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This page shows many such antics. It will give you some smiles for your day. Check it out here: "Oh, superb shot, sir!" `-. . \`. . ``. \\`. .'`. `.`-. /// _.`.\`._ _..-'.'.' `. `--'_'_. =_` ` "--..'.' .-' ._.-' `--.___.:; ; , , _.-' `v' v -' ----------.. . .-' `. ';` .-' `. -------.-' `.. `._ \`-. '` / .''''''\ \ `. @.' .'| \. `._ _..-' .' /| `. .' /H/ `-.______.--' /s/ |/A/ _.-._ |/ ---/.-"-.\----' \`._.'/\/ """ Funny Birds! https://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/funnybirds.html --- ...What a delight! Thanks Ladies! Our next smoking hot new page is from our friends Sharon and Geniann. This page is full of adorable photos of one of people's most favorite animals. Sure to give you plenty of sunshine for your day. Check it out here: . : : _..----..__ __..:'.-'''-.-'' . : .' , ''' ' : .' / ' ', ( -=o):(o=-) . : : , ''. ; .' __: : : : , '.0.''.-'.)) : __..-- : : ._.-'__| ':''. . : , .. :.-' __.' / ; . .' , : _.' '. '.'' / / ' .:. .'. :--:'_..--'''.)) . ' -' __.--' .''::' '-. .-''. '. . __.--' :...: __\ '. '..)) ' __.--' ::'':.--'' '.))) __.--' _..--:.::' . . __.--' :' .:. __.--' ' .::' : __.--' jrei __' .::' ..--'' ':::' Cute Raccoons 2! https://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/raccoons2.html --- ...Aww, so humorously sweet! Thanks Ladies! =========================================================== >-->From Heartwarmers: He didn't tell me how to live. He lived, and let me watch him do it. -- Clarence Budington Kelland Father's Day is June 19 and Joe Walker shares his thoughts... . . : . _ '. _.:._ .' (_) '-. .' '. .-' _;_ ' - ./ \. - ' / | \ - - | | - - """" \ | \ """""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" `|\ ` | \ / / jgs / /_ >FATHER'S DAY ROOKIE by Joseph Walker Technically, Adam is a father this Father's Day. I know -- he hasn't changed a single diaper, or taken a turn staying up late with a fussy baby. He hasn't rocked his son to sleep, or bounced him on his knee, or tucked him sweetly in his cradle. And there isn't one spit up stain on any of his jackets or collars. But he's still a father this Father's Day. Technically. Adam's first child won't actually be born until September. Thanks to the wonders of modern technology, we already know he is a boy -- he and Andrea have named their son Alexander -- and that he has Adam's nose and, according to one observer anyway, Andrea's eyes (although I can't for the life of me figure out how anyone could tell that -- I mean, his eyes are still closed, for Pete's sake!). So Adam is still a rookie when it comes to being a father. He's doing a great job of taking care of Andrea through a sometimes-difficult pregnancy, so he's earning his stripes there. But he's yet to step up to the plate and take his first swings at hands-on fatherhood. So you can't blame him if he's a little nervous about it. These are, after all, life's ultimate Big Leagues. The margin for error is slight. You can go from Hall of Fame Father to bush league dad with one raging outburst of anger and frustration. Plus, the other team has great pitchers throwing hard, dirty stuff at you -- stuff like drugs, alcohol, gangs, cynicism and indifference. It's tough being a good dad under the best of circumstances. These days, with an extraordinary array of negative influences swirling all around us and blurring our values and priorities, it can be overwhelming. Especially for a rookie. Thankfully, Adam has a great image in his mind of what a father can and should be. He had a terrific dad, with whom he had a close and loving relationship. He has seen and experienced the positive influence of a good father in his life. But his dad passed away some time ago, so he won't be available to provide on-the-job training and encouragement. His mom is a great lady, and she'll fill in as much as she can. Andrea will certainly put in her two-cents worth from time to time -- you can count on that. And he has older friends and family members who will share their insights, experiences and -- occasionally -- warnings. But for the most part, he's going to be on his own, trying to figure out fatherhood as he goes along. Which is pretty much what we all do, now that I think about it. My dad was around for my first 25 years of fathering, and I did solicit his input from time to time. But for the most part I just winged it. And with Anita's help and God's, things turned out OK -- if you don't count the overwrought late-night lectures, the "Russia has just taken over America" experiment and the incident in the cul-de-sac. Don't ask. Fatherhood isn't a science, it's an art. Which means that there are precious few hard and fast rules, and almost no absolutes. There are no textbooks, no laboratories, no scientifically calculated models that can turn you into a good father. It's something you can only learn by doing -- which means that what you do will occasionally be... well... wrong. But guided by love and fortified by faith, you can overcome your mistakes. And so, thank God, can your children. Even if you're a rookie. -- Joseph Walker -<>- ____ ___|=--=/ \=--=| :(___.--. .--.___): { __ ' ) ( ` __ )= ""----'Ahas '----"" ====' >AN OLD SHOE BOX by Linda Smith In 1979, my father's father passed away at the age of 98. A few short weeks after the funeral, my father told me that he was going back to San Jose, California, where Granddad's home was, to be of assistance with the disposal of the contents of the house. He asked me if there was anything from Granddad's home that I would like to have, by way of a keepsake. I thought of all the wonderful smells and treasures in all the rooms of the home, that I had visited so often through the years, and everything brought back memories of family gatherings with aunts, uncles, cousins, and the adventures of hide-n'-seek. The kitchen and breakfast room were marvelous! The stove was an old, vintage gas stove, with a fancy little storage cubby for matches. Over the sink was a small "window" to the breakfast room, where we enjoyed so many delicious early morning meals of orange juice, flap jacks with homemade maple syrup, or eggs and biscuits with gravy. On the back porch was an old ringer washer. My grandmother used it until she passed away when I was 7, but Granddad bought a new automatic washer when he remarried a few years later. I missed the old ringer! There was the main floor bedroom where my grandmother spent so many months in bed before she left us, with her dresserful of treasures, and the room that always seemed to be saved for when my aunt was visiting. Upstairs were more bedrooms, each with their special smells and memories. But, in the dining room there was a narrow shelf that ran around the whole room, high above the reach of small children. On this shelf was a collection of teacups and saucers from my grandmother's travels. One in particular had caught my eye when I was very young. It was white, decorated with an embossed gray dragon that had a glittering turquoise jewel for an eye. This was the only thing in the house that I wanted. "It's yours!" my father told me. When he arrived, much of the work was already done. My aunt and her daughters had claimed nearly all the furniture, after having spent so many years caring for Granddad and his home. That was, well, ... OK. But when my father asked about the teacup, his sister told him, "Oh, one of my girls already has that and will not give it up." Disappointed, Dad walked around the house wondering what he could salvage from what was left to bring to me, that would be a remembrance of my grandparents. He ended up in the attic, which had already been emptied of antiques, such as the old cylinder record player and treadle sewing machine. All that was left were a few old shoe and boot boxes in the corners. Dad began looking, found one he thought worth his time, tucked it under his arm and walked out of the house, while asking if anyone was interested in any of the old shoe boxes from the attic. I am now in possession of the contents of that box. My cousins can have all the furniture and dishes, scarves and jewelry. I have the family! Contained in the old shoe box were photos of my ancestors dating back through the Civil War, with letters, journals, records with dates and places, post cards, and much in the way of personal histories. I was able to make a picture pedigree, which extends for 7 generations beginning with my children. In looking at all the pictures, I can see the resemblance I have to them. My 3rd great-grandmother's jaw-line is evident in every generation right to my picture. I don't particularly look like her, but she is part of me. I remember the teacup with its sparkling turquoise gem and all the memories that surround it. It is as bright in my mind today as the day I first saw it. But I no longer imagine who my ancestors are. They are real, and preserved in a beautifully arranged scrapbook (courtesy of my daughter, Rebecca) and I can now visit each of them every day. Thanks Dad! -- Linda Smith ___________________________________________ Linda has been married nearly 30 years, has 8 children, and 8 grandchildren. She earned her AA degree at the age of 49, and works in her local community college as a computer tutor. She says that the scrapbook, all the family histories, and now her own family photo albums have been scanned and put on CD for each of her children, so they can share the precious family treasure. =========================================================== >-->From Daily Encounter: , , /////| ///// | ///// | |~~~| | | |===| |/| | B |/| | | I | | | | B | | | | L | / | E | / |===|/ jgs '---' >Back To Life 'But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions - it is by grace you have been saved.'1 He lived among the graves in the cemetery. He spent his days crying out and his nights cutting himself with stones. His life was filled with fear and desperation and then one day, hope walked by. Mark chapter 5 begins with the story of the man possessed by a 'Legion'¯ of demons. When he saw Jesus in the distance, he recognized him immediately. He ran to Him and even in his bondage, he fell on his knees before the Lord acknowledging Jesus as the 'Son of the Most High God'¯ (v. 7) knowing that it was only through Jesus that he could be saved from the misery in which he found himself. As Jesus looked upon the possessed man, He commanded the demons to leave him. Recognizing the Son of God, the demons obeyed. He had been a dead man walking and was brought back to life. The man who had long been tormented by this host of evil was finally free of his heavy chains. But, it didn't end there. The man who had been possessed now had the desire to follow Jesus, to be with Jesus, but instead Jesus urged him to go tell others what the Lord had done for him! (v.19). God took this man's life and transformed it. People no longer recognized the man he had become because God's light, that now shined through him, overpowered any darkness manifested by the devil. I can imagine the man's overwhelming joy and singing: 'The enemy thought he had me, but Jesus said, 'You are mine!'¯ No longer I who live, but Christ in me; For I've been born again, my heart is free The hope of Heaven before me, the grave behind Hallelujah, You brought me back to life.2 There are no chains too heavy, no bondage too great, and no night too dark that Jesus can't save you from. Run to Him today, just as you are, with your load of sin and feelings of desperation. Jesus is waiting to give you new life! Suggested prayer: Dear Lord, How can I begin to thank You For all that You've done for me? Jesus, to fully praise You It will take all eternity Just like Lazarus Oh, You brought me back to life'¯! Amen. 1. Ephesians 2:4-5 (NIV). 2. Back to Life, song by Bethel Music and Zahriya Zachary. 2021. Today's Encounter was written by: Veronica B. --- ,(()). ,;;;;. __ ________ _____ ___ ((_ _));'_`'_( _| __ __ __ _| _| _| __ __ () \ /)\ ) / (_|__ _|-_| _(_|(_|(_|__ _|-- ((\ O(() \ O / _____(_|(_|_____________(_|_ SSt ...Reminds me of one of my favorite songs: Where Would I Be - Peter Burton | Lyric Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4mZ6NRrz98 Lyrics: Standing where I stand now I know that He's the reason I almost can't believe it Every wrong turn, He turned around And I can just imagine If it didn't happen, how it happened (Ooh-ooh) Seeing how good He's been to me (Ooh-ooh) Oh, I can't help but think Where would I be if I didn't have Jesus Pulling me out of that grave? Where would I be if I didn't have mercy Pulling me away from my ways? I'd probably crash and burn, stay stuck down in that dirt Like a prodigal running from home Where would I be if I didn't have Jesus? Thank God, thank God, thank God I'll never know I used to feel the weight Of the chains that I was holding 'Til my Savior came and broke 'em I used to walk with shame I was living at a loss 'til He settled up my cost at the cross (Ooh-ooh) Giving His life so I could live (Ooh-ooh) Didn't leave me where I've been Where would I be if I didn't have Jesus Pulling me out of that grave? Where would I be if I didn't have mercy Pulling me away from my ways? I'd probably crash and burn, stay stuck down in that dirt Like a prodigal running from home Where would I be if I didn't have Jesus? Thank God, thank God, thank God I'll never know Thank God I'll never know, woah Where would I be if I didn't have Jesus Pulling me out of that grave? Where would I be if I didn't have mercy Pulling me away from my ways? I'd probably crash and burn, stay stuck down in that dirt Like a prodigal running from home Where would I be if I didn't have Jesus? Thank God, thank God, thank God I'll never know Thank God I'll never know (Thank God, thank God, thank God) (Thank God, thank God) Thank God I'll never know #wherewouldibe #peterburton #lyricvideo <:))))>< , , /////| ///// | ///// | |~~~| | | |===| |/| | B |/| | | I | | | | B | | | | L | / | E | / |===|/ jgs '---' >Show Them the Way (edited) These commandments that I give you today are to be on our hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.1 This weekend we'll celebrate Fathers Day here in the United States. Mothers (and Fathers) have been given the amazing gift of not only being able to have children, but also to be the most influential teachers that our children will ever have. Every moment we spend with our children is a teaching moment. This can seem like a daunting task at times, but when we look to the Bible as our instruction manual, the load gets a little lighter. At times we do not realize how even the most mundane things we do can leave the biggest impact on our children. I heard the story of a mother who would read the Bible daily to relax and refocus. Although she did this quietly and privately, her young daughter would observe her doing this day after day. One day the daughter asked is she (the mom) would ever be done reading that book? The mother giggled and replied that she was reading the most important book ever. It is not only full of great stories, but it will also teach us how to be the best mommy we can be for our children, so that they will grow to be the person God wants them to be. Theodore Roosevelt once said that praying mothers are the greatest asset we have. Today, we are surrounded by so many opinions that go against the Word of God, so this statement is truer than ever before. We cannot be with our children every moment of the day, but the things they learn from us will be recorded in their hearts and stay with with them along the way. Things like prayer, honesty, kindness, humility, respect, and a true love for God are best taught by example. As we model what being a child of God looks like, our children will begin to imitate us. For those of us who do not have children or whose children have already grown, just remember that there are eyes everywhere that are watching us. Even a person we do not personally know can be impacted by our actions. Let us show them the way and take advantage of every opportunity God gives us to teach our children (and others) to love and honor Him. Suggested prayer: Dear God, please allow me to be a positive role model, not only for my children but also for others around me. May I always be like Jesus, and in doing so, show my children the way to you. We pray a special blessing on all the parents around the world. May you fill them with your peace and joy, and give them strength to do the great work you have set before them. In the name of Jesus Christ I pray, amen. 1. Deuteronomy 6:6-7 (NIV). Today's Encounter was written by: Crystal B. When copying or forwarding include the following: "Daily Encounter by Richard (Dick) Innes (c) 2016 ACTS International. =========================================================== >-->From Archives InspiredBuffalo: _....._ .--. _.-' `-._ o/o-;;; ( `-._ _.-' ) (_, z) `:-._'---'_.-:' ,,,, _|-' / : `'''`_,-/`-._ /.. ) /\`--/"\ : [_./_ /_ _(_& _P / \_/, | : :`-/(_`_____ _\-'_/___/ /| : _.-: 8 \=__))____/ | : |'_.-: \_ | / F : | : : //`7/ / / : | :.-: (( (( L_______/ : |o : /_>/_> / Y / : |_.-': / / / : : J J J (`'-._____,-'`) | | | | | | | | | | _J__J__J (_ _) (__(_____) cjr'-..___..-' 2may01 >Father or Friend? I want to share an edited version of a letter sent to me years ago by a listener named Sergio Ferreira. Dear Son, When I was a teenager I wished, just as you do now, that my dad could be my best friend. However, it wasn't until my time to be a father came up that I understood why my wish would never come true. There is the big difference between a friend's role and father's role. A father must provide his son constant love, economic subsistence, and an education. He must also protect and guide him, set a good example, and instill in him ethical and moral values so he may become a more responsible, self-sufficient, and compassionate human being. A father who tries to be a best friend can't be a real father. To be a friend is voluntary. It's an option. To be a father is a privilege, but above all it's a moral obligation. My duty as a father is to give you what you need, not necessarily what you want. When you were born, God gave me a blessing that has brought me great happiness. At the same time, he gave me a difficult mission – to be responsible for your moral development and well-being. Some day you'll understand the meaning of this letter. It will be one of the happiest days of your life -- when you hold your first child in your arms. From that moment on, you'll understand that being a real father is much more important than being a friend. The purpose of these commentaries — and of all the work of the nonprofit, nonpartisan Josephson Institute — is to emphasize the importance of character and to educate people about ways to live more ethically. To learn more about Mr. Josephson and Josephson Institute, please go to https://charactercounts.org/ -<>- _--_ ( A's) /___7 .~~\ /~~. /""_ V \ om /____/ / .mmmC="_ _/ -----===(((((}{).MMM "" | `"---" ..mMMM"" | \ ( )" \ /\ | / / \ \ /" / \ \ \__/" \__/ '94 the wolfe / / | | .^V^. .^V^. +-+ +-+ >Make This A Shay Day Don't look for a punch line, there isn't one. Read it anyway. My question is: Would you have made the same choice? At a fundraising dinner for a school that serves learning-disabled children, the father of one of the students delivered a speech that would never be forgotten by all who attended. After extolling the school and its dedicated staff, he offered a question: 'When not interfered with by outside influences, everything nature does is done with perfection. Yet my son, Shay, cannot learn things as other children do. He cannot understand things as other children do. Where is the natural order of things in my son?' The audience was stilled by the query. The father continued. 'I believe, that when a child like Shay, physically and mentally handicapped comes into the world, an opportunity to realize true human nature presents itself, and it comes in the way other people treat that child.' Then he told the following story: Shay and his father had walked past a park where some boys Shay knew were playing baseball. Shay asked, 'Do you think they'll let me play?' Shay's father knew that most of the boys would not want someone like Shay on their team, but the father also understood that if his son were allowed to play, it would give him a much- needed sense of belonging and some confidence to be accepted by others in spite of his handicaps. Shay's father approached one of the boys on the field and asked (not expecting much) if Shay could play. The boy looked around for guidance and said, 'We're losing by six runs and the game is in the eighth inning. I guess he can be on our team and we'll try to put him in to bat in the ninth inning.' Shay struggled over to the team's bench and, with a broad smile, put on a team shirt. His Father watched with a small tear in his eye and warmth in his heart. The boys saw the father's joy at his son being accepted. In the bottom of the eighth inning, Shay's team scored a few runs but was still behind by three. In the top of the ninth inning, Shay put on a glove and played in the right field. Even though no hits came his way, he was obviously ecstatic just to be in the game and on the field, grinning from ear to ear as his father waved to him from the stands. In the bottom of the ninth inning, Shay's team scored again. Now, with two outs and the bases loaded, the potential winning run was on base and Shay was scheduled to be next at bat. At this juncture, do they let Shay bat and give away their chance to win the game? Surprisingly, Shay was given the bat. Everyone knew that a hit was all but impossible because Shay didn't even know how to hold the bat properly, much less connect with the ball. However, as Shay stepped up to the plate, the pitcher, recognizing that the other team was putting winning aside for this moment in Shay's life, moved in a few steps to lob the ball in softly so Shay could at least make contact. The first pitch came and Shay swung clumsily and missed. The pitcher again took a few steps forward to toss the ball softly towards Shay. As the pitch came in, Shay swung at the ball and hit a slow ground ball right back to the pitcher. The game would now be over. The pitcher picked up the soft grounder and could have easily thrown the ball to the first baseman. Shay would have been out and that would have been the end of the game. Instead, the pitcher threw the ball right over the first baseman's head, out of reach of all team mates. Everyone from the stands and both teams started yelling, 'Shay, run to first! Run to first!' Never in his life had Shay ever run that far, but he made it to first base. He scampered down the baseline, wide-eyed and startled. Everyone yelled, 'Run to second, run to second!' Catching his breath, Shay awkwardly ran towards second, gleaming and struggling to make it to the base. By the time Shay rounded towards second base, the right fielder had the ball... the smallest guy on their team who now had his first chance to be the hero for his team. He could have thrown the ball to the second-baseman for the tag, but he understood the pitcher's intentions so he, too, intentionally threw the ball high and far over the third-baseman's head. Shay ran toward third base deliriously as the runners ahead of him circled the bases toward home. All were screaming, 'Shay, Shay, Shay, all the Way Shay' Shay reached third base because the opposing shortstop ran to help him by turning him in the direction of third base, and shouted, 'Run to third! Shay, run to third!' As Shay rounded third, the boys from both teams, and the spectators, were on their feet screaming, 'Shay, run home! Run home!' Shay ran to home, stepped on the plate, and was cheered as the hero who hit the grand slam and won the game for his team. 'That day', said the father softly with tears now rolling down his face, 'the boys from both teams helped bring a piece of true love and humanity into this world'. Shay didn't make it to another summer. He died that winter, having never forgotten being the hero and making his father so happy, and coming home and seeing his mother tearfully embrace her little hero of the day! -<>- _ _|_|_ ,|_| |_|_ || | | |_| || | | | | || | | | | _|| | | | | ||)\ ^ ^ ^ | || | | || | | || | | \\ | \\ / ejm )\ ( / \ \ / \ \ \ \ >Father GOD When we have Food, help us to remember the Hungry. When we have work, help us to remember the Jobless When we have a warm home, help us to remember the Homeless. When we are without Pain, help us to remember those that suffer. For we must shatter our indulgence, and awaken our COMPASSION. Last but not least, May we be concerned enough not only in Words, But in deeds---- To aide those that Cry out in need, For what we take for GRANTED. Help us, dear Lord, To Always Remember: Sorrow looks back, Worry looks around, but FAITH looks up!! 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This lesson is obviously important as we face extreme hardship, but it's even more necessary as the trials begin to fade. The temporary things of this world (even the good wholesome things) will never satisfy the deep longing of our heart. We will always hunger for more until we place the entirety of our life firmly in the unseen hand of God - the same loving hand which holds all of creation. Trusting in what we cannot see is the very essence of our faith; "Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see" (Hebrews 11:1). We will never find true contentment and peace until we completely "trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding" (Proverbs 3:5). Our trust should be consistent and invade every area of our life. If we say we trust that Jesus Christ, who "was with God in the beginning" (John 1:2), and who, "being in very nature God" (Philippians 2:6) came to die so we may live - "in Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins" (Ephesians 1:7) - then we must also completely trust that "God works for the good of those who love Him" (Romans 8:28). Saying we trust in Jesus for our eternity without trusting Him to love and guide us through our daily walk is like trusting in the need for air while refusing to breathe. Both are a false trust and will ultimately lead to death. Romans 8:32 "He who did not spare His own Son, but gave Him up for us all - how will He not also, along with Him, graciously give us all things?" God loves us so much that He gave us His absolute best; "while we were still sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8). This love assures us He will give exactly what we require to become sons and daughters who glorify His name. God will not give up on a project which cost Him the life of His Son; "He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion" (Philippians 1:6). When we give God our life through faith in Jesus, we must also trust He will not allow the fire to get hotter than we can stand or the load heavier than we can bear - He will never leave us nor forsake us (Hebrews 13:5). Let's trust in Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of our sins and then focus on what is eternal as we give Him a lifetime of consistent trust. Have a Christ Centered Day! Steve Troxel God's Daily Word Ministries **** Reading Plan **** 1 Kings 3:3-4:34; Acts 6:1-15; Psalm 126:1-6; Proverbs 16:26-27 <:))))>< , , /////| ///// | ///// | |~~~| | | |===| |/| | B |/| | | I | | | | B | | | | L | / | E | / |===|/ jgs '---' >A Vessel of Purity When Jesus was asked to identify the greatest commandment, He said it was to "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength" (Mark 12:30). God wants ALL of our love! He has no desire to share our love with any of the little "gods" of this world; "For the Lord your God is a jealous God" (Deuteronomy 4:24). Giving God the fullness of our love requires that we live a very focused and holy life; "But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do" (1 Peter 1:15). Our love must be intently focused on the holy things of God rather than the corrupted things of this world. Anytime we allow our love for God to mix with our love for the world, the worldly love initially dilutes and eventually completely overtakes any love for God. James 3:11-12 "Can both fresh water and salt water flow from the same spring? My brothers, can a fig tree bear olives, or a grapevine bear figs? Neither can a salt spring produce fresh water." Are we trying to walk on both sides of the fence? Do we maintain our "Godly" activities alongside our "ungodly" activities? Do we praise God and discuss Biblical issues during certain portions of the week and then lust after the world during the other? If so, beware! The ungodly will soon overtake and totally consume the Godly... and we won't even be aware it's happening. If we're not careful, we will one day look at what consumes our attention and say, "How did I come to this place in my life? When did I leave God's path?" The good news is we have been given the holy spirit as the Great Purifier. If we make the time to carefully listen, it will "guide us into all truth" (John 16:13). If we submit to His leading, He will strain, sift, distill, and refine until all that remains is the fresh and the pure. Purity does not come by separation from the world, it comes as our heart is wholly separated unto God. We have been planted amongst the weeds of the world and there we will remain until the day of the great harvest (Matthew 13:24-30). But while we must live and minister among the things of this world, and while we can certainly be thankful for some of God's worldly blessings and provisions, we must never give our worship to the things of this world: "Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him" (1 John 2:15). Jesus has made us into a new vessel and asked that we be filled with what is pure and holy. Let's stop mixing fresh and salty water, Godly and ungodly devotion. Let's commit every area of our life (without compromise!) to our Heavenly Father and glorify Him in all we do by becoming a vessel of purity. Have a Christ Centered Day! Steve Troxel God's Daily Word Ministries **** Reading Plan **** ?1 Kings 18:1-46; Acts 11:1-30; Psalm 135:1-21; Proverbs 17:12-13 ========================================================== >-->From CupO'Cheer: \\\\\_____________________\"-._ jgs /////~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~/.-' >FLY STRAIGHT John 15:1-2 "I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. (NKJV) Thoughts Last week, my boys and I were out in the backyard shooting our bows. I just brought one arrow outside and was shooting it over and over. It was tipped with my favorite broadhead, and I anticipated a good practice session. Time after time, however, my arrow hit in all the wrong places. I couldn't make it hit the same place twice. To rule out the thought that my bow was the problem, I brought out another arrow. It looked absolutely identical to the first arrow, but the difference was in the flight. It hit right where I wanted it again and again. To avoid confusing the bad arrow with the good one in my hunting quiver, I threw the bad one away. It was useless to me. The arrow that flew correctly was sharpened, wiped down, fletching and nocks checked, and placed in my hunting quiver. It was of great value to me. (Brian H) Action Point The call on each of our lives is to fly straight--routinely bear fruit for our God. When we don't bear fruit, nor respond to God's pruning to make us fruit bearing, we are of very little use to His Kingdom. When we are flying straight, God sharpens us a little more to make us ready for the hunt-- what He calls "bearing more fruit." God wants arrows that fly straight, not perfectly, but straight!!! He calls for arrows that hit right where He aims. If we are inconsistent flyers, we are of little use to Him. Let's purpose in our hearts to become what God wants us to be: quiver-worthy arrows that hit the target of His purpose just as He aims us. Sportsmen's Tip of the Day Sometimes the part of your arrow where the broadhead screws into the arrow shaft can become bent and will affect arrow flight. You can't see the problem just by looking. Stand your arrow up on the tip of the broadhead and give it a spin. If it spins smoothly, then you're good to go. 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WITH STUFF I am the type of person who can't say "No." If somebody is sick or something else comes up and the person can't fulfill their volunteer position at our church, it is my name that comes to mind. If a pot of soup is needed for a luncheon, or a dessert is needed for coffee hour after the service, just call me, and I will be happy to oblige. If you need a ride to church, or a Scripture reader, or someone to assist the pastor or help serve communion, I am there to help out. It's a good thing that I am retired and am able to do these things. It seems that I am busier now than when I was working! Don't get me wrong. I love doing these volunteer jobs, and it seems that God provides me with the energy and the strength to fulfill all of these volunteer obligations. Sometimes, I feel that things do get out of hand, and my plate overflows! But there are just too many volunteer jobs to be filled and not enough helpers. Knowing that, I usually cave in and accept to help out. There is a saying that God never gives us more than we can handle and that with His grace, we can overcome all obstacles. We can do nothing of ourselves, but with God, all things are possible. 1 Corinthians 10:13 - No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, so that you will be able to endure it. (NASB) The other day as I was thinking about all the various responsibili- ties and jobs that need to be done within a church, I wondered why it is that some people do multiple jobs while others do nothing. Is it that some people, like me, are too quick to volunteer, and others hold back? Or is it that some people wait to be asked first, while others are more forward? I imagined that if most of us did one little volunteer job, the load would be so much easier. Instead of a few volunteer jobs falling onto the plate of one or two people, these duties could be shared among more people. May each and every one of us, as we are able, help out within our individual congregations to lighten someone else's load. Prayer: Dear Father in heaven, thank You for granting us the energy and the strength to fulfill Your will on this earth. We ask that You would work in people's hearts to become workers for Your glory. Amen. -Rosemary Hagedorn Penetanguishene, Ontario, Canada as seen in PCCWeb Daily Devotional -<>- >A TRUE SHORT BIO () /\ ()--' '--() `. .' / .. \ jgs ()' '() A DREAMER AND HIS DREAM Let me tell you, Jesse hated this job. And you would too, I imagine, if you had to do it. Jesse was a chicken plucker. That's right. He stood on a line in a chicken factory and spent his days Pulling the feathers off dead chickens so the rest of us Wouldn't have to. It wasn't much of a job. But at the time, Jesse didn't think he was much of a person. His father was a brute of a man. His dad was actually thought to be mentally ill and treated Jesse rough all of his life. Jesse's older brother wasn't much better. He was always picking on Jesse and beating him up. Yes, Jesse grew up in a very rough home in West Virginia. Life was anything but easy. And he thought life didn't hold much hope for him. That's why he was standing in this chicken line, doing a job that darn few people wanted. In addition to all the rough treatment at home, it seems that Jesse was always sick. Sometimes it was real Physical illness, but way too often it was all in his head. He was a small child, skinny and meek. That sure didn't help the situation any. When he started to school, he was the object of every bully on the playground. He was a hypochondriac of the first order. For Jesse, tomorrow was not always something to be looked forward to. But, he had dreams. He wanted to be a ventriloquist. He found books on ventriloquism. He practiced with sock puppets and saved his hard earned dollars until he could get a real ventriloquist dummy. When he got old enough, he joined the military. And even though many of his hypochondriac symptoms Persisted, the military did recognize his talents and put him in the entertainment corp. That was when his world changed. He gained confidence. He found that he had a talent for making people laugh, And laugh so hard they often had tears in their eyes. Yes, little Jesse had found himself. You know, folks, the history books are full of people who overcame a handicap to go on and make a success Of themselves, but Jesse is one of the few I know of who didn't overcome it. Instead he used his paranoia To make a million dollars, and become one of The best-loved characters of all time in doing it! Yes, that little paranoid hypochondriac, who transferred His nervousness into a successful career, still holds the record for the most Emmy's given in a single category. The wonderful, gifted, talented, and nervous comedian who brought us Barney Fife Was Jesse Don Knotts. NOW YOU KNOW, "THE REST OF THE STORY" There is a street named for him and his statue in Morgantown, West Virginia, his place of birth. Don Knotts was also the head cheerleader while attending WVU. --- ...Shows us That in America any of us who aspire to do great, can reach our aspirations through hard work and never giving up! This is one of the greatest countries in the world because it is and always has been "The Land Of Opportunity". The Andy Griffith Show | Barney Fife's Funniest Moments https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7-8xR3CkPE May God Always Bless us and America through Christ our Lord. -<>- _______ / /_ / -/- / / / / / / /_______/ / jgs ((______| / `"""""""` >REVERENCE The God we serve is an august, spiritual being both deserving and desirous of our deepest respect... Though described in Scripture as a friend to man (Isaiah 41:8; James 2:23), He is not some sort of "good buddy" to joke with or about. Our God is still on the throne (Psalm 45:6), His ways remain higher than our ways (Isaiah 55:9), and His authoritative Word still promises to judge us in the Last Day (Revelation 20:12). No measure of self-appointed, flippant familiarity with the God of heaven detracts one bit or whit from His inherent majesty. Our God is eminently worthy of our reverence, this we must serve Him "acceptably with reverence and godly fear" (Hebrews 12:28). Truly, reverence is the "very first element of religion." Moreover, our periods of public worship should express this spirit of reverence. "God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints, and to be had in reverence of all about Him" (Psalm 89:7). Worship performed "in spirit and in truth" (John 4:24) suggests a demeanor or awe and reverence. We agree that our worship services should be permeated with expressions of joy and thanksgiving - they should not come to resemble a congregational visit to the dentist; but neither should the reverent worship of our heavenly Father be confused for a carnival or rock concert. Whether our worship is that offered during a Sunday morning service, that which involves a lectureship assembly, or that which is engaged in by a zealous throng of your people attending a youth rally - regardless where, when or by whom the worship is performed - it must be characterized by reverence and decorum. "Let all things be done decently and in order" (1 Corinthians 14:40). The worship assembly is not the proper setting for screaming, whistling, clapping, and stomping the feet in response to a speaker's message. We do not gather to pay homage to men, but to worship God. We do not come together as a football game or a stage-band concert, we come to worship God. We do not assemble with the intent of being entertained or sensually excited; we come to worship God. Any assembly of saints with the intent of worshipping and praising the God of heaven should reject that which emphasizes the carnal emotions and minimizes the spiritual man. An outsider should be able to attend one of our Sunday assemblies, or one of our many youth gatherings, and see a marked difference between the worship of God and the Jay Leno show. In the realm of worship, "zeal without knowledge" paves a dangerous road toward pagan, flesh-oriented, and riotous assemblies. Most of our denominational neighbors have long gone this route, with services geared more toward entertaining man than worshipping God. May we learn to temper our joy in Christ with a Christ-like reverence for things holy. And may we teach our children so. Remember, our God is on the throne - not on stage. Dalton Key, "God is on the Throne not on Stage" KneEmail: "He is your praise, and He is your God, who has done for you these great and awesome things which your eyes have seen" (Deuteronomy 10:21) Bible reading for 04.26.12: Luke 19:1-27; 2 Samuel 23-24 as seen in KneEmail Available Free by E-mail every other day. To SUBSCRIBE: Send an e-mail with SUBSCRIBE CUP O'CHEER in the subject line to cheer316@sc.rr.com. You can find me on Facebook as Kimberly B. O'Brien Quiggle. ========================================================== >-->From LaughAndLift: "O how pitifully, how mercifully, how tenderly, how graciously the Lord has been dealing with us in Christ Jesus!" - George Miller _______ / /_ / -/- / / / / / / /_______/ / jgs ((______| / `"""""""` >MY CHILD, I LOVE YOU, COME CLOSER (By Debbie Preuss, January 9, 2005) My Child, I love you, come closer to Me I know you're not, where you want to be Draw nearer child, don't be afraid I know that your faith is beginning to fade Come closer My child, and then you will see Just how much, you truly matter to Me I miss you so much, when you wander away I'm waiting for you, please don't go astray Read My words. and know that they're true I love you so much, I gave My Son for you I long to hold you, My precious dove To shower you, with My endless love I'm watching you child, I see the tear in your eye I want to hold you, while you sob and cry I see the struggles that you're going through I want to remind you, that I'm here for you No matter what comes, what your struggles may be Come now My child, come closer to Me I'll give you the strength, to get you through For My precious one, I truly do love you So come back to Me, I'm waiting right here I know you feel far away, but I am so near Just turn around, run to My embrace I will wipe every tear from your face I know you're not, where you want to be My child, I love you, come closer to Me -<>- "A simple layman armed with Scripture is to be believed above a pope or a cardinal without it." - Martin Luther _______ / /_ / -/- / / / / / / /_______/ / jgs ((______| / `"""""""` >Strength In Troubled Times (By Greg Laurie) Where will you turn in a time of crisis? When tragedy hits? When disaster strikes? Will it be your favorite magazine? The morning newspaper? The evening news? You will need something to give you strength and direction in your time of need - and you cannot find a better resource than the Word of God. As one writer said, "One gem from that ocean is worth all of the pebbles from earthly streams." Just a single pebble from the ocean of God's Word can make all the difference when tragedy or hardship strikes. How many in their affliction have found comfort from the Scripture? Trusting in what God has said through the Bible can sustain us and give us direction and hope and comfort when we most need it. Little platitudes or clever sayings don't help, but the Word of God does. It has been said that, "he who rejects the Bible has nothing to live by. Neither does he have anything to die by." Things go in and out of style, but the Word of God never goes out of style. It never goes out of date, unlike this morning's newspaper. The Word of God always will be relevant. That is why C.S. Lewis once said, "everything that is not eternal is eternally out of date." I urge you to get a good foundation in this Book, because it is only a matter of time until hardship strikes you. It happens in every life, without exception. But if you have a good foundation in the Word of God, then you will be ready for difficulty when it comes. Don't wait until then to try and catch up. Get that foundation now. --- _______ / /_ / -/- / / / / / / /_______/ / jgs ((______| / `"""""""` ...Start With the Basics here: Bible Study Index http://www.absolutebiblestudy.com/Contents.htm 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 ========================================================== ________ _( )_ | .##@@&&&@@# ( ` )_ \ _ / ,##@&::%&&%%:.( ) ( `) -= (_) =- #@&:%%000000 (__ (_ . _) _) / \ #@&:%00' / / / / / / | #@&:%0' / / / / / / Diana H. Chaytor #@&:%0 dchaytor@jach.hawaii.edu #@&:%0 ~NO RAIN, NO RAINBOWS~ http://www.islandnet.com/~chaytor jgs#@&:%0============================================================= >-->I Refuse To Be Discouraged I refuse to be discouraged, To be sad, or to cry; I refuse to be downhearted, And here's the reason why... I have a God who's mighty, Who's sovereign and supreme; I have a God who loves me, And I am on His team. He is all wise and powerful, Jesus is His Son's name; Though everything is changeable, My God remains the same. God Almighty knows what's happening; Beginning to the end, His presence is my comfort, He is my dearest friend. When sickness comes to weaken me, To bring my head down low, I call upon my mighty God; Into His arms I go. When circumstances threaten To rob me from my peace; He draws me close unto His breast, Where all my strivings cease. And when my heart melts within me, And weakness takes control; He gathers me into His arms, He soothes my heart and soul. The great JESUS is with me, My life is in His hands, The Son of God is my hope, It's in His strength I stand. I refuse to be defeated, My eyes are on my God; He has promised to be with me, As through this life I trod. I'm looking past all my circumstances, To Heaven's throne above; My prayers have reached the heart of God, I'm resting in His love. I give God thanks in everything, My eyes are on His face; The battle's His, the victory is mine; He'll help me win the race. --Author Unknown -<>- _ _.-'`-._ _ ;.'________'.; _________n.[____________].n_________ |""_""_""_""||==||==||==||""_""_""_""] |"""""""""""||..||..||..||"""""""""""| |LI LI LI LI||LI||LI||LI||LI LI LI LI| |.. .. .. ..||..||..||..||.. .. .. ..| |LI LI LI LI||LI||LI||LI||LI LI LI LI| ,,;;,;;;,;;;,;;;,;;;,;;;,;;;,;;,;;;,;;;,;;,, ;;jgs;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; >Check out these Awesome Real Photos: A perfect example and premonition of 'Peace through Strength' for America with Iran thru Trump... Rainbow and lightning appear in Washington DC a day after USA was consecrated to the Sacred Heart for 250th anniversary. Pray for our nation. https://www.ShangralaFamilyFun.com/2026/ufc.jpg And these: Wow! I do so love rainbows - showing God's blessing. 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