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I actually didn't do too much today except go to the bank. 

Nancy called and said she was sore but was doing fine. 

I called and made reservations for next Thursday to see a live musical at BearCreek Farms in east central Indiana and to stay in the Whirlpool Suite at the Super 8 in Portland, Indiana.  Remember me winning second in the Indiana Historical Society Photo Contest?  Both of those above were part of the winnings along with two $6 coupons off of two lunchs and if I buy ½lb of fudge, I get 3lbs.  (Like I really need that  )  So Ivalou and I are going on an outing next week. 

And I called my step-daughter to wish her Happy Birthday.  I was surprised.  She is divorced.  I didn't know that.  She is the one that lives about 45 minutes away.  I may have to go see her soon. 

That's it for Indiana!!

What a great message tonight, Etta Sue.  Thanks!

I'm not feeling well today so have been very scarce.  I'm off to my bed now.

But first I thought I'd share with you a photo taken by Kevin and he got Photo of the Week on Photography Cafe!

I'll get the post from there to show you.

From Kevin:

"What a great honor to have my picture chosen.  I am originally from southwest Louisiana, a waterfowl paradise.  It has always been a dream of mine to be able to shoot water birds, and to put them in a frame and not in a pot with onions and garlic.  No, we don't eat swans in Louisiana!

I found this big bird in a pond not too far from the Kintai Bridge, where several ducks were preening and keeping a wary eye on me.  Suddenly, the big swan showed up and got really close, maybe hoping for a handout.  The sun was just peeking through the trees to my right and provided some nice light, almost a bit too much for the white feathers, but a couple of the shots looked quite nice.  I chose to convert it to black and white simply because I didn't like the color of the pond water.  It looked nice, so I did my routine sharpening thing and that was that.

Here's the data, for you folks who like that sort of stuff.

- Aperture Priority @ f4.5
- Exposure Bias, -1/3
- ISO 100
- Lens, EF 135 F2L
- Camera, Canon Digital Kiss N (350D/Rebel XT)
- RAW, Converted to JPEG using DPP, then processed a bit in PS CP
- "white bird" is the direct translation of the Japanese word for "swan"

Again, thank you so much for this special honor.

Kevin"



CONGRATULATIONS KEVIN!

Please leave a comment in Kevin's album and also in our POTW Archive area.  We all appreciate comments!



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Also, must tell you that Sam (Bircher) has chosen the topic for the next Mini Challenge and I'll get that set up tomorrow.

i just finished about 2 hours worth of online homework so i'm done for another week.... or so... anyways i'm still around and doing well... my friend that is dying is going to get married on saturday so that should be exciting... however i have to work so i won't be able to attend  anyways i have starred at this computer screen for 2 hours and am ready for bed besides that the temp is steadily falling way down below freezing and my joints say that its time for more meds and lots of sleep i'll return tomorrow *i guess thats actually later today* to talk more if i have free time before work... adios ya'll
Sarah

Good Morning. Wow I am finally able to see the weather thingy's so I put mine back up.

Great to see you here Pat but sorry to hear that you are not feeling well.  I will keep you in my prayers.

I am taking Jan to thePodiatrist this morning and this evening is the Caregivers Apperciation dinn Eureka. I took her there last year and I am taking her again this year.

Wow Kevin that is such a wonderful photo.

TTYL

God is washing and refreshing the earth this morning.  I think that punctuates the season change.  Pat - at least there'll be no more mowing this season!  So if you can recover from that one, then you're in the clear!  Well, gotta go, 'cause we'll be lunching at the Sr. center today.  They'll be having chicken pizza!

Hi everyone.  We are having a temperature drop and it went down 10 degrees in a three hour time this morning. 

Today is Calvin Cove and I also need to get busy on fixing up the CD's with the midi files converted to MP3s for the songs we sing at Calvin Cove.  I think I have mentioned that I am going to give this up after Christmas but want them to have music to use when the sing.  It will also give the director the option of doing this when it fits into her program rather than when I am there.

Etta Sue, thanks for the devotional for today. 

Kevin, that is quite an outstanding photo and such a contrast of light and dark.

Hope everyone has a good day.

Kevin:  Your swan picture is just outstanding! 

Larry:  Would you believe that Don was able to take out all of the vinyl flooring yesterday?  It wasn't too difficult. 

We are going to just dilly dally today as next week the chaos begins.  Actually, we will start boxing up everything in the kitchen cabinets to get that cleared and ready for take-down & the cabinets are going to be recycled (most of them) to go into a rental unit belonging to a friend.  I am going to try to talk Don into helping me look for Christmas gifts for the grands because we will be so occupied from now on. 

In talking with a gal just introduced to us this week, she has already visited our church - loves the organ music and likes to sing.  We didn't know she was there because they go to a different service but they don't want to join anything until they visit more churches.  They were so active in their home church in another state that they want to get into things slowly. 

Al"  How nicely you put it - cleaning & washing this earth.  I am afraid that we need a lot more washing in today's society. 

Carol

Good Morning from a wet and cold island.  That is a great devotional, Etta Sue.  I wish some of our gov. leaders would take it to  heart!

What a terrific photo, Kevin. I love your photography.

We took Squeek (cat) to the vet at 9 A.M. for her yearly shots and check-up.  She was not pleased

Yest. I went and had the much delayed Laser Treatment on one of my eyes to try and reduce the pressure.  Have Glaucoma and can't use the drops.   The second eye will be done in a few weeks.  Also will have to have the catarracts removed next year sometime....if there is ever any opening to get it done.  Use a magnifying glass for most things now.  Ever tried holding a book and page magnifier in one hand while petting a cat with the other?  Thank goodness for zoom on the computer.....

Not much to talk about.  Have gone carpet bowling a couple of times, went to Victoria for errands.  Same old same old.  Wendy has not been well and so do some of the necessary things she can't take care of....Amanda is also ill with a virus and home today.  Seems the whole valley has viruses right now.  Can't get our flu shots for another week.   Not available. 

I have just finished a really nice book 'Finding Noel', written by the author of 'The Christmas Box' and 'A Perfect Day.'  If you are going to read it, have a box of tissue handy.  Richard Paul Evans is the founder of The Christmas House foundation and he writes the nicest books.

We had lots of kids for Halloween and I gave out the candy for Wendy.  It means going up and down the stairs lots.  Got to get a treat myself....you know what that saying is, "Chocolate is God's apology for broccoli."  Wouldn't mind another serving.....

Pleasant Day/Evening all and God Bless.

Liz

Hi Everyone,

  Thanks for the kind words about my photo.   Just blessed with good timing, good light, and a big bird that was showing off real close to me.

Thank you Etta Sue for the good Word today.

I'm continuing through Hebrews 1 this morning (it's Friday morning here).  Let me share what I read with my mug o' dark roast just minutes ago.

Regarding angels he says,

The messengers are winds,
   the servants are tongues of fire.

 But he says to the Son,

   You're God, and on the throne for good;
      your rule makes everything right.
   You love it when things are right;
      you hate it when things are wrong.
   That is why God, your God,
      poured fragrant oil on your head,
   Marking you out as king,
      far above your dear companions.

In His Grip,
Kevin

Liz, I must say again---I love your posts!  You always maintain a sense of humor even in the midst of problems.  Good for you!  I also love Richard Paul Evans' books, must look for the new one.  I need to go to the library and see what I can find, as I have sort of gotten out of the reading habit these past few months, and I miss it.  Just seems like there is always too much to do!!

Carol, sounds like you and Don are making great progress on your renovation.  There always seems to be a project waiting in the wings, huh?

Larry, I'm sure the Calvin Cove folks will miss you, but it is so thoughtful of you to prepare the music so they can continue their singing.  You are a blessing.

Etta Sue, such nice prizes you won!  Enjoy!!  Good devotional, too.

Al, I hope God chooses to wash our area sometime soon, too.  I like the way that sounds.

Hi, Marilyn.

Sarah, your friend getting married at this time reminds me so much of the book "A Walk to Remember."  I like thinking that the miracle of love saved that girl's life (they didn't say that she died, right?) and maybe your friend will also receive a miracle.  God bless.

I had a most frustrating morning, taking Beth to the doctor and dealing with all that involves.  Wound up crying all the way home, unloaded the frustrations on my loving and patient spouse, and ended up with a stress headache.  Should have talked to myself, prayed more, taken deep breaths..........all of the ablove.  It wasn't Beth, just her awful situation...........

Pat I hope you are feeling much better by now.  We need our Admin. healthy and happy.

Kevin, that swan photo is just breathtaking!!  Congratulations!

Well I am ready go leave to go pick up Jan and of course it is raining  very steady not just sprinkling either.

Take care everyone. I am outta here.

Now I don't see the Weather gizmo's anymore oh well. That was short lived.

CU~Manana

QuoteMarking you out as king,
      far above your dear companions.

Kevin - is that the "Message" version?  My NKJV reads, "Therefore God, Your God, has anointed You with the oil of gladness more than Your companions."  There's no hint in the Greek at that point that the "anointing" is referring to an anointing as king.  What do you think about it?

We have had lots of wonderful rain and wind today.  In a break, I ran out and got the last of the ripening tomatoes.  I don't think the green ones will make it.  Looks like rain is here for awhile.

Pat, I'm sorry you're not feeling well.  Please hurry and feel better soon.

We have a new Challenge!

Sam (Bircher) asked that our new topic be entitled "Thanksgiving".

I'm stopping by to say goodnight.

I pray tomorrow is not such a difficult day.  Joy cometh in the morning!

Motherhood is a job that never ever ends.  And for some, it never gets any easier, either.    But God is good, and He will see us through.

 ;)Good evening to all.

   I know that you have been continuing to pray for my wife and I.  The Lord is so good to us as we have just returned from a beautiful trip to the south Caribbean Cruise which was agift to us by my sister -in law.  I never dreamed that I would get to do this kind of a trip and go to so many different ports.  God is so great and he has made so much beauty on this earth and we saw some of it the last couple of weeks. Praise his name.

Etta Sue.  Thank you for your devotional they are always so good.

Pat.  I am sorry to here that you are not feeling good we will pray for you, so dont do to much.

Kevin.  That is a beautiful picture I have always loved swans they are such a beutiful bird.

Could you all remember the family of a police officer who pasted away last week and was only 52 years old he died of cancer and also a lady who died on Sunday her family mourning this loss thank the Lord they were Christian.

May the Lord richly Bless you all the rest of this week. Goed.

Quote from: Al Moak on November 02, 2006, 09:00:03 PM

QuoteMarking you out as king,
      far above your dear companions.

Kevin - is that the "Message" version?  My NKJV reads, "Therefore God, Your God, has anointed You with the oil of gladness more than Your companions."  There's no hint in the Greek at that point that the "anointing" is referring to an anointing as king.  What do you think about it?

Al,

Yes, it is the Message.

I don't know what Dr Peterson would say or why he chose to go that route.  My thoughts are that it should be read in context with the previous "verse" where the writer certainly spoke of the kingship of Messiah.

But about the Son he says,
   "Your throne, O God, will last forever and ever,
     and righteousness will be the scepter of your kingdom.NKJV

Throne, scepter, and kingdom, are all kingly possessions, and anointing, if traced back to 1 and 2 Samuel, Psalms, and elsewhere, was used to designate Israel's kings, and throughout Psalms pointed to royal lineage, in particular, the lineage of Messiah.

So given all that, I don't see a problem with interpreting it as Dr Peterson did when considering what is inferred in the previous verse and the importance of kingship in this letter.  But as you pointed out, the greek in verse 9 alone, would not translate or refer to an anointing as king.

It would be interesting to contact Dr Peterson to hear his thoughts, don't you think?

Gripped,
Kevin

Good Morning I will be getting ready to go to workout shortly but  I am here just to say Good Morning.

No exercise for me today, I suddenly have a cold.  Most of all, I feel bad about missing grandsons hockey game tomorrow morning because it would be ridiculous to go.  But - I am so glad that I have time to fight this cold before my 2nd. cataract surgery.

Janet:  You are so right about motherhood never ending!  Love the saying "Joy comes in the morning".  May your day - week - month and so on be joyful.

Pat:  Wishing you a quick recovery.

Carol

Good morning!  I do truly feel the joy of the Lord today.  Aren't you glad that JOY is not the same as HAPPINESS?  JOY comes from a relationship with and a trust in God, while HAPPINESS is largely dependent on our circumstances.

So, while the circumstances for my daughter Beth continue to deteriorate in the natural, I can have JOY knowing that God loves her even more than I ever could, and that He will take care of her.  He is so good, gives us good gifts in good ways, and will never leave us nor forsake us.  Praise His wonderful Name.

Carol, sorry about that cold getting you, hope it passes very quickly!

I have been invited over to my friend Burla's house for coffee this morning.  She lives on the other side of the highway, maybe 3 miles East of us.  That will be a real treat.  Christian fellowship is always so encouraging.

See you later!

Brrrr! It's cold in Indiana. Ivalou called this morning and we are going out to lunch and to a movie.  "Flicka" was suggested along with another.  So this ought to be fun.  It has been awhile since going to the movies for me. 

My step-daughter called me last night and just now, this morning.  Seems her and one of her sisters wants information about their Dad that I don't know anything about....ancestery things.  And all of Bud's brothers and sisters are deceased also.  So they are going to have to rely on others sources for information.  But it was great to talk to her.  Mary is one out of five kids that I am the closest to and have contact with. 

I had better get moving.  Even though it is bright and sunny, I know it is cold out there....brrrr!

Hi everyone.  I just finished lunch.  Went to the senior center in our little town this morning for coffee at 7 am.  As soon as I got home I went to Fry's Electronics as they are opening a new store on the other side of Atlanta and were having a very nice sale.  I bought $138 worth but there is $86 of rebates on the items I purchased. 

Not much new here today.  It was about 37 degrees this morning and only into the higher 40s at this time.  Just plan to rest this afternoon and then work on a music project for Calvin Cove.  This is slow work but I have the tools I need to do the job.

Janet, it is perfectly fine to shed those tears to relieve the tension.  After all those are a gift from God.  Sorry to read that Beth isn't doing well and know that has to be so hard on you to see this happening.

Etta Sue, I haven't been to a movie in a long time  Hope you find an enjoyable movie.  Everytime I think about going I look at the listings and decide there is nothing worth the time and effort or that I want to spend my money on. 

Carol, sorry to read of your cold and hope it doesn't linger.  Glad to read that the flooring came up without a great deal of toil.  It sounds like you all have quite a project planned.

Kevin and Al, interesting discussion.

Time for my nap.  This is one of the benefits of being retired.

Quote:  Wear a smile and have friends, wear a scowl and have wrinkles.

Speaking of movies, have any of you yet seen One Night With the King or Facing the Giants?  Both are Christian movies, and I'm hearing glowing reports about them.  I want to see both of those.  But we very, very seldom go to movies.  I'll sure make an effort to get to those when they come to this area, though!

 
   Hi again I thought  I would just say hi and the weather is cool here it is in the 40 s- Fh. so it still very hard getting used to being back in the cold climate compared to where we just came from.

Pat.  If you come on today I do hope that you are feeling  better.

To all others on site we will be praying for you. God bless.  Gord.

Kevin - yes indeed, it would be highly interesting to talk to Dr. Peterson!  My feeling about translation, though, is fairly simplistic - my rule would be translate only what is plainly indicated by the words used, and leave the interpretation to God and to those of His servants who truly seek His truth.  I do see what you're saying, though, and the idea of kingship surely is not foreign to the passage.

Quoteleave the interpretation to God and to those of His servants who truly seek His truth.

Leaving the interpretation to God I can see, but who can decide who are His servants who "truly seek His truth", and those who are not? 

When I'm really studying a concept or something that has jumped out at me, I like to use several translations including KJ, JKJ, NIV, Message, Living, etc...you get the picture.  I know that there are those who have studied greek, hebrew, and know waaaay more than me.  The most important is to know that God is able to reveal His Word.  We have the Holy Spirit right here in us, we have the Mind of Christ.  Truth will always rise to attention when we are surrendered to God, willing to learn and willing to relearn when necessary.   I hope I am.  I think one of the things that really bother me is when Scripture is used out of context.   That can be done in any version. 

I guess I don't want to get carried away.

My sister is home for the weekend.  She loves her job and the couple she takes care of, and the house they live in.  Very old and well kept, with huge rooms, huge furniture.  She said the headboard of her bed is halfway to the ceiling, it is so tall, and she has to jump up some to get on the bed. She snuggles down just like a princess.  A child of the King.

Nita

Hey there Nita ... I understand what you are saying and I know your heart.  I believe Holy Spirit can teach us all things and He will ... Nuff said.

I have been in contact with my daughter Joy and plans are shaping up.  I think I will be seeing her on the day after Thanksgiving when she will drive up from Sacramento and we will then go together to visit with her sister and her girls in Spokane.  Other things will be happening but the agenda is not written in stone as yet so .... whatever!!!  haha

I'll be busily getting things around here spruced up... stuff just keeps needing attention and I just keep needing to pay that attention I guess. 

Y'all take care.....