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I posted this in last night's topic:

Back in February when we had a problem with our forum, we formed an email list at Yahoo that is still active.

I used it today but there are only 19 people still registered on there.

I was thinking that it's a great way to let people know of any problems if you all subscribed to this list.

Here's the email to subscribe:  

christianphotography-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

The website is at:  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/christianphotography

So, if you'd like to do this, I think it would be a great idea.  We'd only use this list if there are problems or if we need to let you all know something very quickly.[/list]

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Morning Devotional...


In every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.                                                Philippians 4:6
And this I pray....                       Philippians 1:9

W. H. Griffith Thomas once wrote: "If only we could hear a man's private prayers, we could obtain an infallible guide to his spiritual life."

Actually, we have such a guide in the Apostle Paul's recorded prayers (Eph. 3:14-21; Phil. 1:9-11).

Have you noted in his prayers that his requests relate to the spiritual needs and not to the physical needs of God's people?

We can pray about anything from a lost button to the healing of a malady.

However, would we not do well to pray more about spiritual needs than we do?
                                                                        --W. Ross Rainey

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Yup ... Here's Jane ... later!  

It's just now coming up on 9 p.m. here on the west coast ... but I know that's "later" for a lot of y'all...

I'd like to add my welcome home for Marilyn... I'm so glad you've made it to your new home and that you are getting settled (well at least the most important thing...computer/phone hook-up!).  Take care, and enjoy your dinner "next door" ... I'll see y'all tomorrow.  Or ... maybe sooner, who knows?

PAT~I'm still on that list, and I appreciate your heads-up on the problems here.  I had aleady noticed them, and posted to Janet about them in one of the other forums.  I don't worry about things like this ... Just trust that the ones that "know" will have everything running smoothly as soon as they can.

No pressure!

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Thanks Guys

Heather I am drowning in Purple puddles!  The pictures are just great.

Please everyone check out 'Have You Prayed About It" for an update on Melaura.

Jenny.  England. 10 a.m. Tuesday.

Yes...Happy Birthday from me Judy!

It's another glorious day here in England....Unusual weather for these times, though I have memories of long hot summers during the 40s and 50s.....(what have we done to the ozone layer?).

I wasn't too well yesterday but praise God I'm up and running again this morning....

I am re-reading Nicky Cruz's "The Magnificent Three" thinking of Jo., Also I have by my side a tiny old book "Bees in Amber" by John Oxenham, a dated author but I have all his novels, my son has collected them for me from second hand shops over the years. Also his poetry books.

"To every man there openeth A Way, and Ways and A Way.
And the High Soul climbs the High Way,
And the Low Soul gropes the Low,
And in between, on the misty flats,
The rest drift to and fro.
But to every man there openeth
A High Way and A Low,
And every man decideth the Way his soul shall go."  John Oxenham. 1913.

Have a glorious day everyone...I send my love.... Jenny.

            HAPPY BIRTHDAY FROM ONE JUDY......

                   TO ANOTHER!!!

Heather, what sweet photos of you, Jon and children!  They sure came across ever so clear.

How are you doing with CAS???...things are going better I hope.

Jenny:  You write such lovely posts!  My goodness, I didn't think England got such hot weather.

My friend, Ivy just went to London on Sunday, and I KNOW she packed mostly warm clothes.  Everyone told her; 'oh they get such a lot of rain..., and its always so cool!.  She is in for a shock eh?

Lots planned for today., we each have 2, yes 2 doctor appointments, so I'd better "get crackin')...haha.  Have you heard that expression before....."get crackin'"...LOL

...Judy M.


             

Good Morning All!!
Sorry I haven't participated earlier, but it's taken a couple of days to revamp my morning schedule to include a "breakfast visit"  before work.

I want to thank you all again for the many prayers and words of encouragment.  Already I can feel His Spirit rising within me and I am strengthened.

Quick praise report: I received a letter from the State of California regarding a tax issue from 12 years ago when my youngest son's father forged my name to our tax returns and got us caught up in an audit. I had originally been billed $3900 for back taxes owed, but filed an innocent spouse report explaining my side of the story.  The new bill tells me that they have waived all but $394!  
God has been so faithful to continually remind me that He is waiting patiently in the wings for me to get my head on straight!

Again, I thank Him for blessing me with this site and the wonderful saints I am meeting here.
I will try to visit you all before work. I get so uplifted by the wonderful devotionals I read here. It's a wonderful way to start my day!
Forgive me in advance if I don't address each individual person by name, as time may not allow, but know that I am listening as God speaks through you to my heart.

Now on to other things:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JUDY!!
How blessed you are with such a beautiful family! Hope you have a day fit for the princess you are!
(well, you are a daughter of the King, are you not??)

To everyone else who visits here today- many blessings be to you and yours in the Name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
I leave you with this short poem:

YOU TOUCH A LIFE
A single thread in a mighty weave
You touch a life and then
You leave it here
different somehow
knowing You now
for all eternity.

A broken heart You delight to mend
You somehow make it new again
and leave it here
to open up
and  love someone
on Your behalf.

A treasured child You graciously send
You grow Him up like You and then
You leave Him here
to die for us
Your precious gift
Eternal Love.

Have a Blessed Day!!



Edited by Pat to fix the two special posts, Jo...

OOOPS! Guess I didn't do something correctly! The banners didn't work for me... Please explain how to get those wonderful big letters moving across the screen!

Thanks and God Bless!

Hi everyone.  Am here early and see that several have already been here and posted, which is wonderful.  

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Jenny, sorry to read you weren't feeling well yesterday but glad to see that today is better.  Sometimes a day can make a big difference.

Karmat, it sounds like you are enjoying Bible School and I am sure the kids are enjoying the music.

Jo, nice to see you posting here this morning and will look forward to your daily postings before work.  This is a good way to start off our day with the devotiional reading and encouragement from each other.

I had a very good day yesterday.  When I woke up yesterday morning I wasn't tired as I have been most days.  I drove by myself to my treatment and also did a couple of errands.  I know this doesn't sound like much but to do this without becoming exhausted is exciting.  I think I am seeing the benefits of my EECP treatments.

Judy, you and Norm will be exhausted at the end of this day with all those doctor appointments.  Hope all goes well.

Heather, very nice cards you made for you mother.  How is your job going?

Hi Jane.  I remember when you were traveling so much.  It must seem a bit strange to not be doing so much of that anymore, but probably very nice as well.  Hope you enjoy your trip to Ohio.

It is time to go have coffee with my retired friends, as I do each morning.  

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God's blessings on your wonderful day, and hereafter!

I'll have to post my homeschooling stories later.  Today is my parents' 25th anniversary.  I will have a ton to do because they're leaving for the day and I'll have the kids at home with me.

Good Day everyone!  We are happy to be home after a very scheduled but terrific trip to Minnesota.

Pat S:  Thanks for the devotion - on praying for anything, I do recall praying to find a dropped needle in the carpet once.  It was more for safety for children than myself.  I did find the needle in the haystack or more precise - the carpet.  

Happy Birthday to Judy B!

I see Marilyn has moved and wish you well in your new surroundings, Marilyn.

Larry:  How nice to read that you had a good day of renewed strength.

Thank you Lord for delivering us safely back home after driving freeways and byways and sitting through thunderstorms in motels.  Now, my prayer list is steady with the news of a friend here who has just had a double mastectomy.  She is not a believer and I pray for guidance in everything I say to her especially now.  

Better late than never I suppose! I'm in a rush! happy Birthday Judy.

'Thou art not far from the kingdom of God.'

Mark 12:34

Almost persuaded but not quite! Is this your condition today? You believe that there is a God to whom you must give an account. You also believe that He has made a way for sinners to approach Him. You know full well that Jesus Christ is the Saviour of sinners. He came not to call the righteous but sinners to repentance.

They that are whole need not a physician but them that are sick. You and I my friend are sick. We are sinners and there is only one cure for our ailment. How long halt you between two opinions? Are you content to put your eternal salvation off for another day? Can you truly afford to take that chance?

Those who know me are well aware that I seemed very fit and healthy the day I suffered my heart attack. It came out of the blue. No warnings! One minute I was driving to work, the next I was preparing to meet my Maker. Thankfully I was prepared to meet my God and I had no fear. Can you say that?

Many try in their own strength to please God in whatever way they can. Often it is by good works. Perhaps you attend church both ends every Sabbath. I commend you for doing so, but what is your motive for attending?

Are you there just to be seen or are you seeking salvation with all your heart? You may think that you have heard the Gospel hundreds, perhaps thousands of times, however my friend if you are not saved then you have not heard the Gospel!

So near yet so far. Are you putting the fear of man between you and Jesus? Do you fear starting on the journey and then falling away? My friend listen to what God says about that. He who has begun the good work in you shall perform it until the day of Jesus Christ. Time my friend to do away with all your excuses and place your trust completely in the finished work of Christ.

When you think of Jesus Christ nailed to the cross at Calvary, what goes through your mind? Is He just another ordinary human being? Or is He who the Bible says He is, the Son of God? If He is the Son of God, then why is He hanging on that tree? Can you answer that?

If He is as the Bible says offering Himself a sacrifice for sin. Who is He making atonement for? Is it for the Jews? Is it for His disciples? Or is it for you?

What of the Bible? Do you believe that it is God's word? Do you believe that every word within its borders is the absolute truth? If you do, and I rejoice in my soul that you do, then you must be prepared to give an account of your life before a thrice Holy God.

What will you say? How will you plead? Are you foolish enough to believe as many do these days that because God is a God of love, He will have mercy upon you and allow you into His glory?

If you are not reconciled with God in time, you will pay the wages of sin in a lost eternity. Can you contemplate that?

I plead with you as the prophet of old did, 'turn ye, turn ye, why will ye die O house of Israel.' I ask you, no I beg of you to take heed this day to your eternal destiny. We pass this way but once and for many the journey is shorter than they imagine.

Be ye reconciled to God. Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and you shall be saved. Wilt thou go with this man? I pray with all my heart that today you will find a place in your heart for Jesus before you place your head on your pillow for rest.

Jesus awaits you with open arms, pleading, 'Come unto me all ye ends of the earth and be ye saved.' May you and I be found ploughing the same field together some day soon.

Today if you will hear my voice then harden not your heart. Not far from the kingdom is far enough away to be lost forever! Do not stop short. Come to Jesus just as you are. If you have time today listen to words of the beautiful hymn, Just as I am.

**I posted this message on my own site as I have a friend in the village where I stay who is 'almost persuaded!' he visited me on Saturday evening and left with tears in his eyes saying he wanted what I had!
He never goes to church yet he reads Apples of Gold every day. I pray that this will be blessed to his soul and to anyone else who is not far from the kingdom.

LOL

Your brother in Christ

Iain

Iain, how did you make out today with your appointments?  And do you feel lighter now?  (now that you got your ears lowered?)


For all those who don't know, Iain has a wonderful site called "Apples of Gold" that I check out every day!  You should bookmark it and have a good read...

Apples of Gold.

And while you're at it, you might enjoy looking at his marvelous photos on
Islands of Inspiration


Karma and her husband, Bernard also have a great site for there photos:
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and

Sonja is busy taking photos too with a special place for you to see them as well:

Sonifo's Pictures[/b].


Have a look folks and if you see anything on these sites that you'd like to purchase, get in touch with the photographers privately.  I just love looking at their work.

Happy Birthday Judy B.
Well here we are on Tuesday morning and we have sunshine in Nashville with a morning temperature of 74 degrees.  It looks like it is going to be another beautiful day.

Marilyn, we are so glad you arrived safely and are getting settled.  We hope your meeting with your new boss will turn out good.

Judy, two doctor's appointments the same day.  I hope you get good reports.

Shinenlite, I'm glad you are getting that tax problem solved.  Sounds like good news for you.

Larry, it sounds like you are making some improvement.  Hang in there and take good care of yourself.

Thanks, Pat, for the devotional today.  Prayer is so important for each one.  It is a time when you can be alone with God and know He is listening and that he cares.  I like to think of the next verse which promises us peace.

Phil 4:6-7  Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.  And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (NIV)

--- Papa John              <)))><<

 

Good Morning
at I love that verse, I use tha vers I use that verse frequently . and I try to pray about everything.

Iain I will be back to read your devotional more thoroughly after I get myself ready to go this morning.

Wow already on the 2nd page today, that has to be a record for early postings.

              HAPPY BIRTHDAY JUDY B
Jo: Are you still in California?  If so where?

Jenny I will email you later.

Sorry not to address more but must get ready, I am one of those weird people that is always ready 1-2 hours before I have to leave, so expect me back real soon.

marilyn

Thankyou everyone for your birthday wishes.

Looks like this will be another hot day.  Enjoy them far too soon it will be winter.  

I have a lot to do today so bye for now, I'll be back later.

Love Judy

Happy Birthday, Judy B!

Good morning to all of you early posters!  And a big hello to those who will drop by later!  It is so nice to come here each day to read words from the Book and encouragement from each other.

We had our early morning swim and breakfastn now I need to see what else needs doing around here.  I moved my class to today, since I will be gone Thursday through Saturday.

See you later!

Good to see you posting again Marilyn, so glad you arrived safely.  

 
Todays words of wisdom is right on with the situation here at home    The Lord is good and is guiding, Praise His Wonderful Name.

I must do a couple of jobs including the making of my lunch before leaving for my work of love the afternoon.

Happy Birthday Judy B  

Have a great day        

Ruth

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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, PAULETTE AND DAN!! And many more!

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I Am SO HAPPY I can Post today.  
A HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Ms JUDYB  

I want to wish Everyone well.  
A hello to Ms Margit  
And Ms Jenny            
And Ms Shinenlite      
And Mr Aaron too        

And Ms Heather, your pictures are too fun.  

Ms Jane I pray you are safe on your trip.  

Ms Marilyn I hope it is a most wonderful home for you ever. I am SO glad you are there safe today.  

  HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, PAULETTE AND DAN  

And a very big hug to Ms Pat. You work hard that I can come here to read. I love you very much.

And a Hello to everyone here. Today my heart is full with the love I find here
I read, I pray, I laugh, I love and I enjoy each of you here SO much.  I cry from your troubles when you have pain. I come here each day to read this story of life. It is a story of my friends and their walk with God each day.  

I love you all so much.

Hi Mieka!  I was just sitting here reading your email to me!  I came to post a message to Marilyn from you and here you've posted!  How wonderful to hear from you!

Hurry home!

I want to go "on a walk with you"!  

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Have you all checked out our Current Bi-Weekly Photo Challenge?  We sure have a lot of FENCES in there!

Hi!  Believe or not, I'm posting this from Marilyn's house in McKinleyville.  Looks like she lives here now!
-Al