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PLEASE Visit Shangrala to Help: http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/index.html OR If you'd rather send us a donation, Please MAIL it here: Elrhea Bigham 502 S. Harrison Van Wert, OH 45891 *~* THANK YOU! MAY GOD BLESS ALL OUR ANGELS MOST ABUNDANTLY! ================ >-->From Heartwarmers: _________________ |'-========OoO===='-. | ||'-.____'-.'-.____'-. | || | | | | '-| | | | | Oof! This thing's heavy! '-|______|__|______| '-.--./**).--.-' .' .' /__\ // \\ `- `- >RATTLING RULES by Della Goodson In my youth, I must confess, I was a rattler and a shaker when it came to Christmas gifts. I would spend hours in front of the fragrant, living tree gazing at the colored lights and watching my distorted reflection in the glittering glass ornaments. Should the opportunity present itself, I would indulge in a squeeze of any packages bearing my name. Sometimes a gentle jostling of the box would yield valuable information as to its contents. More than likely, I would be able to discern only whether the items were toys or clothes. There were unwritten rules to the shake, rattle and squeeze game I played each year. I would strive to make my handling of the packages unnoticeable. I prided myself on my ability to escape detection. Additionally, the presents absolutely must be replaced in the exact same positions with no outward signs on the wrapping paper of my mauling of them. Under no circumstances would I ever remove part of the tape to see the box or packaging underneath the wrapping paper. I especially delighted in the presents that were wrapped without a box to camouflage the nature and shape of the item. Of course, my curiosity sometimes led to disappointment. For example, when I deduced that the soft, squishy roll could be nothing other than a package of new socks. One of my most memorable Christmas gifts was totally unexpected as memorable things are inclined to be. In all my probing and prodding, I had been unable to figure out what the gift contained. One end was round and squishy with a rough, patterned surface. The middle section was noticeably flatter with the patterned surface still present. The extreme opposite end was smooth, rounded, not at all squishy but extremely hard. I mulled over that gift and lay awake in the evenings scanning my mind for possibilities to fit the known dimensions and characteristics. As Christmas approached, my attention was drawn repeatedly to the small, oddly shaped package under the tree. One afternoon, before Dad came home, while Mom was busily preparing supper, I was engaged with my detective work under the Christmas tree trying to unlock the mystery of the "Gift" when a dreadful thing happened. Part of the wrapping paper tore! I was mortified! I had broken one of my self-imposed Christmas gift rattling rules and torn the package. Trying to turn this horrible event to my good, I quickly tried to take a peek through the torn bit of paper. Still, I could tell nothing about what was under the paper because the tear was too small. Carefully, I replaced the gift in its proper place making sure the side with the break in the wrapping was turned downward. Reluctantly, I admitted defeat and firmly resolved not to disturb it again until I could open it on Christmas morning. Finally, Christmas Day arrived. I bypassed looking through my stocking and several large boxed gifts that I was reasonably sure contained some new clothes in order to quench my curiosity. My parents were surprised to see me reaching for a rather small, seemingly insignificant gift tucked around on the wall side of the tree. At long last the waiting was over. Joyously, I removed the paper and found a unique catching game for two players. Each person used a small net suspended between two twelve-inch handles to throw and catch a round, squishy rubber ball. The game could be played alone by throwing the ball skyward and catching it yourself. I enjoyed many hours with this very simple toy. It was not on my Christmas wish list, but my folks knew I would love it. In many ways our blessings from God are like an unexpected gift. We often poke and prod at the exterior wondering what it could be and how we will like it. These blessings are showered upon us daily and all we must do is acknowledge the gifts we have received and enjoy them -- trusting God to know the presents that will please us most. -- Della Goodson > ___________________________________________ Della is from Holt, Florida. (Holt is in the panhandle about 45 miles east of Pensacola.) She is a volunteer youth minister and a happily married mother of four terrific children. She says, "After 18 years of service, I recently left the field of education where I was employed as a guidance counselor. Thank you for a great publication." ============================================================ >-->Edited From Our Friend John-Paul :) __ /_/\/\ \_\ / /_/ \ \_\/\ \ \_\/ unknown >LORD JESUS CHRIST He is a wonderful, all-sufficient Savior. More than all we will need we find in Him. He is the first and the last; the Alpha and Omega. He is of the Preexistent One and the Eternal One. He is of the Great Creator and the first-born of all creation. He is the only begotten Son of God and the first begotten from the dead. He is the Son of God, He is Son of Man, and in line, Abraham, David, and Mary. He is the Bread of Life, the Water of Life, the Way, the Truth, and the Life. He is the Resurrection and the Life. He is the Rose of Sharon and the the Life. He is the Son of Righteousness. He is the Bright and Morning Star. He is the Messiah of the Jews; the hope of Israel. He is merciful and compassionate High Priest. He is the Great Physician; the Healer of broken hearts. He is the Good Shepherd, the great shepherd, the Chief Shepherd. He wants to be our Shepherd. He is the King of Kings and the Lord of lords. He is the Lord of all. He wants to be our all in all. He wants to be our Savior, our Lord, and grant us everlasting Life. He wants to forgive us our sins, and transform our Lives. He wants to save us by living within us and through us. He stands and knocks at our heart`s door and wants to come in. WILL WE LET HIM IN ? Ps: ~ Let us pray continuously ~ For the above is but words -- unless we truly understand, and be able to speak them from our hearts. There is no words that can do justice to God`s Son, `JESUS`, that will ever be able to describe, and thank Him for what He has done and doing, for you and me, and All of Man Kind. In~JESUS~name~~~~~John-paul --- ...Amen! Thank You John-Paul. , , /////| ///// | ///// | |~~~| | | We KNOW |===| |/| This is NO Myth! | B |/| | | I | | | | B | | | | L | / | E | / |===|/ jgs '---' I think about those atheist nativity billboards - 'You KNOW It's a Myth' - and I think about what the bible said on this very issue... 2 Pet. 1: [1] Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ: This is written to us. [15] Moreover I will endeavour that ye may be able after my decease to have these things always in remembrance. Simon Peter wanted us to remember this even after his death: [16] For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty. 'cunningly' - Marked by or given to artful subtlety and deceptiveness 'devised' - To form, plan, or arrange in the mind; design or contrive 'fables' - A Feigned story or tale, intended to instruct or amuse; a fictitious narration intended to enforce some useful truth or precept Simaon Peter is saying - We KNOW this is NO myth - We witnessed it! [17] For he received from God the Father honour and glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. [18] And this voice which came from heaven we heard, when we were with him in the holy mount. [19] We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts: [20] Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. [21] For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost. The Bible is God's Word - not people just talking their talk - BUT GOD ALMIGHTY Talking HIS Glorious Talk! Besides, anyone born again of God's spirit with Christ in them who is walking and talking with God doesn't need Simon Peter to tell them this is no myth - we already KNOW it in our heart of hearts! ================================================================= >-->From Laugh&Lift: |) /\ |\ | /` | |) \/ | \| \] . __________ |) /\ |\ | /` | /________ /| |) \/ | \| \] . | X|I | | | | | | |) /\ |\ | /` | |IX * III| | |) \/ | \| \] . | | | | |____VI___| | |) /\ |\ | /` | | / | | |) \/ | \| \] . | / | | | / | | |) /\ |\ | /` | |( ) | | |) \/ | \| \] . ejm |_________|/ |) /\ |\ | /` | |) \/ | \| \] . >The Value of Time (Author Unknown) To realize the value of ten years: Ask a newly divorced couple. To realize the value of four years: Ask a graduate. To realize the value of one year: Ask a student who has failed a final exam. To realize the value of nine months: Ask a mother who gave birth to a still born. To realize the value of one month: Ask a mother who has given birth to a premature baby. To realize the value of one week: Ask an editor of a weekly newspaper. To realize the value of one hour: Ask lovers who are waiting to meet. To realize the value of one minute: Ask a person who has missed the train, bus or plane. To realize the value of one second: Ask a person who has survived an accident. To realize the value of one millisecond: Ask the person who has won a silver medal in the Olympics. To realize the value of a friend: Lose one. Time waits for no one. Treasure every moment you have. Ephesians 5:15-20 (NIV 1984): "Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is. Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ." SUBSCRIBE INFO Want to receive a Christian inspirational item AND great clean humor in an email to you each day of the week? It's easy and FREE! Read all about Laugh & Lift at http://www.laughandlift.com ================================================================= >-->From Archives InspiredBuffalo: ,-. ( \()Oo `-,---. .-. \ | oO()/ ) \ \ ,--- ,-' |_/ | / ,-. / _/ |_/ \_/ ,-. \_/ s-v >FootSteps Online Shannon could hear the footsteps behind her as she walked toward home. The thought of being followed made her heart beat faster. "You're being silly," she told herself, "no one is following you." To be safe, she began to walk faster, but the footsteps kept up with her pace. She was afraid to look back and she was glad she was almost home. Shannon said a quick prayer, "God please get me home safe." She saw the porch light burning and she leaned against the door for a moment, relieved to be in the safety of her home. She glanced out the window to see if anyone was there. The sidewalk was empty. After tossing her books on the sofa, she decided to grab a snack and get online. She logged on under her screen name ByAngel213. She checked her Buddy List and saw GoTo123 was on. She sent him an instant message. ByAngel213: Hi. I'm glad you are on! I thought someone was following me home today. It was really weird! GoTo123: LOL. You watch too much TV. Why would someone be following you? Don't you live in a safe neighborhood? ByAngel213: Of course I do. LOL. I guess it was my imagination cuz' I didn't see anybody when I looked out. GoTo123: Unless you gave your name out online. You haven't done that have you? ByAngel213: Of course not. I'm not stupid you know. GoTo123: Did you have a softball game after school today? ByAngel213: Yes and we won!! GoTo123: That's great! Who did you play? ByAngel213: We played the Hornets. LOL. Their uniforms are so gross! They look like bees. LOL GoTo123: What is your team called? ByAngel213: We are the Canton Cats. We have tiger paws on our uniforms. hey are really cool. GoTo123: Did you pitch? ByAngel213: No, I play second base. I've got to go. My homework has to be done before my parents get home. I don't want them mad at me. Bye! GoTo123: Catch you later. Bye Meanwhile GoTo123 went to the member menu and began to search for her profile. When it came up, he highlighted it and printed it out. He took out a pen and began to write down what he knew about Angel so far. Her name: Shannon; Birthday: Jan. 3, 1985; Age: 13; State where she lived: North Carolina; Hobbies: softball, chorus, skating and going to the mall. Besides this information, he knew she lived in Canton because she had just told him. He knew she stayed by herself until 6:30 pm every afternoon until her parents came home from work. He knew she played softball on Thursday afternoons on the school team, and the team was named the Canton Cats. Her favorite number 7 was printed on her jersey. He knew she was in the eighth grade at the Canton Junior High School. She had told him all this in the conversations they had online. He had enough information to find her now. Shannon didn't tell her parents about the incident on the way home from the ball park that day. She didn't want them to make a scene and stop her from walking home from the softball games. Parents were always overreacting and hers were the worst. It made her wish she was not an only child. Maybe if she had brothers and sisters, her parents wouldn't be so overprotective. By Thursday, Shannon had forgotten about the footsteps following her. Her game was in full swing when suddenly she felt someone staring at her. It was then that the memory came back. She glanced up from her second base position to see a man watching her closely. He was leaning against the fence behind first base and he smiled when she looked at him. He didn't look scary and she quickly dismissed the fear she had felt. After the game, he sat on a bleacher while she talked to the coach. She noticed his smile once again as she walked past him. He nodded and she smiled back. He noticed her name on the back of her shirt. He knew he had found her. Quietly, he walked a safe distance behind her. It was only a few blocks to Shannon's home, and once he saw where she lived he quickly returned to the park to get his car. Now he had to wait He decided to get a bite to eat until the time came to go to Shannon's house. He drove to a fast food restaurant and sat there until time to make his move. Shannon was in her room later that evening when she heard voices in the living room. "Shannon, come here," her father called. He sounded upset and she couldn't imagine why. She went into the room to see the man from the ballpark sitting on the sofa. "Sit down," her father began, "this man has just told us a most interesting story about you." Shannon sat back. How could he tell her parents anything? She had never seen him before today! "Do you know who I am, Shannon?" the man asked. "No," Shannon answered "I am a police officer and your online friend, GoTo123." Shannon was stunned. "That's impossible! GoTo is a kid my age! He's 14, and he lives in Michigan!" The man smiled. "I know I told you all that, but it wasn't true. You see, Shannon, there are people online who pretend to be kids; I was one of them. But while others do it to find kids and hurt them, I belong to a group of parents who do it to protect kids from predators. I came here to find you and to teach you how dangerous it is to give out too much information to people online. You told me enough about yourself to make it easy for me to find you. Your name, the school you went to, the name of your ball team and the position you played. The number and name on your jersey just made finding you a breeze." Shannon was stunned. "You mean you don't live in Michigan?" He laughed "No, I live in Raleigh. It made you feel safe to think I was so far away, didn't it?" She nodded. "I had a friend whose daughter was like you. Only she wasn't as lucky. The guy found her and murdered her while she was home alone. Kids are taught not to tell anyone when they are alone, yet they do it all the time online. The wrong people trick you into giving out information a little here and there online. Before you know it, you have told them enough for them to find you without even realizing you have done it. I hope you've learned a lesson from this and won't do it again. Tell others about this so they will be safe too?" -<>- ____ ____ ____ ____ _.' \_.---' '-.._ ( `-. .-'__ `. / -'( '\- _`-. _\.-./ `-. `-.__.' . ` )) / -'( '\- _`-. _\ ((_.. - `~ /_. .`..' .' _` ~ ~_/ ) / | `-.._ __.._( -___.' ', ~ - /_.---.._(. _.-._ .____..-' ` `-._/ `-.____..--' | __/ |<_ _ . /| | `| `-< | ___ _|` .'< |`-.[`>_] .-' ||# #| |::| /.==| |#/_[<\_ _|__ ||##\ /|:||H`-.==/_ .>#|[___]HHHH|||###| ,:|=|:||HHH|=/>=| |##|[/\_]HHHH|| /##|:. ,::|=|:||H H|=<\=| |##|[|/_]HHHH|||###|::. `.;:::::. .;::. .;[]::. .-""-. :::. .::;;:. ------------------------------------------- >Two Days We Should Not Worry There are two days in every week about which we should not worry, two days which should be kept free from fear and apprehension. One of these days is Yesterday with all its mistakes and cares, its faults and blunders, its aches and pains. Yesterday has passed forever beyond our control. All the money in the world cannot bring back Yesterday. We cannot undo a single act we performed; We cannot erase a single word we said. Yesterday is gone forever. The other day we should not worry about is Tomorrow. With all its possible adversities, its burdens, Its large promise and its poor performance; Tomorrow is also beyond our immediate control. Tomorrow's sun will rise, Either in splendor or behind a mask of clouds, but it will rise. Until it does, we have no stake in Tomorrow, For it is yet to be born. This leaves only one day, Today. Any person can fight the battle of just one day. It is when you and I add the burdens of those two awful eternities Yesterday and Tomorrow that we break down. It is not the experience of Today that drives a person mad, It is the remorse or bitterness of something which happened Yesterday and the dread of what Tomorrow may bring. Let us, therefore, Live but one day at a time. -<>- + * + + + `.!.' * + + -=x=- + .'!`. * + + ! * + + + + + * + * + ,-. * //"\\ + * + * // \\ * // = \\ + w w w + + //___o O \\ \O O O ||\_/|\|\ || + |\ `|\ '|\ _ ___||_Y_| \_\||_________|_\_|_\__|_\ hjw >Christmas and The Great Gift Bill Walker wildbill6807@yahoo.com We all seem to like to give and receive gifts. At Christmas time seems like something special takes place. Go into about any store, and see people spending money for some special gift for a loved one. I was thinking of a special gift. It is one of a kind, and the thing is one don't have to wait for Christmas to take the gift. It is free. John 3,16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him, should not perish, but have ever lasting life. What a gift. Free, can pick it up any day or night. It is there for the taking. Believe, ask, and you will receive. You can get it any where, any time, any place. You don't have to be nothing but just humble your self, and say Lord God, I except the greatest gift one can receive. Walk best you can in the foot steps of Jesus. Oh you will stumble now and then. But that is what Jesus came for. He will look back, and pick you up and carry you cross the sands of time. Now then take a look at those lines in John 3,16. Thank a bit what it says. I believe God did love the world, after all he made it and everything in and on it. But I think the main thing is he loved us sinners. He seen there was no way we were going to make it home. So he sent the greatest gift. His only begotten Son to take the sins. There is no other way for us to get home, with out that gift. Now he gave the gift, but he never forced anyone to take it. It is there for the taking. Just except, believe, and follow best you can. God knows a couple things. Well he knows all things, but these two stand out in what is wrote many places in the Bible. Man is weak, we fall, stumble a lot. Anyone that says other wise is a fool. There isn't a day that goes by the best of us don't stumble a bit. We may think we are as pure as pure can be, but that isn't the case. Sin is every where, in many different forms. No one is perfect, remember that too is in the Bible. The only perfect came on that cold winter night so long ago. To pay the price for our sins. Any one who says they are prefect, better look out, might get hung on a tree. Thank you Dear God for the most wonderful gift of all time. Your only begotten Son, JESUS. All other gifts pale, and fade away. That gift will never do so. -<>- [2D deer] __ __ __\_\___ ___/_/__ /_______ \___ ___/\_______\ \_\ \/__/\_____/\__\/ /_/ \/_____\/ __ \o | o/_____ ________________/\_\ \ | /_______\_______________\/ \_/ / b'ger | /\ _ | / /\_________/ |__| / / / / /_/ /_/ \ \ \ \ \ \ \_\ \_\ /_/ /_/ |_| >"Gold Wrapping Paper" The story goes that some time ago a mother punished her five year old daughter for wasting a roll of expensive gold wrapping paper. Money was tight and she became even more upset when the child used the gold paper to decorate a box to put under the Christmas tree. Nevertheless, the little girl brought the gift box to her mother the next morning and then said, "This is for you, Momma." The mother was embarrassed by her earlier over reaction, but her anger flared again when she opened the box and found it was empty. She spoke to her daughter in a harsh manner. "Don't you know, young lady, when you give someone a present there's supposed to be something inside the package?" The daughter had tears in her eyes and said, "Oh, Momma, it's not empty! I blew kisses into it until it was full." The mother was crushed. She fell on her knees and put her arms around her little girl, and she begged her forgiveness for her thoughtless anger. An accident took the life of the child only a short time later, and it is told that the mother kept that gold box by her bed for all the years of her life. Whenever she was discouraged or faced difficult problems she would open the box and take out an imaginary kiss and remember the love of the child who had put it there. In a very real sense, each of us, as human beings, have been given a Golden box filled with unconditional love and kisses from our children, family, friends . There is no more precious possession anyone could hold. -<>- >Links for Your Enjoyment For The Lazy Sports Fanatic http://www.buffaloschips.com/glkl.htm Fox Thief http://www.buffaloschips.com/gfrdf.htm Freak out. 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I was hungry and you formed a humanities club to discuss my hunger....... Thank you. I was imprisoned and you crept off quietly to your chapel to pray for my release....... Nice I was naked and in your mind you debated the morality of my appearance... What good did it do ???? I was sick and you knelt and thanked God for your health... But I needed you. I was homeless and you preached to me of the shelter of the love of God.... I wish you had taken me home. I was lonely and you left me alone to pray for me.... Why didn't you stay with me and pray? You seem so holy, so close to God. Yet, I am still very hungry, imprisioned, naked, sick, homeless and lonely. >From Holy Jokers ======= ||====================================================================|| ||//$\\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\//$\\|| ||(100)==================| FEDERAL RESERVE NOTE |================(100)|| ||\\$// ~ '------========--------' \\$//|| ||<< / /$\ // ____ \\ \ >>|| ||>>| 12 //L\\ // ///..) \\ L38036133B 12 |<<|| ||<<| \\ // || <|| >\ || |>>|| ||>>| \$/ || $$ --/ || One Hundred |<<|| ||====================================================================||>|| ||//$\\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\//$\\||<|| ||(100)==================| FEDERAL RESERVE NOTE |================(100)||>|| ||\\$// ~ '------========--------' \\$//||\|| ||<< / /$\ // ____ \\ \ >>||)|| ||>>| 12 //L\\ // ///..) \\ L38036133B 12 |<<||/|| ||<<| \\ // || <|| >\ || |>>||=|| ||>>| \$/ || $$ --/ || One Hundred |<<|| ||<<| L38036133B *\\ |\_/ //* series |>>|| ||>>| 12 *\\/___\_//* 1989 |<<|| ||<<\ Treasurer ______/Franklin\________ Secretary 12 />>|| ||//$\ ~|UNITED STATES OF AMERICA|~ /$\\|| ||(100)=================== ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS =================(100)|| ||\\$//\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\\$//|| ||====================================================================|| >SWEET RESTITUTION At a Promise Keepers event many years ago, one of the speakers began talking about a subject that conjured up memories of a former business associate who felt I had wronged him financially. Although the way I had handled our dispute was legal, God began to convict me that just being legal wasn't good enough. Soon I was praying about how to resolve this issue financially. That's when God spelled out His plan through Numbers 5:7, "He shall confess his sins which he has committed, and he shall make restitution in full for his wrong, and add to it one-fifth of it, and give it to him whom he has wronged." Imagine my former associate's surprise when he received a check for all of the money he had previously lost, plus an additional 20%. God's plan brought peace for me, healing of bitterness for my former associate, and glory to God. If you have someone in your past to whom you need to make amends, consider restitution. It works wonders. 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