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Morning Devotional...

I formed thee...I knew thee...I sanctified thee...I ordained thee.                           Jeremiah 1:5

Many feel that others don't know them. Sometimes it seems that we hardly know ourselves.

But there is Someone who does know us perfectly! Before we were born He knew us. We were born because He formed us.

He has a plan and a purpose for our lives.

Are we trusting our own understanding, trying to convince God to let us do what we think best, or seeking to live the life that God desires for us?

He knows best.

Ask Him.

Trust Him!
                                                                      --Carl Knott


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HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY IAIN
                           

IAIN!!!!!

I can't do all that there fancy stuff, so I reckon I'll just say ---


HAPPY BIRTHDAY IAIN!!  

Happy Birthday

IAIN!

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Good night!!!  Good morning!!!  Wherever you are!!!

It is still night here and I am so glad to read that Karma, Nard and little Travis got home safe and sound.  What an experience you had a Mickey D's.  Whew!  You must have been tired!

I am so glad to have had you guys.  Just wish it had been a longer time spent together!!  You were great guests!!!!  Give the little one a hug for me!!!  Hey, all!  You can not imagine how little Travis' smile and laugh can make one's heart smile.  He is one happy little guy!!!

Yes, Sonja...you will be in August.  Let's see, July is Jane.  I will get to meet Jane and maybe even pretend to be a relative and go to her reunion with her!!!  hahaha!

Getting late here....Good night all!!!

Karma, I see Nard let you online...

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

Whoooo Hoooo It's really IAIN'S BIRTHDAY???  

  A Happy Birthday Mr Iain

Hey there, ETTA SUE!  Yup, in just a couple more weeks (or so) I'll be there!  I mentioned to my cousin that you might pose as a relative and she said "We'd never know!"   This could be fun after all, whatta yuh say?      

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It's really IAIN'S BIRTHDAY???  

I hope so, otherwise, we all look rather silly!!!  

I love these birthdays.

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Many thanks indeed folks for all your birthday greetings. I am once again gobsmacked!! I'm glad this is not a video forum as I am beaming bright red just now!!

LOL

'Faithful are the wounds of a friend.'

Proverbs 27 Verse 6

Over the years one of the changes that I have noticed has been the lack of sincere love between the brethren. I remember when I started following the Lord, how I often marvelled at the great love the Lord's people had for each other.

It was evident in their walk as well as their talk. They reflected Christ in their daily lives.

Most houses on our Island have a barn or outhouse behind the main house. Many Christians used these barns as a place where they could be alone with their God. It was a place of seclusion and a place where the world and all its cares could be shut out for a little time. Many a heart-rending prayer ascended from these barns over the years.

In one of our villages their lived two elders next door to each other. There was a great love between them and one of the elders was truly perplexed by the spiritual state of his brother.

Not wishing to hurt his brother, while at the same time concerned about his spiritual welfare he decided he must challenge his brother.

'You are backslidden my brother and are far from the Lord.' The other elder replied with tears in his eyes. 'True brother! How did you know?'

'It was simple my friend! I noticed that the grass had begun to grow between the house your barn!'

It takes courage to rebuke a brother or sister. Let it always be done in love. If you find yourself struggling for strength, then think of the wounds of Jesus and the reason for His wounding.

'Wounded for me, wounded for me
There on the cross He was wounded for me.'

May Christ be exalted.

LOL

Your brother in Christ

Iain

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All the best to you, and God bless you.

Pat-praying you have another safe drive this morning.  

Karmat-good to see you all got home safely.  Lol, and liked hearing your embarrassing stories too!

It's a good thing we don't need a voice to post, because I seem to have lost mine somewhere.  I've looked all over for it, but it just won't come back  .  I thought maybe if I left it alone for a while, it would come back.  But it didn't, and you know, I really miss it!  .

Ok, but anyway, I haven't found another job yet, but I'm busy getting some painting done in our house.  Thank you all for your prayers.  Jen.

First of all a belated Happy Birthday wish for Paulette as I didn't get it posted yesterday.

Secondly, Happy Birthday Iain.

Iain, what an interesting story in your devotional thoughts today.  In our cities and suburbs in this country we would never notice the grass beginning to grow as everyone stays in their houses most of the time and there are no outbuildings (although I do have a storage shed in my backyard as do most of my neighbors but sure most of them are filled with junk.  


It is time to go for coffee so will have to check back later.

Well, I'm back from Hamilton!  We got there early and they took Larry right in.  That's one thing about radiation--the treatments aren't long at all--not as long as the chemo was.

I'm glad that you were gobsmacked, Iain!  I hope you're having a good day!  Thanks so much for the devotional.  It meant much to me today.  And I really love that hymn, "Wounded for Me".  Oh, how we should all realize that it was for us He died on that cruel tree.

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Pat:  Thank you so much for "Wounded for Me" song.  

We are getting ready to drive today and I will try my best to check in with you.  

Peace,

Carol

Good Morning everyone.
Well guess what. No work for the next 2 weeks, just packing up, resting and trying to stay cool. It is supposed to be 105 F. today.

We had a great message last night on 2 Chron. 7:14 not in realtion to the nation but in relation to ourselves. I sure do hope and pray that the church in McKinleyville is a Bible teaching church. There are some churches that preach everything but the Word of God and I hope that none of yours are that way. I have been so spoiled by my pastor here that anything less will be a big disappointment. All I know for sure is that God himself will place me where HE wants me to be.

TTYL

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This is another Monday morning.  I remember years ago when I was more active, teaching classes, preaching every Sunday, busy every day with study, visiting hospitals, counseling people, and all the things which went with my work, that Monday morning was a time to plan the week and especially starting working on next Sunday's sermons.

Now in retirement my life is different.  On Monday morning I have more time to reflect on my life and to consider the meaning of life and also on how fast time goes by and how short life really is.  Sometimes people will say, "Would you like to go back and be young again?  Would you like to be 25 years old?"  And my thought is "Not on your life."  I am enjoying these extra years God has given me.  How wonderful it is to watch my children build their families and to see my grandchildren getting married.  

Ps 90:10  The length of our days is seventy years-- or eighty, if we have the strength; yet their span is but trouble and sorrow, for they quickly pass, and we fly away.  (NIV)

James 4:13-15  Now listen, you who say, "Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money."  Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.  Instead, you ought to say, "If it is the Lord's will, we will live and do this or that."  (NIV)

I think that as I grow older I become more aware of how fragile life on earth is and how much eternity holds in store I am looking forward more to finishing my life here and going to be with my Lord.   I think of the song with the lines "This world is not my home, I'm just a passing through."  I understand more Paul's attitude.

Phil 1:23-24  I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far;  but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body.  (NIV)

Please excuse my Monday morning ramblings.  I hope you all have a great day.

--- Papa John              <)))><<

 

HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DEAR IAIN!!

Monday again already!  And Mondays are usually busy for everyone.  We are no exception, so I will say I hope you all have a lovely day, and I'm happy that our Iain is GOBSMACKED! by all the birthday wishes for him!

I will try to come back later and chat a bit.

My goodness!  Look how many were posting all at the same time:  Pat, Jen, Larry, Al, Carol, Marilyn, Papa John and Me!  We almost had a traffic jam going in here!

Well...... a while ago there were so many here, and now I'm here all alone!  Come on back, it's lonely in here!

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Happy BirthdayIain

Sonja ~ No I won't be with Etta Sue in August! Calgary is to many $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$'s away for me to get there. Maybe someday I can save for a trip your way and then meet you and your family.

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Wow, Jerry!  You did!  You made it to "Senior Member"!  Great job!

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