Posted on 10/04/2005 6:04:05 AM PDT by Billie
ROFLOL! I love it!
| October 4, 2005
On Purpose
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When a cowboy applied for an insurance policy, the agent asked, "Have you ever had any accidents?" After a moment's reflection, the applicant responded, "Nope, but a bronc did kick in two of my ribs last summer, and a couple of years ago a rattlesnake bit me on the ankle."
"Wouldn't you call those accidents?" replied the puzzled agent. "Naw," the cowboy said, "they did it on purpose!"
That story reminds me of the biblical truth that there are no accidents in the lives of God's children. In today's Scripture, we read how Joseph interpreted a difficult experience that had seemed like a great calamity. He had been thrown into a pit and then sold as a slave. This was a great test of his faith, and from the human standpoint it appeared to be a tragic case of injustice, not a providential means of blessing. But Joseph later learned that "God meant it for good" (Genesis 50:20).
Are you passing through the deep waters of trial and disappointment? Does everything seem to be going against you? These apparent misfortunes are not accidents. The Lord allows such things for a blessed purpose. So patiently trust Him. If you know the Lord, someday you will praise Him for it all! —Richard De Haan
God transforms trials into triumphs.
Hi, Meg. I got that in email a few weeks ago, and started not to even read it - thought it was going to be another boring bit of information, but it cracked me up and knew there would be a time I could use it here. Found that picture last night - he's a beaut, huh?! :)
LOL!!! Now THAT was way to funny!!!! Thanks for starting my day with a smile on my face!!!!!
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US troops launch big assault on al Qaeda in Iraq
Reuters ^ | October 4 2005
Finest indeed! Godspeed to our troops.
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What a smile!
Mornin' Billie.
Speakin' of doin' the dishes...
Baby Bear goes downstairs and sits in his small chair at the table, he looks into his small bowl. It is empty. "Who's been eating my porridge?!!" he squeaks. Papa Bear arrives at the big table and sits in his big chair. He looks into his big bowl, and it is also empty. "Who's been eating my Porridge?!!" he roars.
Momma Bear puts her head through the serving hatch from the kitchen and yells, "How many times do we have to go through this with you idiots? It was Momma Bear who got up first, it was Momma Bear who woke everyone in the house, it was Momma Bear who made the coffee, it was Momma Bear who unloaded the dishwasher from last night, and put everything away, it was Momma Bear who went out in the cold early morning air to fetch the newspaper, it was Momma Bear who set the damn table, it was Momma Bear who put the friggin cat out, cleaned the litter box, and filled the cat's water and food dish, and, now that you've decided to drag your sorry bear-rearends downstairs, and grace Momma Bear's kitchen with your grumpy presence, listen good, cause I'm only going to say this one more time.
"I HAVEN'T MADE THE DAMN PORRIDGE YET"
LOL!
LOL! Cute joke, Billie. :-)
I hope you are all having a good day. Today's holidays are:
Golf Lovers Day
Universal Children's Day
Taco Day
Techies Day
World Animal Day
St. Francis Day
International Toot Your Flute Day
Have been seeing lots of criticism of our President about his Supreme Court nominee. I wish people would sit back and trust Dubya's judgment - he's done pretty well so far. In spite of the naysayers. One of the big problems I read is "we don't know much *about* her"? I'm sure we will soon know why he nominated her - I trust President Bush to do what's right for America.
Good morning, mister king. I love that picture! Would have to agree with you - he is definitely one of America's Finest!!!!
I just listened to his ringing endorsement of her...I am content...I have been reading as much as possible about her.
Welcome back to your fast pc! It sure makes a difference, doesn't it?! I thought I was doing fine with my old one - until I got my new one a few weeks ago. :)
It is more addictive with instant access , instant viewing and instant posting...I have to watch it!
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