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Morning Devotional...


Who in the days of His flesh, when He had offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears unto Him that was able to save Him from death, and was heard in that He feared.
Heb.  5:7


The Lord Jesus lived the full spectrum of human experiences and yet He was sinless.

He offered up prayers, strong supplications with tears, for His Father's will and deliverance.

Did His Father hear Him? Yes, but there was no turning back.

He hears our groaning prayers too and sees our falling tears. He enters into our experiences with a sympathizing and caring heart, but still we must go through the trial to make us more like the Lord Jesus.

Then we will be able to comfort others who are in similar trouble (2 Cor. 1:4).
--James Comte

Thank you Pat for the devotional and that hymn.   I love those words to "He leadeth me"

Hi Sonja,   I am glad I have been some help about the JW's.   I have met some very nice people who were JW's and have even been witnessing in their homes.  I sometimes want to say that if they believe the Bible is true, then they should just do what Jesus said to do.  One verse is in John 1: 12.   But as many as received Him, to them he gave the right to become children of God.  Jesus said they MUST receive Him to have salvation and eternal life.   Instead of arguing about all the other stuff, they need to just DO what Jesus said to do!    Of course, satan is the one who works very hard to keep people from the truth!

God Bless

Love Ruthie

hahaha!  Pat, I almost bumped my head getting in here!  I was composing the following on a Word Document so I would not lose it before I could get it posted in here....and when I went to do so - it was already tomorrow!!  
I'll send it anyway:

Hi everyone, I will try to get in a post before the next day pops up!  
I was so tired yesterday.  It was one of those days where I couldn't work up any energy or spark at all.  Some days it seems like there is more to do than I can manage.  But as I read my devotional books and scriptures, I got such a boost from reading:

"Then Jesus said, "Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.  Take my yoke upon you.  Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle, and you will find rest for your souls.  For my yoke fits perfectly, and the burden I give you is light."  Matthew 11:28-30 NLT.

I am so glad He invites us to come to Him.  He can restore our weary spirits and helps us face our day if we will let Him.  This is the gist of Dr. Stanley's devotional message.  It really spoke to my heart, and to think it was written exactly for the day I was so weary.  The first time in a long time I did not want to get out of bed that morning.  

Thanks to all of you for encouraging words, and the hymns, the devotionals, etc. The discussion on the Trinity was most interesting.  That very subject came up in our SS class last Sunday.  
Also  I  must comment on reading about Zac's encounter with the dog – it happened to me one time too.  Zac, you did good!  And I know you were scared.  I hope that doesn't ever happen  to you again.  I was scared too, and I was a grown woman!  

Hasta Manana, all.
Love in Jesus,
~Janice

Hi Janice...

I'm so glad you didn't bump your head!  Glad you had it in Word so that you could copy and paste!  It's just so nice to see you.  



Now, today is one of our members' birthday!

Mike............

I came in late on yesterday's NEM and knew I'd lose my post to you.  What can a brother Christian say when one of loses someone we love so dearly?  We can offer our love and condolances, and can join with you in prayers of healing.  This I can and will do.  I know your pain as do thers who have expressed a like loss of a loved one.  My brother Bob wrnt home to be with our loving Lord in 1985, and I still miss him so.  No, Mike, I don't think of Bob every day as I did when I first lost him, but he still comes into my thoughts, and I'd love to share with him.  You are a very wealthy man Mike, you have many who care.

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GOOD MORNING ALL 10.26 in Holland  

PAT thank you very much for the good devotional this morning and the very nice hymns yesterday and this morning.

AL also your devotional yesterday was great yesterday thank you also very much.

JENNY it is cold in Holland and a lot wind
also  in England? How are you doing i talk you later.


Janice Matthew 11:28-30 that are very great Bibleverses this verses i am reading often.

Marylin  i am very happy to read thank your health is good.

MIKE and SONJA thank you for the photo of Mike's brother Mark Sheila and Jordon You all are still in my prayers.

MARCEL is today a little bit better but my back not.

Gareth again for your wife a  

Is there any life so blessed
As one lived for Christ alone,
When the heart from self is emptied,
And instead becomes His throne?
                                              ANON.

LOVE AND BLESSINGS
LOVE RIA      



And now am i going something do what good is for my back

HAPPY  BIRTHDAY  PRAYFORSURF  (BRIAN)
     
      RIA

U.K. 10 a.m.

Pat thank You.  I have a difficult task to undergo soon and I find the devotional most helpful.
Hope you are fully recovered from your cold now dear sister. I must say I love that bowl of flowers for Gareth's wife...

           Gareth's wife

           Happy Birthday

Gareth.  What is your dear wife's name?

Ria Goedemorgen zus. de zon schijnt vanochtend. Tot straks lieve Maria.  

Janice.  It's lovely to see you again this morning.  Hello there!

Zach.  You are so brave.  I love you dear one. God Bless.

Lee. are you on the golf course today?  

Must go, things to do.

Love,
Jenny X

Good morning all.  Sorry I didn't get back in here last night.  I went to bed at 9:30.    I was extremely tired for some reason.  Actually, I have been that way for the past several nights.  Anyway.  I woke up this morning (without an alarm clock, before TAS) and feel great.  I may need to do that more often.

I'm going to go read yesterday's posts now.  Seems like I have missed some fairly exciting stuff.

Laters.
karmat

All this talk about JW's has goven some food for John.  The company he works for is owned by JW's.  The thing I like about them is that they are not pushing their religion on him, and are respectful of our faith.  I am going to copy and paste yesterdays discussion for John so he has it all together to read.

I slept well last night.  TO bed earlier than is normal and slept later.  I have a dr's appointment so have to scoot.

Have a good day.
Judy

good morning everyone,
i am here and awake but i can't say much more about anything else being the day has just started! well i guess i need to get off to school! ttyl
Sarah

Hey karma! 9:30 is early for you.    I have been trying to get to bed earlier too.   Have a good day.

Jenny~About 6 years ago Zachery was playing at friends house and his dog got out of the house and tore into Zachery's leg.  The dog wouldn't let go and ripped a hole on both sides of his leg.  It was a mess.  It pretty much ruined his summer.  That is why he is so fearful of dogs.  The owners had the dog put to sleep so he wouldn't do it to another kid.  And no, Zachery wasn't teasing the dog. The dog was just a mean cocker spanial.

I haven't figured out how to take portraits with my camera, so today is the day I learn.  I am going to spend most my time working with the settings.  Everytime I put it on portrait mode the flash comes up. grrr... Maybe I should tape something on the flash.    We see.

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I read Matthew 24 and 25.  
I noticed it had stated in Matthew 24:35 that "Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away."

What does that mean?

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If I am going to get anything done I better get off of here.  

I sure miss Janet.


Soni

QuoteI read Matthew 24 and 25. 
I noticed it had stated in Matthew 24:35 that "Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away."

It just means that even when earthly things wear out or are destroyed, still God's Word the Bible will endure.  In fact, even if the sun should cease to shine and the earth become uninhabitable, yet God's promises will still come true.  Simply put, His Word is FAITHFUL and UNCHANGEABLE.  You can ALWAYS count on what He has said.

                     Field Mouse Rescue
                                                                                                           My friend Barbara is phoning me soon re the baby field mouse I rescued this morning after Pushkin dropped it at the door. She has just been here to collect "Baby Mouse." She looked after the hedgehog I rescued and released it into the wild.  The baby mouse was full of beans after I warmed it by the fire and stroked it.It was trying to get onto the floor... .ah, pretty little thing!
Barbara will put it under the heat lamp and feed it with goats milk.  She was feeding a rescued seagull when I rang her!  

Bye for now.
Jenny

Soni... Even when we feel the world will end God's word will endure.    During the tribulatiiion, God's word will still endure and be true.  Doesn't matter what happens to this old world. God's word will endure.

Doctor has changed meds for me.  I pray these ones work.

Kids are happy and singing.  I am trying to get some work done, but I can't on here!

Bye for now.
JudyB

Soni..... get Zach a tin of pepper spray.... that way he can spray  any dog that gets too close when he delivers papers he has protection.

DID you know that the beloved cocker spaniel is number three on the most probable to bite list?  Amazing eh?   Well if you knew our Cimi you would agree that we have to be careful of her when strangers come around.  She is more lethal than our Rottweillers!  

The pepper spray is what the postmen use.  Here at home I make up a bottle of vinegar water in a spray bottle to use and that works too. Possibly a little more humane.

Try the pepper or vinegar spray.  Having one of these will help his self confidence too.

Hi everyone!!

The cocker spaniel that bit me just came running out the door and after me I did not move but a step back, I did not think it would bite me but it did.

Zachery

Zach...

You must taste nice!!!

You are lovely!

The dentist trip wasn't too bad.  I knew I had a chip off of a tooth.  I lost it a few days after my last visit.  I told the hygenist that she picked and probed too hard the last time.  Her answer..."Well, I have to bring money to the office somehow!" I took that as honesty even though she was laughing!  So the outcome is that the dentist thinks I need 4 crowns.  I told him, no way would I do 4 crowns at once or even in the same year.  (I have dental insurance.  It covers great for exams, x-rays and such but only about 30% for fillings, crowns, root canals and extractions.)  So I told him to send an estimate to my insurance so I wouldn't be surprised at my cost to do ONE crown.  I have asked for estimates before and I have never received one back from my insurance.  My old dentist told me about 10 years ago that I needed two of these crowns.  Those fillings are still hanging in there!!!

Larry ~ Same here.  Jerry bought me some flowers for Valentines and Ali would eat them.  This time Inky didn't pay any attention to them.

Pat ~ If a mini-CP bash is scheduled....ALL is invited!!!!

Mike ~ I know it was a sad day for you yesterday.  But remember, you will see your brother again.

Zachary ~ I am so glad you got help when you needed it about the dog.  That lady certainly saved you a trip to the hospital.  I could feel my heart racing just reading your post.

Sonja ~ I would love to see you and Chandraya dancing.  I miss going to see dances now that Ivalou's grandkids are growing up.  But she does have three girls still in dance.  Their recital is the first week in June.  I am sure we will go to Ohio to see it.  Besides Lydia, she's 5, is in dance now.

Sarah ~ I see you just sent me an IM.  But I am in a hurry so didn't reply.  Sorry!

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"If we give someone a piece of bread and butter, that's kindness, but if we put jelly or peanut butter on it, then it's Loving Kindness."

Careful Zach!

I read something recently.  As adults we should drink 1 8oz glass of water for every 20 pounds of body weight.  So if you weigh 100 lbs, (I can  only dream haha) you drink at least 5 cups of water.  This helps to wash out the bugs that cause colds and flu's.  I am increasing my water intake, I challenge the rest of you to as well!

Ajenda for today.
Laundry,

Good Morning.

The Doctor also tld me that the dizzy spell could have been a "Silent Migraine" and gave me 2 pills that are specific to migraines and nothing else. She tol me "IF" this happens again to take one of the pills and see if it stops within anhour if not take the other pill 4 hours later, still dizzy then it's not a migrain and I willhave to have an MRI. But medi/cal (medicaid) is getting reall iffy on paying for MRI's, so that is why none at this time for me.

Thanks Pat for the IM I have done as you requested. Thank you for the devotional Always right on.

Going to check the other folders.sooo TTYL
Happy Birthday Prayforsurf (Brian) and Carol (Gareth's Wife)

I agree JudyB...everyone should drink lots of water.  I don't drink anything else. Well except for an occasional coffee or soda.

I am getting the camera ready for pictures and getting some laundry done.  

Hope you all have a good day!

Soni

QuoteBy Marilyn~The Doctor also tld me that the dizzy spell

Good morning, Marilyn.  

I was thinking about this and did the doctor say anything about allergies or ear problems?  When I was pregnant with Chandraya I got really dizzy, for about 1 month. They couldn't figure out why I was so dizzy.  My OB doc told me to take some allergy pills and with in a  week I was feeling better.  I had collected fluid in my middle ear and didn't know it.  

Might be something to think about.

Hi Everyone!

It was a nice sunny day this morning but it's got quite dull out now.  

Hope you are all having a great day.  How's the weather over where you are, Jenny and Chris and Margit?  Is spring out fully?  Or will you have any more frosty days?

And Ria, how's that toe?  

Soni, what a time you're having with your new camera!  I'm so "jealous"!  HAHAHA!  I'd love to have one.

Oops, phone is ringing.  I'll be back.....

Yes, Sonja, The medicine I was given for dizzy spells/vertigo was a strong dose of antihistime.
Said it was collection of fluid in ear from allergies.

I have heard of the migraine theory for dizzyness/I am very fortunate and blessed that I don't suffer from migranes.

My headaches/slight ones are from sinus.

I am using everyone's suggestion of sinus--thanks again.

Prayers that you are feeling better, Marilyn. You are too valuable in GOD's eyes to stay sick for too long.

I am so pleased that I mentioned being approached by the JW yesterday.

I enjoyed the postings of so many and makes it so clear what to say.

The ones that I was approached by were very friendly but one just kept her bible opened and wanted her words to convey her message barely listening to our words; just her own.

My hubby sounds so much like Al; in fact, Al, my husband just read your message and said -o-right on!!


Ruthie, enjoying your message--think I will go to new forum on Trinity and post.

Hope all are feeling well.

I shutterd when I heard of Zach's plight with the dog.
When we were looking to purchase a dog they told us not to get cocker spaniel if I have little ones in the house(they bite) How can something so cute ; bite??

My son was in a yard playing and for some reason a dog came racing over and took a chunk out of him.
My son was ten at the time and didn't do anything to provoke the dog(in fact , the dog was inside and broke through a screen to get to my son).  

The dog was placed in quarantine 'cause he went right for my son's throat--very. very scary--scar showed for a long time.

Dog did not have rabies.

Talk to you later, take care and as always,

Love in Christ,

Joyce

Well, here I am back again...  Several phone calls and two visitors at the door later!  LOL


Liz, I've been praying for Al.  I hope that his pain meds are working for him.  Please keep us posted.

Hi Joyce.  Got your email but no photos.  Hope your daughter can get them to me.

I've also been wondering how Lee's friend is who was baptized last fall and has cancer.  If you pop in here, Lee, I'm just wondering...

Judy, is pepper spray available to the general public?   I know that it's something not to be handled lightly for sure.  Just wondering...  I really don't have a clue.

Sorry Marilyn that you've been suffering with this problem.  I know that my silent migraine had absolutely no pain.  Only my vision was affected.

I sure hope that Carol (Gareth's wife) and Brian aka Prayforsurf, come and see their birthday wishes!  Maybe we should send Prayforsurf and IM and wish him a Happy Birthday and tell him about his greetings.  He's now nearly out of his teen years!

Subj: Insight for Leaders  
Date: 3/11/04 5:01:12 AM GMT Standard Time
From: lmi@flash.net
To: tozer@litmin.com
Sent from the Internet (Details)

NEVER BLACKMAIL YOUR PASTOR FINANCIALLY IT'S NOT GOOD AND GOD WILL NOT BLESS YOU FOR THAT!

March 11    

Pastoral Ministry: The Economic Squeeze

But you be watchful in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of
an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.
--2 Timothy 4:5

A number of factors contribute to bad spiritual leadership....

The economic squeeze. The Protestant ministry is notoriously
underpaid and the pastor's family is often large. Put these two
facts together and you have a situation ready-made to bring trouble
and temptation to the man of God. The ability of the congregation
to turn off the flow of money to the church when the man in the
pulpit gets on their toes is well known. The average pastor lives
from year to year barely making ends meet. To give vigorous moral
leadership to the church is often to invite economic strangulation,
so such leadership is withheld. But the evil thing is that
leadership withheld is in fact a kind of inverted leadership. The
man who will not lead his flock up the mountainside leads it down
without knowing it.  God Tells the Man Who Cares, 61-62.

"Lord, again I pray for any pastor who may be facing this economic
squeeze today. Help him to be faithful and give strong leadership
no matter the cost. Then, Lord, I pray that even today You would
grant one of Your special, generous provisions as a powerful
reminder of Your great faithfulness. Amen."

Dear Pat, bitterly cold is the answer today, I was so cold on the roof that I ALMOST CAME HOME,  lol, but the mortgage needs paying so there you go, and daffodils are blooming all over.
regards Chris.
PS. snow forecast for tonight!