New Every Morning~April 18

[Etta Sue]

MODERATOR LARRY!!!

[Marilyn]

CONGRATUALTIONS LARRY HANNA THE MODERATOR FOR THE NEW FORUM
Whatever it may be.

Marilyn

[Etta Sue]

I have been up since 7AM but just now posting.  Seems like my plans for the day have went awry!  I called Ivalou, then she came over here.  Seems there are some problems in the family.  I may post a prayer request in the Have You Prayed About It? section.  

I am amazed at what I learn about the Bible after reading the same scripture several times.  Today, the 'Our Daily Bread' gave me a lesson.  The scripture reading was Luke 23:32-49....about the two thieves at Jesus' crucifixion.  I am not very good at putting things in my own words so I will type out what ODB said in reply to the verses...

There were three crosses on Calvary's hill.  On one was man dying in sin--he did not accept Jesus.  On another was a man dying to sin--he trusted Jesus as Savior and Lord (Luke 23:40-43).  And on the middle cross was One dying for sin.
He could die for others because He was God's Son and had no sin of His own.  The center cross made all the difference for those two men hanging beside Jesus--the difference between an eternal hell and an eternal heaven.

The whole world is represented by those two thieves and their response to the Lord Jesus.  I see in the three crucified individuals a picture of the sinner, the saint, and the Savior.  

A man was asked to receive Christ but put it off saying, "Oh, don't bother me now.  There is always the eleventh hour.  Remember the dying thief."  He was shocked when the persistent Christian said pointedly, "Which thief?  Remember, there were two!"  The man responded, "That's right.  I had forgotten that.  I meant the saved one!"  That very night he decided to trust Jesus for his salvation.

Look in faith now to the One in heaven who one hung in the middle cross.  You too will hear His word of forgiveness and hope.  --Henry Bosch

When Jesus Christ my Savior suffered loss,
He game Himself because He saw my need;
It was my sin that nailed Him to the cross--
I cannot blame another for the deed.  --Hess

I knew there were two thieves with Christ.  Now I know why.

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"Love, like spring rains, is pretty hard to be in the middle of without getting some on you."

[Marilyn]

Thank you Etta Sue for sharing the devotion fro the daily bread with us.
Today is the day of Salvation.

Marilyn

[Anthony]

Just a quick note of congratulations on being the moderator of the new forum.  I now what it is, it's the keep fit area.  Larry and Pat are going to lead us in an early morning jog every day  Seriously, thank you Larry for being to help out with the new forum.  Your contribution to the site is very valuable and I look forward to hearing more about it.

Anthony.

[Janet]

WELCOME GLOBAL MODERATOR LARRY!!  GOD BLESS YOU AS YOU WORK WITH US ON CP!!

[Jerry L. Sowers]

Congratulations Global Moderator Larry Hanna!

[Al Moak]

Trish - remember that housework is God's work - 'cause He owns the house!

Larry - you're just the man for it!
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[joyce robson]

Good Evening to all,

Been away again but this time I was ill.

Caught a head cold that lingered on and hit my ears which started the vertigo and could not keep head up long enough to type much less read the postings.

Now I am stuck with a horrible cough so I will be reading more than posting.

So many to read and I just want to Praise the Lord for the Love HE shows to us all today.

This is a sad day for me to know that I cause some of his pain on the cross.  but bittersweet knowing that HE did we will have eternal security.

Love your poem, Al, so very fitting.

Hi to all new comers.

Going to try and read some more and if I don't get a chance to type again , a Blessed Holiday to all.

Love in Christ,
Joyce

[Sonifo]

Welcome Larry!!!  Good to have you on the team

[Papa John]

Well, it is nice to see so many here today.

We have had another nice day as we finish our holiday.  Went swimming this morning.  We went out and did a little shopping this afternoon.  Tonight we went to a Sea Food restaurant on the bay.  One of those ultra light planes landed on the water right outside our window.  There were a number of interesting boats in the bay.

Tomorrow is our last regular day here.  Sunday we will go to our Easter service and later in the day we will pack up and and leave for home Monday morning.  All good things have to come to an end.

--- Papa John      

[Etta Sue]

Papa John ~ Did you get any pictures of that plane landing in the water?  I know you are sad to leave Florida but, like you say, all good things have to come to an end.

I finished my PSP lessons today.  This was one of my lessons to make this little animation....

[Nita]

It's afternoon here, but I made it.

As always, Pat, the devotionals seem to go right along with where the Lord has taken me in my day.

When will we know where Global Moderator Larry will be stationed?    I'm looking forward to being there.

 Today has been a day of expectancy for me.  I know that tomorrow I have a very special appointment.   I feel that God wants me to spend the whole day with Him, and so I'm looking forward to it with great excitement.  I know that He is always with us......but this is special.....a day set aside for just the two of Us......(I'm sitting here grinning from ear to ear) He's blessed me with the time to do that.   Just imagine....we serve a Lord who desires to spend time alone with us.  I don't know what I'll do yet...maybe drive out to the beach with my Bible, maybe take my camera with me.....or just stay home.  It doesn't matter to me.  I just want to feel God's Presence manifested as He chooses.  I just want Him. Heh.....I have an idea.  I'll let God be in charge, and not make any plans at all!  You know what?  This feels like a date.  

 It's been sunny most of the day here in Coos Bay.  Jane came over for coffee this morning, and I thought about sitting outside, but it isn't that warm yet.  Won't be long.

  It's so good to read all the posts, and devotionals shared.  It's just really nice to hear your hearts of love for the Lord.  That's what blesses me.  I get encouraged every time I come here.

    Joyce, I pray you'll be feeling well soon.  Hurry now...ok?

[Larry Hanna]

Hi everyone.  Thanks for the nice comments and welcoming.  It is an honor to take a small role here and I hope what we will be doing will brings blessings through the effort.  I am excited about the opportunity and think many of you will find it of benefit.  Anthony, I can assure you it won't have anything to do with exercise, at least not physical exercise.  

It is good to see so many posting today and such positive messages.

Larry

[Marilyn]

Hey Etta Sue that's pretty neat. How'd you do dat?

Nita I like your date, sure sounds like a winner to me.

Since I was home yesterday I got to watch the 700 Club and participate in communion, that was super special for me. I do enjoy the 700 club, been watching it for years now whenever I get the chance. I love seeing the news from a Christian perspective.

Well I think I will get off the computer for awwhile and find something constructive to do while I watchTV. Like crocheting  dog blankets or something like that.

Marilyn

[Jane Walker]

Hey there!  I know, I know, where have I been all day?  Well, Nita just told you I spent the morning at her house ... then I spent the afternoon at my house ... then I spent the evening here, too ... oh, it's still evening in Coos Bay, so now I'm checking into CP.  I come here often, but seldom post.  I discovered I don't have to post to be notified of replies.  

I just think I might take a drive out to the beach tomorrow, too, NITA ... Maybe...maybe not.  We'll see.    I remember when that was the standard answer whenever we asked our mother for anything..."We'll see"!   hmmmm   I also remember it becoming a very good answer for me to give my girls.  Sure can get you out of a lot of commitments that you don't want to make!  I found, however, that when my mother said it, it usually meant "forget about it"!  

I will now take myself on a tour of CP and see what everyone's been up to in the other forums.  Take care, and I shall return!

[Jeanne Lee]

Whew, I sure had a lot to catch up on tonight.  

Since yesterday evening, almost hour by hour, the Lord has been reminding me what He must have been going through at a particular time.  Last night He brought me thoughts of His loneliness at the desertion of His disciples, the interogations by the priests and Pontius Pilate.  The humiliation of hearing the crowd demanding His death and the release of Barrabas.  The lashing and the crown of thorns being forced onto His head, in the sadistic hands of Roman barbarians.  

Earlier today came thoughts of the procession through Jerusalem carrying the heavy cross with its weight on the lash wounds, with most of the crowd jeering at his plight.

Then the driving of nails into His body, and hanging in agony with all of His weight on those nails, but bearing the greater weight and agony of the sins of all mankind and the total separation from the Father.

Death removing the physical pain, but the continuing excruciating pain of separation from God for another two and a half days.

And just think...  if I had been the only person on earth at the time, He still would have borne everything just for me!  He is just exactly that personal a Savior today!!!

[karmat]

I just read this on a message board at Weightwatchers.com, adn thought I would share it with you.

The thread was titled "In Case You Didn't Know What Good Friday Is . . ."
by worldpeacenik (user name on ww.com)

Good Friday is the day that Jesus Christ was crucified. He overcame death and rose from the grave on the third day ... Easter Sunday. Our culture has twisted spiritual holidays so that we can get something material out of them. Christ's birthday ... Santa Claus; Easter ... the bunny and basket. Oh, it's okay to have Santa and Bunny, but not okay to have it replace the true meanings of Christmas and Easter.

Good Friday may have originally been "God's Friday", just as "God be with ye" eventually changed to "Good-bye". However, we may call it Good Friday because all the tragedy that truly took place on this date brought about the greatest good possible.

If we call it "Mourning Friday" we are facing reality head on, taking up the Cross and becoming fully conscious that the Christian walk is seldom a walk in the park. But if we call it "Good Friday", we are confessing the Christian hope and faith that no tragedy - not even death - can separate us from God or even slightly overwhelm God's providence, love and grace. Either way we choose to label today seems okay to me.

I thank Him and I remember Him this day.

[Marilyn]

Karma: I posted the link for the Midi for enemy's camp for you. I love all the wonderdful thoughts about Good Friday that have been posted here. Jeanne, every night I have been meditating on what Jesus might have been going through on that particular day in hHis life. It began with His triumphal entry into Jerusalem onthe donkey colt on Palm Sunday.
Marilyn

[Sonifo]

We have christians who teach there kids that there is a Santa and an Easter bunny, but Chandraya doesn't know who the Easter bunny is. She heard a story about him at the library and thought he stole eggs from other bunnys.  Not sure how she got that.  We do color eggs but not on this weekend.  We will do that in the next month.  I have always enjoyed that and think it is a fun activity to do with your kids.  We do the hiding though and not the "Easter bunny".  And Santa is, well, He just gets to much attention.  I try to stay away from material things during christmas.  

Either way just remember what the true meaning is and teach it to your kids that way.

[Janice]

Hello everyone.  Oh, I am so far behind I fear I will never catch up reading all your posts this week.  Just thought I would send in a hello tonight at least.  

I have been busy sewing, remaking a dress pattern for my daughter and then making the dress and light jacket.  Church meetings, Doctor appts, dentist, etc.  

We had 3 granddaughters visiting last weekend, and 2 husbands.  Sure was fun having them here.  Another granddaughter will be visiting from Chicago this weekend.    She flew in to Albuquerque tonight, and is there with friends picking out wedding attire tomorrow.  Patty is to be maid of honor.  

I hope all of you are doing well, I will try to read your posts tomorrow or soon as I can.  It is 11:55 PM and I must get to bed.   G'Night all,  Janice

[Anthony]

I sure hope that everything is ok with Pat.  God bless you sister if you are looking in.

Karma I couldn't believe that piece you found at weightwatchers.  How wonderful to see something like that on their website.  (You've no excuse not to lose any weight now )

I can't stay on too long today as I have much to do.  God bless you all and thanks for your fellowship.

Anthony.

[mercychild]

Hello everyone.

Anthony-yes, I TRY to write poetry myself.  Try being the operative word!  

Pat-It was Steve Green, not Keith Green.  It went so well though.  I really like his music.

Al-that was a lovely piece!  I appreciate it so much.  Thank you for sharing that.

Well, I can't stay on long, we are having our dinner tonight, so there is going to be a bit of work to be done before that.  Good to see you all, hope you have a wonderful Easter with your families.  God bless you all.  Jen.

[Janet]

Good morning!  Pat is at her daughter Janice's, Anthony.  I'm sure she is having a great time with her grandkids there, and will be back later today.

Janice, it's surely good to have you back!  Sounds as if you are having a really busy time right now.  Enjoy those grandkids!  Aren't they great?

I am going to an auction in a little while.  I'm looking for an old wooden chair to paint in a seminar in August.  And I like going to auctions, anyway!

It is good, Sonja, that you are keeping the special times of Jesus' life special and separate from the trappings of the world; so much better for your kids.  I think you're a great Mom!  Hugs to you, Mike and the kids!  How is Zachery's stomach today?

I'm excited about our "Coming Attraction" here in CP!

Hello, Anthony!  How are you doing?  Are you still attending college on Saturdays?

I must be getting around, auction starts soon, and I want to "scope things out!"  

Talk to you all later!

[Marilyn]

I would like to share my devotional with you this morning.

2 Timothy 4:8 "There is laid up for me a crown."

What a way to go!!

Margie Morton, a woman of exceptional faith, battled cancer for years.  Towards the end, her doctor wanted to send her to yet another hospital with no real prospect  of recovering.  Having lived a full life, Margie decided to stay home and spend her remaining days with her family.  When it was time, she asked her husband to take her  to the hospital.  Upon arrival, her family gathered around and prayed with her.  before the left the said "We'll be back tomorrow Mom." She wispered, "You won't find much."
After they'd gone she showered, fixed her hair and put on a brand new nightgown.  as she was getting back into bed a nurse remarked, "You look like you're dressed for a coronation!." Margie replied, "I am, I'm going to meet my King." Within minutes she went to be with Jesus.  What a way to go!
That's the kind of faith that enabled Paul to write, "The time of my departure has come. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith...There is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord...will award...not only to me, but also to all who have loved His appearing" (2 Tim:4:6-8 NAS)
After Sir Walter Raleigh was beheaded they found these lines written in his Bible: "But from this earth, this grave, this dust; My God shall raise me up, I trust." Raleigh maintained his faith to the end. That's victory! That's death without a sting! That's the reality of Easter.

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[Jerry L. Sowers]

Mailyn ~ Good devotional ! Fits the time!

[Etta Sue]

I have been reading all the lovely posts.  All of you are insightful people.  I am proud to call all of you my friends.

It is bright and sunny here today.  I will soon be leaving to go to Jerry's for lunch and then to church for rehearsal.  I feel it is a great honor to work for God on Easter Sunday.  

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"We do not remember days, we remember moments."

[Anthony]

It's good to meet up with everyone today.

Mercychild, it's great that you are having a go  at writing poetry.  It's good to devote our talents to the Lord.  I used to write some songs and play them on the guitar.  I tried to remember one that I particularly liked that had an easter message, but I couldn't remember it all.  Never mind.  I  hope you write some of your poems in the new area of the forum.

Janet, thanks for telling me about Pat.  I was wondering what had happened.  I like going to auctions to.  I could do with a strong table for me to put something on.  Perhaps I will look for an auction around here.  Have a great day.  BTW, I am still plodding on with the photography course.  We are having 2 weeks break for Easter and then we are back.  I am enjoying learning.

Marilyn, thanks for putting the devotional up.  It was a bonus to be able to read it.

Jerry and Etta Sue, have  a great day and I hope the rehearsals go well.

I was planning on going out for the day, but couldn't make it in the end.  I've just been working quietly on the computer.

See you all later on.

Anthony.

[Larry Hanna]

Hi everyone, it is good to see the devotionals being shared by Marilyn, Karmat and the thoughts shared by Jeanne as they really cause one to think.  I am sure Pat will be happy to see them as well when she returns home.

I have been busy working on the "Coming Attraction" and believe it will be ready before too long.  

Our choir is singing at both services tomorrow.  In the Easter music that was sung last Sunday by our choir the final piece really fit the Resurrection and so our choir director made the decision to wait and do that piece on Easter Sunday.  

I hope everyone has a nice day.  See you all later.

Larry

[Pat]

Well, an earlier home "Good Morning" to you all!!

I had a lovely afternoon and evening with the kids and the grandkids and then Janice was called into work today and Phil was already working so since the two girls had loads of laundry to do and I was kind of chilly, I left for home early as I still have some Avon to get to people and a lot of cleaning to do.

I'm just in the door.  Of course, the first thing I did was put a pot of coffee on and so I'll go and pour one and come back and read all of the posts in here.