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For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. --Romans 1:16

The greatest event in history was the coming of Jesus Christ into the world to live and to die for mankind. The next greatest event was the going forth of the Church to embody the life of Christ and to spread the knowledge of His salvation throughout the earth.

It was not an easy task which the Church faced when she came down from that upper room.... Left to herself the Church must have perished as a thousand abortive sects had done before her, and have left nothing for a future generation to remember.

That the Church did not so perish was due entirely to the miraculous element within her. That element was supplied by the Holy Spirit who came at Pentecost to empower her for her task. For the Church was not an organization merely, not a movement, but a walking incarnation of spiritual energy. And she accomplished within a few brief years such prodigies of moral conquest as to leave us wholly without an explanation--apart from God.
Dr. Tozer in Paths to Power, 7-8.

"We continue to need that power, Lord, or we still are hopelessly incapable of the task You've left us. Empower us for our work, Holy Spirit, even as You empowered the early church. Amen."

Just popping in to say hello and goodnight!  See you tomorrow!

Welcome home, Janet!

As you know, JANET WON THE MINI CHALLENGE!!!!

Congratulations, Janet!


Janet has come up with the new topic for our next challenge!

Have fun with this one, folks!

CLICK HERE

Wow I have finally be able to get here. It has taken all day. Not much new just checking in. It is supposed to start raining again today it sure looks like it too. I have to go to the Chiropractor in a couple of hours. I haven't been since early January.

Good afternoon!  It sure has been a Monday.  Some days are just like that.  Fortunately, my little tornado has settled down for a nap, so the house is fairly peaceful right now.  Her brother is playing quietly by himself, and I'm getting ready to do a "clean up" as fast as possible.  I have to do it before she gets up.  Otherwise, she is making a mess in one area while I'm cleaning another! 

I hope everyone had a good weekend.  Ours was very peaceful.  We didn't go anywhere except Trav's basketball game and church.  I like those. 

Have a great day, and take care everyone.
K.

Gratitude for the fact that our two youngest sons were slightly injured when a heavy television sitting high on a shelf fell on them and bumped their heads & hands - there is a huge dent in the floor and they have bumps on their heads with hand bruises.  They are so careful, it truly was an accident and we are grateful they are alright.  The old t.v. still works but the casing now is cracked.

Ruth:  What did you sew?  I have a little quilt to cut out and there will be circles of fabric sewn on top of the strips - this is something new to me.  I am afraid to start. 

Karmat:  Some day, you might try the bribery, oops, rewards method for cleaning up - when the little tornado slows down for a minute.  LOL - Love the stories. 

Don is having a new windshield installed - and I have been trying to call two friends long distance.  Doesn't anyone stay home anymore?    

I, too, have been trying to get on CP all day.  Finally made it. 

I did some laundry today and put things away in anticipation of Euchre Club coming here next week.  Decluttering... 

Kitty called me and asked if she could come and bring four prints and help her choose which one to enter in a photo contest.  I am partial to lighter subjects so wouldn't you know, I chose the original photo.  Kitty is a great photographer.  I wish I had her talent! 

Now it is time to watch some TV. 

Oh, yeah.  After I read about me saying I was asleep when I could see lights at Ivalou's house.....meaning...I didn't wake up until after daylight and I can't see lights on at her house in the daylight.  Am I digging a deeper hole?

Liz, as to the robot for president, I would say--depends on who programmed it!

Karma, that little tornado sure keeps you whirling, doesn't she?  How well I remember those days.  They will pass all too quickly, I promise you.

Carol, thank God your sons' injuries were slight.  Their angels were on the job!

Marilyn, Michael is a nice looking man, and I pray his "inside" is even nicer!

We are having one of those unbelievably beautiful days here today.  I need to get out and do some walking.

Beth signed those papers today which authorize the donation of her body after death for medical research.  Sad, but yet happy--she said that is the only thing she has to give that may help others.  I'm proud of her for that decision, and will honor her request.

I do NOT like these time changes.  Takes me longer each time to adjust. (grumble, grumble.

Are you thinking about BOOTS?

Yes, deeper, Etta Sue!    Oh!  I think I've got it now--you were asleep when you could HAVE seen lights on at Ivalou's, right?

We enjoyed our little g-g-daughter a lot.  She's a very happy baby, will be six months old this month.  She's sitting up, cooing, giggling, very responsive.  Babies are so special.

My sister Shirley has just written two children's books.  I received copies today, and they are just lovely--she did a great job.  Now she is taking a class and learning how to promote and publish her books.  Not bad for an almost 71 year old, huh?

Right!!

Thank You, Father, that Carol's two were not hurt badly!  You are so merciful!

Hi everyone.  This has been a beautiful but very busy day.  After coffee I went to walk at the gym with my friends and then took my laptop in for repair.  I came home and have been working the rest of the day in working on the applications for the Senior Golden Games.  There were 109 new applications and it takes time to print out the paperwork that goes with each application.  I think I am wearing out my printer as had paper jams this afternoon, and never had that before.  I think I am finished for a day or so until they bring me what I hope will be the last of the applications as the cutoff was today.

Carol, sure glad your sons were hurt too badly.

Janet, that was a wonderful thing that Beth has done.  Glad you got to see the new great grandchild.  They are really special beings aren't they?

I am tired tonight so will be brief.

Oh, my goodness, Carol!  That's awful but so happy that your sons are alright. 

Hello to everyone else.  I'm moving furniture around.

Thank you Janet, So far he has been very sweet, understanding and prayerful. So I too hope his "inside" is even nicer.

Well the rain hasn't started yet and I didn't take the dogs out for walks today because it looked as if it would rain any minute. I did go get my adjustment and feel better and looser. I was pretty tight across the shoulders my neck, and hip were out. When my hip goes out I walk funny. It seems like I hit the ground harder with my right foot.

Hi, friends,

I'm enjoying feeling better. What joy it was to see the sunshine. Then, when I went in the Post Office after work, they had opened up a new window, so I didn't have to wait as long as usual. That made the day extra special, too.

Y'all have a great evening.

Ruth Ann

Mostly rain again today.  Spring is in the air tho', so no real reason for grumbling....other than constantly having to dry my cat when she comes inside.  Have her trained to stop and wait for the towel...

Misty and Squeek are really scared most of the time now, what with strangers coming to work on tile, painting, etc.  Will continue for a number of weeks, so can only hope we all survive.  I am tired.  Helping with packing all the stuff upstairs, taking it into the garage to stay until the hardwood floors are done, etc.  Have to get all my things done as the pictures have to come down, china to pack, etc.  Makes me tired thinking about it....have been cooking all the meals lately, and getting rather tuckered.  Then it all has to be brought back and so much china to wash and dry by hand....anyone want to help??

Certainly glad your sons were spared serious hurt, Carol.  What a scare that must have been. 

Janet, I was sort of thinking one could pull the batteries of a yappy politician, were they robotic.

My granddaughter fell asleep on my sofa after dinner and Misty finally settled down and stopped looking for a place to hide.  They were both exhausted:



So am I and my daughter wants me upstairs to check on something. The only boots I own are not very interesting...perhaps I should draw a pair....

Pleasant Day/Evening and God Bless.

Liz

Awww... Liz, how nice!  Lovely photo of her.  I think of her often and her art.

The AM was really nice here.  And I decided to go run the car through the wash, and then, of course, I made it rain.  Sorry, Jane.

I even made it out to do some cutting back on some of my herbs and plants.  The grass didn't dry, but it was nice to feel the warmth.

Today's verse is precious to me.

I'm still thinking about BOOTS.  Everyone has boots laying around.  Right?   Nita


edit:  Posts all around me while I was typing. lol  Liz, your granddaughter is beautiful.  So sweet laying there.  I know you must adore her.

Hi there Ruth Ann!

So nice to see you posting.  And so happy that you are feeling much better.

Carol:  I am sewing a flannel shirt for my sweetheart of almost 45 yrs. I went out today and purchased the snap buttons so there will be some hammering going on tomorrow.  This is the first one I have made in at least 5 yrs. with this one done I have material to make 2 more but they are cotton.  While at the fabric store I saw some nice quilted cotton and I think perhaps I will make a trip back to get enough for a house coat I have not had one of that type for years.  

Ruth Ann:  I am glad that you are feeling better.

This is the first I have been here so I was unaware of any problems with CP

We have had a time change and so far it has not affected me but wait when I have to go back to work then I will do some complaining to be sure.

Liz;  At least you have rain we have mountains of snow.

Hi Nita...  I can't believe you speaking of grass, etc. when we've got about 2 1/2 feet or 3 feet deep of snow here on the lawn!  HAHAHAHA

Hi Ruth!

You don't hit the ground harder with one foot - you're just heavier on one side.

Hi everyone.  A bit overcast at the moment but suppose to get up into the 60s here again today. 

Pat, we have flowers blooming and trees starting to bud.  I noticed the forsythia bushes are blooming in their brillant yellow color. 

I went to bed early last night as had really worn myself out with all the work involved in processing the 109 applications for the Senior Golden Games.  Fortunately, don't have too much on the schedule today other than a meeting to attend this morning and then will meet with a fellow from our church who is going to become webmaster.  He is coming here this evening so I can show much what to do and how to do it.  I need to prepare some pointers and have a plan before he gets here.

Nita, you commented that everyone had boots but as I think about it I no longer have any boots as really don't need them here in Georgia.  If boots were needed here I would stay inside.

Liz, great picture.  I sure don't envy you and your family with all the turmoil of the updating but sure it will be lovely when completed.

Ruth Ann, glad that you are feeling better.

Hope everyone has a very nice day.

 Al you are too funny

Good Morning  everyone. Fog today. Well that's the weather report from me. Not much else new this morning.

It isn't raining I will take the dogs out for walks regardless of what it LOOKS like.

I know some of you have seen some posts I left on SN about Michael. Yes it is true, He wants to get married when he gets back from his trip to Africa,  currently  he may be back the end of this month  if nothing  happens to keep him there longer. God is in control. Bebe is good judge of character too so I will see what her reaction is to him.

Tonight is our annual Church business meeting. I hope it doesn't run as long as it did last year.

Well it is about time for me to get set to leave for work.

Marilyn!!?! 

Well, kind of quick Marilyn, I'd say.

I've seen the posts on SeniorNet and yes, I've been astounded while reading them but just started to pray harder for you both.

Here are some of my loving thoughts on this matter from a fellow Christian and sister in the Lord...

I think you need to see him in your surroundings for awhile and then you need to go and see what he's like in his surroundings in his home town before any decisions for the future are even spoken about. 

Now, this may sound very, very strange indeed but it's very important to consider...  You also have to find out if you are "Number 2" in his life and see if he's "Number 2" in yours.  For me, the most wonderful sentence that I heard from his lips was that I was "Number 2" and that meant that our Saviour was "Number 1".  We can say that so easily but do we really mean it?

My friend and I never made our minds up about marriage until I travelled to Virginia to meet his family and he travelled up here to meet mine and not just once, but more than once.  It's been difficult too as we wanted everything we did to be honouring and pleasing to our Saviour and we made sure that our relationship left nothing for others to wonder about.  I had a place down in Virginia to stay in and he has a friend's apartment up here to stay in while here.  We take the verse in the scripture to be very serious indeed where it says to "Abstain from all appearance of evil."  That verse doesn't say to "abstain from evil" but to "abstain from the appearance" and that's what the world might see.  So, second marriages are sometimes very difficult indeed.  At least with my first, I had my parents around at all times and they kept me straight!    

We both know that the scripture says that marriage is "until death" and not something that we'll ever leave so this has been a very serious decision for both of us.  And because there are children involved on both sides, we must be sure that our children are happy with this union.

I wanted him to attend my church with me where I feel comfortable and where I know that the Word of God is preached in its entirety and I wanted to attend his church with him to see what his church was like.

Only then, could I say, "Yes".  And only then did he ask me to marry him.

These are only my thoughts on this matter and are only make out of a loving heart for a fellow sister in the Lord.  And I certainly would only make this decision after much, much prayer and supplication before the Throne of God--alone in your "closet" and he in his and then both of you together. 

"Boots--cowboy boots, walking boots, engineer boots, military boots, high heeled boots, chore boots, rubber boots!  I'm sure you can think of others and can come up with some interesting; exciting, funny, prosaic, touching, or other types of photos featuring BOOTS."

Do you wear any of these that are mentioned?

Then enter our next Photo Challenge!

Marilyn ~ I know you are anxious for marriage but please think this through thoroughly.  'Till death do you part' is a very long time, we hope.  You can say, 'Yes' but then both of you sample each others world.  And definitely put God first in all your decisions.  You must have some hesitance since you are hoping Bebe will judge his character! 

As for boots....I don't think I have a pair of boots in this house! 

Bright and sunny in Indiana.  32°F.  But I need to get my car washed!!  I am driving the Red Hat Ladies to the Indiana Flower and Patio Show tomorrow at the Indiana State Fair Grounds.  I still have road crud from the past weekend on my car.