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"Charge them that are rich in this world, not to be high minded, nor trust in uncertain riches but in the Living God, Who gives us richly all things to enjoy. That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute." 1 Tim 6

This is said by a man of God who was whipped, stoned almost to death, imprisoned, attacked and beaten up not just once but several times for his witness to Christ Jesus! He can still say that.. God gives us richly all things to enjoy.. We have no time for name it and claim it quacks who tell us that God wants us to be rich, so if we send them loads of money somehow we shall become rich, I can tell you this though, as long as you invest in the poor, the lonely, the lost, you shall always have enough and some to spare, our God loves a cheerful giver, being rich in good works, and doing it without blowing a trumpet, brings God's blessing upon you. Paul our Apostle to the Gentiles knew what it was to suffer and yet he was content and at peace, and very grateful for his gift of Salvation, granted to him, by God's great grace when he was on his way to persecute Christians, Paul was always amazed at why Christ would save him of all people. Let's trust in God to guide us and guard us and provide for us, as we reach out to others less fortunate than ourselves. We who deserve nothing have received the greatest gift of all, our Salvation, now let's do the good works.

We who deserve nothing have received the greatest gift of all, our Salvation, now let's do the good works.

So well said - do good works!

Carol, we only get the once chance to do it...we are only here the once...

"Study to show yourself approved unto God, a workman that needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the Word of Truth." 2 Tim. 2.
This is a very important verse for us, often overlooked especially by.. "Name it and claim it.." Charlatans and that Ilk. Rightly dividing the word of truth means not taking a verse out of context to become a pretext, God does not want everyone to be healthy, wealthy and wise, sorry but it's true. Sin has ruined people and caused disease and disaster in people's lives, God would rather see people saved, Reborn and going to Heaven with Him than healthy and lost.
When they lowered the man through the roof, Jesus said " your sins are forgiven" then because the pharisees didn't believe that, Jesus healed him to prove it, but having his sins forgiven was the most important thing. Sin ruins people. But we need to rightly divide God's word, we cannot just claim part of a scripture verse and say it's His promise to us, there are many wonderful promises in the Bible but not all to us personally, eg. "If my people will humble themselves." . Etc. This was for the nation Israel God's chosen people, He had chosen to make them a nation as an example to the world of His love and mercy and grace, but they rebelled against Him, and were and are punished for it, it is no good claiming that promise for any other nation, God has not chosen any other nation but Israel only, people are saved individually, not nationally. I could go on about many verses that are "claimed" by well meaning desperate believers not properly dividing the word of truth. Please don't do this, when trouble comes as it surely will, run to God's word, and meditate on it, pray and praise your Saviour, Who alone can help, praise Him that He knows all about it, that He has allowed it for a reason that only He knows, ask for grace to submit to His will, although not understanding why things happen. Peace will eventually come into your heart and soul. Reading the Psalms in times of trouble and perplexity is good too.
But let us not twist God's Word to mean what He never meant it to mean.

The above is another Chris Saunders devotional.  I was on John's computer when I posted that, not thinking it was under his name!!  Silly me!

Judy...no, not silly you...it is good to see an avatar photo of somebody we have not seen on our forum in a long while...yes, even if John never posted it....

LOL Thanks Jacqueline!

Church for an hour this morning, we are now back inside and not sitting outside in the evening to the front facing the road, although that was pleasant as road is not busy, just neighbouring houses...And if anyone or a car pulled in or out, they were respectful and drove past slowly...To be honest, i think i preferred it outside providing our weather was dry sunny and pleasant...that was never guaranteed..

Whoops, spot my mistake, today is NOT Sunday...   Anyway this morning is craft-cup of tea and prayer in the church hall for 2-3 hours, i am to be collected in a car...

I finally got in. It took at least 30 minutes to find a backdoor in to this place. LOL  Hopefully I can stay signed in.

I am gradually getting able to find new Doctors in this area. Where I ent when I lived her before has a new Doctor and he didn't think he could help Keith with the Alz diagnosis and me needing a cardiologist.

Chris Saunders
4 August at 02:28

"But shun profane and vain babblings, for they will increase unto more ungodliness." 2 Tim. 2.
The world and especially the media are full of vain and profane  babblings that is about all they consist of, the news is dumbed down to the lowest denominator, morons abound, many people just watch the" news" For the latest showbiz gossip and have it spoon-fed to them. God help us to avoid it as much as we can. Christians do not need the world's news, there is little out there to be concerned about. Very little that affects our life. Profanity is everywhere, our Saviours name is used as a swear word in many a TV programme.. OMG appears everywhere in social media, Why? Because the adversary loves to see and hear God blasphemed, and remember the world is under the control of Satan just like we used to be, the Prince of this world loves to hear God mocked, he knows His time is short and his end shall be terrible, and it is dreadful that all who use the Lord's name in vain will be held guilty of it. Hell was made for the devil and his evil angels.. The devil does not rule hell, the cartoons are wrong, he shall be tormented in hell, just like the ungodly.
Let's ask God to keep a watch upon our mouths, our lips should be full of praise to Him Who is seated upon the Throne, and has by His great grace washed us and made us fit for Heaven by the Blood of the lamb.
He is worthy of all Glory and Praise and Honour. Let us be cleansed of all foolish talk.

Have a fresh blueberry muffin - straight from the oven.  We will try not to think of air pollution in Denver which is amongst the world's top list. Number 5! 

Yes, the name of God is taken in vain so much - we now hear it being used as a cuss word.  No one seems to care and it has become a habit.Most bothersome is hearing young children spout out that much too often.  And, they have no idea of what they are saying.   

Cheerful news!  The most cute little bunny in hanging around the house - outdoors.  I have named him/her Chi Chi.   

What is happening in your neck of the woods? 

 

I was just talking to John.  He and Doug are in Wyoming.  The sky's are totally covered by
 smoke from the fires in Utah. For once I am glad that I am home and not out with the guys.
 I am praying for the people affected by the fires and smoke.
 Stay safe everyone!

Hello all y'all remember me? I posted something. Or hhave I been gone too long to be recognized?  Ha Ha. All is as well as can be expected here considering Keith's condition. As for mw, well, it hs been good days and bad days.

Good to see you Marilyn!

From Chris Saunders!

"Having a form of Godliness, but denying the power thereof, from such turn away." 2 Tim. 3.

There are religious people today, and there always have been,, who go to church, sit there for an hour or so, then come home or go for a meal somewhere, and that is about the sum of their Christian life, others just turn up at church for Easter and Christmas.
This is not Christianity, we must have a personal relationship with the Saviour Jesus Christ, we must be reborn, with a new heart and a new Spirit.
And our life outside of churchgoing.. must be a vibrant witnessing one,
Christ is our Life. Without Him we were dead in our sins. We had no hope outside of Him, now He is our hope of Heaven and Eternal Life.
Our Bible reading and our praying and witnessing, our singing praises to Him have nothing to do with dead religious habits.
We are fully alive spiritually, He came to set us free, and if the Son sets us free, then we are free indeed.
Live life to the full in Christ. What does the world have for us, it just tries to separate us from Him.
But who can separate us from the Love of Christ, shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword, from the Love of our Lord. No, we are more than conquerors through Him that loved us.
Carpe diem..

Judy:  I agree with all you posted.  There are those who do sit in church but their business deals are greedy and crooked too.  We had such that experience with a business man years ago. Thankful that the majority who are churched  live by the Word!

Our church is still not open.  Three friends here (plus me) are starting a study tomorrow. 
We are extra careful because of heavy smoke so we will sit indoors for sure. 


 

From Chris Saunders

"But you have fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, patience, love, long-suffering.
2 Tim. 3.
Timothy had travelled with Paul and heard him Preach and teach, and so He knew Paul's character, nature, way of life.
Do people know what we stand for, do they know what we will not stand for, do they think they have us figured out, they might have some idea, but they don't have us figured out, simply because "those who are led by the Spirit of God are the sons of God." And Spiritual things are foolishness to the natural man, he doesn't understand them.
But people should know how far they can go with us, we have morals , standards, we are God fearing, rather willing to offend men than to offend Our God and Saviour.
Let this be our way of life to stand up for what is right and Godly.
If we offend the world then that is only right because the world offends us.
Looking at the news this morning on my phone, just makes we want to say " Lord get me out of here!"
And in His good time He will.
Different strokes for different folks eh?

I was listening to one of the good radio pastors this week while I was driving.  He was preaching on a verse in Timothy. He said that the letters to Timothy were the last letters Paul had written before he died.
That got me thinking, if I was to write a letter to a person what would I be able to say???
Interesting concept Right?

Just signing in so you know i am still alive...

Has anyone hear from Janet? I wrote her a letter but  no answer yet.

Carol is missing too, she hasn't posted in 12 days, this is out of her norm...

Well Gilbert and Sonja both have Covid. They refused to get vaccinated and probably still won't. They came here last Sunday to bring me eggs. Tuesday the got tested and Friday got the results,( they must have been sick when they were here) Saturday Gilbert told me he got it first doesn't know where he got it. (he works for an Oxygen company) So they must have been sick when they came here. Anyway I have an appointment to be tested tomorrow. I'd rather be safe and know  if I might be asymptomatic even though vaccinated. I heard that the Delta Variant incubation period is only 3-5 day. That news was certainly something I didn't want to hear. Other than that news All is well here.

Marilyn...hope Keith wasn't in contact with them too...

He wasn't

Marilyn...
...have you had the results back...praying they come-came back clear...

  I'm Here!!  Just been busy with the books to movie project.  They have decided it will be a documentary, and they will have me read it, so using my own voice.  It's coming along nicely, I'm happy to say.  When finished, it will be on Netflix, and should be an hour and 15 minutes long. 

Phew!  It's HOT here!  Was 104 yesterday and they predict same for today and tomorrow.  That will keep us near the air conditioning!

Good to "hear" from Carol, Judy, Jacqueline and Marilyn.  Hope you all are staying healthy.  We are doing great!  Happy to be leaving on a bus trip on Sunday to the Badlands, Mt. Rushmore and Yellowstone, with traveling friends from Hugoton.  Ten days trip.

That's all the news from my little corner of the world!  See you later!