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RE: Inspirations From Santa - 7/1/2008 11:34:40 AM
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Happy IVGLDSW Day !
Today is International Very Good Looking, Dang Smart Woman's Day, so please
send this message to someone you think fits this description. Please do not
send it back to me as I have already received it from a Very Good Looking,
Dang Smart Woman! And remember this *motto* to live by: Life should NOT be a
journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive
and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one
hand, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "WOO HOO what
a ride!" Have a wonderful day!
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RE: Inspirations From Santa - 7/1/2008 12:09:12 PM
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James posted this in the "Inspirations" thread last year on July 4th. I thought it was worth repeating. Thanks James.
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ORIGINAL: armydude
If I may, I would like to post something here as well. I was browsing through YouTube and saw this.
For anyone that loves the Star Spangled Banner as much as I do, this is a hanky alert! It's a beautiful song sang beautifully by the Isaacs.
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RE: Inspirations From Santa - 7/1/2008 12:24:06 PM
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Jesus Divine 4th of July Poem
We gather round to celebrate
On Independence Day
Pay homage to our country
As the children run and play.
With barbeques and picnics
And fireworks in the air
The flag we own is proudly flown
To show how much we care.
The stars and stripes spell freedom
She waves upon the breeze
While bursts of colors can be seen
Above the towering trees.
This is all quite wonderful
We revel in delight
But God above in divine love
Has brought this day to light.
With just a stroke of liberty
A touch of His divine great hand
He gave democracy to us
And helped this country stand.
The stripes upon our stately flag
Were touched by His sweet grace
Each star of white that shines so bright
Reflects His divine loving face.
So as you turn to face the flag
For battles that were fought
Be filled with pride for those who died
And freedoms that were bought.
But don?t forget to thank the One
That gives the bright display
The reason why we paint the sky
On Independence Day
This Jesus divine 4th of July poem
was written by Marilyn Ferguson.
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RE: Inspirations From Santa - 7/1/2008 6:47:10 PM
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PRICE OF FREEDOM
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RE: Inspirations From Santa - 7/2/2008 3:03:04 PM
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Santa, I remember a few years ago at SDC in Branson they had a wonderful open air show that was all about love of our country with singing and flag waving and celebrating the 4th. It was one of the best shows I have ever seen. Reading through your inspirations reminded me of that. I have really enjoyed your posts because I really love this country. Thanks so much!!!
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RE: Inspirations From Santa - 7/2/2008 4:53:50 PM
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Thanks Judy.
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RE: Inspirations From Santa - 7/4/2008 10:53:38 AM
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Smokymtnsanta
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JESUS on the Fourth of July
I have posted many tributes to our Great Nation in the past few days but this is the best one yet. Read it carefully and give thanks to God for our Great Country, the USA.
Click on link below:
http://www.alighthouse.com/july.htm
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RE: Inspirations From Santa - 7/5/2008 10:08:35 PM
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THE FINAL INSPECTION
The Marine stood and faced God, Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining, Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, Marine, How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek? To My Church have you been true?"
The soldier squared his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
Because those of us who carry guns, Can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays, And at times my talk was tough.
And sometimes I've been violent, Because the world is awfully rough.
But, I never took a penny, That wasn't mine to keep...
Though I worked a lot of overtime, When the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help, Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God, forgive me, I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place, Among the people here.
They never wanted me around, Except to calm their fears
If you've a place for me here, Lord, It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much, But if you don't, I'll understand.
There was a silence all around the throne, Where the saints had often trod.
As the Marine waited quietly, For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, you Marine, You've borne your burdens well.
Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets, You've done your time in Hell."
~Author Unknown~
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RE: Inspirations From Santa - 7/6/2008 9:53:00 PM
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To the point:
A Sunday school teacher decided to have her young class
memorize one of the most quoted passages in the Bible:
Psalm 23. She gave the youngsters a month to learn the chapter.
Little Sammy was excited about the task, but he just couldn't
remember the Psalm. After much practice, he could barely get
past the first line. On the day that the kids were scheduled
to recite Psalm 23 in front of the congregation, Little Sammy was
very nervous.
When it was his turn, he stepped up to the microphone and
said proudly, "The Lord is my Shepherd, and that's all I
need to know."
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RE: Inspirations From Santa - 7/6/2008 9:58:34 PM
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Are You Jesus? (Tissue Alert)
As you read this think about what you would do!
"Excuse me, Are you Jesus?"
This is really powerful and makes one think!!!! A few years ago, a group of salesmen went to a regional sales convention in Chicago.
They had assured their wives that they would be home in plenty of
time for Friday night's dinner.
In their rush, with tickets and briefcases, one of these salesmen
inadvertently kicked over a table which held a display of apples. Apples flew everywhere.
Without stopping or looking back, they all managed to reach the plane in time for their nearly missed boarding.
ALL BUT ONE !!!
He paused, took a deep breath, got in touch with his feelings, and experienced a twinge of compassion for the girl whose apple stand had been overturned.
He told his buddies to go on without him, waved good-bye,
told one of them to call his wife when they arrived at their
home destination and explain his taking a later flight.
Then he returned to the terminal where the apples were all over the
terminal floor. He was glad he did.
The 16 year old girl was totally blind! She was softly crying, tears running down her cheeks in frustration, and at the same time helplessly groping for her spilled produce as the crowd swirled about her, no one stopping and no one to care for her plight.
The salesman knelt on the floor with her, gathered up the apples,
put them back on the table and helped organize her display. As
he did this, he noticed that many of them had become battered
and bruised; these he set aside in another basket.
When he had finished, he pulled out his wallet and said to the
girl, "Here, please take this $40 for the damage we did. Are you okay?"
She nodded through her tears. He continued on with, "I hope we
didn't spoil your day too badly."
As the salesman started to walk away, the bewildered blind girl
called out to him, "Mister...." He paused and turned to look back
into those blind eyes. She continued, "Are you Jesus?"
He stopped in mid-stride, and he wondered. Then slowly he
made his way to catch the later flight with that question
burning and bouncing about in his soul: "Are you Jesus?"
Do people mistake you for Jesus? That's our destiny, is it not?
To be so much like Jesus that people cannot tell the
difference as we live and interact with a world that is blind to
His love, life and grace.
If we claim to know Him, we should live, walk and act as He
would. Knowing Him is more than simply quoting Scripture
and going to church. It's actually living the Word as life unfolds
day to day.
You are the apple of His eye even though we, too, have been bruised
by a fall.
He stopped what He was doing and picked you and me up on a
hill called Calvary and paid in full for our damaged fruit.
GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY And may JESUS keep you safe and joyful!
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RE: Inspirations From Santa - 7/7/2008 9:54:50 AM
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Singing News has a daily devotional e-letter that you can subscribe to on their home page. Early each morning you receive a devotional currently by Dr. Charles Stanley in your mail-box. A great way to start the day.
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RE: Inspirations From Santa - 7/8/2008 9:37:56 AM
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Once again Santa I have read your recent post with a mixture of smiles and tears. Thank you for this thread and all the Inspiration you provide.
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RE: Inspirations From Santa - 7/8/2008 11:06:24 AM
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Thanks Sam. I appreciate the kind words.
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RE: Inspirations From Santa - 7/8/2008 2:01:18 PM
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Hi Santa, Just stopped by to get my inspirations for the day. As always--I love them.
Hope you are having a great day.
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