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[colorado tanker]

If you can get wire, can you get DSL? We've got DSL and it's almost as fast as cable.

[snippy_about_it]

Nope. Bell South says no way. Believe me I tried everything I could before resigning myself to the dreaded truth.

[snippy_about_it]

Most places open after church, after about 1 o'clock, some are closed. The pace of life is much slower down here, no one is in a hurry but we'll just slow down ourselves and enjoy it.

[snippy_about_it]

btw, do the pine beetles look like other beetles? How will we know if we have them.

We have lots of toads, LOL.

[Humal]

We never really "saw" the beetles. The way we first knew something was wrong was when the tops of the trees started turning brown. It seems to start from the top and works down the trees canopy. Then, when we looked at the trunk we could see hundreds of little holes in the outer bark. After the tree was dead, thick layers of the bark would come off, and we could see larvae on the underside.

I don't know if there is anything that can save the tree. One horticulture site I checked said to remove the infected tree and all the pine trees in a wide area around the infected tree.

Some people don't like pine trees, but I love them -- especially on a rainy/misty day. I love to walk among them then. The drip of drops from their needles; the strong smell of pine; and the misty look of the air makes for such a calming setting. During the day, they make a nice thick canopy to block the sun and lower the temperature.

[The Mayor]

September 22, 2006

Mixing-Bowl Musings

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READ: Luke 18:18-27

The things which are impossible with men are possible with God. —Luke 18:27

Countless times I’ve heard myself say, “I’m going to bake a cake.” Then one day I realized that I’ve never baked a cake in my life—only my oven can do that. I simply mix the right ingredients and allow the oven to do its part. Through that division of labor, I have the joy of seeing others taste and enjoy delicious cake.

God used my mixing-bowl musings to clarify a dilemma I once had after starting a neighborhood Bible study. It was one thing to bring my neighbors together to study the Bible, but seeing them believe and follow Christ was another. I felt powerless. Suddenly I saw the obvious. Like baking cakes, making Christians was impossible for me, but not for God. I had blended the right ingredients—an open home, friendship, love. Now I had to trust the Holy Spirit, through His Word, to do His work. When I cooperated with that division of labor, I had the joy of seeing others taste of God’s goodness.

In Luke 18:18-27, Jesus so vividly described some hindrances to saving faith that His listeners began to wonder if anyone could be saved. Do you feel that way about someone? Be encouraged by the Lord’s strong reminder that there are some things that only God can do. Saving people is one of them. —Joanie Yoder

The Lord’s the only one who can
Transform a person’s heart;
But when we share God’s saving truth,
We play a crucial part.  —Sper

We sow the seed, but God brings the harvest.

Bible in One Year: Bible in One Year; Ecclesiastes 10-12; Galatians 1

[Soaring Feather]

Good morning, FOXHOLE!

[xsmommy]

hi, bent. i wasn't sure where to direct this, so i will ask you. i just spoke to my sisterinlaw. she is a big fan of Jeopardy and she said last night that Alex Trebek referred in a question to MILITARY INTELLIGENCE being an oxymoron. i wondered if anyone else had seen it, and mostly i wanted to post the link to the form where this can be complained about. The supercilious jerk is Canadian, so if he has such a low opinion of our military, perhaps he should go back up there and let THEIR's protect him! in any event, it was the 9/21 show and the contact info is HERE THanks!

[Soaring Feather]

Hi mommy.


I think that some FReepers think I am Canadian, I am not. I do not like them saying negative things about our Military, their rears are safe due to the USA!

I don't watch game shows. ;)


Thanks for thinking about me though.

[xsmommy]

well basically i was just looking to publicize the controversy so that military-minded freepers might complain. i had no idea anyone thought YOU were canadian.

[Soaring Feather]

LOL


Thanks for spreading the word mommy!

[investigateworld]

Someone please explain to a old ground pounder, why the German ships have numerous port holes vs. US ship, apparently of later design, that don't?

TIA

[snippy_about_it]

Most of ours are long leaf pines, really pretty especially when a breeze blows those long needles.

[Humal]

I believe they are called lob lolly pines. That's what we had.

[The Mayor]

September 23, 2006

Finding The Flow

READ: John 7:33-43

He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water. —John 7:38

While using a computer to edit a video presentation, a colleague and I were greeted one morning by the on-screen error message: UNABLE TO FIND THE FLOW. Whatever the software program meant by those words, it brought to mind the popular saying, “Go with the flow.” To some people that means behaving as most other people do without trying to swim against the current of the culture. To others it speaks of being more accepting of circumstances without trying to control everything that happens.

But for followers of the Lord, there’s another dimension of going with the flow. Jesus said: “If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink.  He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water” (John 7:37-38). Christ spoke of the Holy Spirit, who would make His home in every believer. In a very real sense, when we invite Christ into our lives, the Flow finds us and we find the Flow. From then on, we are recipients and conduits of living water—the eternal source of thirst-quenching satisfaction for our souls. The indwelling Holy Spirit carries us along by a power and purpose greater than ourselves.

As channels of God’s living water, we are free to go with His flow. —David C. McCasland

Father, thank You for Your Spirit,
Fill us with His love and power;
Change us into Christ’s own image
Day by day and hour by hour.  —Anon.

What Jesus accomplished for us, the Holy Spirit works out in us.

Bible in One Year: Bible in One Year;   Song of Solomon 1-3; Galatians 2

[Wneighbor]

Bitty Girl got her hair cut in a nice bob. She looks adorable! I don't have a pic to post, though.

Well, I had to scroll through the rest of the posts after I read that to see if there was a pic posted yet. I know it must be cute as a bug. :-)

I was working up in Ft. Worth for about a week. Working constantly. But, Myranda did come down from Gainsville to visit and have me take her to Joe T's. That was a week ago - was thinkin' 'bout ya'll then too.

[Soaring Feather]

Hello, hello FOXHOLE, anyone around??

[snippy_about_it]

Hi miss feather, we're here for a minute anyway.

[Soaring Feather]

Well my goodness, hello snippy and Sam! So nice to hear from you.

How is everything working out for you?? Getting settled in and all that I mean.

Fall has arrived in NY. We are into the rains now and temps are doing down into the 40s tomorrow night. The temps won't stay down that low yet, it will warm up and get cooler as we fall into fall. How's that! LOL

[snippy_about_it]

LOL. We're falling into fall to, I hope! It actually got down into the 50's. 80's for highs, 91 today but you can tell cooler weather is on the way and we're looking forward to it. Sam is still busy clearing the land and we are working on putting the NC property on the market, pray for a quick sale!