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Dear Jenny, you have my sympathy, it is awful to feel the cattarrh at the back of the throat, and the continual barking cough which hurts the throat, and keeps  you awake,
We wish you healing and strength in Jesus name,
bless you sister, lets pray for each other.

 

Home from church, The Incredible dog competition is on the TV. So I am watching that. I think Ice Skating is on today too.

TTYL

P.S. I posted an update on Victor Oliver last night.

Happy Birthday Zachery!

This is for Zachary!

Hey, everybody, look at me!
Today I'm FIVE years old, you see.
And I never will be four,
Not ever, ever, any more.
First I'll be five a while, and then,
I'll soon be something else again!

There are bare patches showing in our back yard.  But I don't think they will for long.  Tonight and tomorrow are supposed to bring winter back.  Just in time for me to go to work.    But that's OK.  I don't have to travel over the mountain any more, I have a good safe car, the road crews are on the ball in our town, and when I get home everything will be warm and snug and Gene will have a steaming hot cup of coffee ready for me.  Isn't the Lord good?

Hi guys and gals!  I stopped in for just a minute this morning, but before I had caught up on reading the posts, it was time to go to church.

Our pastor used the problems the K-State Quarterback caused to enforce some moral lessons, which I certainly agree with......first, that in breaking the rule (not to mention the moral sin he committed) he should NOT have been allowed to play.  Second, that Snider (and we all like the coach) by letting him play, jeopardized the curfew rule from this time forward.  Third, that you cannot hide your sins---sin always brings consequences.

The sad thing in all of this (to me) is that Roberson didn't only cause the team to lose the biggest game of the year, he jeopardized his future career. Two scouts who went to the game just to check him out, left when they heard what he had done.

But I think, saddest of all is the hurt he caused so many thousands of people---the team, the support groups from the school, tens of thousands of fans, family members, etc.  It goes on and on and on.  This is just one example of the lack of morals now, the idea of sex as "recreation."  God, help us!  It reminds me of that poem about the ripples in the water.  I will go find it so I can copy it here.

I learned so much in Sunday school today.  We studied Prov. 1:1-19  The verse that really jumped out at me was
5) A wise man will listen and increase his learning, and a discerning man will obtain guidance
If you ask yourself "Who is a wise man?"  What is your answer? A wise man is someone who listens.  You can not listen if you are to busy talking. I will be going through this with my kids this week for our bible study.

Sometimes when you are with a friend or a family member do you try to get the last word in?  I know I do sometimes.  How do you feel when that happens to you.  Do you feel like they don't care about what happened in your life or the good or bad news that you may have?  

I am going to try this year to consentrate on them and not me.   Why does it always have to be me?

Just a thought!

We also read this during our praising time.

For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper then any toeedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

What are your thoughts on this?


Psalms 19:14
May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.

Sonja, that was a wonderful post, and I agree with you 100%!

Here is the poem.  I hope you like it as much as I do!

          DROP A PEBBLE IN THE WATER

Drop a pebble in the water: just a splash, and it is gone;
But there's half-a-hundred ripples circling on and on an on,
Spreading, spreading from the center, flowing on out to the sea.
And there is no way of telling where the end is going to be.

Drop a pebble in the water:  in a minute , you forget,
But there's little waves a-flowing, and there's ripples circling yet,
And those little waves a-flowing to a great big wave have grown;
You've disturbed a mighty river just by dropping in a stone.

Drop an unkind word, or careless: in a minute it is gone;
But there's half-a-hundred ripples circling on and on and on.
They keep spreading, spreading, spreading from the center as they go,
And there's no way to stop them, once you've started them to flow.

Drop an unkind word or careless: ina minute you forget;
But there's little waves a-flowing, and there's ripples circling yet,
And perhaps in some sad heart a mighty wave of tears you've stirred,
And disturbed a life was happy ere you dropped that unkind word.

Drop a word of cheer and kindness: just a flash and it is gone;
But there's half-a-hundred ripples circling on and on and on,
Bearing hope and joy and comfort on each splashing, dashing wave
Till you wouldn't believe the volume of the one kind word you gave.

Drop a word of cheer and kindness: in a minute you forget;
But there's gladness still a-swelling, and there's joy a-circling yet,
And you've rolled a wave of comfort whose sweet music can be heard
Over miles and miles of water just by dropping one kind word.
                                                    --James W. Foley

What wonderful posts in here so far today!  Thanks so much folks.

Sonja, you had a wonderful time in Sunday School!  Great!  Thanks for sharing.

And Janet, you are sharing lots of nice poems and snippets.  Thanks for them.  I'm opening a little folder on my computer (when it's fixed   ) for these.

Sorry, Jenny and Chris and Margit that you are all ill.  Get better soon!

Yes, Jeanne, I think our "spring-like" weather is soon to end.  It's snowing at present in Windsor/Detroit and that's just about 300 km from here.

I have my first appointment at the Dental College on Thursday so hopefully, it won't be a bad day for driving.

Hope you're having a great birthday party in Idaho for little Zachery, Rachelle.  Glad you came in here and told us about it.

Chris..........

Yep, that's a gotcha......Calendar

Now I'm going to redeem myself.  Take note and DO it.   Go to your local pharmacy and purchase a cold remedy named ZICAM.  It looks exactly like a nose spray, but it isn't.  Follow the instructions to the letter and I PROMISE you, your cold will start to clear-up within eight hours.  No phony baloney on this one.  I was turned on to it the day my cold started Four days ago.  I was stuffed-up, nose running, and my head was full with the warm breath coming from my nose.  Awesome stuff.  Who ever said there was no cure for the common cold.  I'm now a believer.

[size=4Thanks Lee!  I putter on the list![/size]

Interesting reading today folks and where are all the men today. Comne on guys lets get some more messages on CP.

Ruth Ann I will certainly let you know if I am coming into the NAshville area or if I don't find out I will get Judy to let you know I always find it nice to meet peole along the way. It helps break the lonliness of the road. Thanks for the invite.

Church was interesting today as the pastor who happens to be a car buff used a tire on the platform as a way to illustrate his message. this man never stops amazing me. It was an effective message though as a number of people went forward after the service for prayer. One thing I really enjoy about our pastor is the fact that he is real. There is nothing artificial about this amn and he is very much in tune with what is going on around him. I spoke with the director of the truckers chapels that I work with on a part time basis as a volunteer and he related some of the plans for the coming year. we are going to start a chapel in Quebec this year as well as start the work going in our area in Northern Ontarion. I enjoy being involved with this ministry as I have inside knowledge of it's importance. It gives trtuckers a place to come for fellowship as well as conselling if they are having problems or if they just need someone to listen and provide a place to relax. Life on the road is not always easy for the men and women who move freight across our continent. I would appreciate your prayers for this ministry as we move forward this year that we may move in Gods timing and and follow his lead. The ministry relies enirely on donations and all fulltime chaplians raise their own support.

Well we are visiting with my son and his family at the moment so I will go for now but will check back before I turn in tonight.

In Christ John.

PAT.............

You DO need to get your PC fixed.  I sent a couple of updated shots of myself (That you asked for).  Weather cold today -10 F.  I also have a couple of mountain and sunset shots to send.



Janet..........

Like you, I completely disagree with the morality of the KC quarterback, but, If I'm not mistaken, the local prosecutor said there was insufficient evidence to prove he committed the act.  Perhaps the media has him guilty before he is able to offer a defense.  I watched the game and it was obvious he was not up to speed.  Either way, let's pray for him.  Been there, and forgiven.

Lee, it is true that there was insufficient evidence for charges to be filed.  What I find so dismaying is that he did commit the act (consensually).  Why can't they just behave???  But, yes, he does need prayer, and I was thinking earlier today that I hope someone goes to him and witnesses to him about the love and forgiveness of Jesus, and that He paid the price for Ell Roberson's sins on the cross.

They stated that the girl/woman involved was "obsessed" with Roberson.  That is sad, too.

Anyhow, it is now history, and I promise no more about it from me!  

One mother told me after church that they used it as a life-lesson to their sons.  "Be sure your sins will find you out!"

BEING MISERABLE IS A HABIT; BEING  HAPPY IS A HABIT; AND THE CHOICE IS YOURS.

Thank you Pat for today's devotional.    It has brought to my memory this song....


Jesus, Name above all names
Beautiful Saviour,  Glorious Lord
Emanuel, God is with us
Blessed Redeemer, Living Word


So true
Mel

Good evening all!  Don't know if I shared with you all or not, but my Senior Pastor's daughter, 23 years old, was killed in an auto accident 3 days before Christmas.  The funeral was last Monday, and our senior pastor preached at the funeral.  However, because they are still recovering from the blow, and because he is seeking the Lord over this issue, our assistant pastor preached a wonderful message this morning.  
This being the first Sunday of the new year, he spoke to us about setting our spiritual rudder for the new year.  He spoke about all the people in the 11th chapter of Hebrews that were written about in the bible.  What they did to be remembered in this great book?  THEY SAID "YES" to God.  They said Yes to a relationship with God, and Yes to fellowship with the Holy Spirit, and Yes to empowerment, and Yes to the MISSION.  This is so exciting, because I really feel that I am called to the mission field.  Phil 3:12...I press on that I may lay hold of THAT for which Christ Jesus has laid hold of me...  Everybody's "THAT" is different, but we must PRESS IN  - don't pull back.  
Faith says believing is seeing!
Please continue to life up the Warnock family during this time of grief.  Thanks.

I'm so saddened by this, Nancy.  I remember the night we were talking on Yahoo when you said you had a phone call and this was the news.  Such a sad time for the family.  Yes, I'll be remembering them as I have been.

Thanks for coming in and reminding us about this.

I hope you have a great New Year, Nancy.  Sounds like that was a wonderful service in your church.

It is 9:30 and we are going to Dodge to pick up Beth.  It sure feels odd to be going somewhere at this time of night.  We will have time to pick up some film for the underwater camera at Wal-Mart before we go out to the airport.  Talk to you all tomorrow!  Sweet dreams!

Early tonight.

I've had to take some meds for pain and I may not be awake at midnight!  

So, please continue your discussion in tomorrow's topic.

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