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Morning Devotional...


A wise son maketh a glad father.
Proverbs 10:1; 15:20

A "wise son" can be spotted five times in Proverbs.

The Lord Jesus was the quintessential wise son.

Twice in Proverbs we read that a wise son maketh glad his father, and twice the Father opened the heavens to audibly declare His pleasure in His Son.

A wise son hears his father's instructions (Prov. 13:1).

The Lord could only do His Father's will (Jn. 5:30).

A wise son keeps the Law (Prov. 28:7).

Jesus was sinless and challenged the religious to prove otherwise (Jn. 8:46).

Finally, a wise son brings a harvest in season. Jesus was the corn of wheat that died to bring forth a great harvest (Jn. 12:24).

The all-wise Son will always bring joy to the Father!
                                                                            --W. Henderson



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Well, I'm the first one here! Pat, thanks for that devotional! I hope all of you have had a restful holiday here, and a restful day elsewhere, too! I'm having trouble sleeping tonight; My husband, Gary, has a very bad cold, and I'm concerned about him. While I was praying, I felt compelled to come here, and, now, Ifeel comforted, and can go to sleep now. God bless all of you!
Love in Him,
Cami

Thank you for the devotional Pat.  It reminds me of the Scripture in Romans 8:

"He that spared not His own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things." Romans 8: 32.

How wonderful to know that everything that we need to live a godly life is given to us in Christ.  There should be no need for us to look elsewhere for help in this christian life.

God bless everyone and I do pray that your day will be filled with the joy of the Lord.

Anthony.

  Yesterday it is a most wonderful day on the CP. It seem there is not so much pain and sadness.  . I pray it is for true that it was a fun day for everyone on the CP to share a time with God.  

I am SO happy to see Mr Jerry. I did save the picture of him with the rabbit ears. It will make me smile for all my life.  

Mr Anthony it is a special day to see you post. I miss you. I did think of you when I see the cloudbow in the Juneau. I hope you will see it in my pictures.  

Ms Cami it is wonderful to see you too.  

Ms Etta Sue, I love you.

Ms Janet I miss you. I do pray you are well.

(((hug))) for:
Papa John for Mr Moak and Ms Jane For Ms Pat and for Ms Sonifo and Ms Karmat and Mr Bernard too and a hug for Ms Janice and Mr Iain and for Ms Bice and for Ms Etta Sue too and for Mr Jerry and his rabbit ears and  Ms Marylin and Ms Jeanne Lee and Ms Kathy and ms Ria ............ ....... ..... ... .. ..... .. ... . .... ... .. .   .  .

That was everyone !  

I wish for you all a wonderful day.

9.30a.m.

Good morning everyone from a dull damp Birmingham U.K. (Same for you in Wolverhampton I am sure Anthony?)....

I have never been to Wolverhampton but I do hear from a local Radio Station that it is a lovely place for shopping, clean streets and availability of toilets....("toilets" are not considered very important in this city).

Lovely to see you early this morning Mieka...Godbless dear One.

I managed to scan a little pic. of my doggie a few minutes ago.  I e mailed it to Pat...Hope it works...as I put the Scanner away in disgust last week.  I am trying to persevere Pat.

Praise God for the Minister at St. Timothy's Church as per your messages following the Devotional Pat. He has stood up to be counted and his congregation is with him....TRUTH WILL PREVAIL....JESUS CHRIST IS LORD!

Your Devotional on Fathers Pat.........I was talking to a group of young men  again yesterday. They live in and near a tower block.  They have fathers...not good fathers.  I pray daily for the hand of our Heavenly Father upon them......two lads have completely vandalised the house next door to the little Asian shop while the tenant was inside......They need a father's discipline and guidance. Most of you are praying for three of my young friends....see "Prayers"..  They were not the ones who vandalised the house.

The police were called by Mohammed the shopkeeper and didn't arrive for five hours...the two lads are still running around causing havoc. The laws in this country are all to protect the criminal.  Not the victim.

Well as Mieka said it's nice not to have prob lems on site., I am going to have a Happy Day today.  I wish all of you the same..

Love and blessings to each.
In the Wonderful name of Jesus.
Jenny.

Good morning all         10.45AM

Pat thank you for your devotional this morning

Mieka i thank you for your hugs i can need them

I have had a very bad night. I always am thinking on the words of my chiropracter. Y have a weak back you
must learn to live with that problem.
I may never do heavy work only light work.
I am always thinking now what will be my future.
I have prayed to God for Help.
But i am a little bit depressed now.
But i must back to my chiropracter. I ask why?
He said you must learn to live with your back weak back. We shall see.

I wish your all a very blessed day
Bye for now Ria

Good morning, friends,

After a busy weekend, I rested for hours yesterday evening and last night.

And, got in to CP with only one need to refresh my screen.

Ria, I've had back problems most of my life, so I can certainly empathize with you. I wonder if you should see a medical doctor to affirm what the chiropractor has said.

Y'all have a good day today. I'm leaving to go to work early - my boss needs to call before he flies out to meet with the client.

Ruth Ann

Good morning everyone.  I'm glad to see a lot of postings for so early in the morning.  I haven't even had an opportunity to get online most of the weekend.  I peeped in a couple of times, but no time to post.  

Ria,  I'm so sorry to hear about your back.  I'll be praying for you.  My dad had a bad back for years in my childhood.  It was painful just watching him in pain all the time.  I will pray for you, for strength.

Meika, how wonderful to see your cheerful smile on here again.  You have the gift of encouragement.  

I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend, and no one is too stressed out with kids going back to school.  We start the curriculum with my younger brother and sister today, and it looks exciting!  God bless you all.  Jen.

Hi everyone.  The holiday weekend is over and now back to our normal routines.  I had a nice time at coffee this morning with my retired friends.  We were having such a nice conversation that we even stayed an extra 10 minutes.  It was cool and comfortable in the cafe.

Today is my day at Calvin Cove and today we are going to sing hymns.  Then this evening Pat and I are going out with a couple for dinner and then to their house to play some Spades.  We always have a very nice time with this couple.

Yesterday was a nice day here on CP.  It was good to read all the postings.  See you all later.

3p.m.

RIA................I wote you an email today re seeing your medical doctor.  This is confirmed by Ruth Ann. Your chiropractor is making a lot of money from you.
Years ago I had to wear a surgical belt for severe pack pain...I was measured at the hospital, after trying other things...I had excruciating pain and couldn't walk well for it.   It worked...I don't wear one now.......
Give your family doctor another chance.We are all praying for you...Prayer opens doors.

I'm off to have a cup of tea...just watered my very dry back lawn.

Hi again Larry.....I don't often catch up with you dear.
Hope you and Pat have a lovely meal and time of fellowship with your friends tonight.

By the way is Calvin Cove set in  a real cove?...I know Calvinists ar Methodists.  Are you Larry?.......Just interested...

See all later.
God Bless,
Jenny.

Good Morning. Thanks for the devotional Pat.

Today I am going to be out and about doing errands for myself. Then at class tonight we are having a Salad potluck and receiving our final certification.

SONJA WHERE ARE YOU? We haven't seen you for awhile. We miss you.

Be Back Later

Good Morning to you all!

It's great to have so many over on the other side of the pond, isn't it?  When we get up out of our beds here in North America and think it's still morning, you folks have already posted and it's so nice to be able to read your thoughts.  I always try to have my quiet time out on my swing before coming here and then it's almost your "tea time".  HAHAHA!


Cami, I'm so sorry about Gary being ill.  It's not a nice time of the year to be ill either, is it?  I saw your post late last night when I peeked in and I prayed for him then.  I do hope that today will be a better day for him...and for you too!

QuoteThere should be no need for us to look elsewhere for help in this christian life.

What a great point, Anthony!  There is no need for us to look elsewhere for help in this Christian life!  Praise the Lord!  We have all of the "help" we need, don't we?  If only new Christians would just cling to the Saviour and to the Cross!  (It was really something you mentioning Romans 8 as I also read Romans 8 this morning out on my swing.)


Mieka, loved your re-sizing!  You are a master of the various ways we can make our posts look better on CP!  Thanks!  I've looked at your marvelous photos of Alaska and am just in awe!  (I see you mentioned Anthony in one of your posts, so Anthony, make sure you see Mieka's photos!)


I got your photo, Jenny!  I haven't opened it yet but will do so a little later.  I have some errands to run and then I'll be back.  It's a beautiful day here, Jenny.  Sorry you are experiencing dull and dreary days.  Your talks with the young men sounds like a very good "mission" Jenny.  Keep us posted!  


Hi Ria...  No depression now!!!   Keep looking up to Jesus who is your Great Physician, my dear friend!  I'm so sorry that you have this terrible back pain.  But it's so good to know that the Lord only allows us as much pain as He knows we can bear.   I will be praying especially for you today, Ria, that you will get some comfort.  Maybe you could see your family physician to get a second opinion?  I have always had good treatments from the chiropractors I've seen in my life.  I've gone since a wee girl but I always felt it was good to see my medical doctor as well.  Actually, my family physician here in Guelph agrees with chiropractors a lot!  Have you tried homeopathy?


Good Morning, Marilyn!  Great to see you.  I also hope that Sonja will start posting again now that the summer is about over.  She did say that she found the summers very busy as they are a "togetherness" family and do much together on trips.  I would be so happy to see her posting again.


Hi Ruth Ann...  I see that you suggested to Ria what I've suggested.  I sure believe in MANY opinions from various sources in the medical field.  Jack did too and we practiced this often.  I'm so glad that you only had to refresh your screen once today, Ruth Ann.  I wish I knew why you were having this trouble.


Good morning Jen!  How's my girl?  Are you helping with Hannah's and Ben's schooling?  Any job offers yet?  We must get together for coffee soon.  


I enjoy getting together with my friends as well, Larry so I know how you must enjoy this coffee time in the Cafe.  (Too bad you didn't have a Tim Horton's to go to!  HAHAHAHA)  Hope you have time to come in here later but have a great dinner this evening with your friends.


Well, I have Avon brochures to deliver and things to think about and many other things to do and STUFF to clean out of the basement.  Do any of you have STUFF?  Are you collectors of STUFF?


God bless you all and remember that we serve a wonderful Saviour indeed!

I have only a quick "hello" for everyone here (Mieka, that was cute the way you made your list of our names   )  I received a call early this morning that my Pastor Bev is in the hospital.  Something to do with the blood platelets.  Please, if you think of it today, pray for her.  Thank you.

These words are so precious and oh, so true.  What a wonderful Saviour we have.  Let's worship Him today.  He died for us!

I have now got to get back into the swing of things by replying to everyone's posts.

Firstly I'm going to pull a funny face at Meika   .  I sent you a private message and you didn't reply   It took me five hours and thirty five minutes to compose as well.  Seriously, it's good to see you again Meika and I love the new signature photo and I will take a look at the Alaska photos as soon as I have the chance.

Jenny, it's good to meet with someone who lives in the UK and even better that you come from the same area of the country.  I know about young lads creating mayhem.  On my estate an 11 year old has been sent to a detention centre for the trouble he is causing.  I agree with your valuation of our country's laws.  God bless you sister and I trust you will have a great day today.

Ria, I am so sorry to hear about the problems that you have with your back.  The pain must be very bad and I am sure that it is difficult for you to get a good night's sleep.  Have you added your name to the Have You Prayed About It folder?  Prayer changes things.

Ruth Ann have a good day today at work.  If you go in early, does that mean that you can come out early too ?

Mercychild, it's good to see you today.  Our children are starting back this week too.  There are a lot of miserable kids wondering around at the moment

Larry, it's good to see you too today brother and I trust that you will have a great day at Calvin Cove and a good time with your friends too.

Marilyn, have a nice salad  

Pat, have a good time with the Avon brochures.  It sounds like hard work, but I am sure that the extra pennies come in useful.  I will definately go and take a look at Meika's photo's.

Jane, it's good to see your quick good morning.  I am sorry that your Pastor is in hospital.  Hospital can be dreary places.  I will endeavour to pray during today.

Well, if Pat's having her morning coffee, it must be time for my supper, so I will see you all later on.

Anthony.

Hi Pat...
Just a note..
I've tried e mailing some of you this afternoon...Outlook Express is not sending out....again...My son told me they are in trouble...
Funny the only site that works regularly now is C.P.....
I Told you the Lord had His hand on it didn't I Pat...
Please can someone try later to send me an e-mail...
Thanks..
Jenny.

Mieka ~ Thanks for the hug and love!!!

Jane ~ I will continue praying for Pastor Bev.  Sorry to hear she is back in the hospital.

Whew!  What a soggy holiday weekend for Indiana!  The news last night said we had 7-8" of rain yesterday!!!  I ran the sump pump three times.  I have never seen so much water around here.  It finally quit raining in the afternoon.  Ivalou called me in the evening and asked me over for spaghetti and salad.  She fixed a salad to take to her son's home but they cancelled out their get-together because of the rain and roads being closed.  So I took my umbrella...just in case...and walked over.  I had to go by way of the drives and the road.  Too soggy walking in the grass.  No rain last night but Ivalou called this morning and she has no water.  We all have well water and her pump is under her house.  Water must have gotten into it.  So she wanted to borrow some water.  Thank God, we live close.  We stretched my water hose to her house and now she doesn't have to carry it so far.  

Today will be some house cleaning and bill paying.  I do have the windows open.  Ali loves it.  She is laying in an open window.

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I just can't imagine it, Etta Sue.  Did you get any photos of your basement?

Please say "Hello" to Ivalou for me.  I sure enjoyed meeting her on the trip to Calgary.  Sorry we didn't get to see you at Highway 41 SOUTH!

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Well this morning Cornelia had a list which included our taking clothes over to the laundry room where we washed some clothes and dried them.  We took our books and read while we waited.  

Tomorrow our good friends Joan and Truett Scales are going to come up from Flowery Branch and we are going to go out for lunch.

I'm feeling much better this morning.

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