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Thanks Ladies! =========================================================== >-->From Heartwarmers: "Time cools, time clarifies; no mood can be maintained quite unaltered through the course of hours." -- Mark Twain %%%% %%%%-( _%%%%%_/ \ ' / _%%%%%%%% - (_) - _%%%%%%%/ \% / , \ %%%%%%%%%\\ \_ %%%%%% \ \\ ) /\_/ /(___. \ '----' ( / ) ---....____/ (_____ __ _ ___ ___ __ _ _ _____ _ _ ___ / )---...___ =-= = -_= -=_= _-=_-_ -=- =-_ ,' ( ```--.._= -_= -_= _-=- -_= _=- ,-' ) ``--._=-_ =-=_-= _-= _ '-._ '-..___( ``-._=_-=_- =_-= ``---....__) `-._-=_-_=- )|)| `-._=-_ gnv '-'-.\_ `-. >A LITTLE KINDNESS Last month my soon to be 10-year-old daughter decided that instead of having a party this year for her birthday, she would like to spend some time at the beach with a friend. Agreeing that it would be a great idea, I decided to invite my in-laws and my grandmother to spend the weekend with us. I booked two rooms at a hotel leaving a deposit of $180 to secure both rooms. I did that on June 25th. Today, I got a call from my grandmother. She had gone for a stress test and the doctor had noticed some changes in the test in comparison to the test she had done in January. He wanted her to have a cardiac catheterization. She had called to tell me that the procedure was going to be done on Thursday. We were scheduled to leave for the beach Friday morning. I immediately spoke with my husband and my daughter and we all agreed that we should not go away for the weekend but remain close to home. The place where we were going was about three hours away. Thinking I still had time to get my deposit back, I called the hotel and explained to the woman that answered the phone that I had had a medical emergency in the family and would not be able to keep my reservation. I apologized but still asked that my deposit be returned. I was told that I had to give two weeks notice in order to get back my money. When I questioned the woman, she hung the phone up in my ear. I called back and asked for a copy of a contract that she said I signed that stated that. Again, she hung up on me. When I tried to call again, she picked up the phone and immediately hang up. I contacted the Chamber Of Commerce. I was put in touch with the Hotel and Motel Association and told the gentleman my story, practically in tears. I felt helpless. He advised me to write a letter and that I would go before a review board. I thanked him for his kindness. I tried to call the hotel back again to see if indeed my reservation had been canceled and was told to stop calling -- that I was harassing them! When I told my mother-in-law the story later on, she became very upset. She said that when September 11th took place the entire country came together. People were a little nicer, more understanding and united. Now, we seem to have forgotten and are back to our old ways. Though getting back $180 would be great, that really is not the point of this story. Had the women at the hotel heard me out, faxed the proof I was looking for, and told me to have a nice day, I would have been upset, but not with her. A policy is a policy and if I had signed a contract I would have had to eat the money. But because she didn't take the time to listen and resorted to being nasty, she has caused an already stressful situation to become much worse. I only hope that it doesn't take another tragedy to bring this country back together. We soon forget how important it is to be kind and understanding to everyone. We are all responsible for our own actions. If ever you need a reminder of how terrible September 11th was, look into the eyes of a firefighter, a mother that lost her son, a woman that lost her fiance or a newborn baby that won't know his hero father. We cannot control emergencies, they are part of life. What we can control is how we treat the people going through those trying times. -- Denyel Cusimano =========================================================== >-->From Daily Encounter: , , /////| ///// | ///// | |~~~| | | |===| |/| | B |/| | | I | | | | B | | | | L | / | E | / |===|/ jgs '---' >Chosen 'But you are not like that, for you are a chosen people. You are royal priests, a holy nation, God's very own possession. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light.'1 My friend got back from church camp a few days ago. I asked her what was something she learned that has been helping her and she said that the story about the woman at the well, found in John 4:1-26, has helped because despite the difficult past this woman had and her reputation, Jesus still chose her to share that He is the Messiah. In the Bible, God chose many to grow His kingdom, not caring about their past or who they were. God chose Saul, whose name was changed to Paul, who persecuted Christians before his encounter with the Lord. God chose David to be king of Israel despite his age and size. He chose Rahab, a Gentile prostitute. He chose Moses in spite of his stutter. From all these examples, we see that God can use anyone for His glory. There are so many times when we feel too far gone for God to want to use us or like our testimony is not great enough to grow His kingdom. However, we all have a good purpose that God planned long ago (Ephesians 2:10). He chooses us even before we choose Him. Whatever darkness you have been living in, God calls you out of it into His light because you are chosen (1 Peter 2:9). Suggested prayer: God, thank you for choosing me even when I hesitate to choose you. When I feel overlooked or too far gone, remind me of your great love and purpose for me. Please help me to step out of darkness and come into your light. In the name of Jesus Christ I pray, amen. 1. 1 Peter 2:9 (NLT). Today's Encounter was written by: Gianna B. --- _______ / /_ / -/- / / / / / / /_______/ / jgs ((______| / `"""""""` ...See These Teachings Choose His Children https://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/BibleStudy/choosehischildren.html God's Royal And Holy Priests! https://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/BibleStudy/royalpriests.html <:))))>< , , /////| ///// | ///// | |~~~| | | |===| |/| | B |/| | | I | | | | B | | | | L | / | E | / |===|/ jgs '---' >Do Not Wait (edited) 'So, as the Holy Spirit says: Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts as you did in the rebellion, during the time of testing in the wilderness, where your ancestors tested and tried me, though for forty years they saw what I did. That is why I was angry with that generation. I said, Their hearts are always going astray, and they have not known my ways. So I declared on oath in my anger, They shall never enter my rest. See to it, brothers and sisters, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God. But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called Today, so that none of you may be hardened by sins deceitfulness. We have come to share in Christ, if indeed we hold our original conviction firmly to the very end. As has just been said: Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts as you did in the rebellion.'1 We will all spend eternity somewhere. Our destiny is determined by whether we accept or reject forgiveness through Christ. But eternity seems far away, so some people feel they can delay this decision. They think they can wait until they are closer to death, and then they will ask Jesus to save them. The problems with this reasoning are evident. First, there is no guarantee that you will have any warning before death. Second, by spending a lifetime rejecting the offer from God, you risk developing a hardened heart. Hebrews 3:13 tells us to exhort one another so that none will be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin. Rejecting God over and over again may prevent you from saying yes to God at the end of your life. We must be careful not to abuse His grace. All those who are not protected by salvation in Christ will face the reality of judgment(Hebrews 10:26-27). By postponing a decision for Christ, you not only lose the immediate blessings of a personal relationship with God in the present, but you also risk future separation from Him for all eternity. Do not wait! Come to Christ today. Acknowledge your sin, ask Him for forgiveness, and trust Him as your Savior. Suggested Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, first I want to thank You that You did not give up on me. You spoke to me over and over again through different people until I heard the message of salvation and accepted you through Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. Second, help me be an instrument that you can use to help others hear the message of salvation. Let me be courageous and determined to speak the gospel to others. May my life be a living testimony of Your love, mercy, and grace. In the name of Jesus Christ I pray, Amen. 1. Hebrews3:7-15 (NIV). Today's Encounter was written by: Rosina N. --- _______ / /_ / -/- / / / / / / /_______/ / jgs ((______| / `"""""""` ...See this teaching The Simplicity and Grace of THE NEW BIRTH [Romans 10: 9 and 10] https://tinyurl.com/3cp5jyh5 When copying or forwarding include the following: "Daily Encounter by Richard (Dick) Innes (c) 2016 ACTS International. =========================================================== >-->From Archives InspiredBuffalo: . , |`. ,'| \_`-._ _,-'_/ ./ \-._`-._ _,-'_,-/ \, \._/._ `._>`-.__ __,-'<_,' _,\_,/ /_ \_.`-._\_-._ `--__ __--' _,-_/_,-',_/ _\ /._`\_./ _`_./`.-._ `-. ,-' _,-,'\,_'_ \,_/'_,\ \._`/ _/ _`_./ _/`\_ `. ,' _/'\_ \,_'_ \_ \'_,/ /._`/ _/ _`_./` _/ `\_ `\_ _/' _/' \_ '\,_'_ \_ \'_,\ \._`/ _/ _`_./` __/ >. `-.,-' ,< \__ '\,_'_ \_ \'_,/ /_`/._/._`_./` __.`.-\_.-`'-._/-,',__ '\,_'_,\_,\'_\ `\._`_./`\._/_/' _ `\_\_,/'\,_'_,/' 'When we cannot see the sunshine of God's face, it is blessed to cower down beneath the shadow of his wings.' --Charles Haddon Spurgeon -<>- ,----------------. ( It's a thought `------------. > Just a thought and nothing ) ( but a thought... )-----' `---( )------' `-----(_)--' 0 o Ojo >Things To Ponder Talk slower. Talk less. Don't talk. Communication isn't measured by words. Give yourself permission to be late sometimes. Life is for living, not scheduling. Listen to the song of a bird; the complete song. Music and nature are gifts, but only if you are willing to receive them. Take time just to think. Action is good and necessary, but it's fruitful only if we muse, ponder, and mull. Make time for play - the things you like to do. Whatever your age, your inner child needs re-creation. Watch and listen to the night sky. It speaks. Listen to the words you speak, especially in prayer. Learn to stand back and let others take their turn as leaders. There will always be new opportunities for you to step out in front again. Divide big jobs into little jobs. One Step At A Time. If God took six days to create the universe, can you hope to do any better? When you find yourself rushing & anxious, stop. Ask yourself "WHY?" you are rushing and anxious. The reasons may improve your self-understanding. Take time to read. Thoughtful reading is enriching reading. -<>- ,(()). ,;;;;. __ ________ _____ ___ ((_ _));'_`'_( _| __ __ __ _| _| _| __ __ () \ /)\ ) / (_|__ _|-_| _(_|(_|(_|__ _|-- ((\ O(() \ O / _____(_|(_|_____________(_|_ SSt >NEVER TO BE FORGOTTEN For those who were there, it is a moment frozen in time, never to be forgotten. It was my father's 90th birthday, and 30 or so of us had gathered at the Alzheimer's care center where he lives to celebrate with him. He seemed unusually bright and cheery as he was greeted, hugged and loved by his wife, his brother, four of his eight children and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His brightest smile came when he saw his eldest surviving son, Dick, for the first time in three years. Although he couldn't articulate what he was feeling, you could just see the flash of recognition and feel the wave of emotion. There were lots of photos, a couple of brief speeches, a little entertainment and, of course, birthday cake and ice cream. Dad seemed to enjoy it all -- especially the cake and ice cream. And then suddenly, it was time to go. No one was anxious to leave -- least of all Dad -- but meal time at the care center was fast approaching, and we needed to clear the dining room. There was just time for one more rousing chorus of "Happy Birthday to You." "No -- wait," someone suggested. "Let's sing something that Dad can sing with us." On the surface, that seemed ludicrous. Although Dad was quite alert through the event, coherent expression from him was limited to two- and three-word sentences: "I'm fine," "How are you?" and "Oh, no." He couldn't remember the names of those nearest and dearest to him; asking him to participate in a sing-along was an exercise in futility. Wasn't it? A different song was selected, one of Dad's favorites from years gone by: "Let Me Call You Sweetheart." Just the mention of the song was enough to evoke tender feelings from those of us who remember the many times it was sung at family gatherings and as a way of passing the time during long family trips. In my mind, I can still hear the melodic blending of Dad's bold and brassy bass with Mom's rich alto resonating in the old Impala as we musically made our away across the California desert to visit family members on the Coast. All eyes were focused on Dad as we began singing: "Let me call you Sweetheart, I'm in love with you." His lips began forming the words of lyrics indelibly etched somewhere in his mind. "Let me hear you whisper that you love me, too." His eyebrows arched. His eyes sparkled. "Keep the love light burning in your eyes so blue." I was kneeling close to him, and could hear him singing. It wasn't the strong, vibrant voice that had embarrassed me as it boomed out mercilessly in countless church meetings through the years. But it was unmistakably Dad's voice. "Let me call you Sweetheart, I'm in love with you." He smiled happily as we harmoniously reached the end of the song. Tears moistened most eyes as we savored the magic of the moment. For a few measures, at least, Dad was Dad again, leading the family in singing one of our old favorite songs. I've thought about that moment a lot since then. There is real power in the music of our lives. I'm not sure I understand it, but there is something dramatic that happens when words and melodies mingle in our minds. It is burned into our consciousness. It becomes part of who we are and what we think -- for good or ill -- freezing moments in time. Never to be forgotten. ~By Joseph B. Walker -<>- .__=\__ .__==__, jf' ~~=\, _=/~' `\, ._jZ' `\q, /=~ `\__ j5(/ `\./ V\\, Unknown .Z))' _____ | .____, \)/\ j5(K=~~ ~~~~\=_, | _/=~~~~' `~~+K\\, .Z)\/ `~=L | _=/~ t\ZL j5(_/.__/===========\__ ~q |j/ .__============___/\J(N, 4L#XXXL_________________XGm, \P .mXL_________________JXXXW8L ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~YKWmmWmmW@~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ >"The story of the Concrete" Once, in a class of management students there was a very involving discussion on the subject of "Social bonding and the strength of a society". The opinion was clearly divided. A group of students was all for a society of achievers, while the other was favoring a society with care and space for all. The professor asked the students to elaborate on their stands. One group said that it is the concept of survival of the fittest. Only achievers can compete and excel in all fields, giving rise to a strong society. Non-achievers in fact weaken the society, hence have no place in a strong society. The other group suggested that a society could not be strong & healthy unless all its constituents are provided with equal opportunities and resources are shared amongst them in equitable manner. As per this group disproportionate resources and status realities weaken the society. After a while, when the class could not arrive at any consensus, the professor interrupted and said "My dear young friends, let me tell you a story which may help you understand as to what factors are most important for a strong and integrated society." "Friends, this is the story of Concrete. You all know what is Concrete!" "Concrete is a mixture of cement and sand. It is used in construction of all civil structures. Some of the tallest and strongest of all time great buildings, monuments, sky scrappers, roads, Dams and bridges are in place only on the strength of the "Concrete". "But what is the story of concrete?" asked a boy who was getting anxious to know the story. "Friends, Concrete is by far the strongest man made material that is the force behind the infrastructure required for growth & development of the mankind." "Let's have a look! What is this Concrete stuff made up of and how is it prepared." "Well, One would immediately notice a grey mass of small "Pebbles" of all shapes and sizes, which are held together." "Just take a close look and they appear to be packed to the limit, with no scope for further compression, isn't it!" "Yes, they are held close to each other, but they leave sufficient space around them to accommodate the "Gravel". "Watch the "Gravel" which are also closely held together as if nothing could pass through them. But when coming together to form a tightly held mass in Concrete, these "Gravel" also leave enough space between them to easily accommodate the "Sand Grains". "Friends, "Sand Grains" come together to fill up the space left by other constituents, but are courteous enough to leave space around them to accommodate the "Cement Particles". Well, "Cement Particles" too make a homogenous mass that actually binds all other constituents. They really can not afford to be loose. However, these "Cement Particles" also in a display of their magnanimity, leave enough room between them to allow "Water Molecules" to have a free flow within the structure. "Water Molecules" made of ions, quickly cover whatever space is left by others, but still are obliged to leave enough space for the "Air particles" to move in" "Friends, this is the story of "Concrete" where although there is nothing equal, common or the same amongst the constituents, they are gracious enough to provide the required space to one another and accommodate each other." "This probably is the secret behind the strength of the "Concrete". The constituents seem to derive strength from each other, just by providing space to each other." There was a pin drop silence in the classroom as the professor concluded. Every one was listening to the story with rapt attention. Suddenly the whole classroom was filled with sound of applause. Every one in the room was on his feet with expression of appreciation on their face as if giving a standing ovation to the "Concrete" structure around them. The discussion was over. The concept was well understood. Consensus had blossomed like a newly born flower. They had discovered a lot of space for each other and certainly, there was no room for a dispute on the subject. 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' ~~~~~.. - ~ ' | '' / \ | | |___ __. .... - | _____... | | \______/ | ~~~~~.. - ~ ' | / '--| | ~~ | ~.. - ~ ' |/ | | __---- .. | . . _ ||____......._| | | |---- | | | ~~~~~.. - ~ ' '""" ... ~~~ | -. | | _.. | | .. // | | _~"". . | - \ | __----. .. \ ~~~.. - ~ ' |_____________| |_______________/ \_____________| |______________/ ' ... __ ~ / ----- \ /----------- \ __~~.. - ~ ' /___ ----\ /--...___ \ / ..-- | | __.. ___./ . . ~ - ~ '.. \ __________./ |_____________/ . - ~ ' ~~~~ ..._____~~~~~~JRO\___________/ \___________/ -_______...._____ .. ___ . ~~~~~~~~~~~. __\ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~... _ ~ __ .... '' ..."" ....''' -_~~~ ~~~... _______ _______ _______ | | | __| _ | | | |__ | | |_______|_______|___|___| >Moon Info... What was the first liquid and food consumed on the moon? I’m betting that most are unaware of this story. Fifty-seven years ago two human beings changed history by walking on the surface of the moon. But what happened before Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong exited the Lunar Module is perhaps even more amazing, if only because so few people know about it. "I'm talking about the fact that Buzz Aldrin took communion on the surface of the moon. Some months after his return, he wrote about it in Guideposts magazine: https://tinyurl.com/3betsa93 The background to the story is that Aldrin was an elder at his Presbyterian Church in Texas during this period in his life and knowing that he would soon be doing something unprecedented in human history, he felt he should mark the occasion somehow. He asked his minister to help him. And so the minister consecrated a communion wafer and a small vial of communion wine. Buzz Aldrin took them with him out of the Earth's orbit and on to the surface of the moon. He and Armstrong had only been on the lunar surface for a few minutes when Aldrin made the following public statement: “This is the LM pilot. I'd like to take this opportunity to ask every person listening in, whoever and wherever they may be, to pause for a moment and contemplate the events of the past few hours and to give thanks in his or her own way.” He then ended radio communication and there, on the silent surface of the moon, 250,000 miles from home, he read a verse from the Gospel of John and took communion. Here is his own account of what happened: "In the radio blackout, I opened the little plastic packages which contained the bread and the wine. I poured the wine into the chalice our church had given me. In the one-sixth gravity of the moon, the wine slowly curled and gracefully came up the side of the cup. Then I read the scripture”: I am the vine, you are the branches. Whosoever abides in me will bring forth much fruit... Apart from me you can do nothing.' "I had intended to read my communion passage back to earth, but at the last minute [they] had requested that I not do this. NASA was already embroiled in a legal battle with Madelyn Murray O'Hare, the celebrated opponent of religion, over the Apollo 8 crew reading from Genesis while orbiting the moon at Christmas. I agreed reluctantly." "I ate the tiny Host and swallowed the wine. I gave thanks for the intelligence and spirit that had brought two young pilots to the Sea of Tranquility. It was interesting for me to think the very first liquid ever poured on the moon and the very first food eaten there, were the communion elements." "And of course, it's interesting to think that some of the first words spoken on the moon were the words of Jesus Christ, who (Father) made the Earth and the moon - and who, in the immortal words of Dante, is Himself the "Love that moves the Sun and other stars." How many of you knew this? Too bad this type news doesn't travel as fast as the bad does. Share it if you've felt God's love. Jesus said, "If you are ashamed of me, I will be ashamed of you before My Father on Judgment Day." God Bless America !!! --- ...Beautiful! Thank You Fran! ========================================================== >-->From God'sDailyWord: , , /////| ///// | ///// | |~~~| | | |===| |/| | B |/| | | I | | | | B | | | | L | / | E | / |===|/ jgs '---' >Prevent The Sparks Every year, sparks from hot campfires or careless matches sstart fires which consume millions of trees in beautiful forests. Once begun, these fires move unrelentingly through hills and valleys - nothing is safe from the fury of the flames. Every year, sparks from hot tempers or careless words start fires which consume millions of lives in beautiful relationships. Once begun, these fires move unrelentingly through self-esteem and trust - nothing is safe from the fury of the tongue. James 3:5-6 "Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark. The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body." Our tongue has incredible power to build up and encourage, as well as tear down and destroy. And though our sins are eternally forgiven when we place our trust in Jesus, the day will come when our careless words are revealed and we see the full extent of the damage we have done; "men will have to give account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken" (Matthew 12:36). I confess I often dread the day when I must account for every careless word; there are indeed many. Perhaps the purpose of that day is to permanently etch in our soul a full appreciation for God's love. Even with all my careless words, He loves me and wants to spend eternity with me in fellowship. Amazing! But how I long for better control. David prayed that God would "set a guard over my mouth and keep watch over the door of my lips" (Psalms 141:3). While this is a wise prayer, our lips must be seen as an absolute last line of defense - once our words escape, they can almost never be fully recovered. We must strive to control the sparks at the true source; "out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks" (Matthew 12:34). If our heart is filled with the ways of the world, our mouth will naturally speak the world's wisdom which is "foolishness in God's sight" (1 Corinthians 3:19). Rather, we must fill our heart with the ways of God and allow our mouth to overflow with His love; "I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You" (Psalms 119:11). Have we been the cause of some raging fires or smoldering embers? If so, we must pray for healing and believe that "with God all things are possible" (Matthew 19:26). We must fill our heart with the power of His Word and "not let any unwholesome talk come out of our mouths" (Ephesians 4:29). Let's stop the destructive fires. Let's begin today to fill our heart with His Word and prevent the sparks. Have a Christ Centered Day! Steve Troxel God's Daily Word Ministries **** Reading Plan **** 1 Chronicles 7:1-8:40; Acts 27:1-20; Psalm 7:1-17; Proverbs 18:22 1 Chronicles 9:1-10:14; Acts 27:21-44; Psalm 8:1-9; Proverbs 18:23-24 1 Chronicles 11:1-12:18; Acts 28:1-31; Psalm 9:1-12; Proverbs 19:1-3 1 Chronicles 12:19-14:17; Romans 1:1-17; Psalm 9:13-20; Proverbs 19:4-5 <:))))>< , , /////| ///// | ///// | |~~~| | | |===| |/| | B |/| | | I | | | | B | | | | L | / | E | / |===|/ jgs '---' >Too Much of Us Gideon lived during the time of the judges—the approximately 325-year period after the death of Joshua and before Saul was anointed king. Again and again, the Israelites wandered away from God and fell under the oppression of their enemies. When they cried out for help, God raised up a judge to deliver them and lead them back to Himself—at least for a time. The oppression of the Midianites was so severe that many Israelites hid in caves and harvested their crops in secret. When the people cried out to God, He chose Gideon to deliver them: “‘But Lord,’ Gideon asked, ‘how can I save Israel? My clan is the weakest in Manasseh, and I am the least in my family’” (Judges 6:15). Gideon seemed like an unlikely choice, but that was precisely the point. God wanted His children to understand that true deliverance comes through His strength and by His grace. By choosing Gideon, God taught His people a valuable lesson about trust. Gideon gathered an army of thirty-two thousand men. Judges 7:2–3 “The Lord said to Gideon, ‘You have too many men for Me to deliver Midian into their hands. In order that Israel may not boast against Me that her own strength has saved her, announce now to the people, “Anyone who trembles with fear may turn back and leave Mount Gilead.”’ So twenty-two thousand men left, while ten thousand remained.” If Gideon’s army had any reasonable hope of winning by its own strength, God’s message of grace and power would not have been clear: “But the Lord said to Gideon, ‘There are still too many men’” (Judges 7:4). Gideon began with thirty-two thousand men, but God did not send him into battle until only three hundred remained. From a human perspective, the odds were impossible. But God reigns supreme over the impossible, and He gave Gideon complete victory. God is not impressed by the “wonderful” things we believe we can do for Him. He desires our obedience and trust. Centuries after Gideon, the prophet Isaiah delivered a similar warning: “Woe to those who trust in the multitude of their chariots and in the great strength of their horsemen, but do not look to the Holy One of Israel” (Isaiah 31:1). God will lead us into victory, but we must place our complete trust in Him. Victory does not come through our strength, skill, cleverness, or intelligence. It comes as we trust God to work in and through the surrendered vessels of our lives. True victory is won when we go into battle with all of Him and without too much of us. Have a Christ-Centered Day! Steve Troxel God’s Daily Word Ministries **** Reading Plan **** 2 Chronicles 24:1-25:28; Romans 12:1-21; Psalm 22:19-31; Proverbs 20:8-10 ========================================================== >-->From CupO'Cheer: __ / _,\ \_\ ,,,, _,_) # /) (= =)D__/ __/ // C/^__)/ _( ___// \_,/ -. '-._/,--' _\\_, / -//. \_ \_/ -,._ _ ) ) \/ / ) / / \-__,/ ( ( ( \.__,-)\_ )\_ / -( b'ger / -(//// //// >THE MONKEY WITH THE WOODEN APPLES Author Unknown There once was a happy monkey wandering the jungle, eating delicious fruit when hungry, and resting when tired. One day he came upon a house, where he saw a bowl of the most beautiful apples. He took one in each hand and ran back into the forest. He sniffed the apples and smelled nothing. He tried to eat them, but hurt his teeth. They were made of wood, but they were beautiful, and when the other monkeys saw them, he held onto them even tighter. He admired his new possessions proudly as he wandered the jungle. They glistened red in the sun, and seemed perfect to him. He became so attached to them, that he didn't even notice his hunger at first. A fruit tree reminded him, but he felt the apples in his hands. He couldn't bear to set them down to reach for the fruit. In fact, he couldn't relax, either, if he was to defend his apples. A proud, but less happy monkey continued to walk along the forest trails. The apples became heavier, and the poor little monkey thought about leaving them behind. He was tired, hungry, and he couldn't climb trees or collect fruit with his hands full. What if he just let go? Letting go of such valuable things seemed crazy, but what else could he do? He was so tired. Seeing the next fruit tree, and smelling it's fruit was enough. He dropped the wooden apples and reached up for his meal. He was happy again. Letting Go Of Wooden Apples Like that little monkey, we sometimes carry things that seem too valuable to let go. A man carries an image of himself as "productive" - carries it like a shiny wooden apple. But in reality, his busyness leaves him tired, and hungry for a better life. Still, letting go seems crazy. Even his worries are sacred apples - they prove he's "doing everything he can." He holds onto them compulsively. This is a hard thing to see. We identify so strongly with our things even, feeling pain when our cars are dented. How much more powerfully will God identify us with our Faith and God's commandments? Have you obeyed them? But we have always searched after vain pleasures to make us happy, Yet they don't always feed our souls, do they? And we become tired of defending them. How else could the story end? The monkey might be found dead of hunger, under a beautiful tree, with fruit within reach, but still grasping his wooden apples. I chose to end it with him letting go, because only with open hands can we receive anything. Ask God & He will give you more greater riches. as seen in Food For Thought -<>- . .' \ .' . .' ...'.` ___.-. .' ...'.' _.---' `..' ...'.' __.---' .' ...'.' .--' .' ...'.'. /` .' ...'.' `. / .' ...'.' `. / .' ...'.' `-. / .' ...'.' `. / ` _.-.' ...' `-._____.-' / / .' ...' /` /.'. ...' / .' .`.' \ / .' ...' | \ / /\ .' ...' \ | / / .' ...' / \ | /_/ .' ...' / | | |' `._..' .-------.__________.' .' .'---- .' | | | .' .... | | .' ...'| \ __.' | ___ / \...' \_`------------------._____ ___.---' / .-' | | \__/ `--.__ _.-' /.-' \__/ `------' ' VK >WHAT CAN YOU DO FOR THE GUY WHO HAS EVERYTHING? I ran into this problem when Rick’s birthday rolled around this year. After 40 years together, I couldn’t think of one thing he wanted or needed. When I asked him what he would like for his birthday, he shrugged. Neither of us needs more “stuff”. He reads several books a week. So who is to know which one he hasn’t yet read? He has all the clothes he needs, and he’s still locked in the same style he wore back in high school. Levis. Hensley shirts. OP shorts (when we can find them). I tried to imagine him in some of the low-hanging pants boys wear these days and had a good laugh. My daughter, Shannon, came up with a wonderful idea on what to give the man who has everything: write down 10-20 things you love about your husband. I found a nice box and started making up small cards. I didn’t stop with 20. I didn’t stop until the box was too full to close. And guess what? The gift didn’t disappear into a drawer this year. It sits on the bookshelf in our bedroom where it reminds him daily of how much I value and love him. He’s got it in writing. What works for birthdays will work very nicely for Father’s Day or Christmas (even if you’ve already purchased a gift). May good memories of your fathers be bountiful! -Francine Rivers -<>- _ _|_|_ ,|_| |_|_ || | | |_| || | | | | || | | | | _|| | | | | ||)\ ^ ^ ^ | || | | || | | || | | \\ | \\ / ejm )\ ( / \ \ / \ \ \ \ >TRAVELING ON MY KNEES Last night I took a journey To a land across the seas. I didn't go by ship or plane I traveled on my knees. I saw so many people there In bondage to their sin, And Jesus told me I should go, That there were souls to win. But I said "Jesus, I can't go To lands across the seas." He answered quickly, "Yes, you can By traveling on your knees." He said, "You pray, I'll meet the need. You call, and I will hear. It's up to you to be concerned For lost souls far and near." And so I did; knelt in prayer, Gave up some hours of ease, And with the Savior by my side, I traveled on my knees. As I prayed on, I saw souls saved And twisted persons healed, I saw God's workers strength renewed While laboring in the field. I said, "Yes Lord, I'll take the job. Your heart I want to please. I'll heed Your call and swiftly go By traveling on my knees." ~written by Sandra Goodwin© -<>- _______ | | | |---+---| | | O|_ | | \/\ \ | | /\) ejm | |`' |\__ |___|___| `\ >ONE AT A TIME, JUMP! by Ron Rose PREPARATION Without you knowing it, a crisis time can become a destiny moments--moments we were meant for. Everyone has at least one such moment in life and many of us have many more than one. Sometimes we are aware of these moments as they happen, but most of the time it takes years for us to realize what God was doing in the moment. Each of these destiny moments force us beyond our resources. Each is a test of courage. Our response in the moment is a demonstration of trust in the God who calls us and never leaves us. Noah heard the voice and took up Ark-building Job's test was an extended courage test through suffering followed by an impossible double blessing. Abraham heard the call and followed God into a total new lifestyle in an unfamiliar land. Jacob finally heard the voice and was reunited with Joseph and blessed Joseph's sons and worshiped. Moses' parents heard the voice and hid he little infant in a basket. Moses heard the voice and became God's charismatic spokesman -- leading the Hebrews out of slavery. The people heard the voice and walked through the Red Sea. The people heard the voice, walked around Jericho for seven days, and the walls fell. Rahab heard the voice and hid the spies. Gideon, Deborah, Samson, David, Samuel, Elijah, isaiah, Daniel, Esther, Nehemiah, and millions more heard the voice and stepped into a destiny moment. God is still calling his people to destiny moments. We don't always realize these times when we are living them, but in retrospect the Spirit helps us see God's fingerprints hidden inside. In these moments God's voice proves the invisible. Truth is, faith doesn't need evidence, it is evidence. Our destiny moments give our faith an opportunity to shine and. On occasions we still get to invade the invisible. INSPIRATION It was dangerously dark and stormy on August 18, 1899, when the Priscilla ran aground on a reef off the coast of North Carolina. All aboard began desperately crying into the night hoping someone would hear them. But as the storm raged and the waves steadily ripped the boat apart, they had little hope. Call it divine destiny, but Rasmus Midgett heard them, he was out that night, on his horse, patrolling the coast line. it was his job. He had seen the debris washing up on the shore and he knew there as a ship in trouble. It was faint but he could hear their frightened cries. Rasmus knew there wasn't much time; he jumped off his horse and ran into the sea, as far as he could, shouting, "One at a time... Jump! And I'll save you!" On the shattered boat they could just hear the words, "One at a time... Jump!" The voice seemed to be coming up from the ocean. Were they hearing things? Dare they leap out off the boat into the darkness. There wasn't enough time to get a rescue team assembled so he ran out into the sea again yelling at the top of his lungs. "Jump! Now!." Then what seemed to be unthinkable, one sailor jumped. He trusted the voice and jumped into the darkness. In spite of the crashing sea, Rasmus found the man and together they made it to the shore. Then six more times Rasmus ran out into the sea and each time calling out of a man to Jump. And each time he returned with a saved sailor. That night, without a rescue boat or a team of trained Life Savers, Rasmus saved ten men. Ten men were alive because one man led the way. One man had the courage to let go of the doomed ship, to trust the voice of a savior he could not see, and to Jump. MOTIVATION Make a list and check it twice. Name your destiny moments. The times when your faith became evidence of God's fingerprints. There is no doubt that soon you will be facing some impossible task. Listen for the voice of God. He still speaks in gentle words, asking you to demonstrate your faith and give him a place to work. So Jump! Is this your week? 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. ========================================================== >-->From LaughAndLift: "Our circumstances are not an accurate reflection of God's goodness. Whether life is good or bad, God's goodness, rooted in His character, is the same." - Helen Grace Lescheid .-""-._ / ___/ \ _&_ _.--""|/ `\| // \\ .' ( ^/ ^ )'. / / \ \ / | _ | \ // / \ \\ | _\____/ | /_/_/_\_\_\ | .' \____/-._ | .-"-. | / `; /# \ | / / _|_.---\ | | |.-.; :--.-(_/.____/.-""\___/"-. / \ / ~~/ /\ \{"=.______.="} /--. ; /___/_~~/ ; .--\"=...__...="} / \-/ `\______|/ \-.______..-; | /`| | \ | |||| || | /_ | |_______/ | |||| || | \_/| |-------' |--'||'--._|| | | | | || |> |______| |____________|._ || _..-;| | [___] | `||() || |______ |\/|____________|jgs|| () (__) \__/ (__) () >No More Cracks (By Chris Long) So the other night I'm out driving in my car. I can hear your thoughts already: "Good for you, Chris. What's so special about THAT?" More than you might think. You see, for the first time in a long time I could truly see with no impediments. Let me explain... I've had my car for over 10 years and I liked it then and I still like it now (that in and of itself is pretty rare to find in our culture that emphasizes having the latest "everything"). But it had a problem. Shortly after I bought it, some nice person's car on the freeway flung a rock to my windshield which produced about a 5-inch curved crack on the lower-left driver's side. My car insurance at the time would completely pay for a repair, but not a replacement of the window. I made the decision to go ahead and repair it, which basically meant they sealed up the crack. Unfortunately, while it improved the look of the crack some, for the last 9-10 years I've been driving around with this still quite visible crack in my windshield. And every time I looked at it, it really bothered me, but not quite enough I guess to really do anything about it. I just "put up" with it. I came to grips with the fact that this crack was in my life. I settled for the crack. Well, several days ago, I got in my car to go somewhere and discovered that this crack now extended all the way up my windshield. I'm not positive, but it looked like either a rock or something else hit my windshield actually directly on the old crack (what are the chances?) which then caused the old crack to "break open" again so to speak, and it split most all the way up the windshield. Realizing that this was going to be a serious impediment to my driving ability, I called a windshield replacement service and 4 hours later I had a new windshield on my car for far less than I always thought that it would cost to get a new windshield (one of the reasons I never had looked into it before). When I next drove my car, what completely took me by surprise is just what a clear view I had. I was majorly thrown off by the now gone old crack. I had gotten used to that old crack and didn't really even realize it. For 9 or 10 years, I saw that old crack every time I looked out my windshield. I had learned to "compensate" for it and just "deal with it". But here, with my new windshield, that crack was gone. And I couldn't believe what I had been missing out on for the last 9-10 years. :) Life with no crack - it sure is nice. :) For the first time in a long time, I had a nice clear view. And all I could think of was: "Why didn't I replace my windshield sooner?" "Why did I put up with this crack for so many years?" And that got me to thinking. How many times do we "put up" with cracks in areas of our lives? Some deep hurt over here, some unforgiveness over there, repetitive sin here, grief there, bitterness here, rejection there. Cracks of all shapes and sizes. Oh, we may think we see just fine. "I can still see the road." Perhaps. But the vision is still obstructed - it's not as clear as it could be. There's still always an awareness of the cracks off to the sides. And one day those cracks on the sides might just open up and split directly in front of your eyes, where they can no longer be ignored and you can no longer go forward. How much better to deal with those cracks before that happens. As human beings, we are always learning to compensate for things. We get a jolt here, a jolt there, and we adjust and move on. But God doesn't want us to just "adjust" and "put up" with stuff. He doesn't want us to "stuff our stuff". He wants us to bring everything to Him and allow Him to bring healing into our lives. Each time we get a crack - perhaps the result of some harsh words somebody spoke to us or some hurtful action we did or was done to us - He wants us to come to Him. As we do - as we give him those hurts, as we repent of our sin, as we receive forgiveness or extend forgiveness to others, etc. - we can be "cleaned" and those cracks can actually be removed (not just "repaired"). So, may I ask, what cracks are in your windshield? Is there a person that you are angry with? Bitter at? Jealous of? Is there sin that you've committed that you've never really repented of? Is there hurt that was done to you that still haunts you and defines you? Is there grief that has stunted your progress and continues to be a major part of your life? What are YOUR cracks that you've been "putting up" with? Let's decide that we're no longer going to let stuff that happened to us years ago impact our lives in negative ways now! Let's not put up with those cracks any more! In Christ Jesus, we can be set free from all bondages of the soul, all hurt, all fear, all anger, etc. John 8:36 tells us that when Jesus sets us free, we are truly free ("So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.") We are set free when we come to Jesus and abide in Him and His words - as we come to know the truth, the truth sets us free (John 8:31-32). And Jesus IS the Truth in the greatest sense (John 14:6). Jesus came for the sick and broken. He came for people with cracks. He isn't afraid of those with checkered pasts - he hung out with them when He was here on this earth! (Mark 9:10-13, Luke 19:7) He said that he desires mercy and that he "came not to call the righteous but sinners." (Matthew 9:13). His hand is extended to you. Will you take it? Will you come to Jesus in faith and allow Him to bring healing to your life? Jesus will not turn you away and will declare to you, just as He declared to so many while here on this earth, "your faith has made you well." Jesus is big on freedom - being loosed from your bonds, and healing. If there's any bitterness, anger, unforgiveness towards someone else, Jesus tells us to forgive "so that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you..." (Mark 11:25). Maybe that seems too hard, but we are told to do it - at the very least, a place to start is just to be honest with Jesus about it seeming too hard and asking Him for help for you to be able to forgive. To really move forward with Jesus in the way He wants us to, we must deal with our "cracks". Would you right now bring the Lord your "cracks"? Talk to Him. His arms are open, His heart is full of love, and He is listening to you now. With love in Jesus, Chris Long Laugh & Lift ministries ---------------- This article is Copyright by Chris Long 2012. You may use this article for free for any purpose, whether commercial or non- commercial, as long as you use the entire text and that all text, including this notice, is not modified or removed in any fashion. For any other usage, you must obtain written permission from the author. Scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® (ESV®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. This is version 1.0 of this document (July 20, 2012). Previous versions: N/A This document is provided as a ministry outreach via Laugh & Lift. http://www.laughandlift.com 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 --- \\\\, / \\ '<' ) \- / _)_(_ .'\___/'. /.-.___.-.\ [_________] | | ( | , | (\/) ) _\)_ | -|- | <_@__> _(/_ || | | | (/\)(\/) || || | | (\/) <_@_> || || | | <_@_>'(/\) || || | | (/\|/|-. || || .---------. _|_|_ || ||_,-'---------'-,__ |WWWWW| ___jgs|_|____________________|_\_____/__ __ .-. / \ //)\\ | | ||(|| .-. (\__/) .//\\\. //|\\ _)__(_ / `"""` \ )|||( /` `\ .jgs===================================. | | | | | | ...Yes Today's teachings taught me too. I saw the news this morning about Fauci and how he just kept pleading the 5th at his Congressional hearing. I angrily told my daughter about how he knew what he was telling us was wrong yet he still did it so that he could keep getting fame and glory for being the person to save humanity from COVID. He kept people away from funerals and their dying loved ones in nursing homes and kept children at home for bad schooling and even closed business's and our churches and made us wear masks and keep distances all when he knew better. He encouraged people to get the shot and told people they were hurting everyone if they didn't! Our troops and medical personal were let go if they refused to take the shot or countless boosters. He didn't even disclose the fact that the shot could harm people causing severe heart problems especially in males. He himself had this bad reaction but hid it from all of us. I didn't realize how much he angered me until I was telling my daughter all this. I didn't think much of it until I was composing this inspiration for you today. It dawned on me that I was harboring more ill will towards him then I should. This type of feeling is bad for us. It comes close to hate and as you know, hate is of the devil. God reminded me today that Fauci will be held accountable for all he has done. I need to release my feelings - let go of my bitter feelings and let God deal with enacting punishment to him. Romans 12:19 "Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord." It is a breath of fresh air! :) ========================================================== >-->From Our Friend Fran :) \ | / -- * -- / | \ /') ./') ('\. ('\ /' /.--''./'') (''\.''--.\ '\ :--'' ; ''./'') (''\.'' ; ''--: : ' ''./') ('\.'' ' : : ''./' '\.'' : :--''-..--'''' ''''--..-''--: dp >The Master’s Touch Today, the values in this world Are not a pretty sight A life of fame and worldly gain Has led us from the light. Today, our lives are compromised By greediness and wealth The Bible has been hid away Upon a dusty shelf. Today, the thoughts that fill our minds Are shallow without God The trails that wander through the soul Are paths, we shouldn’t trod. Today, I took a look around I gazed into the sky The grandeur of this universe The fact we all shall die. Today, I viewed God’s handiwork And somehow felt quite small The moon, the stars, a grain of sand The mystery of it all. Today, I came to realize The things that meant so much Are really of no value now Without the Master’s touch. -- Marilyn Ferguson (c)2008 --- ...Beautiful and oh, so true! Thanks Fran! >Updated FUN STUFF URLS - Oh Yeah, Shangy! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- https://www.ShangralaFamilyFun.com/urls.html FUN URLS ---------------------------------------------------------------------- -->ShangyFunList AD RATES: $35 will get your ad message (of up to 40 words) out to all web site list readers. Email me to secure dates. 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