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Jeremiah 6:16
By the late Jack Scott
14. John's Announcement The preacher was a rugged looking man. His face was burnt brown with exposure to the relentless Judean sun. Dressed as he was in a camel hair tunic encircled by a leather belt, he struck the figure of a manly sort of man. His message to the gathered crowd was in keeping with his no nonsense appearance as his voice echoed across the river on whose banks he stood in sandled feet.
For days now, he had been preaching to the people who assembled from various parts of the province and each day the message was similar. It was quite unlike the sermons heard every Sabbath in the local synagogues. This preacher cared not for the empty praise of men, nor did he Pharisee-like exalt himself above the level of the people. Praise and personal aggrandizement might be sought by the professional teachers and synagogue rulers, but John the Baptist cared only for the Glory of his God.
His message spoke of coming judgment on the nation and of One who was much greater than himself who would soon come to deliver the repentant. At the close of each sermon people who repented of their sinful ways would be given the opportunity to come and be baptized in the river to mark their change of heart and thus prepare themselves for the coming of Messiah and His kingdom.
One day a group of religious leaders came down from Jerusalem and asked for baptism but the preacher refused. He could somehow see beyond their outward puritanical appearance and into their hard unrepentant hearts. There could be no baptism without a change of heart and a transformed life. Without these it would be a meaningless ritual.
An interesting and profitable time could be spent examining the birth, life and death of the preacher but a greater than John the Baptist beckons for our attention today. John pointed this One out for us. One momentous day He made His way through the congregation in the river valley and walked with decisive steps toward the Baptist. By the power of the Holy Ghost, John recognized the one who approached. Pointing to Him he called out with clarion voice, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sins of the world. John 1:29. John had effected the greatest introduction ever performed by mortal man. He had finally answered the heart cry of Isaac on Mount Moriah, "Where is the lamb for a burnt offering?" Genesis 22:7. The Lamb who would fulfill the promise of thousands of lambs slain on the great altars of Tabernacle and Temple was revealed that day to the sinful sons and daughters of Adam. The old Temple service would soon end, the need for it eliminated and a new and living Way into the presence of the Holy made plain.
The Lamb would accomplish what the Temple lambs could only foreshadow.
Isaac Watts wrote well:
Not all the blood of beasts
On Jewish altars slain,
Could give the guilty conscience peace,
Or wash away one stain.
But Christ, the heavenly Lamb,
Took all our sins away,
A sacrifice of nobler name
And richer blood than they.
By faith we lay our hand
On that dear head of Thine;
With broken, contrite hearts we stand,
And there confess our sin.
We now look back to see
The burden Thou didst bear,
When hanging on the accursed tree,
And know our guilt was there.
Believing, we rejoice
To see the curse remove;
We bless the Lamb with cheerful voice,
And sing His endless love.
Worthy is the Lamb who was slain
To receive power and riches and wisdom,
And strength and honor and glory and blessing.
Blessing and honour and glory and power
Be to Him who sits on the throne
And to the Lamb, forever and ever.
Revelation 5:12,13
If you have not done so before you need to come in repentance and like John acknowledge the Lord Jesus Christ as the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world, as the Saviour slain for your sin.
Those of us who are His by faith must surely seek daily to worship and glorify the Lamb who is worthy of all praise and honour. Let us join hearts and hands to extol His Name. Let us say "Lamb of God our souls adore Thee."
Those who sing the great refrain "Worthy is the Lamb" will be from every people and tongue and tribe and nation. There will be no racial prejudice, for all will be one in Christ. Surely this is what the Baptist meant when he said, "Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world." (John 1:29) For all the redeemed of every color and tongue will join as one in praising the Savior in the eternal ages.
Jack Scott loved his Lord! He passed away on January 10, 2001 after a lengthy illness.
He is missed greatly by his family.
Great devotional, Pat!
Ed, The 71 Chevelle is a nice car. Would you post a few pics. As I've mentioned before, I'm a huge car guy. :D
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Hi everyone. Just back from coffee a the cafe and then we went to walk at the gym of the church nearby. Today the housekeeper is here and she is starting with our screened in porch, which needed to be cleaned after the winter. It is always nice to have the house clean all at once. There is nothing else on the schedule for today. It is a beautiful day with a nice breeze but suppose to warm up to about 85 this afternoon.
Pat, it was nice to see Jack's writing again as the devotional. Thanks for sharing it with us this week.
Ed, it sounds like your reunion was worth all the work involved. My son restored a 25 year old "Z" car (can't remember the make right off) and he drives it. He really enjoyed the process of the restoration and was able to find a lot of what he needed on e-Bay. He took it from something that looked like a wreck to a nice looking vehicle.
Ruth, glad to read that your stress causers are almost over. It is sometimes difficult during the peak of a crisis or tough situation to remember that "this too shall pass". The valleys of life help us recognize the peaks.
Etta Sue, it sounds like you made a wise decision to leave the festivities before the bands started. However, it sounds like you did enjoy the graduation even if it was really hot there.
Hope everyone has a wonderful day.
Good morning all. Our family has been collectively fighting the whole allergy/cold thing. I thought I had escaped it, but . . . .:(
I hope everyone has a wonderful week.
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Ivalou had a crown put on today and asked me to go with her. Later we had Chinese at a sit-down restaurant...not buffet. Really good. We both had Orange Chicken and enough to bring home for another meal.
Other than that...not much. I did show Ivalou Prom pictures of her grandson and granddaughter that their Mother put on FaceBook. My, these kids look so grown up when they dress up!! »ïÏï«,¸¸,»ïÏï«,¸¸,»ïÏï«,¸¸,»ïÏï«,¸¸,»ïÏï«,¸¸,»ïÏï«,¸¸,»ïÏï«,¸¸,»ïÏï«,¸¸,»ïÏï«
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Hi everyone. Been busy up until now. I slept a lot better last night and didn't wake up until 5 and then only because I was cold. got up got dressed for Curves did my devotion fed the dogs and went on to Curves. After work today I made Soft Oatmeal and fig cookies with a hint of chocolate, then walked the dogs. Now I am relaxing and about to go fix a cup of tea.
Keith will be here this weekend and do the mowing. He has been cleaning up his yard, reparing the stairs on the deck, and got the moss off the deck so I won't be falling down. He worries that I will fall again. I haven't fallen at his place yet but he isn't taking any chances.
We will probably go to the Azalea Festival here in Mckville. The Annual Oyster Fest is in Arcata this weekend and the Fish festival in Trinidad on Sunday. Lots of stuff going on now that summer is here.
TTYL
Pat - thanks for posting one of Jack's things - they're always good. Larry - wasn't the Z car a Datsun? That's what sticks in my mind anyway.
Tehre are two Z cars the camaro Z-28 and the Datsun Z series. 280-Z etc.
Hi, friends, I learned today that retirement on July 31 has been approved. If I counted correctly, that's 42 more working days. :D
Ruth Ann!! Oh, wow.........it's getting closer. You'll be so lost for awhile while you adjust to not having someone and the someones connected with your employment, depending on you daily, but you'll find your next mission soon. I'm really happy for you. We need to have a cyber retirement party for you in July. :) Nita
Ruth Ann, I can only guess at your (mixed) emotions regarding that July 31 date. As Nita says: you will probably feel lost for a while and maybe a bit of nostalgia, but that will quickly pass as you adjust to your new life! Yup, it's gonna be YOUR life from then on! Enjoy!!
P.S. I think a cyber retirement party is the way to go, for sure! :D
I've started with Oswald Chambers' devotional, My Utmost For His Highest. I've gone through it through the years, but I am always touched, blessed and often convicted or chastised.
Hi, Jane. I know you've used this same little book as a devotional too. In fact, did you get his biography for me? I can't remember. love u, Nita
ps. Thank you for posting one of Jack's devotionals, Pat.
Hi everyone.
Yes, it is a Datsun Z car that my son restored. Thanks for the help on that.
Not really much to write about this morning. Have a meeting to attend later this morning and Pat is going to the grocery store and that is the extent of our activity for the day (at least that I am aware of at the moment.) The termite inspector is to do his annual check this afternoon and then that will be done for another year.
I also use the Oswald Chamber's "My Utmost For His Highest" on a daily basis. He really challenges one to think.
Karmat, sorry to hear your family has had the flu/colds. Hope they are about over.
Etta Sue, these young people really grow up quickly.
Marilyn, you sure don't need to be falling so it sounds like your efforts are well directed. It sounds like you have a busy weekend planned.
Ruth Ann, it is always good to have something definitely established. I remember the feeling when I reached the day where I could retire. Of course, with my situation I worked at home for about 18 months and then retired so didn't have too much of a transformation. All the years since retiring I have maintained office hours by working in my office during the day. For me it has been important to have structure for my day.
I agree with Larry about your retirement, Ruth Ann. I think it's very important to plan ahead and have definite structure to your days to come. Possibly some goals could be established toward which you could progress. And when you're lacking for something to do, come on in here! We'll sure be glad to have you! May our Father greatly bless you at this important juncture in your life!
Good Morning: raining here most of the night and this morning to. I got a call from my client at 6:30 she had to take her husband to ER last night, He has pneumonia so I would appreciate prayer for Gil Gilkey. She will call me after the Dr rounds so maybe I can go to work then. It will be a short shift, as I have the other job to go to and my nails done this afternoon.
Nothing else is new here, The dogs are sleeping and being lazy dogs because of the rain.
It's raining here too. Paul was going to play golf today but the rain is too heavy so he'll play on Thurs.
My cousin and his wife from Spain are leaving on Thursday for home so we'll try to go to Niagara Falls tomorrow. You can't come to Ontario and not see Niagara!!!
Good morning. Raining here too. And my dogs are sleeping too. :) I have Pandora Radio on...playing some very beautiful, restful music by Dan Gibson. Tyson is curled up by the computer, sleeping away. He really likes it, I guess. I keep it low. Rocko is on the couch stretched out on his back as far as he can reach, paws up, sleeping still.
Hope you all have a blessed day. Nita
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Raining when I woke up. I ate breakfast, read my devotions, did my exercises and then swept all the floors. Then took my shower. I got caught up on my emails and no internet. Hmmm. I turned off the modem and back on. Rebooted. Still no internet. So I emptied my camera of pictures and PSP'd them. Then I had internet.
Ivalou called and reminded me that we are to go to the funeral home this evening for a visiting. So while we are out, we are going to have pizza...my day to choose. I just had a late lunch of leftover Chinese food...not as good as yesterday.
That's it!! Oh, yes. Tornado watch until 7pm. Don't like that. It is thundering big time right now!!:) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)
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Rain here too.....I went to Victoria yest. to shop for a Birthday present for my daughter. Wore a light jacket as the sun was bright and cheery. Short time later, cold, damp and I felt rather like a frozen popsicle...?
Lots of exciting things on TV today! Ah, the wonderful game of politics. Sort of reminds me of John Grisham's latest novel: The Appeal. John Grisham is a Christian. He writes about something very similar to what has happened. Read the book if curious.
My personal choice is Daily Bread for my devotionals, tho' do have and read ' My Utmost for His Highest.' Can't get too much of a good thing....
Here is a little something:
Though sin seems to triumph and wrong conquers right,
Though lies can put justice to flight,
God's truth is eternal, His Word shows His might,
And He will bring justice to light. —Gustafson
Someday the scales of justice will be perfectly balanced. :thumbsup:
This is also an historical time for those of use who follow Prophecy. It is exciting to watch things developing according to God's plan.
Pleasant Day/Evening and God Bless.
Liz
Goo Morning everyone. I will be going to work soon so I don't have much time to write much of a post. I just wanted to say I hope you all have a very blessed day.
I got some more hints on my mystery vacation, It is inland in Oregon and an apartment. Not a lot of details yet. Haha
Good Morning everyone,
This is the day that the Lord made Amen! Yep it is raining here in Michigan as well, it has held up my garage sale adventure! lol
We have so much stuff we (me) have accumulated over the past few years, it is time to get the old out and make room for the new!
Kind of like when it rains, it washes away the old filth, and brings growth. Our God knows everything we have need of even before we ask....
I pray that everyone is doing okay. I am happy to go to this site, I frequent it alot! Spiritual manna!
God Bless and have a wonderful day.. :bible:
It is trying to rain here as well but so far sprinkles.
Just like Ruth Ann I am finding retirement hard really it is the letting go, finding lots to do that will not be hard just this week Mel will be taking a few lawn items to the auction then later in the winter I will be putting a whole lot more together for the auction I need space.
Goodwill is getting some in a couple of weeks if not sooner.
So you see it is just letting go.
I have not had breakfast yet so I had best be on my way and prepare brunch before heading out to work.
Ruth
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I will be gone for a few days. Ivalou and I going to her daughter, Jo's in Ohio for a high school graduation, a dance dress rehearsal, a dance recital and an Open House for the graduate. Then Lydia is coming back with us for a few days/weeks!! She's 9 and lots of fun! <: )) ))><<~~> <: )) ))><<~~< <: )) ))><<~~<
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Etta Sue - your weather report sure does remind me of one of my trips through Indiana. From just across the river in Illinois and about half way to Indy I was in one of those weather fronts where you can't even see the side of the road, and you come to believe you're driving through the ocean - except it lights up every few seconds. The next day we were down in Evansville at my bosses' house. We took a little drive and were parked on a little hill. From there we actually watched one of those funnels come down, along with more lightning. You can have it - I don't want it.
It's mostly sunny and beautiful here right now. Just got back from using the treadmill. Wish I could actually hear what's going through my head: "The Lord's my Shepherd, I'll not want. He maketh me down to lie. In pastures green He leadeth me - the quiet waters by."
Goodness! Hope everything's all right with folk in Indiana, Etta Sue.
Y'all are SO right - already I'm bewildered thinking about all the time I'm gonna have...Then, I look around me at the house and this office and my bedroom, and I wonder if there's gonna be ENOUGH time to do all that must be done! Yikes!!!
Thank goodness the weather is clear and very warm here.
Y'all have a great rest of the day.
Ruth Ann
"Since you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit in sincere love of the brethren, love one another fervently with a pure heart, having been born again, not of corruptible seed but incorruptible, through the Word of God which lives and abides forever . . ."
I got to thinking about the above Scripture today - a passage very, very important but little understood. It tells all Christians that they are brothers, that they belong to one family. It means, among other things, that the local church is a faimily, a group of people who are committed to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
Can we, then, jump from family to family? Can we attend the gathering anywhere we desire at the moment? When we have problems with this brother or that, can we simply leave and attend elsewhere? I hope the answer is a resounding NO! We must deal with our fellow members as brothers and sisters, not club members. We must work out every problem. We must submit to one another and defer to one another. We must minister to one another in Christ's love.
Oh may "church hopping" cease! Oh may cold relationships be warmed! Oh may our Lord be glorified!
Just some thoughts that have been turning in my mind today.
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Got a little rain here, too.
I wonder if it's raining in Las Vegas.
Quote from: Al Moak on June 04, 2008, 07:49:55 PM
"Since you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit in sincere love of the brethren, love one another fervently with a pure heart, having been born again, not of corruptible seed but incorruptible, through the Word of God which lives and abides forever . . ."
I got to thinking about the above Scripture today - a passage very, very important but little understood. It tells all Christians that they are brothers, that they belong to one family. It means, among other things, that the local church is a faimily, a group of people who are committed to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
Can we, then, jump from family to family? Can we attend the gathering anywhere we desire at the moment? When we have problems with this brother or that, can we simply leave and attend elsewhere? I hope the answer is a resounding NO! We must deal with our fellow members as brothers and sisters, not club members. We must work out every problem. We must submit to one another and defer to one another. We must minister to one another in Christ's love.
Oh may "church hopping" cease! Oh may cold relationships be warmed! Oh may our Lord be glorified!
Just some thoughts that have been turning in my mind today.
and may sister church's stop seeing each other as competitors, but rather as on the same side. :)
Karmat - YEA!!!. Actually, each church should rejoice at the "successes" of other churches, and they should even help them onward!
Hi everyone. It is late so I am going to be relatively brief. We had Bible study this morning and then Pat and I had lunch at a buffet. Came home and rested an hour or so and then our step grandson came over with his wife and their 3 month old baby son. We got to hold him a lot during the three hours they were here and I took a lot of pictures. He looks so much like his father did when he was little. This was the nicest visit we have had with our grandson and his wife and we really enjoyed it.
Our daughter has spent the day in the ER as had a blister on one of her feet that this morning was all bloody and didn't look good. She has neuropathy and has no feeling in her feet and is a very severe diabetic so feet sore are a very serious matter. She called about 4 pm and was still in the ER but has been on a heart monitor as her heart rate was 132 when they took it. She said they may keep her all night and we haven't heard anymore from her. She only had a few minutes left on her cell phone. This was going to be here last day or two working at the IRS for this tax season. We know she is in God's good hands but are certainly concerned. Please say a little prayer for her this night.
I will have more time to write tomorrow.
Hello everyone...
We're not that long in. We went to Niagara Falls and area today with cousins from Spain. We had a wonderful day. Tomorrow we'll be going to St. Jacobs, Ontario with them in order for them to see the Mennonite country and then they fly back to Spain tomorrow evening.
Hi Pat and everyone. Pat give the cousins our love and let them know ew are praying for safe travels.
Larry I will be praying for your daughter. Sounds so serious.
Amen Al, Church hopping because you are looking for endorsement for a lifestyle especially, is so dangerous. How many times do we act like teanagers, stomp our feet and run away from home, just because we cannot "get our own way". I am have seen a dear brother leave church and quit any church for this reason. Takes a gutsy pastor to preach against sinful lifestyles, and address issues within the church, and society. so often they preach a social gospel to appease the masses. That is not the Gospel that Christ preached.
Ruth and Ruth Ann, Enjoy the freedom that retirement gives. Our dad often said that he was busier retired than he was when he was employed. There was a difference, retired he could say no to what he didn't want to do and could do what he enjoyed. I pray it will be the same with you.
Liz, Grisham is one of my favourit authors. Yes I will get the book. Have you read any Ted Decker? If not try Black, Red, White. Terrific analogies!
Those of you who are encountering weather related problems, thank God that you and yours are safe.
The weather here has at last turned to beautiful. The temperatures have risen and we will soon be swimming. I have the lawns to mow today, not a job I look forward to today, i would rather be sewing. It will be good to be outside though. To those who have encouraged me to start quilting, I have. I am working on an applique butterfly quilt. "Monarch's and More" I am learning and streatching. This is out of my comfort zone!.
Have a great day folks God bless
JudyB
I agree brother Al, you know a tree (which is what we are compared to) in order to grow, needs to have it's roots grow deep, if it does not it will be weak, and die.
I know of too many Christian brothers and sisters that when they are offended are to quick to go to another Church rather than find out how God will bring victory through the conflict.
People try to find the perfect house of worship, yet fail to remember that every church is filled by people, and if you seek to get the approval of man you will be disappointed.
I Started serving God at the same place that God had placed me, and unless God moves me from that place, I will not allow people to be the reason of going somewhere else. :newbie:
Hello, everyone;
I had a blast this morning. My dad took Courtney and I to a few locations to take some pics.
First, we went to the little park next to the Hood Canal Bridge, in Port Ludlow. Then we went to a spot were there is a small pond, and got a few more pics.
Finely, we went to the beach next to Fort Worden.
I'll post some of my pics later.
Hi everyone. That means HI EVERYONE !!!!
Not much new here, Took the dogs for their walks, did some laundry, cleaned house and will be coloring my hair as soon as I finish this cuppa Green Jasmine Tea.
My Client's husband is still inthe hospital so he still needs our prayers. His white count is still too high and they are trying to find out why. Plus one of the cultures they did is still growing and they want to find out what that is too.
I took two shopping bags and a box of stuff to the Hospice thrift shop today. I was cleaning out my closet, still more to go. I need to get my downsizing done, so I will be ready to pack up to move when the time comes. Big decisions still to come, nothing settled yet.
Larry B. - Amen! It's a little bit like family members saying, "I'm not a member of this family anymore. I'll go to another one." That would be considered strange indeed, yet that's what many do. We are committed to a family, and love to the other members is the only acceptable demeanor.
Steady rain all day! At least it makes the grass and flowers happy...
I went to the optometrist today for my yearly eye exam and six month check of glaucoma, etc. Have decided to not go back to the medical eye doctor as he nearly ruined my eyes. Unfortunately, only part of the exam is now covered by our wonderful medical system, and one test not at all. Decided to get sunglasses that cover my existing glasses when I am out walking or in the garden. Eye swells from the wind we are always getting now the trees are gone in the area. Will wear my smaller clip-ons for regular use. Cost of all this was $177.00. Ouch!!!!! The other medical clinic has equipment that is horribly outdated. Also, this dr. uses a surgeon in Victoria for catarracts, so will go there when it gets worse. That is also a relief!
Judy, I have not read any Ted Dekker books, but went online and ordered two from the library. So will look forward to that! If you like mysteries, Julia Spencer Fleming writes good books, with a Reverend Clare Fergusson series that I enjoy very much.
I doubt that there will ever be a perfect church. Unfortunately, so many seem to self destruct from within. Have experienced more than a little of that in the past 40 yrs. When at all possible, it is best to stay and try to look past the people......
Daily Bread had a nice little poem:
The lessons we learn from our failures
Are lessons that help us succeed,
And if we are wise and we heed them,
Then failure is just what we need. —D. De Haan
Learn from your failures, or you will fail to learn.
:)
Will look forward to some more pictures, Scotty.
Pleasant Day/Evening and God Bless.
Liz
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Hi Liz...
We're in the midst of a big lightening and thunder storm right now and the latest weather alert said to be careful about tornadoes.
We're just going to do our devotional here and then try to get an early night. Today was a very busy day saying farewell to our Spanish cousins. We had such a wonderful time.
:) Good evening to everyone. I have going over the posting's and there is so many things happening and am excited for all those who have had many good things going on in there life. My wife and I have been busy and just don't know where all the time goes.
Etta Sue: Since I have retired there is so many things going on and congratulations on your retirement. This past week we had our 2 grandchildren at our house and we had so much fun with them and they are growing so fast. God is so good and our little grandson that I asked you all to pray for is doing great for now. The doctor's at McMaster Children's Hospital in Hamilton Ontario Canada have told the parent's that for now he is growing like a normal baby so we praise the Lord for that but please do contiue to pray for him. His name is Kaeden.
Larry. The car you are talking about is called a Datsun 240 Z. and the are a nice car.
Paul and Pat: To bad you did not drop in when you were at the Falls we were only 15mins. away. Thanks for the devotional.
Well may the Lord be with you all this coming Lord's day. :thumbsup:
God bless to all. Gord. ;)
:) Good Morning y'all! Just passing through on my way to work. Have a great day! :) :) :)
Hi everyone. I am writing from the Saturn dealers where I am having a routine oil change done. Pat had planned on coming with me to get a blood test she needs to have done to check on the high blood pressure medicine she has started taking. However, something came up and she will have a doctor's appointment on Monday so will do the blood test then.
Our daughter is still in the hospital. She has been told she has a very serious infection in her foot and that if they don't get it under control she well could lose her foot. She thinks they wiill let her go home today (she has been there for 3 days) and she has an appointment on Monday to see the regular medical staff about the infection. This would likely have been her last week to work and, of course, she hasn't been able to, so won't have to deal with that next week.
Last evening Pat's sister called to say their only living uncle had passed away after having a bleeding ulcer and then a massive stroke. We would like to go back to Missouri for the services but don't think it is wise to leave here at this time with the situation with our daughter as she may need our help in getting around during the next few days.
It is very hot here the last few days and is expected to get into the high 90s today and tomorrow. This evening we are meeting friends for dinner and then we will go to one of the friend's home to play the domino game.
Ruth, have you retired? I know that retirement is pending for Ruth Ann.
Pat and Paul, maybe you can catch your breath now that your visitors have returned home.
I have read all the postings but will not try to post to individuals today.
G'day folks. Not muc hgoing on today, I am at work, and it is quiet. I have a project I want to sew, and because I am allowed to do that at work I will get started on it today.
We are to have rain, rain, and more rain this weekend, to end on Tuesday when I go back to work. Seems like my off days will all be rainy. them wll be up n the 80's though so that will be nice.
Got to go
God bless
JudyB
Quote from: Gord Brown on June 06, 2008, 12:36:34 AM
Paul and Pat: To bad you did not drop in when you were at the Falls we were only 15mins. away. Thanks for the devotional.
Hi Gord... We were so much longer in the Falls area than we had planned so were very late. We did the whole "tour" if you know what I mean. We ended up in Niagara-on-the-Lake and then home at dark.
We'll drop in for sure one day though.
It's HOT here today.
We have a humidex warning here today. So all of our windows are closed and the blinds down a bit. It's very humid outside.
I'm sorry to read of your daughter's foot, Larry.
http://www.godtube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=a9d65c406940a3e22444
Hi everyone from a cloudier N. Ireland. Jeannine took the sunshine back with her. If you click the above link you should see her galloping up Slemish Mountain! ^-^
Have been trying to read all the posts and catching up on you all.
Take care and God bless
Quote from: Pat on June 06, 2008, 11:08:22 AM
It's HOT here today.
We have a humidex warning here today. So all of our windows are closed and the blinds down a bit. It's very humid outside.
I'm sorry to read of your daughter's foot, Larry.
Me, too.
Here are some pics from yesterday.
http://www.christianphotographers.com/community/index.php?topic=7029.0
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Colin Thank you for sharing that video of Jeannine going up the mountain. What fun.
I enjoyed the video, too, Colin. Thank you for sharing part of the visit with us.
Hi to each of you. It's very warm and kinda steamy here in Nashville. But, since they're having the country music Fan Fair this weekend, I'm certain everyone participating (performers and fans alike) are extremely thankful it's not pouring down rain! I remember seeing the news reports one year where literally everyone there was drenched, but still having a great time.
Today I went back to Social Security to get the final papers filed.
Now's time to begin concentrating on moving my keepsakes home, preparing to host(ess) my boss and my major client who are coming in on Thursday of next week, and, generally getting ready to relax the last week or so of work.
Ahhhhhhh - wow! that sigh felt good. I think that relaxing is already beginning. ^-^
Nice to see Slemish, Colin. Wow, takes me back in time for sure. What lovely trips I've had up Slemish in days gone by.
:) Thanks for the great pictures Colin I dont know if I have ever been to Sleemish but it looks great and the country around it makes one homesick for the old country.
Hi to all I was at a banquet tonight for the mission that I volunteer at and we had a beautiful meal with all the trimmings and then we had a ladies quartet and were they good and they sung some of the good old songs it was good to be ther. My wife Noreen could not go as this afternoon she got a spasim in her back and could hardly move so she stayed home.
Today is the hottest day we have had in a long time my temprature gauge outside my back window was reading 92 farenheight and very humid.
Well must go to sleep as I have praise team practise tomorrow may the Lord be with you all this weekend God Bless. :coffee:
Thanks to all who commented on the video. I dont know how to post them in here without going through Godtube first of which Jeannine and I are members. These videos will eventually be seen on our website as well. I have worn out a pair of shoes walking this countryside of mine with Jeannine and she has lost a stone in weight! But we did feed her well and she had a brilliant time here. I think it only rained once on us and the first day we went round the Antrim Coast Road it was very misty but beautiful inland.
I shall try and post more videos when I can and I am sorry for those who cant view them because they are on dial up or whatever.
Take care everyone and God bless
Ps Pat....if I dont get time to take my album off you can do the honours. I know Jeannine and I have thousands of pics. we would like to put up in the new albums! <3
Hi everyone. It is going to be a hot and humid day in Georgia. I noticed condensation on the kitchen window so know the humidity must be us.
We had a nice evening. We ate out a the Snellville Diner and then played dominos until about 9 am at one of the couple's home. We also enjoy these evenings as they are relaxed and we just have fun, although last night everyone seemed a little tired. I think that may be because the Diner was hot as their air-conditioner on one side was not working.
Colin, very nice video. Was that your wife with Jeannine?
Scotty, I enjoyed your pictures. They have a quiet and serene feel to them.
Ruth Ann, you will probably feel the tension fade away. It is nice to not be controlled by the clock, although I still am to some extent but of my own choosing.
Judy, hope your sewing project went well yesterday. Glad you are able to do it while on the job. It would be fine to send some of that rain this way.
Pat, it sounds like you all had a busy but fun day.
Thank you all for your concerns expressed for our daughter.
http://www.godtube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=2327f98c46ffe8e6ed0e
Jeannine and I went to Glenariff Glen and strolled around the riverside walk. We had to go back another day to do the forest part of it. Larry that is indeed my wife who thought our trips were too daunting for her so she stayed at home most of the time.
Take care.
Ohhh, you are making me so homesick, Colin! Wow! How often I've been in that area! Did you tickle any trout?
I did tickle trout Pat who thought I was trying to make a cod out of them :uglystupid: Not really Pat! That was the only day that rained on us when we were coming back up from the river. I will tell you what we did see one day Pat and that was an otter catch a trout in the rive Maine near Cullybackey. He caught it and took it up on to the bank and then back into the water again. It was one of those times I had not the video camera with me and Jeannine tried her best to capture it on her camera. It was an awesome sight!
Some more video to make you misty Pat!
http://www.godtube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=8299a0d1b97d7038402a
So, Colin,did you say "Yin Nought Yin" while in Cullybackey?
Aye Pat ah did!
And now ye'd best 'ave a cuppa tay, ye Brit's.
I think I'll join y'all with a cup of tea very shortly.
Certainly enjoyed the beautiful scenery and the music, not to mention it has been good to see Jeanine relaxing.
Y'all have a nice rest of the day.
And soon our Ruth Ann can be relaxing, too! :)
I got home last evening about 8, tired but happy from a week of painting. I completed two nice scenes from Peru.
Today I was back at it, getting things ready for reunion. So much work! I hope we have a good attendance after all these preparations.
Now I'm off to bed.
Is everyone seeing Colin's videos ok but me? I'm on broadband so it isn't that. The video will start, I hear the music, and then it will stop and some kind of menu thing for other videos will pop up on the little screen. I've tried both videos posted, and can't watch either one. :(
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I got back home this evening...in time to enjoy Colin's video. What beautiful scenery, getting to know our Jeannine better and loved the music!!
I don't know how I could be tired because I did nothing for three days. Nothing.
It is such a hectic place at Jo's so I mostly kept Lydia entertained so she would stay out of her Mom's hair!
I got the choice of going to the dance rehearsal or the Commencement Thursday. I chose the Commencement since I was going to the Dance Recital Friday night. What a huge facility! 569 kids graduated.
Dance Recital was Friday night. Lydia was in three dances...jazz, ballet and tap. She said she didn't want to stay for the Finale so we left after her last dance which was the 12th dance after intermission. Now all the students are pretty good but none...NONE...would be accepted if they tried out for 'So You Think You Can Dance'. So many solos so really, I was ready to leave. Lydia says she isn't dancing next year. She wants to do sports of some kind.
Then today we woke to rain....yes, RAIN! And the graduation Open House was to be outside. So the trooper that Jo is got the kids to get busy and straighten the house and sure enough, all was ready by 1pm when the Open House started. It was over at 3pm and guess what? The rain stopped...the sun came out and all was clear all the way home!!
I am tired and not planning on attending church tomorrow.
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AHA!! I've been trying to see it on the computer in the kitchen, and that's why it wouldn't let me see it I guess. I'd reformatted the hard drive and probably don't have some program needed.
I'm at my usual computer and got to see Jeanine climbing the mountains with your wife, Colin. I loved your music too.
Ireland is sure beautiful.
Now you can rest. lol Nita
:) Colin and Jeannine you guys did it again and the new videos are great and as Larray said o you brits. Well it does make us a we bit homesick. Thanks for them Colin they are beautiful. God Bless.and good morning. :coffee:
Good morning everyone from N. Ireland and I am glad that Al Moak recognises it is a part of Britian! I am glad you are all enjoying the videos. I am working through the videos as I have taken them so you are seeing Jeannine's excursions from begining to the end.
Have a blessed day all.
Hi everyone. It being Sunday morning I didn't have the normal need to arise quite as early so got to sleep in a bit. Am finishing my breakfast, which Pat made for me today) and on the way to church we have to fill both cars with gas. We have let both tank gets fairly low and we have a ten cent discount from Kroger for buying over $100 of food in a month so will try to fill both cars on the one pump. This will involved filling one and one of us holding the hose while the car is moved and the other one brought in. I will advise the attendant of our plans so the person won't think we have filled and are driving off.
Other than going to church and probably out to eat with the group, we have no other plans for the day.
If you all ever rent movies let me make a a recommendation. Pat and I both are really enjoying a BBC show called "Monarch of the Glen". It is set in Scotland and the scenery is beautiful and each story is different and yet followed a story line for the characters. There are 7 seasons of it and you really should watch it from season one, episode one. We just finished watching the 4th season yesterday. When Pat and Paul were here we discussed it and they had seen it and liked it, at least Pat had.
Janet and Etta Sue, nice to have you both back home safely. Janet, please don't work yourself into a tizzy in preparing for your family reunion. Remember the folks are coming to see you and your family and not inspect your house.
Colin, thanks for the video. Nita, glad you were able to see it.
We had a pleasant surprise last evening when the phone ran and it was Paul calling. We also got to say hello to Pat.
Hope this is a great day for everyone.
hI, (Ruth Ann says as she is wiping perspiration!)
How're y'all doing. It's another really warm day here in Nashville, and the sunshine is beautiful. I'd just like to blow away the heavy humidity. :)
We old ladies had a bunch of fun at lunch after church today. Now, it's rest time.
Then, a birthday dinner (supper down South) for a long term friend.
So, I'll be thankful to get some rest in between times today. :)
Y'all have a good 'un.
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I have spent way too much time on the computer today. I was working with some photos I took this weekend and Corel told me I had some duplicate files...I deleted and renamed about 100 files! Whew!
It is hot here today. 88°! Glad for A/C.
I haven't even been outside today. >^..^< >^..^< >^..^< >^..^< >^..^< >^..^< >^..^< >^..^<
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I was here earlier and had a long post written and lost it to the cyber spooks who came along and stole my post. ??? ::) :P
Keith is home now, I sent half of what was left of the Lasagne home with him along with the homemade cookies and half of what was left of the cake. While we were eating breakfast on Saturday morning he bit down on something hard that turned out to be one of his fillings. so now he has to go to the dentist before we go on vacation.
Happy took him for a good run both days. I let Bebe off leash and she ran with them while I walked briskly along behind. Keith always takes Happy's leash, he doesn't want to take any chances of Happy making me fall down. But when I walk Happy I just plant my feet and don't let him go forward until he realizes that I am the one in control then he walks at my pace except way out in front of me.
Satruday when we went out to Safeway to buy the stuff for the Lasagne we stopped at the park and checked out all the classic cars from around this area that were on display. Keith mowed the lawns and watered the front on Saturday afternoon. Alll in all we had a great visit, did a lot of disscussing future plans.
Back to work tomorrow,and in 11 days I will be heading out for Oregon again this time for our vacation.
Goodness, already past 9 PM. Where did the day go?
Larry, I should have had that advice earlier! I feel as if I am being attacked by something--sore throat, fever and headache. I'm taking vitamin C and Zinc, drinking lots of water, taking pain pills. I'm supposed to help with a funeral dinner tomorrow at church, but if I feel I have anything contagious, I won't go. I think I have just worked too hard for too long, and my resistance was down. I've been so tired every day.
We do have things ready in the garage. Will have to do a final sweeping, as every time we open the garage door (the big one) stuff blows in. And I have a lot of cooking yet to do, as well as cleaning my studio. But I will make it! ;)
Ruth Ann, so good to hear you talking about having fun times. You deserve it!
As usual, I'm heading off to bed now.
Good Evening Everyone...
We've had a rainy evening. A tornado touched down in Lucan, Ontario too (just north of London, Ontario) and we've had all sorts of warnings all day long. It seems to have passed by now though.
Sounds like you are all busy.
We had a great day in church today. There was a musical group from Faithway Baptist College in Ajax, Ontario (the pastor's daughter is in the group) in attendance and what a wonderful morning with them singing and then one of the professors speaking. They are now headed out to British Columbia and then back to the East Coast of Canada to sing every night in churches across the country.
It's wonderful to be busy in the Lord's work for sure.
It's time to lock the door on this "Thoughts for the Week" and open a new one!
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