Posted on 05/29/2006 5:16:06 AM PDT by snippy_about_it
.... Never Forget Taps |
NAh I gotta work at my real job, and it ain't even O/T :-(
Regards
alfa6 ;>}
Well, gall dang! What is Labor Day for then only for some??
I know, I know I used to be out there working, too. If it isn't the job work, it's home work.
At last we have SUN today!!! Have not seen it for a while.
I think wneighbor has been doing her rain dance, only the rain came to see us instead of her...
Did you get any rain down there this weekend? It has rained softly but steadily all day. It may be too little too late, but we are thankful for anything we can get at this point.
September 5, 2006
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Why do you spend money for what is not bread, and your wages for what does not satisfy? Isaiah 55:2
During a long layover at an airport, I noticed that one business in the main terminal attracted more people than any other. For hours, a steady stream of customers approached with cash in hand, stood in line, made a purchase, and left quickly. All seemed to know exactly what they wanted.
The thriving business was a lottery sales office. Even though the chance of winning the big powerball jackpot was 1 in 146 million, people seemed compelled to spend something and, in almost every case, get nothing. It seemed to be a vivid picture of our enduring quest for satisfaction and security in material things.
When God questioned His people through the prophet Isaiah, He asked why they spent their money for things that neither nourished nor satisfied them. The Lord invited those who had no resources to come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. . . . And let your soul delight itself in abundance. Incline your ear, and come to Me (Isa. 55:1-3).
God offers to give us what we cant buymercy, pardon, and a changed life infused with His presence. He invites us to Seek the Lord while He may be found (v.6).
By Gods grace, we can freely receive His somethingfor nothing.
Bible in One Year: Bible in One Year: Psalms 146-147; 1 Corinthians 15:1-28
Busier than a cat with three tails in a room full of rocking chairs Bump for the Freeper Foxhole on Hump Day.
Regards
alfa6 ;>}
True reasoning and sophistry.
Prove that every cat has three tails:
No cat has two tails -- agreed;
One cat has one more tail than no cat -- agreed;
Therefore, no cat has two tails,
and one cat has one more tail than no cat;
one cat has three tails -- not to be disputed.
September 6, 2006
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They need no lamp nor light of the sun, for the Lord God gives them light. Revelation 22:5
When 3-year-old Brees grandpa suffered heart failure, he was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. A few weeks after the funeral when Bree and her family drove past the hospital, she pointed to it and remarked matter-of-factly, Theres heaven. She knew her grandpa was in heaven. Since he went to the hospital on the day he died, she thought it must be heaven.
Brees mother wrote, We adults [have] abstract concepts of a paradise beyond even the invisible stars. Brees childish view of heaven caused her mom to think of heaven as a real placewhich helped to comfort her.
In Revelation, John gives us a glimpse of what heaven will be like. After being caught up to heaven, he saw a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal and the tree of life (22:1-2). And in that place there was no need for lamp nor light of the sun, for the Lord God gives them light (v.5).
Words are inadequate to describe heaven, but we know its a real place for those who have trusted Jesus as their Savior. Jesus assures us, In My Fathers house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you (John 14:2). One day well be there and wont need to imagine that place anymore.
Bible in One Year: Bible in One Year: Psalms 148-150; 1 Corinthians 15:29-58
Yes we do, it's beautiful.
I am heading out right now to trim 14 windows..
September 7, 2006
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That I might win those who are without law. 1 Corinthians 9:21
Roman emperors are not generally remembered for their wisdom, but there are a few exceptions. One great thinker was Marcus Aurelius, emperor of Rome from AD 161 to 180. Gifted with a brilliant mind, he was one of the great intellectual rulers in Western civilization.
Although he never became a convert to the new faith that would be called Christianity, he displayed remarkable insight. His wisdom reflects the law of God written in the heart of someone who did not have Gods Word (Rom. 2:14-15). For example:
The happiness of your life depends on the quality of your thoughts.
You have power over your mindnot outside events.
Your life is what your thoughts make it.
These words sound similar to Proverbs 23:7, As [a person] thinks in his heart, so is he. We can learn helpful principles from non-Christians and use their beliefs as common ground for sharing the gospel. When Paul stood on Mars Hill addressing some of the leading intellectuals of his day, he did not belittle their beliefs but established common ground with them and then gave the gospel (Acts 17:26-28).
Lets look for common ground with our neighbors, so that we may lead them to Christ.
What common ground do you share with your friends?
Books read Hobbies Travel
Children Sports Upbringing
Work A grief experience Military service
Bible in One Year: Bible in One Year: Proverbs 1-2; 1 Corinthians 16
Charlie Daniels, a country music singer, plays the fiddle for the crowd at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 13, 2006. The Charlie Daniels Band is currently participating in "The Spirit of America Tour" and traveling to different military installations around the country entertaining military personnel.
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Stephen J. Otero
Gassin up for a busy weekend
I'm the one in back BTW:-)
Regards
alfa6 ;>}
September 8, 2006
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I taught Ephraim to walk, taking them by their arms. Hosea 11:3
I remember those days long ago when our children were learning to walk. First they showed their readiness by pulling themselves up and taking a tentative step or two. My wife and I would reach out our hands and encourage them to walk toward us. We held them up by their hands or by the suspenders on their overalls. We praised every effort and encouraged every attempt. We never grew discouraged, nor did we give up until they learned to walk.
So it is with our heavenly Father: He taught [Israel] to walk (Hos. 11:3). He took His children by their arms and drew them with gentle cords, with bands of love (vv.3-4).
Our heavenly Father stands before us with outstretched arms, encouraging us toward holiness, eager to catch us when we stumble. He picks us up when we fall. He is never discouraged with our progress, nor will He ever give up. The more difficult we find the process, the more care and kindness He expends.
George MacDonald put it this way: God will help us when we cannot walk, and He will help us when we find it hard to walk, but He cannot help us if we will not walk. Even though you fall, you must try again. Your Father holds you by the hand.
Bible in One Year: Bible in One Year: Proverbs 3-5; 2 Corinthians 1
4 USC Sec. 8:
No disrespect should be shown to the flag of the United States of America...
(d) The flag should never be used as wearing apparel...
(j) No part of the flag should ever be used as a costume or athletic uniform...
September 9, 2006
READ: James 4:13-17
To him who knows to do good and does not do it, to him it is sin. James 4:17 In his book Eight Men Out, Eliot Asinof records the events surrounding the notorious Black Sox scandal of 1919. Eight members of the Chicago White Sox baseball club were accused of taking bribes from gamblers in exchange for intentionally losing the World Series. Although they were never convicted in a court of law, all eight were banned from baseball for life.
But one of those players, Buck Weaver, claimed that he had played to win despite knowing about the conspiracy. Though Weavers performance on the field supported his contention, baseball commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis ruled that any player who had knowledge of the scandal, yet chose not to stop it, would still be banned. Weaver was not punished for doing wrong, but for failing to do right.
In his letter to the first-century church, James wrote, To him who knows to do good and does not do it, to him it is sin (4:17). In a world filled with evil and darkness, followers of Christ have the opportunity to shine their light. That often means we must resist the urge to do nothing.
When faced with the choice between doing good and failing to do anything at all, we must always choose to do whats right.
Bible in One Year: Bible in One Year: Proverbs 6-7; 2 Corinthians 2
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