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2 posted on 08/08/2007 5:57:26 AM PDT by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You!. Prayers said for our Heroes!)

Good morning GeeBee.. looks like I am first! gully washers on & off yesterday eased our draught. Got to chiropractor also which was good. Acrupressure on sinus/allergies; ART on tennis/golf elbow/ treatment on carpal tunnel & regular adjustments on back/neck.

Man, as the old saying goes: Getting old aint for sissies.

Will post a few pix later of my pups from last weekend (ones John took).

3 posted on 08/08/2007 6:04:01 AM PDT by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)

August 8, 2007

The Sound Of Sirens

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READ: Revelation 21:1-5

He who sat on the throne said, “Behold, I make all things new.” —Revelation 21:5

I was enjoying my son’s high school soccer game when the relative calm and normalcy of that warm September afternoon was shattered by a sound both distinctive and alarming—the sound of sirens. The shrill whine seemed out of place at such a pleasant moment, and it demanded my attention. According to singer Don Henley, a siren usually means that “somebody’s going to emergency” or “somebody’s going to jail.” He’s right. In either case, someone’s day, perhaps including the law enforcement or rescue personnel, just took a turn for the worse.

As I lost my attention on the game and thought about the siren fading into the distance, it occurred to me that sirens are a reminder of a powerful reality: Our world is sadly broken. Whether the siren tells us of criminal activity or personal tragedy, it reminds us that something is desperately wrong and needs to be made right.

At such times, it helps to remember that God sees our world in its brokenness and has pledged that one day He will wipe away the old and “make all things new” (Rev. 21:5). That promise encourages us in the hardships of life, and it provides the whisper of His comfort—a whisper that can drown out even the sound of sirens.

He is coming! “Star of Morning,”
All the faithful caught away,
When the trumpet, in a moment,
Ushers in the glad new day. —Dimmock

God’s whisper of comfort quiets the noise of our trials.

Bible in One Year: Psalms 74-76; Romans 9:16-33

4 posted on 08/08/2007 6:11:47 AM PDT by The Mayor ( A man's heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.—Proverbs 16:9)

To: GodBlessUSA; The Mayor; DollyCali; ST.LOUIE1; Aquamarine; dutchess; Mama_Bear; Billie; Allegra; ...

*Good Morning To The Finest*

*Have A Warm Fuzzy Wednesday*

12 posted on 08/08/2007 7:06:58 AM PDT by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)

To: GodBlessUSA; Billie; dutchess; DollyCali; ST.LOUIE1; JustAmy; Mrs.Nooseman; Colonel_Flagg; ...

Warm, fuzzy and taking a CATNAP
Gotta go to work now! Ugh...not that Ugh! ;D

14 posted on 08/08/2007 7:09:10 AM PDT by luvie (Thompson)

Good Morning GodBlessUSA. =^..^=

17 posted on 08/08/2007 7:19:24 AM PDT by Biggirl (A biggirl with a big heart for God's animal creation.)

To: GodBlessUSA; Mrs.Nooseman; LUV W; DollyCali; The Mayor; MEG33; ConorMacNessa; Jack Deth; ...

Good morning, y'all. Happy Warm, Fuzzy

24 posted on 08/08/2007 7:32:25 AM PDT by beachn4fun (You want real racism? I'm hated by millions around the world because I am an America (tenacious1))

36 posted on 08/08/2007 8:04:30 AM PDT by SheLion (When you're right, take up the fight!!!!!)

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37 posted on 08/08/2007 8:43:37 AM PDT by Lady Jag (The Constitution only gives people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself.)

1 doe and 1 fawn... for 1 that I know, and am fond of! Happy W arm Fuzzy Wednesday GeeBee!

40 posted on 08/08/2007 8:56:38 AM PDT by Majie Purple (I (Heart Shape Here) JESUS. ..and my Bro and FRee Republic! &The Friends/FRiends I've met here!)

Lol, the kitty waving...to cute!

Good Morning!

41 posted on 08/08/2007 8:56:48 AM PDT by stopem (God Bless the U.S.A AND the Troops who protect her, and their Commander In Chief.)

I saw that cute little booger in looking the other day! He is sassy cat!

47 posted on 08/08/2007 9:23:27 AM PDT by jaycee ("God's love still stands when all else has fallen.")

Studley gets the window seat on the airplane and racks up frequent-flyer miles...

56 posted on 08/08/2007 10:14:33 AM PDT by Diver Dave

Summer Breeze~Peterson

Thank You For Warm Fuzzy Wednesday

107 posted on 08/08/2007 2:40:32 PM PDT by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)

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