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Risky Business
August 24, 2012

As the worldwide financial crisis deepened in 2010, executives of a global banking firm were investigated for deceiving their customers about the risk involved in certain investments they were selling. While promising a high rate of return, the banking firm knew that the investments were destined to fail, leaving those who purchased them with nothing.

Deception is nothing new. Jesus described Satan as one who “does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him . . . for he is a liar and the father of it” (John 8:44). The enemy of our souls tells us, “Live only for the present,” when he knows it will result in our eternal loss.

Jesus, on the other hand, did not offer His disciples a life of prosperity and ease but called them to self-sacrifice and identification with Him. After telling them that He would be killed and raised from the dead, Jesus said, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me. For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it” (Luke 9:23-24).

There are two voices telling us where to invest our lives. It’s risky business to follow the wrong one.

When you hear the Shepherd’s voice
As He calls you, “Come to Me,”
In your life make Him your choice
And His faithful follower be. —Hess

If we hold on to God’s truth, we won’t be trapped by Satan’s lies.

Read: Luke 9:18-27

Whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it. —Luke 9:24

Bible in a Year:
Jeremiah 21-23

[onona]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvD0_aeAf2E&feature=fvwrel

SUMMER SONG, by Chad and Jeremy

Mucho Hugs to you fatima - you are the perfect end to a trying day. Thank you for being here. Much Love,

Brian

[dfwgator]

Heathaze - Genesis
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6L4a_Rj190

[HoneysuckleTN]

Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Old Oak Tree - Tony Orlando and Dawn

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBL2kzKg4nY

[Third Person]

Spanish Harlem by Phil Spector

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsqxrWIjK3Y

[Retired Chemist]

Shade Tree Mechanic by Larry Cordle

[ConservativeStatement]

“O Christmas Tree.”

[Fiji Hill]

• Lullaby of the Leaves--George Olsen & His Music, 1932

• Orange Blossom Time--Charles King, 1929

• When the Little Red Roses Get the Blues--Al Jolson, 1930

• Roses in December--Vera Lynn, 1937

• Cabin in the Pines--Louis Armstrong, 1933

• Weed Smoker's Dream--The Harlem Hamfats, 1936

• Trees Isham Jones & His Orchestra, 1930

• Pine Top's Boogie Woogie--Pine Top Smith, 1929

• Chant of the Weed--Don Redmond & His Orchestra

• Marijuana--Gertrude Michael, 1934

[bleach]

Sugar Magnolia- Grateful Dead
Seeds & Stems Again Blues- Commander Cody.

[MtnClimber]

"A pirate Looks at 40" by Jimmy Buffett. Has lyrics" Ive run my share of grass Ive made enough money to buy Miami But, Ive pi$$ed it away so fast Never meant to last Never meant to last

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPYNL5ioo8E

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[Fiji Hill]

A Tree in the Park--Frank Black & His Orchestra (vocal by Franklyn Baur), 1927

[dfwgator]

Blood and Roses - The Smithereens
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqML7WbOun8

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, fatima, for today's Tell Us Your Favorite "Plants & Trees" Song.

[Fiji Hill]

Wochenend und Sonnenschein (Weekend and Sunshine)--The Karloff Orchestra (vocal by Rolf Sandor), 1930

[rwa265]

Honey by Bobby Goldsboro

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59BZxgohr9g

We had a huge Maple tree in our front yard that started out as a small twig among our irises. Just had the darned thing cut down this summer before a strong wind would knock it onto the house.

[Cindy of Nashville]

“Plant A Watermelon On My Grave And Let The Juice Ooze Through.” Artist unknown
I Talk To The Trees - Clint Eastwood sang in Paint Your Wagon.
“White Sports Coat and A Pink Carnation” by Marty Robins.
“Sweet Pea” by Tommy Roe
“Artificial Flowers” by Bobby Darin
“Blueberry Hill” by Fats Domino
“Cherry Pie” by Skip and Flip
“ Cotton Fields” by Highwaymen
“Garden Party” by Ricky Nelson
“ I Heard It Through The Grapevine” by Marvin Gaye
“Little Green Apples” by O.J. Smith
“Orange Blossom Special” by Johnny Cash
“Peanuts” by Four Seasons
“Please Don’t Eat The Daisies” by Doris Day
“Poison Ivy” by The Coasters
“Ramblin Rose” by Nat King Cole
“Tiptoe Through The Tulips” by Tiny Tim
“Whispering Pines” by Johnny Horton”
“Tall Oak Tree” by Dorsey Burnette

[Renegade]

Wildwood Weed ( Jim Stafford)

[dfwgator]

The Who - Now I’m a Farmer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Y-uiiAgcKc

[Fiji Hill]

Edelweiss--Friedrich Ahlers, 1939