You can give!
Wow, 13 seconds
The City That Best Fits You Is Toad Suck, Arkansas.
No big city for me thank you. Back woods is much better.
Over 90 degrees today. I used to be able to handle 130 but not now.
Hi!
75% Miami
70% Seattle
65% Las Vegas
60% Austin
All liberal crapholes, I think the author of this thread should get zotted! 😁😁😁
Hi Luv.
Sez here this week that I need to break out my “Book ‘em Danno” and the second best TV show theme song ever.
The City That Best Fits You Is Honolulu
70% Honolulu
65% Austin
60% Atlanta
60% Miami
55% San Diego
Do you want a lot of ethnic diversity where you live?
Absolutely
It's not the most important factor
And:
When it comes to safety...
Living in a low crime area is one of your priorities
You don't mind living in a (otherwise cool) high crime city
Of course, most FReepers associate "ethnic diversity" with urban crime, so the questions are contradictory unless someone does not mind urban crime. It did pick Honolulu for me, though I bailed out of there after 4 years for the far more rural west side of the Big Island.
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The City That Best Fits You Is Austin
No thanks. NO city best fits me, especially a liberal one. I'm a Green Acres gal. LOL
LOL! I”ll let you do it next week.
They do seem to be biased....but then all big cities seem to be cesspools.
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It’s my adopted hometown.
Be sure to visit Berta’s Bowling Alley And Car Wash!
It WAS the best theme song! Our high school band plays it during the half time of every playoff game.
I’d love to visit Honolulu during the cool season..if there is one. LOL!
The City That Best Fits You Is Austin
80% Austin - uhhhhh, no, probably not.
70% Honolulu - no
70% Las Vegas - doubtful
65% Atlanta - not just no but
65% Denver - uhhhh, no
Honolulu also. I think Seattle would be a better fit.
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