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Fun Stuff / WORD PLAYS
« Last post by Pip on Today at 02:47:51 PM »
WORD PLAYS

~ A man rushed into the doctor's office and shouted, "Doctor! I think I'm shrinking!!" The doctor calmly responded, "Now, settle down. You'll just have to be a little patient."

~ Evidence has been found that William Tell and his family were avid bowlers. However, all the league records were unfortunately destroyed in a fire. Thus we'll never know for whom the Tells bowled.

~ A marine biologist developed a race of genetically-engineered dolphins that could live forever if they were fed a steady diet of seagulls. One day, his supply of the birds ran out, so he had to go out and trap some more. On the way back, he spied two lions asleep on the road. Afraid to wake them, he gingerly stepped over them. Immediately, he was arrested and charged with transporting gulls across sedate lions for immortal porpoises.

~ There were three Native American squaws. One slept on a deer skin, one slept on an elk skin, and one slept on a hippopotamus skin. All three became pregnant and the first two each had a baby boy. The one who slept on the hippopotamus skin had twin boys. This goes to prove that the squaw of the hippopotamus is equal to the sons of the squaws of the other two hides.

~ Back in the 1800's the Tates Watch Company of Massachusetts wanted to produce other products and, since they already made the cases for pocket watches, decided to market compasses for the pioneers traveling west. It turned out that although their watches were of finest quality, their compasses were so bad that people often ended up in Canada or Mexico rather than California. This, of course, is the origin of the expression, "He who has a Tates is lost!"

~ A famous Viking explorer returned home from a voyage and found his name missing from the town register. His wife insisted on complaining to the local civic official, who apologized profusely saying, "I must have taken Leif off my census."
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Christian / Re: Devotions
« Last post by Pip on Today at 02:45:27 PM »
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Strength To Be Content
May 30, 2024
by Karen Wingate

“I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:13 (NIV)

After a family gathering, my daughter walked into our living room and found me in tears. “I miss your sister,” I explained through choked sobs.

My other daughter had recently moved thousands of miles away, prohibiting us from visiting each other. Friends tried to console me, suggesting text messages and Zoom calls. It’s not the same, I wanted to retort.  I longed to see her face, to spend the evening playing games and talking about books as we always did when she visited. How could I be content with her absence when I missed her so much?

In Scripture, the Apostle Paul told his friends in Philippi that he had learned to be content no matter the circumstances (Philippians 4:11). Paul struggled to meet basic needs like food and housing as he maintained his on-the-road ministry. But he shared in Philippians 4 that whether he had or didn’t have enough, whether he was full or went to bed hungry, he could be content.  The Greek word Paul used for “content” could also mean “self-sufficient” or “self-reliant,” describing the ability to carry on despite one's current life situation. Whether we face an empty table or empty chairs, contentment enables us not to let those circumstances devastate or paralyze us.  But how?

Paul’s answer comes in our key verse: “I can do all this through him who gives me strength” (Philippians 4:13).

It’s hard to face the lack of family or the dearth of basic provisions. God doesn’t ask us to shove our emotions or desires to the side. But He does offer His strength so we can keep moving forward.  A few verses later, Paul reassures us of God’s provision: “My God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:19, NIV).

I’ve seen God do this. After my daughter moved away, God brought us closer to other family members. We enjoyed family gatherings in new ways. And God connected me with new friends, developing stronger relationships than I’d ever had in my adult life. Most of all, I knew I could handle missing my daughter because God would give me and her the strength we needed to be content with where He had us in this season of life.  Maybe you miss someone who has moved miles away or moved to their final address in heaven. It can be heart-wrenching, I know, especially during certain seasons of the year when you see other families planning happy events. Friend, you can keep holding on but not by yourself. God is available to give you the strength, comfort and wisdom you need to be content with where He has you at this moment.
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The Lounge / Re: Members birthdays
« Last post by Pip on December 19, 2024, 06:23:03 PM »
Happy Birthday Munchroom
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One Step At A Time / Re: fighting depression and getting back in shape
« Last post by Amanda_George on December 19, 2024, 01:07:56 PM »
Great work, Jali!
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The Lounge / Re: Members birthdays
« Last post by Amanda_George on December 19, 2024, 11:59:06 AM »
Munchroom is celebrating a milestone birthday today!   :excited:
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One Step At A Time / Re: fighting depression and getting back in shape
« Last post by Pip on December 17, 2024, 05:45:53 PM »
 :m121:
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One Step At A Time / Re: fighting depression and getting back in shape
« Last post by jali on December 17, 2024, 01:46:02 PM »
Hi guy's

finished another one, just before the new year, hope you like it,

Donald trump victory speech animated

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1x_94QLVAw
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The Lounge / Re: Members birthdays
« Last post by Pip on December 16, 2024, 07:29:05 PM »
Sorry I missed your birthdays ArmyWAG-X, peaches and musicken, hope you all had a good day.
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Welcome our 'NEW MEMBERS'!! / Re: Welcome to New Members
« Last post by Amanda_George on December 14, 2024, 06:13:51 AM »
:sSig-hi: and :sign0016: along!
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The Lounge / Re: Members birthdays
« Last post by Amanda_George on December 14, 2024, 05:55:42 AM »
We've got 3 birthday bods on the forum today!

Happy birthday wishes go to ArmyWAG-X and to peaches and also to musicken!
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