Posted on 05/29/2006 5:16:06 AM PDT by snippy_about_it
Gratuitously swiped from this thread.
LOL. Good morning or afternoon that is. It is Sunday so we're all allowed to sleep yet. I need that shirt!
heh heh heh
I thought you might like it.
August 14, 2006
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Then He appointed twelve, that they might be with Him. —Mark 3:14
My wife and I adore miniature roses. Recently, we planted several bushes, but one did not survive. We returned it to the nursery and asked for an exchange. It was midsummer and the mini roses section was limited.
I looked at one that had a picture showing its potential when in full bloom. But the rose plant itself looked rather plain. My wife offered some good advice. “Don’t look at the full blossoms. Look at how many healthy new rosebuds are starting to form.”
Following her advice, we selected, brought home, planted, and tended the plant with the most rosebuds. In only a week, it had blossomed beautifully!
When our Lord chose His apostles, He selected imperfect men (Mark 3:13-19). One had a history of shady business practices, others had violent tempers. Yet Jesus looked not at their imperfections but at their potential.
Jesus uses the same approach with us. He loves us so much that He chose us despite our imperfections (2 Thessalonians 2:13). Through the Holy Spirit’s work in our lives, He nurtures and transforms us into His glorious image (2 Corinthians 3:18). Next time you are with family, friends, and co-workers, don’t focus on imperfections. Instead, look for rosebud potential.
Bible in One Year: Bible in One Year: Psalms 89-90; Romans 14
Purple Mountain Majesties
Beautiful picture, thank you.
One of our poets from The Dragonflies' Lair is in China, he is posting pictures... a link to the pictures.
It's fun to see the pictures.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1664786/posts?page=805#805
Regards
alfa6 ;>}
Those are nice pictures. Thanks, bentfeather.
08/05/06 - U.S. Navy Sailors from the Navy Operational Support Center Indianapolis and Navy Recruiting Command unfurl an American flag during opening ceremonies for NASCAR's Kroger 200 at O'Reilly Raceway Park in Indianapolis, Ind., Aug. 5, 2006. The event is part of festivities in conjunction with Indianapolis Navy Week. Twenty-six such weeks are planned in cities throughout the U.S., arranged by the Navy Office of Community Outreach (NAVCO). NAVCO is a unit tasked with enhancing the Navy's brand image in areas with limited exposure to the Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Gary Ward) (Released)
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Does she tutor?
See the seams size(Even Bigger)
Regards
alfa6 ;.}
August 15, 2006
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He must increase, but I must decrease. —John 3:30 People around the world instantly recognize Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch from the children’s TV show Sesame Street. But Caroll Spinney is not a well-known celebrity, even though he has brought both characters to life on the popular program since 1969. A skilled puppeteer, Spinney has been content to work behind the scenes.
I believe God calls every follower of Jesus to take a similar approach in making Him known to the world. John the Baptist told his listeners: “I said, ‘I am not the Christ,’ but, ‘I have been sent before Him.’ . . . He must increase, but I must decrease” (John 3:28,30). John acknowledged that he was not the bridegroom, but only His friend (v.29).
Oswald Chambers reminds us: “Goodness and purity ought never to attract attention to themselves, they ought simply to be magnets to draw to Jesus Christ. A beautiful saint may be a hindrance if he does not present Jesus Christ but only what Christ has done for him; he will leave the impression—‘What a fine character that man is!’—that is not being a true friend of the Bridegroom; I am increasing all the time, He is not.”
Jesus the Savior is onstage. We must be behind the scenes.
Bible in One Year: Bible in One Year: Psalms 91-93; Romans 15:1-13
When you said "hugh," you were series. :^)
Wow!!
I'ze gotsta get me one of those.
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