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Morning Devotional...



If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.
John 15:7


Just imagine for a moment going into a Superstore and the Manager met you at the door with an empty trolley, saying 'Ask me for whatever you want and I'll give it to you!'

Wow wouldn't that be good!

We are not limited today my friends to an 'omer' of manna.  

There is a divine simplicity in the promise written above. Often our prayers are thwarted by our unbelief and by the complications that we add to the promise. My dear friend dare to take God at His Word today. He is faithful to all His promises.

Where else would the Christian rather be than to be abiding in Christ?  He is our refuge.  We should have great confidence when we pray to our Father.  He gave us the most precious possession that He had, namely His own Son.  He will therefore withhold no good thing from those who walk uprightly. For those who abide in Him.

He awaits your petition dear brother or sister. Ask for great things! Why? Because we have a great God who hears and answers prayer.

Faith is a spiritual muscle that needs to be exercised constantly. We are to use it to fend off the fiery darts of the evil one.

Faith sees beyond the shores of this present world and views an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled which awaits the child of God.

There may be days for the child of God that seem endless with pain and misery. Their souls sigh and groan for liberty. Seems like one trial following another.

Is there no escape? Is there no rest? Is there no peace?

Like the dove there is no peace or safety for us without  the Ark.  Abiding in Christ provides a greater safety than that enjoyed by Noah and his family in the Ark!

Our strength to overcome and to persevere comes from abiding in the Beloved.  When the trials of this present life threaten to overwhelm us, let us meditate on the world to come. Let us think of Home.  An eternity with our Beloved where nothing can corrupt, where there is no more darkness or fear and no end to life.

Are you crushed in spirit today my dear friend? If so then put your faith into action and view the beauty of Immanuel's Land. If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.

Weeping may for a night endure but at morn doth joy arise.

Iain Mackenzie

Oh Mieka - please keep in touch.  even your quick little visits are so appreciatedl Pat is good and so faithful keeping us informedas to your "coming and goings."...LOL  (((HUGS))))

Lots of love from JUDY MCKENNA

             


        welcome to C.P. Shawn.

        Please come back and post mote....tell us about yourself. !!

9.30 a.m. England

Iain thank you my dear brother.  This is surely one of my favourite devotionals from you.  I wish I had a printer as I would like to copy it... I will:-

Put My Faith into Action and View Emmanuel's Land


and I begin "The Whitewashed Stairs to Heaven" today dear bro.

God Bless and Keep our dear Little Mieka and safe journies for her. In Jesus Name.

It's icy cold here and a "stay-indoors" day, but I have much to do.  After lunch will be a time of intercession, bringing before Our Lord those situations which dear ones have asked me to place before the "Mercy Seat"., Oh and of course some of my own.

             Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem              
         
Naturally I shall be remembering all who died during the "Holocaust" as this is Holocaust Rememberance Day.I pray this may never happen again.  Lord Have Mercy.


I was up early today and saw my son off to work but I am still in my dressing gown.  I think I had best leave you all now and attend to my ablutions.  



See you later.
God bless.
Jenny

        Welcome Shawn Welcome

GOOD MORNING 10.45 AM in HOLLAND

PAT thank you for the devotional this morning writen by Iain and the nice hymn yesterday

FAST EDDIE a nice new photo from yourself.

It is very foggy in Holland but the weather forecast is not not so good we shall have snow later black ice or ice rain i don't no what you are saying but this week it shall be icy in Holland.
On this moment it is dark and very foggy.
I am going to my fahter today to help him with his home
clean up in the afternoon i am back home then i must
cooking. So i have not a lot time today hurry hurry.


There is sunshine in my soul today,
More glorious and bright
Than glows in any earthly sky,
For Jesus is my light.
                                    HEWITT

I WISH YOU ALL A BLESSED DAY
BYE LOVE RIA

SHAWN TO CP

   RIA

Seems like months since I was last on here. I have so much reading to catch up on. I have been laid low with a heavy cold. Shivering, sore bones, chesty cough........job lot!!

I had no interest in doing anything and I could not concentrate on anything. It made me think of those who leave their salvation until their death bed! What makes them think that they could put two thoughts together never mind repenting?

Today is the day of salvation. Today if you will hear my voice then harden not your hearts. Trust in the Lord with all your heart and soul.

Well that is about as much as I can offer today as I am still feeling washed out. Wobbly knees and faintness.

Take care and God bless you all. Bye the way, we have snow today and Chris and Jenny - it's heading your way. Wrap up well.

LOL

Your brother in Christ

Iain

      Iain My Dear Brother

You are loved and prayed for.  We all missed you. Get well soon dear one.

                 Welcome Carol

Hi everyone.  I got up early this morning as have a busy day ahead.  Will, of course, go to coffee and then to the "Y" to do my walking.  Then I will head to the Senior Center to attend a meeting related to planning for our PC User's Group.  Following that I will go to the church as this is Calvin Cove day and today we are going to sing hymns with the older adult day-care folks.  For me this is a full day.  We did not get the ice here that was all around us other than some icing on the trees.  Today I see we have a fog alert for awhile.

I extend my welcome to Shawn.  Glad to have you with us here at CP.

Iain, certainly sorry to read that you have been ill.  I have appreciated your devotional messages yesterday and today that Pat has shared with us in the daily devotional section.  

I sure don't envy all you folks who are experiencing snow and ice and very cold temperatures.  

I expect this is a day of mixed emotions for Mieka as she travels back to China.  

Liz, I have read quite a few things related to the Mel Gibson movie and the people who have seen it seem to have experienced something profound.  They had a private viewing for about 200 ministers and others at a church in Atlanta this past weekend.  One minister of a church of about 1500 people said he planned to rent out the theater for special showings for his congregation.  I am sure we will be hearing a lot more about it.

Marilyn, glad to hear that you are feeling better and that the chiropractor was able to bring relief to your pain.  I have had a Rubbermaid pull-out keyboard holder attached to my computer desk for a long time.  It puts the keyboard at the proper level.  I also have my monitor where I am basically looking down at it.  If your desk is too high and you have to hold up your arms you are putting strain on your muscles.  The ideas with the pillows and a foot rest sound wise as an alternative to lowering everything.

Sonja, Troy is really getting into the competitive swimming.  I hope he is really enjoying it.  I have been missing seeing the cleaver postings from Zachery (mullet).  Hope he can post from time to time.  Congratulations Zachery on your plaque.

Hope everyone has a great day.  

hey ya'll,
I'm here again. not for long though got school this morning and a game tonight. last nights EMT-Basics class was interesting. I am just starting it and i'm already about 7 chapters behind!!!! I've got some catching up to do! well ttyl
Sarah

Good Morning to ALL.  

We have had THE ice storm.  

It started Sunday and evening services were called off.  It sleeted/rained all day.  Then Monday was just plain cold.. Nothing over 28 degrees.  More sleet and a sprinkling of snow.

Today it is still about 24 degrees, and the roads are icy.  I will stay home until I feel safe to travel to work.  I did go to work yesterday..scared and driving on ice.  Got home about 3 o'clock.  The roads were slushy then.  Back to ice now.  Nobody seems to be traveling down my country road.

Good excuse to stay home.  Hurrah!  First time on the computer, though and I tried to play catch-up.

Love to all.  

Great devotions from Iain!  Glad you are back!

Good morning!  So nice to hear from Iain, but I'm so sorry you have been ill.  Take care of yourself, dear brother, we miss you when you can't come in and post.  But we surely have enjoyed your devotionals.

Kathy, isn't it nice to just get to stay home?  I'm glad you can do that and not feel forced to go out and drive on the ice.  Have a wonderful, cozy day!

Hello, Sarah!  So you have decided to become an EMT??  Good for you!  It's lots of work, but a worthy undertaking.

I am so sorry I had computer problems and didn't get to visit with dear Mieka.  I am glad, though, that she doesn't have the fear of going to Tibet that she had before.  Godspeed, little one, we love you and will be waiting for your return to us.

Jenny, a few words of prayer for the healing of my mouth would be appreciated in your prayer time.  Bless you, dear.

Larry, you are so consistent in your doing of good works.  I know you will be/are blessed for your faithfulness.  I wish you a wonderful day today.

Hello, dear Ria!!  I'm sorry Holland is so dark and damp, but soon the sun will shine again on you!  I know your father appreciates your help, and that you are happy you have him with you and can be of help to him.

Hey there, Judy!  Good to see you!  Yes, Beth is okay, but she had to cancel her week at that clinic in Texas as her Dad planned to take her, but he just got out of the hospital and isn't able to take her yet.  Plans are for her to go later, though.  (And yes, John is still in the picture! )

We are in the deep freeze here, too.  Darrel just told me it is about 3 degrees outside.  I have to get out and do a couple things today, but am not looking forward to getting out in it.

My coffee is ready, so see you later!

Good Morning Everyone...

We'll our storm is about half over--so the weather men say!  We've had so much!  And the freezing rain is still to come so everyone is desperately trying to get the snow dug and removed from the driveways before the freezing rain lands on top of it.

It was so nice to be able to speak with Mieka last night.

Iain, you get well soon.  We'll be praying for you bro!

Now, I must go and move my car.

Hi all/  Just saying hi, before Travis gets to the keyboard.  

We had about 3.2 seconds of sunshine htis morning!!!  But at least that heavy fog is gone.  Travis and I are going OUT today.  We have been in sinceSaturday night.

I love being at home, but we need some fresh air and scenery!

Laters

Wow, page 2 already!  

We had the most beautifulest sunrise ever.  The whole sky was pink and orange.  I thought about pictures the whole time.

I am in the process of changing my website, getting new pictures put up and stuff.  I just heard this morning that our Christian Radio station has website.
www.kslt.com  I am going to check that out today.  The two host in the morning just crack me up.

Larry~Zachery and Troy will post more as soon as I get the computers back.  They didn't get fixed right.  Still getting pop ups even though they aren't on the internet.  Of course we are online 24/7 because we never shut off the computers.  No one is allowed on my computer, but me.    Give 'em 2 weeks.

Ruthie~Way to go! You are doing a great job on posting pictures!!!  <high five>   You got some cute ones too.  Keep it up!

I have a another busy day.  I best get started.

Have a good day Ria, Jenny, Pat, Iain, Larry, Sarah, Janet, Kathy and Judy Mc.  (((hug)))

Thanks for the hug, Soni!  I needed that!  

Karma, maybe Trav would like to come and play in my snow?

Hi to Janet (hope your face is better soon), Ria, Kathy, Jenny, Larry, Sarah, Carol and anyone I've missed.

Back to the snow digging...

Good Morning, Thank you rother Iain for the devotional today and thank you  Sister Pat for posting it for Iain.

It is really raining here but I am going to work today. Not much to do at Bea's house,  a few dishes the Kitchen and bathroom  are very small. We may go out to lunch if the rain lets up. He son and I will do her grocery shopping. He is staying with her for a few days. He is a polio survivor and is crippled so he isn't a lot help to her but he does do the cooking while he is there.

TTYL

Iain i am soryy to read that you have been ill my prayers are for you brother.

JUDYMC  i also have a electric bedwarmer. It is also a similar to a mattress cover also i can adjust the heat.
So i also go never in an cold bed. It is so nice when your hole bed is a little bit warm in the winter. I am very happy with my bedwarmer.

I am just come home now i must cooking.

HEEL VEEL LIEFS  RIA =

Pat, I'm sure he would love that!!  How far are you from Niagra Falls?

Popping in for a minute.  'sposed to be checking email!

Helen
 and
Shawn

Karma...  just about 1 hr. and 15 minutes!  Not far at all...  all good highway driving too.

Liz ~ I believe that the movie 'The Passion' will be in theaters February 25.  My church is certainly supporting it as some have already seen the movie as a pre-screening.  In fact, our church is going to purchase tickets so we may have a private showing at our local theater.  It is rated R because of the violence...the crucifixion of Christ.  The story is the last 12 days of Christ on earth.  Mel spent his own money producing, directing and, I think, acting in this movie.  Hollywood wouldn't touch it because it was about Christ.  But our church is encouraging all Christians to see the film....let Hollywood find out what John Q Public wants!!!  Check it out here..... http://www.passion-movie.com/  I see Ed and I gave the same information.  I also heard that no one left the theater until the screen was totally black.  They sat through all the credits.

It is cold and all white outside.  I can see a state highway from my picture window and the cars are moving very slow.  A great day to be inside looking out!  Glad I don't have to get out in it.  

It gets windy inside the house.  Let me explain.  Two cats chasing each other causes a terrific draft!!!!  Sometimes you can see the fur fly!!!  It is almost as if Ali gets enough of Inky's antics and chases her, knowing that Inky will eventually flop and then Ali can get some rest, too!  Never a dull moment now at Etta Sue's house!

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"Shouting to make your children obey is like using the horn to steer your car, and you get about the same results."  (Is this about cats, too?)

woohooo...I am learning how to do html codes.  

This is what I have done so far.  This is only practice and not the real page.

http://www.sonifopictures.com/test

Good afternoon on this not so wonderful winter day.

Now I will go and listen to the noon news and see what else is coming.  Winter I like but I am also wishing for it to go away I have had enough.


Ruth

Kassie and I are researching Ben Franklin.  There was a story about him in her spelling this week.  SHe found the story interesting and asked if we could go on the internet and find out more.  One thing I came across was 20 sermons.  THis is one of the awesome quotes, in his second sermon.  What a heritage the US has in the Founding Fathers.  This is so applicable to today too.

QuoteAmong all the beliefs of the world, what belief is it through which the sinner is justified before God? By reference to John xx: 30, 31, we learn what he wrote out his testimony concerning Christ for. He says: "Many other signs truly did Jesus, in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written that you might believe." This gives the purpose of the apostle in writing his book: "These are written that you might believe." The next question is, That you might believe what? He informs us, "That you might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God."

Ruth I sympathyse with ouy, having to go out in this terrible weather,  I at least can opt out of going out if I want.  

I came home Sunday late and forgot to plug the van in.   Woooops  Cannot get it going again.  I have a heater on the battery to see if that will help.  May have to call in the garage.

It is only -12*C, not so cold but ther windchill is what is causing the trouble.

John is on the way home from Tennesee, and the forcast is for bad weather there.  Take care Ruth Ann and don't get caught in it.

Have a good day everyone, Back to research.
JudyB

Hi RIA and Jane! ! !

Dear Iain:    

When I had a bad cold last year and went on Arithimisin. a drug.  (not sure of the spelling).    After when I felt weak and needed a pick me up, a lady at the health store told me to make some chicken soup.   But not just ordinary chicken soup.   Put garlic cloves, onion, ginger and turmuric powder in it.   Then add carrots, potatoes and more onions if you like.  Then drink the clear soup.   I ended up eating the vegetables too, but the turmuric and garlic and ginger were wonderful for picking me up and making me feel human again!  

Please try it and start off slow, and have a little every two hours.    Also Iain I have been telling people about Barley Green that I take.   A wonderful green drink that has everything in it.   Just the powdered green leaves of barley.   There are a lot of Christians taking this.    If you are interested IM me.  They are in many countries including the British Isles.

I enjoyed your devotional yesterday and today!

God Bless


Ruthie