[Mama_Bear]

Have a great weekend, everyone!


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[Diver Dave]

Evenin' MB.
It's been a great week here at the Finest.
G'night.

[ST.LOUIE1]

Morning, dollbear. Happy Friday!: )

You look mighty cute in purple, but today is Friday, how's about changing into your sexy, red outfit? : )

God bless our troops!

[Texagirl4W]

Happy T.G.I.F. finest friends. I just love those red shoes, M.B. and looking forward to see all the other pretty red 'gear'. Hope you all have a fantastic Friday.

[MEG33]

[Billie]

Red...it's what's for Friday!

I am wearing red today, but I just couldn't wear the same thing all day long :)
(Please feel free to use the "Support our Troops" topper for your red dress if you like. )

[The Mayor]

February 3, 2006

"I Dare You!"

Read:
Psalm 119:41-48

I have hoped in Your ordinances. So shall I keep Your law continually. —Psalm 119:43-44

Bible In One Year: Exodus 31-33; Matthew 22:1-22

I heard a story about a small church that was having a reunion. A former member who attended the celebration had become a millionaire. When he testified about how God had blessed him over the years, he related an incident from his childhood.

He said that when he earned his first dollar as a boy, he decided to keep it for the rest of his life. But then a guest missionary preached about the urgent need on the mission field. He struggled about giving his dollar. "The Lord won, however," the man said. Then, with a sense of pride he added, "I put my treasured dollar in the offering basket. And I am convinced that the reason God has blessed me so much is that when I was a little boy I gave Him everything I possessed." The congregation was awestruck by the testimony—until a little old lady in front piped up, "I dare you to do it again!"

There's a vital truth behind that story: Past attainments are not a measure of present spiritual maturity. Psalm 119:44 says, "So shall I keep Your law continually." The psalmist knew he needed to keep his commitment fresh every day.

As Christians, we cannot rest on past victories. We must give the Lord our full devotion now. Then no one will need to challenge us, "I dare you to do it again!" —Dave Egner

Today Christ calls, "Come, follow Me!
Look not to yesterday;
Fresh grace you'll need to do My will—
Just trust Me and obey." —D. De Haan

Use the past as a springboard, not as a sofa.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
What Does It Take To Follow Christ?

[Billie]

Thank you for posting the weekend thread, Lori. I appreciate you. :)

[JustAmy]

PrissyMissy and I support our troops.
We always wear red on Fridays.

[tuliptree76]

I remembered to wear red today. :-)