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Morning Devotional...
Whatever
"Whatever!" How many times have you heard (or used) that phrase? Usually, it is in a moment of frustration when you just know you are right, but no one seems to catch on. So, in exasperation, you mutter (or yell) "Whatever!". End of discussion. No more arguments. No more thoughts.
Admittedly, that single word has probably ired more than one on the receiving end.
BUT, let's change our perspective. When does God say, "Whatever."
He does say it you know.
In Philipians. Chapter 4, verse 8.
"...whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever, is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable -- if anything is excellent or praiseworthy -- think about such things"
What are you thinking today? Is it whatever?
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TRAVIS!!!!!
HE'S 4!
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WOW!!
What a great photo of the Birthday Boy! I love it.
That IS a great pic of Travis. That's ALL boy!
One more "whatever" - "Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God." When we're thinking about good things as the Philippian passage points out, we're then fulfilling part of 1 Cor. 10:31.
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Weather in Indiana? Ditto the last month! Only one day of sunshine in over a month!! Really dark, dreary, gloomy and raining today! Come on Springtime! I will be glad to say Spring has Sprung!^+^+^+^+^+^+^+^+^+^+^+^+^+^+^+^+^+^+^+^+^+^+^+
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Good Morning: How is everyone this fine morning. Still dreary here to Etta Sue. I may not rain today but it is still dark and dreary.
Thank you Karma for the devotional on Whatever. Philipians 4:8 has been one I have used a lot to clear my mind of bad thoughts.
Going to Tai Chi pretty soon and lots of reading to do before I go.
TTYL
For Travis
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We have had freezing rain today, still raining, a real yucky day. There was a truck accident on the highway. I always am concerned about those drivers, they have a hard job without the weather going against them. In trucking 2 seasons, winter and construction.
The girls have a snow day. Woohoo. They are always happy about snow days. We get more than they do down south, I wonder if Ruth got a snow day today? I don't think this weather system goes that far south.
That verse that Karma quoted is one of my favourites. It dispels gloom and doom. Someone I am close to is a very negative person and I quote this verse and I see a more positive attitude. This also stops gossip. If we think on the godly things we have no room for gossip. Thanks Karma.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TRAVIS!!!
Well I am off for now will be back tonight.
Hello everyone!
Been busy lately...thanks for all the input on the resizing. My two older sons sat down and muddled through it and the resizing did the trick. Thanks again for your help!
We had an exciting New Years eve, six days without power. But we were blessed with hot water, candles and a campstove, so we did fine.
--steve--
Same over here in our part of McKinleyville, Steve. Except we also didn't have telepone until Sunday afternoon. I wish you'd quit tripping on that power line!
Melaura's heart is aching this afternoon. We have lost another pup. She was the sweet little "runt". Be praying for her (Melaura). We had decided to keep her, and now....... there are tears being shed.
Still freezing rain out here. dull dreary weather. Elizabeth has just come in from playing outside. She is WET!! LOL
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Welcome AL BRUHN!
We're so happy to be able to welcome you here!
I like this devotional-it is important to keep our focus on things that are of a good report.
The word of God tells us The Lord's faithfulness reacheth unto the Clouds Psalm 35:5
So we can trust the Lord even if the clouds seem to surround us this day-God will reach you with his faithfulness.
JudyB, I'm so sorry you lost another pup. I know how my daughter would feel, and she's grown. There'd be tears all around here. Tell Melaura that we understand and our hearts and prayers are with her.
Welcome Al Bruhn!!!!
Good night all.
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Nice devotional, Karmat. I can tolerate 'whatever'. "There you go again".....sort of irks! :'(
Damp, dull and dreary. That pretty much sums up conditions on the island. Rain is pouring down, Misty is trying to dry off in the garage and is too woodsy to allow into the house....ah, such is life!
Had to go into town for a dr. appointment, shopping, etc. Combine it with Wendy's Physio. treatment and get to go by car. Will be so happy when sunny days are here again. Have taken to drinking hot choc.. :coffee:, tea by the gallon, anything to ward off the chilly weather.
Not much is new, since have not been doing anything worth writing about. Watching the poll results on the upcoming election. As boring as the folks telling all the tall tales! Wonder what would happen if their nose's grew..... ;)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TRAVIS. That is a great picture and the cake looks good too!
Welcome to all the new folks, whose names I can't remember. Sorry about the pups, Judy. Each little life is precious.
Here is a small smile (I hope):
FIRST E-MAIL OF 2006
God was looking down at Earth on New Year's Eve and saw all the rascally behavior that was going on. He decided to send an angel down to Earth to check things out.
When the angel returned, he told God, "Yes, it is bad on Earth; 95% are misbehaving and only 5% are not."
God thought for a moment and said," Maybe I had better send down another angel for a second opinion."
When that angel returned, he went to God and said, "Yes, it's absolutely true. The Earth is in a ravaging decline! Ninety-five % are misbehaving and only 5% are being good."
God was not pleased. So He decided to e-mail the 5% that were good, because He wanted to encourage them and give them a little something to help them keep going! Do you know what the E-mail said?
Just wondering. I didn't get one either.
;)
Pleasant day/evening and God Bless.
Liz
:whisper: I didn't get one either. :angel2:
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Hopefully, you can all hear this music. If not, the words are wonderful.
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Here, O my Lord, I see thee face to face (http://christianphotographers.com/sounds/umh62320.mid)
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Text: Horatius Bonar, 1808-1889
Music: Edward Dearle
Bonar wrote this hymn at his brother's request.
Its first public appearance was in October 1855 in Horatius Bonar's church.
Later that same year, St. Andrew's Free Church in
Greenock, Scotland, issued it in pamphlet form.
Here, O my Lord, I see thee face to face;
here would I touch and handle things unseen;
here grasp with firmer hand eternal grace,
and all my weariness upon thee lean.
This is the hour of banquet and of song;
this is the heavenly table spread for me;
here let me feast, and feasting, still prolong
the hallowed hour of fellowship with thee.
Here would I feed upon the bread of God,
here drink with thee the royal wine of heaven;
here would I lay aside each earthly load,
here taste afresh the calm of sin forgiven.
Too soon we rise; the symbols disappear;
the feast, though not the love, is past and gone.
The bread and wine remove; but thou art here,
nearer than ever, still my shield and sun.
Feast after feast thus comes and passes by;
yet, passing, points to the glad feast above,
giving sweet foretaste of the festal joy,
the Lamb's great bridal feast of bliss and love.
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Nice to see you drop in Steve. That sure was a long time for you and Al Moak to be without power.
Don't be a stranger and stop in every day.
Hi, friends,
I'm thankful to be home. The day at work was so slow I had to LOOK busy. However, it gave me plenty of time for self-study in some of the finer points of Excel - something that's almost unheard-of - to have the time to learn a bit more than is necessary to get the job done.
Then, our business systems coordinator was in Nashville, so we had dinner. I don't drive a whole lot at night anymore, but was very careful and stayed in the right hand lane all the way home. Thank God for traveling mercies - even for short trips such as going from work to home.
Ruth Ann
It's that time again! Time to close the door for today.
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