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Morning Devotional...Yesterday,
Ken (from England) gave us a little outline of his pastor's sermon on Sunday and it was on Psalm 73. So this morning, I thought that we could go to our own "Songs of Worship" area and see what
Al Moak had to say on this wonderful psalm.
Psalm 73 (http://biblegateway.com/cgi-bin/bible?language=english&passage=Psalm+73&version=NKJV)
(Click to read this Psalm)
Psalm 73
This psalm should be mandatory instruction for every young person, because the problem dealt with here is faced anew in every generation. The problem is that the ungodly, those who don't believe there's a God Who cares about what happens here on earth, seem to be getting along just fine, whereas the godly, those who are committed to loving and serving God, seem to have many troubles and trials. That being true, the question always comes up - why should the godly continue in godliness?
The psalmist says that in facing this problem his "feet had almost stumbled; my steps had nearly slipped. For I was envious of the boastful, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked." He just means that he came close to giving up his godliness, that he almost decided to join company with the wicked - those he describes in vss. 1-14.
But though he almost left God, God did not leave him. On some particular occasion David went into the "sanctuary of God" (the temple or the tabernacle), and there, during meditation, God moved in his heart and mind to give him the answer to his dilemma (vs. 17). While he was there he considered what would become of the ungodly at their end, and that gave him his answer.
Regarding their end, he says, "Surely You set them in slippery places; You cast them down to destruction. Oh how they are brought to desolation, as in a moment! As a dream when one awakes, so, Lord when You awake, You shall despise their image."
Simply put, God HIMSELF will deal with them when the time comes. The ungodly are "dreaming," and when God "awakes" (when the time comes for Him to deal with their case), then - and only then - their destruction will be extremely swift and thorough. In other words, the psalmist doesn't have to concern himself with it - God Himself will take care of it – but in His perfect timing.
Thinking about that fact and about his former doubting, the psalmist is greatly disappointed with himself - "grieved" that he had had his doubts. He says he was "so foolish and ignorant; I was like a beast before You." But the important thing was that during his doubting, God didn't depart from him at all. He says, "Nevertheless I am continually with You; You hold me by my right hand. You will guide me with Your counsel, and afterward receive me to glory."
That's the important thing to be learned by all of us from this psalm: it is not we who hold onto God, but God Who holds onto us. We do not keep ourselves in His kingdom, but He keeps us in it - all the way. The psalmist's conclusion should be ours as well: "My flesh and my heart fail; but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever." We fail often, and we almost fail oftener, but God never fails, and so we shall be kept. The godly will experience, in all cases, the renewal of God.
That renewal is expressed in the last two verses of the psalm: "For indeed, those who are far from You shall perish; but it is good for me to draw near to God; I have put my trust in the Lord God, that I may declare all your works." He returns from his doubting, because God renews him, and when he returns, he "draws near to God" once again.
Now, let's sing this Psalm together. It's a good thing to sing scripture and what better scripture than the Psalm we've been meditating on!Psalm 73 (http://christianphotographers.com/sounds/westminster.mpga)
(Click to hear music)
1 YEA, God is good to Israel,
To each pure-hearted one.
2 But as for me, my steps nigh slipped,
My feet were almost gone.
3 For I was envious, and grudged
The foolish folk to see,
When I perceived wicked men
Enjoy prosperity.
4 For still their strength continues firm;
Their death of bands is free.
5 Not troubled they like other men,
Nor plagued, as others be.
6 Therefore their pride, like to a chain,
Them compasseth about;
And, as a garment, violence
Doth cover them throughout.
7 Their eyes stand out with fat; they have
More than their hearts could seek;
8 They mock, and lottlly of wrong
And of oppression speak.
9 They set their mouth even in the heavens
In proud and haughty talk;
Their boastful and reviling tongue
Upon the earth doth walk.
10 His people oftentimes for this
Look back, and turn about;
Since waters of so full a cup
To these are poured out.
11 And thus they say, How can it be
That God these things doth know?
Or, Can there in the Highest be
Knowledge of things below?
12 Lo these the wicked are, and yet
They prosper at their will
In worldy things; they do increase
In wealth and riches still.
13 I verily have done in vain
My heart to purify;
To no effect in innocence
My hands made clean have I.
14 For daily, and all day throughout
Great plagues I suffered have;
Yea, every morning I anew
Did chastisement receive.
15 If in this manner foolishly
To speak I would intend,
The generation of thy sons,
Behold, I should offend.
16 But when I thought this thing to know,
It was too hard for me,
17 Till to God's sanctuary I went;
Then I their end did see.
18 Upon a slippery place them set
Assuredly thou hast;
And down into destruction thou
Dost suddenly them cast.
19 How in a moment suddenly
To ruin brought are they!
With fearful terrors utterly
They are consumed away.
20 Even like unto a dream, when one
From sleeping doth arise;
So thou, O Lord, when thou awak'st,
Their image shalt despise.
21 Thus I was grieved in my heart,
And in my reins oppressed.
22 So rude was I, and ignorant,
And in thy sight a beast.
23 And yet, O Lord, I do abide
Continually with thee:
Thou dost me take by my right hand,
And still upholdest me.
24 Thou with thy counsel, while I live,
Wilt me conduct and guide;
And to thy glory afterward
Receive me to abide.
25 Whom have I in the heavens high
But thee, O Lord, alone?
And in the earth whom I desire
Besides thee there is none.
26 My flesh and heart do faint and fail;
But God doth fail me never:
For of my heart God is the strength;
My portion sure for ever.
27 For, 1o, they that are far from thee
For ever perish shall;
Them that forsake thee wantonly
Thou hast destroyed all.
28 But surely it is good for me
That I draw near to God;
In God I trust that all thy works
I may declare abroad.
Pat can you find out if there is a link for the Gaither song "Angles Watching Over You"?
I am heading for bed and a big day again tomorrow.
Night Night
Love to all
Judy
Hi It's me..I just wanted to say to Janet, that I am praying for you that God would give you the right words and that he would help Beth and give her the peace that God can only give..
Praying for the both of you.
Hi to Pat , Lee, Sonja, Meika,Nards, Iian and all the others.(Im sorry I can't remember the names lol.Ive had a busy day with school and getting housework done. Plus, trying to catch up on lessons.
I might be catching a cold as the rest of the bunch have had it..Yuk!
My song comes from a song on the cd called overcoming anxiety..The Lord keeps giving this song to me during my sleep at night..
God Cares for You..
Therefore I tell you
Do not be anxious
About your life
What you shall eat, Or what you shall drink
Nor about your body
What you shall put on
Is not life
More then food
And the body
More then clothing
Look at the birds of the air
They neither toil nor reap
Nor gather into barns
Yet your heavenly Father feeds them.
Are you not of more value than these
And which of you
By being anxious
Can add one cubit
to his span of life.
STORY!!!!I would have said it sooner but you guys are so talkative, I couldn't get the word in edgewise!!!!!!
Geesh, it wears a body out just reading all the posts!!!
But what lovely thoughts about angels. I have never seen one....that I know of. I have never talked to one...that I know of. But I have felt their presence.
And about us getting new bodies when we get to heaven....I AM ASKING FOR A SIZE 6!!!!!! ;D :D ;D
Janet ~ I am so sorry to hear about Beth. Janet, I know it will be hard to do...you do have God with you but I think you ought to tell Beth. I know when my mother was pronounced terminal, she asked us. We told her. It was hard on us kids but later it was easier. We all could prepare ourselves openly about her leaving us. We would even joke about it or at least, she would. There was lots of snow on the ground and she would say it didn't bother her and never will. God surely doesn't have snow in heaven! But Janet, ask God...he will show you the way. I just know if it were me, I would want to know. Yes, I would live differently. My outlook would be different. My prayers are with all of you, sister.
Well, since this is tomorrow now then tonight I can post for tomorrow! I got my flu shot today. I printed all my Week 3 lessons...Rachelle and Pat? Do you print out your lessons? There were two lessons that were 40 pages long!!! I have used a ream of paper already and still have a week of lessons to go! I am tired now so it is beddy-bye for me!!!
Good morning to you folks across the pond!!!
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What two words are missing?
Just a---------------- with thee.
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Etta Sue.........You're cute ;)
Well, I MUST be tired. I fell asleep before I finished my job.
Sorry!
It's finished now.
I'm surprised to see you still up, Etta Sue! I print out my lessons. I don't like to toggle back and forth.
I haven't found the 40 page lessons though ... yet!
See? I know how to play!
Now, I'm REALLY going to bed.
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If I hadn't have lost a post, I would have said...CLOSER WALK first!!! :'( :-[ ??? ???
Pat..........
You were running. ;D G-------T---------B
Etta Sue......... :) :)
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I'll delete mine and then you'll be first!
Here is Ken's post from yesterday on Psalm 73...
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Last Sunday our Pastor preached on Psalm 73 which seems to sum up your thoughts completely. I too have felt like giving up, "In vain I have washed my hands" Whats the point. But thanks God the psalmist recovered himself and was saved from himself when he considered the BIG picture.
PS 73:13 Surely in vain have I kept my heart pure;
in vain have I washed my hands in innocence.
PS 73:14 All day long I have been plagued;
I have been punished every morning.
PS 73:15 If I had said, "I will speak thus,"
I would have betrayed your children.
PS 73:16 When I tried to understand all this,
it was oppressive to me
PS 73:17 till I entered the sanctuary of God;
I hope everyone reading this will read the rest of the psalm.
Ken
YEP.....YEP....YEP....
Gotta bee CLOSER WALK !
Now I really have to get some sleep. This is happening too often lately where I cannot sleep. I am tired and sleepy, lay down and promptly wake up! :( :( :(
Well night all, Good Morning Ria and Iain, and Jenny. Have a good morning, I will see y'all later.
JudyB
GOODMORNING FOLKS OVER THERE OR OVER HERE..WHEREVER!
THANKS PAT AND PASTOR AL. FOR THE FOOD FOR THOUGHT.
SPEAK LATER.
JUST A CLOSER WALK WITH THEE LORD I PRAY THIS DAY
WELCOME DEERHUNTER 16
RIA
Good morning all / Goedemoregen allemaal 11.15AM
Al thank you for the good devotional this morning
Pat thank you for the hymn Yesterday late and this morning
MY prayers are for Janet
Rachelle Thank you for the lovely words of the song
Judy B also thank you for your song
The coming night our time is going 1 hour back the end
of the summertime
My nose is stuffed up.
I have read this morning in OUR DAILY BREAD
Jesus loves you in spite of all the conditions that cause
thers to turn away.
He wants to change you to be like Him, but He loves you as you are and will never abandon you.
You are family; you will never, ever be alone
David Roper
Jesus shares your worries and cares
You'll never be left alone,
For He stands beside you to comfort and guide you,
He always looks our for His own.
Brandt
I wish you all a very good weekend
Bye for now
RIA
Dear Janet,
Sister, be assured that the prayers of all contributors to this board are being offered up for you and for Beth.
Pray very thoroughly about the best time to break the news to her, God will make the best timing available to you.
Our heart goes out to you at this time, but remember that although the pain is intense right now,He will make it easier to bear as the days go by, trust Him,
All our love and prayers,
Chris and Margit.
There is victory in praise.
Bless the Lord, o my soul,
And all that is within me,
Bless His Holy Name,
Bless the Lord o my soul,
And forget not all His benefits,
Who forgives all your iniquities,
Who heals all your diseases,
Who redeems your life from destruction,
Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies.
Who satisfies your mouth with good things,
So that your youth is renewed like the eagles.
Psalm 103.
Father enable us to hold on to Your great and precious promises given to your children in love,
Your great love and mercy is needed right now for those in physical and mental and emotional need of strength and healing, be gracious we pray and give us great victory in Christ our Master,
Amen.
well good morning to you all.....my,my,my...what a busy place this has been of late. and all you folks staying up so late...tsk tsk tsk..... ;D ;D ;D ;D
anyway.....my dear Janet....I am truly sad to hear of the latest news and of how heartbroken you are.....but dear one.....rest assured....that God knows what is best for all concerned and He is the lifter of your head and the perfecter of your faith...He knows you and Beth and He wants you to reach out to Him in this time of need....we are all praying for you....God bless you now.....
welcome to DEERHUNTER16 come in and sit back, read and join in when you can......if you can get a word in edgewise that is..... ;)
and also.... a BIG WARM WELCOME AND HUG TO MELAURA...SO HAPPY TO SEE YOU COME AND JOIN US HERE AT CP.....
well am off soon.....baby Simon and Allie will be coming home from the hospital today...so must get moving and tidy up a few things before that....God bless you all and have a wonderful day.
Paulette
:-[ Ms Janet,
I am not so wise as so many others here in so many things. But I do know well the pain of heart.
Many times I do not get asleep because as today, I have a very bad mares of the pain of past times. Even as I did have this pain, there is no pain more bad than to watch the ones I love in pain.
With this I pray you will know Ms Beth will be ok with what will be. I do think she must know what is truth. And I pray for both of you in this time of troubles. :-[
Mieka i know also what it is pain in your haert
i love you dear Mieka and i shall miss you when uou are living us.
Janet you also must have pain in your haert now but i
am praying for you
Al i wish that that i can hear you when you are preach
It is no more so cold in Holland it is raining sometimes
Etta Sue i also have never seen an angel i say always
we will see them when we are coming in heaven.
Have all a good afternoon and evening it is now 3.35PM here
Love you all
Hugs and Blessings RIA
Now Etta Sue. ........ If you are a size 6........no one down here will know you! We love you just the way you are! Also John just asked where you live I checked your Bio and told him. He has said that you really are not too far away and perhaps we can stop in for a )HOT) tea sometime. Woohoo wouldn't that be great?
Ria we turn our clocks back an hour tonught too. That gived us an hours extra sleep. After last night I will appreciate that!
Lee You deleted a post last night. WHY???? Please repost it?
Hey, gang! Just want to say a quick hello before I get the Saturday off to a start.
Hope everybody has a great day. I may get a chance to check in every now and then. Gotta see how the Tennessee Vols and the Carolina Tarheels do, so I'll be online sometime :-)
Also gotta work on my Depth of Field Tutorial that I have promised !!!
Great devotional, Pat/Al. We all have struggles like that, don't we. I am so grateful for the support of friends like you guys.
This is absolutely my favorite site of the entire World Wide Web.
Bye for now!
Good Morning: Thank you Pat and Al for the devotional this morning. and to Brother Ken for inspiring you to posts Al's teaching on Psalm 73.
Ria I have heard Pastor Al preach. I visited his church in August. It is a cozy little church, full of love and great people. The worship team is fantastic, and they sing mostly contemporary songs. everyone dresses casual, even Pastor Al. ;) I really enjoyed my visit there.
Brother Chris thank you for posting the first part of Psalm 103, that is another of my favorites that I read and quote often in my prayers for others.
Janet My prayers ar with you today and I am confident that the Holy spirit will give you the right words at the right time to tell Beth her prognosis. May the God of peace himself sanctify you both, spirtit soul and body, may you be found SOUND and blamless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. For He who calls you is faithful and will do this. 1 Thess:5:23-24
I have prayed this scripture over both of you.
Hi Jenny: How's are you feeling today.
Hi JudyB Hope you are able to sleep better tonight.
JudyB ~ Hey, that would be great!!!! I only live about 5.5 miles from I-69 at SR 13. I even have tea...although I drink coffee but like evening hot tea when it is cold during the winter.
Well, I had plans to go to a football game today at Anderson College...where Sarah's youth pastor used to live. My g-nephew plays for Hanover College at Madison, Indiana. BUT I said if it was cold...the cold fears me because of getting pleurisy once due to being so cold...or raining, then I wasn't going to go. It is raining. Not too cold...50°F but thunder and rain. Ivalou just called me and said she wasn't going either. So since it was around 1 a.m. when I got to bed, I feel a nap coming on this afternoon!!!!
God Bless All of You.....have a God Blessed Day!!!
Hi everyone and welcome to deerhunter16.
Janet, what a burden has been placed on your sholders. I feel Lee gave you very good advice. Beth is a mature person who has faced many medical hurdles in her life and now faces another large hurdle. However, it is not the end of her life and I would have to wonder if she doesn't already know that this is the outcome that lies ahead and perhaps it would be freeing to her to know she isn't bearing this by herself and could now talk about it freely. As a parent our heart breaks in not being able to fix it and make it better. So often all we can do is be there for the one we love so dearly. I so wish I had words to write that would help you all at this time to ease the pain and anguish. I will continue to pray for you all.
Today is our son's 40th birthday and he is coming over for dinner this evening.
Pretty quiet in here compared to the last few days.
Etta Sue~thanks for the encouraging words yesterday. I would have replied earlier but I wanted to share a song with you.
I can only Imagine
(mercyme)
Words and music by Bart Millard
I can only imagine what it will be like
When I walk by your side
I can only imagine what my eyes will see
When your face is before me
I can only imagine
chorus
Surrounded by your glory
What will my heart feel
Will I dance for you Jesus
Or in awe of you be still
Will I stand in your presence
Or to my knees will I fall
Will I sing hallelujah
Will I be able to speak at all
I can only imagine
I can only imagine
I can only imagine when that day will come
And I find myself standing in the Son
I can only imagine when all I will do
Is forever, forever worship you
I can only imagine
I can only imagine
Chorus twice
This song rocks! Our family will listen to songs at night and dance and sing together praising God.
We had a man visit our church who sang this song. He told us to close our eyes and listen. It was awesome. I could really feel God's presense in the church.
It was powerful!
I would like to say I would dance in his presence but I think I would be in awe of Him and be still.
Maybe after that I would dance for Him. ;D
Great study, Al. I am so thankful I am a christian!
We have a Chili feed at the camplex today at 2:00 we will be going to. Everyone in town gets together and makes a Big pot of chili and hot salsa. We towns people go around and try them all and vote for the best and the one who wins gets something. ::) Not sure what though.
They also have the kids from dance showing off their new moves. It will be fun. Hope you all have a good day!
Sonja
Mieka ~ I am glad you are eating american. I love it.
Janet ~ Bev wasn't told her condition because she preferred it that way. I knew 9 months that she would die and I kept quiet about it and when her time came I loved her enough to let her go home to the Lord by saying she could go with her mother who died six months before her. She took three deep but unusually easy breaths and was gone to us on earth, but she is getting things ready for us to come home to the Lords house and we will see her again there.
That song is awesome. Bernard sang it at my father's funeral almost two years ago. Eight days later, Travis was born, and a lot of times, I would sit in the recliner with him and listen to the radio. They played it almost every hour, and I would sing along to Travis. It kinda became "our song" and will always be special to me.
Another awesome and totally unexpected/unintentioned result of that song is that it is taking secular stations by storm. There was a station in TX (where Mercy Me is from) that called and wanted to interview Bart Miller because they were getting so many requests for it. Miller said he was a little nervous about doing a live on-air interview because one of the jockeys was openly homosexual and the other was openly not Christian, so he wondered if he was being set up. But he accepted, and they said that they just wanted to talk to him and find out what made that song so popular. Bart Miller didn't know, then the gay DJ said, "People are wanting something real. This song is real." or something like that.
Since then, I have heard various reports that it is on the most requested list of many secular stations across the country.
Point -- Many musicians water down their message to "crossover" to mainstream. BUT, let God have control, and He will take you across without diluting the pure message.
God is good. ALL THE TIME...
Janet, we are still thinking of you and praying for you. We do not know what the future holds, but we do know WHO holds the future, and if the prognosis is correct, then God, in his infinite, unexplainable, wisdom has a divine purpose that may not yield immediate earthly rewards, but someday, in eternity, Beth will see that God was using her. :-* and (((hugs))) to you adn Beth.
Hi Jerry!! My grandmother was the same way. If she had known how serious her condition was, the last few days she was coherent would have been extrememly worrisome for her.
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So good to see you posting again. I have missed your dry wit. You have made me cry this morning. I guess you have read where I am getting that new computer. I went all out on it. well all out at least for me. Anything on credit is all out for me. Haha. ;D
Sonja I love that song too. I saw a very crippled up man who could hardly get the words out sing that song on a praise program out of Texas. I can't remember the name of the program but it was Randy Phillips program. There was not a dry eye in the house as that man stood up from his wheel chair and sang those words, I get tears just telling you about it.
Karma I wish we could all hear a concert by Nards and his group. That would really be fantastic. Does he have any tapes or CD's that Ic ould buy from you?
Sonja that is a very nice song good words i love it
I have read Psalm 73
But the most i love Psalm 23 the last verses
Bt surely it is good for me
That i draw near to God;
In God I trust that all my works
I may declare alroad.
Chris but i also thank you for psalm 103 i also have read that but in my Dutch Bible that is a little bit easyer
for me
I wish you all a good afternoon and evening
There are coming friends to us.
Maybe i come back late in our evening
Bye Love Ria
Jenny...........
While you're on line i'd like to say hi kiddo.
Hi Sonja..... thank you for that lovely song, "I can only imagine". I heard it for the first time when someone, I think Kevin Pauls, sang it at Peoples Church.
It is wonderful and when there are troubles in our life, it helps us to IMAGINE WHAT IT WILL BE LIKE WHEN WE SEE JESUS! WOW. The present troubles will disappear.
Dear Janet..... I am so sorry to hear about your precious Beth. I will, along with others lift her up before the Father, who is the creator and sustainer of all things. I will pray that God will give you the words to tell her and the right timing. Also tell her that there are many people praying for her! I have Beth on my list. God can and does heal! Will pray also for YOUR heavy heart.
God Bless!
Love Ruthie :)
Larry.........
Quote:
QuoteI would have to wonder if she doesn't already know that this is the outcome that lies ahead and perhaps it would be freeing to her to know she isn't bearing this by herself and could now talk about it freely.
Spoken with wisdom.
I know im behind but this is what it is..CLOSER WALK
Rachelle
Folks I think it is true of us all that we would like a closer walk with our God. With that in mind I penned the following in the prayerful hope that it would be of assistance to one needy soul. It was --- ME!
And his servant came near, and spake unto him, and said, My father, if the prophet had bid thee do some great thing, wouldest thou not have done it? How much rather then, when he saith to thee, Wash, and be clean?'
2 Kings 5 : 13
The letter 'I' is right in the centre of two words, 'pride' and 'sin.' There is no doubt in my mind that the sin that plagues me most is pride. From it stems unbelief, murmuring, impatience and a multitude of other faults that make up the person writing this post.
Pride is a sin that must be dealt with on a daily basis. I know of a few fine Christians who have as part of their make up a very short fuse. Their temper can snap for the least thing and it is not a pleasant sight. They are more aware of their failing in that department than anyone and many have a real battle to keep their tempers under control.
If we do not make a serious attempt at curbing or censoring our sins then God will deal with us in a way that will leave us in no doubt as to what He is trying to achieve! Lessons in the school of faith can be very painful indeed!
The Bible tells us to mortify our sins (the deeds of the flesh) and as yet I have failed to accomplish this. I often become disheartened as a result.
Pride is difficult to deal with and almost impossible to mortify! The Lord Jesus Christ is our model and we strive to be like Him, yet I am all to aware of the need of more pruning in my own life.
I truly fear the pruning shears yet my heart desires to bear an abundance of fruit in this life and I am sensible enough to realise that I cannot have one without the other.
I do not ask for the knife, rather I shrink from it, however I have such an overwhelming desire within to shine for Christ that I am a bit more willing today to go through seasons of pruning that I once had been.
Pride will suggest that we do not have need of pruning. Pride tells me that there must be something more to the way of salvation that what is on offer.
Pride wants a part of it! Humbly accepting God at His word sparks a conflict within the soul. Salvation would be far easier for me to accept if my own works had a part to play!!!!
Perhaps it would have been better for me had I been born in Galatia!
Pride suggests that there must be some good work that I can do to merit God's favour. There must be something that I can do to wipe my slate clean. I just cannot accept that I am –in Christ - perfect in the sight of God and I have had no part to play!
Surely God cannot simply forgive me for all my sins and shortcomings every single day just because I confess them and do my best to turn from them. They are there!! Always with me, sin is part of me and no matter what I do I cannot shake it off.
The Bible and the message of salvation by grace through faith is just to simple to accept!! Surely there must be a catch!
It was all too easy for me to accept God's forgiveness when first I was saved but not now. I wholeheartedly accepted God taking me from darkness to light and that the blood of Jesus Christ, His Son cleaned me from all my sins.
That was then! Now that I daily sin against that same light I find it difficult to humble myself again and again to accept the same blessings!
OH! What a foolish, foolish man that I am!
I cringe when I think that my pride dare suggest to me that my way is better than God's way!!
It is all of grace, all of it! Away with pride, let it sink to the depths of the ocean and give me Christ as He is freely offered to me in the Gospel. I am clean today. I am saved for all Eternity. I do love the Lord with all my heart. I do want to serve Him for the rest of my days. His way is best and it is the only way.
Pride is a spoiler.
Naaman is typical of many who would be saved but will not! The man after all held a high ranking position as captain of the host of the king of Syria. Though he was a mighty man of valour he was a leper.
It is hard to imagine these two descriptions meeting in the one person but that is the way it was. News came to him of a man that could cure him of his leprosy so he heads for the home of Elisha.
What happened next floored Naaman. Pride in action and not a pretty sight! No way was he going to accept a message from a mere servant and he definitely was not going to dip himself in the Jordan.
It was just too much to ask, he was higher than that and he was not going to demean himself by following madcap instructions like washing in the river Jordan seven times!
You would think that a man would do anything to be rid of leprosy, but such is the nature of pride that it will not accept what is genuinely best for us! Ask me to dip in the Abana or Pharpar, my home rivers and I'll consider it, but not the Jordan.
Why are so many heading to a lost Eternity?
Because like Naaman they simple will not accept God's way of doing things. Even as Christians our days would be far happier and more productive if we started the day, God's way!
Thankfully Naaman was a man who would at least accept good counsel. His servant pointed out his folly and pride was eventually swallowed.
Having obeyed the command he emerged clean! The way that God cleanses can be enjoyed by all who are willing to confess their sins, turn from them and humbly accept that the sacrifice that Jesus made on the cross at Calvary was accepted by God as the perfect offering for sin.
The way of salvation is simple, it is us who complicate it.
Is God asking you today to do something great, or is He asking you to wash and be clean?
Sorry this is so longwinded folks.
Have a blessed weekend.
Special love to those whose hearts are sore this evening.
LOl
Your brother in Christ
Iain
The song I Can Only Imagine has an awesome video that goes with it. I had the awesome priveledge to watch it in Wal-Mart while I was visiting LA. CA. It is also one song that can draw me to tears every time I listen to it.
Hi, Its me again ...
How is everyone doing today? Its a beautiful day here in Northern, Idaho..Its sunny and blue skys although i little chilly.
I am going to ask for prayers for something that happened in this area yesterday-A guy went into a bar and shot 4 people and killed them and then committed suicide..Please pray for their families..I don't know them, but Jesus does and I think we should pray for them.
Today I finally finished my paint shop pro lessons for last week-and I need to catch up on some laundry still-Im calling st. vincints and having them come and get a load of things that I wanted to send to them. I am decluttering..We have all had colds here and so I am trying to get over that.
Janet, I am praying for you today and for Beth-Let Jesus wrap his loving arms around you and comfort you-I will continue praying for you.
Lee-have you had any snow in Hope yet? the kids wanted to go feed the deer last week but, we had alot of things to catch up on-they see your picture and keep saying is that the guy with the lamas? lol...So, how many do you have? Maybe you can take a photo and email it to me? jjoyfulhrt@aol.com
Wayne wants to know if you go through the game reserve to get to your place or do we go passed the game reserve? lol...
Pat-Have you finished your Lessons? I only got through 6 of them..
But, I am not doing anymore--I need to start on this weeks lessons.
Sonja-I love Mercy Me-Thank You for sharing that! Infact im putting it on now lol.
A Big HI to the rest of the gang.
Just a snatch of "Only imagine."
http://www.audiblefaith.com/pages/sg203020
Llamas. Lee do you sell any?
Iain, you may be feeling "down" but the Lord is still using you, Brother! Your message sure spoke to my heart today.
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Author: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915
Musician: William H. Doane, 1832-1915
I am Thine, O Lord, I have heard Thy voice,
And it told Thy love to me;
But I long to rise in the arms of faith
And be closer drawn to Thee.
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Draw me nearer, nearer blessèd Lord,
To the cross where Thou hast died.
Draw me nearer, nearer, nearer blessèd Lord,
To Thy precious, bleeding side.
Consecrate me now to Thy service, Lord,
By the power of grace divine;
Let my soul look up with a steadfast hope,
And my will be lost in Thine.
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O the pure delight of a single hour
That before Thy throne I spend,
When I kneel in prayer, and with Thee, my God
I commune as friend with friend!
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There are depths of love that I cannot know
Till I cross the narrow sea;
There are heights of joy that I may not reach
Till I rest in peace with Thee.
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Hi Rachelle... I'm working on Week 1 still. I was hoping to really go at the lessons tonight but I've been invited to a concert here in Guelph that I think might be nice to attend. I'm still "thinking about it" though.
That's just such a tragic happening in your area, Rachelle. The poor families of these dead folks. Yes, I'll be praying for them as they cope with this terrible tragedy.
Thanks so much for sharing that song, "Can You Imagine", Sonja. I've heard it and the words are really meaningful.
Saturdays in CP are never as busy as the days during the week I find. But we'll get back to the postings on Monday.
I'm sorry for not replying to everyone today. I forgot about this concert tonight and now I'm rushing around like a "chicken....." (and you know the rest!)
Here I am again, posting away. Pretty soon, our Mieka is going to call me a "Post Pig"!!!
I've posted a message down in our Book Nook that I'd be interested in know if anyone is interested in.
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POSTING FOR CHRIS...
For JudyB...
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I do and I have 95 acres for you to enjoy!!! I have wonted you since 1996 when we moved here!
LOL LOL LOL ;D ;D ;D
Thanks Chris, and boy do I wish!
I got a cute email i'd like to share!!they had cute graphics but i don't know how to get them to here!
"Excuse me, Sir."
"Is that you again, Moses?"
"I'm afraid it is, Sir."
"What is it this time, Moses; more computer problems?"
"How did you guess?"
"I don't have to guess, Moses. Remember ?"
"Oh, yes; I forgot."
"Tell me what you want, Moses."
"But you already know, Sir. Remember?"
"Moses!"
"Sorry, Sir."
"Well, go ahead, Moses; spit it out."
"Well, I have a question, Sir.
You know those ten 'things' you sent me via e-mail?"
"You mean the Ten Commandments, Moses?"
"That's it. I was wondering if they are important."
"What do you mean 'if they are important,' Moses?
Of course, they are important. Otherwise, I would not have sent them to you."
"Well, sorry, Sir, but I lost them. I could say the dog ate them; but, of course, you would see right through that."
"What do you mean you 'lost them'?
Are you trying to tell me you didn't save them, Moses?"
"No, Sir; I forgot."
"You should always save, Moses."
"Yes, I know. You told me that before. I was going to save them, but I forgot. I did forward them to some people before I lost them though."
"And did you hear back from any of them?"
"You already know I did. There was the one guy who said he never uses 'shalt not.' May he change the words a little bit?"
"Yes, Moses, as long as he does not change the meaning."
"And what about the guy who thought your stance was a little harsh, and recommended calling them the 'Ten Suggestions,' or letting people pick one or two to try for a while?"
"Moses, I will act as if I did not hear that."
"I think that means 'no.' Well, what about the guy who said I was scamming him?"
"I think the term is 'spamming,' Moses."
"Oh, yes. I E-mailed him back and told him I don't even eat that stuff, and I have no idea how you can send it to someone through a computer."
"And what did he say?"
"You know what he said. He used Your name in vain. You don't think he might have sent me one of those -- err -- plagues, and that's the reason I lost those ten 'things', do you?"
"They are not plagues; they are called 'viruses,' Moses."
"Whatever! This computer stuff is just too much for me.
Can we go back to those stone tablets? It was hard on my back taking them out and reading them each day, but at least I never lost them."
"We will do it the new way, Moses; using computers!!"
"I was afraid you would say that, Sir."
"Moses, what did I tell you to do if you messed up?"
"You told me to hold up this rat and point it toward the computer."
"It's a mouse, Moses, not a rat. Mouse! Mouse!
And did you do that?"
"No, I decided to try calling technical support first. After all, who knows more about this stuff than you? And I really like your hours.
By the way, Sir, did Noah have two of these mice on the ark?"
"No, Moses."
"One other thing. Why did you not name them 'frogs' instead of 'mice,' because did you not tell me the thing they sit on is a pad?"
"I did not name them, Moses. Man did,
and you can call yours a frog if you want to."
"Oh, that explains it. I bet some woman told Adam to call it a mouse.
After all, was it not a woman who named one of the computers 'Apple?'"
"Say good night, Moses."
"Wait a minute, Sir. I am pointing the mouse, and it seems to be working. Yes, a couple of the ten 'things' have come back."
"Which ones are they, Moses?"
"Let me see.
'Thou shalt not steal from any grave an image' and
'Thou shalt not uncover Thy neighbor's wife.'"
"Turn the computer off, Moses.
I'm sending you another set of stone tablets.
Rachelle and Judy..........
We have three Llamas and I'll make an effort to take a couple of pics and ask Pat to post them in photos. We don't sell them, nor do we shear them. So some might ask: Why do you have Llamas? And we reply, do you have a dog? Why? ;D At least a Llama keeps the grasses down. ;)
Hey Wuz Fuz check your messages.
Hi Papa John I see you online. How are you feeling. I miss you and Love you.
;D Hi Ruthie! Just you and I and 2 guests right now. Welcome guests Join Us !
Well the kids and John are in the basement throwing wood around. You should hear the thump, thump, thump. Good job no one has a headache! It is good work for reducing stress too.
Lee I would love to see some photos of your 3 "little" pets. What I want one for is to go backpacking in the bush. I also hear they are better protectors than watchdogs? This true? We are looking into getting some sheep, the kind that produce the wool for Pat's Aaron sweaters! She will need to learn how to card, and spin, and, and, and ....... maybe not. That will be a big undertaking too. The price of lamb is high and that will provide some income. Enough rambling.
I am off for today and will see y'all tomorrow
Hi all...just wanted to let you know I'm home safe and sound. Had a beautiful ride down to the retreat site. Rode some 100 miles there. Rode through some heavy rain on the way home, and found out that my Frog Toggs don't keep me dry! But it wasn't that cold and I did fine.
Pat, you asked about leather. wellll, I have a leather jacket, but it's not made for motorcycle riding, and I have some chaps that I only use when it's very cold. In the summer, I don't ride that much, but if I do, I don't use leathers. (I know, I'll probably get flack from that, but you guys don't know how hot it can get in Texas!)
Pinkie when you said youwere going to LA I thought you meant Los Angeles, That's a Californian for ya. You were going to Louisana. LOL
Lee.....Do you really have Llamas? I have only seen them in the zoo up here is Canada. Do they kick and spit like camels do?
Judy.....maybe you could buy one from Lee and bring it up in the big rig. But then maybe one would be lonely, so you had better buy at least two!!
My parents used to have goats. They were good for munching on the grass and supplying milk. That's what I drank as a child. Goat's milk is very nutritious. Can you drink Llama milk? :-\
Ruthie
Well, I took time tonight to read through all the remarks, reports and prayers for me during my sickness. It makes me love all of you the more because I know you do care.
Every day I am gaining strength. Tomorrow I plan to go to church and hopefully I can just use my cane. If not I will use the walker. God has answered prayer and I give thanks and praise to Him.
I still do not remember a lot of things that took place in the last four weeks. I read some posts which I wrote in the hospital and at home which I do not remember writing.
But I do remember everything else. There isn't any brain damage. We go back to the surgeon who did the work on the colon on Monday. Later we will be seeing some other doctors. But right now I am feeling fine. Thanks again for all your prayers.
I will post this in prayer requests as well as in New Every Morning.
--- Papa John ;D <:))))><<
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Hello Marilyn, Judy, Ruthie...
HELLO AGAIN DEAR PINKIE...GOT SOME NICE PICS FOR US?
Well it's 12.20 a.m. Winter-time...The clocks have gone back on British Summertime until next year! I am looking up at the lounge clock and it still says 1.20a.m......I will get on the stool after breakfast....TOO TIRED NOW.
Just thought I'd pop in and see what's happening over there!
It is still pouring with rain here and very cold...HAPPY DAYS!
Marilyn are the fires anywhere near you? Take care!
Iain and Lee. Hello...God Bless.
Love and prayers,
Jenny.
PAPA JOHN GOD BLESS YOU. WELCOME HOME.
Everyone ......TURN BACK YOUR CLOCKS TONIGHT !
You probably already know -- we can stay in bed an extra hour. Great eh!
Love Ruthie
Sonja ~ The words to that song is great. I think I am lyric illiterate...I listen to the music and really have to concentrate to understand the words to songs that I hear. It is really helpful for me to 'see' the words on the overhead at church. I am not a musician or a singer. Our memory verse last week for our small group was...
'For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.' Eph. 2:10. We were told to learn it by singing it to 'Jesus Loves Me'. For the life of me, I couldn't remember how the tune went to the verse. I only remembered the chorus and it didn't fit. Now do you believe me when I say I am music/lyric illiterate?????.........Fess up, Sonja. How many chili's did you sample????
Rachelle ~ Thanks for your profile photo! Now we can 'see' who we are talking to!!!! Great photo!
Iain ~
Quote'The way of salvation is simple, it is us who complicate it.'
This is sooooo true. Why can't we just accept that God loves us unconditionally and quit analizing ourselves as to why He does or why He shouldn't?
Chris ~ Thanks for the link to "I Can Only Imagine". If you read above, you will find that I am music/lyric illiterate. BUT when hearing it, I have heard that song. Now I need to go to my CD's and see if I have it! If not, I will get it!
Sarah ~ That is neat about God and Moses and the computer!!! Funny!!!
Lee ~ 4-H kids here in Indiana show Llamas. Llama farming is getting to be the norm here. The kids don't own the llama they work with. They are introduced about 2 months before showing. It is neat. They dress up the llama and themselves. I remember once it was Little Miss Muffet and the llama had a spider outfit on. Some will put hats on them...llamas don't like their ears touched and shirts and pants on their front legs...they don't like their legs touched either. Those usually gets the highest marks because of the costume. They also take them through an obstacle course. Really neat to watch how these kids and the llamas work together. Now what costumes do you have for your three?
I had better get so I can go to bed early so I can get up early so I can get to Jerry's so we can get to church on time!!!!
Hi Everyone...
I didn't go to the concert.
I woke up today with a niggling headache! I took tylenol, etc. but it was still there as of 7 pm so I thought that since it was drizzling and I'd have a long walk from where I'd have to park, etc. I actually talked myself out of going!
I've just completed another PSP lesson from Week 1!
Ruthie, they have lots and lots of llamas around here our part of Ontario. They are very common on the Bruce Trail to carry people's ruck sacks. When I absolutely have to leave Geordie in a kennel, I leave him at a place where they have both llamas and emus.
Evening folks.
I am off to get a book from the bookstore.
Sonifo crosses her fingers and hopes they have it.
Etta Sue~ I sampled about 30 different chilis and 30 different salsas. I was so sick of chili when I left. :-X Until next year. ;D
I will come back to read the rest of the posts. I better scoot before the store closes.
Sonja
Pinkie I Can imagine how hot it gets in TX being from OK and knowing how hot the panhandle gets. not haveing to deal with much humidity when we travel back east it gets worse :(! but yea i know how that goes
sonifo we ate chili for lunch but it's cold here!
i don't really have much to say except hi
ttyl
Sarah
Dear friends,
Thank you so much for all the caring messages for me and Beth. I love and appreciate all of you so much.
I spent an awesome day in the presence of the Lord, and He has lifted the burden so that I can now think about Beth's problems without crying. I think she does know that she may not be able to walk much longer, and I will find opportunity in the next few days to pray with and talk to her. The leaders of the prayer seminar I attended today gave me a little book (two of them, one for me and one for Beth) called "God's Creative Power for Healing" by Charles Capps. It is chock full of scriptures on healing.
I have been standing in faith for Beth's healing since she was four years old, and I am not giving up now! But I also know that I cannot pray the prayer of faith FOR her now; that she has to be in agreement, and we pray the prayer of agreement. So I need to get into the secret place with the Father and strengthen my faith, and encourage Beth to do the same. She does maintain a good attitude; she has never been one to feel sorry for herself, nor to give up.
One positive thing about yesterday's doctor visit is that he now has concrete evidence of her disability, which should be a deciding factor in her getting her Social Security Disability. Having financial stress really adds to her problem.
The Lord is dealing with me in this time of crisis, and I pray that I learn whatever I need to know without murmuring and complaining. I usually am a positive person, and I know God loves Beth even more than I do, so I surrender her to his loving care.
A special thanks to those of you who took time to send emails today. God bless your loving hearts!
I will share more about this journey as it unfolds.
Papa John it is wonderful to see you posting again and may you continue your recovery. Jerry the same applies to you! Love you both!
Gosh, I was tired last night. I don't know why, I hadn't done anything extra, but every now and then it just seems to catch up with me.
Tonight's better, though. ;D
Rachell, it's great to see how you've jumped right in and become part of the "gang" and I love your picture.
Janet, I'm late with this I know and others have said it much better than I can, but my opinion is Beth should be told about her condition. She will see the progress of the nerve damage whether or not she's told and it would seem to me it would be less frightening if she knows the reason and has an idea what to expect. Of course the final answer is that you must let the Holy Spirit lead you in what to say and when to say it. You have Gene's and my prayers, dear Janet, as does Beth.
Janet: did Darrell tell you that I called today?
Janet, you were posting while I was getting my post ready. :-\ The main thing is for you to know that Gene and I are holding you before the Throne.
I forgot to say how wonderful it is to see such an "upbeat" post from Papa John!
Well, I got enough of Week one done to move to Week two.
Wanna see it?
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Here I am with another WOW! I didn't make it to CP yesterday, and was "wowed" by all the messages. :) I love it here. Yep!
Janet, I read your message, then the messages of love back to you, then again, finally to yours today. My heart was so saddened with the news the doctor gave you(Beth), and I was encouraged by all the support our dear brothers and sisters here gave you. And now I am encouraged to pray with fervency for Beth and you......that the Perfect Will of God be accomplished in Beth......body, soul and spirit. I pray also that she can truly enter into that holy sanctuary where each must meet with our Lord, heart to heart...the place for only two. I so agree with you that she needs to be able to do this for herself. I will sure by praying with you, honey. And praying for you, mom. Your burdon is truly heavy, but you know the great Burden Bearer, and you are blessed. And you are a blessing. :)
Oh, how I love the song, I Can Only Imagine. I got chill bumps the first time I heard it, and cried like a baby. Because I could not imagine. As close as I've felt to the Lord's Love, I cannot imagine standing in His Presence in actuality. I have wondered, would I sing to Him? Would I want to worship the way He has given me to do on earth? Would new songs come from an overflowing heart? When I think of it now, I doubt it. I think words would never suffice. I think I would fall at his feet and cry and cry and cry. I would hold his feet, and cry. I think only He could lift my head, and our eyes would meet. To see His face. To see His sweet Face. I can only imagine.
There were so many neat posts I wanted to comment on, and now I have forgotten who said what. ??? ???
The discussion on angels was really great. Know what I liked best? I liked that it was all in love and we were able to read and be blessed instead of wishing we had never even come here. Like in another place some used to post.
CP, I LOVE YOU!!
The girls, Kim and Angel, are at home this weekend. No workers at the house to get sawdust in Kim's eyes. They'll be back Monday, however, but Paul has promised her that the workers have promised him that it would be finished early next week. :)
ok....gotta go check out the rest of CP. I love you all.....every one of you. I agree with Nard, and probably most of you here, this is my favorite place online!!
oh....one more thing. My camera made it to Cypress, CA, but I haven't heard from Olympus yet. Maybe next week. I am, as you know, cameraless at the moment.
I WILL set my clock back before I go to bed. Thanks for the reminders.
oh...one MORE thing. Marilyn, I'm so happy for you that you're getting a new computer. I have a Dell too. It blew up, sorta, before the warrenty was up, and they actually sent extra parts to my tech, because they weren't sure what she (yes, gentlemen....I said SHE)would need. They were wonderful. She sent back what she didn't need. They trusted her to do that. Cool, no?
Wonderful, Pat! I didn't realize there were so many different projects for each lesson.
Glad you had a good day, Janet. I'm happy to see you posting.
I'll continue to pray that you'll be conscious of the Lord's hand in everything in this. We have such a wonderful Saviour!
PAPA JOHN.....it's so great seeing your post.
I can see everyone was busily posting while I was editing my post. I started PSP lessons, but haven't kept with them this time. I'll go check out your work, Pat.
I didn't realize we had lessons HERE! Wow. Pretty soon I won't have to go anywhere else at all. haha Everything will be right here. Wait.......everything that matters already is right here. :)
Thanks Jeanne!
Yes, there are 10 for each Week.
But you have to hand in at least six to get your certificate at the end.
I was hoping to get all 10 done but with my other things in life, I don't seem to have enough time! LOL
Whew! Now I know why I didn't sign up for any of the lessons! ;D
;D Guess what I just bought? ;D
I bought the book Etta Sue had recommended and the journel and daily inspiration books that goes with it. My family and I have signed the agreement to stick with it for 40 days. I am so excited to get started!
Pat~Those are beautiful! I would love to do that but I would like some time to get it done. It is to much for me right now. Why can't we just try to do 1 or 2 a week? hmmm...oh well. I guess I will have to wait to do cool graphics. ;)
Hi Janet! ((((hug))))
Hi Nita! No camera! I would go nuts! I will pray for you. hehehehe... ;) Have you decided what to get yet or even come closs?
I better scoot. We rented some movies. Have a good nite and day tomorrow folks.
Sonja
I need a banana bread recipe. Does anyone have one? Thanks!
Hey Pat pretty nifty there. No I didn't get psp on my new computer. You asked me that in an email.
Janet, I really enjoyed talking to you this evening.
Hi Everyone..
PATgreat job on those lessons--i couldn't figure out how to get the lace behind the heart lol-I will post mine later.
I have had a very hard day emotionally here-some things happened last night that was very hurtful-I won't go into details but-today I was drained emotionally-I just could use alot of christian hugs and encouragement right now-through it all-sometimes I find it very hard to continuelly being the discipling parent-however I know that Gods word says we must do it-its very draining sometimes..I have one child that I would say is more high maintenance and strong willed then all of my others-during all of this emotional time-I went to wash my face in the bathroom and went to put some cleanser on and splashed quite alot in my right eye-I ended up going into the dr.(eye dr. )for an emergency check-as It was very painful. He didn't see any damage but, put an antiseptic drop in my eye and flushed them out some more..He sent me home with some eye drops to use-for the next 4 days.
What a day....But, I know I have the victory and our God reigns..
Its just been a hard one..
Im praying for all of you..
Hugs
Rachelle
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Hi Nita! No camera! I would go nuts! I will pray for you. hehehehe... ;)
Hahah! I had to laugh out loud at that, Sonja! Me too! I'd already packed down my camera on my bike and was sitting watching the black clouds swirling in the sky - wishing I still had my camera out. So I know what you mean!
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There's a couple of group hugs for you. I'm so sorry. We'll be remembering you in prayer for sure.
Re the PSP, you drag the lace layer on your layer palette to be UNDER the heart.
Try that.
They left off "Go to your layer palette"
PAINT SHOP PRO FUNNIES!!!
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As many of you know, some of us participate on SeniorNet. Well, we've had the biggest laugh in our Photos area on SN today.
Papa John posted this photo of himself yesterday!
"Down to 170 lbs. old Papa John got a haircut and beard trim yesterday. "
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Well, one lady was so thrilled to see him back posting she posted this of him:
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Having met Papa John in Atlanta several years ago, I posted that I thought that there was a photo somewhere around of Papa John actually kissing me.
Well, you can imagine the conversation following this. And then one of the ladies posted this!
"Yesterday Pat said...."Agnes, what a hoot you are! I love it! Don't you have one of Papa John and me doing just that? HAHAHAHA!" Agnes responded..."Patz I don't have a picture of you smooching Papa John. I have a beginning to or after, but no evidence. (~_~)" Well I knew if I could dig deep enough into the depths of my computer that I had the makings of the "middle" and today after much thought, I found it. Here is Bunnie's imagined "evidence!"
(https://www.christianphotographers.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mcmsys.com%2F%7Egdalt%2FPhotos%2FPatPapaJohn.jpg&hash=8bb6c02a134504d9199649a9b2ea981c3bf39d7e)
Then Papa John saw this and posted:
HELP
NORM, HELP, HELP, HELP, HELP, HELP HELP HEL.GLUB. . . .
Papa John And with that, one of the fellows in Texas (who originally got all of us started on Paint Shop Pro) posted this!
(https://www.christianphotographers.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mygraphicsite.com%2Fimages%2Fpapa_john.jpg&hash=9c405ae29b814a23bcfda3986ce9d1ea4094fb55)
Now, it's time to lock the door! That was our laugh for tonight!
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