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 7/2/08 7:50AM EST Fox News Homepage: 'Oil Shock' Gripping World Weary Fire Crew Battles On, National Guard troops rush to relieve firefighters Murder Spree Suspect Captured BULLDOZER RAMPAGE ALERT: At least two are killed and dozens injured in Jerusalem when a Palestinian bulldozer driver plows into cars and a crowded bus before he is shot dead by police. ------------------------------------------------- The morning here is soft and pleasant. The birds are in chorus with their typical morning banter and socializings. A warm soft breeze already carries the fragrance of awakening blossoms Through my screen door. Clouds are wispy and high this morning- giving just the most modest glimpse of the blue- beyond. My heart has just as pervasive a sense of serenity- as the view outside. There is no hint of the chaos that has befallen the world. No hint- to the darkness and utter confusion that lurks beyond my doorpost's. The morning whispers nothing of those who would hate me and lay a snare for me. Murderers, rapists, child abusers, homicide bombers. They are silent this morning. They seem far from me. As far away as the Land of Make Believe, or any of the other fictitious fables loci. But this is no fairytale. It's real and it's earnest, and deadly serious. It is Life. "Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom." Luke 12:32 Thank the Lord I do not belong to this world. Thank Christ I have in Him a resting place and a Sabbath. Gby all today friends in Christ, sabrefire Copyright © 2008 MAS |
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7/2/2008 10:07 am |
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 7/2/2008 7:44 pm |
I find myself weeping more often as I read the news and current events like you referenced. I read a few moments ago about the 12 year old girls body being found, sexually abused and murdered assumedly by her own uncle...I wept. I weep for the pain and suffering of the "innocent". I weep with thanksgiving that I have a blessed hope. I weep saying, "even so Lord, come quickly"... "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose." - part of Jim Elliot's October 28, 1949 journal entry One life will soon be passed, only what's done for Christ will last!
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7/3/2008 10:31 am |
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7/3/2008 10:35 am |
I find myself weeping more often as I read the news and current events like you referenced. I read a few moments ago about the 12 year old girls body being found, sexually abused and murdered assumedly by her own uncle...I wept. I weep for the pain and suffering of the "innocent". I weep with thanksgiving that I have a blessed hope. I weep saying, "even so Lord, come quickly"... Even so, sabrefire
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7/4/2008 7:49 am |
Though the battle rages outside my doorposts, I shall fear no evil. I shall not fear any man who may do my flesh harm... But I will put my trust in Your kindness and He who has the power to slay my body and my soul. I will trust in your mercy and loving kindness, no matter the battle which rages against me, no matter the enemy and his snares. He promised He shall redeem, in Him is my trust and my life. Gb, sabrefire
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7/5/2008 9:15 pm |
Sometimes things happen in my life that seem to challenge me beyond the limits of my reasoning. Too many times because of this I feel the urge, the desire to want to just disappear because it feels at times that it's all too much for me... and for me alone it is, but I am not alone- God is with me as is His love and the love of those who care about me. To put things into perspective- when the chaos of 911 hit all those years ago I was devastated by the tragedy along with everyone else. I found myself in the mall the day after and I heard this song and it became my vow to continue to go on to live regardless of what tomorrow might bring... Drive Sometimes, I feel the fear of uncertainty stinging clear. And I can't help but ask myself how much I'll let the fear take the wheel and steer. It's driven me before,and it seems to have a vague,haunting mass appeal. But lately I am beginning to find that I should be the one behind the wheel. Whatever tomorrow brings,I'll be there with open arms and open eyes. Whatever tomorrow brings, I'll be there I'll be there So if I decide to waiver my chance to be one of the hive will I choose water over wine and hold my own and drive? It's driven me before and it seems to be the way that everyone else gets around. But lately I'm beginning to find that when I drive myself my light is found. Whatever tomorrow brings, I'll be there with open arms and open eyes- yeah. Whatever tomorrow brings... Would you choose water over wine.... hold the wheel and drive? Whatever tomorrow brings, I'll be there with open arms and open eyes. Whatever tomorrow brings, I'll be there- I'll be there God's love reaches all- growing means thinking outside the box... love one another
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7/9/2008 8:38 pm |
Ah yes I remember that song well. Those were the dorm days! That song-video would be playin on the tv's in the cafe at all hours of the day it seemed like...and we were quite ok with that! Ah fresh outta High school and wet behind the ears...hahaha. Gb, sabrefire
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