[The Mayor]

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March 2, 2012

While searching for an interesting way to instruct my college writing class about the concept of writing a biographical sketch, I found this idea: Write a biography in six words. When asked to do this, Pulitzer Prize winner Ernest Hemingway wrote this poignant bio: “For sale: baby shoes, never used.” Imagine the sad story behind those six words.

As I thought about this concept, I wondered if we could find any six-word biographies of people in the Bible. What I discovered was astonishing. Many of our scriptural heroes have already been described that way. For example, David, of whom God said: “A man after My own heart” (1 Sam. 13:14; Acts 13:22). Or Paul’s self-description: “Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ” (Eph. 1:1). Or Paul’s description of Timothy: “My true son in the faith” (1 Tim. 1:2 NIV). And consider these words about Mary: “The virgin shall be with child” (Matt. 1:23). And about Jesus: “Became flesh and dwelt among us” (John 1:14).

This exercise in precise descriptions of people of faith should cause us to wonder: What six-word description would best describe me? Would it be positive or negative? Would it be “Not an easy person to love” or “A shining light for the Lord”? What would your bio say?

Lord, help me to be what You want me to be
In character, actions, and will,
For You are the potter and I am the clay—
Your purposes I would fulfill. —Fitzhugh

Once lost, now found. Eternally thankful!

Read: John 1:1-14

And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us. —John 1:14

Bible in a Year:
1 Samuel 25-28

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[Kathy in Alaska]

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[SkyDancer]

Gotta run but I'm Brie cheese:

You are sophisticated and elegant. You know how to carry yourself well. And while you make a great entrance, you don't make a lot of fuss.

You are really quite laid back and mellow. You don't have a care in the world, and you're not going to get worked up about anything. You are a natural romantic, and you have a tendency to day dream. You find it easy to go to your "happy place."

[Revolting cat!]

Big Cheese!

[Retired Chemist]

You Are Mozzarella

You are mild mannered and pleasant. You are extremely easy going.
You are also quite lovable and tender. You wear your heart on your sleeve.

You never try to complicate matters or bring drama. You just go with the flow.
You are very delicate and sensitive. It's easy for you to be overpowered by stronger forces.

What Kind of Cheese Are You?

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[MeekMom]

Hi Ma! xoxo, Meeky

You Are Blue Cheese

You are a wild one, that's for sure. You march to your own funky beat.
You are quirky and unpredictable. If there's one thing to be said about your personality, it's that it's strong.

You have always been unusual, but as you age, you're getting even more of a flavor.
You are a bit scattered at times, and it's a little hard for you to keep it together. Stress makes you crumble.

What Kind of Cheese Are You?

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[moose07]

You Are Brie

You are sophisticated and elegant. You know how to carry yourself well.
And while you make a great entrance, you don't make a lot of fuss.

You are really quite laid back and mellow. You don't have a care in the world, and you're not going to get worked up about anything.
You are a natural romantic, and you have a tendency to day dream. You find it easy to go to your "happy place."

What Kind of Cheese Are You?

Work is Hard. Time for Blogthings!

Okaaaay......

[freedumb2003]

You Are Limburger

You stink.
I mean it, man.

You stink.

What Kind of Cheese Are You?

Work is Hard. Time for Blogthings!

*sigh* These things always find my true nature...

[HangnJudge]

You Are Brie

You are sophisticated and elegant. You know how to carry yourself well.
And while you make a great entrance, you don't make a lot of fuss.

You are really quite laid back and mellow. You don't have a care in the world, and you're not going to get worked up about anything.
You are a natural romantic, and you have a tendency to day dream. You find it easy to go to your "happy place."

Or

Moose Bite Cheese

[mountainlion]

Cheesecake oldie

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqrhdYQ_wMg

[luvie]

You Are Cheddar Cheese

You are naturally popular and well liked. You are able to hang with almost any crowd.
You are sharp and on top of things. No one would ever describe you as dull.

You're the type of person who is invited to every party. You fit right in, and you always add something a little special to the mix.
You are a tough cookie, but you're also quick to melt once you are triggered by the right circumstances.

[Savage Beast]

Parmisan!

My favorite cheese: Parmigiana reggiana!

I think I'll have some right now.

[TASMANIANRED]

Evening Kathy, Hugs.

[Semper Mark]

You Are Smoked Cheddar Cheese

You are naturally popular and well liked. You are able to hang with almost any crowd.
You are sharp and on top of things. No one would ever describe you as dull.

You're the type of person who is invited to every party. You fit right in, and you always add something a little special to the mix.
You are a tough cookie, but you're also quick to melt once you are triggered by the right circumstances.

What Kind of Cheese Are You?

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[left that other site]

Ungh!

I have to have some cheddar cheese now!

[Conservative4Ever]

I’m a Brie..could of sworen I was a good sharp chedder. :-)

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[Conservative4Ever]

I'm a Brie..could of sworn I was a good sharp cheddar. :-)

[Revolting cat!]

Oscypek is the best cheese of all! It is made by the Polish and Slovak mountain folks of the Tatra mountains from sheep's milk (and cow's to increase production and tell dumb tourists it's from sheep's milk.) It is made using century old methods which didn't find approval among the EU bureaucrats who tried to kill its production. Some kind of compromises was worked out. I think you can buy it stateside in Polish and Slovak communities of Chicago and new York