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The Gospel is open to all;
the most respectable sinner
has no more claim on it
than the worst.
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Morning Devotional...
Jesus Talks with Peter
John 21:15-25 NLT
After breakfast Jesus asked Simon Peter, "Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?"
"Yes, Lord," Peter replied, "you know I love you."
"Then feed my lambs," Jesus told him.
Jesus repeated the question: "Simon son of John, do you love me?"
"Yes, Lord," Peter said, "you know I love you."
"Then take care of my sheep," Jesus said.
A third time he asked him, "Simon son of John, do you love me?"
Peter was hurt that Jesus asked the question a third time. He said, "Lord, you know everything. You know that I love you."
Jesus said, "Then feed my sheep.
"I tell you the truth, when you were young, you were able to do as you liked; you dressed yourself and went wherever you wanted to go. But when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and others will dress you and take you where you don't want to go." Jesus said this to let him know by what kind of death he would glorify God. Then Jesus told him, "Follow me."
Peter turned around and saw behind them the disciple Jesus loved—the one who had leaned over to Jesus during supper and asked, "Lord, who will betray you?" Peter asked Jesus, "What about him, Lord?"
Jesus replied, "If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? As for you, follow me." So the rumor spread among the community of believers that this disciple wouldn't die. But that isn't what Jesus said at all. He only said, "If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you?"
This disciple is the one who testifies to these events and has recorded them here. And we know that his account of these things is accurate.
Jesus also did many other things. If they were all written down, I suppose the whole world could not contain the books that would be written.
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Peter asked Jesus how John would die, Jesus replied that Peter should not concern himself with that.
We tend to compare our life to others, whether to rationalize our own level of devotion to Christ or to question God's justice. Jesus responds to us as he did to Peter: "What is that to you? You follow me!"
The Best of the Bible--365 Must-Read Bible Passages
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We had a great turnout for FROGGS. Forty people with only one being a guest...the rest family. No mosquitoes but we were plagued by Sweat bees. NO RAIN! We did hear it thunder but no rain. No breeze...that would have helped a lot since it was so hot! But lots of wonderful conversation and great food! Best FROGGS to date!
It is another hot scorcher day again! 93 degrees! Hot. I am doing some laundry. I want to burn a CD and see if I can burn a DVD of the movie I made from the church photos. They gave me a photo of the composite for the new building and want me to make it .jpg and change the wording on it from Life Center to Worship Center. That's my small projects for the week.
And next week is our little church's 150 Year Celebration! Pray for no rain, temperature in the low 80's and a gentle breeze since a lot of the celebration is to be outside in a tent! ttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt
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Thank you Etta Sue for the devotional.
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Footsteps of Jesus (http://www.christianphotographers.com/sounds/footsteps-of-jesus.mid)
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Then Jesus said to his disciples, 'If anyone would come after me,
he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me'.
Matthew 16:24
Words - Mary B.C. Slade, 1826-1882
Music - Asa B. Everett, 1871
Sweetly, Lord, have we heard Thee calling,
Come, follow Me!
And we see where Thy footprints falling
Lead us to Thee.
Refrain
Footprints of Jesus,
That make the pathway glow;
We will follow the steps of Jesus
Where'er they go.
Though they lead o'er the cold, dark mountains,
Seeking His sheep;
Or along by Siloam's fountains,
Helping the weak.
Refrain
If they lead through the temple holy,
Preaching the Word;
Or in homes of the poor and lowly,
Serving the Lord.
Refrain
Then at last, when on high he sees us
Our journey done,
We will rest where the steps of Jesus
end at his throne.
Refrain
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Thanks for the devotional, Etta Sue. I really missed church today. Usually, I listen to four sermons before we leave for Sunday School, but not at 5 AM.
I had a sleepless night last night, so am pretty draggy now, but determined to stay up at least until 9, in hopes of sleeping tonight.
Etta Sue, your FROGGS gathering sounds wonderful! You need the weather for your church celebration that we have here today. It was in the 60s when I went to work, and got up only to the low 80s. Wonderful! It was cloudy all day, but nary a drop of rain! We really need rain!!
We are going to Hugoton in the morning on business. And to see the grands and greats! :) Then I have a Dr. app't at 1:00, with the ENT who did the surgery on my tongue. It still bothers me constantly; not sure I will ever be the same. :(
My internet was down a while ago. I checked and found the wireless router wasn't working. Told Darrel, and he discovered the cat had chewed the wire (power) really bad. He replaced that and voila! Now I have internet again. Darn cat! >:( I wonder if she got shocked.
Supper is ready, see you later!
Hi everyone. I see it has been pretty quiet here since my last visit.
I have to leave shortly for Monday luncheon with the group of men. I am still not feeling at all well as my back continues to ache. I did get a good nights sleep.
I did go to have my followup bloodtest done this morning. Kaiser has a new small facility that is closer than where we normally go but will draw blood and send it to the lab. I found out they are opening another one even closer to us. They are changing the way they do somethings. They will have Internal Medicine and a few other doctors in these small centers, with the ability to do lab work and have a pharmacy. Then they will have the specialties in the larger centers like the one we normally have had to use.
Etta Sue. thanks for the devotional thought for the week.
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Good afternoon. I finally got here. After visiting with Kaye Don and Ivalou this morning, I went to church to load an image on the computer there. Then to Noblesville to White Castles for lunch. While eating, I had the feeling that I didn't do the image right. Sure enough, once I got my devotions read and online, I checked the image and I didn't change the wording on the image. So now I have to go back to church and replace that image! Grrr! My mistake!
Looks like today isn't going to be as warm as the last two weeks. We have had too many days with the temp being over 95 degrees. Hottest summer in Indiana since the early '80's! Just glad for A/C!
That's about it for today. I am off to make some Spaghetti Slaw for Euchre at Ivalou's tomorrow afternoon! a.m. p.m. a.m. p.m. a.m. p.m. a.m. p.m. a.m. p.m. a.m. p.m.
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Hi, friends,
The baptisms were so inspiring for my granddaughters as well as we who were there.
I'm so tired this evening, so will post early, then "hit the sack" early, too.
G'nite, friends!
Ruth Ann
How wonderful that you got to be at your granddaughters' baptisms, Ruth Ann. That's a blessing, for sure.
Etta Sue, sorry about your mistake. At least you realized what you had done in time to correct it.
Larry, praying about your back pain.
We went down to Hugoton this morning for the closing on that house for Curtis and Toni. Boy, that baby has grown! Goodness!
I have a doctor story to tell you, but am running late for something I want to attend tonight, so will tell you tomorrow. ;)
I was thinking about Etta Sue's devotional this morning and this hymn came to mind.
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TRUST AND OBEY (http://members.rogers.com/scott4275/sounds/trustobey.mid)
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When we walk with the Lord
in the light of his word,
what a glory he sheds on our way!
While we do his good will,
he abides with us still,
and with all who will trust and obey.
Refrain:
Trust and obey,
for there's no other way
to be happy in Jesus,
but to trust and obey.
Not a burden we bear,
not a sorrow we share,
but our toil he doth richly repay;
not a grief or a loss,
not a frown or a cross,
but is blest if we trust and obey.
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But we never can prove
the delights of his love
until all on the altar we lay;
for the favor he shows,
for the joy he bestows,
are for them who will trust and obey.
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Then in fellowship sweet
we will sit at his feet,
or we'll walk by his side in the way;
what he says we will do,
where he sends we will go;
never fear, only trust and obey.
(Refrain)
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Hi everyone. It looks like I am the first to post for today. (Whoops, while writing I see Judy paid a visit.) My back seems to be feeling somewhat better and isn't aching as it has been the last few days. Sure hope that lasts throughout the day. I have a fairly quiet day ahead with only a meeting to attend this morning. It seems to be a bit cooler here this morning and we had some rain during the night. It is still overcast and that helps keep it cooler.
Janet, sure glad the house closing went well and know your grandson is thrilled to have his own home. Thanks for your prayers as know that prayer helps.
Ruth Ann, it sounds like you had a great weekend.
Etta Sue, it has been a very hot summer here in Georgia as well. We have been fortunate to have quite a bit of rain although parts of the state as back in a drought situation. My yard is very green and almost looks like springtime. Usually by this time of the year the yards are looking pretty brown. Glad you realized you hadn't made that language change on the graphic as saved you a time of embarrassment on Sunday, although I doubt that anyone but you would have been upset about it. We are often our own worst critics.
We have had a cooling of temperatures here in the north. I think tonight there will be blankets on the bed, not kicked off.
We are looking forward to an exciting week next week. As a result of that we have a lot to accomplish this week.
Bye for now
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The new and improved image is loaded on the church computer. Even then I put 'The' instead of 'A' but no one will notice that, I hope!
When at church yesterday, I asked the secretary if she had the list for the Bible reading in a year since I am ahead. The books, chapters and verses are on the Church calender for each month and I have to guess at the end of the month what ones to read next. So I got copies of the next calenders. I spent last night putting them on WORD and have all 365 days on one page. I printed it and took it to the secretary this morning in case someone else asks for the advance readings.
If anyone wants Read the Bible in a Year, email me and I can send it as an attachment.
Today is Euchre but first Ivalou and I are going to Lapel to eat and then to Subway to get sandwiches for Euchre at Ivalou's house.
So I need to run.......>^<+>^<>^<+>^<>^<+>^<>^<+>^<>^<+>^<>^<+>^<>^<+>^<>^<+>^<
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Good Morning, I haven't posted here in a couple of days so here I am. have been to the gym to workout and now I am going across the street to pick more Blackberries, I only pick about a quart at a time. some I can't even get too as they are either too high or too far back int he brambles.
We have high fog here toady which is pretty much the norm for this time of year, it will burn off probably before noon,. Sometimes we don't see the sun until it is going down over the ocean.
I have to call around and find a dentist who will take the Oregon Health plan to repair my lower denture, I found a chip this morning that is catching on the side of my tongue. I also have to call the vet to see if I am giving happy the correct dose of his allergy med because he is still itching.
Hi, friends, it's good to hear from y'all this afternoon. I'm heading out for several errands, but wanted to say you're loved, and many prayers go up for those who suffer - suffering comes in many ways, doesn't it: soul, body, finances, sometimes even boredom. :)
My God hold you close today.
Ruth Ann
Hey, I'm back!
Yesterday afternoon I had an app't with the ENT doctor who did the surgery on my tongue. He was really perplexed as to why it still bothers me constantly, burning, food doesn't taste right, etc. He told me to take mega-doses of vitamin A and Zinc for a month, off a month, then take for another month. Then he asked me if I believe in prayer! I said "Absolutely!" And he said I should get my chutch to pray for me, because there is nothing more he can do for me. That really lifted my spirits, and was a bright spot in my day. Until then, I had no idea whether or not he was a believer. I told him I am a BIG believer in supernatural healing, and he said, " I am, too!" COOL! 8) :thumbsup:
I worked this morning, and this is supposed to be the last day for this month. We will see.
It is still lovely and cool here in my corner of the world.
It is to late in the day for me to have :coffee: but I will share a bran muffin that I made fresh this morning. I also made a special trip over to Bolton to give auntie 3 I was thinking of more but she did say that sometimes my treats are all gone by bed time. I kinda think that too many would be to much.
I have a sewing job that is waiting for me so perhaps tomorrow will be the day.
I am on my way to visit the bank web site. Have a great evening. Ruth
I haven't been here in a few days either. I think. LOL
Marilyn, we checked on dentists for my granddaughter, who has a medical card, and they almost don't do anything dentally anymore. Let me know if you get someone for your dentures that takes the Oregon Health Plan. I don't have the plan, but I know my Medicare and insurance, neither will help with vision or dental.
We had rain tonight. It felt cold to me tonight. I added another blanket so will be warm when I go to bed. I noticed that by 9 pm it was almost totally dark. Summer is sure on a fast track this year.
Janet, I believe in supernaturally healing too! Have you noticed more and more are believing in the power of prayer for healing? And some not even believers really....they just know it works. :)
Ruth, I love bran muffins. I like to add raisins, or apples. yumm.
Nita if she has OHP there is a booklet that she received with the listings of all the dentist is Oregon that take the OHP. There are 4 in CB and 2 in NB. The plan is call the Advantage Dental Plan. Ask her if she has her paperwork, if not I will make a list of all the numbers and email it to you.
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Euchre was fun. Nice to walk next door instead of driving to play Euchre. We even pitched in and took the two sets of card tables and chairs to the garage for Ivalou. Next month I have Euchre here. I asked if it would be too hot for chili. Several said, 'Not your chili. It's delicious.' So I am having chili...the rest of the food will be brought by others. That makes it nice.
I have already been swimming today. I finally checked after over a year...it is 19.8 miles from my garage to where I parked. I wish there was some place closer to swim but so far I haven't found a place that is a lap pool. I was faster today. 36 laps in 45 minutes. That's good for me! It's getting easier...not struggling near as much.
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Hello from sunny Vancouver Island. Yes, I did say sunny! After weeks of rain and cool weather, we have been getting really great weather. Not so great for the forests tho' as it seems they are tinder dry.
Rarely post anywhere these days. Thought I would come to this site and seek a little stress relief. Really enjoyed your devotion from last week, Al. Right on track. The world has become too confusing for this old lady.
My granddaughter is about to share a condo with a longtime girlfriend and is in the process of getting her things together, talking her parents into helping with her bedroom furniture, etc.
The friend also goes to University and lost her former roomate. This is the first time a place with decent rent has come along for Amanda, so it is a real blessing. She has another part time job with the same store and will stay a supervisor, so with us helping and her job, things should be okay. It will be so much better than driving into Victoria each day and a whole bunch safer. My daughter is sad tho' and will miss her lots. Even if it is only a short drive away and her laundry will be coming home on a regular basis....
Have you ever heard about 'exploading glass doors'? That happened to the bottom part of my entrance glass door. I was in another room when there was a sound like a rife shot that scared me good. Went out and saw my door had literally exploaded at the bottom panel. Glass everywhere. I have had it repaired today (169.00) and found out lots about the problem on the internet. People thought I was nuts saying it did it all by itself. If you Google 'Exploading Glass Doors' the list of problems is really something interesting. Seems the problem has been around since 1960 but the public has been kept in the dark....not to mentions pieces of glass. Shower doors, windows, you name it......
the wonders of our modern age!
I am tuckered out today. My cat Misty tossed up her snack on my bed at 3 A.M. and I had to change everything and re-do the linen. She sleeps on my bed at night. Tried to lock her out and she kept crying, so got up and let her in again. No more accidents, thank goodness. Why do we hava a cat, Janet? guess because they are so nice to hug..... :)
Pleasant Day/Evening and God Bless
Liz
Hi everyone.
This is another busy day for me. I went to coffee with the men for an hour this morning, then Pat and I went to Bible Study. We then went to Dunkin' Donut for another hour or so of visiting and then to lunch with the group to the Chinese Buffet.
Needless to say I won't be eating any supper tonight. There are several items on their buffet that I really like such as the buttered shrimp and a baked artificial crab dish with cheese that is delicious. Of course I had to have a few bites of a few other things and then top it off with a bowl of ice cream. I couldn't eat like that everyday and wouldn't want to but enjoyed it today.
Todnight is choir rehearsal and the church is resuming it regular Wednesday night programs, which are suspended for several weeks during the summer.
Janet, what a nice experience with your doctor. I believe we can never have too much prayer.
Our son had the procedure today to try to break up the kidney stone he has. He called about 1:30 to say he is home and now it is a wait and see if it was broken up and the small pieces can be passed. He said the procedure this time was pretty painful, more so than when he has had it before. I sure hope he doesn't have to have it repeated for this stone.
Those of you who know Pat Howe from SeniorNet days or even if you don't know who she is, please put her on your prayer list as she is having cancer surgery on her mouth for about the third or fourth time.
I got a lot done today. May nails are a pretty pink color, I baked a cake worked out, went to Coos Bay to gas my car, the Farmers Market to buy a Lavender plant, stopped by the Episcopal church for a minute before I headed back home. I did come home and have lunch with Keith during his lunch break. Now all I have left to do is walk the dogs and Ican take a break too. Happy has chewed/licked another place on his hip that he has bloodied up. I managed to get a couple of sprays of medicine on him but he keeps hiding from me. Tonight I am going to put that E- collar on him so he can't reach that spot.
Does God hold our sins against us?
Oh, do not hold us guilty for our former sins! Let your tenderhearted mercies quickly meet our needs, for we are brought low to the dust. Help us, O God of our salvation! Help us for the honor of your name. Oh, save us and forgive our sins for the sake of your name.... Then we your people, the sheep of your pasture, will thank you forever and ever, praising your greatness from generation to generation.
Psalm 79:8-9,13 NLT
Petition for Mercy
A plea to God for mercy presumes that the petitioner is guilty. It is the cry of someone brought low, dishonored, and in need of forgiveness. When God shows mercy, he isn't forgiving that person because of what he or she has done, but because God is compassionate to those who repent of their sins and ask for forgiveness. It is only because of God's goodness that sinners are forgiven. Asaph understood that it wasn't his worthiness but the Lord's greatness that prompted the Lord to rescue him. In light of this truth, Asaph dedicated this prayer to praising God for being so merciful.
Are you in need of God's mercy? His love and goodness are the source of your hope. Cast yourself on his mercy and let your lips overflow with grateful praise.
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There Is Power in the Blood (http://www.christianphotographers.com/sounds/there-is-power-in-the-blood.mid)
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They have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.
Revelation 7:14
Words & Music: Lewis E. Jones, 1899
Would you be free from the burden of sin?
There's power in the blood, power in the blood;
Would you o'er evil a victory win?
There's wonderful power in the blood.
Refrain
There is power, power, wonder working power
In the blood of the Lamb;
There is power, power, wonder working power
In the precious blood of the Lamb.
Would you be free from your passion and pride?
There's power in the blood, power in the blood;
Come for a cleansing to Calvary's tide;
There's wonderful power in the blood.
Refrain
Would you be whiter, much whiter than snow?
There's power in the blood, power in the blood;
Sin stains are lost in its life giving flow.
There's wonderful power in the blood.
Refrain
Would you do service for Jesus your King?
There's power in the blood, power in the blood;
Would you live daily His praises to sing?
There's wonderful power in the blood.
Refrain
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Power in the Blood was one of my Dad's favorite hymns.
It has warmed back up here. I was all set to start swimming again yesterday, only to find the pool is closed for repairs. Seems there is a serious leak somewhere, and will necessitate tearing out concrete, etc. until they can find and repair it. :(
Larry, I do remember Pat Howe, and will pray for her.
I must find something to do today, I have been doing too much nothing, and when that happens, I don't feel good. I need exercise!
Liz, nice to see you posting again! Wow! Having a glass door explode all by itself would be scary--not to mention expensive!! I have several of them, hope they don't do that! Yes, cats are good to hug. Mine comes and gets in my lap when she wants some loving, usually takes 30 minutes or so of attention to satisfy her, then she goes about her business for a while. She brought us a nice gift the other day--laid a big dead rat right in front of the door! :o When you live in the country, they find such things. A couple days later, it was a pile of feathers........
See you all later!
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Good morning...for a little while in central Indiana.
Nothing much to write about today. I did get the yard mowed yesterday. I think the next time I will have to get the lawn sweeper out. I don't like the look of so much cut grass laying on top of the grass. Will mow around and around and then sweep it up in the middle!
I didn't do much last evening other than watch TV and crochet. Our new Youth Minister and wife are expecting a little girl in October. Elianna...what a pretty name. So I am crocheting a girly baby afghan for Elianna.
Today? Wow! Nothing planned. Just vegging out!
I remember Pat Howe...I met her at Calgary and a mini-bash in St. Pete. A great lady! And her husband is a great photographer! I didn't know her cancer was back in her mouth. Praying for her and her family.
Looks like it is suppose to get to 90 degrees again today! A slight breeze. Things are turning yellow here. Some of the corn stalks are yellow...some of the soy bean fields are yellow...some leaves on trees are turning fall colors. But the grass is still GREEN!!<_><_><_><_><_><_><_><_><_><_><_><_><_><_><_><_><_><_>
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The house is cold today. We have had rain and it was cold last night. We are now piling on the blankets.
Kassie's boyfriend is coming on Sunday, and we are preparing for that. I have laid down some really tough rules....and they both have agreed to abide by them! He is a gentleman, and has a lot of respect for Kassie and shows us a lot of respect as well. His mom will pick him up on Wednesday so there won't be a lot of time , but she wants friends to meet him.
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There is Power in the Blood I love that song and love to sing it can hear in my hear right now. Thank you Judy for posting that song.
I have been for my Mammo, went to Walmart to try on a couple of sport bras. I didn't like them.I see the Ortho Doc on Monday and will find out whether or not I will be having the surgery on my left hand and when. I have been trying to prepare myself and practice doing things one handed. That is pretty hard to do.
We need to be praying for the folks in British Columbia.
The fires are bad and threatening a lot of the province. It is a dreadful situation.
I just received an email that photos of Clarksville Christian Church are on the Indy Star newspaper website. A photographer from the paper was there last Sunday taking photos. If you want to see my little church, check out the photos on the IndyStar website (http://photos.indystar.com/galleries/10400-clarksville-christian-church#id=10400&num=11).
I'm still up... Difficult night.
Praying for the needs here at CP.
You know what I find amazing is that we know each other and we are all over the world. Japan Canada UK USA Europe. Amazing!!
Hi everyone. Another overcast day and we had more rain during the night. It is going to warm up by afternoon.
We had men's coffee at the senior center this morning and then two other men went with me to the gym and we walked a mile this morning. I have some things to keep me busy today but will probably stay home the rest of the day other than a quick trip to the post office.
Etta Sue, enjoyed seeing the pictures of your church. It looks very much like the one we had in our home town and which I attended for my growing up years. Pat and I were also married in the church. The little globe sure brought back memories as believe this is the birthday bank where you put in a penny for each year you are celebrating. I haven't seen one of those for many years. Am I correct?
What can I do to be free of guilt?
No one can ever be made right in God's sight by doing what his law commands. For the more we know God's law, the clearer it becomes that we aren't obeying it. But now God has shown us a different way of being right in his sight—not by obeying the law by the way promised in the Scriptures long ago. We are made right in God's sight when we trust in Jesus Christ to take away our sins. And we all can be saved in this same way, no matter who we are or what we have done. For all have sinned; all fall short of God's glorious standard. Yet now God in his gracious kindness declares us not guilty. He has done this through Christ Jesus, who has freed us by taking away our sins. For God sent Jesus to take the punishment for our sins and to satisfy God's anger against us. We are made right with God when we believe that Jesus shed his blood, sacrificing his life for us. God was being entirely fair and just when he did not punish those who sinned in former times. And he is entirely fair and just in this present time when he declares sinners to be right in his sight because they believe in Jesus.
Romans 3:20-26 NLT
What we cannot do for ourselves
This is the gospel in a nutshell: God knows we are guilty and knows we cannot save ourselves. He has done for us what we cannot do for ourselves. He sent Jesus Christ to pay the penalty for our sin. When we trust in him, the consequence of our sin is fully removed.
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Yes, Larry. The little globe is a bank where you put in the amount of money that you are old/young that week. And I love it when everyone sings 'Happy Birthday' and says 'God Bless You' instead of your name since there may be many celebrating their birthday that week. I missed that in my previous church...too many people.
And I am in the number 8 photo on the Indy Star website (http://photos.indystar.com/galleries/10400-clarksville-christian-church#id=10400&num=1)
...the back of me...I am in purple.
Another day of nothing definite planned. Doing some laundry again but that will soon be done, folded, hung and put away.
Tomorrow will start the big 150th celebration at church. We are having cake and ice cream at the old Masonic Lodge...it was started the same year as the church and one of the church members bought the lodge. Then we will go to the church to listen to the original 'Shepherds'....four men who started singing together about 15 years ago. The one pastor is coming back from Tennessee to help us celebrate. My nephew, Tracy, is one of the originals also.
Then Sunday is Sunday morning service, then Sunday School. We have a big tent set up outside and we will all go outside for lunch. I am fixing a huge amount of potato salad for my contribution. Then we will all go back inside and will have recognition of all the past ministers and watch the 124 photo slide show. Not sure what else. But I love surprises!
Then it will all be over for another 150 years!! <OO> <oo> <OO> <oo> <OO> <oo> <OO> <oo> <OO> <oo>
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Hey....Yoo Hoo! Where are all of you? I didn't realize CPers could be so silent!!
I was thinking the same thing Etta Sue
HELLO!! I'm here, but have been away all day. We went to Amarillo for Darrel's appointments. But one doctor was out sick, so that one has to be rescheduled, making us another 400 mile round trip. :-\ But the urogolist said Darrel has no infection now; also his bladder is better. He is to continue the medicine for another month.
Tomorrow is scrapbooking day at the library. I think I will work on my Costa Rica album, would like to get that finished. Then next week I hope to get photos of Abby's last dance recital printed so I can start working on her new album. I have missed two years (mostly) of her, because she stopped allowing me to come to her school to visit. Guess she was embarrassed to have Grama come to school. Sigh..... But she is coming around! She jumped up off the couch to greet and hug me today when we stopped by. That did my heart a ton of good! :)
Etta Sue, I enjoyed seeing the pictures of your church, so nice and clean and bright! And you look good, too! Hope you have a great turnout this weekend and lots of fun (and visiting and eating, of course!)
So now I will continue my silence (as far as you can tell!) ;)
Saturday morning, and I'm here. :) I'm listening to Pandora, my worship channel, and seeing what you are all up to. You're right. It's pretty quiet in here. I guess we're all busy with going about your days.
This is the day the Lord has made! I'm so blessed to be in it.
I've been here several times just didn't have anything to say at the time. Still don't
Quote from: Marilyn on August 21, 2010, 01:06:27 PM
I've been here several times just didn't have anything to say at the time. Still don't
Same here! :-X
Well I don't have anything to say either, so I'm SAYING IT.
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Busy day. Besides the usual I made a big batch of potato salad for lunch after church tomorrow. A nephew called to find out what all is going on at church this weekend...I may park in his driveway tonight. Then another nephew called and asked if I would sew on buttons on two pairs of pants for him. He brought them and I did. I thought everyone knew how to sew on buttons but I guess not.
Then my friend from Mexico Skyped me. Now I am finally getting caught up online.
I need to call Ivalou to see when she wants to leave this evening. It rained earlier but hasn't since noon. Looks like rain any minute now though!
Busy. Busy. Busy.(*)*(*)*(*)*(*)*(*)*(*)*(*)*(*)*(*)*(*)*(*)*(*)*
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All right now, Jane and Marilyn! If we all stop talking, none of us will have anything to read in here! So come on, yak it up! ;) You too, Al!
I got seven 12 X 12 pages done for the Costa Rica scrapbook today. But I sure have lots more to go....and I hope some people will look at it and enjoy the fruits of my labors!
I think I sat in the same position too long, as am hurting now between my shoulder blades.
Nita, sure good to see your post today!
OK Janet I will say something,
I have been busy today working on 6 PSP projects ( I did 7 yesterday), doing 2 loads of laundry, taking both dogs for their walks, picked Blackberries across the street, got the trash ready to take to the office tomorrow to put in the garbage can there. Let me see what else did I do. Well maybe that is it so far. Still have get the fixin's ready for supper. Keith is going to BBQ the steaks and I will steam the Broccoli and warm the mashed potatoes and gravy for Keith. I will eat the Broccoli.
OK Me too.
We have spent the day painting. We have changed the colours!!! Beige and brown for the kitchen. Cupboard doors are a darker brown. Busy busy. John is now putting the doors back up. The kitchen was a pale green and a darker green.
Kass is at Wonderland today with good friends. Heard from her and she is having a blast. Tomorrow or Monday she has a friend arriving for a couple of days. It will be a busy time.
Night everyone!
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Leaving in a few minutes for more 150 year celebrating at church.
Last evening was great. The Shepherds. I got goose bumps when I heard their harmonizing. They should make a recording but they say no! It was so much fun seeing people I hadn't seen for years...some since grade school!!
Today will many more memories made! ~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^
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Hi everyone. I think the sun is going to pop out from the clouds this morning but still chance for rain today. As far as I know we didn't get any rain here yesterday.
I didn't do much yesterday but watch a couple of movies on Netflix on my computer. I don't do that very often as can't say watching movies is one of my most favorite things to do. Guess my attention span is too short.
My son called last evening to tell me that his daughter had called him saying he was going to be a grandpa for the 4th time. So this will be our 5th great grandchild. I must admit I am saddened for the child as they can't support the children they have and I fear for the kind of life they will have. However, this is not my business so will just hope and pray for the best for them all.
I am ready for church this morning but am doubtful that Pat will attend today as her back was going into spasms again last evening. She couldn't sit in a chair and be comfortable and had to spend the evening laying on the bed reading and watching TV. I think she spent too much time in the kitchen yesterday and being on her feet for any length of time is becoming a real problem for her.
I just read on another message board that Pat Howe did not get good news as the cancer has spread up behind her eye and they were not able to remove it all during the surgery. It sounds like she has a rough road ahead of her. Please keep her in your prayers. Some of us have known she and her husband for quite a number of years through SeniorNet and have met them at some of the old SeniorNet Bashes that used to occur.
Etta Sue, sounds like your church already has had a wonderful celebration and are off to a good start for the next 150 years. I revisited the photos in the newspaper and saw the lady in purple. I had not looked at all of the pictures before and again these brought back many good memories of my youth and being raised attending the Christian Church in our little town.
Judy, it is quite a job to paint kitchen cabinets isn't it. It sounds like your kitchen will look like new with the color change.
Marilyn, I always liked the taste of blackberries but never liked all the seeds. I don't remember ever picking them.
Janet, great news on the infection situation for Darrel. I am sure you were both delighted. Too bad about having to make the return trip to see the doctor but these things happen. We certainly want the doctor to be in good health when he/she treats us and decides on our care needs.
Nita, I often listen to the music on Pandora and enjoy the variety and the new artists I would never hear otherwise.
Hope this is a good Sunday for everyone. The little boy next door has a little motorcycle and he rides it around their house hour after hour. Going to have to leave my office as the noise become very annoying. I don't hear it in the family room. Enough complaining from me to last the day.
The painting was done and all the doors and drawers were done. No door knobs yet, but that is minor. We can do that at a later date.
It was a busy 2 days.
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