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Morning Devotional...


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The man stood erect and perfectly still on top of a wee knoll.  At his feet impatiently sat two little border collies, their ears upright and their keen noses smelling the air.  Across the valley and high up on the slopes of the mountain beyond, small white objects dotted the landscape.  Half hidden in the green grass and purple heather the scattered flock grazed contentedly, unaware of the ominous stillness and the darkening sky.

Signs of the coming storm were not lost on the lone shepherd standing on the knoll.  He raised his whistle to his lips and the two dogs stiffened their posture.  At the first blast, they were off like a shot from a gun.  Further blasts caused the two noble creatures to make a wide circle around the still unconcerned sheep.  On they went until they passed even the most distant sheep.  Continuing to obey their master's whistled commands, they slowly, gently, began to move the reluctant sheep towards their master.

Not one sheep missed the attention of the two dogs.  The dogs, although decisive in their work never once nipped at the heels of their charges.  The sheep began to move faster, showing signs of fear, they moved now as one body towards the shepherd as if to seek his protection from the dogs.

It is true that the shepherd could never accomplish his task of caring for the sheep without the help of his beautiful obedient dogs.  It is just as true that the relationship between dogs and sheep would be very different without the presence of the shepherd.  You see, untrained, uncontrolled, border collies can be very vicious, and very frightening.  These loving gently creatures have a natural instinct to kill sheep by tearing their throats open with razor sharp teeth.  Can we wonder that their presence drives the flock to the shepherd?

An old Scottish shepherd-preacher once said "God has twa dogs.  The yin He calls "Goodness" and the ither He names "Mercy"."

"Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life." (Psalm 23:6)  Indeed so it is, that God's goodness and mercy are often needed, yet seldom truly desired.  Surely it is our fears, trials and yes, our conscience that drives us to the Good Shepherd and the protection of His presence.

It was the goodness of His grace that first showed us our sin and waywardness.  It was His mercy that drove us to see Christ as the only Saviour of Sinners, and it is His goodness and mercy that keeps us close to His side.

"Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever."  (Psalm 23:6)

Christians all accept the fact that through the eternal ages they will dwell in God's house.  Few realize that by faith we can enter that place of blessing while still living down here.  In the epistle to the Ephesians we learn that God has already made us to sit in heavenly places.

"And raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus."  (Ephesians 2:6)

We can appreciate our position as urged on by "Goodness" and "Mercy" as they are seen in the circumstances of life and we flee away to the peaceful, protective presence of our Shepherd.

"Who Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree:  that we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness—by whose stripes you were healed.  For you were like sheep going astray, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls." (I Peter 2:24-25)

To "dwell in the house of the Lord" is to live continuously in His presence.  Brother Lawrence (author of Practicing the Presence of God) learned while doing the most onerous and menial of tasks, to practice the presence of God and so can we.  If during our trials and temptations, our illnesses and "the dark nights of our souls" He came to visit us and bless us would we feel differently?  Of course we would; temptations would fly away, sorrows would abate and psalms of blessing would move our lips.

"Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have.  For He Himself has said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you".  So we may boldly say,  "The Lord is my helper; I will not fear, what can man do unto me?" (Hebrews 13:5,6)

Yes, indeed we who are His, we who have been redeemed by His precious blood look forward with joy to our eternal home.  But we do not need to wait until we arrive above to enjoy the courts of Heaven; for we can dwell there now even in the midst of our wilderness journey.

Truly we can begin to enjoy, even down here the wonder that "I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever."

Assured of His presence, and the comfort of His home, both now and for all eternity, the believer can well heed St. Paul's injunction to "Rejoice in the Lord always.  And again I say rejoice."  (Phil. 4:4)

These words to the Philippians were written by Paul while he sat in chains in a cruel Roman prison.  Even there the Lord Jesus Christ was real to Paul; even there He knew the nearness of the risen, triumphant Saviour King.  May we also dwell daily in the light of His presence.







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Jack Scott loved his Lord! He passed away on January 10, 2001 after a lengthy illness.
He is missed greatly by his family.

good morning all. hope everyone well. im doing well 3 days on a row :-)

GOOD MORNING  11.04 in HOLLAND

PAT thank you again for part 7 from Jack's great devotional now i have print part 7 out so now i can read it later back. It is so good writen and easy to read also for me.
Thank you also for the hymn JUST OVER IN THE GLORY LAND yesterday.

SONJA what has Lila Mae done this night has she sleep or want she again playing it is a
lovely girl.
But i think i have a little bit the same problems as you
sometimes i have a Bibleverse in my head and then i don't no where i can find it.

LARRY sorry to read that you have computerproblems.
But i also have something what my husband may do when he is home everyday.
He may cooking for me that can he do very good
i don't like cooking it is sometimes such a lot work but
he love it to do. I think there is coming a day then he has more work then now.

MY son Marcel has hold the certificate for
drive on a fork-lift truck when you that not have then
you may not on a fork-lift truck.

It is dark in Holland but not cold 12*C

PSALM 27:1
The Lord is my light and my salvation.

          A NEW HORIZON

     Lord of eternal sunrise,
  help me look past the night,
     to view a new horizon
bahted in hope and peace and light.

I WISH YOU ALL A BLESSED DAY
BYE LOVE RIA

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CAMI

       HAVE A NICE DAY


       MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALSO THIS YEAR


        RIA :-* :-* :-*

Good morning...10.10 a.m. U.K.

Hallo Mij zus. Ria

              Happy Birthday Cami

Pat, ...thank you.  "Goodness and Mercy" are met together In Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.  

Tragi.... The Lord has His Almighty Hand on your life little brother. Proverbs 3:1-6 is for you. Without any doubt.

It is raining here this morning but wonder of wonders, it is so warm  Oh thank-you Lord. He only gives us as much as we can take and then no more.
My Daily Reading (Our Daily Bread) talks about having the eyes to see Jesus, to see Him in our surroundings and I called to mind something I wanted to share with you all:-

On Sunday I was feeling quite poorly and in very low spirits.  I called on our Heavenly Father and said Lord give me a touch, I know you will...You've done it before, You can do it again,. I walked into the back garden and just as I called Him I spotted something fall from the sky...wow, it was a "shooting star"......God's timing is so perfect folks.  This is the second time  He has used a "shooting star" for me, last time was years ago.  Truly the need was great.  Praise God. The Creator and Sustainer of all created things.

Dear Ones I wish for you all a day of blessings.
In Jesus' Name

good morning everyone, hope ya'll had a restful nights sleep. i did i was TIRED!! well i need to get ready for school wish ya'll a blessed day!
Sarah

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February 4    

The Holy Spirit: The Need for Illumination

But the natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God,
for they are foolishness to him; nor can he know them, because they
are spiritually discerned.  
--1 Corinthians 2:14

The doctrine of the inability of the human mind and the need for
divine illumination is so fully developed in the New Testament that
it is nothing short of astonishing that we should have gone so far
astray about the whole thing. Fundamentalism has stood aloof from
the Liberal in self-conscious superiority and has on its own part
fallen into error, the error of textualism, which is simply
orthodoxy without the Holy Ghost. Everywhere among Conservatives we
find persons who are Bible-taught but not Spirit-taught. They
conceive truth to be something which they can grasp with the mind.
If a man hold to the fundamentals of the Christian faith he is
thought to possess divine truth. But it does not follow. There is no
truth apart from the Spirit. The most brilliant intellect may be
imbecilic when confronted with the mysteries of God. For a man to
understand revealed truth requires an act of God equal to the
original act which inspired the text....

Conservative Christians in this day are stumbling over this truth.
We need to re-examine the whole thing. We need to learn that truth
consists not in correct doctrine, but in correct doctrine plus the
inward enlightenment of the Holy Spirit. We must declare again the
mystery of wisdom from above. A re-preachment of this vital truth
could result in a fresh breath from God upon a stale and suffocating
orthodoxy.  The Pursuit of Man, 76-77,84.

"Lord, I do believe in the authority of the Scriptures, and thank
You for that foundation of truth. But I need this reminder that even
that inspired text is not alive until the Holy Spirit takes it and
enlightens the recipients. May the Holy Spirit indeed take what I
teach and imbed it in the hearts and minds of my hearers. Amen."
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ALL OF THE DAYS OF THE AFFLICTED ARE EVIL, BUT HE
  WHO IS OF A MERRY HEART HAS A CONTINUAL FEAST.
                        ( PROVERBS 15:15 *NKJV )

A joyful heart is good medicine, good medicine, a joyful heart.
A joyful heart is good medicine, good medicine, a joyful heart.
But, a broken spirit drys up the bones,a broken spirit  drys up the bones.
But .....
A joyful heart is good medicine, good medicine, a joyful heart.
A joyful heart is good medicine, good medicine, a joyful heart.

Lets have a joyful heart today.......

Greetings and blessings to each of you today.

Karma and Soni, I just love it when you share about your little ones.  It always brings back sweet memories of when my kids were small.  Believe me, those days are so fleeting---soon you will have an empty nest again and then be welcoming grandchildren.  How the years fly by!

I was away most of the day yesterday, had framing to deliver to Hugoton and then Diane and I went on to Liberal.

They have been predicting a big snowstorm for us again, but so far, only a few flakes and a gloomy sky.  I hope we do get snow!  We need moisture!  I do dislike driving in it, though.  I hope it comes today and they get the roads cleared, because next week I have a 5-day painting seminar and will be out every day driving.

Neil and Sarah, thanks for popping in to greet us at the start of your busy school days!  We love having young folks in here.

Liz, I do hope you get to feeling much better.  Feeling not so good gets tiresome in a hurry!

Pat, the little quizzes are fun.  Like others have said, the answer is usually posted quickly, but you keep us thinking!

Abby was working on her Valentines yesterday.  Remember the days when we each decorated a box for our Valentines?  And hoped to get one from that special someone?  Ah........the beginning of heartache for many kids.  Don't you wish we could shield them from those things?  But each generation has to learn those lessons.  I do think more parents insist that their child give a Valentine to EVERY child in their class now.

I simply MUST get myself organized today and ready for that seminar.  Paying that kind of price, I do not want to waste any time!  I do wish I had photos of Abby as a ballerina to use.......... >:( :( :'(  Well, maybe later.

Hello, JudyB.  Ah, the life of a trucker's wife, huh?

Hi, Ria!  That's the ticket!  Let your husband cook for you!  Mine does most of the cooking!  He loves it, and I do for sure!!  He says he is a better cook than I, and I am smart enough not to argue the point!  ;) ;D

Jenny, glad to hear it isn't so cold there today! :D

I want to be sure to watch TBN at 10:00 to 10:30, as Hilton Sutton is on this week at that time teaching on Revelations.

Well, I guess I have run out of steam for now!  ;D 8)

Good Morning Pat and Chris thank you for the devotions this morning.

I had a disturbing telephone call from my friend Kitty in Lucerne valley where I used to live. I will be posting a prayer request in prayers  re: this call.

Yesterday was entirely pain free for me and  this morning it is not so I won't stay long.

TTYL

I went to my therapy yesterday.  She gave me some neck exercises and a diagram on how to set up the computer.  I made an appointment to return on the 12th but if I am still with no pain, I can call an cancel the appointment.  

I then went to Jerry's.  This time Bubba came out to see me.  He loves to be combed...just don't touch his tummy or you will get nailed!  He is a big one!  Pictures will be in Photographs Here later.

Then Jerry and I went out to eat and then to our Small Groups meeting.  Half were gone...half attended.  But we got a surprise.  One couple is in Mexico.  The phone rang and it was Diane checking up on us and asking why we weren't in Mexico.  The location of the Small Group was changed.  Didn't we get the notice???  Yeah, right!  I only wish!!!  

It was late by the time I took Jerry home and then home here...11pm.  So it was beddy-bye for me.  Inky woke me up twice during the night with her purring and being right in my face.  I can't seem to convince her that I don't like that.  

Then I was up at 7am to put out the trash.  I did next Small Groups lesson and my Bible reading and now, here I am.  

It is bright and sunny but cold.  Come on, Spring!!!

Glad you like my little thoughts of the day!!!

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"The three grand essentials of happiness are something to do, someone to love, and something to hope for."

I enjoyed this little story; hope you do, too!  :)


A Story for Valentine's Day
By Jo Ann Larsen
Larry and Jo Ann were an ordinary couple. They lived in an ordinary house on an ordinary street. Like any other ordinary couple, they struggled to make ends meet and to do the right things for their children.

They were ordinary in yet another way — they had their squabbles. Much of their conversation concerned what was wrong in their marriage and who was to blame.

Until one day when a most extraordinary event took place.

"You know, Jo Ann, I've got a magic chest of drawers. Every time I open them, they're full of socks and underwear," Larry said. "I want to thank you for filling them all these years."

Jo Ann stared at her husband over the top of her glasses. "What do you want, Larry?"

"Nothing. I just want you to know I appreciate those magic drawers."

This wasn't the first time Larry had done something odd, so Jo Ann pushed the incident out of her mind until a few days later.

"Jo Ann, thank you for recording so many correct check numbers in the ledger this month. You put down the right numbers 15 out of 16 times. That's a record."

Disbelieving what she had heard, Jo Ann looked up from her mending. "Larry, you're always complaining about my recording the wrong check numbers. Why stop now?"

"No reason. I just wanted you to know I appreciate the effort you're making."

Jo Ann shook her head and went back to her mending. "What's got into him?" she mumbled to herself.

Nevertheless, the next day when Jo Ann wrote a check at the grocery store, she glanced at her checkbook to confirm that she had put down the right check number. "Why do I suddenly care about those dumb check numbers?" she asked herself.

She tried to disregard the incident, but Larry's strange behavior intensified.

"Jo Ann, that was a great dinner," he said one evening. "I appreciate all your effort. Why, in the past 15 years I'll bet you've fixed over 14,000 meals for me and the kids."

Then "Gee, Jo Ann, the house looks spiffy. You've really worked hard to get it looking so good." And even "Thanks, Jo Ann, for just being you. I really enjoy your company."

Jo Ann was growing worried. "Where's the sarcasm, the criticism?" she wondered.

Her fears that something peculiar was happening to her husband were confirmed by 16-year-old Shelly, who complained, "Dad's gone bonkers, Mom. He just told me I looked nice. With all this makeup and these sloppy clothes, he still said it. That's not Dad, Mom. What's wrong with him?"

Whatever was wrong, Larry didn't get over it. Day in and day out he continued focusing on the positive.

Over the weeks, Jo Ann grew more accustomed to her mate's unusual behavior and occasionally even gave him a grudging "Thank you." She prided herself on taking it all in stride, until one day something so peculiar happened, she became completely discombobulated:

"I want you to take a break," Larry said. "I am going to do the dishes. So please take your hands off that frying pan and leave the kitchen."

(Long, long pause.) "Thank you, Larry. Thank you very much!"

Jo Ann's step was now a little lighter, her self-confidence higher and once in a while she hummed. She didn't seem to have as many blue moods anymore. "I rather like Larry's new behavior," she thought.

That would be the end of the story except one day another most extraordinary event took place. This time it was Jo Ann who spoke.

"Larry," she said, "I want to thank you for going to work and providing for us all these years. I don't think I've ever told you how much I appreciate it."

Larry has never revealed the reason for his dramatic change of behavior no matter how hard Jo Ann has pushed for an answer, and so it will likely remain one of life's mysteries. But it's one I'm thankful to live with.

You see, I am Jo Ann.

Hi Everyone!

I thought I'd better post while I can still say "Good Morning!"  I have a little job I do on SeniorNet each day at 8 am Eastern time and today I was just going through my emails and doing odd jobs around the house and completely forgot.  That little job just got done!

How are you all?

Oops!  Not the phone is ringing!....

Etta Sue, my next appointment with the chiropractor/therapist is also on the 12th, I will be going every two weeks for quite awhile. Don't cancel you appointments, it took a long time for you to get in that shape and it doesn't go away over night or with only one visit to the therapist.

I too had to set up my computer differently. I put the instructions on here in case there were others who had to change their set up. Larry that is why I was so detailed in how I set it up.

Good morning all y'all!

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Lila Mae slept better last night.  She did get up to play a few times, but she was asleep by 10:00pm.  This time my hubby went in there.  Why is it that she listens to daddy more.  ::)   :)

Pat~I love that penguin site.  the highest I got was 522. something.  That is addicting.

I'm sure as you all know by now, Wednesday is my most bussiest day.  :-\  I will be in and out of here.

I am working on some Valentine Cards so I better get going if I am to have them done by the 14th.

I hope you all have a wonderful day.
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Soni

Ps~Karma my finger is doing much better. Sorry I kept forgetting to tell you.  

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Soni..Of course she listens to Daddy.  If she does he will be the one to come in next time and don't little girls love getting Daddy's attention?

Gosh, didn't I say earlier that the Lord is being so good to me.  I asked Him for Holy Communion again  today....It should be brought once a month...I have received it at home for two weeks running...and Yes.  Guess?  The phone rang.  It was Jane to say she would bring me the Sacraments again  today.
The Lord My God heard my prayers. He has visited me and fed me..... He is wonderful!

The Lord Thy God in the midst of thee is a Mighty One.  He will save.  He will joy over thee with singing.  He will rest in thy love." Zeph 3:17

As a homeschool mom I have subscribed to several newsletters.  This one is good for kids to go to for craft ideas, and for parents/g-parents as suggestions to keep little ones busy.  It is one of the sites that I allow free access to the girls.

http://www.childfun.com/modules.php?name=Newsletters

This is a beautiful sunny day and we are really in a heat wave.  The temp is +2*C, after the deep freeze this is nice.

The girls are into school work, Melaura has 5 subjects done, but the other 2 are distracted by Victor.  He is so funny making all the animal sounds to gert them to talk, the animals that is.

I have a trip to North Bay today and have to get going, so Bye for now,
Love Judy

Thanks Judy!  I will check it out later.  ;D

I am going to go do school with the youngens now.  

We had a blast yesterday trying to do algerbra.  The boys are great to work with.  We laughed because we all did one question and we all got 3 different answers and none of them were right.   ::) ;D  We will be reviewing what we learned yesterday and hopefully get it right.  

Have a good one, peeps.
soni

P.S.~ ((((hug)))) Jenny, the Lord is awesome and so are you!  :D  Have a good afternoon.

Oh Soni

He's still doing it...The vicar has just e mailed me...He and his wife are coming soon.. I missed them the other day.  I have felt so poorly for a couple of weeks dear one. You have been so encouraging.  I love you Soni.You have the "fruits" of the Spirit. That means more than all the speaking in tongues my dear little sister.

Jenny  :D

Good afternoon, "all"

Thanks for the response to my last question.
I will check out the website.

Please know that I did not intent to "make waves" with my question; I just really enjoyed the show and wanted feed back.

Janet, I don't remember Dr. D.Jerimah on tv in New Jersey ; only when I saw him Sunday in Penna.
I liked the way he presented his discussion.

I must run over to put my printer on and finish printing the rest of Jack's messages.

Pat, you are a dear to share them.

Boots, what a great idea --writing a book for your grandchildren.--wish I had the time and energy --but what would I say????

Going to the printer now, will check back later.

Love in Christ,

Joyce

I have heard from Cami this morning and she tells me there are some problems going on at their church and has asked for prayer for the Bible Baptist church of Champaigne Illinois. She thanks everyone for the birthday greetings. This church problem is taking up most of her time and she is unable to come to CP for ahwile. Please pray for her, Gary and the church.

Forgot to tell you , Pat.

WHen I went to Penna. last weekend; I gave my neighbor some of the postings that I printed from Jack.

He was delighted and it came at the "best" time.
He had just had to let his beloved companion, 12 year old doggie ,put  to sleep.  His condition worsened and the pain was unbearable.  He desparately misses his companion as my neighbor is house bound due to MD and in a wheelchair.

I promise him I will email him messages from Jack as he enjoyed them so much.

see you later

All my mornings will be free now as both of my clients prefer me to come later in the day. At least for now. Bea's son is with her for a little while and he likes to sleep in so 9 am is to early for me to show up. That gives me plenty of time at home to do the things I need to do here. Which makes it nice, I can now go to the Seniors meeting once a month on Thursday mornings and to WMs on  Mondays before and after work. It starts at 10 and lasts until 3-4 sometimes.

The sun is out today. Beautiful day. Mor rain expected by tomorrow. Flowers are blooming and my Babies breath is already going to seed. I had emails from friends in the desert yesterday, with photos of the snow the had overnight. A lot of it  too. What a surprise, it doesn't snow there very often, only 2 times in the 10 years I was there.

TTYL

Hello all!!!!

A cool, cloudy Wednesday.  I'm at work.  Should be working, hehehehe.

Soni, at least Lila Mae listens to someone.  My little guy has very selective hearing, and is stubborn.  Can't imagine where he gets it from  ::)  ;)

Jenny, God is good, isn't He?  <karmat waits for response from Janet>

happy birthday, cami.

Etta, I thought of you yesterday.  I went to see my sil at Asheville MRI.  Glad I wasn't the one being screened, although they do have the "open" machines, but they take a lot longer.

JudyB -- Today, I was driving to work on Interstate 40.  I was behind a trucker.  What made this driver stand out was that he was driving so courteously.  He never did speed (well, maybe once, going down a hill, but only by a bit), and he never swerved in and out of lanes like a lot of them do.  I was impressed.  Then, I remembered you posting something about John telling a trainee to watch his speed.  I know this guy wasn't John, because it is the wrong part of the country, and this guy was from the Gulf Coast, but I decided that he might be a husband, father, brother, and is definitely a son of someone.  So, I called the 800 number on the back of his truck, gave his trailor number, and told how well he was driving and how much he appreciated it.  

I know truck drivers get a bad rap.  And I am probably as guilty as the next person.  But through the gorge between TN and NC, they drive like they are crazy.  It is a winding road and the truck speed limit is like 45 and they are to remain in the right hand lane.  A huge percentage of them though, drive like 80 through there and disregard the law.  It is nerve wracking.  We have had two state troopers killed in the line of duty by truckers not paying attention.  So, all that to say that when I see a trucker doing a good job, I am going to call and brag on him.  Maybe one day it will be John!

Hi Karma, That is a wonderful thing to do, most of the calls they get are the ones complaining about the way a driver is driving. I have found most truckers to be polite and driving sensibly here. These are the logging trucks that go throught here every day.

TTYL

Hi Karmet, your post reminded me of an accident I saw yesterday.

Three cars involved --no one seriously hurt - older couple, middle aged lady and a young fellow.

I know that every one assumed the young fellow was at fault and I really do not know what happened--I came by later.

But what I wanted to say is that when I passed the young boy; his face was so upset and he was crying and he was alone.

My heart just broke; I wanted to stop and give him a great big "Grandma hug"--he looked like he needed it.

You see, I immediately thought of my grandson (17-1/2) who just got his driving license and well, my heart just broke and I am still full of tears when I think of him.

You KNOW he was in my prayers all day long and I still am thinking of him.

KNOW the good LORD above must have a reason for this and I will try to discern HIS wants.

Love in Christ,
Joyce

Joyce, isn't it nice to know that God knows, even when we don't?  We can pray, and he takes care of it.  Then, when we get to Heaven, we will know, too.  ;D

A BIG AMEN to that.

You said that you are at work; what do you do.??

I am working but , of course, you see what I am doing.

Get my "refreshments" from you fine folk.

Love in Christ,
Joyce

I work for our Community College in our Basic Skills department.  It is a learning lab center, so the kids work on their own, and I am there if they have questions, or anything.  

It has a nice computer lab.  I have my choice of 20 brand new flat screen dells.   :P

Boy , that greats--I thought you sounded like a teacher ...

I just re-found this site--maybe one of the fine folk here send this to me but I really enjoy it.

The site is --www.womenofsubstance.com/he_is.htm

Hope that is correct.

See you later,

Love in Christ,
Joyce

Thank yo all for your kind comments about truck drivers.  It is a hard job with dispatchers pushing and shippers holding up the boat, The drivers have to work at the job.  I have heard so many times "Well all they do is sit in their but all day!"  What these people fail to realize is that the work has life and death decisions being made every minute of the day.  Pat and Ruth will attest to this, rarely is recognition given if a job is well done but dare do something wrong and we hear about it.  That also falls in line with the Chicken Soup that Janet posted.  

In a conversation with our pastor we said that it was too bad but that John had to work Sundays.  Dennis's response was "Well I work Sundays, what is the difference, John's ministry was on the road living what he believes, and Dennis's ministry was in the pulpit.  God doesn't frown on John as he is doing what God has called him to do.  This was refreshing to us as a lot of people look down their noses on those who work Sundays.

Please continue to show these drivers you appreciate what they do, and pray for all of them.  Without them the stores would be empty.  It is a lonely job.


BTW  God is good All the time!
Going to town, so Cheerio for now.
JudyB

Hey Janet, we just listened to Hilton Sutton here at 7.pm very good word.!

http://www.fcf.org/TA01Sep2.html

http://www.fcf.org/men0aug4.html

Hi everyone.  Happy Birthday Cami.

I have had a busy day so far and this is the evening for choir practice.  We will go to the chruch early as Pat wants to make up the children's packets for next Sunday before her Bible study starts at 7:30.  This will give me the opportunity to attend the Vespers service at 6:45 before choir.

This morning I got up and went to the "Y" before coffee time.  Came home for a little while and then went to the Senior Center as was coaching a class on File Management at our SeniorNet Learning Center.  Actually I got to sit at the computer and just demonstrate what the instructor was speaking about to the class.  I have do the same thing for the next 2 Wednesday.  

Nards, you asked about the home network we put in over the weekend.  We have had a home network that functioned through the telephone lines for almost 3 years.  However, this was the second time the router had failed so I decided to put in the wireless network as I couldn't find the replacement router and that equipment had not been very reliable.  I like the wireless network very well as long as I get a good signal but did have problems with that on Monday evening and Tuesday morning.  It seems to be ok now.  

Jenny, nice to read about your blessing from God.  I fear this is an area that I am negligent about in praising God for the many blessings he sends my way each day.  I think it is often in the ordinary that we fail to recognize what blessings we have.

Guess I am tired as can't think of anything else to write at the moment.  I didn't take my afternoon rest period today as had things I wanted to do.  I did get a letter about the test results from my last Cholesterol test and the results were excellent in every category and now don't have to be retested for 6 months.  These are the best results I have ever had since I started being tested.  I know it relates to the high dosage of Zocor that I take each day but it seems to be doing the job.  Another blessing from God, Thank you God.

Quote from: JudyB on February 04, 2004, 02:27:39 PM
It is a hard job with dispatchers pushing and shippers holding up the boat,

BTW  God is good All the time!
Going to town, so Cheerio for now.
JudyB

I had a friend who was a trucker once.  He said that a lot of owners/employeeers expect the drivers to lie so that the log books are "legal."  >:(

Hi everyone!  When I first came in the door to the main page, I saw "Introduce yourself" and I had to laugh and I thought  - OK, I've been away so long I have to introduce myself!  HAHAHA.  Bad Janice!

No, really, I have so many duties, caretaker type, and so little time to devote online that I get so far behind here.  I just came directly here (without reading any posts) so I could post this story someone sent to me.  I had already copied and needed to paste before I lost it!  I had to go to Lubbock, TX Monday and get 2 MRIs done, for my shoulder and my spine.  Have not heard the report yet, but have hardly stayed home to get a call anyway.  WE spent all morning today over at the nursing home where Earl's sister resides.  She is really failing fast, and we have to take care of her business now.  I do rather, it is all Greek to Earl.  I have been trying to gather all the 1099's and so forth to send to her accountant, and go through her mail which is here there and everywhere.  I found 2 checks a month old, and got them deposited.  They were sizable too, makes me realize how diligent I have to be in taking care of things.  Y'all pray for my concentration and abilities to do this.

Here is the story I wanted to share.  It makes you think about things in a new light.....

The King & His Four Wives


   Read This Carefully, very powerful thoughts.

   Once upon a time there was a rich King who had
   four wives. He loved the 4th wife the most and
   adorned her with rich robes and treated her to
   the finest of delicacies. He gave her nothing but
   the best.


   He also loved the 3rd wife very much and was
   always showing her off to neighboring kingdoms.
   However, he feared that one day she would leave
   him for another. He also loved his 2nd wife. She
   was his confidant and was always kind,
   considerate and patient with him. Whenever the
   King faced a problem, he could confide in her,
   and she would help him get through the difficult
   times.

   The King's 1st wife was a very loyal partner and
   had made great contributions in maintaining his
   wealth and kingdom. However, he did not love the
   first wife. Although she loved him deeply, he
   hardly took notice of her!


   One day, the King fell ill and he knew his time
   was short. He thought of his luxurious life and
   wondered, "I ! now have four wives with me, but
   when I die, I'll be all alone."Thus, he asked the
   4th wife, "I have loved you the most, endowed you
   with the finest clothing and showered great care
   over you. Now that I'm dying, will you follow me
   and keep me company?"

   "No way!", replied the 4th wife, and she walked
   away without another word.


   Her answer cut like a sharp knife right into his
   heart. The sad King then asked the 3rd wife, "I
   have loved you all my life. Now that I'm dying,
   will you follow me and keep me company?"

   "No!", replied the 3rd wife. "Life is too good!
   When you die, I'm going to remarry!" His heart
   sank and turned cold.


   He then asked the 2nd wife, "I have always
   turned to you for help and you've always been
   there for me. When I die, will you follow me and
   keep me company?"

   "I'm sorry, I can't help you out this time!",
   replied the 2nd wife. "At the very most, I can
   only send you to your grave." Her answer came
   like a bolt of lightning, and the King was
   devastated.


   Then a voice called out: "I'll leave with you
   and follow you no matter where you go." The King
   looked up, and there was his first wife. She was
   so skinny as she suffered from malnutrition and
   neglect.

   Greatly grieved, the King said, "I should have
   taken much better care of you when I had the
   chance!"

   In truth, we all have 4 wives in our lives:

   Our 4th wife is our body. No matter how much time and
   effort we lavish in making it look good, it will
   leave us when we die.

   Our 3rd wife is our possessions, status and wealth. When we die, it will
all go to others.

   Our 2nd wife is our family and friends. No matter how much they have
been there for us, the furthest they can stay by us is
   up to the grave.

   And our 1st wife is our Soul. Often neglected in
   pursuit of wealth, power and pleasures of the
   world. However, our Soul is the only thing that
   will follow us wherever we go.


   Cultivate, strengthen and cherish it now, for it
   is the only part of us that will follow us to the
   throne of God and continue with us throughout
   Eternity.

   When the world pushes you to your  knees.....
   You're in the perfect position to pray.

9.15 p.m. England.

Janice Thank you. This is such a good one.  I will think about it tonight., Guess I had better make good friends with my Soul.  It's been on the journey with me for a long time. Sometimes we take our nearest and dearest for granted...

Goodnight Everyone.
I am going off for a read now and a cup of tea.
Soon be bedtime for me.

Thanks so much for dropping in here today, Janice.

Please do read the posts in the "Introduce Yourself" area as they are so nice.  Leave one of your own thee.  We're hoping that this will encourage new folks who register to start posting.

Karma..........ALL THE TIME!

Janice--so good to see you here today, and God bless and help you as you deal with Earl's sister's affairs.  I'm sure you will do a good job.  That was an excellent story, and thank you for sharing it.  Do put in an introduction at the top when you have time to do it.

Chris--thanks for the two articles by Hilton Sutton.  I enjoyed reading them.

I have my palette cleaned up and made up for the class, sorted out all my paints by colors and put each color family in a separate plastic bag so I won't have to search to find the colors I need.  Now the UPS man has brought my frame order so I need to get busy on that!

It is bitterly cold here, but we got NO SNOW.  :'(

Hi, Pat!  :-*

Janice how nice to see you today and you too Joyce.
Janice I pray that all will go well with your MRI's and that Earl will continue to improve as much as possible. I hope you will be able to keep all your SIL's affairs in order for her. I know that is a tough job looking after someone else's affairs.

Pat are you still up to you ears in snow? I really was pleased with the shots of your yard and the bird houses piled high with show.

Jenny I hope you are feeling better, How is Helen doing?

Larry how many laps are you doing now? How is Pat? Still making those beautiful quilts?

Janet, You sure do keep busy with all that you do. Scuba diving, painting class etc. How is Beth?

JudyB I am still expecting that story from you in my email sometime soon, when you have the spare time.

As for me today, It is not all pain free. I will survive though nothing can keep me down for long. I am a survivor!!

Hi Everyone...

Nice to see you all here.  Janet, great that you're able to get in here when the class is over.  Hope you're taking lots of photos of your work.


Marilyn, yes, we still have lots of snow.  Hope it starts to melt soon.


Jenny, enjoy that tea.  I think I'll have a cup as well.


Hello Ria!  Hope you're keeping well.

Hello everyone

I have enjoyed reading all the post the past few days and am surely blessed by the writings of Jack.  Thanks Pat for all your efforts.

Thanks to Pat, Sonja, and Etta Sue and Joyce for your comments on my effort to write a book for my Grandchildren.

Joyce you wondered what you would write?  It is not so difficult when you are writing your memories.

In the preface I have explained the reasons for writing the book.

I titled the book.  "My Life Remembered."

I started out the first chapter describing my early years of growing up in a coal mine community living with 50 other families in  company owned housing.  

I told them about our neighbors next door, who were Hungarian. I told them that I spoke more Hungarian that I did English for the first few years of my life.  ;D

I just continued relating all my early child hood memories.

I  have since written about the years that followed those first few years.  I am still writing and re writing much of it.

Have a good evening.

Pat, Thanks for posting that song.  As I was getting out of my car at work today, I started singing and thought to myself, "I need to ask Pat to "play" that one."  

Wow, God is cool.

Pat, my class doesn't start until Monday.  I'm just getting ready!

Boots, I would love to read your book.  I always wished my Dad would record his memories of his life.  He was born in 1900 and saw so many changes in the world during his 89 years on earth.  Keep plugging away on your story!  I have written all we had taped of my foster brother's story; now we need to get together and get him talking more! :)

Marilyn, I am not good at doing nothing.........however, it sure does take me longer to do what I do than it used to take! ;)

I just called my friend in Dodge City and she said they are getting a lot of snow.  I'm so sorry we missed all of it, it went to the East of us.

About Beth, she isn't doing so well, I will go update her saga in the Prayer thread.  Thanks for asking, Marilyn.

Thank you Pat for that lovely song "I'd rather have Jesus".   I remember it being sung by George Beverly Shea.  

Last night I went to EE and my new team and I led someone to Christ.   This was a divine appointment.  We had not planned on going into a building.  The first person we talked to on the 11th floor invited us in and after an hour PRAYED TO RECEIVE CHRIST.   My one trainee was wiping her eyes because she was so happy and the other new trainee was very excited.

Please pray for Li that he will grow in the Lord.  God is good!

Love Ruthie

RUTHIE: I cannot  think of a better way to end a day than being the vessal that has been a part of ushering someone into the kingdom.

The joy that comes from seeing God use you is really fulfilling to ones' self.....I know that some things are to be rewarded in heaven AND somethings are to be rewarded here on Earth.

I think this joy is an earthly reward...but still..... you have laid up a treasure in heaven.  That treasure is that soul that is destined to spend eternity with God.

Thank you Eddie....This is a new semester and I have 2 new trainees.  So every week the gospel has to be presented for their sake as well as the person in the home because they are learning.   It is called "on the job training."  I  also teach Level 2 before we go out.  As you can imagine it takes a lot of energy.  This is why I ask people to pray for me and my team.  But we have a Wonderful Saviour who not only calls us but equips us to serve Him.

God Bless


Ruthie

I am just stopping in for a few moments before I leave for Bible study. I just want to thank those of you whoare praying for Paul and for Kitty. If you haven't read the request please got here and add your prayers to ours. They are much needed.

QuoteI had a friend who was a trucker once.  He said that a lot of owners/employeeers expect the drivers to lie so that the log books are "legal."  

Karma Unfortunately there are companies like that, and even more unfortunately there are drivers who comply with the pressure.  John is a strong advocate for legal log's and won't tolerate any falsifying when he trains.  His attitude is that if the truck drivers would stick together and all log the way they drive then the industry would have to change.  

Marilyn tonight OK?

Iam really tired tonight. If I go to bed now I won't sleep so I will be up for a bit.  This young lad really wears me down.  LOL forgot how energetic boys ar 6 can be.  He sits in the back of the van and "drives" pushing on the seat in front with his feet , you see the peddals are there,   he proceeds to make all the sounds of the traffic.  Pretty accurate sounds too.  Shocks me and I look around for the police though with the emergency vehicle sounds.

Well I have some letters to write, i'll be back.
JudyB

Pat I have been singing that hymn all week!  thanks.  Now when I try to listen to any music here all i get is a strobe light effect with the music,  That is the only way to explain it.  At least I know most of the hymns you post so I can at least sing for my own enjoyment.

Marilyn check your mail.

Have a good night all
Love Judy

I don't know what you mean, Judy.  Do you mean that when you click on my links you get a light?

Hi everyone (I know you each have a name, but I'd have to go back to the beginning and read everything again to know who's posted!).  Sorry to be absent all day, but we've got a number of things to get done before we take our trip Saturday down to Davis, CA.  Besides - had to go to the dentist today.  Praise the Lord, though, they didn't find anything new to deal with!

Glad to see you pop in, Al.  Glad they didn't find anything wrong with the teeth!  I go to London tomorrow to get my lower bridge put in.


Well, it's time to lock this door and start a new topic.

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