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Psalm 91:1-16  says...

He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.

Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence.

He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.

Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day;

Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday.

A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee.

Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked.

Because thou hast made the LORD, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation;

There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.

For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.

They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.

Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet.

Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.

He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him.

With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation.



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Morning Devotional...


For Thy name's sake lead me, and guide me?
Psalm 31:3


A 24-year old evangelist, Howell Harris, stirred the land of Wales with fervent preaching.

A young man studying for a medical profession heard him and it changed the course of his life.

William Williams dedicated his life to the Christian ministry and traveled 100,000 miles on horseback proclaiming the gospel and the riches of divine provision.

How about our dedication? Are we willing to go next door with a witness, visit a rest home or share with a poor family?

Our Master has called us to serve. Maybe today we will hear that still small voice saying, "Go."
--E. Dyck




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HYMN HISTORY:

Each of the individual countries which go to make up these beautiful British Isles has its own personal sense of national pride.

For example, Scotland, with its majestic hills and heather, its lochs and streams and its tumbling waterfalls can be excused a certain justifiable self esteem in being called, 'The land of the mountain and the flood.'

The others, too, have their own very good reasons for this strong national pride.

I don't have time to more than mention 'Merrie England,' or my own native 'Land of saints and scholars,' although a lot could be said about both. I do want to talk about Wales, however, for that's where this hymn story takes place.

Wales is, traditionally, the land of song; and the Welsh people may well be the most enthusiastic singers in all the world. In Wales, everybody loves to sing and they sing just about everywhere.

It was always the custom for the men to sing on their way to the coalmines, although that's not done so much today. But the powerful and melodious strains of their singing still fill the air at rugby matches and other great outdoor events.

Choirs abound in every town and village and their music is popular with audiences everywhere. Wales, too, has given the world of professional singing more than its quota of national and international artistes.

In the last couple of centuries a number of great spiritual revivals have swept the land, and during these, music and singing played a major part.

Several times during those revival services the sermon was interrupted by the spontaneous outburst of congregational singing; and this was often used by the Holy Spirit to move hearts to repentance and faith in Christ Jesus.

However, not only has Wales given us singers and singing in abundance, it has also produced its fair share of hymn writers too.

One such was William Williams, a lay-preacher, who lived towards the end of the eighteenth century. At first he studied as a medical student but then decided to enter the ministry of the Church of England. However this didn't work out so he switched to open-air preaching in his native Wales.

Williams was a tireless servant of the Lord, and during the forty years of his ministry he travelled almost 100,000 miles, on foot and on horseback, preaching and singing wherever he went.

He wrote over 800 hymns, of which by far the best known is "Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah".

This hymn, written originally in Welsh and translated by Peter Williams, recalls some of the most trying incidents which took place during the forty year journey of the Israelites, from the bondage of Egypt, to the promised land, Canaan.

What an example to us! We too, are pilgrims, on the journey from the cradle to the grave and ultimately, to eternity. Many times our lives seem like a wilderness - 'a barren land' - as the hymn writer puts it. It is then that we must call upon the Lord to sustain us by His powerful hand.

The entire hymn is an account of God's gracious, plenteous provision for His people, at every stage of life. Surely this is one of the sources of Christian joy; to know God is with us each moment, guiding, protecting, providing.

As a result we can join with our brothers in Christ, not only in Wales, but all around the world to lift up that marvellous tune, 'Cwm Rhondda,' and say...

Guide me, O thou great Jehovah,
Pilgrim through this barren land;
I am weak, but thou art mighty;
Hold me with thy powerful hand:
Bread of heaven, bread of heaven,
Feed me till I want no more.

JEREMIAH 7 : 5-7 NIV
If you really change you ways and
your actions and deal with each other justly,
if you do not oppress the alien, the fatherless
or the window and do not shed innocent blood
in this place, and if you do not follow other gods to
your own harm, then I will let you live you live
in this place, in the land I gave your forefathers
for ever and ever.

What is the true measure of our character?
Certainly it is not merely how we act "at church."
The real test of our character, our godliness, is our
partnership with Him in His work of redeeming
the lost, forgotten, downtrodden, and broken.
When we live only for ourselves, when the"have-nots" are left so far behind, a culture collapses upon itself
because it lacks the heart of God, and people become
jealous and resentful of one another.

Prayer...
Loving God, Almighty
and Sovereign Lord,
please forgive us and use
Your children to heal our land,
Father,i especially pray that You will use me
to be a blessing to someone who has
no one to whom he or she can turn
in times of crisis.
In Jesus name i pray. AMEN.

                                                 PHIL  WARE.

Bye love Ria.   

Goodmorning All 11.02 in Holland

PAT thank you for the devotionals from Saturday and yesterday also for the hymns the hymn this morning and the story about that hymn.

I have firtst read what there  saturday is writen and yesterday.

PAPA JOHN belated congratulations for
your 55e anniversary.

ETTA SUE a lovely photosite have you i love the photo's from the firework

MARILYN you say you are 64 but on your photo you are not looking 64.
It was nice to talk with you for a moment on im.

We are not total readdy in the room this afternoon is coming back the person who has lay the laminate
in the room he must do a lit bit. But the most things we have back in the room. He also is doing the hall downstairs there is also coming laminate.
After that we go upstairs again painting everything and lay laminate in the rooms where it not is but that we are doing by us self.
But then we are doing room for room. And when one room is readdy then we wait a view days. It has been too busy.
But we normal live in our room.

Isaiah 49 : 15-16
I will not forget you!
I have engraved you on the palm of My hands.

           THE HAVEN OF YOUR GRACE

                          In the harbor of Your peace,
                          in the haven of Your grace,
                          in the hollow of Your hand,
                                    I rest my soul.

Love and prayerfully for you all
Ria   

                                           

A GREAT WELCOME TO EMANUELLE

ALSO A GREAT WELCOME TO PAT
GOLTZ   

Drop Diana a PM and congratulate her!  That's a great job winning at Kodak!

Wooohoooo.... I just won third place on DPC for the "Portrait" challenge.

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Congrats, Diana!

Ria~It sounds like you guys are busy.  I bet it is going to look very nice when all finished.  I would love to have wood flooring through out our house.  I hear it is better for alergies.  Great poem!

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We had a blast yesterday.  We went with the church for a pot luck at 4:00 and just goofed around and played disc golf with everyone.  It was fun!!! 

The fireworks weren't as awesome as last year, but they were pretty.  I got a few shots I will have to show you all.

We are going to be interviewed today at 10:30 by the sports editer about our family playing disc golf.  Should be interesting. 

Mike is on vacation this week.

We are going to get ready for our garage sale on Friday and Saturday.  Yah!  Anyone want to come over and help? 

I'll be back later.
Soni

I have a friend I will be sending this photo to - he's a photography hobbyist (his wife and he are on vacation and I'm using their computer right now - will be house sitting for 3 weeks) and I would imagine it will interest him.

Their house is only about 4 miles from work, so it will be easy to get back and forth.

Y'all have a wonderful day. I'm thankful for the time for stress reduction.

The celebrations last evening were wonderful - so inspiring.

Ruth Ann

Tony just called and said he was coming up.  I hear the Harley now.

Larry, I love the Garden of the Gods.  I went before I was a Christian and thought it was going to be biblical.  Just beautiful scenery.  And the Royal Gorge is fantastic. 

Sonja, I love the pictures of your family.  Does it take long for you to set up and photograph?  I can see dance costumes in a lot of your photos.

Time to talk to Tony.

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I didn't got o any fireworks last night,but I did go over to the church and work the fireworks booth for a little while. I came home before dark because Happy dog doesn't like loud noises and I wanted to be here in case he got frightenend. He id pretty good,  When all the noise ws going on in our neighborhood he  just snuggled up and didn't quiver.
TTYL

QuoteSonja, I love the pictures of your family.  Does it take long for you to set up and photograph?  I can see dance costumes in a lot of your photos.

Thanks, Etta Sue!  It doesn't take long to set up the background and take a few portraits of Chandraya, Troy and Zachery, but it does take long to photograph Lila Mae.  She doesn't like to get her picture taken.     I did get one shot of her smiling and that is because daddy walked by the front window and she said, "Daddy's home!"  Here is a picture of her smiling.



The dance costume Lila Mae has on was actually less expensive than the ones I buy through the dance center.  $20.00 at walmart and well made.
Lila Mae is going to be dancing at the summer blast workshop this summer with Chandraya.  Her first time! Wooohooo...

Thanks, Marilyn!

Congratulations Sonja and Diana for your well deserved awards.

We really enjoyed our service last night and the fire works.

Right now we have sunshine but looks like clouds on the way.


Matt 5:44-45  But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;  That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.
(KJV)

Papa John

Congratulations to  DIANA CLARK

And SONJA FOOS  Chandraya is really a little princess Sonja.

RIA

   

                 

                    ROBIN TO CP

                           
                               RIA
   

CONGRATULATIONS SONI!

What a wonderful photo of the sweetest little girl!

What a great win!

Everyone... CLICK HERE

Ladybug - Matthew 5:43-48:
You have heard that it was said, You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.  But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven; for He makes the sun rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.  For if you love those who love you, what reward have you? Do not even the tax collecors do the same?  And if you greet your brethren only, what do you do more than others?  So not even the tax collectors do so?  Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect."[/color]

Soni - that's a GREAT poitrait!  Ya shoulda got FIRST place!

Greetings to all,     
     Well Done Ladies. I am so proud of both of you. It takes alot of work and yours shows on both of your pieces.

Pat,
     Thank you for this mornings devotional. It again is a wonderful word. I Thank you for all you kindness in helping me on my sites. You bring everyday great joy to all of us here. We all have a special relationship because of all the work YOU put into the wonderful site.God Bless YOU.

Ria,
     Thank you so much for the words you also share. You always do a wonderful job.

WELCOME TO ROBIN AND PAT, So nice to meet you!!

   Well I will tell alittle of our day yesterday. I know you have all been praying for my family. On the prayer forum there is a letter about some isuses Please read, Any way. Yesterday I ask my mom to come to our home for dinner and she came, my brother and his fiance brought her. This is maybe the 3rd time she has been out of the house and here in 4 years. I spent the whole day cooking and cleaning trying to get ready for them. We had the best supper and the nicest visit.I know God heard you prayers and brought mama here last night I THANK YOU ALL for you prayers.

All of my love is sent to everyone. Have a Geat day. I will be back later. God Bless you!!!

Good morning, Alma!  I see you are getting around this site pretty good.  Glad you are enjoying it.  You are a wonderful photographer.  Are you figuring out how to post photos?  Hope you have a good day.

Soni

Thanks Folks!   

Here's a little boy that needs prayer...

Yuh done GOOD!!    

Congratulations to both of you girls on your photo wins!  Great work!

Soni, I would love to have a similar shot of Abby from which to paint a portrait!  Wish I were half as good a photographer as you!

I think we are going to work on cutting down and cutting up a bunch of ugly, scraggly Russian olive trees today.  Hard work, and they have those awful thorns that cut and scratch you, too.  But we need to get rid of them. 

Anyway, good to see all of you today, and I will likely be back later.

I am so sorry for the suffering and illnesses so many of you are experiencing.  I pray you will feel the awesome presence of the Great Physician in your lives and circumstances.  He is our PEACE and an ever present help in trouble. 

Thanks PAT.  I read the article about this dear little boy. 

I had no plans to go any place yesterday.  It just doesn't appeal to me to go by myself so I settled down to watch television.  I ended up seeing some of the most awesome displays of fireworks ever!!  I watched the MACY'S Fireworks Spectacular ... then the one in BOSTON and then Washington D.C.  It was far better than if I'd tried to find a parking place and a spot in the crowds to watch anything locally.

RIA~I am so negligent in letting you know how much your daily posts and devotionals mean to me.  Always right on the spot for the moment.  Love the poems!

PAT~Your messages to start off the day in NEM are really appreciated.  I know this is a work of love for you but I also know it is a lot of work ... Bless you for your heart of love and servant spirit.

Thanks so much for that, Jane.  I appreciate your kind words.

Good morning!

Congratulations Sonya and Diane!!!

We're leaving tomorrow for North Dakota, won't be back until July 14 or 15. 

Take care all.

Ursula

WELL DONE Sonja and Diane... I really would love to take such creative and beautiful photos.

For my american friends; I have posted some new photos in the Photo section of the Cambridge American Cemetery.  I took the photos yesterday hoping to race back and post it before the 4th ran out.  I never made it... Sorry.



This photo is a little dull.  I don't think I have seen a cloudless sky since I left South Africa.