Posted on 12/09/2007 6:34:59 PM PST by The Mayor
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HALL OF FAME #19 THE WEEKEND THREAD T.G.I.F. at the Finest |
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Thanks for my favorite thread...and thank you for your
service....then and now.
Thank you Dubya!
Thank you Luv W... I found some old pictures I’ll have to upload of me in 1976 with my Class A’s on. Boy was I young.
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December 10, 2007
READ: Matthew 2:1-12
Those who turn many to righteousness [shall shine] like the stars forever and ever. Daniel 12:3
Many today seek stardom by trying to get into the media spotlight. But a young Jewish captive achieved stardom in a better way.
When Daniel and his friends were taken captive by a ruthless invading nation, it was unlikely that they would be heard from again. But the godly young men soon distinguished themselves as intelligent and trustworthy.
When the king had a dream that his wise men could not repeat nor interpret, he condemned them to death. After a night of prayer with his friends, Daniel received from God the content of the dream and its interpretation. As a result, the king promoted Daniel to be his chief advisor (see Dan. 2).
If the story ended there, it would be remarkable enough. But some scholars believe that Daniels influence in Babylon made people aware of messianic prophecies about a Savior who would be born in Bethlehem. Daniels teaching may have been the reason that 500 years later wise men from the East followed a star to a remote and unfamiliar part of the world to find an infant King, worship Him, and return to their country with the good news of Gods incredible journey to earth (Matt. 2:1-12).
By turning others to righteousness, we, like Daniel, can become a star that will shine forever.
Mornin Meg. Great job!
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Brrr Big change here in the weather..no more 80 degree days..It’s 37 and raining..Thank you for our Military Tribute and Our Daily Bread, Mayor.
He is very lovable for sure!
Love ‘Old St.Nick’ this morning!
See you all sometimes today....going to a ladies luncheon at my church today. Getting ready to fix macaroni and cheese. I would rather stay out of the rain here. For several days, the weather here has reminded me of misty, foggy London!
Good morning, Mayor - great thread and Pledge!
Good morning, Luv - how are you doing today?
Good morning, jaycee - how’s it going?
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