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Lamentations 3:22-24 says...

It is of the LORD's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.

They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.

The LORD is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him.





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Romans 5:1-5 says...

Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:

By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.

And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;

And patience, experience; and experience, hope:

And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.

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Morning Devotional...


Redeeming the time....
Ephesians 5:16

I was going away and meant to visit a friend, but responsibilities pressed and I decided to see him when I returned.

If only, if only, if only I'd known that my last chance to see him was fading. Oh for one more moment to hear him laugh; to give him a tearful hug and tell him how much he meant to me.

We will do many things for the last time this year and at the moment not realize that we'll never pass that way again. It's sobering to think of it.

Let's purpose, then, to live this year carefully: to tell people often that we love and appreciate them; to anger slowly and forgive swiftly; to faithfully tell others of the Saviour; to labor with all our hearts for Him, to redeem the time and not ever have to say "if only."
--S. McEachern

Pat, those are my most favorite verses in Lamentations. I read them often and remember that this is absolutely true, His mercies are renewed afresh to us each morning. What a blessing to arise and wonder what His mercies will be providing on this one particular day!

I love y'all.

Ruth Ann

Greetings to all in Christ,

     Pat, You have once again put up a great lesson. Thank you.I hope you got some well deserved rest last night. I am praying about you and you car. I know how hard it is. Last summer my future son in law was using my car because they only had one car and lo and behold he totaled out my car. $13,000 in damages. So I donated it to the Jewish foundation, I now use one of the other cars but I did love my buick, she was so clean and ran so well.

    Pat, Thank you so much for putting my photos  up for me. I couldn't believe when I saw the photo of the day. It made me smile. I
     
     May God The Father, Keep you warm and safe.~

Hi Ruth Ann...  Yes, those are wonderful verses indeed. 

Maybe it might be a good idea to sing about God's faithfulness to us.

Hi Alma...  Yes, that lovely photo was Photo of the Day on Photo-Sense and rightly so too!  It's certainly lovely.

Pat:  Ouch - that is a high price to pay for work on your car. 

Ria:  I get so tired of too many sports as well, but we hav three sons and one son-in-law and they are all interested in sports so it will always be a topic of interest.  Luckily, it doesn't take over every conversation.

Just found an email from our niece and they are left Ft. Worth, Texas this morning with two vehicles.  Five adults - and one is going to be moving to Wyoming for school so they will be staying with us beginning tomorrow for about a week.  I started baking yesterday. 

Carol

I've made no decisions about my car.  I have the loan of Terena's car for this week so I don't have to hurry.

Good Morning to each and every oone who cisitis this blessed place today.

I have not planned my day and will take it as it comes, must go to work and to Bible study, other than that  I don't know.

Not much to say so I will be back later.


TTYL

Good morning folks!  I have been so busy these past couple of days. Sorry for not making it in.  I will be gone most the day again today.  Kids take up most my time.  They love to swim. 

Love
Sonja

Good Morning All! 

Nothing planned today except rest. 

Small groups was great last evening.  Only was missing one person.  We will start a new Bible study July 13...'Get a Grip'.  We wanted a 5-6 lesson Bible study because our church is doing '40 Days of Purpose' again, starting September 25.  I guess there are new sermons to go along with the 'Purpose Driven Life' book.  Then we will have Small Groups weekly for awhile.

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"The best exercise for good relationships is bending over backward."

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO IAIN!!!


HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OLDIESMAN!!!

And a big hello to the rest of you.

Happy Birthday Iain & Oldiesmann


Pat: Great Devotional for me today.

I am planning on spending the day catching up on the mending and then starting on one of my sewing projects in waiting and I think it will be making a nightgown for myself as I have the material in the house.

Marilyn:  You are invited to my home for dinner on the 4th of July.


Ruth

Hey, gang!  Sorry we haven't been on much; our internet connection is terrible due to all the rain we've been having.

Had to kill a snake on the front porch last night, too, just for fun things in life :(  Just a normal black rat snake, but he was awfully close to my little boy, and that was his mistake. 

Talk at you later!
Nard

QuoteIt is of the LORD's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.

They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.

The LORD is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him.

Pat, that is a beautiful song which we sing often also these words are in one of the contemporary songs we sing often at church.  The Lord's mercies are new every morning  just like these devotionals.  Thank you for reminding us.

Nards, you can do away with any snake which comes around and it will not bother me.

We have had a rainy morning here but looks like it may clear up this afternoon.

Good to see each one today.  Welcome new comers.



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That image is great, Pat! How'd you do that?

Thanks for all the happy birthday wishes everyone :)

hello,
i am here for a few more hours.... all i have to do is pack EVERYTHING..... well anyways hope your day is going great i'll be back on the 7th!! ttyl
Sarah

 Cheer up Pat, God  won't let you down!

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Eugene Oregon

Just a quick check-in this afternoon. 

We have had a pretty quiet today after  a full day yesterday.  We did get to see our granddaughter and new great granddaughter and our great grandson. 

However, we only had about 5 minutes with our great grandson where we had met for lunch as he was tired and started crying at the top of his voice.  So his dad took him home.  Did have a nice visit with our granddaughter and got to hold our new great grandchild.  I hadn't been able to bring our camera so didn't get any pictures.

Last evening we were invited out to our nephew's beautiful home.  He is a great cook and prepared us steaks that looked like small roast and a lot of other food. 

We will be headed to Denver early tomorrow afternoon.

Larry, sorry your time with your great grandchildren was too short, and that you didn't get photos.

Your talking about steaks reminded me that last night, Abby called and said they were having K-State Steaks for supper.  I asked what in the world are K-State steaks?   And she said they had a little branding iron that brands the K-State Wildcat on the meat!   ;D  Oh, my........what next?

Diane called today to give me Curtis' address at Ellsworth AFB, so I immediately sat down and wrote him a letter before our mail came.  He is doing well, working hard and has little free time.  I sure do miss him!

I got to talk to Mieka a while ago!  What a joy that girl is.  She was working hard getting the food together for a July 4th party for over 300 people!  I wouldn't know where to start!  Guess that's why she's a chef and I'm not!

I'm just dropping in for awhile to wish all my American friends and family out there, a Happy Fourth!

I'm not feeling well these days, so the computer has been the "last of my priorities"., but you folks haven't!

Love to all.

Judy

Hi guys -  8)

Not much going on here.  Tomorrow, for Canada Day, a group of people (myself and Ximena included) will climb Mt. Roberts (right next to Rossland).  It's just a walk-climb, walk up, and up, and up.  Nothing technical, just fun.

It just started to rain again!  And the sky looks blue from where I'm sitting by the computer.  Weird.

Bye guys !!!

Make sure you take your cam, Ursula!  I miss the hills in Ireland and Yorkshire in England.

We had some good rambles.

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Home from work now and I have been working on a couple of things in PSP for posting here. Just one for now. Need a white background that is the reason for this post

TTYL

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Lovely, Marilyn!

Thanks Pat.

Gregg. I see you online is there any new news on Tara and Josh?

Happy Canada Day tomorrow! 

Everything is ready for company except a crockpot of soup and a meatloaf tomorrow.  A last   note and we now see that everyone is staying an extra two days more here than first planned ---oh, well.  It is so seldom that they get here so we will make out alright. 

Pat:  Our hills are green now with all of the afternoon showers.  I know it isn't Ireland but it looks nice. 

Larry:  What a thrill for you to meet your great grandson.  And, it sounds like he will be a choir member from your report.  Safe trip to Denver. 

Carol

Greetings to all,
   
      Judy, I pray you will be feeling better.

       This is a quick note to tell you I have had you all on my mind and in my prayers today.
     
      I have gone this week with one hot water heater, I have gone laundry in cold water. Thank the Lord we have 2 water heaters one in the back part of the house so we can bathe and do dishes.

     I found out today that Debby won't be coming back to live here. I think she has gone back to her alcoholic husband. We were so sure she had change but  as the word tells us " a dog will go back to his vomit. "

    I will miss her but she only can live her life. Please keep her in your prayers.

    My daughter is coming to spend the weekend with us. She wants to take my granddaughters to see my mom. My mom dosen't drive any longer so she will be pleased.

     I have started in the back bedroom getting it ready to paint. I have a friend coming in from Oklahoma to spend 3 weeks  and would like to be through by then.

    I keep trying to get the office done so I can put my studio in there. More room.

    I better go feed my animals. I will be back in a while.~ALMA
     

Alma, I'm sorry about Debbie.  Is this your daughter?  This is sad.

Carol, I would love to see some photos of those green hills!

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Well, a little early tonight...

Locking the door.

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