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John 15:4-7 says...

Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.

I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.

If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned.

If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.



1 John 2:28 says...

And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.

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Morning Devotional...


He trusted in God; let Him deliver Him now, if He will have Him.
Matthew 27:43

As the Lord Jesus was being nailed to the cross, the High Priest and his followers mocked and taunted Him, rejoicing that at last they were rid of Him whom they envied and despised.

They failed to understand that He was doing God's will, putting away sin by the sacrifice of Himself.

Based on His flawless life and matchless death, there is an answer to their mocking query.

Will God have Him?

Yes!

He has given Him an eternal throne and a Name above every name. 

And someday every knee shall bow to Him--even those who taunted Him.
--Bill Bush

QuoteSue, is the recipe for that Shortbread in our Kitchen area?  Delicious!

I'm so glad that you enjoyed that little treat Pat. http://christianphotographers.com/community/index.php?topic=2895.msg50222#msg50222

And now must call it a day.  I have a bridal shower later today for my girlfriend and must get some rest.

All done with dance now, at least for a month.  Chandraya, Lila Mae and I plan to take dance camp in July. 

We had fun with Mike's mom and dad.  They are such precious folks.  They reallly enjoyed the recital.

I didn't tell you all but at the last few dance practices for the western finally, they needed more men so Mike volunteered to be a Russian.  He did an awesome job!  What a trooper. 

I better get to bed.  Long day tomorrow.

Love you all,
Soni

P.s.  Thanks Chris! (hug)

Hi everyone. 

It looks like it may be pretty quiet here today or perhaps folks are just taking a few extra minutes to rest on this day.  I am ready for Sunday School and Church.  It is going to be a pretty warm day here.

Sonja, I hope you have some pictures from your program and one that includes Mike.   It sounds like he is very supportive of your efforts.

Sue, hope the shower for your friend goes very well.  Is this the day that the shortbread will be unsealed?

Pat, a fine devotional this morning.  The Scripture itself would have made a very full devotional thought.  We must stay connected to the vine.

Sarah, congratulations on your test results.  Know you are relieved to have that part of the test over or successfully.  Hope you get rested up now.

Marilyn, be sure to give us a link to your PSP lesson results.  It sounds like you are doing very well.

Ruth Ann, those little ones sure attract the attention in the room.  You sound so positive from your weekend and know you had a great visit.  Glad you are home safe and sound.

Janet, is Curtis in the National Guard?  Our grandson will be leaving for basic training about the same time but will be there for 22 weeks of training.

Hope everyone has a wonderful day.

Because things have heated up at work, I'll be attending worship, eating with friends, then meeting my boss at 2 o'clock.

Yes, Larry, she's such a sweetie at barely 10 months.

They got a dog from the shelter a couple of weeks ago, and she's a perfect dog for a little one - small in size so as not to intimidate the baby, very patient, compliant, yet frisky and playful when the time is right.

During the time I spent with her yesterday morning, the dog was in the large room converted from their garage and 2 steps down from the kitchen door. Well, she would look at the dog and make the same sound every time, and I thought, "This child has made her own 'word' for dog."

Sure enough, as we were outside when Leslie and I were preparing to leave, she was sitting in her walker and the dog was frisking about. I pointed out to Mark and Pam that everytime she looked at the dog, she made this same sharp "ook oook" sound.

Then the dog barked. Imagine our surprise when the "ook ook" took on even more meaning - it was the exact same pitch as the dog's bark! So, we may have a singer to follow family tradition, here.

All four of my children are good singers, and maybe another generation will be a singer, too.

The doctor who sees Leslie asked to see me Friday because Leslie was sharing with him about this diziness I've been dealing with for 6 weeks.

He manipulated my neck a moment and we were both really surprised by a very loud pop that was even heard by a nearby patient. I did not take the dizziness medication Friday or last night, and, while I experienced it a bit this morning, it was not nearly as bad.

Also, Leslie realized yesterday that he had gone the entire day without medication for the headaches.

Maybe our prayers and His healing touch are being answered with this doctor.

More later.

Ruth Ann

Well Ruth Ann those are certainly reasons for us to Praise God with you this morning.

Good morning to Larry, Soni and Pat you have already been here. Hi Sarah, I almost forgot to say heello to you too. Sorry about that.

Larry, if you scroll down to "Digital Art" there is a thread there called Paint Shop Pro. All my graphics that I have done so far are there.

I had an email back from Rachelle, she is very busy withthe end of year work for the kids and she said she will be busy  through the summer.

I emailed Monty, but it came back as undeliverable, Pat have you heard from Monty.

Must get ready for church now.

TTYL

I'm just poppin in to greet all of you.  We are ready to leave for church, have only a few minutes.

Congratulations, Sarah!!  Great job!  I know you are relieved to know you passed, and I'm proud of you.

Larry---no, Curtis isn't in the National Guard.  He is in ROTC (air force) and since he has finished his Sophomore year, this is the summer for his Basic.  He is going to South Dakota (I think--might be North Dakota!)

Ruth Ann, I'm so glad you had some time with your darling granddaughter.  They are such blessings.  Glad, too about the improvement in both your health and Leslie's.  God is good!!

I must run, try to come back later~!

What touching messages and memories are on our TV today about DDay. 

It's nice to see the folks here.  I'm on my way back to watch further memories.   We had an uncle who was in both World Wars in the 48th Highlanders regiment which was in the First Division on D-Day so this is very special to me.



Today is my granddaughter's birthday...

At the bottom of the page, it says "Kat".  She might be here later to see if anyone said "Happy Birthday" to her!  LOL

Our world lost a Prince of a fellow yesterday, for sure.  I wish we had many, many men of the integrity of Ronald Reagan.  What a great man.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, KAT!!  And many, many more!

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Today is also my son's Birthday.  He is 15. Wow, do I feel old. 

We are getting ready to head out the door.  We plan to take Troy to lunch and folfing.  Probably head to walmart and buy a bigger cage for his creatures.  ::)

Did I tell you all that we have a kitty now?

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June 6   

Worship: Reverential Fear of God

Let all the earth fear the Lord; let all the inhabitants of the world
stand in awe of Him. 
--Psalm 33:8

When we come into this sweet relationship, we are beginning to learn
astonished reverence, breathless adoration, awesome fascination,
lofty admiration of the attributes of God and something of the
breathless silence that we know when God is near.

You may never have realized it before, but all of those elements in
our perception and consciousness of the divine Presence add up to
what the Bible calls "the fear of God."...

There are very few unqualified things in our lives, but I believe
that the reverential fear of God mixed with love and fascination and
astonishment and admiration and devotion is the most enjoyable state
and the most purifying emotion the human soul can know.  Whatever
Happened to Worship?, 30-31.

"Oh Lord, let me reach these heights in my worship today--
astonished reverence, breathless adoration, awesome fascination,
lofty admiration, breathless silence--let me experience that
'reverential fear of God' this morning. Amen."

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D DAY THE 6TH OF JUNE.
So many brave Christian  Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen came into the Lord's Prescence that day, so suddenly life was snuffed out.
Normandy was a terrible place to be, and the bravery there was incredible, thank God for those who are willing to stand in the breach.

http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/o/v/ovhearts.htm

So many times do I forget to say "thank-you" for my rich heritage of freedom and acknowledge the great sacrifice of D-day. 


Sometime in the darkness of night our pastor's cars were broken into..glasses broken out, etc.  This is the 5th time this year.  He asked for prayer for the offenders and that they might someday come to the saving knowledge of our Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ.  He says he's going to leave a Bible in the car and maybe they will get it the next time. 

Ruth Ann  what a nice praise report on your headaches! 

Marilyn  I am proud of you and your Paint Shop Pro. Is it a program you buy or do you get it all on-line.  One day.......I'm going to get busy and stay on-line long enough to learn.

God's blessing to all.            kathy

Yes, Larry.  It does seem that I have been traveling a lot lately but I do believe I have come to a screeching halt.  The dance recital was fabulous and I got to see the 14 year old...6'2"...pitch some in a baseball game.  They lost, tho.

Thank you, Karma, for the analogies on the trinity.  I had to do it, too!  Ivalou and I had a great time with her daughter. Jo, and her family.  Jo babysits and it was fun to spend a day with an 11-year-old, 5-year-old, a 4-year-old, three 2-year-olds and a 10-month old.  Guess which one was the most trouble/problem?  Yep, the 11-year-old.  But then it was the first day of no school!!!

Jerry trimmed some more bushes while I was gone.  The kitties remembered me.  Jerry mowed the grass also.  Now I owe him some more food!!! 

Church was awesome today.  It was switch Sunday!  The Senior church and Teen church switched rooms again.  The Senior are back in the santuary with soft padded chairs!!!!  I worked the lights today for a man that is on vacation.  I like the lighting in the santuary...over thirty lights to play with.  Every thing went smooth.  Then Jerry and I had Mexican for lunch.  He is watching NASCAR and I am catching up on here.
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"I know things are tough right now, but just remember, every flower that ever bloomed had to go through a whole lot of dirt to get there!"

  Hello to everyone from Nashville, Tennessee, the home of Country Music.

We had a very good Bible class this morning and also morning worship.  For forty years I was in the pulpit most every Sunday and also teaching Bible classes.  I am enjoying these years now without those responsibilities.

Good to see Pat with a very good devotion,  Sue, Sonja, Larry, Ruth Ann, Marilyn, Janet, Chris and Margit, and Kathy. P.s. and Etta Sue who came in while I was typing.

A happy birthday to Kat and also to Troy.

I remember D. Day very well sixty years ago.  I was in high school, seventeen years old.  I joined the Navy two years later just as Germany surrendered and was training as an Aviation Radioman when the Japanese surrendered later that same year.  Fortunately for me I missed the action by being being born in 1927 rather than 1924.

Rom 8:26-28
26   In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express.
27   And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints in accordance with God's will.
28   And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.  (NIV)[/b]

God has been so good to me and given me so many wonderful blessings.  This morning we sang,  "God is so Good."  And I thought of how true that is.  It is wonderful to be a Christian and to have the peace which passes understanding.


--- Old Papa John          <:))))><<   
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Happy BIRTHDAY[/color] Troy and Kat!
I'm with you, Papa John.  I still preach occasionally, but it's very nice not to have the pressure every week.  I also remember D Day.  I was 11, and I guess I missed everything by 4 or 5 years.  His timing is the best timing.

Quote"Oh Lord, let me reach these heights in my worship today--
astonished reverence, breathless adoration, awesome fascination,
lofty admiration, breathless silence--let me experience that
'reverential fear of God' this morning. Amen."

May that always be my prayer too.  May it be the prayer of more and more who go by the name Christian in our day.

Larry, yes the shortbread was unveiled today.  The shower went better than expected.  We were only expecting a small turnout and had almost 30 people present.  Not too much was left over, and the gifts for the bride were beautiful!  I'm glad it's over though.  Now only the wedding remains.

Time to relax for the evening.  I think I will sleep very well tonight after this busy day.

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Hope you've had a great day.




Hey everyone I have posted more psp.

HAPPY 15TH BIRTHDAY, TROY!!  Give your "old" mom a hug for me! ;D ;D ;D

Thank you everyone for the happy birthday wishes!!!  ;D :) :D

QuoteToday is also my son's Birthday.  He is 15. Wow, do I feel old.

HAHA, Soni - wait until he's 52!!!  Or your youngest is 43!!!  That's when you feel old!   ;D

hello everyone,
be in prayer for my family please as we are going through a rough time with my sister adn domenic.. thats's what's keept me busy most of the day... traveling..... oh well ttyl
Sarah
thanks for the congrats on my test i'm so relieved to have 1/2 my test done

Quote from: Jeanne Lee on June 06, 2004, 09:27:46 PM

QuoteToday is also my son's Birthday.  He is 15. Wow, do I feel old.

HAHA, Soni - wait until he's 52!!!  Or your youngest is 43!!!  That's when you feel old!   ;D

Hey JEANNE!!  My youngest is 43!    ???  But I don't feel old [much]    ::)

Sorry, I just had to say that.   :P 
I hope everyone has been having a really terrific weekend and enjoying good or renewed health.

I've missed several opportunities to say WELCOME and HAPPY BIRTHDAY and I hope y'all will forgive me.   :-[  Things are beginning to level off here and hopefully I will be able to relax a bit more than in the past several months.  I have been browsing the 'net and found several places where I can read devotions and commentaries from some of the great scholars and ministers.  Sometimes I get to reading and browsing and lose track of the time I've spent online.   :-[  Usually a phone call will remind me that I need to disconnect for a while!

Not many messages in here during the past 24 hours.  I hope we see it increase tomorrow.

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