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Morning Devotional...

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose. . . to be conformed to the image of His Son.
Romans 8:28-29

Shattered by storms, twisted by pain, broken by sorrow, numbed by grief, many a perplexed child of God has cried into what seems an unresponsive sky, "What good can come of this?"

What is the good of verse 28? It is the glory of verse 29: "conformed to the image of His Son."

All things are working together to that one great good--the moral and spiritual image of the Son of God.

One day He will finish the work, but He has begun to form Christ in you by pain and pleasure, by discipline and delights.

What a good thing that is!
--J. B. N.

Hello Everyone!

I tried to post but, guess what happened to me ? Yep, they locked the door and wouldn't let me in lol.
I apolagize for not being on here much-so much has been going on and we have been sick with that cold/flu stuff-Zac almost had phnemonia and the first round of meds, didn't help and he woke up early monday morning with a horrable ear ache..Anyway all of us are on antibiotics except Wayne/Whitney and Lindsey..I have been sick for about 3 days and still haven't gotten all my strength back.
Heather I didn't know you were in the artisty group! How cool-I just got in there--Its going to be fun!
I have done some cute things with the kids photo's with PSP..I love it!
It is relaxing when your not stressing to get done!
Lol..
Well, I just thought id say Hi!
I hope everyone is well.
Rachelle

Rachelle, I'm sorry that you're sick.  Hurry and get well.  that's certainly not pleasant especially having kids sick too.

Now about Week 6 and that shadow graphic...Have you tried it yet?

Thank you Pat for that great devotional.   So sorry about your Grandfather Sarah.   Praying for God's comfort to be with you and your family.

I have been involved with a seminar this week.  Out every night.   Will be posting more regularly at the end of the week.  

Love Ruthie

SarahGods blessings in this time of grief.  
Rachelle, hope you get better soon.
Pat, thanks for the links... I have found some new interesting areas in this forum.

I have a little bit of news for everyone.    My training at Spurgeons College was in Church Planting and Evangelism.  It was only because of College requirements that during studies I was interviewed for and accepted for a position as student Minister in Harold Hill Baptist.  Three years ago I was asked by the Church to continue as the Pastor.  Recently, I felt strongly that my calling as evangelist was not being fulfilled.

I decided to begin looking for a secular job at the beginning of this month (March) with the goal of supporting the Church, both financialy and spiritually until new opportunities are opened by God. God works so fast that I begin my new position in April with a subsiduary of Tyco.  I announced it at our AGM last week and most of the members are upset.  

However, I will continue as a part time Pastor until my three months notice is complete and after that will continue as a member supporting the deacons.  The Church cannot afford a minister and has struggled to make the transition from a maintenance mode mentality to an outward looking, missionary community.  Despite this, God is at work building up a core group of committed people who will take Jesus into the community.

Next week Tuesday, Carol and I will be going to our home in Spain for a week before embarking on my new career.  (If anybody would like to see our home you will find it on http://community.webshots.com/user/garethparkes ) I will try to take a couple of interesting photos while we are there.

Hello everyone....

Sarah, I pray that God send an overwhelming blanket of peace over you and your family during this time.

Garrett, I pray for God's direction as to what he would have you to do.

Pat, I was wondering if there was any way that I could suggest a book for after you all finish "Purpose Driven Life". Is that a possibility?

GOOD MORNING ALL 11.18 in Holland  

PAT thank you very much for the devotional this morning  all the links and the nice hymn
yesterday "Just Over In The Glory Land"

PAPA JOHN i love your writing walk along the beach how lovely. That was i also loving when i have been for years with my first husband to South Europe. There is it also very nice.

GARETH great photo's from you i love your photo's but he photo's from Spain that is my lovely country.



SONJA  a lovely picture for ST. PATRICS
DAY  but what is st. Patrics Day we have that not in Holland  can you or someone else me tell that.


KIM also your picture very nice have you that make with PSP.  I have once try to work with PSP
but that is nothing for me.

Rachelle i am sorry to read that you are sick.

HEATHER thank you very much for your lovely words about my English but i have learn a lot on CP  the grammar is difficult for me but that is also difficult in Dutch i think in each language.

It is sunny in Holland on this moment but not so warm as yesterday then we have had in the afternoon
18*C we have sit outsite. But today we also can get a little bit rain and in the weekend it shall be a litle bit colder

I have a busy day first i have something done in home. We must buy new plants for in the garden  and i must this afternoon to the library
and this evening is coming my hairdresser. And then we have had the day.

Gracious and Almighty Saviour,
Source of all that shall endure,
Quench my thirst with living water,
Living water, clear and pure
                                            VINAL

LOVE AND PRAYERFULLY FOR YOU ALL
RIA                  

Ochtend Ria, behaagde te horen dat u hebt, verwarmt weer. Wij verwachten regen en zware stormen hier in Engeland. Wij vliegen naar Spanje volgende week zo dat wij verwacht zonnige weer. Zegeningen.

(Morning Ria, pleased to hear that you have warm weather.  We are expecting rain and severe storms here in England.  We are flying to Spain next week so we expect sunny weather.  Blessings.)

Hi everyone.  I got up earlier so have a few minutes to post before heading out to walk and then a busy day ahead.

Sarah, so sorry to hear that your grandfather passed away.  Even knowing that it will soon be happening it is still a shock when it is reality.  May God bless you and your family during this time of grief.

Gareth, it sounds like God has interesting work ahead of you.  Hope you have a great trip back to Spain.

Pat, glad you heard from Mieka.  She must have a lot of frequent flyer miles by now as that young lady really travels a lot.  I hope she can stop by to say hi soon.

Ruth Ann, sounds like you and Bonesy had a great visit.  Were you at the Atlanta SeniorNet Bash several years ago?  

Rachelle, sorry to hear of the illness in your family and do hope today finds everyone improved.

Well I better head for the YMCA and get my morning walk completed.

Goedemorgen Gareth  ik wens jullie fijne tijd in Spanje

Good morning Gareth i wish you a nice time in SPAIN

Het is mijn lievelingsland

It is my lovely country

Je foto's zijn geweldig

Your photo's are awesome

God Zegene Jou en je vrouw

God Bless you and your wife

Dag liefs RIA

Bye Love RIA

Good Morning!  

Just stopping in to say to Marilyn and Al:
There's a '95 Dodge Neon heading your way in about an hour!

I will not be around here until I return on Monday, so y'all will just have to get along without me, I guess  

Take care, and be good, and I'll be ba-a-ack!

Sarah -- I'm so sorry to hear about your grandfather.  My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Rachelle -- Hope everyone at your house gets better soon!!!

Gareth -- Godspeed to you.  When God leads, He provides.

Ria -- I would love to say something to you in your native language, but for now, I'll just say "HI!!!"

Jane -- Have an aweesome trip!

I am moving quickly as I have to go to the dentist in an hour or so for my "cleaning."    If I didn't mention you, please forgive me, and I will try on another pass this afternoon.

Take care all!!

karmat

Yes, Larry, I was at the Atlanta Bash. You may remember that I had sustained a terrible fall and my face and eyes were black and blue, but my friend Mary came with me. I truly enjoyed that Bash. That's where I met Pat and first met Jane.

Y'all have a good day. I was pretty slow getting up so I'm hurrying off to work - sandwich in hand!

Ruth Ann

Ruth Ann John was really pleased when he called and told me of the visit.  He enjoyed himself as well

Sarah I am sorry about your grandpa.  We are praying for you during this rough time.

Jane I am pleased that you are sble to go see Marilyn, you will have a good time Marilyn sounds like a fun lady.

Enjoy the seminar you are going to Ruthie, We will see you on the w/end

I am very sore today.  The middle back has seized up and moving and lifting are very difficult.  The girls are really helpful.

John will be home on friday evening.  He has his drop off and reload about 10 minutes apart today so rather than Saturday coming home it will be Friday.

Jake is lying at my feet looking at me wanting to play.  Unfortunately I can't bounce like I do with him, so he is out of luck.

Well bye for now
Love Judy

Good Morning everyone!

I've had a busy morning so far doing a few things, trying to sort out a few things, dealing with my ISP, etc. etc.

I just looked at the clock and was shocked to see that the morning is gone!

I hope that your day is good.

Thoughts this morning for Sarah and her family.

Missed talking to you all week, Ruthie!  

I enjoyed my visit to your home in Spain, Gareth!  Lovely photos.  My relatives who used to live in Brentwood have a home on Majorca.  And their son is a missionary is Spain with OM and Open Air Campaigners.  I pray that you will be conscious of the Lord's guiding hands in the coming days in your life.  My late husband and I did a few correspondence courses in the past with Spurgeon's College.  Really enjoyed them too.

Ria, I'm so glad that you enjoy the daily devotional on CP.  I just am continuously amazed at your knowledge of our English language.

Hey Jane!  Travel safely!  Guess you're on your way now.  I hope you have a great time with Al and Marilyn!

Yes, Ruth Ann, I sure remember you at the Atlanta Bash.  I was so upset to see your poor face.  But it wasn't as bad as probably you thought it was.  Your lovely nature outshone any imperfections in your face!  I was so happy that we had that opportunity to meet back then.  My goodness!  That's a long time ago!  That's when I got that famous kiss from Papa John!    

Have you all checked out Mieka's photos?  She has some lovely ones.

Hello to the rest of you, JudyB, Larry, Karma and anyone I've missed.


I'll be back...

My it is a slow day today.  It is 12:30 and we are still on page one.

It is always interesting to hear of relatives in places that I don't know!  Pat who was/is in Spain?  Are they missionaries?

Your trips are so interesting to hear about Pat. Tell us more.

Here it is nearing one o'clock and I am just getting here.  I took Abby swimming, but I didn't swim, just watched.  Then a lady from our local newspaper came to interview me and take photos of my artwork for a special edition that is coming up soon.

My class will be arriving soon, so this has to be short.  My sleep time was short last night, too.  

Sarah, I'm so sorry about your grandpa, and will be thinking of you and your family these next days.

MIEKA, if you peek in, here are some hugs for you! ((((hugs))))

Jane, have a great time with Marilyn, Al, and Marbeth!

Hi, Pat!

Hi Janet!   Great to hear from you.  Hope the newspaper article is nice that they write about you.    How's your neck?


Judy, Chris Mathieson is in Spain.  He's Tricia's brother.

I just heard this on the radio so thought I'd play it in here for us all to enjoy...






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Date: 3/18/04 5:00:59 AM GMT Standard Time
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TOO MUCH LIBERTY.. TOO LITTLE?

March 18    

Pastoral Ministry: Spiritual Leadership of Anointed Men

Obey those who rule over you, and be submissive, for they watch out
for your souls, as those who must give account. Let them do so with
joy and not with grief, for that would be unprofitable for you.  
--Hebrews 13:17

You cannot deny that the life and vitality of the Christian church
lie in the spiritual leadership of men anointed of the Holy Ghost.
I dare to tell you that there is danger in too much democracy in the
life of the church.

I am sure that some of you with a strong Baptist background will
curl up like a burning leaf in the autumn to hear me say this, but
that is all right: I am half Baptist myself!

But I do not believe that God expects the Christian church to thrive
and mature and grow just on plain democratic principles. If you will
check around you will find that even those who hold to democracy in
their church policy never get beyond first base unless they have
leaders within the denomination who are anointed men, strongly
spiritual in leadership.  Christ the Eternal Son, 100.

"Lord, it seems as though Christian leaders have failed so often and
so visibly that now the church is paranoid. I pray that leaders
today would be faithful and pure; I pray that the church today would
be willing to follow Godly leadership. Amen."

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Thanks Chris...  That's so timely in today's churches.

PAT --- Is there any way that I can suggest a book to read next after we finish Purpose Driven Life? I'm reading a great book called "A New Kind Of Christian" by Brian McLaren... It's a great book about two friends on their spiritual journey. I'd love to have a group I could talk to about this...

JANE --- Hope you have a great and restful time on your trip. And don't forget to have fun!

GARETH --- Spain!! I love it there... Can I come too??  

Well.... I'm off. Talk to you all later.

Gregg, did you check your IMs?

When I saw your message earlier I immediately wrote you an instant message.

Up at the top right of the page, do you see something like...



If you click on the word "messages", you'll be taken to your INBOX for your PMs (Private Messages).


Pat

hello everyone,
thanks for all the concern during this time i'm enjoying the day by myself here (answering the phone every few minutes  ) well i'm off for awhile just thought i'd say thanks
Sarah

Sarah, I'm so sorry to hear about your grandfather.  I'll be praying for you and your family at this sad time.

We got our snow - about 11-12 inches by the time it was over early this morning.  I'll be posting a couple of pictures that I took yesterday.

Above this New Every Morning for March 18, you'll see a "Christian Photographers Poll".

Here's a link to it:

CP Poll


Please vote and leave a message as well if you will.

We're constantly striving to make CP the best place on the net to gather and we need your input.

Thanks for the devotional, Pat.  I miss your picture!

Finally am back at the computer.  Yesterday was not very pleasant.  Was at the hospital at 9:30 A.M. and didn't have the test until 11:30.  Was out of things for about 3 hrs.  Glad they put me to sleep as it looked nasty and made a lasting impression.....Won't know the results for a couple of weeks.  Probably as well.  Sorry about your liquid diet Etta Sue.  Went that route awhile back.  Ugh!!

I'm so sorry about your Grandpa, Sarah.  Will pray for your family.

We are having a rain and wind day on the island.  I had  go out into the storm and have a monthly shot.  Came back to find the power had gone out and my TV show was only half recorded.  Drat.  

I am going to look into that class for Paint Shop Pro 8.  Bought the program and have the book....now must get down to using both.  Will check things out tomorrow.  Sounds like fun.  One learns the most interesting things on this site.  

Voted and think things are great on the site.   You do a fantastic job Pat (and elves).

God Bless.  Liz

Liz, if you're still here, how's Al?

Thanks for the lovely comments.  Means a lot.  

I'll be putting my photo back.  I was getting tired of looking at me!  LOL

I was about to leave.  Al is still alive, Pat.  Barely....
Thanks for asking.
Liz

I'm missing Soni and Mullet!

Anyone heard from them?