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Morning Devotional...


For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that ye through His poverty might be rich.
2 Corinthians 8:9

Here is a concept that escapes our understanding.

How rich was the Son of God?

He owns everything! Yet by His own act of will He gave it all up and became as poor as anyone had ever become.

Why? That we who were utterly destitute might become as rich as He is.

Such grace! That is the One we love and serve.

Are we availing ourselves of the wonderful riches of Christ?

Let us thank Him today for His abundant grace toward us.
--Crawford Paul

This is a beautiful devotional.

Thank you

Dear Karma..........

Our language can indeed have many meanings, and even though we may have read another's post that was clearly written, the opposite might well have been what that person was saying.  I'm not making excuses for myself when I say I read your post and understood what (I) thought it meant.  Obvously I read it wrong.  Please forgive me for having caused you to write your beautiful apology.  No Christian could ever have said it better, or with more love.  Our Lord's Holy Spirit is always present to guide those of us who truly love Him, and we both do with all our hearts, and because of this we both can put this behind us and consider it as having never happened.

Thank you for your explination.

Great big {{{{{HUGS}}}}} Lee!

Hi Pat & Lee and Welcome Suzanne-

I haven't seen you post much Lee -where have you been? Anyway-ive missed your post-
I am really tired tonight because I did alot of errands today and never did get my grocery shopping done lol..I will do that tomorrow.
Our family has been under the weather for the last 5 weeks-please pray that we will get better and kick all these yucky bugs were having-tonight my stomach hasn't felt well
Judy B. I am sorry about Melaura not feeling good-tell her that I will let Lindsey write her tomorrow-Moms been a computer hog lately lol.
Hugs to the both of You..

Sonja-what are you swatting with lol.
Have a good night..
Rachelle

This hymn is at the request of Judy B..........
Only the second letter of the three title words are given.

"_h______ _h_____ is _h___"

Rachelle..............

You are suffering the affects of "Motherhood".  Others in this forum have the same affliction (bug), Judy, Karmat, Sonja, and...........

The three places most likely to catch a bug is #1, Parents at home with children.  #2, School teachers.  #3, Passengers on a plane (Everyone shares the same circulated air with one passenger with a cold).

FullyFocused ...........
Welcome to CP.  Your children look like "Chips off the old block".  (Meaning: very handsome children)

Oh, Pat, I still love that hymn "Till the Storm Passes by".  My OASIS choir at church sings that one sometimes.  Hi Lee and Suzanne.  I see you are still up too.  I couldn't sleep so I came here to visit awhile.  

Suzanne, I see you are from Arkansas.  I grew up there but have lived in NM for "eons" it seems!  We went to Arkansas in October to visit my family and some friends.  Some at Bryant, Diamond Head, Arkadelphia and Nashville.  It was a wonderful trip, the weather perfect and we had a good time.  Came home worn out though!  Getting too old for those long trips.  Hubby got the gout a day after we returned home, and now he has it again.  

I hope all have a wonderful worship service tomorrow, the Lord's Day.  Maybe I should say today - as it is after midnight now.  

Take care,
Janice

Hi, FullyFocused.  You came in while I was composing my post.  You have beautiful children!  
Hope you enjoy it here.  

Hi Janice and Fully Focused
Yes Janice I grew up in Arkansas (El Dorado). The weather isn't so great tonight (rain, rain, rain)!! and hot

Fully Focused I am a member of DP Challenge too! I just clicked on someones link and it brought me to this wonderful site. Your children are beautiful

Good morning The Lord's Day 8.40 AM

Pat thank you for the devotional this morning and for
the two hymns yesterday and tomorrow

It is very foggy here in Holland

I have on this moment no news it is early and Sunday
My father is coming
I must hurry i go to the church

You are chosen of the Lord
                         To sing His Highest praise,
                          And througt the melody of song
                          To show His wondrous ways.
                                                             Anon

I WISH YOU ALL A BLESSED SUNDAY
BYE AND LOVE  RIA

WELCOME BAMABELLE TO CP

WELCOME FULLY FOCUSED TO CP

                      RIA

9.15 a.m. England.

Goodmorning everyone..
Lovely Pat thanks!
Thinking of "Ivory Palaces" brings to mind the opposite..."Prison cells" and the fact that here in England it is "Prisoners Day".  Perhaps we could spare a thought for all prisoners everywhere, that they may come to know the love and mercy of Our Heavenly Father towards them ...through the Saving blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

Welcome Bamabelle and Fully Focused


Margit Get that chauvenist to take you out for Christmas dinner...He's got mothballs in his pockets!

Have a wonderful "Lord's Day" and a time of Peace.
In Jesus' Name.
Jenny X

Hey, Jenny it must be my Scottish blood lol!
A blessed Lord's day to you all, we are off to worship Him with the rest of the flock.

Chris...Shush!  You will upset our dear brother Iain!
He's not a typical Scot....no he isn't!
Anyway bro. Chris, that's no excuse. Get that wallet out and treat Margit. I will expect a report from her.  We "girls" gotta stick together, yes?

Jenny

FULLY FOCUSED!!!

Good morning.  I see we have a couple of newcomers!  Great to see Suzanne posting.  

I am all ready to leave for church.  Jerry sent me an IM saying it is foggy out there.  I can see it through my door window as I look toward Ivalou's house.  Some say fog is 'thick as soup'.  I don't mind that.  But when it gets 'thick as gravy', then I am ready to store the car in the garage.


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"Perhaps you have heard of the little boy who prayed, 'Father, forgive us our trespasses, as we give it to those who trespass against us.'"

Etta Sue Fog Thisk as soup or Thick as gravy?  Haven't heard the latter.   Now talk to Jerry about Ice Fog!  That is a treat to drive in! ! ! NOT!  I had that "treat" driving from Michigan through to Walcot Iowa!

I am not going to list all the newbies, just say WELCOME  

Jenny I enjoyed the banter.  Have a good Lord's Day all you folks across the pond.  

Mornin' Ria.

Rachelle I will get Mel to check her messages, there is one already fron another friend.

Pat we are praying for you and your neighbour.

Lee great clues.  Way to go brother!

I am off to get ready for church.  Today is Lord's supper or communion.  So I need to search my heart, and prepare.

Bye for now, Blessings
JudyB

Just a quick good morning to everybody!  Welcome aboard to FullyFocused, Bamabelle, and all the other newcomers.  We are so glad to have you here.  

It will probably be quite a bit later before I get the chance to check back in, so I just hope everybody has a great Sunday!  Worship God with all your heart and shine the light of Jesus to everyone you encounter.   (Try your best to be mistaken for Jesus )

Bye now!

Hi everyone.  In about 30 minutes Pat and I willl head off to Sunday School and  church.  

I want to welcome Suzanne, Bamabelle and Fully Focused to our site and it is great to see posting already from our new folks.  That is the way to become involved and get to know the folks here.  I live in the Atlanta, Georgia area.  We have a worldwide group here of folks who love Jesus Christ and we hope that our sharing of that love through our posting, photos and other expressions will help others come to know Jesus as their Lord and Saviour and lead them into greater maturity in the Christian walk here on earth.  

Judy, sure sorry to read of your foot slipping off the brake and your little accident in the car dealership.  

Etta Sue, I like your new welcome sign.  It certainly stands out.  In fact, I like all of the graphics you talented folks make with PaintShop Pro.  Hope the fog clears there before you have to get on the road.

Lee, I am going to have to concentrate on your hymn puzzle.  

Pat, another good devotional message and thanks for the hymns.  I know these last days have been hard for you with your friend and neighbor being so critically ill.  I am sure your presence is a source of comfort to Larry's wife.  

I know I haven't addressed everyone posting today except through my general greeting, which is always inclusive of everyone, but have run out of time so will stop for now.  May God protect each of us this day.

WELCOME SUZANNE!!!!!

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Thank you for the nice welcome, Al. Your messages are always uplifting.

Suzanne

Hi Karen, It is nice to see you here.  I think your going to enjoy this place.  The folks here are real nice.  Your kids are beautiful and so are you.  My boys are 14 and 12 and I have two girls 5 and almost 2.  
I am just jazzed that you joined this site.  
Have you checked out the photography forum?  There is so much to look at in here.  Even recipes. hehehehe....
I hope you enjoy it here and I can't wait to see more of your photos.  
Sonja

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I am Marilyn from the Redwood (Northern) coast of California. I live next door to my youngest son Gilbert, his wife Sarah, and 2 g-kids, Savannah and Forest. I am 63 and work as a care giver to the elderly, well most are older than me.  

Jsut wanted to stop in to get my daily CP fix before I go to church. No rain at the moment but that can change. I will write more after church.

TTYL

Hi Suzanne it is great that you are posting.  I hope we get to know you better.  It is a great place to be as you have read I am sure.  Lab tech.?  I have a friend here who is in that proffession.  She likes it.  I am not sure how you all can work nights.  I would be totally wore out.  What is your user name on DPC?

I would be at Sunday School but my baby still has a fever and had got up in the wee hours.  I am a bit tired.  I think my cold is getting worse again.  Maybe lack of sleep is the cause.    I am going to try to make it to church.  

Hey karma! Do you go to practice with the church choir when you have a sore throat or a cold?

HI Lee, nice to see you posting again.  

Ria~Hi friend!  We don't get much fog here in our parts but if we did I would be out there with my camera just clicking away. I haven't had a chance to take pictures of fog.  I have seen some awesome photographs that have been taken in the fog.  It is my dream.  
Have a blessed day! ((hug))

Nards~Good advice, thanks for the reminder. I will try hard to shine the light!  

I guess, I should get upstairs and eat something.

Etta Sue, that is one awesome graphic you made there.  Looks like it took lots of work.  Beautiful, just beautiful!