Posted on 06/01/2004 5:08:06 AM PDT by The Mayor
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'Mornin' Mayor! What a great pledge graphic (chills, goosebumps). And the verse to your devotional is one of my favorites. I CAN withstand temptation. I'm not alone---ever.
'Mornin' to all the Finest. Hope everyone had a good Memorial Day remembering all our military folks both past and present, especially those who paid the ultimate price for our freedom.
MMmmmmmmmm ! coffee rolls! I like the frosting best..
Morning Lakeside, Yes I love the Pledge graphic found it last night.
Read: Matthew 4:1-11
God . . . will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but . . . will also make the way of escape. —1 Corinthians 10:13
Bible In One Year: 2 Chronicles 15-16; John 12:27-50
Wanda Johnson, a single mother with five children, was on her way to the pawn shop, where she was hoping to get a loan of $60 for her TV set. Then something bizarre happened. As an armored truck filled with sacks of money drove past her, its rear door flew open, and a bag dropped out. Wanda stopped and picked up the sack. When she counted the cash, she found that it totaled $160,000.
A battle raged in her soul. That money would pay all her bills and provide for the needs of her children. But it wasn't hers to keep.
After a fierce 4-hour struggle with her moral convictions, Wanda called the police and turned in the money. Her sense of doing the right thing won a victory over the temptation to keep what wasn't hers to keep.
How strong is your ethical fiber? Will it break down if you are faced with an enticing chance to do something wrong? Adam and Eve, as well as Jesus, were attacked by Satan on three fronts: the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life (1 John 2:16). Our first parents succumbed to the serpent's solicitation (Genesis 3:1-6). Jesus did not (Matthew 4:1-11).
No matter what evil is pressuring us, let's follow Jesus' example and do what's right. —Vernon Grounds
Mornin', everybody ! Happy Tuesday !
Good Morning Meek....
May God bless them all.
Thanks for bringing us the Truth. Wish everyone taught this to their children, we'd have a much better world.
Amen and so true Aqua!
Monday on Tuesday eh? I think I'm gonna be confused all week - then again, it doesn't take much for that to happen.
Salute to FR's Finest... Proud to be a member.
I'll be cofused all week too!
But I always am with the short weeks.
Bible study for Marines sees interest grow like 'wildfire'
By Matthew Barkalow
OJOJIHARA MANEUVER AREA, SENDAI, Japan (BP)--"These meetings have been spreading through the company like a wildfire, and I'm very thankful for that."
So prayed Cpl. Michael Anderson, while his head was bowed, eyes were closed and hands were interlocked with two other Marines during a Bible study earlier this year.
When Marines and sailors of F Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division stepped foot on the training grounds for Exercise Forest Light, a small group of Christian Marines began what they planned to be nightly classes discussing the Bible and how that information could pertain to their current situation. But as the exercise progressed, the number of attendees did as well.
Anderson, a Baltimore native, said the Bible studies started out with an attendance of 20 and climbed to more than 50 a night in a matter of just one week.
"I think the reason so many Marines have started coming is because it helps them to get closer to God," Anderson said. "It helps them to deal with problems they have on a daily basis because if they know God is taking care of them, they get through them."
Shaun Oates, a 1st Plt. rifleman, said the Marines and sailors also come there to learn more about God.
"It can build a lot of people's faith during an exercise and also help them to become better Marines," the Charlotte, N.C., native said.
Lance Cpl. Danny Brannon said he came out of curiosity.
"Someone came up to me and told me about it and I figured I'd see what it was all about," said the Fentress County, Tenn. native. "This was my first time going to something like this and I'm glad I did because I learned what the Word of God is about."
According to Sgt. Aaron Zielinske, one of the goals of the Bible studies is to help those who are unfamiliar with the Bible and Jesus Christ to become more aware.
The Bible studies also offer fellowship and association among Christians.
"There are a lot of Christians in this company and it is important to have fellowship all the time," Zielinske said. "Hanging out with other Christians helps them get a closer relationship with God and offers better associates."
He added that one of the most important reasons to have Bible studies in the field is to acquire patience.
"Studying helps us to become more patient and cope with our problems," he said. "If we ask God, have faith and act according to His will, it will happen."
Gail's rolls will be deeeelish with the coffee. : )
Morning, sweetheart. : )
Mornin' Louie.
Got plans to meet Jim Rob?
Hi Ya Louie!
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