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Jesus is my God -
Jesus is my Spouse -
Jesus is my Life -
Jesus is my only Love -
Jesus is my All in All.
Jesus is my Everything.
Because of this I am never afraid.
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Morning Devotional...
Appearances of Jesus
Luke 24:13-43 NLT
That same day two of Jesus' followers were walking to the village of Emmaus, seven miles from Jerusalem. As they walked along they were talking about everything that had happened. As they talked and discussed these things, Jesus himself suddenly came and began walking with them. But God kept them from recognizing him.
He asked them, "What are you discussing so intently as you walk along?"
They stopped short, sadness written across their faces. Then one of them, Cleopas, replied, "You must be the only person in Jerusalem who hasn't heard about all the things that have happened there the last few days."
"What things?" Jesus asked.
"The things that happened to Jesus, the man from Nazareth," they said. "He was a prophet who did powerful miracles, and he was a mighty teacher in the eyes of God and all the people. But our leading priests and other religious leaders handed him over to be condemned to death, and they crucified him. We had hoped he was the Messiah who had come to rescue Israel. This all happened three days ago.
"Then some women from our group of his followers were at his tomb early this morning, and they came back with an amazing report. They said his body was missing, and they had seen angels who told them Jesus is alive! Some of our men ran out to see, and sure enough, his body was gone, just as the women had said."
Then Jesus said to them, "You foolish people! You find it so hard to believe all that the prophets wrote in the Scriptures. Wasn't it clearly predicted that the Messiah would have to suffer all these things before entering his glory?" Then Jesus took them through the writings of Moses and all the prophets, explaining from all the Scriptures the things concerning himself.
By this time they were nearing Emmaus and the end of their journey. Jesus acted as if he were going on, but they begged him, "Stay the night with us, since it is getting late." So he went home with them. As they sat down to eat, he took the bread and blessed it. Then he broke it and gave it to them. Suddenly, their eyes were opened, and they recognized him. And at that moment he disappeared!
They said to each other, "Didn't our hearts burn within us as he talked with us on the road and explained the Scriptures to us?" And within the hour they were on their way back to Jerusalem. There they found the eleven disciples and the others who had gathered with them, who said, "The Lord has really risen! He appeared to Peter."
Then the two from Emmaus told their story of how Jesus had appeared to them as they were walking along the road, and how they had recognized him as he was breaking the bread. And just as they were telling about it, Jesus himself was suddenly standing there among them. "Peace be with you," he said. But the whole group was startled and frightened, thinking they were seeing a ghost!
"Why are you frightened?" he asked. "Why are your hearts filled with doubt? Look at my hands. Look at my feet. You can see that it's really me. Touch me and make sure that I am not a ghost, because ghosts don't have bodies, as you see that I do." As he spoke, he showed them his hands and his feet.
Still they stood there in disbelief, filled with joy and wonder. Then he asked them, "Do you have anything here to eat?" They gave him a piece of broiled fish, and he ate it as they watched.
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The two disciples returning to Emmaus at first missed the significance of history's greatest event because they were too focused on their disappointments and problems. In fact, they didn't recognized Jesus when he was walking beside them. To compound the problem, they were walking in the wrong direction--away from the fellowship of believers in Jerusalem.
We are likely to miss Jesus and withdraw from the strength found in other believers when we become preoccupied with our dashed hopes and frustrated plans.
Only when we are looking for Jesus in our midst will we experience the power and help he can bring.
The Best of the Bible--365 Must-Read Bible Passages
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Today is a surprise birthday party for my brother. Kaye Don is 75 years old today. I called him earlier to wish him a happy birthday. It sure was hard to not say, see you later!!
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Wonderful and thought provoking devotional this morning, Etta Sue. Thank you! <3
Etta Sue thank you for the devotional. As Jeanne said Thought provoking. Enjoy the Surprise party. They are always fun.
This week's promise: God's Word is powerful
Consume my life
He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose.
Jim Elliot, 1949
God, I pray Thee, light these idle sticks of my life and may I burn for Thee. Consume my life, my God, for it is Thine. I seek not a long life, but a full one, like you, Lord Jesus.
Jim Elliot, 1948
Jim Elliot's prayer
When he died [at the hands of the Auca Indians], Jim left little of value, as the world regards values....Of material things, there were few; a home in the jungle, a few well-worn clothes, books, and tools. The men who went to try to rescue the five [missionaries—all of whom died] brought back to me from Jim's body his wrist watch, and from...the beach, the blurred pages of his college prayer-notebook. There was no funeral, no tombstone for a memorial....No legacy then? Was it "just as if he had never been"? Jim left for me, in memory, and for us all, in these letters and diaries, the testimony of a man who sought nothing but the will of God, who prayed that his life would be "an exhibit of the value of knowing God."
The interest which accrues from this legacy is yet to be realized. It is hinted at in the lives of...Indians who have determined to follow Christ, persuaded by Jim's example; in the lives of many who write to tell me of a new desire to know God as Jim did....His death was the result of simple obedience to his Captain.
Jim Elliot and four other missionaries met their deaths trying to reach the Auca Indians for Christ.
Elizabeth Elliot, Shadow of the Almighty
Hello Everyone...
Thank you, Etta Sue for the thoughtful devotional to start out week!
I'm very tired today. I didn't get home from Toronto yesterday till the wee hours of the morning but what a lovely musical cruise on Lake Ontario! It was terrific. But the heat in the city was terrible. I really felt it.
Have you checked out our latest Mini Challenge? The subject is "Angels Unaware" and we're voting for the Number One photo. Some really great ones - have a look and cast a vote. CLICK HERE (http://www.christianphotographers.com/community/index.php?topic=9981.msg149321#msg149321)
I voted. Pretty hard subject this time.
I found the topic really difficult, I hope to be able to participate next time.
Great evening tonight. I went out to the mall with Heather, and then to a fabric store. We always have fun when we do this.
Kass thinks she is ready for Annual Inspection this year, leading the cadets in and give the commands. That is on Saturday, Friday is the Run for Life which the cadets volunteer for. Tomorrow she has to be back at school for 6:30 for the Academic Awards. We have friends going as well to cheer her on.
It is late, I am heading to bed.
Night all
Etta Sue thank you for the devotional
QuoteOnly when we are looking for Jesus in our midst will we experience the power and help he can bring.
More and more i am looking for Jesus. Maranantha Lord Jesus!!
Keith is in Portland and I am here with the critters. His oldest son become Doctor Craig Riley at tomorrows graduation. Keith will come home on Wednesday stopping in Lincoln City to inspect the new school cafeteria addition he designed.
I went to my Yoga class this morning, painted my toenails blue to match the Corvette I will have my fingernails done in the same color. After I walked the dogs this afternoon I went to Walmart to buy a blue cap to match the car and some sandals to wear to Savannah's graduation next Tuesday. That is going to be a long drive there and back from Sunriver.
I have already packed my suitcase but still need to pack the lunch bag that I use for cosmetics i.e. shampoo, conditioner, shower gel toothpaste etc. We leave for Sunriver on Saturday, I am taking my Netbook so will try to check in at least once or twice.
I voted this morning but didn't stop here to post just to read. I guess you could say I've been lurking.
Good Night
Wake Up!!! It is after 7 AM here on the left coast. I slept so good last night, I took an all natural sleeping pill that I bought at Dollar Tree , it has Valerian, L Tryptophan, and Chamomile I didn't even wake up once.
Today I am going To the Coos Bay Grange to buy dry food for the dogs, do the usual walks with them this afternoon and work on my next Photoshop lesson that is sitting in my email box.
I might gather together some of the things that go with the dogs in their bag. I have to send their own food, so usually send their own bowls, a few treats, canned wet food, Happy's meds have to go with him and I am adding their own shampoo since they don't have the Head and Shoulders at the groomer.
All y-all must be tired of hearing about my dogs.
The Word convicts
When the king heard what was written in the law, he tore his clothes in despair.
2 Chronicles 34:19 NLT
A rampage of revival
If Josiah, kind of Judah, had kept a journal, we might have noted this first significant entry: "Eight years old today" (2 Chronicles 34:1). At that tender age, Josiah had a scepter thrust into his hand. Yet he didn't let the super-responsibilities of those years allow him to forget his Creator. Rather, he "did what was pleasing in the Lord's sight." (34:2)
Another important entry might have been "Sixteen years old today" (2 Chronicles 34:3). That's when Josiah began to rid his country of the pagan shrines, idols, and images that had accumulated during the reigns of prior kings. After he purified the land, Josiah ordered the repair and restoration of the temple.
"Twenty-six years old" (2 Chronicles 34:8) was the midpoint of Josiah's 31-year reign. It was also Back-to-the-Word time. When Hilkiah the high priest stumbled across the "Book of the Law of the Lord as it had been given to Moses" (34:14) and had it read to Josiah, the king was devastated.
Josiah went on a rampage of revival, first making his people covenant to obey the Lord and his laws. Second, he destroyed all idols and required everyone to worship the Lord. And third, he initiated a Passover celebration on a scale that hadn't been seen since the time of the prophet Samuel.
Josiah did everything he could to bring Judah back to God and the treasury of his Word, but the clock of God's favor was running out. Sadly, because the people tired of Josiah's revival, within twenty-five years of Josiah's death, Jerusalem was destroyed and all it people taken in to captivity.
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The surprise party was a success. Kaye Don knew his daughter was having a cook out. She lives in the country so there was no place to hide cars. As they approached Robin's house, he asked Barb what was going on. So when he got to the house, he knew it was his three-quarter of a century birthday party!
Lots of food and hugs. Two of his grand-daughters are expecting boys within the month. Another is due in October. They were comparing baby bumps. Times have sure changed since I was pregnant 50 years ago.
I left there and went to Kitty's house. I was asked to stay for hamburgers on the grill but I was still stuffed from the birthday party so I came home between heavy rains.
Ivalou is gone to Ohio. I miss her already. I have to go to her house and turn on the A/C since our lights were out last night for about 3 minutes. Her A/C doesn't come back on by itself when there is a power outage.
Today Kitty and I are going swimming. I have no idea what else we are going to do. She is driving and if she asks me, I would like to go to Best Buy and check out their GPS's. Mine is getting obsolete...can't find the address I want. And I got a Best Buy Gift Certificate from the Class of 1960 for a job well done. ?º°`°º?ø,¸¸,ø?º°`°º?ø?º°`°º?ø,¸¸,ø?º°`°º?ø?º°`°º?ø,¸¸,ø?º°`°º?ø?º°`
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Good Morning!
I heard Marilyn shouting "Wake UP!" and so thought I'd better get up! :)
Cleaning my kitchen today. It's too hot outside to do anything.
Marilyn's shout certainly shook the rafters around here! :D
We had some thunderstorms overnight and more are forecast so I may not be around a whole lot. I try to keep jugs of water in the refrigerator and buckets in the tub when storms are forecast. If the power goes off the pump for trailer park's well shuts down and we don't get any water, so I try to be prepared just in case.
Steve Saint (the son of Nate Saint) has written a book, "End of the Spear." It is also in DVD. Steve tells of his travel back to that area where his missionary father was killed.
Eventually Mincayani, a Waodani tribesman, the very man that had killed Steve's father comes to know the Lord. He has since traveled in the US telling his marvelous story of redemption
Ed, a good reminder that results from the seed we sow aren't always immediately apparent.
Good mornin' all y'all. Well, since Marbeth is still in the hospital, I'll be visiting there today. They're probably going to move her today to another facility over in Eureka, where she can receive a lot more rehab exercise, etc. God willing, it should prepare her for coming home fairly soon. She's improved considerably in the last couple of days. They've had her up walking a couple of times each day. So, anyway, I'll need to go over to the hospital and at least find our where and when they're taking her. Please continue to pray for her - and for me.
Ed, that sounds like a great book. I will look out for it. Thanks for telling us about it.
Praying for you and Marbeth, Alan
Jeanne, we had the big storms here last night as well--and high winds.
Al; What happened to Marbeth, I think I must have missed something. Or maybe you didn't tell it here but in the moderators forum.
Well Pat and am glad that you and Jeanne heard me and got yourselves out of bed. :lol: I hate being up all by myself.
I am at Heather's, we are sitting chatting while I check in. Iheard you Marilyn but was too busy to leave for NBay.
It is a hot windy day here today, this morning it looked like rain but so far no luck. We need the rain so badly. I have all the garden planted and now for the rain to get it going. If there continues to be no rain, then I will have to put the hose and sprinkler out and wet it down that way. On a dug well that is hard, we can easily run out of water. We are praying for rain.
Got to run. Be back later.
That'a pretty interesting about Steve, Ed. I didn't know him, but I am quite well acquainted with Jim Elliot. The house we lived in up near Portland had a shed that Jim built, and I used it as a study.
Marilyn - I don't remember where I told about Marbeth's condition. Anyway, she contracted conjestive heart and then pneumonia on top of it. So, a week ago today, she went to Mad River Community Hospital. She'll be leaving there today, going to another place where they do a lot more phys. therapy. That should speed up her recovery sand return home (they say).
Hello to all of you. I got an invitation to check out "The Coffee Shop."
I enjoyed the morning devotion and hope that I would know Jesus if he paid a visit to me.
Here it is, the first of June already. Time sure does fly by now. I wonder why it goes faster as we get older. I'm going to have to start going to bed a lot earlier and get up with the dawn in order to have enough hours to do all I want to do. ::)
One of you mentioned having a good nights sleep. I like to drink a cup of chamomile, or catnip tea before I go to bed. It helps me get to sleep and I don't wake up during the night at all. I feel more refreshed the next morning too. :)
I hope you all have a blessed day.
Hi everyone. Once again last evening we had a very strong thunder storm with lots of rain and more is expected to develop later this afternoon. It has become very warm here this afternoon and that helps create these storms. We were watching the program from the National Mall to honor our veterans and their families but missed most of it as the satellite loses contact with the receiver in a heavy rain. What we did see at the beginning and end was very moving.
This has been a rather quiet and routine day. Had coffee and then a friend and I walked a mile at the church gym. Came home and worked on the bills for the month and attended a meeting. I then had lunch and had a nice rest. Nothing pressing for the rest of the day.
Al, glad to hear that your wife is improving and will get out of the hospital and into rehab.
Etta Sue, thanks for the fine devotional and Judy, once again, thanks for posting the pieces you have been posting.
Marilyn, blue fingernails? People will think you have smashed your fingers. :)
Ed, I have not heard of Nate Saint or his son.
Kathy, welcome and it is nice to read your postings.
ANOTHER GOSPEL
The tired old preacher stood in his pulpit
Bent and grey haired with age
He slowly opened his battered Bible
Leafing over it page by page
Then he looked over his congregation
Waiting to hear what he would say
As he closed his Bible shut
He said, my sermon will be different today
I have preached here fifty years or more
The gospel that I thought I knew
But now I don't really know
If I have been preaching the truth to you
I have told you the Bible is trustworthy
I have told you to believe in its word
For this book was inspired by God
Almighty, sovereign and Lord
Now to my shame I must say it
I have been on the internet
Reading the opinions of men
Something I am beginning to regret
So I am trying to bring you this sermon
Although it's even confusing to me
But learned men who profess to be Christian
Say this is the way it should be
Now excuse me if I stumble
And lose my way here and there
For they have so many theories
Added to so often I am aware
The old preacher raised his voice
Though feeble his words rang clear
Listen to me my dear flock
And the Gospel of men you will hear
In the beginning God created
Then maybe again He did not
Perhaps He allowed some evolution
To help make us this human lot
We must not believe the entire Bible
Pick and choose what you like best
For scientist have proved so much
That this Book does not stand the test
I have read that God was confused
And maybe did not know how to count
When He said six days of creation
How could He do it in that amount?
Now these are the words of those
Who say they believe in His name
But of course they know much more
Than God himself to His shame!
I used to know the Gospel so well
Sure I learned it at my Mother's knee
But since I went and read some debates
I wonder just what she was teaching me!
She told me God loved all the world
Now it seems He loves just a few
And even the one's He has chosen
Can lose their salvation its true
I preached to you from the Bible
That was given to me by my Mother
I believed in her Saviour too
But now they tell me I should not bother
For how can you believe His word
His sayings are so way out
They have so messed with my mind
That they have made this old preacher doubt
Then the preacher raised his voice again
Listen my friends unto me
If we had not God's Holy Word
Then this is how all my sermons would be!
But I have in my hand this wondrous book
I have read its every page
I believe it is God's will revealed
To debate with Him I won't engage!
I will preach its glorious truths
This old time Gospel pure and true
And rest assured my little flock
I will never preach another Gospel to you!
Colin Moffett
Oh, my!
Colin what wonderful words of truth. Thank you for that.
I think that this hymn would go along with that very well, don't you?
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THE BIBLE STANDS (http://www.christianphotographers.com/sounds/biblestn.mid)
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The Bible stands like a rock undaunted
'Mid the raging storms of time;
Its pages burn with the truth eternal,
And they glow with a light sublime.
Refrain
The Bible stands though the hills may tumble,
It will firmly stand when the earth shall crumble;
I will plant my feet on its firm foundation,
For the Bible stands.
The Bible stands like a mountain towering
Far above the works of men;
Its truth by none ever was refuted,
And destroy it they never can.
Refrain
The Bible stands and it will forever,
When the world has passed away;
By inspiration it has been given,
All its precepts I will obey.
Refrain
The Bible stands every test we give it,
For its Author is divine;
By grace alone I expect to live it,
And to prove and to make it mine.
Refrain
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Colin I have copied, saved and sent you poem off to some friends and my Pastor in California.
Good evening all. Kassie got an academic award in Grade 10 English. This here is a proud Mama!
It is late and I am heading off to bed. Night all. Praying for the needs here!
:) Hi to all at C.P. It seems that I have not been here for a while but I have tried to keep up and read the posts. We have just found out that our new grandchild will be an other baby boy and the ultra sound says that he was moving around a lot. We are very excited for mummy and daddy.This may seem like a broken record but again please contiue to pray for Noreen as she is not having any releif of pain and she needs a miracle to heal her.
Larry: Hope that your wife is getting better and also that your daughter is doing O. K.
Marilyn: Hope that you are also well and is the car a real Corvette and what year is it. Now about those paintings well your friends might think you are going overboard.
Etta Sue: Hi how are you see you are still keeping very busy, Thank you for that great devotional Hope that you had fun at the party.
Judy B: Sounds like you are very busy and that is good. How is John hope well. Tell Cassie it is wonderful to here that she is doing so good. Please say hi to the rest of the family and don't overdo it. Love ya sis. :)
Al: Sorry to here that your wife Marbeth has been so sick but am glad to here that she sonds like she is on her way to getting better. give her my regards. Also how are you doing with the sleeping I do hope that you are able to sleep in your own bed. God bless.
Ed; Thanks for reminding me about Nate Saint because I remember when Jim Elliots wife started speaking she came to Peoples Church in Toronto and told the whole story about the death of the missioneries
Every word is true
Every word of God proves true. He defends all who come to him for protection.
Proverbs 30:5 NLT
We must both affirm the inerrancy of Scripture and then live under it.
Francis Schaeffer
The perfect word
In a world of shifting loyalties, devious cons, and ever-evolving ideas, we need to know where to anchor our souls. We aren't diligent enough to analyze every counterfeit that comes our way, nor are we perceptive enough to expose every false philosophy. Human rationalism is not equipped to establish eternal truth. That's why we need help. Only God can point us in the right direction.
It's a comfort when we are searching for absolutes to actually find them. According to this proverb, such absolute truth will shield us. What from? Every subtle deceit, every malicious word, every doctrinal error, and every false messiah. Much to our dismay, the world is full of empty promises. If we are left to ourselves to figure them all out, we will spend our lives tossed around on tumultuous waves of competing "truths." By the time we obtain understanding by our own efforts, it's too late to settle on the foundation of God's wisdom. In short, we need to be anchored in revelation.
How do we do that? A daily time in God's Word is a good first step. It works truth into our minds on a regular basis. But is that really enough?
Here's a good pattern to follow: First, ask God every day to convince your heart of His truth and to give you discernment of lies. Second, find at least one verse a week to memorize. Chew on it, let it sink in, look at it from every angel, and come up with specific ways to apply it. Third, don't just study God's Word. Fall in love with it. Consume it as voraciously as your favorite meal. God has a way of working into our hearts the things we love. If we love the flawless Word, the flawless Word will dwell within us.
Gord, Yes the Corvette is a REAL Corvette it is a 2002, beautiful dark blue in color. the Maroon Corvette was parked next to us last year at Sunriver. that is Keith standing between the two cars.
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My little church showed the movie 'End of the Spear' once. Sad but very interesting and inspiring. I am hoping this is the same one since it has been a few years since it was shown at church.
And Colin...I was just thinking. When I die and my son and wife goes through my computer, I wonder if they will wonder 'Why does Mom have all these poems written by this guy, Colin Moffett?' I, too, have kept everyone of your poem. I love them...because they tell beautiful stories and rhyme! Keep it up, bro!
Al, so sorry to hear about Marbeth. Rehab is the answer to recovery these days. It makes one wonder about past years and people with past illnesses. Would they be with us today if they had had rehab? Maybe...maybe not. Only God knows.
Kitty and I went swimming yesterday. Again, I lost count of how many laps but I did say that I swam about 8 laps without floundering. I am still improving. Just have to get the breathing in control with my strokes. I realized yesterday after 11 months of swimming that I don't have to go for speed. Slow down and I can swim the 25 yards in a constant rhythm.
Then Kitty needed printer ink at Robert's Camera. I am so glad that I only have two cartridges in my printers. She spends $100 every time she needs ink and only got 4 colors yesterday.
Then she stopped at Barnes and Noble to ask a question about her Nook. That's a device that she bought that she can download books from the net or purchase at B & N and read on her Nook.
Then to Best Buy. I did get a new GPS. Tomtom XXl 550 T. It has a 5" screen, Lifetime Traffic Updates, 7 million preloaded Points of Interests, Advanced Lane Guidance, Spoken Streets Names and I can go to the web and get the latest street updates. Also Tomtom Map Share. When I discover a new street not on the map, I can go online and share it with others. I can't use it in the house...I am retired from electronics but I can never remember which is house current...AC or DC! I only have the adapter for the car. And I haven't plugged it into my car yet! May have to take a test drive later today.
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So many postings since I was here last.
Hate to start mentioning names because I know that I would miss someone and I don't like that because they would think I don't care, but I do.
Wow, what a terribly long sentence; I am sure an English teacher would correct me ..LOL
Marilyn,,I do have to say I laughed when you said you painted your nails blue...I did too and my daughter in law looked at me "queered" . My daughter liked it but then she bought it for me from her Avon business.
I will use it on my toes next.
Prayers to the ones who are ill and need Our Heavenly Father's touch at this time.
I was in Penna. and my husband was mowing the lawn and hollered to me to come out fast....I thought NOW WHAT HAPPENED.
and there it was a new born fawn laying in the grass--he was just about to "weed whack" that section.
One of my neighbors said the momma must have put it there in a safe place when she went out to feed herself.
It was there for hours and if I could learn how to post her pictures I will. It did get up to try to walk and it did for a few feet.
But then we agreed to definately not touch it and let it be and momma will come back for it.
Having a very stressful time right now and if anyone can give me some prayers sent my way, I sure would appreciate it.
Loved my bible study for the last couple of days, all about not to be anxious for anything because He KNOWS and HE is there for me without my asking..
I do know that because when I am so down, I barely know how to pray.
Does that happened to anyone here and how do you get through those days??
Hi everyone. Just back from Bible Study at the church and a continuation of our study of the Book of Daniel. We were studying Chapter 7 today. We then went to Dunkin' Donut, where it was really too chilly. I was glad to leave and come home. Tonight I have choir.
Colin, that was a wonderufl poem. Thanks for sharing it.
Etta Sue, do you not have a usb cable with the new Tom Tom? Mine does but I don't have a very fancy one and haven't figured it all out yet.
Marilyn, that is a very lovely color on the Corvette. Do you ever get to drive it?
Gord, it sounds like you will be baby-sitting for a long time. It is wonderful to have another grandchild. My wife is feeling a lot better the last couple of days. My daughter suffer everyday but keeps going. Thanks for asking. Sure hope Noreen will find some relief from her pain.
Time for a rest period for the afternoon.
Larry I have not had an opportunity to drive the Corvette or the Camaro either, I keep bugging Keith to let me drive the Camaro, It needs some new tires but I doubt he will let me drive that one either.
Early this morning the fog was so thick I couldn't see the house across the road! But it burned off quickly and this afternoon is beautiful and sunny.
And now it's time for grocery shopping. Not my favorite pasttime, but I do like to eat, so....
Quote from: Larry Hanna on June 01, 2010, 02:59:10 PMEd, I have not heard of Nate Saint or his son.
Larry: Nate Saint was one of the missionaries that was killed in Equador, along with Jim Elliot. Steve Saint was a young boy at the time, living there. Steve followed his fathers footsteps and went back to the same area, looking for the wreckage of of the yellow plane.
One of the native women remembered Steve. He lived among them. And the rest as they say is history. The book and/or DVD "End Of The Spear" s.b. available on Amazon.com
To bring the story a little closer to home, I have a friend that was a minister at the Ocala Free Methodist Church. Steve attended there until relocating.
Elizabeth Elliot is a great speaker and if you have a chance to hear her...by all means go. Some of her materials are available on Focus On The Family and perhaps Amazon.
Al: I would think that your study w.b. special since J.E. built it
Joyce did the baby fawn's mama come for it? Also the times I feel like you do I put on praise music, loud, and sing along. Either Tape, CD or Christian Radio. The music settles your spirit and calms your mind. Works for me. Which reminds me I had better turn on the radio!
Etta Sue sounds like you had a full but enjoyable day. Wish I were with you!
Marilyn last time I drove a car like that I got a speeding ticket. Won't be doing that any time soon unless it has cruise!
Good to see you Ed. I too have enjoyed Elizabeth Elliotts books and messages on Focus. Wonderful lady!
Larry Glad that Pat is feeling better. It is always rough when we see our child suffer.
Gord I am praying for Noreen. Call sometime and we can chat!
Had three rough nights in a row so I went back to bed today. We had some rain while I slept. But I still think I will have to put the sprinkler on the garden. Things are so dry. We have a number of fires burning to the north of us. I am hoping the (a bit) cooler weather helps the fire fighters get control.
Have a great rest of the day folks!
Thanks Judy for your response.
Your ideas seem like they would do the trick..
I have way too much stimulation in my life and makes my mind wander. I know that the devil fills our time with all the work and distractions and worries come in so we are so preoccupied that we can't even get our thoughts back to the Lord's work.
I usually stop and say-- OK Lord, I am all yours, I definately can not do any more without your help and as soon as I humble myself and tell Him that I can not do it without HIM--HE seems to be right there.
HE probably was right there all along, but the devil trys so hard for me to NOT see it...
I didn't see if mamma come for the baby, I think so because we saw two deers standing by as we left the fawn.
I will be looking again this weekend when I go up.
Funny when we were first looking to buy , I said OK Lord send me a sign that this is where I am suppose to be at this time of my life, and there was a baby fawn sound asleep at the bottom of my steps.
This week I called on the Lord again (since we are not having any luck selling our Jersey home and money is getting tight) I cried out again to the LOrd and said sent me a sign that this is where I am suppose to be and there was a baby fawn
Today I need prayers and a calm voice to get me up on the right track again and there you are.
Thanks
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I did use the GPS to find Arby's at Noblesville and follow the directions there...then to the park in Noblesville. Then I located my church and went there. What I do like is when I got off course on purpose, it didn't rudely tell me to 'make a legal U-turn now'. It just re-calculated and went on! That I like!
Betty, a church member, left her umbrella in my car Mother's day. She goes to Beef and Boards also. She wasn't at church the next Sunday, we forgot about it the next Sunday, she left before Sunday School last Sunday and won't be there this Sunday. So I called her to make sure she was home and for her to know I am coming and she now has her umbrella.
I think I have discovered a new math. New GPS + Low Gas Prices = GO!! Now where to go? I wish Jo would call me to go to Ohio and get Ivalou! :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)
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How can a young person stay pure? By obeying your Word and following its rules.
Psalm 119:9 NLT
Let the Bible fill the memory, rule the heart, and guide the feet.
Henrietta Mears
A drunk meets a cop
Dawson Troter, founder of the Navigators, was student body president, basketball team captain, and class valedictorian when he was in high school. But then life fizzled out. He gambled, drank to excess, and caroused. He was staggering through the streets one night when a policeman stopped him, took his car keys, and asked, "Son, do you like this kind of life?" "Sir, I hate it," replied Trotman. Instead of arresting him for drunkenness, the policeman urged Dawson to change his life.
That encounter was a turning point. Dawson attended a church gathering were he was challenged to memorize ten Bible verses stressing salvation. Trotman memorized the verses, then memorized another ten the next week. Several weeks later, as he pondered the meaning of what he had learned, he quietly prayed, "Oh God, whatever it means to receive Jesus, I want to do it right now."
Trotman never got away from the power of the Word. As his knowledge of the Bible grew, he realized that a combination of prayer, worship, service, and the study of Scripture produced spiritual growth.
Harold J. Sala in Heroes
Judy thank you for sharing that story, quote and verse. Very meaningful.
I have to get busy today and go grocery shopping, and shampoo my hair , tomorrow is going to be relaxation, make my lists and do a Photoshop lesson, do the last minute things that need to be done before we leave on Saturday after I take the dogs to the kennel.
Oh, how nice it is to be HOME today! I am catching up on work here, which doesn't feel like work because I want to get it done! I've done four loads of laundry, changed the bed, cleaned the kitchen, got the trash out, "re-dressed" the dining table with new tablecloth, placemats, napkins, and even got to watch the 700 Club! And it's only 11 AM. Oh, yes, made several phone calls getting appointments set up for Darrel and straightening out things for family reunion. Also started packing for reunion. Now if I can get things packed and ready for painting class next week, and start packing for the scuba trip, I will feel that this has been a really good day!
Etta Sue, I think that a GPS will be the next gift I will buy for Darrel. Of course, I will get to use it too! ;) I will need to ask some questions as to the best kind to buy, etc. That would be a good anniversary gift for both of us, huh? Hmmmmm..... Anniversary is coming up in July.
I am praying for BP to find a way to stop the flow of oil from the ruptured pipe. Sounds as if they are making progress today. God, please grant them wisdom.
Darrel will be attending the funeral of a classmate today. He passed away suddenly the day before their big reunion. He is going with another classmate, as the service is about 100 miles from here.
Judy, that is good stuff! Thanks. Marilyn, hav e a good trip.
Well, see you later!
Hi everyone. Just finishing up lunch. I spent the morning at coffee, walking at the gym and then took one of my cars to the dealer for an oil change. By the time I got home it was lunch time. After I rest a bit this afternoon plan on taking the other car in to get the oil changed in it as both cars needed the service at the same time. I had set an appointment for tomorrow morning but want to get it done so I can free up a day.
Last evening a part of one of my lower teeth broke off. That is a terrible realization as it always means big dollars to the dentist. It is also time for our teeth cleaning.
Etta Sue, I have downloaded the TomTom home and went through many of the menu items. I used my TomTom last evening as must get used to it as it is a bit different than the Garmon that I have had for the last 4 years or so. I reread the little instruction book yesterday afternoon.
Lunch finished so time to rest rather than ramble on here.
Yesterday, I went to an early morning tea and met the missionary woman who a few of our group supports - she is in Indonesia and now they are going to Malaysia. Tough being in a Muslim country - I think that I have mentioned a cousin's son & huge family are in Kyrgyzstan after having been told to leave Uzbekistan and now that isn't so quiet either. Anyway, this is a lovely woman and it was a super morning to listen to her story.
Thanks all for your response on Don's hearing. Yesterday, we went to a big store and I had to keep going after him as he could not hear me from behind - keep praying for this affliction. It is difficult for a huge part of our population.
JudyB: Kudos to Kassie for her great study habits.
Janet: Glad to read that Beth had a nice visit on her 2nd. day of the reunion. Take care.
Larry: How many donuts do you eat in a year? :coffee: I love them too. Have you ever had a hot doughnut with soft ice cream on top? I used to have them for lunch - when I was just out of high school & working - 17 years old at that time & going to the U of Wash. Slender. Sorry about your up and coming dental bill. These bills just take your breath away as everything hits with taxes and so life goes.
Al: It sure sounds like Marbeth is recovering from her health scare and I pray for both of you. Are you having nice springtime weather with lots of flowers blooming? We have had wind until I am sure it makes a few more people go mad. An exaggeration but it really does get annoying.
Gord: Same thing - prayers for you and Noreen. I am so sorry that she suffers from pain.
Joyce: Yes - I have prayed for I think ten years about a family situation and nothing changes while my feelings go from being prayerful to thinking to heck with it and back to prayer. My only way of getting through some things is to just pray that I will accept the situation.
Janet: GPS - We have Tom Tom and we argue with Tom. We sometimes know better. They all must be getting better and better now.
Going to meet two gals for breakfast tomorrow because they called.
Hi, friends, I'm motivated do work on my apartment this afternoon. Thanks, Judy!
Y'all have a great day with our Lord.
Ruth Ann
Thanks , Carol, for your response.
I have the same situation for a long time and mostly I say OK Lord , How and what do you want me to see in this problem-it's all up to you.
You know after I wrote here, I felt I did see results for my pondering situation, I am growing stronger and stronger in handling the problem.
I left a great bible study in Manna for the Soul that helped me a lot today to face the problem and remember that HE knows the problem and is in control....
:) Good evening to all and hope that you are all looking after yourselves. We have had some heavey rain storms and a lot of thunder and lightening this afternoon but it seems that it is over for now. :thumbsup:
Thank you for your continued prayer support for Noreen and I and there may be something down the road that could help my wife but we will not know for a while.
May the Lord be with you all this weekend and have a wonderful day in his house. God Bless. :) :cp:
Looks like we have another nice day here! The past two days have been lovely, with very little wind. Like Carol, I really dislike hard wind, but here we have a lot of it. I guess that makes me appreciate the nice days even more.
I want to work in my studio today, getting things straightened up and somewhat organized. I like doing so many things that I have too much stuff in there, and it gets to where I can't find what I want. Hard to organize such unrelated items, too, but I'm going to make a stab at it, anyway.
I don't know what else the day might bring.........but do we ever??
The Power in Prayer
[Jesus told them,] "Now I will send the Holy Spirit, just as my Father promised. But stay here in the city until the Holy Spirit comes and fills you with power from heaven."
Luke 24:49 NLT
Though the Bible be crowded with golden promises from board to board, yet they will be inoperative until we turn them into prayer.
F. B. Meyer (1847-1929)
Golden promises
Before Jesus sent out the disciples to take the message of the gospel to all nations, he assured them of his promise to send the Holy Spirit. That promise motivated them to continue with one accord in prayer (Acts 1:14). God's promises are provided to stir us and inspire us to pray. Those precious promises—there are hundreds throughout the Bible—show us things God has purposed and wants us to ask for, just as he wanted his disciples to ask for the Holy Spirit so they would have power for ministry. These golden promises teach us about how to pray, and they build our faith. "If I am to have faith when I pray," said American evangelist R.A. Torrey, "I must find some promise in the Word of God on which to rest my faith....If there is no promise in the Word of God, and no clear leading of the Spirit, there can be no real faith." Today, ask the Lord which of his promises he wants you to pray about. The Holy Spirit will fill you with power from on high to accomplish what needs to be done.
THANK YOU, FATHER, for the promises in your word. May they be incentives for me to continue in prayer so that your will may be accomplished and your kingdom will come in my life, family, nation, and world. Holy Spirit, thank you for dwelling within me and for filling me with your power. Let my prayers be pleasing to you, Father, as your Spirit leads me in praying in light of your promises.
Good morning all. We're having rain and wind this morning. Actually the wind has died down, but it was pretty windy earlier.
I like this, "Today, ask the Lord which of His promises He wants you to pray about. The Holy Spirit will fill you with power on high to accomplish what needs to be done. "
Thanks, Judy.
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That's about all I did yesterday. I watched some TV and played around on the computer.
It looked like rain and did rain for maybe 5 minutes. It started out looking foggy and cloudy but right now it is sunny and bright. <: )) ))><<~~> <: )) ))><<~~< <: )) ))><<~~<
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I am still having problems Previewing and Posting. Yesterday I skipped the Preview and it Posted right away. Today it didn't work that way. So I clicked Preview and it previewed. Then I clicked Post and it didn't do anything. But when I scrolled down on the Preview screen, it showed my post was posted!! So I opened up a new window on CP and sure enough, my post was posted!
I have no problems anywhere else on the web...just CP. I wish someone would tell me what I am doing wrong OR fix it!
It still seems that CP doesn't like my graphics!!
Etta Sue, I sure wish I had an answer for you, but I don't. All I can suggest is you keep telling yourself: "It's only a machine! It's only a machine! It's only a machine!" :banghead:
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Hi everyone. It is a hot day here in Georgia with some storms possible later today, which is pretty normal for Georgia.
I went to Wal-Mart this morning and it just about did me in. I haven't felt well the rest of the day. I could hardly get across the floor and had to lay down and rest this morning for an hour, got up and ate lunch and then rested again for a couple of hours. Feeling a little better this afternoon but still very tired. I should be fine after a good night's sleep.
Etta Sue, I had the same experience in updating the maps on the TomTom. It is a very long process.
I'll try to say a little more tomorrow.
I am just about ready to go, with has to work a couple of hours tomorrow morning. So It is up to me to get the dogs off to the kennel and the food packed up for the trip.
Please do me a big favor and don't send me any email or forwards while I am away to fill up my mail box.
I am taking my laptop and will check in from time to time but I don't plan on spending a lot of time on the computer while vacationing. I will take lots of photos if it doesn't rain.
Acting in faith
That is why we live by believing and not by seeing.
2 Corinthians 5:7 NLT
You honor Jesus when you act in faith on His Word.
Ed Cole
Fertile lives
Most of us try to get through life on human wisdom. Some of us succeed. Others of us make so many mistakes that we die with innumerable regrets. If only we could get guidance from above, we would get this "life" stuff right. If only we could hear the voice of the One who knows. If only.
The truth is that we can. The Voice has spoken. His words are available to us. But there's a catch. We have to be willing to obey it. Otherwise, we won't have what Jesus calls "ears to hear." Those who obey what they already know of God have their ears opened to more; and those who have ears open are readily obedient.
The root of the problem is that most of us have trouble, however minor it may be, with obedience. We lose our "ears to hear," and as a result, we fall back on human wisdom. Our lives never match those of the biblical heroes. Why? Human wisdom would not have pushed Abraham up a hill to sacrifice his son; it would not have led God's people to the edge of the Red Sea with an army in pursuit; it would not have marched around Jericho seven times and blasted a trumpet for the wall to fall; and, most strikingly, human wisdom would not have vilified the Son of God on a cross in order to save a wretched race.
Really, when it comes to it, would you prefer to live by the human logic that results from losing your ears to hear? Or would you prefer the cutting-edge, risky-but-real life of a true, radical believer? The answer isn't clear for everyone. But we've seen who lasts. Your Bible is full of their stories. They lived by faith, not by sight.
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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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Today is a full and busy day. I have my hair to do and then off to the Bay to be at Kassie's Cadet Annual Inspection for 12:45. She is leading the parade of cadets, and we are proud parents!. After this we will have a couple of hours to relax and the CO's Dinner starts at 5:00pm. This is a late do, as at the end the cadets get their promotions and awards for their service. Kass will pass the level 4 that she has worked on, unfortunately the level didn't co operate with her and get the results in for the last ops order, and she won't get the promotion to Flight Sargent. She had her portion done but there were 3 others that should have finished their work and got it to her. A lesson for her, and for them.
Got to run and start getting ready.
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Then I went out to eat with Bob and Kitty to O'Charley's. I was home before real dark. Fun day learning my Tomtom. I really like it. It is simple to use! And fast!
This evening is the 2010 Commencement in Lapel. The Class of 1960 is to be there at 5:30pm for cake and punch. We are to sit behind the Class of 2010. When our name is called we are to stand. Hope that is all! Then it is all over until another 50 years!
It looks rainy today. I think it has sprinkled. Cooler out today.
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Then I went out to eat with Bob and Kitty to O'Charley's. I was home before real dark. Fun day learning my Tomtom. I really like it. It is simple to use! And fast!
This evening is the 2010 Commencement in Lapel. The Class of 1960 is to be there at 5:30pm for cake and punch. We are to sit behind the Class of 2010. When our name is called we are to stand. Hope that is all! Then it is all over until another 50 years!
It looks rainy today. I think it has sprinkled. Cooler out today.
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Hi everyone. It is warming up here in Georgia but that is to be expected. Happy to be able to say I am feeling like my old self today after a long night of sleeping. I guess I just overdid trying to walk around in the hugh Wal-Mart. I think I am going to have to revert back to using the electric carts when I go there or other large box stores.
I had a nice morning and this evening we are invited to a retirement party for a teacher we know. She has been counting the days and is now retired. Unfortunately, she fell last week and strained a ligament in her leg and has her leg in a cast. She said it looked worse than it is. The party is at her house and we felt honored to be invited to help her celebrate.
Have had lunch so now it is time for a rest period so I will have the energy for this evening.
Woohoo We are back from Annual and the CO's dinner. What an exciting night. Kass Was amazing as she led the flights in. You could hear her all the way across the parade square. Bear in mind this is a regulation hockey rink! She fell in behind her flight, and kept control.
Then at dinner she received her level 4 badge for completing the level, 3 years perfect attendance, and the big surprise of the night she received the rank promotion. Kassie is now Flight Sargent Boneschansker!!! No one expected that. The next promotion she can get is Warrant Officer 2nd class. That will take time. It is not automatic.
This has been a long day, and an even longer night. I am glad it is over.
Night all and God Bless
Judy
Well, it is all over but the shouting. I have figured that with the three get-togethers with the Class of 1960...Cornerstone Inn in Nashville, Lapel Lions Club and the Lapel Commencement, that we have seen 32 out of 46 living classmates. That's pretty good. And six of the missing live within 10 miles of Lapel!
Now to get back to a normal life...whatever normal is.
Ivalou got back home just before I left for the Commencement. She isn't going to church today but after Sunday School we are going somewhere to eat. I missed her so much!
Hi everyone. Another beautiful and sunny morning but rain is expected late this afternoon or evening as the weather changes and the wind comes up. We don't get much wind here in Georgia so it is quite noticeable. That is one of the things I really enjoy about Georgia after having grown up in the midwest and lived for a couple of years in Oklahoma many years ago where the wind always seemed to be blowing.
We had a very nice time last night at the retirement part of a teach friend. She has taught for 35 years and now is looking foward to doing a lot of traveling and other things on her "bucket" list. She has a lovely home and everyone had a nice time, a great dinner and we didn't stay out too late. That seems to be one of the benefit of having friends who are a bit older.
In about an hour it will be time to leave for church. Today is Communion Suday so the service will likely be a little longer. I am not sure whether Pat will want to go out to eat or not. She is trying to eliminate certain things from her diet and it is hard when you eat out.
Judy, it sounds like you had a wonderful and surprising evening when Kass was promoted and that had not been expected.
Hope everyone has a nice Sunday.
Never disappointed
Every day I call to you, my God, but, you do not answer. Every night you hear my voice, but I find no relief. Yet you are holy. The praises of Israel surround your throne. Our ancestors trusted in you, and you rescued them. You heard their cries for help and saved them. They put their trust in you and were never disappointed.
Psalm 22:2-5 NLT
The fugitive translator
William Tyndale was born about 1494 and educated first at Oxford, where he was ordained into the priesthood, then at Cambridge, where he joined the Reformation. He became convinced that England would never be evangelized using Latin Bibles. Tyndale's efforts to get permission to translate the Bible into English were unsuccessful, so he left England.
His first English New Testament was printed in Germany in 1525. As Tyndale's English Bibles were smuggled into England, the archbishop of Canterbury and the bishop of London began attacking him fiercely. On June 18, 1528 Thomas Wolsey, the English cardinal, ordered Tyndale's arrest and extradition to England. It took seven years to track him down, then spent eighteen months in a cold castle dungeon.
Tyndale, in his early forties, was found guilty and condemned to death as a heretic. Referring to the king's opposition to his English Bible, Tyndale said, "Lord, open the king of England's eyes."
The year that Tyndale died, there were two English Bibles containing his translation of the New Testament. When presented to Henry VIII, the king, not realizing it contained Tyndale's work, proclaimed, "In God's name let it go abroad among the people."
Tyndale's Bible translations were his lasting legacy. They were so well done that they made up 90 percent of the wording of the King James Version published nearly one hundred years later.
Judy, what a wonderful surprise for Kassie, to be promoted when she didn't expect it! How proud you and John must be of that wonderful young lady. Do tell her congratulations from me all of us!
Say Gord if you happen in here today, Mr Riseborough said to say "Hi to Browney" He did a chalk talk at church today with a message. Do you know did he know Dad? I do know I probably rode his bus to school!
Hello, everyone. I have been having a very frustrating few days. Now am resigned to let all my plans go by the wayside, because Darrel must come first (and I want him to, of course.) After months of fighting the recurring infection with rounds of IV antibiotics, the doctor in Elkhart still didn't get his surgery scheduled, so I told them we will go to Amarillo. He has an appointment for 2:30 tomorrow, but we don't know how soon the surgery can be scheduled. So I will be missing my yearly painting class again this year (Missed it last year to be with Beth during her ordeal.) Anyway, prayers for Darrel will be much appreciated. His primary doctor says this is approaching emergency state now.
Then our family reunion is near Emporia next weekend. So will we be able to go? Dont know. Then, we are scheduled to leave for Cozumel, Mexico on June 16 for a dive trip with Diane, Jeff, Mark and Abby. Will he be able to go on that? Again, don't know. Sigh.........why does everything happen at once?
Also, something is wrong with my teeth or my jaw, constant pain, no time to consult a dentist or doctor before we go to Amarillo, so I will likely be living on pain killers for a while. I dislike that enormously.
Okay, enough of that! We have a lovely day with not much wind so far. God's in His heaven.........
Judy, congrats to Kass. I had never heard of the Cadets before you started posting about it. Some schools do have Jr. ROTC, that may be similar.
Grandson Mark came yesterday to give me an early birthday gift. It is a beautiful hand-painted cannister of tea. He stayed to help me with some much needed stuff on computer. Love those grands!
We went to church and now Darrel has some lunch ready, so I will go eat some. I know I will pay for it with more pain in my jaw, but I'm hungry. :(
Great service this morning and Don used the aides they have bought that tie right into the microphone - thank the Lord, he heard every word. He sang along with several songs as well. What a gift today has been.
I have two salads for family BBQ later this afternoon. One is seafood that I bought at a store and have extended it with pasta and more seasoning plus a large bag of frozen shrimp. The other is watermelon and it wasn't tasty enough so I poured a sweet syrup over all and added cinnamon and will cut up banana and put in there as well - now it is better. It is too soon for watermelon anyway but this is turning out well.
Judy: Wonderful accomplishment for Kassie.
Janet: The only good thing about our wild winds is that it does clear the air. I used to like Seattle for the fresh air cleansed by rain but now there are too many people living in that crowded area so it just isn't as clean. Will pray for Darrel. I don't know why everything happens at the same time but life just isn't fair.
Joyce: Will go to Manna - thanks.
This is for those of us who are struggling today.
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"He was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, 'Lord, save me!' Immediately Jesus reached out His hand and caught him. 'You of little faith,' He said, 'why did you doubt?'" Matthew 14:29-31
Words: Elisha A. Hoffman, in The Glad Evangel for Revival, Camp, and Evangelistic Meetings (Dalton, Georgia: A. J. Showalter & Company, 1887).
Music: Anthony J. Showalter--Showalter wrote this tune and words to the refrain after hearing from two friends whose wives had died, and asked Hoffman to write the remaining lyrics.
What a fellowship, what a joy divine,
Leaning on the everlasting arms;
What a blessedness, what a peace is mine,
Leaning on the everlasting arms.
Refrain
Leaning, leaning, safe and secure from all alarms;
Leaning, leaning, leaning on the everlasting arms.
O how sweet to walk in this pilgrim way,
Leaning on the everlasting arms;
O how bright the path grows from day to day,
Leaning on the everlasting arms.
Refrain
What have I to dread, what have I to fear,
Leaning on the everlasting arms;
I have blessed peace with my Lord so near,
Leaning on the everlasting arms.
Refrain
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One of my favorites, Judy! Thanks. ;)
Mine too.
:)Hi to all and it is very late so I will be very short.
Judy B. Mr. Ted Riseborough I thought was a clerk in the offices and not a bus driver but he would have known your Dad and I remember when Ted started doing those fantastic drawings. Can you get me his phone # or an email address thanks. Gord.
Good morning to all at C.P. and good day to all and have a wonderful week. :thumbsup:
Gord he was a driver on the Sheppard run, he looked familiar and he drove during the years I was going to Northview.
This week's promise: God's timing is perfect
Watch the Lord rescue you
The Lord continued to strengthen Pharaoh's resolve, and he chased after the people of Israel who had escaped so defiantely. All the forces of Pharaoh's army—all his horses, chariots, and charioteers—were used in the chase....
As Pharaoh and his army approached, the people of Israel could see them in the distance, marching toward them. The people began to panic, and they cried out to the Lord for help.
Then they turned against Moses and complained, "Why did you bring us out here to die in the wilderness? Weren't there enough graves for us in Egypt? Why did you make us leave? Didn't we tell you to leave us alone while we were still in Egypt? Our Egyptian slavery was better than dying out here in the wilderness!"
But Moses told the people, "Don't be afraid. Just stand where you are and watch the Lord rescue you. The Egyptians that you see today will never be seen again. The Lord himself will fight for you. You won't have to lift a finger in your defense!"
Exodus 14:8-14 NLT
Bearing down
Whatever your worries are today, they probably do not top the 600 Egyptian war chariots bearing down on the children of Israel! Trapped between the mountains and the sea, the people forgot the God who had delivered them from the Pharaoh's hand, and they cried out in despair. But Moses, who focused on the promise of God, stood firm in his hope. When we face our "chariots," it is quite normal to feel anxiety and fear. But when we remember God's faithfulness and his ability to bring good out of any situation, we find our fears calmed and our confidence renewed.
Hi everyone. It is a bright, clear, sunny day and not too hot yet. Just back from coffee. We couldn't walk at the gym because they are starting the summer camp program they run and the place is overrun with little children. It is too hot to walk outside. Of course, we could go and walk in the afternoon but probably won't happen. Today is my men's luncheon and we are going to a local place that is a cafe and bakery called Sweet Aroma. We have eaten there before and it was very good. They make some really good bakery products.
Janet, so sorry to hear of your teeth or jaw problems on top of the difficulty Darrel is experiencing. I know you will miss your painting class but hopefully will be able to go to it next year, which will be here before you know it.
Carol, it is nice that your church is able to provide a way for those hard of hearing to actually hear the service. I think similar aids are available for hearing TV and cell phones. However, I have no direct knowledge in that area.
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