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WALKING IN THE OLD PATHSJeremiah 6:16
By the late Jack Scott
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In the years of long ago when I was a child, I often heard my mother sing a hymn that somehow I understood was very dear to her. Sometimes I would find her sitting alone singing it with tears on her cheeks. As the years rolled by its importance to her seemed to increase.
Some would have thought it a very strange choice had they heard her quietly sing it. Most people who knew her would have been surprised to hear her sing at all, for she never sang in public. Not even with the congregation. While others sang, she would follow in her hymn book intently with her eyes and I suspect with her heart. Her lips would not move, nor her tongue utter a single syllable. Those who knew our circumstances (although they were probably few in number) would have been astonished at the words:
When upon life's billows you are tempest-tossed,
When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost,
Count your many blessings-- Name them one by one,
And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done.
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Over the years we had accumulated few of this world's goods and it was a constant struggle for her to feed and clothe the family.
What then were the
blessings that a very poor Irish woman could sing about? They certainly had no value on the stock market and could not be accumulated in the local branch of the Belfast Savings Bank. The "passbook" in which the blessings she sang about were listed was an old black leather covered Guide Book. On the spine in faded gold letters were two words which made up the title, "Holy Bible". The pages were more worn than the cover. Once white, they had long since yellowed with wear and age and tear drops.
My mother probably never heard of John Locke, philosopher and writer, but she would have agreed with the truth of his statement when he said,
"It has God for its Author, salvation for its end, without any mixture of error, for its matter: it is all pure, sincere, nothing too much and nothing wanting." Theologians refer to the Bible as God's Special Revelation to Man. The wonders of creation testify to us of God's unsurpassed wisdom and power, but the Holy Scriptures tell us so much more about God, and it helps us to understand ourselves if only we are willing to accept its teachings. In it we see that God is holy, just and righteous and at the same time, gracious, loving and merciful.
Woodrow Wilson, twenty-eighth president of the United States, spoke truly when he said,
"The Bible is the one supreme source of revelation of the meaning of life." Paul, the apostle, reminds us in 2 Timothy 3:16 and 17 that:
"All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work." It is true that ungodly men have attacked the word of God and tried to destroy it down through the ages. Many have used or attempted to use "facts" of science to disprove its truth. In 1861 the French Academy of Science published a booklet listing over fifty supposed "facts" to contradict the Bible. Atheists of the day rubbed their hands in glee as they ridiculed the Christian faith. Today all of the claimed "facts" are rejected by men of science.
In the early and mid-nineteenth century, archeologists said that they were confident that their findings would discredit the accuracy of the Bible. A few years ago, I heard a lecture by a professor of the Department of Archeology at the University of Toronto in which he said that the Bible is now considered by many archeologists to be the most reliable guidebook to finding remains of old cities etc. in the middle-east.
Yes, the Bible is an old guide book. In fact it is the only truly reliable guide book on the path of life.
An ancient writer said:
"Your word is a lamp unto my feet and a light to my path." (Psalm 119:105 NKJV)
Despite the attacks of Satan and puny men,
"We rest upon the impregnable rock of Scripture". (Winston Churchill)
THE BIBLE STANDS (http://www.christianphotographers.com/sounds/biblestn.mid)
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The Bible stands like a rock undaunted
'Mid the raging storms of time;
Its pages burn with the truth eternal,
And they glow with a light sublime.
Chorus:
The Bible stands tho the hills may tumble,
It will firmly stand when the earth shall crumble,
I will plant my feet on its firm foundation,
For the bible stands.
The Bible stands like a mountain tow'ring
Far above the works of men;
Its truth by none ever was refuted,
And destroy it they never can.
The Bible stands, and it will forever
When the world has passed away;
By inspiration it has been given;
All its precepts I will obey.
The Bible stands ev'ry test we give it
For its Author is divine;
By grace alone I expect to live it
And to prove it and make it mine.
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There are many
"great and exceeding precious promises" (2 Peter 1:4) found in the Old Guide Book we call the Bible. There are countless multitudes of blessings in this grand old book. One outshines all the others and accepting it is the condition for receiving and enjoying all the other blessings. It is described many times over. We shall look at only a few instances where it is mentioned.
"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. He who believes in the Son has everlasting life; and he who does not believe the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him." (John 3:16, 37)
What love God expressed to us in the coming of His Eternal Son in the body of human flesh! True God and true Man to suffer the penalty of sin upon the cross. What a blessing to know that those who repent of their rebellion and sin and trust Him as Lord and Saviour possess eternal life.
Paul in his Epistle to the Ephesians 2:4-10 gives us a great summary of this wonderful blessing.
"But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), and raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, that in the ages to come He might show the exceeding riches of His grace in His kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. For by grace you have been saved through faith and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them." You can enter into this the greatest blessing that can ever be known to mankind. Why not do so now by faith in Jesus Christ?
"Behold, now is the accepted time; behold now is the day of Salvation." (2 Corinthians 6:2b).
Jack Scott loved his Lord! He passed away on January 10, 2001 after a lengthy illness.
He is missed greatly by his family.
Good evening/morning, folks!
Pat, I read half of Jack's devotion. Very interesting! I will be back tomorrow to read the rest.
I got everything on my list done. Wooohooo...Party time. ;D
Actually, I am headed to bed. Night all!
Love
Soni
Pat, how nice to hear that a good friend won such a great trip. I hope that she enjoys it.
Great devotional also. I have printed it to take with me tomorrow to read while at work.
Mullet that cake of yours sounded good. I hope that you had a happy birthday.
Here is something I received in my email tonight.
If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it.
Happy moments, praise God.
Difficult moments, seek God.
Quiet moments, worship God.
Painful moments, trust God.
Every moment, thank God.
And now, time for me to head off to bed also.
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Thank you Sue :D
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GOOD MORNING ALL 10.30AM
PAT thank you for the devotional from your dear husband Jack .
I have an infection on my eyes , me eyes are red and painly when it is over i must go to an eye specialist. I have now on sunglasses the light from the computer is painly on my eyes i may also not work to long on the computer. It is painly on my eyes.
LARRY thank you for your e-mail. Yesterday in the evening has someone download FTP and he is busy with an own website for me. But now i must learn to work with FTP and
a website. Yesterday is was 12.00Pm i have try to put a picture but is was not going good but i say stop i want go to bed. But in the coming days i take rest for
my eyes.
Yesterday there have been 3 lady's from the church one is a friend from me. With here i am going sometimes to the Baptist. We booth are married with a man who are not going to a church. But once in the two weeks is there an evening there may come everyown. Then there is musik and we are singing a lot. Not only the psalms also other there we are also singing Stand up Stand up for Jesus Pat have you not this week that put on NEM i love that song. But we also have talk a longtime and we say now we stay in our own church. There are people gone.
But in the first coming years everyown can go to his own church there will only be sometimes a pastor from the other church. But the General Synods from the 3 churches they are on april 1 also 1 General Synod. They and the government will not have that there are staying churches empty because the Islamic people there are a lot in Holland and they are growing they will have new mosques. But that may not from the government. And that is also the reason that we are going together. Then we are 2 1/2 million christians. The Islamic may not get the dominance.
The Baptist church in my place is also changing in Free Baptist no own will more be baptist then it is a open church everyown is welcome.
But i have peace with my decicion.
I will live in PEACE and i think you all
Maybe i take sometimes a look on CP but i think not that i write this day more.
I hope you understand what i have writen and the reason that i will be the rest of the day a short time on CP
i also love your words.
I wish you all a BLESSED DAY
Bye Love RIA 8)
Ria, eye pain is most difficult to live with! We will pray for your quick recovery. Thanks for the good explanation about your decision on churches. Take care - we love you.
Ruth Ann
Hi all
finally back on line again, am i having trouble with this comp or what, broadband has been down since i posted the last message, something about ice affecting the line grr
stayed at my girlfriends last night, the bomb squad appeared and evacuated the next street aparrently one of the houses is rented buy an irish republican and someone tried to put a car bomb on his car and it fell off lucky for him
For Ria...
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Ephesians 6:13
Author: George Duffield, 1818-1888
Musician: Adam Geibel, 1855-1933
Stand up, stand up for Jesus, ye soldiers of the cross;
Lift high His royal banner, it must not suffer loss.
From victory unto victory His army shall He lead,
Till every foe is vanquished, and Christ is Lord indeed.
Stand up, stand up for Jesus, the solemn watchword hear;
If while ye sleep He suffers, away with shame and fear;
Where'er ye meet with evil, within you or without,
Charge for the God of battles, and put the foe to rout.
Stand up, stand up for Jesus, the trumpet call obey;
Forth to the mighty conflict, in this His glorious day.
Ye that are brave now serve Him against unnumbered foes;
Let courage rise with danger, and strength to strength oppose.
Stand up, stand up for Jesus, stand in His strength alone;
The arm of flesh will fail you, ye dare not trust your own.
Put on the Gospel armor, each piece put on with prayer;
Where duty calls or danger, be never wanting there.
Stand up, stand up for Jesus, each soldier to his post,
Close up the broken column, and shout through all the host:
Make good the loss so heavy, in those that still remain,
And prove to all around you that death itself is gain.
Stand up, stand up for Jesus, the strife will not be long;
This day the noise of battle, the next the victor's song.
To those who vanquish evil a crown of life shall be;
They with the King of Glory shall reign eternally.
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Pat The devotion a verry nice post you posted it is hard to believe that somepeople actually tryd to destroy the bible.
Ria I will be praying for your eyes to feel better
Tragicharpy that would be scarey.
Do you know If they have figured out who has placed it there? Just be glad god was watching over you.
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Good Morning Everyone!What are your plans for today? Are you busy, busy, busy?
I have to go to the bank to put my deposit in for my Avon order and then tidy up thre house.
Sonja, hope you enjoyed the whole of Jack's "Walking in the Old Paths". I must say that each time I put them in, I do get a blessing from them. I'm happy that the Lord is still using them this way.
Thanks,
Sue, for your comments late last night. Yes, I'm so happy that Gail won this trip. I'm trying to get her involved in the computer so that she can come in here and fellowship with us all. She's a believer but she doesn't attend any church and I'm sad about this.
Thanks,
Sue, for the following... so true!
QuoteIf God brings you to it, He will bring you through it.
Happy moments, praise God.
Difficult moments, seek God.
Quiet moments, worship God.
Painful moments, trust God.
Every moment, thank God.
Good Morning, Mu
llet!Ria, I do pray that your eyes will be better soon. I'm glad too that you have FTP installed now on your computer. Hopefully, you'll feel sufficiently capable to build your own web page by yourself. That's what Sonja and Jeanne are going to help people with. . . not get someone else to do it for you! ;)
Good Morning
Ruth Ann. I think of you daily and then pray for you. I sure hope that you'll have a faster line someday soon so that you can enjoy all of the CP website.
Tragicharpy, I'm so sorry that you have been bothered by the IRA in your area. What area are you in? My husband was a policeman in Northern Ireland during some of the bad troubles with them.
Let's remember especially,
Al Moak, as he and Marbeth move today. Let's all pray that this move will go well for them both and that he won't be offline too long and away from us.
Well, I'm off to the bank! I'll check in later to chat with you all.
Have a wonderful day.
Let's pray especially for our members who haven't posted in a long time and if you have their email addresses, how about dropping them a little note? I'm thinking of Janice especially right now and Diana, and many, many others. Click on the list of Members at the bottom of the main "My Community" page and have a look. Let's contact all of our members before 2004.
Hi everyone. Pat, each time I read one of Jack's writings it just becomes more meaningful to me. As I read the one today the thought occurred to me that his mother must have had a tremendous influence on his life and the path that he walked. I was not familiar with that hymn "The Bible Stands" but sang through it with the very nice midi music.
Ria, once the FTP program is set up with the settings for your Internet Service Provider (ISP) you will find it very easy to use. You have one panel that shows the files on your computer and the other panel shows the files you have on the ISP server. It works just like using your Windows Explorer. Ria, I sure hope your eyes get well quickly. I have only had eye problems one time in my life and it wasn't pleasant.
Tragicharpy, glad you are able to get back online and post here. That was certainly a frightening incident that could have been terrible.
We have the joy today of having our former neighbors over and we are going out to lunch and then will play bridge this afternoon. They have been our good friends for almost 25 years and are now in their early 80s but so young at heart. Unfortunately in the last couple of years they are having quite a few health problems but manage to keep going.
Good morning!
I have choir practice at 9:30 am. I thought I would post before I got ready to go.
Pat, that was a wonderful study. Very informative. I will keep Eph. 2:4-10 in my thoughts today and study it till I get understand it better.
Thanks! (((HUG)))
I better get going. Have a great day folks!
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Soni
HOORAY for MULLET!! 13 posts by our 13 year old! And I hope you will make it to 1300 before too long. It is so refreshing to hear a young voice or more in here! (Of course, we are ALL young-at-heart!)
Pat, that is one of my favorites of Jack's writings I have read. Thanks again.
Ria, so sorry about your eye problem, and hope it clears up soon. I am glad you have made a decision about your church. Those decisions are so difficult.
Hi, Sonya! Sing pretty! ;)
Pat, was it a trip for TWO? And is she taking YOU along?? (I hope so!)
I must get around, I'm having a luncheon for my painting students today and have things to do for that. Then we will paint in the afternoon, too.
Talk to you later!
Janet, she's taking her husband! :'(
Hi everyone!!! Good to see Zachary getting in here and getting his feet wet! He is a great little guy! You can tell he loves people!!!! Sonja, you and Mike are great parents!!!!
Just got a phone call from Jerry Lee, Jerry's son. They are in Ohio at Jerry Lee's sister's home. They are coming here tomorrow. Whoooo-eee!!!
Saturday evening we are to go out to eat with Tony and Charlene and exchange our gifts for each other. Seems the rest of the season will be busy for Jerry and I.....which I love.
Kevin, Charlene's son, is coming tomorrow evening to check out my computer to see what I have and what I want. I got so upset with trying to save on CD yesterday that my arm is hurting just like it was a few weeks ago. My diagnosis is stress!!!! I was doing PSP lessons when it happened before.<:))))><<~~<:))))><<~~<:))))><<~~<:))))><<~~<:))))
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hey ya'll,
I'm in here posting before i leave for my test ??? don't know how i'll do hopefully well. my avg can't handle anything bad! ttyl
Sarah
Janet It wont be to long now.
Then 13,000. lol.
good day
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thanks mullet
Good Morning, etta sue.
How are you doing today I like your christmas sign.
Good Morning, I have downloaded PSP8 from the Jasc and it took practically all night and now it is installed. I didn't stay up to wait for it to download. I have had several emai8ls back and forth with Dell giving them information about my computer and the problem and I am trying to get PSP8 replaced. They don't usually give replacements or refunds on software. In this case I told them I want them to test the replacement before they ship it to me. I am so frustrated wiuth this problem.
I am going to bea's house today, I think we are going shopping for her son's Christmas present and out to lunch.
TTYL
P>S. I have more photos to post later today after I compress some and take some others off the camera. I too photos at Savannah's school Christmas program yesterday.
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etta sue It is nice be here and talking with others so far away than the people I know here.
Love you all
Etta Sue, sounds like you have a busy Christmas season with friends and family. That is wonderful!
Thank you for the compliment! :D
Mullet~Was 13 post, now 16! :o You go, son!
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Sarah~Good luck!
HI Janet! (((hug)))
Pat~That is to bad. Maybe someday you and I can go to Hawaii. ;D Even if it will be just in our dreams. ::) :D We could even take Janet and however else wants to come.
Hi Larry!
Marilyn~Glad you got your psp downloaded.
Etta Sue~Another awesome graphic!
Janet~have fun at your lunchen.
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I'm going to be gon of the site for probebly 45 minutes.
It is great to be on this site.
PAT thank you very much for Stand up stand up for Jezus nowthe song is in my heart.
When my eyes are a little bit better i will start with FTP
but now on this moment my eyes they are trouble from the salve.
Dear RUTH ANN thank for your lovely words about my decision of my church.
Also thank you dear Janet for your words
But now i must first stop
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Hello everyone!! Squeezing a few words in while TAS is distracted! He's talking about pancakes and cheerios right now. ???
I've enjoyed reading today, and I hope everyone continues to have a good day. It is almost CHRISTmas, and I hope that everyone has a relaxed, enjoyable week this week leading up to it.
I wonder what was going through Mary and Joseph's mind at this time before the "first" Christmas? I remember when I was carrying Travis, and felt 89 months pregnant this time of year two years ago. I can't imagine being on a donkey and riding for days, only to be told there was no room for me. Then, to settle down in basically a barn. Wow!! I think it shows, once again, how God can use ordinary "things" for extraordinary events, and how He always does things beyond our imagination. How cool is that!
PS -- Ria, the modification on your post above was just to add a bracket so your words were in bold.
I just posted two photos in the monthly challenge and not I am off to work, sooooo I will be back later today.
Y-all have a great day.
I PASSED 92%!!!!!
Just passing through and read all of the posts and I also enjoyed reading the devotional as well.
Etta Sue I liked your snowman a couple of days ago.
As for the weather there is no sun but after last nights storm I will not complain.
Sara You will do well on the test.
Mullet it is interesting to see what you will post next and yes you have the rest of today and tomorrow for school then it is a nice rest.
Blessings Ruth
Sarah: You posted just before me, CONGRATULATIONS. Mullet said you would get an A
Here is another warm, fuzzy story for you.
NO SHOES
By Roger Dean Kiser
He appeared to be very nervous as he walked through the large,
wooden church doors. His head was lowered, and his eyes looked
directly at the tile floor as he walked very slowly toward the
far back pew, away from the rest of the congregation.
The preacher immediately ceased talking and slowly lowered his
arms, which he had been flinging about during the course of the
sermon. He shifted his eyes toward the young man, as he
accidentally slid the heavy wooden church bench while trying to
quietly sit down.
The deacons and choirmaster began to whisper among themselves,
as several of the other members of the church began to turn
around and look at the unshaven figure. I had noticed when he
walked into the church that he was very thin, dirty and he was
not wearing any shoes. And he looked awfully hungry.
He constantly smiled at all the little children from the
orphanage, when we would turn around to look at him. But then
the matron slapped me on the leg because I dropped the nickel
onto the wooden bench, which the orphanage had given me to put
into the collection plate. So I did not turn around and look
at him any more. I always liked the money collection part of
the church service best because I knew that it was almost over
and we would get to go home soon.
The preacher started talking, on and on about how people
should dress up for church, and they should cut their hair and
be clean before coming to services. I knew that he was talking
about the man in the back of the church because he had long
hair, and he was not very clean looking. But the man just sat
there. He smiled and never said a word. He just sat there
raising his hands toward the church ceiling and saying out
loud "Praise the Father in Heaven", real loud like.
The older church people would look at him like he was crazy or
something, but he sure didn't look crazy to me.
The preacher finally walked off the platform and whispered
something into the deacon's ear. The deacon got up from his
chair and walked down the side isle next to the pretty,
colored glass windows, and he asked the man to leave because
he was disrupting the church service. The young man just
looked up at the deacon and smiled. Without saying a word
he rose to his feet, turned and walked toward the two large
wooden doors leading out of the church.
As he reached the doors, he once again stopped, turned
around and smiled at everyone. He reached over and picked
up the entire stack of "The Upper Room" pamphlets, which
were always sitting on the table by the entrance and he
gently turned them face down. Then he walked out the large
wooden doors.
I will never forget the kindness I saw in that man's smile.
A man with a very kind face having to leave the church that
Sunday morning because of the way he was dressed and not
clean shaven.
I never saw that man again after that, I don't think. But
he sure looked an awful lot like the man who was in the
shinny pictures in the middle of my bible.
Stories from the Life and Times of Roger Dean Kiser
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WAY TO GO, SARAH!!!
Mullet, I'm really enjoying your happy banter! Bless you!
Gotta finish setting the table! See you later!
Good Sunny Morning to all - I wish you sunshine in your hearts today!
I just started an album on ofotos - believe that Marilyn uses this and now must learn how to take those pictures and bring them to other sites.
Good to see the postings and I wish Al a safe and sound move today. Carol
i was surprised @ my grade!
Pat Scott: It is so nice of you to offer to help with photos. You do so much.
I really enjoy the messages you print from Jack as they are crisp and clear in character and must bring you such good memories. Carol
horay sarah!!!!!
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I got you some baloons and look who came to see you!!
Ruth thank you, and it is exciting to get notes back from all.
Janet thank you!!!
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Sarah: Why are you so surprised???? You are bright and it is a gift from God. Carol
It is a verry special gift from God!!
HI Carol! Thanks for the sunshine!
There was only 3 people who showed up for choir practice. :-\ I sure hope we do alright on Sunday.
Agenda for the day:
1) Nothing 8)
2) Nothing 8)
3) Oh ya, nothing.
LOL ;D hehehe...anyone want to help me with my list?!
HI Ria! I will keep you in my prayers! I will also miss your colorful post and pretty poems. Luv you! ((hug))
this is a note to the two guests. why dont you sign up and chat with us so we can get to know you two.It is free!!!!
sincerly Zachery
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Just a quick "fly by"--
I have been so caught up in this crazy world--a few illnesses and a couple of deaths in the family has prevented me from being here in awhile.
A hi to all and a HUGE welcome to all newcomers.
Prayers to all who have been ill and a great BIG Praise the Lord for the blessings HE has given to many here.
I am wandering to the prayer forums and maybe a quick chance to get back and read some more postings on NEM.
BIG Praise the L0rd for the peace and comfort HE provided to me in my time of need.
I sometimes wondered why HE is so good to me but then I remember HIS promises; HE will provide beyond all human understanding when I need it the most.
Blessed holiday to all.
Love in Christ,
Joyce
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Words: William C. Dix, The Manger Throne, 1865.
Music: "Greensleeves," 16th Century English melody
What Child is this who, laid to rest
On Mary's lap is sleeping?
Whom angels greet with anthems sweet,
While shepherds watch are keeping?
This, this is Christ the King,
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing;
Haste, haste, to bring Him laud,
The Babe, the Son of Mary.
Why lies He in such mean estate,
Where ox and ass are feeding?
Good Christians, fear, for sinners here
The silent Word is pleading.
Nails, spear shall pierce Him through,
The cross be borne for me, for you.
Hail, hail the Word made flesh,
The Babe, the Son of Mary.
So bring Him incense, gold and myrrh,
Come peasant, king to own Him;
The King of kings salvation brings,
Let loving hearts enthrone Him.
Raise, raise a song on high,
The virgin sings her lullaby.
Joy, joy for Christ is born,
The Babe, the Son of Mary.
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Bea and I had a great time out shopping and eating lunch. We wandered around in Longs drug store, where she made a few purchases.
Then we went across the parking lot to Rico's Taqueria and I had a Taco Salad and she had an enchilada plate.
Then we went to the St. Vincent DePaul thrift store where she bought some books and I spent $3.13 on two shirts and a real nice pair of black dress slacks.
I also when by Al's house to see how the move was going and to deliver a beautiful Rose Poinsetta plant for their new house from Bea and me, as a thank you for taking us out for Thanksgiving dinner.[/b][/color][/glow]
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Marilyn, you left us hanging on how Al's move is going today. Report please. :)
Sarah, congratulations on that great score. It sounds like you had nothing to worry about.
Mullet, sure am enjoying your cheerful postings and all those graphics. Is your mother keeping you busy?
Joyce, glad to see you back posting and hope the illnesses are over.
Our friends, Erma and Bernard, have been here and gone. We had a good lunch out and then came back home and enjoyed our time together exchanging gifts, visiting and playing a few hands of bridge. Erma had started a new medication for back pain and the side effects made it difficult for her to concentrate so we didn't play very long. It has been a beautiful day here.
The report on Al's move is in the prayer section under "Tomorrows Move"
Pat, The Old Guide Book and Jeremiah 6:16 that Jack wrote those years ago is still one of my favorites. :)
I remember writing to Jack after this one was posted (at least the first time I ever saw it) and thanked him for it.
It brought back memories of my precious Mother and her Bible reading while she churned the butter in the big 5 gallon churn, with the wooden cross on the end of a broom like stick. :)
Thank you so much for sharing that again with us.
Hi Boots! Churn butter? I didn't realize you all had to do that on your own. Sounds interesting.
Janet~How did your luncheon go?
Sonja, yes we had two cows while I was growing up, and sold butter to neighbors. My Mother had a wooden cup like thing that would hold a pound of butter and when it was pressed a pretty indentation of a flower was on top of the butter. :)
Oh, what memories, Boots! Yes, I remember you writing to Jack back then. He really appreciated it too.
Hi Sonja!
Great marks, Sarah!
Where's Mallet?
Great to see you posting Carol. Looking forward to seeing your photos of your trip.
Thanks for asking, Sonja. The luncheon was really fun, and the ladies all had such a good time.
Boots, I started milking cows at the tough old age of four! But we always had a lot more than two to milk! Anywhere from 20 to 80 cows. Lots of work, and so confining! You can't get far from home when the cows have to be milked twice a day!
I remember churning butter in the one-gallon Daisy churn, many, many times!
Janet, what did you serve? Did you make everything from scratch or was it "pot luck"?
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LIttle Drummer Boy (http://www.christianphotographers.com/sounds/christmas/little-drummer-boy.mid)
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Come they told me
Pa rum pum pum pum
A new born King to see
Pa rum pum pum pum
Our finest gifts we bring
Pa rum pum pum pum
To lay before the kIng
Pa rum pum pum pum,
rum pum pum pum,
rum pum pum pum
So to honor Him
Pa rum pum pum pum
When we come
Little baby
Pa rum pum pum pum
I am a poor boy too
Pa rum pum pum pum
I have no gift to bring
Pa rum pum pum pum
That's fit to give our King
Pa rum pum pum pum,
rum pum pum pum,
rum pum pum pum
Shall I play for you
Pa rum pum pum pum
On my drum
Mary nodded
Pa rum pum pum pum
The ox and lamb kept time
Pa rum pum pum pum
I played my drum for Him
Pa rum pum pum pum
I played my best for Him
Pa rum pum pum pum,
rum pum pum pum,
rum pum pum pum
The He smiled at me
Pa rum pum pum pum
Me and my drum
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Its nice to see all the new members. Mullett., you put me to shame with all the "fancy stuff" you do here! I haven't tackled nearly half of what you can do on the computer!!
Pat - I never tire reading Jack's devotions. They are such a blessing to me each time I read them. It would be so nice to have them all in a booklet. Have you ever thought of having them printed? They are so easy to understand.
I was asking my friend Ann to pray for Norm and I, telling her all about Norm's health problems.
She gave me this verse. It means so much to me., I thought I would share it with you:
Psalm 42:11... "But O my soul don't be discouraged. Don't be upset. Expect God to act! For I know that I shall again have plenty of reason to praise Him for all that He will do. He is my help! He is my God!." and another: Jeremiah 29:11 says " For I know the plans I have for you" says the Lord. "They are plans for good and not disaster, to give you a future and a hope".
.... Judy M.
Judy, that's so nice that Ann gave you those verses. When Jack was ill, I was so appreciative when someone did that for me and told me that they were praying.
Those are wonderful verses too. Print them out in large print and put them up on the edge of your monitor where you can see them often.
I'm so glad you enjoy Jack's writings. I'll never forget that you were the last person that he visited in the hospital and he read the Bible and prayed with you. That night he went Home to Glory.
And it's also wonderful to know now that Norm is now saved. Jack prayed for Norm for over 35 years.
I'm so glad to see LEE online at the moment. I was getting concerned, Lee.
How are you?
I'm here now. I had to do papers then my other papers
then watch my two sisters then go to swimming. :-\ :D
Are you misspelling again pat!!!
Fun
I am off till around 9:30.
Oh yes, Pat... how well I remember that...as if it was YESTERDAY!!!
Jack's prayers (and mine., and hoards of others) have been answered, with Norm's salvation. How could we ever go through all we are going through without Him?
Thats why I tell people to NEVER GIVE UP., praying for a loved one to be saved.
Where is our Iain these days??
A good reminder Pat, to email those we are missing!!
Pat..........
You took the time necessary to bring us Jack's blessings to the Lord. Allow my comment.
Jack's thoughtful words prove that faithful Christians continue to witness our Lord even after they have left for glory. This was done by two(2) people. Jack's mom, and Jack. And, you were used of God as the Messenger.
Hello all! We got a "dusting" of snow today, and more is supposed to come tonight. Maybe Bernard can work at home tomorrow!!
I've been working on some of the Christmas pictures I took the other night at my sisters. I'll post them in a few.
I'm wanting to take one of Travis sleeping under the Christmas tree, but the logistics of that just aren't working out right now.
:-\
I hope ya'll have a good night. I'm really tired, so I think I'll go to bed at a reasonable time tonight.
Pat, Darrel made a wonderful pot of beef stew, I made some devilled eggs; and we had French bread; and one of the ladies brought a jello salad and another one brought petit fours. So we are heartily!
Hi there, Lee! How are you doing?
Mullet, Mallet......... ;D ;D You do liven things up in here! Love you, Kid!
Karma, bet you manage to get some sweet shots of little Travis. Keep trying! ;)
I posted some photos a while ago; have more to post, but don't want to do them all at once.
Manana, folks!
Janet............
80 cows, twice a day? That would take you ALL day. I can tell you one thing I wouldn't want to do.......Shake your hand.
Pat..........
I look at it this way......I'm not going to change anything. I'm going to continue living for the Lord. I'll just have to slow down.
QuoteAre you misspelling again pat!!!
Now, Mullet, what did I spell incorrectly? HAHAHA!
Good to see you posting, Lee. Look after yourself.
By the way, Lee, did you see that I used your lovely sunset photo of Idaho for a jigsaw puzzle?
Lee, you wouldn't want to shake my hand?? I promise you, I have washed them at least 10 times since I have milked a cow! ;) All that milking did make me develop big knuckles, though. :(
Nope, it doesn't take all day to milk 80 cows. By the time we were milking that many, we had milking machines, and my Dad had four of us milkmaids to do the work! ;) ;D I got up at 4:00 AM for a lot of years; but I never did learn to like doing it! Had to get the milking done before we could go to school!
Hi Lee! I just noticed your saying underneath your name ~Born once, die twice. Born twice, die once. I love that! I had to think for a minute but got it.
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Janet! 80 cows twice a day! WOW, like
Lee said I wouldn't want to shake your hand, but I would like to give you a BIG hug! ;D
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:'( :'( :'( I don't understand. My hands are clean. I promise I wash them at least once a week.......... :'( Anyway, we had to wash off the udders before we milked the cows.......
love you to Janet
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N0!!! Janet, that isn't what I mean...your hands are probable very strong. Yikes! I trust that you wash them. A little advice. You need to wash your hands twice a week to get them clean. ;) ;D
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Zachery, I just checked my dictionary, and found this: Mullet: any of a family of edible, spiny-rayed fishes found in fresh and salt waters and having a small mouth and feeble teeth, as the striped or gray mullet. So that is why Jenny thought your nickname was a fish! We grandma types don't always know about the names for new haircuts! ;D :D
You're a sweetie, for sure!
HAHAHA! I thought it was something to do with the breed of a chicken! HAHAHA!! Poor Zach!
Janet, it is a seventies hair cut.
hahahahahhahahhahahhahahehe
I have a song about them but I cant stick them on because I dont have the software.
Sonja -- Twice a week, huh? Guess I better get busy. :P
Janet, yea, I think they are referring to the strength of your hands, not the cleanliness of them. That's a lot of cows. I tried milking once when I was on a field trip in elementary school. If I had had to milk before i went to school, I would still be in second grade!!!!
Pat, that's a pullit, isn't it??
My eyes are doing better, since we figured out that chocolate is triggering the headaches. :-[ :-[ :-[ I can still eat a little, but not much. M&Ms send me to bed now. bad, bad, bad.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
PULLIT
MULLET/PULLIT
Karma, NO, not chocolate. It can't be true. I will pray for you.
Did someone say Pullit? I have one of those in my house. Hmmm...now where did he go. :-\ ;D
HaHaHa pat and karmat very funny. ;D
I whas wandering when do you hit jr.m
I think it's 100 posts, MULLET/PULLIT!
Thats full member, I think it is 50 or 80
oops!!
mullet i think it is 50. 100 is something different!
Yes, I think you're right!
HAHAHA! Just noticed your name! I think it's 50
Hi Pat.... I have had more computer problems. It was good seeing a devotional from Jack.
Reading some more posts and then off to bed.
Love Ruthie
Sonifo, Pullet/Mullet, ByGrace, Pat Scott, ruthie, Jane Walker, Sarah, Janet, karmat
Look who's online right now.
ya probebly your about to hit full sarah 6 more
hahhahahaha...this is great. You folks are so funny! Thanks for the good laugh.
I love this site. God is Good!
I got my 1st semester chem final tomorrow it's up for grabs anyone want to take it for me??
sure I would, I love chemestry I dont mind.
what are you suposed to do in your test.
I think Zachery Pullet/Mullet will take it for you Sarah. ;D
Hi Diana_G! How are you doing? We have missed you!
he can i need a good grade but don't worry if you flunk it then it won't count against me!!
just be here in the school tomorrow at 8:20 am
I am heading to bed, folks! Thanks for the good laugh. I wouldn't give this up for nothin. You all are great!
(((hugs))) to all!
Soni
oh no :'(, :o I can't go there it is to far away!!
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Good night, Soni!
I'm locking the door in a minute.
I am tired tonight too.
Goodnight all!!
Till morning
love you all
Pullet-Mullet.....great to see you posting. I have a granddaughter your age. Her name is Courtney. We talk on MSN. She goes under "I'm a good kid" Cute eh. Keep up the good work.
God Bless you.
Ruthie ;D
Well i'm off to bed so i can get up bright and early and take this test!
I hope you do as well on this test as you did on the other one, Sarah!
Good night everyone!
Talk to you all tomorrow.
Hope Al Moak is settled in tomorrow.
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