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God deals with impossibilities. It is never too late for Him to do so, when the impossible is brought to Him, in full faith, by the one in whose life and circumstances the impossible must be accomplished if God is to be glorified.


If in our own life there have been rebellion, unbelief, sin, and disaster, it is never too late for God to deal triumphantly with these tragic facts if brought to Him in full surrender and trust.


It has often been said, and with truth, that Christianity is the only religion that can deal with man's past. God can 'restore unto us the years that the locust hath eaten' Not because of what we are but because of what He is. God forgives and heals and restores. He is 'the God of all grace.' Let us praise Him and trust Him.


'We have a God who delights in impossibilities.' Nothing too hard for Me.


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Must life be a failure for one compelled to stand still in enforced inaction and see the great throbbing tides of life go by?


No; victory is then to be gotten by standing still, by quiet waiting. It is a thousand times harder to do this than it was in the active days to rush on in the columns of stirring life.


It requires a grander heroism to stand and wait and not lose heart and not lose hope, to submit to the will of God, to give up work and honours to others, to be quiet, confident and rejoicing, while the happy, busy multitude go on and away. It is the grandest life 'having done all, to stand.'

Taken from 'Streams in the Desert.'

LOL

Your brother in Christ

Iain

Pat - Get well soon sis and take care of yourself.

Iain Thankyou Brother. I too have that book. Mrs. Cowman is an encouragement to me also.

                    PARALYZED

My Bible Diary reading notes for today are Is40:1-11 and Matt 18:12-14., the notes state:-

"Not only did Jesus bring the paralyzed man back to health and happiness but also the forgiveness of his sins.

Noteworthy is the way in which the paralytic had come face to face with Jesus through the top of the roof and letting him down.  All these were made possible through the help of his friends.

At times we need to allow our friends and companions to carry us even in the most unconventional ways through people and events.  

Let us cast out our fears that paralyze our capacity for healing and wholeness."

                                           

Some of us have a problem "accepting" help.  We are so bound up in "giving" that "receiving" seems somehow wrong for a Christian.  I was told many years ago that I had to learn to "receive" not to be always "giving out".......I realise more now what that meant.  You can give and give until you are empty and dried up.

Our Heavenly Father has so much to "give" us and He wants us to share our gifts with one-another and to receive from one another, knowing that "every gift and every perfect gift is from above, from the Father of lights in whom is no variation or shadow of turning".

Dear Ones, perhaps God is saying to you today."Peace Be still".  If He is then let your brethren carry you,allow them to use their gifts, while He that is Mighty continues His work of Grace towards you.    

Amen!
Jenny X
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GOOD MORNING ALL 11.25 AM

IAIN thank you this morning for your
this morning also for the two sites yesterday i have read it.

PAT YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS I PRAY THAT THE PROBLEMS WITH YOU EYES ARE COMING RIGHT.

My fahter has been to the doctor this morning but the doctor has say to him everything is allright but he may not wait such a long time before he  is going to the doctor.

LIZ  thank you for your wonderful messages yesterday.
Thank you that you have put them on the site
so that we also can read it.

SONJA have you something heard from
the MRI scan don't forget every day you are in my prayers

Yesterday we have put the Christmass tree in the room and a star for the window
the hole year i have candles in my room.

When we look beyond the manger
 To the cross of Calvary,
We will know the reason Christmass
Brings such joy to you and me.
                                            D. de Haan


I wish you all a Blessed Day
Byr for now
Love RIA

THE NAME OF OUR LITTLE PRINCESS IS
CHATHARINA-AMALIA BEATRIX CARMEN VICTORIA

BUT IN HOUSE THEY CALL HERE AMALIA.


WELCOME JULES AND WELCOME BILLIE TO CP

RIA

  I missed yesterday altogether and now I read that our Pat is having trouble with her eyes.  I will pray for her healing today.

Thank you, Iain, for the message in Matthew.  I am so very glad it is never too late or too hard for our Father in heaven.

God Bless all of you today. I hope we hear from Sonja.

Good morning, friends,

I'm at my son's computer which is hooked up to cable. Wow! WHAT A DIFFERENCE!

I'm still concerned about Pat's eyes. Pat, we need you to get well soon.

Thanks for stepping in, Iain. I appreciate your excellent writings.

Y'all have a good day.

Ruth Ann

Good morning everyone

Iain: Thanks for your devotional.

Pat: You are in my prayers, do get well

Ria: What a beautiful long name for a little one.
      And how are you feeling  today.

Sonja: Any word yet from your Dr.

Off to work I must go, have a great day.


Blessing of the day
Ruth

No word yet from the doctor, but i will go in today to see if I can get the results.  Thanks all for your concern.  I have been busy with a sick baby.  Please pray for Lila Mae and Zachery too. Zachery isn't sick but if he does get the flu he may not recover like the rest of us.  Thanks!

Pat, my heart aches for you.  I want so badly for you to be better.  I am praying for you!!!!!  

QuoteBy Iain~No; victory is then to be gotten by standing still, by quiet waiting. It is a thousand times harder to do this than it was in the active days to rush on in the columns of stirring life.

Iain~This is the hardest thing for me.  I will remember your study. Thank you!

QuoteBy Jenny~Let us cast out our fears that paralyze our capacity for healing and wholeness."

Amen!

Ria~Wow, what a beautiful name for a little girl.  Thanks for your prayers!

Ruth~ Thanks so much for your prayers and concerns.

I'll be back later.
Soni

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• Christian Classics Ethereal Library There's so much available on this website!  

• Creation Moment Listen to the Creation Moment every day for a new creation moment!  We can learn a lot from these!  Terrific if you are home schooling.

Thanks so much Liz & Pinkie for those stories yesterday!  My feelings were exactly like those of Lee - as the years roll by I am more and more deeply touched by such things.  I think that, as time goes on we're getting closer and closer to the time we shall be with Christ, and His goodness impresses us that much more.

• We're well into our first of only two weeks for this interesting challenge! December 1st Bi-Weekly Challenge~AROUND YOUR TOWN  This Challenge was inspired by Lee Kirkwood!  He wanted to see what some of our towns and cities where we reside really look like!

Jules!

and

Billie!!!
Is this Billie that I know?

hey ya'll,
We are out of school today SNOW DAY! it should be fun just me and my mom (she took off of work because its too bad to drive all the way there!) well i'm off to go rest and get over what i've got and hopefully get my voice back ttyl
Sarah

HI PAT!!!  I missed you!!!   (((hug)))

How are you feeling?!

What touching Christmas stories!  Love them.  I agree.  Perhaps we can start a topic of Christmas stories.

Soni ~ Waiting for your report from the doctor.  Also, hope your loved ones are on the mend.

Pat ~ Hey, what's happened to ya?  We can't have our host ailing?  Sure hope those peepers clear up soon and certainly I am praying that it is God telling you...'Hey, sister!  Slow down!  You are doing too much!!!'

Not much going on today but also a bunch going on today!  I have posted the pictures of the Victorian Dinner and I can tell by my emails that a lot of people have visited CP.  Just pray they grab the hook since they have been baited.  

I am getting my car greased and oiled this afternoon.  Then Jerry is driving his car to a shop to get brakes fixed.  We are going to Greenfield and meet with our small group at church to deliver some items to a needy family.  Then we will be going to Pastor Mark's home for snack and to see his decorations....well, her decorations.  Deborah LOVES Christmas!!!  So I am off and running!!!!

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"Progress always involves risks.  You can't steal second base and keep your foot on first."

Hi everyone.  Iain, thanks for doing the devotional this morning and Sonja for putting in the links.  I am sure it is comforting to Pat to know that we all are willing to step in and help out when she needs some help.  Pat, sure hope you are seeing better this morning.  

Welcome Billie and Jules.

Today is our annual Christmas Luncheon at the local senior center.  We always have a great meal and a good time.  After the luncheon, I will go on to Calvin Cove and play for and sing with the folks Christmas songs and hymns.

We are having a beautiful and bit warmer day here.  

Hi Folks...

I haven't read back through the posts yet and might not till a little later but I just want to thank you all for the prayers and good thoughts.  It's certainly scary when something happens to your eyesight.

I guess it was again a "silent migraine" like I experienced before several months ago.  I went to bed and just lay there quietly and did a lot of praying for you all.  I couldn't read as I couldn't focus on any words.  I could see photos and pictures but not words.

I'm a lot better this morning but my head is aching but it's certainly not as much pain and discomfort that some folks live with each day.

Sonja, I've been so wondering about you and your results.  Judy McKenna was writing you for me to find out.  She hasn't got back to me yet with the news.  Is there any?

I'll go and get a cup of coffee and come back.

Good morning Etta Sue!  Have fun in Greenfield.  It is great that you are helping the needy.  That always makes a person feel good to help others.

Larry~Sounds like you have a fun day ahead of you.  Lunch, music, singing with others.  What fun.  Have a good day!

Good Morning to you all. Thank you Iain and Jenny for your devotional thoughts this morning and to you Soni for the links you have posted. I have put the first in my favorites.

Today I go to Arcata to Bea's house, I have laundry to do there, trash to take out and the apartment to clean. Then I will stop at K-mart on the way home to get a few more things for Christmas and Dog food. I will try to get those photos posted sometime this afternoon or evening.

I see Sarah, Etta Sue and Pat have been here while I was typing this post.

Pat how are you today? Are you going to see your eye Doctor today?

Soni: please let us know your results as soon as you get them. I am praying for your  kids.

TTYL

PAT!  I'm so happy to see you here this morning!  Many prayers have been going up before the throne for you!  I do hope your headache goes away, and you feel totally restored VERy SOON.  ((((hugs))))

Now, I will go back and read today's posts.  We have blowing snow here today, with a nice drift across our door and driveway.  I'm glad I don't have to go anywhere today.  But Friday, I have to take Beth to Dodge City, so she can catch her flight out Saturday morning at ........ugh.............5:30 AM.

WHAT WORRIES YOU, MASTERS YOU.

Good morning, Marilyn and Janet!  Snow eww......
Laundry even more eewwww....

Quoteby Janet!What worries you, masters you!

Awesome quote, Janet.  Thanks for sharing that!

Quote from: Pat Scott on December 09, 2003, 10:22:31 AM
Sonja, I've been so wondering about you and your results.  Judy McKenna was writing you for me to find out.  She hasn't got back to me yet with the news.  Is there any?

I wrote her back this morning.  I was busy all day and couldn't get back to her.  I will get the results today hopefully!   If not my hubby is going to be pretty upset.  

Glad you are doing better, Pat!  Please take it easy today.  
Love you,
Soni

Sonja, what a jewel you are!  Thank you so much for helping Pat out by putting in the links today!  You must have a "Misistry of Helps"......anyway, you are much loved and appreciated!  ((((hugs))))

Iain and Jenny, big thank yous to you both, as well.  I enjoyed the thoughts you posted today.

Just a quick good morning.  So nice to see Pat posting, and Sonja...sometimes when the doctor doesn't feel the need to get right back to you....it can be good news.  I'm praying that's so.

 I was supposed to be on my way to Portland right now, taking Kim back to the eye doctor for her 6 week check up.  She was feeilng puny last night, and called me this morning, feeling awful.  I'm praying it's a cold and not the beginning of the flu.  She didn't get her flu shot, and doesn't take vitamins.  Kids!

 Jane...if you come in.....I was thinking....(there she goes again) maybe today we could drive around and take some pictures of our town.  I'll call you after I have a cup of coffee, and see what you think.  It IS pretty dreary out there, so not sure what they'll turn out to be.  

  Devotional was great, Iain.  

  Now, I'm off to have a cup of coffee and reading in The Purpose Driven Life......then on to Oswald Chambers, along with the Bible.  God is so, soooo good to me.   Sometimes it feels like He's given me a new heart, again...... how I love Him.

Pat.. take it easy, ok?

                        TOZER

December 9    

Trials and Pain: It Works!

...Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that
the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in
infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in
distresses, for Christ's sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong.  
--2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Ten thousand enemies cannot stop a Christian, cannot even slow him
down, if he meets them in an attitude of complete trust in God. They
will become to him like the atmosphere that resists the airplane,
but which because the plane's designer knew how to take advantage of
that resistance, actually lifts the plane aloft and holds it there
for a journey of 2,000 miles.  What would have been an enemy to the
plane becomes a helpful servant to aid it on its way....

If this should seem like a bit of theorizing, remember that always
the greatest Christians have come out of hard times and tough
situations. Tribulations actually worked for their spiritual
perfection in that they taught them to trust not in themselves but
in the Lord who raised the dead. They learned that the enemy could
not block their progress unless they surrendered to the urgings of
the flesh and began to complain. And slowly, they learned to stop
complaining and start praising. It is that simple--and it works!  
We Travel an Appointed Way, 32-33.

"Lord, I wish I could more readily 'stop complaining and start
praising.' I pray for Your grace to work within me that I might
allow the trials to lift me aloft rather than press me down. I'll
do it in Your strength today. Amen."

Etta Sue, how exciting that we may be getting new members on CP because of your posting your photos of the lovely dinner.  Bless you!

Nita and Jane---do have a lovely day blessing the Lord together and taking photos (if you go out.)

Karma, are you feeling better?  I pray so!

Hello, dear Ria!  I just sent you an IM.  

I am going now to prepapre some pictures to post.  See y'll later!

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