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Morning Devotional...Given to hospitality (i.e., practicing hospitality).
Romans 12:13
The origin of our modern word "hospital" is the idea of an inn for travelers. We currently use the term to refer to an institution for physical care with the view of healing in mind. Both ideas are included in the biblical gift of hospitality.
Our home and the local assembly should be an inn (place of rest and refreshment) for weary pilgrims traveling life's pathway, as well as a healing place for the wounded soul.
Look for opportunities to extend hospitality to the saints and hurting individuals around you.
"Be not forgetful to entertain strangers; for thereby some have entertained angels unawares" (Heb. 13:2).
--William Gustafson
He seems very near as His words I hear,
though His form I do not see;
"When you care for the least of these,
dear child, you have done it unto Me."
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I received this from a friend and felt it was too good to keep tp myself
F A M I L Y
I ran into a stranger as he passed by,
Oh excuse me please" was my reply.
He said, "Please excuse me too;
I wasn't watching for you."
We were very polite, this stranger and I.
We went on our way and we said good-bye.
But at home a different story is told,
How we treat our loved ones, young and old.
Later that day, cooking the evening meal,
My son stood beside me very still.
When I turned, I nearly knocked him down.
"Move out of the way," I said with a frown.
He walked away, his little heart broken.
I didn't realize how harshly I'd spoken.
While I lay awake in bed,
God's still small voice came to me and said,
"While dealing with a stranger, common courtesy you use, but the children you love, you seem to abuse.
Go and look on the kitchen floor,
You'll find some flowers there by the door.
Those are the flowers he brought for you.
He picked them himself: pink, yellow and blue.
He stood very quietly not to spoil the surprise,
you never saw the tears that filled his little eyes."
By this time, I felt very small,
And now my tears began to fall.
I quietly went and knelt by his bed;
"Wake up, little one, wake up," I said.
"Are these the flowers you picked for me?"
He smiled, "I found 'em, out by the tree.
I picked 'em because they're pretty like you.
I knew you'd like 'em, especially the blue."
I said, "Son, I'm very sorry for the way I acted today;
I shouldn't have yelled at you that way."
He said, "Oh, Mom, that's okay. I love you anyway."
I said, "Son, I love you too,
and I do like the flowers, especially the blue."
FAMILY
Are you aware that if we died tomorrow, the company that we are working for could easily replace us in a matter of days.
But the family we left behind will feel the loss for the rest of their lives. And come to think of it, we pour ourselves more into work than into our own family, an unwise investment indeed,
don't you think?
So what is behind the story?
Do you know what the word FAMILY means?
FAMILY = (F)FATHER (A)ND (M)OTHER (I) (L)OVE (Y)OU
A test of thought
1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.
2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.
3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America contest.
4. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer prize.
5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winner for best actor and actress.
6. Name the last decade's worth of World Series winners.
How did you do?
The point is, none of us remember the headliners of yesterday. These are no second-rate achievers. They are the best in their fields. But the applause dies. Awards tarnish. Achievements are forgotten. Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners.
Now, here is another test. See how you do on this one:
1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.
2. Name three friends who have helped! you through a difficult time.
3. Name three people who have taught you something worthwhile.
4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special.
5. Think of three people you enjoy spending time with.
6. Name half a dozen heroes whose stories have inspired you.
:) Easier?
The lesson: The people who make a difference in your life are not the
ones with the most credentials, the most money, or the most awards. They are
the ones that care.
I Love my family. I love my friends, and I love you God.
The devotional today is very close to my heart. It is the story of my home.
Ms Judy Your story is one of forgivness and family. It is one of love.
It is my prayer today that I will know when I have not been kind to the ones I love. I hope they will forgive me. I hope they will always know it is not ever my wish to make them sad. :-[
Oh Meika No one could be upset with you for long. This is what life is about love and forgiveness and then forgetting.
I had an experience a couple of years ago. I felt God was asking me to forgive someone. I was having difficulty doing that . Then I felt God asking me to love that person. Again I had difficulty. Finally in prayer I asked God to forgive me and I forgave out of obedience . I asked God to Love that person through me. He has. I have a good relationship with this person today. When we have had tough stuff happen as it will the key is to forgive out of obedience and then let God love through you, knowing that we are not to keep track of wrongs. This has been a hard one for me.
Love you Meika
Judy
Hi, there,
Shelby barked for me to take her out, so while I was awake I decided to check my favorite place.
About forgiveness. I dealt with a situation that was more painful than I can relate involving sexual abuse of one of my children by a trusted friend.
At any rate, the time came when I was going to have to be around that person. Oh, my! What strong feelings I had.
But God led me to the verse in the Lord's Prayer that says, "Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who tresspass against us."
Well trespasses are sins. Since my child was under age, I felt that not only had my child been violated but that I had been as well.
I finally had to face down my anger and read that verse again and again.
The word "as" is the one that was pivotal for me. "As" is a right-now kind of word. If I am to ask for forgiveness from Our Father in Heaven, at this very moment, I must also forgive the person or persons who have trespassed against me.
What a difficult moment!
So, I simply held up my hands in front of me, palms up. I placed my child in the palm of one hand and the abuser in the other.
Then I asked God to get ready to "catch" them - at that point I turned palms down. At that moment, I was relinquishing hatred and pain and all sorts of other emotions into the hands of a loving God.
I am not with that person even on an annual basis, but I can now be around that person without the slightest rancor, knowing that they're still safely in the hands of our Father --- as am I, as well.
Ruth Ann
Wow - seems I'm late today. Some enriching thoughts for me already today. Is there anything better then being a pupil in Christ's school?
There are no exams, no boring lessons, just the best Teacher ever!
'And blessed is she that believeth; for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord. And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.' Luke Chapter 1 Verses 45 – 47
This chapter is full of miracles. The angel meeting with Zacharias in the temple. The poor man struck dumb through unbelief, yet what joy when, well stricken in years his wife delivers a child.
It is the Lord who makes the barren, fruitful. He turns dry land into water springs. Then there is Elisabeth's child leaping in the womb in recognition of the unborn Christ.
I love to read and hear of examples of the Lord's children simply taking Him at His word. Mary is a perfect example of what I mean in this chapter and her reward is evident. Have you thought for a moment of what Mary was asked to believe?
If I were to put it into everyday language it would read something like this. Although you are engaged to be married to Joseph, and although you are still a virgin your womb will carry the Son of God. You Mary, will give birth to God in the flesh! You Mary, out of all the women on this earth have been chosen by God.
I often try to imagine her initial thoughts and also those of Joseph when he is told.
Faith takes God at His Word.
How often do we pray fervently for things that are close to our heart, yet our prayers have no sooner left our lips than we are telling ourselves that this will not happen! Our prayers will not be answered because we do not deserve them to be. Our prayers will not be answered because we are so sinful. Is that our reasoning?
If it is then ask yourself this question using the same reasoning. Did we deserve to be saved in the first place?
We have to fight to keep the faith. It is a constant battle for us, yet there are times when we know and are fully persuaded that what the Lord has said, He will also fulfil.
Are we alone with our doubts and our fears? Judge for yourself my friend. Here are words on the subject from other Christians:-
'I think that I can trace every scrap of sorrow in my life to simple unbelief. How could I be anything but quite happy if I believed always that all the past is forgiven, and all the present furnished with power, and all the future bright with hope because of the same abiding facts which do not change with my mood, do not stumble because I totter and stagger at the promise through unbelief, but stand firm and clear with their peaks of pearl cleaving the air of eternity, and the bases of their hills rooted unfathomable in the rock of God.'
'Is it any wonder that, when we stagger at any promise of God through unbelief, we do not receive it? Not that faith merits an answer, or in any way earns it, or works it out; but God has made believing a condition of receiving, and the Giver has a sovereign right to choose His own terms of gift.'
'No praying man or woman accomplishes so much with so little expenditure of time as when he or she is praying. If there should arise, it has been said – ONE UTTERLY BELIEVING MAN, the history of the world might be changed.'
'Prayer without faith degenerates into objectless routine, or a soulless hypocrisy. Prayer with faith brings omnipotence to back our petitions.'
Will today be any different for us than any other day? It can be, and I pray that it will be.
Are you waiting for a long awaited answer to your petitions? Are you in such depths that you are desperate for a great deliverance? Are you prepared today to set your 'so called' reasonable arguments aside and simply take God at His Word? If so my friend, 'there shall be a performance of those things which were told you from the Lord.'
May you know the blessing of God that maketh rich and addeth no sorrow.
LOL
Your brother in Christ
Iain
wow good morning to all today.
It sure has been hot here this week...but am very grateful to the Lord.....for the rain and the heat...everything looks so green and luscious it is good for the eyes to see the beauty of this world even though at times all we hear about is the wickedness.....
I am grateful to the Lord for what He has given me and the times of beauty that He allows me to partake in....
God bless you all today.
In His Grace...Paulette.
Mieka ~ QuoteIt is my prayer today that I will know when I have not been kind to the ones I love. I hope they will forgive me. I hope they will always know it is not ever my wish to make them sad. [quote/] [/size] [/color]
I am in agreement with you and I pray I am never unkind to a loved one, although I am sure I do say things sometimes that are taken different than the way I intend them to be.
Hi everyone. We are to have our first day of 90 degree weather this year today. It is sort of strange that we are in the South and those North of us are having hotter weather.
Iain, very powerful words this morning. It is so easy for doubts to creep into our minds.
Ruth Ann, a very powerful testimony in your posting today.
Judyb, sometimes these little stories pack powerful messages. Mieka, the same with your little quiz today and or so true. Fame is fleeting.
Pat, do most cars in Canada not have air conditioning? I remember when we were first married and were living in Oklahoma. We had 30 or more days when it was over a 100 degrees everyday. We didn't have any air-conditioning in our home or are car and my wife was expecting our daughter. It was miserable.
The posts this morning have made me cry. Judyb what a tear jerker of a story. Iain your also brought tears to my eyes. It brings to my mind what Jesus said to thomas. "You belive because you have seen me, blessed are those who have not seen me a believe" Paraphrased.
On a lighter note I thought you would enjoy this:
Smart little girl - You'll smile! If a child can get this, why can't we?
One day a 6 year old girl was sitting in a classroom. The teacher was going to explain evolution to the children.. The teacher asked a little boy:
TEACHER: Tommy do you see the tree outside?
TOMMY: Yes.
TEACHER: Tommy, do you see the grass outside?
TOMMY: Yes.
TEACHER: Go outside and look up and see if you can see
the sky.
TOMMY: Okay. (He returned a few minutes later) Yes, I saw the sky.
TEACHER: Did you see God?
TOMMY: No.
TEACHER: That's my point. We can't see God because he isn't there. He doesn't exist.
A little girl spoke up and wanted to ask the boy some questions. The teacher agreed and the little girl asked the boy:
LITTLE GIRL: Tommy, do you see the tree outside?
TOMMY: Yes.
LITTLE GIRL: Tommy do you see the grass outside?
TOMMY: Yessssss (getting tired of the questions by this time).
LITTLE GIRL: Did you see the sky?
TOMMY: Yessssss
LITTLE GIRL: Tommy, do you see the teacher?
TOMMY: Yes
LITTLE GIRL: Do you see her brain?
TOMMY: No
LITTLE GIRL: Then according to what we were taught today in school, she must not have one!
"FOR WE WALK BY FAITH, NOT BY SIGHT"
( 2 Corinthians 5:7)
Wow is all that I can say such powerful words for thought and all are so very true.
Marilyn what a wonderful comparison and we can be sure that even the teacher had her lesson for the day and many more to follow.
Blessings.
Ruth
Good morning folks!
Just thought I would stop by to say hello.
Still pretty chilly here and will be till this weekend.
The boys are out raking leaves for folks to make some money.
Good New! Lila Mae finally got her eye teeth. Boy was that hard on her.
Got to run. Hope you all have a good day.
Sonja
Marilyn That is soooo good. ;D
I home school my girls and that will be a good example of how evolution is taught.
Ruth we should get together for tea sometime!
How I wish I could say that to the rest of you, :o That would be something having tea with Iain! ;D
Well come to think of it I WILL be having tea with Brother Al and his wife Marbeth. I am looking forward to meeting them both in person. Al and I have spoken on the phone a few times and email fairly often.
Marilyn
I haven't been around for a few days..but what a devotional today!! The remarks from Meika, Judy B, Ruth, Marilyn, Iain, Larry, Sonifo, and the others. Please know that today's feedback has been quite emotional for me to read. I think that being able to forgive the "unforgivable" is one of the most neglected things we do. Ruth Ann put it so well when she said she gave them to God and let God work through her..so powerful! Only a God of love, mercy and forgiveness can do this.
Iain talks of doubt..another area in my life that needs continual work. Thank goodness I can have a heaenly Father any time of the day or night with whom I can talk or pray.
Meet us at Sacred Grounds, a local coffee/tea place. And be there on time!
I wanted to post the following hymn. It's found (for me at least) in the old Intervasity Hymns, page 101.
Come, my soul, thy suit prepare
Jesus loves to answer prayer;
He Himself has bid thee pray,
therefore will not say thee nay.
Thou art coming to a King,
Large petitions with thee bring;
For His grace and power are such,
None can ever ask too much
With my burden I begin:
Lord remove this load of sin;
Let Thy blood, for sinners spilt,
Set my conscience free from guilt.
Lord, I come to Thee for rest,
take possession of my breast;
There Thy blood-bought right maintain
And without a rival reign.
While I am a pilgrim here,
Let Thy love my spirit cheer;
As my Guide, my Guard, my Friend,
Lead me to my journey's end.
Show me what I have to do,
Every hour my strength renew;
Let me live a life of faith,
Let me die Thy people's death.
Well, gotta go now - have to go to the dentist this morning!
Al don't tempt me! ;D
It would take very little at this point to hop behind the wheel of a semi and do just that! 8)
Better make sure there is plenty of parking!
I just stopped by to share my aunt's surgery update and to Praise the Lord for her recovery.
Please my post in Prayer request.
While reading Charles Stanley this morning; this message touched home..
May I share it with you for some meditating thoughts ??
Passing On the Good News
Psalm 107:1-2
Those who are saved by God's grace are called to accept Christ;s commandment to evangelize the world and become Great Commission believers. Matthew 28:19-20
Unfortunately, many Christians seem to become Great Omission believers instead.
Can you imagine a country filling a great ship to overflowing with all manner of precious cargo and then launching it to sea only to watch the ship repeatedly dock and never offload?
Silent Christians are much like such a ship. God has personally blessed believers with salvation and has imprinted within their hearts and minds the blueprint for eternal life.
Far too few of His children are willing to share that blueprint with others.
God wants all people to know about Him and His perfect plan of salvation through His Son. (1 Timothy 2:3-4; Romans 10:13-15)
You may hear a Christian defend his or her lack of witnessing by saying something like,
My faith is private. It;s between my God and me.
The next time you hear such a comment, ask the person to show you where that sentiment can be found in the Bible.
Each Christian has been entrusted with the good news of salvation through Christ. It is singularly the most important information in history because it offers the truth of the only door to heaven.
Jesus said, I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me (John 14:6)
All we must do is obey Him, step forward in faith, be willing to set aside worldly concerns, and simply talk about Jesus.
Hello everyone. I've been doing some reading lately, and I wanted to get some peoples' opinions. I was reading "The Tozer Pulpit". One sentence in particular struck me. He said, "Mentality is here, it's a part of us, and God can redeem it too".
I want to know first of all, what you think he meant by that. I have thought of the usual, "our thoughts can be changed, our focus is aimed at Him". I just wondered, I know there is something more profound there, and I would love to hear peoples' thoughts on it. Thanks. Jen.
Hello all!! Just poppin' in to say hey. We are busily tryign to get ready to go "north" tomorrow.
Etta -- are ya ready? are ya ready? are ya ready/????
I'll try to get in later and post something more profound, or somethin, but I'm in a wee bit of a hurry right now!!
Good afternoon!!!! My day has been turned inside out!!! I was up very late last night. My ISP connected but IE and Outlook wouldn't respond. So I couldn't read or post last night. I spent all evening running Norton, Scan Disk and defragging. Mieka caught me late last night. Sorry, Mieka, for worrying you but I was fine...just up late.
Then I didn't get up until 8am this morning. I had my coffee and Bible reading outside on the deck....I love that. All of a sudden I heard a lawn mower....Ivalou was starting to mow. So I got done with the reading and started my mower. Between Ivalou and I, there was a baby Robin in the grass. Big little guy really but couldn't fly yet. When I made a pass by him, he would open his little mouth like I was Mommy bringing a big worm. He did the same with Ivalou. He would walk/waddle but always to where I hadn't mowed yet. And his Mommy was really squawlking up in a tree. Finally I got that part of my yard done.
It was getting dark, then it would sunshine. Finally I had a few more passes to make and I was done mowing BUT I noticed these big wet drops on the hood of my mower. Rain. It came down fast. But I kept on and got my mowing all done. By the time, I got the mower put up, the rain stopped. If it hadn't have been for that little bird, I wouldn't have gotten wet. But then I wouldn't have seen that little bird so it was worth getting wet.
Ivalou has been my hair cutter so I took my barber apron and comb to her house. She cut my hair. Here I was all dusty and stinky and sure didn't want to fix lunch. So I got in my car and drove 8 miles for our lunch and brought it back. Ivalou and I had lunch together. So I didn't get online until way after lunch.
Sonja ~ Love your profile photo!!!
YES!!! KARMA, I AM READY!!! Don't forget your directions here!!!
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"Brain cells come and brain cells go, but fat cells live forever!"
Mercychild - Tozer was indeed a fine praecher with some deep thoughts. It is difficult to tell what he is trying to say when I do not knowe the context.
If I may have a guess at what he was getting at. The New Birth involves our whole being, our nature, our wills and our mentality.
There is no one on this earth who is so 'stubborn' (for want of a better word) in their ways that God through His Spirit cannot change.
I hope this helps.
A tea party sounds good to me. Is there a cafe in Greenland where we can all meet?
LOL
Well, here you are, Iain...
http://www.greenland-guide.gl/seamenshomes/dining.htm
"The seamens homes offer hot and cold meals, as well as coffee, tea and cakes, in our modern and relaxed cafeterias. Non-residents are just as welcome to have a meal here as our residents. "
Ha ha, brill sis!! Looks like I will need my tammy or perhaps you say woolly bonnet!!
Jen I am going to leave the response of your question to others with a better understranding than me.
Etta Sue I am sorry bout your 'puter. It can be a real let down when things like that happen. Also enjoy your visit!
How has the western weather been? We have weather coming from Winnipeg, a system bringing relief from the intense heat. We are havinf heavy winds, the hydro has gone out twice, so I don't have long on. Those in the Guelph area and up thro to Quebec expect the thunder storms, and the bad weather. Check out the weather chanel at the very least.
I am going off line again, if this weather system passes I will be back at ya!
Well, I'm so tired today but glad too that I can be of help to my friend. It won't be as early a morning tomorrow.
Iain, does the Isle of Lewis have a cable connection or do you use dialup?
Hello everyone,
I do hope and pray that no-one minds me posting, but I am making a move very shortly and will no longer have internet access. I was finding it quite difficult to believe that I may never meet up with any of you again, so I decided to send you all my christian love before my circumstances changed.
God bless you all.
Anthony.
Pat - Unfortunately it is a dodgy dial up connection I have with no real prospect of getting anything better for many years.
I am used to it, but it costs me a small fortue as I upoload my websites. I do not think that people realise how long it takes to upload numerous files onto the Internet through a soggy shoestring!!
Better go now. Take care and God Bless.
Night sis, Noght all!, Night John Boy!! Tee Hee!
Hi Anthony...
It's nice to see you posting. No one will mind your posting here. It's always good to see you.
Are you moving away from the town where you live? I hope that your mother is well. I've been praying for her (and you).
Keep in touch.
Hello Anthony 8) !!
It is nice to hear from you. I will miss you and be praying for you.
If you don't mind I would like to know where you are going? Are you going to beable to have your camera and a computer? How long are you going for? Sorry, just curious. ???
Hello anthony. Good to see you here. I will pray that your move goes well. I am moving to Northern California on July12, but I will still be here. We've missed you.
Sonja I love you new portrait photo. Awesome
Marilyn
Thanks Marilyn..I have been trying this new lighting effect..It is called high key photography.. The light is really bright.
Well, here we are at 4:15 in the afternoon. Better late than never.
The doctor called this morning to tell Cornelia that her blood test was OK so she won't have to have another transfusion.
We got out to the grocery for a minute today. She divided our list and I picked up some of the things and she got the other things.
Pat the devotional this morning was very good. Both the 12th chapter of Romans and the 13th chapter of Hebrews are filled with such wonderful practical lessons for Christians.
Mieka, the thoughts you presented are really interesting for us today when we tend to make heroes of sports or movie stars. Being more thoughtful in dealing with those of our own immediate families is important for us. Love should be evident in our lives every day.
Judy B. and Ruth Ann, sometimes we have to make that special effort to forgive those who may have harmed us. Again, love is what makes it easier. God forgives us not because we have pleased Him but because he loves us. Of course he wants us to please Him.
Matt 5:44 But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, (NIV)
Matt 5:46 If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? (NIV)
Iain, thanks for reminding us of the many miracles in Luke 1, and of the importance of believing.
Paulette, yes the beauty all around us is easy for us to miss when then think of the evil in the world. We do need to take time "to smell the roses."
Jerry, I am like you. I don't ever want to be unkind to anyone, especially those of my family. So we need to stop and think.
Larry, we got up to 89 degrees today here. What did we do before air conditioning. Now our homes, our cars, stores, etc. all are air conditioned. I think we are a little spoiled.
Marilyn, I loved your story of the little boy who questioned his teacher's brain. I copied it to use sometime in a class.
Ruth, it is good to see you today. You are right. There are a lot of good lessons here today.
Sonja, I'm glad for Lila Mae's wisdom teeth. I like your new picture with the beautiful eyes.
Kathy, I too am glad that we have God anytime during the day. It is easier for a person to overcome doubts when he talks regularly with God.
Al, I would be glad to meet at the coffee/tea place if you would just send me money for the airline ticket. Otherwise I'm afraid I can't make it. Thanks for the words to the old hymn. I think I am not familiar with it.
Joyce, we are glad for your aunt's recovery. Thank you for the good thoughts.
Mercychild, what I thought of when I read the sentence, "Mentality is here, it's a part of us, and God can redeem it too". is that sometimes we say something is just due to mentality. Those people steal because it is their mentality and you expect it of them. But God CAN change the way people are.
Karmat and Etta Sue, I would comment on your posts but I already have been at this too long. Good to see you all today.
Anthony, it is so good to see you. May God bless you in your move.
--- Papa John ;D <:))))><<
Just a so-so afternoon. I have been looking at old pictures and it has given me the blahs! I don't like that. I like to be happy!
I am talking to Jerry on IM so that helps. And I am looking forward to tomorrow night and Saturday night!
I haven't done a thing this afternoon that I should have been doing..... :-[ :-[
Talk to you all in the morning. I pray that everyone has a great night's rest!!!
Hello, Pat, and everyone! Just popping in to say "HI"!
Bye now!
Ursula
I'm always happy to read everyone's posts., and in particular, Papa John's post; he reminds me of posts I might otherwise forget!
P.J., you must take notes...you always seem to remember to comment on each post.
How I'd love to meet Iain for tea., like Papa John said, unless I can get an airplane ticket, the "computer tea" will have to do!
Marilyn: That was a good story of the little boy and his teacher.
Judy: Should you ever decide to "fire up" the semi...drive down this way, and we'll all head south and visit Janet!. (not to worry, Janet...we'll give you plenty of warning...LOL)
Anthony: What a nice surprise to see you posting again!... what took you so long?
Sonja: Lovely photo!
Meika: Nice to have you back too!
Etta Sue: I can't imagine you having "the blahs"!. You have such a nice cheery smile.
We all feel "down" at times., thankfully it dosen't last eh?
I'm missing Beverly...have you heard from her Pat?
Anthony, it was a delight to see a message from you and I hope you'll soon be able to get back on the internet. I'm sure you know what a curious bunch we are - we all have questions about where you're going, why you're going and for how long, and about your mother and last but not least about your cat. ;D We do care! :-*
It was up above 100 with high humidity again today - a real three H day. But a cooler front is supposed to come through tomorrow afternoon, on the heels of thunder storms.
Forgiveness is something I guess we all have to struggle with - at least I know I do. I think, though, that the Lord has been working overtime with me on it and I'm getting better. :)
;D It is very nice to see my Uncle Jeanne Lee is here today.
There are SO many wonderful words here today. This is a wonderful place Ms Pat.
Mr Anthony, I am very sad you decide to go away. It is my prayer that you will find love and happiness around every corner. I hope you will find your way back here at times. please know you are missed. (((hug))). :'( I am sad to see you go.
:o Ms Sonifo, A nice new picture for you today.
MEIKA:!!! - LOL
So many people have depression problems. Here is something that I found really good. I received it from Katie (who is going to Hatie)
I'll be happy when...
We convince ourselves that life will be better after we get married, have a baby, then another. Then we are frustrated that the kids aren't old enough and we'll be more content when they are. After that, we're frustrated that we have teenagers to deal with. We will certainly be happy when they are out of that stage. We tell ourselves that our life will be complete when our spouse gets his or her act together, when we get a nicer car, when we are able to go on a nice vacation or when we retire. The truth is there's no better time to be happy than right now. If not now, when? Your life will always be filled with challenges.
It's best to admit this to yourself and decide to be happy anyway. Happiness is the way. So, treasure every moment that you have and treasure it more because you shared it with someone special, special enough to spend your time with ... and remember that time waits for no one.
So, stop waiting ...
Until your car or home is paid off.
Until you get a new car or home.
Until your kids leave the house.
Until you go back to school.
Until you finish school.
Until you lose 10 lbs.
Until you gain 10 lbs.
Until you get married.
Until you get a divorce.
Until you have kids.
Until you retire.
Until summer..
Until spring.
Until winter.
Until fall.
Until you die.
There is no better time than right now to be happy. Happiness is a journey, not a destination. So work like you don't need money, love like you've never been hurt, and, dance like no one's watching.
Sonja, nice new photos! We sure could learn so much from you and your photography skills.
Sorry that your dialup is so slow, Iain. Thanks for all of your comments today. It's always so good to see you here.
Papa John, great to see your comments as well. Thanks so much for them. Actually, today has been a wonderful day in NEM, hasn't it?
I've enjoyed your additions, JudyB to NEM today.
Hi Judy (from Guelph!) Great to see you online too. We sure miss you when you're not here.
Wow! what a photo you have now, Mieka! LOL
Etta Sue, I've finally finished Week 3 (but not the bonus lessons). You can click if you wish! Sorry you were feeling "down".
By the way, Marilyn, what "day" is this now (and I don't mean how many days till you move?)?
Yes, Jeanne, the humidity here has been just awful. I now have one room with the A/C in it. Andrew and Terena came over and helped to put it in.
I'm so glad you enjoyed all the devotionals in here today, Kathy! Great to see you here too.
I love that hymn, Al Moak! What tune do you like to sing it to? Thanks for posting it here. Great message in it.
Paulette and Jen, so nice to see you both as well. Any jobs yet, Jen? That was so sad that you lost your job.
Good news about your aunt, Joyce!
Are you getting together with Etta Sue and Jerry, Karma? Tell Bernard that we'd sure love to see him here.
Ruth Ann, thanks for your thoughts today. I must say it again that I've found the messages in here today so refreshing and they were a blessing to my soul.
Great to see you Anthony.
Pray for me in the coming days as I do this daily trek to Hamilton with my friend. Tomorrow isn't as early but it's still early. I can sleep in till 6 am!
Talk to you later.
Pat
Pat: I am NOT counting the days anymore, just taking it one day at a time no matter how long it takes I am NOT counting. You will just have to wait and get a big surprise. 8)
Mieka, what happened to you, you have on way toomuch makeup and that wig has to go!! LOL
Marilyn
Hey, everyone! I just got home; we had to take Beth to Amarillo again today to the doctor. It is looking really bleak for her; she barely can walk, has been falling quite a bit. So she has decided to apply for some disability help, as her bills are still coming, but no income to pay them with is coming! Your prayers in this matter will be much appreciated!
Anthony! Good to see you! Where are you going? Huh? Huh? Huh? Inquiring minds want to know! ;)
Sonja, another sweet photo of you!
I must go back and read all today's posts, as I just quickly scanned through so I could speak to all of you before the door is locked for today. Talk to you all later!
Janet
Janet, I'm so sorry to read your message with regard to Beth. It really does sound bleak indeed. I'll be leaving the computer shortly just so that I might pray especially for her.
Please keep us posted, Janet. Thanks for sharing.
Ok, Marilyn! I'll keep praying though.
LOL Mieka!!! ;D :o ::)
What a wonderful sense of humor you have! I laughed so long and loud when I saw your post my husband wanted to know what on earth could possibly be that funny!
Mieka, mieka, mieka. . . tsk, tsk, tsk. Your foundation is just a touch dark girlfriend, and you really should invest in some good cleanser and moisturizer. Your skin looks a touch dry!!
Yep, this time tomorrow night I will be somewhere near Indianapolis, if we don't get lost. ;) WooHoo -- Etta, we've been letting Travis practice petting our cat so that he doesn't traumatize Ali! :-\
Anyway, I probably won't be posting much the next two or three days. Will be on the road most of the time.
Take care and don't work too hard!
karmat
Hi all!
I haven't forgotten any of you even tho I haven't been around a whole lot lately. I have been busy trying to get Cheryl's house painted. (Jon's sister) She has been paying me so that we have a little money in order to get up to see the children.
I didn't tell any of you, I was holding my breath, hoping, praying, and sitting on pins and needles....I had a job interview on June 19th for a sales position that may turn into a graphics and web design position with a new local company here. We (the sales team) are to be called account executives, and we are going to be working on getting area businesses to buy space on a web site for advertising. I heard about the job and applied right away, after my dear dad, (who was working in the Human Resources dept of a trucking company) looked over my resume, and gave me some helpful suggestions. On the 19th I found out that they have a double interview process, and I was being invited to the second interview. The second interview was yesterday morning, before I went north to see the kids. I left the interview, and started driving, and had the overwhelming sence of peace for the job. I had nothing confirmed but it "felt" like I had the job. I had to wait until I got home last night at 11:30 before I found out that the job was being offered to me. They didn't just hire me, they asked me if I wanted to work for them!!! I am so excited about it. I start my training on July 4th (not a holiday here in Canada) and will continue it on July 5th. July 7th, will be my first official day of work. This job has the potential, if I put the work into it, of getting us out of the heap of debt we are in, and even the rent will get paid every month without issue!
Another praise report. Jon has had a job that he has absolutely loved. He has come home every night for the last 3 months saying, "I love my job". Then one day, he came home and said that he loved his job, but he wasn't making enough money doing it. So I started emailing resumes for him. He had his interview at a new company on June 20th, and was accepted right away. This new job, which he was in training for today, has included a pay raise from what he was being paid before.
God is so good!!
I am sitting on Cloud Nine!
I am able to be around for the next few days...at least until July 4th, and then I will be able to check in at least every morning, before work, and then after work.
Thankyou all for your prayers.
Love
Heather
Wonderful news, Heather! Thanks for sharing it with us all.
Now, it's time to shut the door once again. I hope that tomorrow will be a day like this has been in New Every Morning!
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