...or maybe you prefer something fawncieh!
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04/17/2018 5:59:11 PM PDT by
luvie
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To: LUV W
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Judging Origins
April 18, 2018
The Spirit of the Lord came on Jephthah.
Judges 11:29
Where are you from? We often use that question to get to know someone better. But for many of us, the answer is complicated. Sometimes we dont want to share all the details.
In the book of Judges, Jephthah might not have wanted to answer that question at all. His half-brothers had chased him out of his hometown of Gilead for his questionable origins. You are the son of another woman, they declared (Judges 11:2). The text says starkly, His mother was a prostitute (v. 1).
But Jephthah was a natural leader, and when a hostile tribe picked a fight with Gilead, the people who had sent him packing suddenly wanted him back. Be our commander, they said (v. 6). Jephthah asked, Didnt you hate me and drive me from my fathers house? (v. 7). After getting assurances that things would be different, he agreed to lead them. The Scripture tells us, Then the Spirit of the Lord came on Jephthah (v. 29). Through faith, he led them to a great victory. The New Testament mentions him in its list of heroes of the faith (Hebrews 11:32).
God so often seems to choose the unlikeliest people to do His work, doesnt He? It doesnt matter where were from, how we got here, or what weve done. What matters is that we respond in faith to His love.
Lord, we take great comfort knowing that You dont show favoritism based on where were from. Our heritage is found in You. Thank You for adopting us into Your family.
Many who are first will be last, and many who are last will be first. Matthew 19:30
The details of the story of Jephthah are unique, but the idea of an unlikely person being the hero of the storywell thats the subtle plotline of the entire Bible. In fact, many times the person we might expect to be the herofor example, the tall and broad-shouldered Saulisnt the hero at all. Disobedience to God led to Sauls downfall, but its David, a young shepherd, whom God calls a man after [my] own heart (1 Samuel 13:14).
What set apart those God used to do His work? Whether a prostitute (Rahab), a dreamer (Joseph), a young shepherd (David), a young virgin (Mary), or a former Pharisee (Paul), the common factor is how they responded to God. God uses those who listen to His calling and respond in faith. How might He use you?
2 posted on
04/17/2018 6:00:10 PM PDT by
The Mayor
(Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
To: LUV W
Your Donut Mood is ContemplativeYou are a true donut lover, and your ideal donut doesn't have to come with all the bells and whistles. In fact, you avoid distraction at all costs in life. You like to keep it simple and focus deeply on the moment.
You are happy to be with others for some things, but your best thinking gets done when you can be alone. You can only be you in your most private moments, and that's something you treasure. All of your strength comes from solitude.
3 posted on
04/17/2018 6:03:28 PM PDT by
Publius
("Who is John Galt?" by Billthedrill and Publius available at Amazon)
To: LUV W
You live a glorious, colorful, and even intense life. You do everything a little brighter than most other people. You're the kind of person who likes to say yes to it all. You're all about ramping up experiences to make them super charges.
You aren't just energetic - you're hyper. You are buzzing with excitement for the day's agenda. You are never one for a boring breakfast, and you're always looking to add a little pizazz to whatever you're starting the day with.
I am NOT hyper, LOL. I don't normally eat donuts, but on the rare occasion that I do, I want something unique. No plain donuts for me.
4 posted on
04/17/2018 6:06:52 PM PDT by
grimalkin
(You cannot subsidize irresponsibility and expect people to become more responsible. - T. Sowell)
To: LUV W
You are a true donut lover, and your ideal donut doesn't have to come with all the bells and whistles.
In fact, you avoid distraction at all costs in life. You like to keep it simple and focus deeply on the moment.
You are happy to be with others for some things, but your best thinking gets done when you can be alone.
You can only be you in your most private moments, and that's something you treasure. All of your strength comes from solitude.
To: LUV W
"Your Donut Personality is Sweet" |
You are a very kind and caring person. You're not one to deprive anyone of a treat, especially yourself. You try to live a guilt free life with plenty of room for fun. You refuse to punish yourself for having a good time. You are optimistic about others, and you are easy on people you know. You are big on fresh starts. You love to share, and you make sure that no one is left out. You tend to notice the people that others forget about.
|
Yup, SWEET, dat's me! 😊😊😊
6 posted on
04/17/2018 6:09:50 PM PDT by
PROCON
(Repeal the Gun-Free School Zone Act, Protect Our Children!)
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7 posted on
04/17/2018 6:11:38 PM PDT by
Kathy in Alaska
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To: LUV W
Plain Cake and a cup of hot black
coffee. Heaven.
10 posted on
04/17/2018 6:18:02 PM PDT by
Lean-Right
(Eat More Moose)
To: LUV W
Hi LUV (((HUGS))) My donut is: Your Donut Personality is Contemplative ...
17 posted on
04/17/2018 6:24:43 PM PDT by
SkyDancer
( ~ Just Consider Me A Random Fact Generator ~ Eat Sleep Fly Repeat ~)
To: LUV W
"Your Donut Personality is Funky" |
You are an independent and unique person. You have your own little groove going on in life without seeming too weird about it. You're pretty easygoing, but if people look carefully, you're usually bending the rules in one way or another. You're never one to totally, completely conform. You refuse to let yourself get bored, even if it seems like the situation is conspiring against you. You can figure out a way to punch things up a little. You are constantly turning things on their head just to see what they look like from a different perspective. You're not a person who takes things at face value. |
19 posted on
04/17/2018 6:30:28 PM PDT by
lightman
(ANTIFA is full of Bolshevik.)
To: LUV W
Doughnuts?
did i hear Doughnuts?
ALL OF THE ABOVE!
20 posted on
04/17/2018 6:34:27 PM PDT by
faithhopecharity
("Politicans aren't born, they're excreted." -Marcus Tillius Cicero (3 BCE))
To: LUV W
an apple cobbler or as we used to cal them CowPIEs!
23 posted on
04/17/2018 6:48:18 PM PDT by
SandRat
(Duty, Honor, Country)
To: LUV W
Here is your result in HTML. Go ahead and post it anywhere you'd like.
You are a genuinely happy person and the first person to celebrate good news, even if it's not your own. You project super warm and energetic vibe. People are drawn to your joy, and you have a sizable number of friends. You have so many things in life that you love, and you are never at a loss for what to do. There's always an old favorite or new thing to try. You can be a bit of a social director, and you tend to invite people along on your adventures. Having friends is great - but having your friends become friends is even better!
To: LUV W; Kathy in Alaska; HiJinx; AZamericonnie; Jet Jaguar; SandRat; laurenmarlowe; beachn4fun; ...
Greetings to all at the Canteen!
To all our military men and women, past and present,
THANK YOU
for your service!
Your Donut Personality is Minimalist
You are quite sensitive, and for you, this is often a good thing. You don't need much to feel emotionally satisfied.
You prefer to take things gradually in life. You don't dive in head first without testing out the water... and you still may not dive at all.
For you, a little sweetness goes a long way. You don't like to be overwhelmed with too much good stuff as once, as strange as that sounds.
You are more of one to pace yourself than to overindulge. Because of this, you always have room for a little treat!
29 posted on
04/17/2018 6:55:45 PM PDT by
radu
(God bless our military men and women, past and present)
To: LUV W
It would be interesting to ask folks what kind of vessel they think they are of the LORD’s making.
30 posted on
04/17/2018 7:02:43 PM PDT by
Bellflower
(Who dares believe Jesus. He says absolutely amazing things, which few dare consider.)
To: LUV W
Mmmm, mmmmm, MMMMMMM!!! Your “something fawncieh” sure does look skeeee-rumptious!!
How was your day? Hope it was as beautiful down there as it was up here.
34 posted on
04/17/2018 7:10:19 PM PDT by
radu
(God bless our military men and women, past and present)
To: LUV W
My doughnut personality is “contemplative”. ???
My favorite doughnut is a peanut stick at the Cider Mill in Portville, NY.
To: LUV W
Says “Your Donut Personality is Sweet” but it better be chocolate cake with a light glaze or it will go to waste! :-)
42 posted on
04/17/2018 7:44:38 PM PDT by
oldteen
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45 posted on
04/17/2018 7:52:53 PM PDT by
MS.BEHAVIN
(Women who behave rarely make history)
To: GodBlessUSA; Mrs.Nooseman; Kathy in Alaska; AZamericonnie; HiJinx; Colonel_Flagg; BIGLOOK; ...
You are quite sensitive, and for you, this is often a good thing. You don't need much to feel emotionally satisfied. You prefer to take things gradually in life. You don't dive in head first without testing out the water... and you still may not dive at all. For you, a little sweetness goes a long way. You don't like to be overwhelmed with too much good stuff as once, as strange as that sounds. |
46 posted on
04/17/2018 7:56:27 PM PDT by
luvie
(Our troops are the best of the best and we should honor them EVERY day!)
To: LUV W
I am an apple fritter. That's all anyone needs to know.
69 posted on
04/17/2018 9:01:30 PM PDT by
hoagy62
(America Supreme!)
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