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Morning Devotional...


There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are differences of ministries, but the same Lord. And there are diversities of activities, but it is the same God who works all in all.
--1 Corinthians 12:4-6

The time is more than ripe for a rethinking of the whole matter of spiritual gifts within the church of Christ. The subject has fallen into the hands of people for the most part extreme and irresponsible and has become associated with fanaticism in its various forms. This is a huge misfortune and is causing tremendous loss to the work of spiritual Christianity in our times.

Prejudices pro and con make the consideration of this subject extremely difficult, but its neglect is costing us more than we should be willing to pay. A revival of true New Testament Christianity must surely bring with it a manifestation of spiritual gifts. Anything short of it will create a just suspicion that the revival is something short of scriptural.
Dr. Tozer in The Next Chapter After the Last, 80-81.

"Thank You, Lord, that since Tozer's time there has in fact been this rethinking about spiritual gifts. May we continue to see their proper functioning and renewed manifestation. Amen."

Wow!  I can't believe I'm the first to post this morning!

I actually have NOTHING on my calendar today!  Yippee!  So I am going to go swim, then have stuff needing my attention here in the house.  We got an email informing us our final packet of information about our upcoming trip has been mailed, so will be thinking about what I need to pack, as well.

I wish you all a God-blessed Monday!  This is the day the Lord has made, I will rejoice and be glad in it!

WOW is this Monday and I am FIRST?     Oh, no - I thought Janet was writing on a Sunday.  My mistake.

QuoteThere are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are differences of ministries, but the same Lord. And there are diversities of activities, but it is the same God who works all in all.
--1 Corinthians 12:4-6

Thank you for this interesting passage.  The same Lord the same God and Spirit.

Al:  You do have the wonderful redwood trees - we would love to see them once again.  Janet - I hope that you get to see the magnificent trees.  Wonder of wonders. Al:  We return on April 10th.  We have only stayed this long once - this year to really visit and will not ever do so again.  I will miss it.  Do hope your hip and legs are faring well. 

Larry:  Mild winter here - it doesn't feel like winter at all.   We are nuts - we are buying a house/cabin near Grand Lake - altitude 8500 ft.  It is a foreclosure & needs some work - like electricity and gas for one thing.  The contractor did not get all his money so there this place is - our son who lives near us will be doing all the work.

Ruth Ann:  So sorry about your ear pain. 

Janet:  It is too dry at home and here as well.  Sorry about your pastor not ever visiting Beth - can you talk to him?  I don't know anything about the mennonites but they do wonderful charitable works - they care for babies born in prison - a quiet denomination.  Another exciting trip!

  Good morning to all.    I think that I am feeling a lot better than last week and thank you for those who have been praying for me. Please continue to pray for my wife Noreen.  We have a bright sun shiny day here and a beautiful sky also.  Last night I happened to see a part of the Oscar's and  it was very impressive.  That was the live performances.  But when some of the people got up and said there speeches they totally should have been turned of as what they were saying regarding the Gay and lesbian and same sex marriages was disgusting.

Pat:  Thank you for the good devotional and glad to see you arrived safely say hi to Paul. Love ya sis.

Janet:  Thank you for your reply and when you go on your next vacation have a wonderful time

Carol:  Hi to you it sounds that you are both keeping busy and lots to do do in your new place.  Don't overdo it then you will be so tired that nothing will be done.  Have a great weak and God Bless.

Judy B.:  How are the new kitties is the training going easy.  Hope that you are well.

Bonesy:  Hi John nice to see you on C.P.   Who are you driving for now?  Are you ever down in the Niagara region and if you are try to let me know and we could meet up for a coffee.  Drive safe and God bless.

Tall others have a wonderful week and may the Lord be with you all.

Hi Everyone!

It's a blustery day here in Falls Church.  Paul is out taking my Saturn Vue for a little "test drive" as I think that there is a brake problem.  He's then going to buy the parts, etc. and take them to a mechanic he knows to get them done if necessary. 

Always something...  $$$$

So much to do today.  First was getting the car greased and oil changed.  Then I called my vet for cat food.  They ALWAYS have my UTI cat food but not this time.  I think I will have enough until I get back but if not, Kitty knows where I get it and she can get it for me.  Then I had a CD to leave at church.  I went on to Noblesville to WalMart for a refill on an RX.  Too early!  I went to three car washes.  I wanted the inside cleaned also and none of them did that so just got the outside washed.  I ate at Taco Bell...then to Lapel to fill the car with gas. 

When I got home I came in and got my windex and paper towels and washed the windows on the inside of the car and the spots on the outside.  Then I used the ShopVac.  Hey, I once again have a pretty car!  Now I don't want to drive it and get it dirty! 

But drive, I must.  I am setting the alarm for 5:30 and when I get everything done and loaded, I will get the other three ladies and head south!  I don't know when or if I will be online.  I am taking the laptop (why not?  It is portable!)  I know Kaye Don is dial up so I don't want to tie up his phone line! 

But if you don't hear from me, I will be back March 4th!!  God willing! 

So y'all behave now, ya here?

Hi everyone.  Feeling much better today and have felt like being up and about for the first time in a week without having to push myself.  I will see my cardiologist on Friday.  Pat had a doctor's appointment with the doctor about her knee and he basically told her she is getting old and her knee joint is wearing out and has arthritis.  He gave her a steroid shot so hopefully she will be feeling better in a day or so. 

Today was my men's Monday luncheon and we went to a new place for us, a pizza place.  I had a calzone so won't be eating any supper this evening.
 
We have been having phone problems since about 4 pm.  I finally unplugged all the phones from the wall and waited a few minutes and then reconnected and we again had a dial tone.  Pat had been talking to someone when the service suddenly ended.  I will contact the phone company to cancel the service call.

Etta Sue, have a great trip.  Hope you can at least check in quickly and let us know you are safely in Florida.

Carol, thanks for the info on your new cabin.  I hope that all works out well for you.  I visualized your getting something in Arizona for the winters.

Janet, aren't days with nothing on the calendar a joy once-in-a-while and they go by so quickly.

Pat, thanks for the new devotional for this week.

Ruth Ann, hope you are feeling better today.

Ruth, sure your aunt just doesn't want to be a bother.  It is hard for us to understand that sometimes that is more troublesome than asking for the help we need.  We can't expect others to know our needs.

Bonesy, nice to see you posting again.

Hi, friends,

It's getting close to suppertime, and I don't wanna cook!!!

Oh, well, a bit of ham and potato with carrots will be a quick, nutritious meal.

Pat, sorry about those brakes. It really does get expensive to fix these autos, but fix 'em we must...

Y'all have a great rest of the day.

Ruth Ann

Carol, this is the Mennonite Brethren Church I was talking about Beth being taken to.  We also have the Grant (named for the county here) Mennonites, which are the old order Mennonites, who wear the beards (men) and the little caps (women.)  They are lovely people.  I worked with several of the ladies at Park View.  The Mennonite Brethren is basically the same as other denominational churches, very nice people as well.  Beth really has enjoyed going there, and it's easier than my trying to go load her up and take her to our church, where she feels invisible, anyway.  My friend Pat has talked to the pastor several times about the need to visit Beth, but it hasn't made any difference.

I did get a little bit done today.  And getting back into the water and swimming felt so wonderful!!  After lunch both Darrel and I walked on the treadmills for a while, so we are making a start on our exercise programs again.  Then this afternoon our electricity went off, which kept me from doing some things, so I went through a huge stack of magazines, and got rid of about 45 pounds of them.  Most are brand new (as in never been read) and I didn't want to burn them, so am taking them tomorrow to the laundromat.  I was told they really do appreciate having magazines there, and I will be happy to know someone is enjoying them.

Bonesy, so good to read your post.  Watch out for those crazy drivers out there on the roads!

Pat, hope your car repairs won't be too costly.

I am so aggravated.  We bought Beth a new recliner, with a power recline, to the tune of nearly a thousand dollars.  She has had it less than two months, and somehow or other, they have managed to tear the motor box off the metal brackets underneath the chair, rip the wires out of it, and the box was behind the chair, instead of underneath it!  And the girls said Beth did it!!  I DON'T THINK SO.  She can't do anything!  Anyway, the furniture man came and took the chair, looked it over, then sent it to Guymon to someone he thinks will be able to repair it.  Another thing to talk to the "powers-that-be" about, at Beth's next care plan meeting.

We got our final packet of info about our trip, so I want to go read it.  I have more to say, but this is getting too long and I don't want to bore you.

Hello again:   I spent most of the afternoon doing errands with and for my aunt, also added a few errands of my own. I stopped at Bell mobility to ask a question about one of the features. I found that out and following a question on their part I will be going back on Wednesday with my bill and most likely will get some added features at a lower cost I thought I had the best in the first place but it pays to perhaps check once in a while as it seems that I will be given some changes for my good.

Speaking of my aunt she will be celebrating her 90th birthday in a couple of months and refuses to visit a doctor. Does she have needs I am not really sure but she is quite spry still walks without a cane and her mind is still ok. Yes she is living on her own as well.   

I have just been called to the TV     Have a great evening     Ruth

Hi Folks. Kust a quick few minutes to say Hi. judy and I just got in from town and I blew the driveway out so thats done before I hit the trail again tomorrow. Don't know where I am going yet, will find out in the morning. Probably won't be a long trip as I need to be back for Friday night. This is one of those days where I feel like I've been spinning my wheels and going nowhere. Had blood tests this moring, then roadtested a new driver then another meeting this pm, did some shopping and home. Phew thats enough to wear a guy out.
Gord I do get to the Niagara region verily often. Mostly just passing thru to and from the border. Occasionally will stay at the Husky in St Catherines for the night. Occasionally pick up a load in Thorold as well.
Pat sorry to hear about your brake problem. You know you need to keep your foot on the floor when you drive and not riding on the brake pedal. That air space between your foot and the brake pedal wears them out.
Well its been a nice sunny day up here today but still cold the High was about -10C Or about 14 F. A bit chilly but it was nice just the same. Not at all like the -58f I experience in Minn about a month or so ago. Even the truck was complaining then. It stayed running but not without groening and complaining. Anyway will go for now. Be abck on when I get home off my trip.

It is dark and I am up because this place just didn't cool down enough last night. 

Gord:  Praying for you and Noreen.  At our age, we do watch our work anymore and pretty much know our limits.  We will be working on a place in the mountains in Colorado when we get home but nothing too much for us oldsters.  LOL

Pat:  Isn't that the truth?  Always something.  And we are so fortunate to get through the somethings which are usually little things in comparison to big things. 

Etta Sue:  A big hello to you - stay safe.

Larry:  I wanted to buy a little place in AZ years ago and then we were here on 9-11.  We left for home, sick at heart.  The prices have gone up too much and really now we were probably led to the decision that was best.  I sure hope that the closing date doesn't change again - it should be Thursday but this is the most irritating deal we have gone through.  Glad that you feel better.

Bonesy - John:  Who drives with their foot on the brakes?  Yes, we see them in the mountains as they don't know how to downshift.  Stay clear of the braking people!  So, Minnesota sounds like it was crisp when you went through.  We were there when it was minus 70 windchill and school did not close.  That was a tough day but we did get to work and the children made it to and from school.  I couldn't do that again. 

Ruth:  So, you t.v. is now calling you?  Hmmmm - sounds funny to me.



Tomorrow is Ash Wednesday

I am happy to say that again today I feel like my old self.  I even walked 10 laps at the gym this morning.   

Janet, why would anyone want to tear up a powerlift chair--that just staggers the imagination.  Also the idea that Beth could have done it is beyond ridiculous.  I don't blame you for being upset.  One reason I take only one magazine at a time is that after a few issues I find it difficult to keep up.  It is nice you are sharing the magazines.

Ruth, living alone in your 90s and having a sharp mind is such a blessing.  Not too many folks get to do this.  Hope you get satisfaction with your wireless phone.

Bonesy, that is too cold for me.  It is 37 degrees here this morning and that seems really chilly.  Hope you have a good drive this week.

Carol, our church also has Ash Wednesday services. I will probably attend and we have choir practice after the service. 

Larry

Mornin' folks,
I read about a lot of you having snow and more snow.  I think it has forgotten what Winter is supposed to be like around here.  It has been cold, but not extremely so, at least not for very long.  And this area is crying for moisture of some sort.  Wish you all could share some of your snow.

I asked for prayer for my brother Wes, in Arkansas. I thank you for your prayers. He came through the surgery just fine last week, and will see the doctor in a few days for the pathology report. 

Now, another prayer request for another brother, Jay.  He is just barely older than I, and I always felt like he was my twin because we were in the same class in school from 3rd grade on to graduation.  He missed most of the school year when he first got to 3rd grade, due to an accident (broken leg).  Back then they had to stay in bed a long time.

Anyway, last Saturday Jay was in another accident at their home in The Woodlands, TX.  He was doing a no-no for a man his age, working from a ladder on his second story house just under the eaves.  You guessed it, the ladder went sideways and he held onto it and rode it down.  The ladder somehow broke a bathroom window on the way down, and left jagged glass.  Jay's right arm was lacerated pretty badly.  His son happened to be there and rushed him to the emergency room.  He is in a cast and will have surgery on his arm tomorrow.  He has almost no feeling in that hand and can't move some of his fingers, and the ER doctor told them that he doubtless severed some nerves and ligament.  He gave him a 50/50 chance of restoring feeling there.  Pray that our God will give Jay a better chance than that, for we know that with God all things are possible. 

We went to another brother's (Wayne) home on Sunday afternoon at Amarillo, TX. There was a celebration for him and his wife for their 50th wedding anniversary.  It was fun and beautiful.  Their two kids planned it as a surprise, and it really was a surprise too! 

I hope all of you are well today, and the sick folks are feeling much better by now.
~Janice

Hello everyone!

Nice to see you Janice.  But what a terrible injury for Jay!  I'm so sorry.  Yes I'll definitely be praying for him in the coming days and will look forward to having updates from you.

We'll be going down to Winchester, VA tomorrow as there are some deliveries to be made to the house and we must be there for that.  So...  I'll be out of internet access again.

Geordie is doing a lot better.  I just wish he'd start to eat more like he did before his surgery.

Our 'winter that wasn't' continues.  Today it is 65, so warm outdoors that it makes the house seem quite cool in contrast.  If we are to have any real winter, I hope it comes while we are in Asia!

I got more hotspots cleaned off today.  If I would keep this up for about six months, this place would look a lot better!

Larry, I keep dropping magazines, then I get something in the mail about a new one, or an offer at $6 per year.....I need to just throw those offers in the trash without opening them!

Carol, where is this place you are buying?  Arizona or Colorado?  I'm not sure where Grand Lake is.....  I'm sure it will be a lovely place after your family works on it for a while!

Ruth, I think we need to go check on better mobile phone deals, too.  And does your television call you by name? 

My husband is hammering away, I wonder what he's doing?  Guess I will go see.

Pat, glad Geordie is better, and pray he continues to improve.

I am getting a new grandson!!  He is 5'9" tall, and 16 years old, name is Sachsa.     My youngest daughter and hubby have been approved to host a foreign exchange student, and chose this boy from Germany.  He will be in the class with their youngest boy and both boys can't wait to meet him.  They will get his email and can start corresponding with him in a couple of weeks.  I am sure Kerri knew the subject of her email "A new grandson for you" would get my attention!

See you later.

Quote from: Janet on February 24, 2009, 03:44:57 PM


Larry, I keep dropping magazines, then I get something in the mail about a new one, or an offer at $6 per year.....I need to just throw those offers in the trash without opening them!

That's exactly what I do, Janet .... everything in the trash -- unopened!   

Congrats on the new grandson!

Hi everyone I'm back been gone for a few days. I will have this move completed by March 21st. the weather has turned nice for a few  hours here so i got to take the dogs for their walks,

Pat I am glad to hear that Geordie is doing a little bit better, i pray that he will continue to improve daily. I found a small lump about the size of a quarter and soft  in the area that we would call the  right  armpit on Bebe, I am, going to keep an eye on it for awhile to see what if anything it does. Right now I am still paying for Happy's surgery on his foot. I need to get that bill down  some it is on a credit card that  only use for the vet. I am hoping to find a good Vet  up north. Nita how is your Vet?

Janet congratulations on the new grandson. I'm sure  he will have a wonderful time during his stay in America.

Hi everyone.  I will leave for coffee at McDonald's shortly.  Then today is Bible Study with the pastor this morning and this evening is the Ash Wednesday service and then choir practice.  So it will be a busy day.

Yesterday Pat and I went to Sam's Club and rejoined.  We haven't belonged for several years but hope it will be worth the cost.  They really believe in large quantities but we do have some extra storage in our upstairs area as well as in our garage, where I have quite a bit of storage.

Can't think of much else to write about this morning.  Hope this is a good day for everyone.

Janet:  It is Grand Lake, Colorado - elevation over 8,000 ft.  Next to Rocky Mountain National Park.  We used to have a place there and sold it and now will be there once again - our oldest son had a cabin about 5 miles away from our new place - which should be ours tomorrow.  Oh, you are going back to Asia once again.  Great - good for you two!!!  As for magazines, I like to go to the library for quilt magazines anymore because they are too expensive.

Larry:  We save at Sam's too but it sure is large quantity. 

Janice:  Prayers for your brothers, Jay and Wes.  Take care of yourselves too.

Today in Tucson, the temp will be almost 90 but the record for today is 91* F.  Tiger Woods has the town all buzzing.  All the hotels are booked with him in town and that is good for their economy. 

We are going to a play this afternoon that is old-fashioned with friends.  Then, a free meal at Red Robin (given by our landlord who owns the place - his wife is a cook too.  They have wonderful fish and chips or fish tacos that really makes 2 to 3 meals.  Huge portions.  Free - we only tip the waitress, of course. 

Windows wide open here last night and it is 60*F in the house and will heat up quickly today.  No air on yet but it may be this afternoon.  I didn't watch the political speech last night but read the last of the book, Marley So sad but a wonderful story about a crazy dog.  Don watched the speech - I don't think we can talk about it. Afraid that all of my predictions will come true - hope not. 

I didn't actually watch the speech last night, but I read quite a bit of it this morning.  I'm actually forced to the conclusion that it wasn't too bad.  So far so good with this new president.  I suppose I could complain, but I can always do that!  It's one of the things I'm good at!  Let us pray for our president and the government in general.

It's raining here today at the moment.  I'm thankful for that, 'cause it needs to amount to about 7 inches more than it is to get up to normal.  We need to thank Him for refreshing and watering His earth, which is our home.

    Good morning to all.    We have a beautiful sunny day today and it is not to cold outside   Our eldest son and his wife and our g-daughter have just left to go home he has some physio for his leg  so had to go home.   God is good he may have a job opportunity soon and my daughters job seems to be going well again thanks for your prayers.

Janet:  Those magazines can be a real pain and in no time you seem to have an other stack of them.  Where are you going when you go to Asia ?  I do hope that you have a wonderful time.

Larry.:   How are you feeling I do hope that things are good and you and Pat are not doing to much.

Well have a great day to all others and willcheck back later.  Gord.

Good morning everyone.  It is another cold day today.  The wind chill makes it really bitter.

John has headed to Montreal, not a place he enjoys.  He is helping our son to move back north on Saturday.  the company has given him the use of a trailler for the move all Doug has to pay for is the fuel used.  That is a considerable savings from the cost of a rental truck.

My 2 cats are working out well, but they have found my plants are good for digging in.  There are no messes in them just the soil is not hard like it was before.  I am going to get screening and cover the pot to stop this habit.

The wood we have now is still wet.  It doesn't give a hot fire.  The house isn't cold just chilly.  We have to layer our clothing.  I haven't bothered to start the fire yet, will do that presently.

I am praying for all the needs here.  God bless everyone!

I'm going to go eat lunch with my Youth Friends in a few minutes.  Darrel has gone to the dentist, and tomorrow is my turn.

Sad news...my son-in-law's mom, Peggy, is not doing well.  The lung cancer is very aggressive, and they are talking to hospice.  I want to talk to Jeff, but he is so busy.  I did call and just express my best wishes and assure him I'm praying for his mom and for him.

Al, I guess that's the reason we shouldn't discuss politics here.  I am not at all pleased nor impressed with this guy.  I will grant that he is a polished speaker, but I do not believe anything he says.  And yes, I do pray for him, and for our country.

Time to get going!

Hi everyone!
Well, I am sitting at the car service place right now having the timing belt on my car replaced.  I've been putting it off for a while, but finally got myself in here before the thing breaks.  So I am here for a while.  Then I'm going to go to an orientation at my new job.  Hallelujah!  Praise God; I needed a job with more hours, and God gave me one!  God is Good!  Then I am going to try to go to church service tonight.  So I have a busy day today, but busy is better than idle, right?   
I am praying for everyone here; God bless you and keep you.   
With Prayers & Love,
Kelly

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Hi, friends,

It's a showery day here in Nashville, so I suppose I should hum "Showers of Blessing."

Definitely, we ALL need those types of showers, don't we!

I'm going to help my son for a couople of hours this afternoon. So, won't stay online very long.

Y'all have a good day.

Ruth Ann

Kelly, you say you are sitting at the car service...

Are you using a laptop?  Does the car service have internet?  Or how are you typing in here?

What a lovely greeting too.  Did you take that photo?  It's beautiful!

Well I am on my way out the door.  I received a message on the machine that Kassie may have broken her finger playing basket ball.  Aparently the teacher thinks it is broken.  We'll see.  Pls keep us in prayer.

I picked up my new reading glasses this morning and the Dr had me take a peripheral vision test while I was there,  I  got a perfect score. I am going to the Chiropractor in a little bit. My hip is not hurting anymore, the Physical Therapist is  having me work  with the machines and a huge ball to strengthen my core muscles which he said   holds my hip in place.

From Judyb last week.

QuoteMarilyn I am sorry about your pain.  May our Father teach you something through this.  Lean on Him.

Judy I am not sure how to take this comment, Would you please elaborate? I have had  pain in my hip for years, the fall only aggravated it. What is God going to teach me?