A Prayer for Those in The Armed Forces
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Posted:May 18, 2008 7:32 am
Last Updated:May 19, 2008 4:21 pm 1256 Views
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O God of Mercy, we beg You now to protect in a special way those who are fighting for us and for the country we love. Bless them and take care of them. If they are tired, give them strength. If they are wounded and suffering, give them comfort. If they are lonely, touch them with Your gentle hand and let them know that You are near them. Grant them strength, wisdom and help through Your power and Your limitless love. Amen.
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Is there a hell?
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Posted:May 17, 2008 7:21 am
Last Updated:May 27, 2024 5:21 pm 1219 Views
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Mrs. Boudreaux's young came home from a date, rather sad. She told her mother, "Alex proposed to me an hour ago."
"Then why are you so sad, ?" her mother asked.
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"Because he also told me he was an Atheist. Mom, he doesn't even believe there's a hell."
Mrs. Boudreaux replied, "Marry him anyway. Between the two of us, we'll show him how wrong he is."
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A Living Will
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Posted:May 14, 2008 7:08 am
Last Updated:May 27, 2024 5:21 pm 1206 Views
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While watching a football game a couple weeks back, Boudreaux and his wife were discussing life and death.
He told her, "Just so you know, I never want to live in a vegetative state, dependent on some machine and fluids from a bottle. If that ever happens, just pull the plug. "
So Marie promptly got up, unplugged the TV and threw out all his beer. Boudreaux said "Some days I hate being married to a smart-aleck."
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A Morning Prayer
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Posted:May 13, 2008 7:01 pm
Last Updated:May 14, 2008 7:08 am 1217 Views
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Lord, in our morning prayer we recall your resurrection:
may the hope of glory illuminate our entire day.
Receive, Lord, our prayers and promises,
the first-fruits of our day.
Grant that today we may journey forward in your love:
may all that happens be for our good and the good of others.
Grant, Lord, that our light may shine before men
so that they see our good deeds and give glory to the Father.
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"that our light may shine".....when I think of "light", I think of protection and happiness. I relate this to being lost and driving down a dark, dark road. You are fearful that your car will break down or that you will never find your way. You begin imagining the craziest thoughts and these thoughts become real if you continue thinking that way. You are so afraid that you don't stop to think about what you could be doing -- you just drive on and stay stuck in the fear.
It is just the best feeling in the world when suddenly light appears!!! You now feel this strong since of relief. The crazy thoughts go away and you are now able to think and one of the first things you say to yourself is "Thank God!"
What if, you would have said "Thank God!" when you first started down that dark, dark road? Do you think that would have made a difference?
I say this because I often allow my fears to take over. But, if I can immediately picture God's face, I feel this since of relief and can think so much clearer. I picture God's face as light, as protection and joy. I believe God is my light and He can shine my way out of darkness -- He has done it so many times before!
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Types of Communication
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Posted:May 11, 2008 8:50 am
Last Updated:May 27, 2024 5:21 pm 1226 Views
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In God's loving presence I unwind the past couple of days, starting from now and looking back, moment by moment.
I gather in all the goodness and light, in gratitude.
I attend to the shadows and what they say to me, seeking healing, courage, forgiveness.
Anytime we associate with indivdiduals of different creeds, nationalities, political persuasions, cultures, races, and/or religious persuasions, there will be differences of opinion. That is just life.
But, there are also different ways to communicate. Some good - some not so good. The types of communication are:
1). Using aggression -- this individual states their opinion in a way that is demeaning, arrogant, rude, angry, and often uses put downs or name calling. They use force, control, or fear to get their way.
2). A passive person -- says nothing and allows others to have their way. They stuff all feelings. This is not the best way to handle situations because feelings eventually have to come out, and usually the person just explodes when they can't take it anymore.
3). An assertive person -- will state what they feel in a firm way but respects the other individual by not using the techniques of an aggressive person. They don't want to use fear, control, or force to control an individual's feelings or thoughts but they also want others to know what they are feeling and that what was done was unacceptable.
PEACE and healing to everyone on this Mother's Day....
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Boudreaux and golf
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Posted:May 10, 2008 8:30 am
Last Updated:May 27, 2024 5:21 pm 1210 Views
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Boudreaux is 95 years old. He's played golf every day since his retirement 30 years ago.
One day he arrives home looking downcast. "That's it," he tells his wife. "I'm giving up golf. My eyesight has gotten so bad...once I've hit the ball, I can't see where it went."
Boudreaux wife sympathizes, and as they sit down, she says, "Why don't you take my brother Thibodeaux with you, and give it one more try." Boudreaux said "That's no good," "Your brother is a hundred and three. He can't help."
Boudreaux wife said "He may be a hundred and three but his eyesight is perfect."
So the next day, Boudreaux heads off to the golf course with his brother-in-law. He tees up the ball and takes a mighty swing, and then squints down the fairway. He turns to his brother-in-law and said. "Did you see where the ball went?"
"Of course I did!" says the Thibodeaux. "I have perfect eyesight."
"Where did it go?" asks Boudreaux.
Thibodeaux looked at Boudreaux with that look on his face, you know that look I'm talking about and said. "I can't remember."
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Help me....Teach me... Fill me....
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Posted:May 9, 2008 4:26 am
Last Updated:May 10, 2008 8:29 am 1268 Views
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Help me Lord to be more conscious of your presence. Teach me to recognise your presence in others. Fill my heart with gratitude for the times Your love has been shown to me through the care of others.
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What is Boudreaux up to now?....
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Posted:May 8, 2008 6:03 am
Last Updated:May 27, 2024 5:21 pm 1212 Views
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A man who just died is delivered to a Louisiana mortuary wearing an expensive, expertly tailored black suit.
Boudreaux the mortician asks the deceased's wife how she would like the body dressed. He points out that the man does look very good in the black suit he is already wearing.
The widow however, says that she always thought her husband looked his best in blue, and that she wants him in a blue suit. She gives Boudreaux a blank check and says, "I don't care what it costs, just have my husband in a blue suit for the viewing." The woman returns the next day for the viewing. To her delight she finds her husband dressed in a gorgeous blue suit with a subtle chalk stripe; the suit fits him perfectly. She says to Boudreaux, "Whatever the suit cost, I'm very satisfied. You did an excellent job and I'm very grateful. How much did you spend?"
To her astonishment, Boudreaux presents her with the blank check.
"Dere's no charge," he says.
"No, really, I must pay you for the cost of that exquisite blue suit!" She says.
"Honestly, ma'am," Boudreaux says, "it didn't cost me a ting. You see, a deceased gentleman of about your husband's size was brought in shortly after you left yesterday, and he was wearing an attractive blue suit. I asked his missus if she minded him going to his grave wearing a black suit instead, and she said it made no difference as long as he looked nice."
"So, I just switched the heads."
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Welcome.......
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Posted:May 7, 2008 6:02 am
Last Updated:May 9, 2008 9:00 pm 1211 Views
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"I stand at the door and knock," says the Lord.
What a wonderful privilege that the Lord of all creation desires to come to me.
I welcome God's presence.
Talk to me, Oh God, tell me what to say, tell me what to do, and please put people in my life who can help me when I can't help myself.
Amen.
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80 miles an hour
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Posted:May 6, 2008 5:33 am
Last Updated:May 27, 2024 5:21 pm 1237 Views
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Boudreaux and Marie were speeding along on the Interstate 10, high rise bridge over Whisky Bay when Boudreaux saw the red-light flashing in the rearview window
Boudreaux pulled over as well as he could to the side of the bridge. The State Trooper walked up to the window with his clipboard in his hand.
He axed, "Did you know that you were going 80 miles an hour and the speed limit on this bridge is 60."
Boudreaux looked at the carpet of the truck for the cigarette he dropped. He said, "Nope. I was going 60."
The Trooper sounded fed up as he looked at his clip board and said,
"Nope. I clocked you at 80." The trooper looked over at Marie sitting looking out of the passenger window at the cypress trees in the water. The Trooper said,
"Mam, I clocked the man at 80. He said he was going 60. Now you tell me. Was he going 60 or 80?"
Marie said, "I never argue with Boudreaux when he's been drinking."
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