DEAR LORD
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Posted:May 13, 2008 2:46 pm
Last Updated:May 14, 2008 9:16 pm 1407 Views
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DEAR LORD
IN THE BATTLE THAT GOES ON THROUGHOUT LIFE, I ASK BUT A FIELD THAT IS FAIR, A CHANCE THAT IS EQUAL TO ALL IN THE STRIFE, THE COURAGE TO DO AND TO DARE. AND IF I SHOULD WIN, LET IT BE BY THE CODE, WITH MY FAITH AND MY HONOR HELD HIGH; AND IF I SHOULD LOSE, LET ME STAND BY THE ROAD, AND CHEER AS THE WINNER GOES BY.
AMEN
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ABRAHAM LINCOLN DIDN'T QUIT
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Posted:May 13, 2008 1:55 pm
Last Updated:May 13, 2008 11:15 pm 1487 Views
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Probabaly the greatest example of persistance is ABRAHAM LINCOLN. If you want to learn about somebody who didn't guit, look no further.
Born into poverty, Lincoln was faced with defeat throughtout his life. He lost eight elections, twice failed in business and suffered a nervous breakdown.
He could have guit many times----- but he didn't and because he didn't guit he became one of the greastest presidents in the history of our country.
1816 His family was forced out of their home.
He had to work to support them.
1818 His mother died.
1831 Failed in business.
1832 Ran for state legislature------ lost
1832 Also lost his job--- wanted to go to law school but couldn't get in.
1833 Borrowed some money from a friend to begin a business and by the end of the year he was bankrupt. HE SPENT THE NEXT 17 YEARS OF HIS LIFE PAYING OFF THE DEBT.
1834 Ran for state legislature again--- won.
1835 Was engaged to be married, sweetheart died and his heart was broken.
1836 Had a total nervous breakdown and was in bed for six months.
1838 Sought to become speaker of the state legislature---defeated.
1840 Sought to become elector----- defeated.
1843 Ran for congress ---- lost
1846 Ran for congress again--- this time he won---went to washington and did a good job.
1848 Ran for re-election to congress--- lost
1849 Sought the job of land officer in his home state ---rejected
1854 Ran for senate of the UNITED STATES----lost
1856 Sought the Vice-Presidntial nomination at his party's national convention - got less than 100 votes.
1858 Ran for U.S Sentate again ---again lost
1860 ELECTED PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATE.
The sense of obligation to continue is present in all of us.
THE PATH WAS WORN AND SLIPPERY. MY FOOT SLIPPED FROM UNDER ME, KNOCKING THE OTHERS OUT OF THE WAY, BUT I RECOVERED AND SAID TO MYSELF," It's a slip and not a fall."
Abraham Lincoln
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RISKING
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Posted:May 13, 2008 12:31 pm
Last Updated:May 27, 2008 11:31 am 1558 Views
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Two seeds lay side by side in the fertile spring soil.
The first seed said,"I WANT TO GROW! I want to send my roots deep into the soil beneath me, and thrust my sprouts through the earths's crust above me... I want to unfurl my tender buds like banners to announce the arrival of spring.... I want to feel the warmth of the sun on my face and the blessing of the morning dew on my petals!"
AND SO SHE GREW
The second seed said, "I am afraid. If I send my roots into the ground below, I don't know what I will encounter in the dark. If I push my way through the hard soil above me I may damage my delicate sprouts.... what if I let my buds open
and a snail tries to eat them? And if I were to open my blossoms, a small may pull me frrom the ground. No, it is much beter for me to wait until it is safe."
AND SO SHE WAITED
A yard hen scratching around in the early spring ground for food found the waiting seed and promptly ate it.
MORAL OF THE STORY
Those of us who refuse to risk and grow get swallowed up by life
by Patty Hanson
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SEE YOU AT THE TOP
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Posted:May 13, 2008 10:58 am
Last Updated:May 14, 2008 12:23 am 1548 Views
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An old man stood on a virginia riverbank many years ago. He was waiting to cross the river and, since it was bitterly cold and there were no bridges, he would have to "catch a ride" to the other side. After a lengthy wait he spotted a group of horsemen approaching. He let the first one pass, then the second, third, fourth, and fifth. One rider remained. As he drew abreast, the old man looked him in the eye and said "Sir, would you give me a ride across the river?"
The rider immediately replied, "certainly."
once across the river, the old man slid to the ground, "Sir, the rider said Before leaving." I could not help but notice that you permitted all the other men to pass without asking for a ride. Then, when I drew abreast, you immediately asked me to carry you across. I am curious as why you didn't ask them and you did ask me."
The old man guietly responded, " I looked into their eyes and could see no love and knew in my own heart it would be useless to ask for a ride. But when I looked into your eyes, I saw compassion, love and a willingness to help. I knew you would be glad to give me a ride across the river."
The rider was touched. "I'm grateful for what you are saying," he said. "I appreciate it very much." with that, THOMAS JEFFERSON turned and rode off to the white house. Ziglar reminds us that our eyes are the windows of our souls.
WHAT DO MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY SEE IN MY EYES?
WHAT IS MOST IMPORTANT IN MY LIFE: JUSTICE, COMPASSION,LOVE,FAMILY, GOD....?
IF I HAD BEEN A RIDER THAT DAY, WOULD THE OLD MAN HAVE ASKED ME FOR A RIDE?
ZIG ZIGLAR'S BOOK, SEE YOU AT THE TOP
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THINGS THAT MAKE US SMILE
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Posted:May 13, 2008 9:59 am
Last Updated:May 27, 2008 11:32 am 1598 Views
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The first kiss
A love poem
A new baby
A 's laughter
A 's first step
An old man and women holding hands
The first bike ride
An excited puppy
The sunshine
Good news
Prom
A revelation
A mud puddle
A goal accomplished
A new word
A classic grandma that wears a big hat to church with matching shoes
AND ON AND ON WE COULD GO
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I WANT TO BE A FERRARI
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Posted:Apr 30, 2008 6:26 pm
Last Updated:May 27, 2008 11:33 am 1901 Views
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I want to be a FERRARI for GOD
RED - Isa. 1:18B Though they are like crimson
SHINNY - Matt. 5:16 Let your light so shine
FAST - Eph. 6:17 The sword of the spirit
FINE TUNED - Matt. 10:16b Be wise as serpents and harmless as
SPECIAL PARTS - PS 139:13,14,15 You formed my inward parts
POWERFUL - Eph.3:20 According to the power that works in us
QUIET - Isa. 30:15B In quietness and confidence shall be your strength.
But somedays I just feel like a tractor, smokey, loud, and slow.
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HEAVENLY MAIL
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Posted:Apr 12, 2008 12:57 pm
Last Updated:May 27, 2008 12:57 pm 1792 Views
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A LOVE LETTER FROM THE LORD
My Queen, My Bride, I love you with an everylasting love. I crave you, I desire you.
I hope in you, above all else you are my bride, sit and rest under the canopy of my love.
I will call you, I will love you. You are precious and beautiful to me.
I designed you, I made you, I created you, I am he who gives life, I am he who gives breath.
Run with me my bride, run with me and laugh, see the fields of sharon, these fields of beauty I made just for you.
I Believe in you , I love you, I adore you, I have come to give life.
Springs of living water, drink my love, drink deeply my love for you.
You are precious, beautiful, righteous and holy, I come to you as a bridegroom.
Take my hand and I will enter you into the presence of my Father, you have stole his heart, captivated his eyes.
MEET THE KINGS OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS and bow before him in honor, so he may anoint you with oil.
The oil of love, of mercy, of hope, of grace, of beauty, and of Royalty.
Yes u are Royalty. A of the king, who made you. He is proud of you , excited over you, jealous over you.
Come and be my guest and dine with me, I have prepared a feast for you. See it is me , it is I.
I come as a Bridegroom, Priest and king.
Enter into my everylasting love.
Peace be upon you, my love.
Your Father
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SUCCESS
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Posted:Apr 6, 2008 8:31 pm
Last Updated:Apr 28, 2008 5:13 pm 1621 Views
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SUCCESS IS NOT STRAIGHT.
THERE IS A CURVE CALLED FAILURE,
A LOOP CALLED CONFUSION,
SPEED BUMPS CALLED FRIENDS,
RED LIGHTS CALLED ENEMIES,
CAUTION,LIGHTS CALLED FAMILY
YOU WILL HAVE FLATS CALLED JOBS.
BUT IF YOU HAVE A SPARE CALLED DETERMINATION
AN ENGINE CALLED PERSEVERANCE
INSURANCE CALLED FAITH
A DRIVER CALLED HEAVENLY FATHER YOU WILL
MAKE IT TO A PLACE CALLED SUCCESS.
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HONEY
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Posted:Apr 6, 2008 4:06 pm
Last Updated:Apr 15, 2008 11:25 am 1756 Views
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AND HE PUT FORTH THE END OF THE ROD, AND DIPPED IT IN THE HONEYCOMB. AND HE CARRIED HIS HAND TO HIS MOUTH AND HIS EYES WERE ENLIGHTENED 1 SAMUEL 14:27
MY ,EAT HONEY, FOR IT IS GOOD ; AND LET SWEET COMB HONEY BE UPON YOUR PALATE. PROV 24:13
AND THEIR FATHER ISRAEL SAID UNTO THEM, IF IT MUST BE SO NOW DO THIS; TAKE OF THE BEST FRUITS IN THE LAND IN YOUR VESSELS, AND CARRY DOWN THE MAN A PRESENT ,A LITTLE BALM, AND A LITTLE HONEY, SPICES, AND MYRRH, NUTS AND ALMONDS. GENESIS 43:11
CENTURIES BEFORE SUGAR BECAME WIDELY AVAILABLE, SWEET HONEY WAS USED TO ENHANCE THE FLAVOR AND PALATABILITY OF FOODS. PREHISTORIC PAINTINGS DEPICT EARLY MAN GATHERING WILD HONEY IN MUCH THE SAME MANNER AS IT IS GATHERED TODAY.
HONEY WAS ONE OF THE FEW PRESERVATIVES KNOW TO THE ANCIENTS. IN ADDITION TO ITS USE AS A FOOD ADDITIVE IT WAS ALSO CONSIDERED A POWERFUL SOURCE OF RESURRECTION MAGIC. PAGAN TRIBES IN THE MEDITERRANEAN ONCE PLACE THEIR DEAD IN A FETAL POSITION AND EMBALMED THEM IN A JAR OF HONEY SO THAT THEY COULD AWAIT A REBIRTH IN HEAVEN. CHRISTIAN MYTHOLOGY SAYS THAT BEES HAVE THEIR ORIGIN IN THE TEARS CHRIST SHED DURING THE CRUCIFIXION
IN THE BIBLE, 'HONEY' CAN REFER TO THE PRODUCT OF BEES OR TO A SWEET SYRUP MADE FROM GRAPES OR DATES.
THE GREAT MEDICINE
HONEY IS NOT JUST GOOD , IT'S GOOD FOR YOU. AN ANCIENT EGYPTIAN SCROLL LISTED MORE THAN 500 REMEDIES THAT INCLUDE HONEY AS ONE OF THE INGREDIENTS. MODERN SCIENCE BACKS UP THIS FOLK WISDOM. HONEY HAS BEEN PROVEN TO KILL HARMFUL BACTERIA IN THE DIGESTIVE TRACT AND WHEN RUBBED INTO MINOR WOUNDS, IT HELPS THEM HEAL FASTER. A TABLESPOON OF HONEY IN A GLASS OF MILK AT BEDTIME CAN HELP FIGHT INSOMNIA, AND THERE IS PROMISING NEW RESEARCH THAT IT CAN HELP ALLEVIATE ASTHMA SYMPTOMS.
PLEASANT WORDS ARE AS AN HONEYCOMB, SWEET TO THE SOUL, AND HEALTH TO TH BONES. PROV 16:24
HONEY WINE
1/2 CUP HONEY
1 BOTTLE DRY WHITE WINE
HONEY HAS THE POWER TO MAKE US FEEL BETTER BY IMPROVING OUR MOOD AND THINK BETTER BY STIMULATING THE PART OF THE BRAIN RESPONSIBLE FOR LEARNING.
THANK YOU ALL HONEY BEES
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SCRIPTURE CAKE
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Posted:Apr 6, 2008 3:31 pm
Last Updated:Apr 12, 2008 4:59 pm 1663 Views
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THIS IS NOT A BIBLE-ERA RECIPE, BUT A CHANCE TO TEST YOUR SCRIPTURAL KNOWLEDGE. THE RECIPE HAS BEEN PASSED AROUND FOR GENERATIONS. NOBODY KNOWS WHO THE ORIGINAL COOK WAS. SOME CLAIM IT FIRST ORIGINATED IN EUROPE, OTHERS SAY COLONIAL AMERICA.
SEE IF U CAN GUESS THE INGREDIENTS FROM THE SCRIPTURAL REFERENCE.
1 1/2 CUPS JUDGES 5:25
3 CUPS JEREMIAH 6:20
6 CUPS JEREMIAH 17:11
3 1/2 CUPS 1 KINGS 4:22
2 tsp. AMOS 4:5
A PINCH OF MATTHEW 5:13
SEVERAL TSP OF 2 CHRONICLES 9:9
1 CUP GENESIS 24:17
1 tsp 1samuel 14:25
2 CUPS DRIED NAHUM 3:12
2 CUPS 1 SAMUEL 30:12
2 cups slivered or chopped numbers 17:8
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