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Morning Devotional...


Because thou servedst not the Lord thy God with joyfulness, and with gladness of heart. . . He shall put a yoke of iron upon thy neck, until He have destroyed thee.
Deuteronomy 28:47-48


Moses was reminding the children of Israel that their behavior would either bring God's blessing or judgment.

At the forefront of the warnings was the exhortation three times to listen to the voice of the Lord and to do His commandments. Yet doing His commands was not enough--to avoid judgment one must serve the Lord with joyfulness and gladness of heart.

The Lord wants more than mere submission; He wants our willing and happy service.

Only then are we truly submitted to Him!
--Warren Henderson





 

Pat..........

You need a system that will save, or pass forward posts that are made at the time you close.  You closed early (I know why) and boy did I lose a post.

Mary Shackelford is holding her own.  She's not in pain at this time, and as I hear more I'll post it.  Thanks for asking.

Sorry about that Lee.  There's more expensive software for forums that probably has this feature but the price was right for me for this (FREE!) so guess we just have to grin and bare it.  I try to look to see who's online just when I'm about to lock the door but tonight I was in a hurry.

Again, I'm sorry!   :'( :'( :'(


Thanks for the news of Mary.  I've been remembering her in prayer and I'm so glad that she's not in pain.

GOOD MORNING YOU ALL  11.23AM in Holland

PAT thank you for the devotional this morning and the nice hymn.
I have also read from Mario Bruno very good
thank you that you have put that on CP.

SONJA thank you for the nice hymn
yesterday TRUST AND OBEY.

I am feeling me not so good today i think a little bit flu.

Psalm 145:13
The Lord is faithful to all his promises
and loving toward all he has made.


    ANOTHER RISE

          Our Loving Lord.....
What strength it gives, what peace it lends,
to know that whatever this day may hold,
           Your promises stand,
    unchanging and unfailing...
   and however this day may end,
 Your love will greet another sunrise.

I wish you all a Blessed Day
Bye love Ria

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     DONNA TO CP


          RIA

Quote from: Pat Scott on January 21, 2004, 12:08:39 AM
Sorry about that Lee.  There's more expensive software for forums that probably has this feature but the price was right for me for this (FREE!) so guess we just have to grin and bare it.  I try to look to see who's online just when I'm about to lock the door but tonight I was in a hurry.

Again, I'm sorry!   :'( :'( :'(

One way to do it might be to start the new thread, then wait until the next morning to lock the old one.  Just an ideeee.

Hello, all of you!

Good morning!  A nice dry day forcast for us here.  I'm driving my daughter to her eye appointment, so that's perfect driving weather.  We're taking my grandaughter and one of her friends and staying overnight in Portland.  The last time we were there, Kim found a yummy Teriaki noodle place so looks like carbs tonight. :) I know that's not how you spell it, but I don't have my dictionary handy. :)  This should be a nice peaceful trip........2 teenager girls..haha   It'll be fun.

I just wanted to come and say hello.  It was so neat seeing Meika's nice long post, and also I was able to be with her and Jane on Yahoo for a little while the other night,  so got to enjoy her sweet humor too.  She is so funny!  :P ;D

Today we are nearer to the Lord's coming than we were yesterday.  Today, if you hear His voice, dont' harden your heart or hastily promise a later meeting, but stop and listen.  Really listen, with your whole heart.   That's what He is telling me lately.   If I am His, and I am, if I love Jesus more than anyone or anything.....do I?.....then His needs must always be the most important thing to me.   I believe that sometimes the Lord comes to us, wanting us to be in agreement with Him about something....wanting us to be with Him, to listen to Him, and intercede with Him.  This is such a mind boggling thought to me.....that God, The Holy Spirit, would come as a Friend looking for a friend.    For me....He is saying LISTEN.  And I have to reply, "Lord, you know me..you know my heart.  Please, stop me!  Teach me to hear You in the small things.  Teach me to listen when you whisper.  Master, quieten my heart so that I can hear you when you whisper my name. "

 Have a blessed day in the Lord's Kingdom.

   
 

Good Morning, Thank you Pat for the devotional. I hope you are felling better today, have a good and safe trip with Judy.

I don't know what I am going to do today, sew some more on my duvet, answer email, go to the Bank and then ?????

so I will talk to y-all later.

Hi everyone.  I extend a hearty welcome to WAD,  Donna and Megan.  I look forward to reading your posts as you join with us on CP.

Pat, thanks for the devotional thoughts this morning and posting the hymn "Give of Your Best to the Master".  It has been a long time since I have heard that hymn but remember singing and playing it in the church where I grew up.

Yesterday my daughter had a flat tire just a little ways from the house and called me, of course.  She was on her way to school and had a couple of tests so I let her have my car to get to class.  Later I called our Goodyear store and one of the mechanics offered to go with me and change the tire, which he did.  While he was changing the tire in our discussion he mentioned the Lord's return that could be today.  We had a very nice conversation on the subject and Nita was interested in your comments as well.  

However, it turned out to be an expensive day yesterday as had to put on two new tires on her car and have the oil changed.  Will have to take it back on Friday to have them find out why a service soon light is coming on as must get it inspected and can't do it with the code showing something wrong.  So more expense.  The perils of trying to keep up three cars gets very expensive.

We are leaving in about 15 minutes to go to visit our former neighbors.  This is her 84th birthday and we are going out to eat and we are taking a special birthday cake and some flowers to her.  We will then play some bridge in the afternoon.  These have been our wonderful friends for the last almost 25 years and it is sad to see their health fail but they are still in solid mind and a joy to be around.  Tonight have choir practice so it will be a full day.  I got up early and was at the "Y" at 7 am to walk my two miles and then had coffee with my retired friends at the cafe.  

Ria, sorry to see you are not feeling well and sure hope it isn't the flu.  Get lots of rest.

Nita, hope you have a wonderful trip with your daughter and granddaughter and her friend.  Sounds like a nice change of pace.

Ruthie, Judy and Pat I hope you have a wonderful worshipful day hearing Dr. Charles Stanley.  His home church is here in Atlanta and his son also has a large contemporary church in north Atlanta.  Charles Stanley is often on television here.

Marilyn, my wife and daughter often see a chiropractor and find relief from their pain.  However, it is sound advice to be sure that they know the condition of your bones before adjusting and I think most of them insist on x-rays before starting any treatments.

My fifteen minutes is up so better stop for now.  

Hello everyone. How are you all doing?

Thank you pat fo the devotional.

Wellcome to CP DONNA


I think I might go cook something now Mmmmmmmmm

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That was a wonderful devotion pat, thank you.

Hey guys I just beat my time on the 50 yard freestyle in Cheyenne by 1 second wich is 28.  

Great Job Troy, Sorry I forgot to congratulate you before today.  

Hey Zac!  Why don't you go upstairs and cook your mom something. mmmm...eggs and toast sound pretty good right now.

Way to go, Troy!  I am so proud of you.  You rock, son!

I am a bit under the weather today.  I got the cough lila mae and Chandraya had.  It isn't as bad as theirs, thank goodness.

Not much going on today, just the usual.  We are going to start algrebra today.  I finally found a good book. Well, my mom gave me her college book.  I read some of it and it seems to be easy enough for all of us.  ;D

I am going to go eat now.

Have a good day!
Soni

Hi to all,

Sorry for your pain , Marilyn, do take care; I see so many well informed postings on what to do.

Take care,

Hey, Lee, glad to see you here.  Hope you and Viv are doing well; especially after your Hawaiian "trip".

Sorry, that you are not feeling well, Sonja, looks like you will get better when you get a very, nice , breakfast cooked by someone other than yourself!!!

Papa John, your postings are touching home--feel so refreshed in my soul whenever you post.

Nita, dear, you did it again --really reached me with your posting.

I, too, have promised to listen more closely to the LORD and  put aside the thoughts to hurry up with work and go to the LORD' s words later.

So much better when I respond to HIM immediately.

Going over to prayer forum to check on the needs of so many.

Anxiously waiting for Judy and Pat to let us know how thier experience was with Charles Stanley.

Know they were feeling good after seeing him and if he had a chance to spread the LORD's work, they will benefit ever more.

Will check back later.

Love in CHrist,
Joyce

If a  Godly Pastor makes us feel uncomfortable,
by his preaching against sin, then we should bless him for it, because it is true, never hold back any tithe or gift just because you disagree with a Man of God.
God will hold back from blessing you in this, for an unforgiving spirit stays His Hand. :D





Subj: Insight for Leaders  
Date: 1/21/04 5:01:51 AM GMT Standard Time
From: lmi@flash.net
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January 21    

Personal Life: Dependence on God

Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever
state I am, to be content. I know how to be abased, and I know how
to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be
full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.  
--Philippians 4:11-12

We can learn important lessons by considering God's disciplines in
dealing with Elijah. As Elijah fled to the wilderness following his
first confrontation with King Ahab, God said to him, "Elijah, go to
the brook Cherith, and I will feed you there." God sent big, black
buzzards--ravens, scavenger birds--each morning and evening with
Elijah's meals. What humiliation! All his life Elijah had been
self-sufficient. Now he waited on scavenger birds to deliver him
his daily bread....

Elijah was like so many faithful preachers of the Word who are too
true and too uncompromising for their congregations.

"We don't have to take that," the people protest. And they stop
contributing to the church. More than one pastor knows the meaning
of economic strangulation. Preach the truth, and the brook dries
up! But the Lord knows how to deal with each of us in our
humiliations. He takes us from truth to truth.  Men Who Met God,
96.

"Lord, I commit myself anew today to never compromise the truth,
even if it costs me my job. Amen."

Well, I guess you are all wondering how our visit went to Burlington today, to see Dr. Charles Stanley.

Unfortunately for us........ it was a TAPED segment...so, we got a good laugh out of that. Disappointing of course, as I had really looked forward to meeting him.  As soon as we walked into the Television building , I knew....there just wasn't the crowd there, that would have been there, had Dr. Stanley been the special guest.

I still enjoyed the program,...next time a special guest is booked, I'll check to be sure its not taped.

Oh Judy how disappointing for you and Pat. I would love to see John Hagee, i would drive a long distance to see him. San Francisco is 275 miles away and I would go there if necessary.

Hi Everyone!

Here's how we saw Charles Stanley!


;D ;D  As Judy said, his segments were pre-taped but we enjoyed watching the "live" parts.  I'm glad we went.

I came home, had a further short visit with Eunice (my son's mother-in-law) and then went to lie down to see if I could get rid of a tooth ache and now I'm glad to say it's gone!

Hey, I am just now getting in here.  I have Norton installed and even Spam and Ad stopper.  When you order online, you get all kinds of rotten emails.  I got all my email addresses in my Address book.  Boy, what a job!  And I forgot to save my Fonts on the old computer.  I had a lot of neat fonts that were used with my PSP lessons.  Don't know how I can retrieve them.  

Well, I am not going to stay on here much longer.  Need to rest up for my injection tomorrow.  I have had two short nights of rest in a row.  I can feel it, too!

Welcome to all the newcomers on CP.  I even lost my 'brains'...my notepad with all kinds of URLS!

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"Faith doesn't panic."

Sorry you didn't retrieve your fonts, Etta Sue!  Maybe Larry will have some ideas for you.  I have hundreds of fonts so if I can help you, let me know and I'll send some to you.

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Quote from: Chris & Margit Saunders on January 21, 2004, 02:55:35 PM
If a  Godly Pastor makes us feel uncomfortable, by his preaching against sin, then we should bless him for it, because it is true, never hold back any tithe or gift just because you disagree with a Man of God.

God will hold back from blessing you in this, for an unforgiving spirit stays His Hand. :D

Chris, that is so true.  I believe that.  

Etta Sue, I hope your injection helps you.  As I said they didn't help me at all.

This morning we went to the doctor's for our yearly physical.  My doctor said it looks like I'm in good condition.  We will find out in a few days how the blood tests turn out.

I like this passage in Colossians.  It gives us some things to think about which are practical and helpful as we serve the Lord each day.

Col 3:12-15
12   Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
13   Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
14   And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.
15   Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.
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It is good to see each one today.  Welcome to the new comers.  We are going to our mid week services tonight.  We have a guest speaker tonight so we will be meeting in the auditorium.

--- Papa John    ;D          <:))))><<

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Last night I went to a meeting of a newly reactivated American Legion Auxiliary.  The ladies who have joined are all new to the Auxiliary and need a lot of help and information, so when I heard about them I contacted some of the state officers I've known for several years and we were able to induct the members and install the officers and get them started on the right track.  A very satisfying evening - plus I got to see three dear friends again and have a really great gabfest down memory lane.

Gene's doctor was not at all pleased to hear about what  had happened and I don't doubt that some heads will roll in that office.  But the Lord did help me be understanding, although my flesh would have loved to rant and rave about it.   ;D  Anyway, we now have another appointment for next week and I'm sure this time Gene will get full attention.  

Pat....thank you for the devotional and that wonderful music, both my favourites.

Sorry you and Judy and Eunice didn't get to see Charles Stanley in person.   Oh well nice to get out.  Maybe next time.

Will post again later.


God Bless

Ruthie :D

i was going to post a message early but somehow got kicked off line.  2nd time in 2 days. hmmm...

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Ria...sorry you're not feeling well.   I was the same way last week.   I drank ginger tea and lemon tea and peppermint tea.     Seemed to help.

Marilyn..are you making a duvet?   I used to sew, but not much any more.    You're very talented.

Larry....yes the one chiropractor that I go to has taken xrays.    I was going to 2 different chiropractors.   One was wonderful for my neck and the other was great for the hips and legs.  The only problem is my OHIP has run out, so I'm paying the full fee.

Sonji.... I take Barley Life.  It is the powder of green barley leaves, also Proancynol, an antioxidant, and Bear Paw Garlic.   These products are from AIM Int.  from the States.   The Barley Green Powder is grown in Alberta, Canada.   I really believe in them.   They help with colds and flu and other sicknesses.  If you or anyone would like the phone number just ask me.

Chris....I agree with you.   So many people leave a church because they don't like what they hear.    No church is perfect and people need to stand behind and pray for their pastor.

Hi Judy M.....I guess you enjoyed the trip and going into Huntley Street.   Sorry about not seeing Charles Stanley.

Papa John....Thank you for those great verses.   Col 3: 12-15.   Great for the Christian to live by.

God Bless

Ruthie

Hello Everyone
I must apologize for not showing up here for a while.  I will just briefly bring you up to speed on the happenings in my life. :-[ :-[

I spent two weeks over Christmas visiting with my son and his family in York, England.  We had a great time and a wonderful Christmas dinner, (English style).   :) :)

On Christmas morning several neighbors of my son's family came in for "bacon buddies" and a mixture of orange juice and champagne.  We all had a nice visit and then around 11 AM they all went home to finish the cooking of their Christmas dinners. ;) ;)

Our dinner was ready at 3 PM and after watching the Queen speak on TV we sat down at the table and pulled the "crackers" put on the crazy hats and enjoyed the meal.  
We had the Christmas pudding and the Christmas cake both very dark in color.
My Canadian and English friends here on this site know what I am talking about.  The crackers, silly hats, bacon buddies, champagne drink, pudding and cake were all different to me.

I have been very busy since returning home.  I also felt I needed to get back into a disciplined Bible Study and so I am involved in (BSF) Bible Study International.

Once again I want to say hello to everyone and sorry I have neglected the site recently. :( :(

Here is a thought for today.  "When we return to the Lord, He will make up for lost time and lost blessings."  
Now that is worth an Amen.  :)

HI BOOTS!!!

You should have got in touch with our Chris and Margit before you went.  You could have had a nice cup of tea with them.  They weren't very far from you!  That's too bad.  That could have been the beginning of a CP BASH!!   ;D

Well Pat if a mini "bash" consists of oneor two of our people getting together I guess you could say that Jane and Nita are "bashing" and Al, Margit and I are "bashing" ;D ;D ;D hahahahahahahaha

HAHAHA!  Yep!  Well, I sort of thought too of Ken up in Yorkshire just not too far from where Boots was too and Alan (Backpacker).   They could have all got together.

Boy!  Wouldn't that have been just wonderful?

(I hope you mean Marbeth!)

Hi Boots....So good to see you posting again.   We have missed you.

I have been to England once in my life many years ago.   I enjoyed it very much.   I just love the quaintness of some parts of the British Isles.   I remember I was in a 150 year old thatched roof cottage.   So interesting.  

I'm from Canada.   Have you ever been over here?   You would love it here too.  

Hope you keep on posting.    God Bless


Ruthie

Thanks Pat for the note back.  I am not sure just what the bashing would have been like.  Perhaps some nice fish and chips would have been disposed of. ;D ;D

I did enjoy the pano in York of "Mother Goose".
In fact they had gotten word we were from the States and had celebrated 50 years of marriage recently, and we were presented with the "golden wheel" at the end of the show.

Ruthie thanks for your welcome back.  I have never been to Canada, I am hoping to make the trip one day.  In the summer time.  ;D

I have now finished reading all the posts since the 16th when my computer had to be shut down.  Thanks for the devotionals Pat and enjoyed all the many posts.  Great to visit with Mieka again!  What a cheery gal...

Have had the most terrible things happening since the move.  Like Satan has an all out attack against all of us, trying Stress as a means to undo good.  Not working as I keep on staying calm and trying to remember what a Christian is supposed to do under these circumstances.  Think about the words of Papa John and so many and it calms my spirit.

Spent over $300.00 to have Staples Techs. set up my computer on networking and they nearly destroyed the whole works.  Ralph and Amanda will still need Del to come in and undo the harm.  I had Shaw Cable come and remove the networking and put me on Lite-Speed Cable like in Chemainus.  Staples did everything possible to avoid coming back a second time and only came to get Ralph & Amanda's computer working when my daughter used another cell phone so they couldn' t tell who was calling.  What an inept and dishonest group in that particular branch.  Words fail to describe them....good thing too!

My Insurance Co. of 20 yrs. used the wrong address on my new policy.  The Pharmacare people had the wrong birthdate on my file.  Telus tried to bill me twice for the service they were supposed to do on the first visit and it took endless phone calls to get that in order.  The things go on and on....guess you get the drift by now.  Not only things happening to me....also to Wendy and Ralph.  

So what have we done about all this.  Circled the wagons and I have prayed harder.  Reading 'The Purpose Driven Life' and remembering that God is in control and there is a reason for everything.  So there!

Love my new home and it is so nice to have Wendy and Amanda dropping in to say Hi and spend time.  I saw my new doctor yesterday and like her very much.  It is the clinic I went to for years until my doctor sold his practise.  Think it will be nice to have Lady Dr. now at this stage in life.  Easier to talk with....

Enough for now.  All is right with the world and God is in control.

Great going Troy and Zack.  Glad you are all home safe.

God Bless and pleasant dreams.  Liz.

I have been for a visit to the Photo site and for the very first time can view Janet's paintings and pictures.  So Shaw fixed whatever was the problem when they set the computer today.  

Something good did come from all the trouble.  What a marvelous talent Janet has.  I am going to go back and see all of her work.....

Hello all!  Travis had his two year check up today.  He is very healthy, and everything looks good.  Got some sad news, though.  Travis has had a wonderful pediatrician for two years.  He's leaving the practice this summer.  The cool thing is this -- he's leaving the medical profession to be a church planter/missionary in Dublin, Ireland.  I thought that was kinda cool.

Now, to find another ped. that was as good.

Nard and I are going to pop in a DVD adn watch.

check youns later!

Ohhhhh, I'd love to be going with this dr. to Ireland.  Oh, how I'd love to be helping with that!  Thanks for telling us, Karma.  I'd really love to hear from him after he goes over there.  Maybe you can get his email, etc.?

Sorry Liz that you have had so much trouble.  For sure it is spiritual warfare.   It seems sometimes that "if it doesn't rain, it pours"    Well, it is good you are reading the Purpose Drien Live"  and you know you can trust God all throught it.

God Bless


Ruthie

QuoteWe are going to start algrebra today.  I finally found a good book. Well, my mom gave me her college book.  I read some of it and it seems to be easy enough for all of us.

hehehe, just can't resist.... x + y + z * c = gobbledygook! ::)
Beginning Algebra I don't mind.....it's when the course started to get into calculus that I minded, and gave up on....twice!  Have fun!  Math is concurrable...I just chose not to!   ;D

A warm HELLO goes out to all the newcomers.

and now.....time for bed
Night everyone

Good night to you all.  It sure was nice to hear from Liz and Boots!  

Now it's time to lock the door.

Here's a link to the new topic...

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