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Hi, Jane.   I knew you'd know what I mean.  I wasn't sure if I was saying it right. 

It's so neat you're getting to see your girls more often.  I know you luv it!   Nita

Yup .... helps a lot for an old'un y'know ....   

Good morning all,
     Sorry I haven't posted in a little while things have been busy.

     Michael had a seizure the other morning so I have been watching him like a hawk hoping he doesn't have another and so far so good. The homedraw guy came yesterday and drew blood for a lamictal level so now have to wait 10 days to find out if he is still in the proper range. I'm just hoping he isn't having break through seizures.

     I finally went to the doctors for myself and they think I have either torn or furthur damaged the rotater cuff in my right shoulder. Wed. will be an MRI.

     Please say a prayer for our mission team who leaves at 6:30this am. They are going to Louisianna to help in the continuing efforts down there. And maybe an extra small one for my Pastor, Kevin who is terrified of flying.

     To all those who asked for prayer, I will pray for you. (Sorry I don't remember names all that well)
       
     Wonderful devotion "today".

      Kevin,  awesome picture!

     Well, everyone have a blessed day and take care.

Blessings,
<><Jeannine

Jane - those who truly seek the truth are known only of God.  We thank Him for their preaching and teaching - and the Holy Spirit witnesses with our spirits that the teaching actually IS of God and is in accordance with the written Word.

Well, gotta go shopping at our local discount grocery today.  It's called Winco, and you can save approximately 20 percent there on most items.  That's my kinda store!

Good Morning. Nita I see what you are saying also and am in total agreement with both you and Jane. I have several versions and if I need to  get a better understanding of a scripture i go to another version. For Women's Bible study we are  instructed to read and concentrate in the Four Gospels to really get to know Jesus.

I am going to Curves to workout again today.  It will be the fourth day this week. Yesterday I finally made it  around the circuit twice, they recommend at least 2 ½ times.  There are little running pads in between each  piece of equipment so we do 10 seconds on each thing running pads and equipment. One really works up a sweat and the gets the heart rate up quickly.

After I come home and get cleaned up Willa and I are going to Breakfast at Denney's, where they serve breakfast all the time.

At the caregivers dinner I won a gift certificate to Marie Callendars, I will take Jan there sometime in the future to have lunch on my certificate.

I am listening to a CD by John Tesch called an Invitation to Pray and Worship.

TTYL

We saw the movie 'Man of the Year' with Robin Williams in it.  Big mistake.  Why does people think that stuff is funny?  We ate at an MCL Cafeteria.  Another Big Mistake.  Ate too much.  Then we went to a book store to find a book...another diet book.  We found it at WalMart so once we read the book, we are going to try it out.  Ivalou didn't get good numbers when she had her yearly blood tests...can't lose her if she can get help with diet and all are diet related.  It is just so easy to eat out!! 

Another bright and sunny day but cold...only 37° F right now.  I have already been to the bank and to the local convenience store for a capacchino (sp).  Now to get caught up online and read my book!

Etta Sue - you mean you're going to read now about the things you shouldn't have done and about how you shouldn't have done them?  I hate books like that - especially AFTER I just did what they say not to do!

Exactly but I didn't want to say it that way....

Etta Sue and Al.  

Jeannine, I've noted your prayer requests for your group.  And for yourself, dear lady.  Let us know what you find out.  Do they have to do surgery for that?   Is Michael still seizure free this afternoon?   Jeannine, exactly what is a break through seizure?  I want to understand.

Marilyn, I'm always so blessed when I listen to John Tesch.  I saw a video of
a live worship recording he did with lots of others.  I can't remember where.  Hollywood Bowl?  I felt as if I was right there with them.  It was so powerful. 

Janet, I haven't seen either movie, though I want to.  Maybe they'll be here later.

Gotta go find some old pictures to scan.  Blessings, Nita

From The Message, the "Preface:  To the Reader", the first three lines of the last paragraph.

"The Message is a reading Bible.  It is not intended to replace the excellent study Bibles that are available.  My intent here (as it was earlier in my congregation and community) is simply to get people reading it who don't know that the Bible is read-able at all, at least to them, and get people who long ago lost interest in the Bible to read it again."

In His Grip,
Kevin

Here's what I read this glorious, Sunday morning, from Hebrews 3.

So, my dear Christian friends, companions in following this call to the heights, take a good hard look at Jesus. He's the centerpiece of everything we believe,  faithful in everything God gave him to do. Moses was also faithful,  but Jesus gets far more honor. A builder is more valuable than a building any day.  Every house has a builder, but the Builder behind them all is God.  Moses did a good job in God's house, but it was all servant work, getting things ready for what was to come.  Christ as Son is in charge of the house.  Now, if we can only keep a firm grip on this bold confidence, we're the house!


In His Grip, 
Kevin

Thanks Kevin.      I cited that same paragraph once before here ...

Nita I think you are referrin to the recording at Red Rock i saw that too that's when I ordered this CD it was free with a book too. However they did ask for a donation to somethng that I can't remember.He recites part of Isaiah 53 in this CD.

Willa andI had a nice breakfast at Denney's we went to K-mart to look around I bought a lantern with a built in rechargable battery and remote control, some dog food and two new Red collars for my babies. When I got home I took them both for their walks.  We went for Fast walks today, I like those fast walks.

TTYL

We went to a hockey game this morning - grandson's team lost by two points to a bunch of guys either one or two years older & much larger.  Good game though.  Then, listened to two of the grands play their piano, chatted with each of them and had to come home.  Don is exhausted so no church tonight & I won't drive there with the halo problem at night (my new implanted lens is just awful but should get better).

Janet:  My heart goes out to you when you tell us of your toughest days.  I don't have a cold - I took Air-bourne or Wel-bourne seltzer tablet & am fine. 

Larry:  No cold - or it was knocked out by the seltzer tablet - Wel-bourne.  Don is dragging - he feels quite tired and will stay home now.  We do have a project in the kitchen & it is going to be a racket when they begin the work. 

Jane:  You have a nice trip to look forward to - with your daughter. 

Jeannine:  You ask that we pray for the work group going to Louisiana.  I will, and I am adding you and Michael as well.  May the angels surround you.

We have huge pictures and headlines concerning the pastor in Colorado Springs - it is sad that he is dragging his family into this mess. 

Carol

Quote from: Jane Walker on November 04, 2006, 05:09:04 PM
Thanks Kevin.      I cited that same paragraph once before here ...

Jane,

Who do you think gave me the idea?

Gripped,
Kevin

Kevin, et al, I think that the Message would be a really good companion to studying a "study" Bible, as it would possibly tend to throw some light on some passages.  So, my final, official pronouncement is - GO FOR IT!

I left home at 7 this morning and got home at 7 this evening.  It was my monthly meeting of my painting group, but what a long way to drive to do a little project.  The fellowship, food and fun was worth it, though.

We painted on tumbled marble tiles, 4 X 4 inches, the hostess/teacher's husband had put cork on the backs, so we painted a set of 4 coasters, in the four seasons.  I got the third one almost done, will do the other on my own.....sometime. 

It was good for me to get away for a day. 

I agree that The Message paraphrase sheds a bit different light on the Word, and is helpful when used in tandem with other versions.  Our pastor reads from it sometimes to show a little different or clearer meaning.

My eyes are really feeling tired and grainy tonight.  I'm feeling for you, Carol!

Hi Everyone...

Just got home from Andrew's.  He and Terena invited me for supper tonight.  Had a great  time too.

Been a busy couple of days for me.  Appointments and meetings.  So, haven't been on the computer too much.

Do you all do your bill paying online?  I have that to do this evening.

May I boast or brag?

I got Photo of the Day on the Cafe last night?

Here's the photo:







I know it's not Photo of the Week like our Kevin but I was so pleasantly surprised!

It's been interesting reading your comments on various versions.  Guess I'm just old fashioned.  I do enjoy the poetry of the King James Version but I also like the Amplified and the New King James.  I just recently purchased a hard cover study Bible just for my own use which is the English Standard Version but I believe a very recent version with corrections to some mistranslated portions from years ago.  I once read (and I do think it was in an NIV Bible over in Ireland a few years ago where it referred to the virgin Mary as being just "a young girl" and to me that definitely took away from the Virgin Birth that we as Christians know it.  I try to stay away from anything that takes away from the Deity of God our Saviour and his perfect character.  Just my thoughts on this to add to all of yours.  It was good to read all the ideas today.

Maybe time to sing a hymn?

I like this oldie.  My mother-in-law used to hum this a lot when I lived over in Ireland. 

Just received this in an email and it's just such a wonderful reminder as we enter the Lord's Day...

 Jeannine, I've noted your prayer requests for your group.  And for yourself, dear lady.  Let us know what you find out.  Do they have to do surgery for that?   Is Michael still seizure free this afternoon?   Jeannine, exactly what is a break through seizure?  I want to understand.

So far he has been seizure free since that episode on Wed. A "break through" seizure is where you still have a seizure even though you have the recommended level of whatever medicine it is in your blood stream. They aren't fun for the person having them or the one who has to monitor them.

As for the shoulder, I will know more after the MRI on this wed. coming.

Thanks for the prayers for our mission group.

Everyone have a blessed day!
<><Jeannine

Pat,

That is a very nice picture!  It sure got my attention!

In His Grip,
Kevin

I am hoping everyone has a God-filled day!

I am off to church.  Be back later.....

Pat:  What a nice song - I don't remember it so it seems new to me and a good memory of your mom-in-law singing it.  Very nice picture!  The  color of the leaves is very much like our aspen trees.

Jeannine:  You are in my morning prayers still.  I had never heard of break through seizures - some things on this earth are just so hard to deal with and understand why it happens to an innocent. 

Janet:  You should post a picture of your painted tiles.

Enjoy Sunday everyone.

Carol

Pat So good to have you back and I do pray that you are feling better. That photo is so lovely and such a peaceful place.

Good morning to all, It is 6:25 Am I have been up since 5 awake since 4:45, my body and the dgs have not adjusted to the time change yet. After feeding them I sat down with the Lord for about an hour, talking with him then reading my Bible, such is my morning routine. I love spending that time with Him before daylight when all is so quiet.

Pat to answer your question I usually pay all my bills online except the water bill,(their office is just down the road from me) and my rent which I mail. Some I pay over the phone, that I can't pay online.

Hi Carol

TTYL

That's a truly beautiful picture, Pat.  It's one of those I could look at again and again and never get tired of.
Our old church in San Jose used to use that hymn, particularly in the Sunday School time.

I'm happy you enjoyed that picture.  I was happy that so many on the Cafe did and suggested that it be POTD.  Talk about being surprised!


It's a lovely day here in Guelph.  It's about 8 C and just nice enough to go for a walk.  I may try a short one with Geordie in a little while.  I'm still being very careful with my back.

I am home from church.  It's November and that's the month my church talks about money.  Both minister's did very good getting the point across and not stepping on anyone's toes.  Very good! 

I ate lunch and then went to Home Depot.   I found a resin shelving unit for my basement.  My metal one was rusting out and leaning like the Tower of Pisa!  I just knew anytime I would hear a big crash and would have to go down and clean it all up.  The new unit is up and junk is on it...junk to me but maybe not junk to the furnace man, or the plumber or another service person.  And the metal unit is at the back door ready for trash tomorrow.  I think I will see what else I can put in my cart and fill it up before carting it all to Kaye Don's for trash pick up. 

Now I am ready to relax but I am not done yet.  Another trip to the garage!  Then I will be able to relax. 

I forgot to mention....Pat, no wonder you got POTD with that picture.  It looks like a Thomas Kincade picture!  Beautiful!

Pat, your picture is so beautiful.   And I too do my bill paying online.  At first it was just ones that weren't local, but over time, I've placed all accounts in my online billpay, and it's so easy.  I think the only one I don't have on there is my tax payment.  Still pay them by check.

Rainy, rainy, rainy.  I was up before dawn, same as Marilyn, and opened the blinds to watch the splats on the window, reflected from the lamp.  Then it was daylight and raining still.  I just sat and smiled and found my heart overflowing with gratitude for all God has given me.  Not just the rain, not just the always green of the trees, but His very Presence. 

"Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, purify your hearts and don't be double minded."  James 4:8

We can't think like the world and think like God.  We can't fit in the world and fit in the Kingdom.  We will be uncomfortable in one or the other.   Lord, I don't want to be comfortable in the world or with its view. I want to fit perfectly in Your Kingdom, reflecting Your ways. 

Nita