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Finally, beloved, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. (Philippians 4:8, NRSV)
Friends, it's nearly Thanksgiving in the U.S. and it's the time of year when we are pressed to name things for which we are thankful. I want to offer a twist on the usual lists and use Paul's letter to the church at Philippi as a model. Name five things that are true, honorable, just, pure, pleasing, commendable, excellent or worthy of praise. These could be people, organizations, acts, ideas, works of art, pieces of music--whatever comes to mind for you.
Clearly, Molly the Blogging Dog belongs on such a list. Thanks to jo(e) for the great picture of Molly.
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Here is my list!
ReplyDeleteSorry this was late; we're still working out the kinks in our new posting schedule.
Thanks for helping me focusing on being thankful. I love the picture of Molly =) I played here
ReplyDeleteI am quite sure I've never been this early to the commenting game! I HAD to use Molly's pic in my random, scattered posting!
ReplyDeleteI posted Molly's picture as well - she's so beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteI posted here.
I apologize I will not be participating this week.
ReplyDeleteMolly is one of God's "thoughts, gentle and mild", a phrase from one of my favorite hymns.
ReplyDeleteSuch loving, caring eyes she has.
I played here music and art included.
listening to the goo-goo dolls and posting this
ReplyDeleteThanks Songbird- this reminded me to raise my eyes and to be thankful again!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Songbird. This was a needed reminder. I posted, along with a black and white photo of which I am proud, right here.
ReplyDeleteMolly is so cute!
ReplyDeletejo(e) got better pictures of her than I ever do!
ReplyDeleteI haven't played but I just had to say that I LOVE that picture of Molly. That is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI played here It's short, though, too many words required to go into papers this weekend.
ReplyDeleteHere is my T on T post for this Friday Five
ReplyDeletepictures and music and poetry here
ReplyDeleteMolly is super cute!
ReplyDeleteI played at my place. Thanks for reminding me to say thanks! Blessings!
Thank you, everyone, for the compliments!
ReplyDeleteI am playing today, right over here!!
I played as well. This was kind of a hard one for some reason.
ReplyDeleteI really had to work at this one. Thanks for giving me a reason to.
ReplyDeleteWon't have time to play until much later if at all, but wanted to say that Molly is lovely and the question very thought-provoking. If I can't play, will surely be back to read and ponder.
ReplyDeleteWow there's only 19 comments! I'm usually into the 40s when I post. I played here.
ReplyDeleteThanks. I needed that.
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ReplyDeleteFor some reason the first link did not work. So that's my delete up there, sorry.
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I played here, if not excellently.
ReplyDeleteI loved thinking about these things.
ReplyDeletethis was hard, which makes me super glad I did it!
ReplyDeleteWonderful Five. Enjoyed this one. Now back to work.
ReplyDeleteI played here.
ReplyDeleteI played thinking about these things.
ReplyDeleteNow, I need to go walk my dogs before it gets dark...yeah, and it's only 3pm...
I'll back soon to read all your blogs!
Good idea! Here are my five.
ReplyDeleteGreat twist, Songbird! (And great Molly picture, of course). Thinking on these things
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Better late than never
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Great thinking this! It helps get the idea that we need to look at these things more often than we likely do.
ReplyDeleteMy computer has been off-on and will shut down until I find the problem. Since it's going now...I'm taking time finally to share where
I played .
I did a short play here. It’s good to be home… and I missed y’all. There are some really... really... good plays posted today!!!
ReplyDeleteLove that Molly Dog pic. She hath clean hands and a pure heart for sure! My own purehearted ones are over here, along with other items.
ReplyDeleteHere is my list and I have some youtube to go along with it.
ReplyDeleteI am thankful for Friday Five - that's my #6.
Here is my list.
It's been a busy week here in Lake Wobegon, my hometown...
ReplyDeleteWell, it ain't Lake Wobegon, but I did include a GK quote, as well as pictures of an ugly birthday cake and a literal "carrot top." Stop by and see for yourself!
Here's my list!
ReplyDeleteI couldn't pass by this one. I've been quoting Phil.4:8 35+ years and counting. You can find my thoughts here.
ReplyDeleteI played. Thanks; this was fun.
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ReplyDeleteI'm posting a little slow , but here it is:
ReplyDeleteI'm still trying to make this work:
ReplyDeleteI'm a little late, but my list of various things is here.
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