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That's How Much I Love You by Max Lucado http://www.animated-gifs.eu/phone-24...capes/0324.gif Untethered by time, God sees us all. From the backwoods of Virginia to the business district of London; from the Vikings to the astronauts, from the cave-dwellers to the kings, from the hut-builders to the finger-pointers to the rock-stackers, he sees us. Vagabonds and ragamuffins all, he saw us before we were born. And he loves what he sees. Flooded by emotion. Overcome by pride, the Starmaker turns to us, one by one, and says, “You are my child. I love you dearly. I’m aware that someday you’ll turn from me and walk away. But I want you to know, I’ve already provided you a way back.” And to prove it, he did something extraordinary. Stepping from the throne, he removed his robe of light and wrapped himself in skin: pigmented, human skin. The light of the universe entered a dark, wet womb. He who angels worship nestled himself in the placenta of a peasant, was birthed into the cold night, and then slept on cow’s hay. Mary didn’t know whether to give him milk or give him praise, but she gave him both since he was, as near as she could figure, hungry and holy. Joseph didn’t know whether to call him Junior or Father. But in the end called him Jesus, since that’s what the angel said and since he didn’t have the faintest idea what to name a God he could cradle in his arms. Neither Mary nor Joseph said it as bluntly as my Sara, but don’t you think their heads tilted and their minds wondered, “What in the world are you doing, God?” Or, better phrased, “God, what are you doing in the world?” “Can anything make me stop loving you?” God asks. “Watch me speak your language, sleep on your earth, and feel your hurts. Behold the maker of sight and sound as he sneezes, coughs, and blows his nose. You wonder if I understand how you feel? Look into the dancing eyes of the kid in Nazareth; that’s God walking to school. Ponder the toddler at Mary’s table; that’s God spilling his milk. “You wonder how long my love will last? Find your answer on a splintered cross, on a craggy hill. That’s me you see up there, your maker, your God, nail-stabbed and bleeding. Covered in spit and sin-soaked. That’s your sin I’m feeling. That’s your death I’m dying. That’s your resurrection I’m living. That’s how much I love you.” |
Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass. It's about learning how to dance in the rain... - Vivian Greene
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Having been brought up in the church, I did not know what they meant by a Higher Power, a spiritual program and how it differed from my religious upbringing. This helped me to open my mind to other things, to not shut out other religions and thoughts. The program is meant to include all people. I think so often it is our attitude behind the words and actions that make the difference. As I often say, when I need an attitude adjustment, I know I need to go to a meeting. http://www.animated-gifs.eu/mammals-dogs/0255.gif |
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Zodiac flower signs are based on the astrological zodiac signs. These are provided here as another method of self-discovery. http://www.whats-your-sign.com/zodiac-flower-signs.html http://www.whats-your-sign.com/image...aningsWren.jpg Nature has a message if we are but ready to hear. |
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http://www.whats-your-sign.com/nativ...l-symbols.html My birth date is April 1 and my rebirth date, August 21. http://www.whats-your-sign.com/image...gnMeanings.jpg Your Native American moon sign can be determined according to the month in which you were born. Each month experiences one full moon (sometimes two). That full moon within the month you were born expresses certain aspects of your personality. Read your personality type within the month you were born - it will convey unique illumination about yourself. http://www.whats-your-sign.com/nativ...oon-signs.html |
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"Don't buy friends because after your money is finished they will end up being your enemy for free. Invest in real estate instead." Michael Smith --- Saint John's - Antigua and Barbuda http://cdn-2.motivateus.com/images/f...mit-lauren.jpg Submitted by Lauren Covington |
"The most used excuse ever: "I CAN'T". It's an easy out. Basically it is a forfeit without even trying. The truth is that when you say, "I CAN'T", you don't want it bad enough. The effort that you will have to put into it outweighs the outcome. Most people will agree with you and let you go about your business. It's up to you to decide that you CAN and WILL. Together you will do the impossible."
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http://cdn-6.motivateus.com/images/j...ive-eagles.jpg When we can't find what we need within us, pray for the willingness to be honest, open minded, and willing. What is our motive and intent? Pray for a spiritual awakening, sufficient to bring about recovery. |
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