1 posted on
12/05/2005 9:01:26 PM PST by
Billie
To: ST.LOUIE1; DollyCali; dutchess; Aquamarine; Mama_Bear; The Mayor; GodBlessUSA; deadhead; ...
With the holiday season in full swing and Christmas fast approaching, I asked a Few of Our Finest to set some of their finest Christmas tables to present throughout these next few weeks. Each one has chosen her own theme, and no one else has seen it. Today our featured guest artists are deadhead and tuliptree76.
I hope you enjoy and appreciate their beautiful Christmas offerings. It's always rewarding when we have our Finest' contributions, but never moreso than during the Christmas holidays.
Thank you, Colleen and Tulip!
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2 posted on
12/05/2005 9:02:37 PM PST by
Billie
To: Billie
Beautiful!! Thanks for the ping Billie!! *HUGS!*
3 posted on
12/05/2005 9:12:03 PM PST by
StarCMC
(Old Sarge is my hero...doing it right in Iraq! Vaya con Dios, Sarge.)
To: Billie; deadhead
The thread turned out really nice, Billie!
Beautiful table, Colleen!
5 posted on
12/05/2005 9:19:44 PM PST by
tuliptree76
(I *am* pursuing an untamed ornithoid without a cause.)
To: ST.LOUIE1; Aquamarine; Billie; dutchess; Mama_Bear; dansangel; deadhead; Diver Dave; GailA; ...
December 6, 2005
Choose Your Alliances Carefully
Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. 2 Corinthians 6:14
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The Star Alliance is an affiliation of airlines that seeks to maximize passenger benefits. If you're traveling on a member airline, you can accumulate frequent-flyer miles after transferring flights and enjoy faster check-in. The Alliance's Web site calls it "a more civilized way to fly the world."
But not all alliances are mutually beneficial. In 2 Chronicles, we read that Ahab, the wicked king of Israel, formed an alliance with Jehoshaphat, king of Judah, when they joined armies against Syria. Why did Jehoshaphat establish this foolish bond with Ahab?
No reasons are given, but we know why Ahab encouraged Jehoshaphat to put on his kingly robes while Ahab disguised himself for the battle. He knew the Syrians would try to kill the king. The opposing army surrounded Jehoshaphat. He cried to the Lord for help and God diverted the troops. Despite Ahab's treacherous scheme to save his own skin, he was killed by a stray arrow.
Although Jehoshaphat escaped, Jehu the prophet confronted him, saying: "Should you help the wicked and love those who hate the Lord?" (2 Chronicles 19:2).
Helping people in need is godly. But making unwise alliances with those who hate God may prove disastrous.
Be sure to choose your alliances carefully. Albert Lee
It is good to join hands with the righteous,
Helping others you meet on your path;
But to make an alliance with evil
Will incur God's displeasure and wrath. Hess
Right and wrong can never be partners.
FOR FURTHER STUDY
Knowing God Through Proverbs
12 posted on
12/06/2005 4:49:08 AM PST by
The Mayor
( As a child of God, prayer is kind of like calling home everyday.)
To: Billie; deadhead; tuliptree76
What a wonderful treat to come here & find this treasure! thanks to you three ladies for the lovely work. Beautifully done tables & great content.
Right now I can't stay. VERY cold here. I could not work the space heaters downstairs w/o blowing circuits. trying to get heating man, who also can get us plumbing back hopefully going to get a fireplace fire going for a bit to take off the edge in house of cold. Mom's room is still tolerable although not what she likes
Biggest concern now for me is Toby's foot. Got a chance to look & it is major cut all across (and deep) on the tow pad in front. I have let Oliver's smaller toe pad cuts heal naturally but this is larger & deeper. my vet is unfortunately NOT close. Will need to prolly make a heat or vet decision. and the vet will win.
14 posted on
12/06/2005 6:20:32 AM PST by
DollyCali
(Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
To: Billie; tuliptree76; deadhead
32 posted on
12/06/2005 9:28:18 AM PST by
PreviouslyA-Lurker
(...where the spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. 2 Corinthians 3:16-18)
To: Billie; deadhead; tuliptree76
A truly lovely thread ... thank you, ladies ... )))
One good thing about all this controversy re: Christmas ... I'm more aware of, and in, the Christmas spirit than ever.
Went to a Christmas party last week ... when greeted with "Happy Holidays", I made sure to respond with a hearty Merry Christmas and a pat on the back.
I'm one of Santa's secret agents.
47 posted on
12/06/2005 12:07:56 PM PST by
jwfiv
To: Billie; deadhead; tuliptree76
Thanks for your contributions, deadhead and tulip, and for posting them today, Billie. I think it makes it really special when we invite others to share their talents here, and Christmas time is a prefect time to do this.
I might just try making one of those wreaths. :-)
Brought some flowers for our Finest table.
51 posted on
12/06/2005 1:30:54 PM PST by
Mama_Bear
(My heroes wear camouflage!)
To: Billie; tuliptree76; deadhead
Y'ALL DID SOOOO GOOD AND THE TABLES ARE SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL!!!
52 posted on
12/06/2005 1:53:35 PM PST by
luvie
(QUITTING IS NOT AN EXIT STRATEGY IN IRAQ...)
To: Billie; deadhead
Very nice. I'm impressed and I don't impress easy. :-}
Feeling better btw.
77 posted on
12/06/2005 2:38:52 PM PST by
jwalsh07
To: Billie
P.S. Love your pledge graphic :-)
80 posted on
12/06/2005 2:52:38 PM PST by
deadhead
(God Bless Our Troops and Veterans)
To: Billie; deadhead; tuliptree76; All; dutchess; DollyCali; The Mayor; Diver Dave; WVNan; Dubya; ...
My apology is extended for being M.I.A - engrossed in a Priority Project, making something special for my sister.
We plan to travel to where she is in an Assisted Living facility (@ 120 miles away) on Thursday, leaving before dawn, and hope to return by evening.
Making something *very unique* for her in adddition to creating two small photo albums of our travels and memories to have at hand, as well as an assortment of other 'prizes.'
If able, I'll try to post a Dear John letter Thursday night, but with heavy rain all over predicted for that day, that's a "maybe"...
Hugs to all!
160 posted on
12/06/2005 9:41:28 PM PST by
LadyX
((( He Is The Lord, above all things )))
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