The Cracked Acorn

"Mighty oaks rise from cracked acorns."

c. r. van arsdale

Matthew 19:14 (..for such is the kingdom of heaven.)

Our large cities are growing and growing. Many families rely on TV and the streets to make their world. Customs,dress and even the English that we grew up with changes within these urban areas.

A few years ago, a farmer thought it nice to bring a few farm animals onto the Smithsonian Mall. Children who had never seen a horse or pony up this close were awe-ed. It was a capital event for them. These good things came to an end after the city fathers refused the farmer a permit to return the following summer.
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Can you recognize this favorite psalm written in the vernacular language for downtown young people?
   (1-3)
   You're my guide and my guard,my minder,my mentor.
   What more do I need?What's better at the centre?
   You sit me down,put my best CD on,
   And my soul remembers who I am again.

   You're with me;you comfort me.
   And you hold my swaying heart-so soft,so strong.
   You're with me;you comfort me.
   You stop them from tearing me apart-I fear no wrong.
   You show me where to go,without telling me;
   You set a value on my life,without selling me.

   You call me to the streets;you show me such good things,
   Right things with no hidden strings-
   Just your name on,and its game on.
   Your great repute,like a distant flute it comforts me..

   (4)
   I crawl though the alley of the shadow of cancer;
   I know you know the answer,and the battle won't rattle me.
   You're around,and I've found there's something about your empathy,
   Your symphony of sympathy,that comforts me.   

   (5)
   You lay out a table;you sit me down;
   My rivals arrive from the greatest to the least,
   But my cup's kept full,and my head's held high
   As you boast about me, your least priest,
   And make them toast me right through the feast.
   Boy,does it comfort me.

   (6)
   I know that your good,your best,your love and passion
   Will stalk me,steer me,stand alongside me,
   Outlast every fad and fashion,through all eternity.
   For I'm going to live with you,
   See heaven's great views from my own cosmic mews,
   No lease to renew,no terms to review,no one else to view-
   Just me and you,me and you,me and you,
   Right through,to the end of time.  (the 23rd Psalm from 'the WORD on the STREET')

You are my strength when I am weak,you are the Treasure that I seek, You are my All in All,Seeking you as a precious jewel, Lord to give up I'd be a fool Taking my sin,my cross,my shame, rising again I bless your name. You are my All in All. -popular hymn lyrics

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WHY DID THE PONY HAVE TO GARGLE?--BECAUSE IT WAS A LITTLE HORSE!
WHAT DO YOU CALL A PONY THAT LIVES NEXT DOOR?--A NEIGH-BOR!