Month: August 2007

  • Who is Jesus?

    In chemistry, He turned water to wine.
    In biology, He was born without the normal conception;
    In physics, He disapproved the law of gravity when He ascended into heaven;
    In economics, He disapproved the law of diminishing return by feeding 5000 men with two fishes & 5 loaves of bread;
    In medicine, He cured the sick and the blind without administering a single dose of drugs,
    In history, He is the beginning and the end;
    In government, He said that he shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Prince of Peace;
    In religion, He said no one comes to the Father except through him;
    So. Who is He? He is Jesus!


    Join me and let's celebrate him; He is worthy.
    In God I've found everything!


    The Greatest Man in History
    Jesus had no servants, yet they called Him Master.
    Had no degree, yet they called Him Teacher.
    Had no medicines, yet they called Him Healer.
    He had no army, yet kings feared Him.
    He won no military battles, yet He conquered the world.
    He committed no crime, yet they crucified Him.
    He was buried in a tomb, yet He lives today.
    I feel honored to serve such a Leader who loves us!

  • Record crowd recalls Elvis 30 years gone

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    Under a scorching sun at Graceland, his beloved home, fans streamed by Elvis Presley's grave on Thursday, the 30th anniversary of the death of the king of rock `n' roll. It was, for most, a time to remember. Dozens of large floral displays sent by fans from around the world surrounded a walkway leading to the garden. Teddy bears, single red roses and other small offerings covered the grave.

    Presley, who died at Graceland on Aug. 16, 1977, is buried in a small garden beside the famous white-columned house. Graceland was also swarmed Wednesday by fans who turned out for the annual overnight "candlelight vigil" to the garden. Waiting for it to start, many sat or stood for hours in temperatures that hit 106 degrees.

    By the time it began at 9:30 p.m. EST, a tightly packed crowd stretched almost a quarter mile, filling all five lanes of Elvis Presley Boulevard in front of Graceland. By the time it finished, the overnight event drew what was estimated to be record numbers. "According to our guys who do special events, and they're experts at counting heads, their estimate is somewhere around 40,000," said police spokesman Vince Higgins.

    Jack Soden, chief executive of Elvis Presley Enterprises, the company that runs Graceland, said he was given a police estimate of 50,000 participants and considered that on the low side. "It was just amazing," Soden said. "Everything about this week has been bigger and stronger, with more people and more attendance everywhere."

    The graveside procession went on through the night and was still under way when regular Graceland tours were ready to begin at 8 a.m. Thursday, Soden said. "A lot of fans all over the world had anticipated this would be a big year," he said, "and that had a tendency to become a self-fulfilling prophecy."

    The city's Convention and Visitors Bureau predicted up to 75,000 visitors would be in Memphis for the anniversary this year. Almost 600,000 tourists visit Graceland each year, with a capacity attendance of more than 40,000 touring the residence during the anniversary week.

  • Jewel_of_the_forrest This sign, which has been placed in two places as you are entering Jasper Texas, was designed by Vickie (Bell) Saltzman.  It was submitted to an artist and the city council approved it and it was built.  I believe it looks very nice, great job Vickie.  Vickie said she has met with a council person and they are going to do a photo shoot with her and the sign and she will be recognized for her part of coming up with this name and logo.  I think it looks real good and my congratulations go out to Vickie. 

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