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Enjoy today's Heartwarmer and have a great week! _ _ / \ _ _ _ / \ | | / \/ \/ \ | | % | |I| || || |=o | % % | | j_jj_jj_j | | % v % V | | ||_________|| | | .:,>@<%% >@<| ; | | | || || | | | | ~*~ | |% *| |:X:| |I| || || | | | |*'|`\|/|| ~@~ * ,||/|`|'|_| |_||_||_| |_|,||,|/ |,||Vv,`|',v`|v hjw >GARDENING, WITH PEN IN HAND by Eva Shaw, Ph.D. I am asking you to look at keeping a garden journal. It's good for the soul, it's good therapy, and it's a good way to grow. Just today I've received a new one -- a hard cover that's stripped like garden onions, with a silky marigold-colored ribbon to mark the progression of my journaling. The journal is pristine, clean and fresh, much like my cutting garden was less than a year ago. Soon, the journal will be spilling over with words like my new garden. Gardens and journals are much the same -- they start with dreams. The one in my front yard was a birthday present from my husband. He hauled bricks, sweated over cement, wheeled in topsoil, all in the name of love. I choose the flowers. I dug in the dirt to create a bit of paradise joining with nature. I planted sweet peas for fragrance, and since their season is short, they tell me to cherish life, reminding me that we do not know the number of our days. I planted bulbs by the dozen. I loved their surprise factor. I can never remember just where I've planted them and BAM! They pop up in unexpected places. They take me to a time when as a child I was ill, feverish and miserable. Mama arranged a handful of King Alfred daffodils in a crystal vase and placed them near my bedside. It was my first grown up bouquet and formed a part of me that continues, now these years later, to share her "flowers make you feel better" philosophy as I give bouquets away. Daisies are in the garden because they're part of my history. When Joe and I were first married, barely making ends meet, he splurged one payday showering me with a small bouquet of daisies. In our 31 years together, I've received more expensive gifts, but the daisy remembrance is wrapped in the velvet of precious memories. I must ask him if he remembers. I am sure he does. Sunflowers are in my cutting garden although I cannot get myself to cut these beauties as they tower over the garden fence and flaunt their faces to the world. They tell me it's good to be sturdy and stand out from the crowd. A journal is like a garden where we "plant" our ideas, some perhaps too dear to share and some that are better left as secrets. We can place words on paper to write out, scratch out, rewrite and ponder at silent moments. There are no rules to journaling as there are no right or wrong ways to garden. Someday when I'm older, I may want to think back and marvel at my (possibly misspent) youthful middle age, juggling writing projects with a garden full of marauding slugs barely waiting until twilight to pay a visit. Taking time to write in a garden journal feels odd, especially if we're not practiced at jotting down thoughts, plans and even jumbled ideas. Knotty memories may shoot up and we may wonder if they're weeds or the sprouts of something to be cherished. Sometimes we have to wait and see. In our garden journal we need not censor or explain. The book can be for our eyes only, to be hidden away from others. That's the "job" of a journal. Journaling about the garden isn't great literature. It's simply a reflection of me. Oh, how I wish my grandmothers had kept journals. So if for nothing but the future, I'll write. Someday, perhaps from this beautiful new journal, a yet unborn child will say, "I'm planting sweet peas. Great Grandmother Eva adored them." This reader will know that in 2005, only lavender sweet peas produced flowers. That "fact" will disappear unless it's in my journal. I'm going to press flowers between the pages, a snapshot of my garden, maybe a bit of poetry, a photograph of my Welsh terrier, Buttons. I will add garden-variety quotes to stir me and thoughts I cannot do without. What will I write? What will YOU write? I'm a simple person and will scribble, "Today I've started this garden journal. With paper and pen I will tell myself about my garden." It's my hope you write about the breezes on your face, the soil on your fingers and the sunshine on your back, among other miracles. I pray you'll take up gardening with pen in hand. -- Eva Shaw, Ph.D. ___________________________________________ Eva is a woman who lives to write, garden and mentor. She teaches writing online, speaks nationally on grief and recovery and is the author of the just released, What to Do When a Loved One Dies: A practical and compassionate guide for dealing with death on life's terms. =========================================================== >-->From Daily Encounter: , , /////| ///// | ///// | |~~~| | | |===| |/| | B |/| | | I | | | | B | | | | L | / | E | / |===|/ jgs '---' >When God Says Wait Show me yourways, Lord, teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and teach me, for youare God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.1Ā On the path oflife, decisions are like intersections and we must choose where to go. If we move forward without seeking Christ, the path we choose can lead us to pain and trouble (Matthew 7:13-14). Although the Lord is ready and willing to offer direction, He does not always give it when, or in the way we expect. Ā Sometimes, this is because He wants to get our attention. When all goes well, we might be tempted to forget about Him. But uncertainty draws us back to God like amagnet. As we align our steps with His and in submission to the Spirit, we open our ears to hear His voice. Our waiting period is God's time of preparation. He may be coordinating events to alignthem with His will. Sometimes, He has work to do on us before we can handle what He has in store for our future. Waiting helps us strengthen ourselves spiritually. If we received His direction instantly, we would rarely have the opportunity to put our faith into practice. If impatience tempts you to get ahead of the Lord's time, you run the risk of stepping outside of His will and missing out on His blessings. But if you wait until He gives clear direction, you will walk in His peace with certainty. Suggested Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, in the time of waiting, help me to accept Your will. I know You are working, maybe not as I want or expect, but You are still in control. Thank You, Lord, that I can use the time of waiting to grow closer to You, to strengthen our relationship, and to know You more. In the name of Jesus Christ I pray, Amen. 1. Psalm 25:4-5 (NIV). Today's Encounter was written by: Rosina N. --- _______ / /_ / -/- / / / / / / /_______/ / jgs ((______| / `"""""""` ...See This Teaching: Wait On God! http://www.absolutebiblestudy.com/Basics/Wait_On_God.htm <:))))>< , , /////| ///// | ///// | |~~~| | | |===| |/| | B |/| | | I | | | | B | | | | L | / | E | / |===|/ jgs '---' >You Are Important The Lord gave me this message: I knew you before I formed you in your mother's womb. Before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as my prophet to the nations.1 The book of Jeremiah begins with the calling of Jeremiah. Many may believe that this passage applied only to Jeremiah, but we know that the Bible is the Word of God to all of us, His people. Therefore, this passage applies as much to you and me as it did to Jeremiah. We may not all be called to be a prophet, but God formed us and has chosen us for an important task. There are three things that I believe God wants us to remember in this passage: I knew you. God knew everything about us even before we were born. God knows us better than we know ourselves! Psalm 139:16 says, 'Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.¯' I set you apart. God has chosen us for a purpose. We are special to him. Deuteronomy 14:2 says, 'You have been set apart as holy to the LORD your God, and he has chosen you from all the nations of the earth to be his own special treasure.'¯ I appointed you. God has called us and sends us out into the world to be a testimony. John 15:16 says, 'You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit should abide, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name, he may give it to you.' There may be times when we lose sight of our purpose or feel discouraged because we feel we do not have the needed qualities for our situation. However, just as God prepared Jeremiah for the time he was living, God has also prepared you and me for the times we are living. He has been preparing us since before we were born, and we can be confident that we can do all things through Him. Each of us is unique. There is no one that possesses the same gifts as you. Even in moments of discouragement, let us remember that God has chosen us to do great things. Just as God told Jeremiah, he is also telling us 'Get up and prepare for action!' Suggested prayer: Dear God, what a privilege to be fully known and fully loved by you. Thank you for choosing me to be your child and making me unique. Thank you for being with me always and preparing me for such a time as this. I am ready to be used by you. In the name of Jesus Christ I pray, amen. 1. Jeremiah1:4-5 (NLT). 2. Jeremiah 1:17 (NLT). Today's Encounter was written by: Crystal B. --- _______ / /_ / -/- / / / / / / /_______/ / jgs ((______| / `"""""""` ...See this teaching: God's Calling! http://www.absolutebiblestudy.com/Basics/GOD'S_CALLING.htm When copying or forwarding include the following: "Daily Encounter by Richard (Dick) Innes (c) 2016 ACTS International. =========================================================== >-->From Archives InspiredBuffalo: .-. __/ ( , '-.____\ u=='/ \ /_/ \ .-'' | ( ____/_____ _>_/.-------- \/// // snd // >So much depends on You "I got two A's" the small boy said, his voice was filled with glee, his father very bluntly said "Why didn't you get three?" "Mom, I've got the dishes done" the girl called from the door. Her mother very calmly said, "Did you sweep the floor?" "I mowed the grass" the tall boy said, "and put the mower away" His father asked him with a shrug, "Did you clean off the clay?" The Children in the house next door seemed happy and content The same thing happened over there, but this is how it went: "I got two A's" the young boy said, his voice was filled with glee, his father proudly said "that's great, I'm glad you belong to me" "Mom, I got the dishes done," the girl called from the door. Her mother smiled and softly said, "Each day I love you more." "I've mowed the grass," the tall boy said, "and put the mower away" his father answered with much joy, "You've made my happy day" Children deserve a little praise for tasks they're asked to do, if they're to lead a happy life, so much depends on you! -<>- + (|) _____.___.|_|. | / \ |===| | / \ | o | |__/__v__\|, ,| | | | | | || || |/| . . . |','| ||| A A A | , | ||| M M M | | wtx --------------------- >The Deacon and the Boy His name is Scott. He has wild hair, wears a T-shirt with holes in it, jeans, and no shoes. This was literally his wardrobe for his entire four years of college. He is brilliant. Kind of esoteric and very, very bright. He became a Christian while attending college. Across the street from the campus is a well dressed, very conservative church. They want to develop a ministry to the students, but are not sure how to go about it. One day Scott decides to go there. He walks in with no shoes, jeans, his T-shirt, and wild hair. The service has already started and so Scott starts down the aisle looking for a seat. The church is completely packed and he can't find a seat. By now, people are really looking a bit uncomfortable, but no one says anything. Scott gets closer and closer and closer to the pulpit, and when he realizes there are no seats, he just squats down right on the carpet. By now the people are really uptight, and the tension in the air is thick. About this time, the minister realizes that from way at the back of the church, a deacon is slowly making his way toward Scott. A godly man, very elegant, very dignified, and very courtly. He walks with a cane and, as he starts walking toward this boy, everyone is saying to themselves that you can't blame him for what he's going to do. How can you expect a man of his age and of his background to understand some college kid on the floor? It takes a long time for the man to reach the boy. The church is utterly silent except for the clicking of the man's cane. All eyes are focused on him. You can't even hear anyone breathing. The minister can't even preach the sermon until the deacon does what he has to do. And now they see this elderly man drop his cane on the floor. With great difficulty, he lowers himself and sits down next to Scott and worships with him so he won't be alone. Everyone chokes up with emotion. When the minister gains control, he says, "What I'm about to preach, you will never remember. What you have just seen, you will never forget." -<>- _ ///-._ ////////-._ /////////////-. ////////////////`. //////////////// .'`. //////////////// . '.'`. 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'#| |#| | .|##|'::: `-{_/'|_ |_.-'/}_/'-._ '#| :. |##:'.:| `'{._('}_)-' `-}_}(-._ . . | ' '` .'::| `-' `-.} /-._ . : .'.'_:-'\ `-}_}(-._ | . _.-')_(-' `-/_)`-.:.-{ \{-' `-{_'_)-'' ^ >EXCUSES Written by Lavernon Davis Excuses, excuses, you hear them everyday. Now, the devil he'll supply them, if from church you stay away. When people come to know the Lord, the devil always loses, So to keep them folks away from church, he offers them excuses! In the summer, it's too hot, and in the winter, it's too cold. And in the springtime, when the weather's just right, You find some place else to go. Well, it's up to the mountain Or down to the beach or to visit some old friend, Or just to stay home and kinda relax and hope some of the kinfolks drop in. Well, the church bench is too hard, and that choir sings way too loud. And, boy, you know how nervous you can get when your settin' in a great big crowd. The doctor told you you'd better watch them crowds, they'll set you back, But you go to that ballgame, cause you say it helps you to relax. Well, you have a headache Sunday morning and a backache Sunday night. Well, one of the children has a cold, pneumonia, do you suppose? Why the whole family had to stay home, just to blow that poor kids nose! The preacher, he's too young, maybe he's too old. His sermons, they're not fired enough, or maybe their too bold. His voice is much too quiet, sometimes he gets too loud, He needs to have more dignity or else he's way too proud. His sermons, they're too long. Maybe, they're too short. He ought to preach the Word with dignity, instead of stomp and snort. Why, one of the members told me the other day, "He didn't even shake my hand." -<>- ___, _.-'` __|__ .' ,-:` \;',`'-, / .'-;_,; ':-;_,'. / /; '/ , _`.-\ | | '`. (` /` ` \`| | |:. `\`-. \_ / | | | ( `, .`\ ;'| \ \ | .' `-'/ \ `. ;/ .' '._ `'-._____.-'` `-.____| _____|_____ jgs /___________\ >There Was A Man Bill Walker wildbill6807@yahoo.com There was a man now about 80 or so years ago that changed the world. Now I don't think that is the right words. Maybe I should say he came along, and did do a lot of things. I look at the things going on in this world today, I see what is taking place in this United States today. I see where most people believe a certain way, but there is groups moving in and forcing their will on the most. I think of this man. This man was a law breaker, just like these today. He also used the laws that was in his favor to gain. Just like the ones today. He and his group would meet on street corners and cause troubles, just like today. They would wave strange flags, just like the groups today. If the law stepped in to move them, there was the out cry, 'but we have rights', just like today. Some got out of control and was put in jail, just like today. This man made so much trouble he too was put in jail, where he wrote a book. I don't know as any today has yet wrote a book, but that may be in the making. Time will tell about that. This man served what ever time for breaking some laws, and was back on the streets. His gang of thugs was waiting for their leader. This time he went to work and used the laws to work his way into a little power, here, there, and else where. More people got to hearing what his street gangs was saying. He and his street gangs became more a thorn in the side of the government, but this time they stuck with what the laws said they could do. People had elections there, some even took the time to vote, while others said whats the use, my vote don't count, just like today. Inch by inch he and his street thugs got a little more power, just like today. The ones in government started to bend and break to his thinking. All at once he was in the government. He had a voice, and it grew louder each day, just like today. Then came the day, he was second in the government. The old grew tired of fighting back, give it to him, just like today. All at once he was number one, took the government over. The laws he didn't like was burnt. He put in tight controls on things. And his flags became the nations flag. |\', \. .' \\| \'. __| |~ \ : /\ \_. \ /\ : | \ \| \ \/ \ / / \/ \ \/\ '._.' / /\ \ '.___.' / /\ \ / / \ \ / / \ \ \/ \/ His name was Adolf Hitler. He was a socialist communist who hated the Jews and wanted to eradicate every single one of them just like those Democrat Socialists are today. Communism: A political and economic doctrine that aims to replace private property and a profit-based economy with public ownership and communal control of at least the major means of production (e.g., mines, mills, and factories) and the natural resources of a society. Communism steals from someone else to give to everyone else. After a while, those working hard, refuse to work hard so that others can have their earnings. It isn't long before the government runs out of other people's money as the rich become poor like everyone else. Only the leaders retain the wealth and live high on the hog while the rest of the people have barely enough to live on. Communism/Socialism has never worked for the good of all the people and is against God. Jesus Christ said: __.------. (__ ___ ) .)e )\ / /_.------ _/_ _/ __.' / ' `-.__ / <.--' `\ / \ \c | / / ) GoT x \ | /\ |c / \.- \ \__/ ) /( ( \ <>'\ / _/ _\- `-. \/_|_ /<> / /--/,-\ _ \ <>.`. \/`--\_._) - / `-/\ `.\ / `. / ) `\ \ \ \___/----' | / `( ___________ \ ./\_ _ \ ______________ / | ) '| __________________ | / \ \ ___________a:f / | |____.) / \ a88a\___/88888a. \_ :)8888888888888888888a. /` `-----' `Y88888888888888888 \____| `88888888888P' John 10: [10] The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. The Communist government is the thief stealing money by way of increasing taxes or by legislation and taking private owned homes and businesses. They say it is for the good of all the people but it doesn't change the fact that they are a thief stealing from the people. They do it for their own power grab and benefit. Look to the leaders of the communist countries like with Venezuela, Cuba, Russia, China and North Korea. They are all very rich and well to do. Bernie Sanders leads the Democratic Socialist party of today. He owns three mansions, a luxury auto and travels in his privet jet. So. Why isn't he distributing his wealth like he wants all others to do? What is fine for the goose, isn't fine for the gander as far as he is concerned. They are all that way. Steal from OTHER rich people and distribute to themselves first and then to the people is what they want. Zohran Mamdani, the socialist mayor of New York City, has an annual salary of $258,750. A New York City commission has recommended an 18.2 percent salary increase for the city's top elected officials, paving the way for the City Council to vote later this year on raises that would push the communist Mayor's annual pay above $300,000. I bet he isn't sharing his wealth either. God wants people to work so that they are able to help those who can't. God wants a cheerful giver - not one forced to give by the government. Wake up people of the United States. Are we seeing the same thing taken place here today? Why would we want people to govern in the House or Senate or our states that our veterans have fought and died for to keep from taking over our country? (@@@@@_ | @@ ||| ) ~/~ @@ Greetings from the Comrade Socialists | ' [ ^ ] \__/\ `---- \ \~~~ ~~~~\ ---------------------------- The Democrat Socialist party has been taken over by HAMAS. They want to abolish all Jews, Israel, ICE, the police and even prisons and jails. They don't like the USA Flag or any of our historic leaders, landmarks or our founding Fathers. Why? Because they want to destroy America from the inside out. They are no good for our country and shouldn't be allowed to run for any office. 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This is an important issue with regard to our Salvation and the eternally restored relationship to which we are called. But it's also critical to how we view the world around us and function in our day-to-day activities. The author of Psalm 73 wrote with words of frustration about the things he saw in the world. He could not understand how the wicked could be so carefree and yet so successful; "For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked" (Psalm 73:3). He felt he may have even wasted his time in maintaining Godly values; "Surely in vain have I kept my heart pure; in vain have I washed my hands in innocence" (Psalm 73:13). He kept searching for answers but found none until he returned to worship in the presence of God. Psalm 73:16-17 "When I tried to understand all this, it was oppressive to me - till I entered the sanctuary of God; then I understood." Many issues in our life simply cannot be resolved through our human understanding and reasoning. We often try to make sense of events in the world, or in our particular situation, only to discover there are no easy answers or solutions. But no matter how confusing our life may become, we must always remember we are a child of God - a child of the Creator of the Universe! "By the word of the Lord were the heavens made, their starry host by the breath of His mouth" (Psalm 36:6). Our Heavenly Father does not function according to a set of human rules. He is not confined by our understanding of time or space, and He is certainly not guided by our set of values; "as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways" (Isaiah 55:9). We must give God all of our mind as we seek to understand Him through His Word and study how He has moved throughout history; but we must also give Him all of our heart as we worship Him despite what we see, think, or feel. Only in the sanctuary of worship will we begin to truly understand. We must come to our Heavenly Father with a heart-felt belief that being in His presence is more important than anything else in the world; "Whom have I in Heaven but You? And earth has nothing I desire besides You" (Psalm 73:25). This type of passion allows us to draw near and begin to see the disconnected pieces of our life fit neatly into God's perfect plan. Let's return to the place where He is everything we desire and all we really need. Let's worship Him with all our heart and begin to understand His wonderful plan for our life. Let's once and for all open the door and enter His sanctuary! Have a Christ Centered Day! Steve Troxel God's Daily Word Ministries **** Reading Plan **** ?2 Kings 20:1-22:2; Acts 21:18-36; Psalm 150:1-6; Proverbs 18:9-10 2 Kings 22:3-23:30; Acts 21:37-22:16; Psalm 1:1-6; Proverbs 18:11-12 2 Kings 23:31-25:30; Acts 22:17-23:10; Psalm 2:1-12; Proverbs 18:13 1 Chronicles 1:1-2:17; Acts 23:11-35; Psalm 3:1-8; Proverbs 18:14-15 <:))))>< , , /////| ///// | ///// | |~~~| | | |===| |/| | B |/| | | I | | | | B | | | | L | / | E | / |===|/ jgs '---' >Live in His Presence In the message "Enter His Sanctuary" we saw how the seemingly complex and confusing portions of our life are most often made clear as we open the door of our heart and enter His sanctuary. His ways are much higher than ours, "as the heavens are higher than the earth" (Isaiah 55:9), and His true purpose cannot be understood without a heart dedicated to glorifying Him in worship. We are called to a life of worship; and though we use the phrase "enter His sanctuary," I pray it comes as no surprise that the presence of God is not confined within the walls of our church buildings. We do not call Him "down" to join us as we sing our songs, and He is not any closer because of the outward expression of our worship. Matthew 28:20 "And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." One of the last promises Jesus made was, though He was returning to the Father, He would always remain with us... to the very end! The presence of God is with us right now! He is as near in our most decorated centers of worship as He is when we are on the bus or alone in our car; "never will I leave you" (Hebrews 13:5). One of the great blessings most believers miss today is that our Heavenly Father is much closer than we realize: "If I go up to the heavens, You are there; if I make my bed in the depths, You are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, even there Your hand will guide me, Your right hand will hold me fast" (Psalm 139:8-10). He is VERY near, and His great desire is that we join Him in an intimate and worshipful fellowship in whatever circumstances our day may bring. We fellowship with our Creator by continually communing with Him throughout the day, whether in deep prayer or simple conversation. We must present EVERY thought, word, and deed at His feet as our absolute best offering of love. When impure thoughts or our deceitful tongue pulls us away, we should immediately turn, ask His forgiveness, and return to His presence. As impossible as this may seem, this is the worship God desires - and the worship He deserves. We ought to adopt this as our lifestyle today and continue until He takes us home. His presence is available to every believer! Some jobs or home environments may pose a challenge, but He has promised to be with those who desire to walk with Him, regardless of the circumstances. Let's be determined to bring Him glory and honor, and love Him through ALL we do, say, and think. Let's be determined that for all our remaining days we will worship and live in His presence. Have a Christ Centered Day! Steve Troxel God's Daily Word Ministries **** Reading Plan **** ?1 Chronicles 2:18-4:4; Acts 24:1-27; Psalm 4:1-8; Proverbs 18:16-18 ========================================================== >-->From CupO'Cheer: ..::''''::.. .:::. .;'' ``;. .... ::::: :: :: :: :: ,;' .;: () ..: `:::' :: :: :: :: ::. ..:,:;.,:;. . :: .::::. `:' :: .:' :: :: `:. :: '''::, :: :: :: `:: :: ;: .:: : :: : : :: ,:'; ::; :: :: :: :: :: ::,::''. . :: `:. .:' :: `:,,,,;;' ,;; ,;;, ;;, ,;;, ,;;, `:,,,,:' :;: `;..``::::''..;' ``::,,,,::'' "Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever." - Psalm 23:6 What a huge statement. Look at the size of it! Goodness and mercy follow the child of God each and every day! Think of the days that lie ahead. What do you see? Days at home with only toddlers? God will be at your side. Days in a dead-end job? He will walk you through. Days of loneliness? He will take your hand. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me -- not some, not most, not nearly all -- but ALL the days of my life! as seen in Everyday Blessings by Max Lucado -<>- _|_ | / \ //_\\ //(_)\\ |/^\| ,%%%% // \\ ,@@@@@@@, ,%%%%/%%% // \\ ,@@@\@@@@/@@, @@@%%%\%%//%%%// === \\ @@\@@@/@@@@@ @@@@%%%%\%%%%%// =-=-= \\@@@@\@@@@@@;%#####, @@@@%%%\%%/%%// === \\@@@@@@/@@@%%%######, @@@@@%%%%/%%//| |\\@\\//@@%%%%%%#/#### '@@@@@%%\\/%~ | | ~ @|| %\\//%%%#####; @@\\//@|| | __ __ | || %%||%%'###### '@|| || | | | | | || ||##\//#### || || | | -|- | | || ||'#||###' || || |_|__|__|_| || || || || ||_/` ======= `\__||_._|| || jgs__||_/` ======= `\_||___ >WHY PEOPLE LEAVE THE CHURCH (1) by Bob and Debby Gass '...The younger son...journeyed to a far country...' Luke 15:13 NKJV The story of the Prodigal Son is especially applicable to backsliders. It speaks to those who have been raised in church, know God's Word, have felt His presence, understand His claims, and once served Him. But like the Prodigal, they've 'gone to the hogs.' Notice, he's not called the Prodigal Sinner but the Prodigal Son, because he still belongs in the family. For the next few days let's look at why people leave the church. First: Because the blessings of Father's house become common- place. Notice, he didn't appreciate what he had until he lost it. Notice also, his father didn't kick him out of the house, he 'journeyed into a far country.' He left of his own free will and came back the same way. What's the point? If God's love can't hold you, His power won't force you! It's your willing obedience that God finds pleasure in, not conforming to a set of religious rules because you are afraid of going to hell. Jesus told the story of a king who planned a wedding feast and invited different guests. What a privilege. 'But they made light of it and went their ways, one to his own farm, another to his business' (Matthew 22:5 NKJV). Are you too busy for God? Are you so used to His blessings you want something different? Be warned, the road you are on leads to one place only: the pig pen. Stop, turn around, repent and come home while you still can. No matter how badly you have failed, your Father is waiting to take you back. SoulFood: Deut 18-21, Mark 11:1-11, Ps 97, Pr 12:1-3 as seen in The Word for Today -<>- ,-`"-=') =/////// ,== _,_(((((-`6\ ==.| /,,...\\\C _| .--. ((((\\\\\` _, /;_| )9 )))))./ `. / } _\,_ ,-'))) \ / /=-. ,-./ \/ '))) . /\_/ / \ (,-.%\ / /-' ') \/\ / ( \ (/ \ ' /( ' `-/ \( \ ,- / ( `-' \ . / / \ \ &_) /\ \ | ( /--.- \ \----,------=;% | _/ _); `. ` `-. .`\ ) +++/ \ ,," %&-. ; \\| `-` `-=.;_,.__.__\_,/ )_/___+_/_________\,"(_//_(__)______:-._) gpyy >NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH "He who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins." JAMES 5:20 When I was growing up in the small town of Ozark, Missouri, in the 1960s, I knew that if I was driving and I peeled out from a stop sign at 8 P.M. on any night of the week, I could expect my parents to know about it by 8:30. I also remember the only fight I was ever in, at the local Dairy Queen. Fifteen minutes later when I walked through the door, Mom and Dad already knew about it. This type of parent-to-parent 'instant messaging' is rare today. In our age of 'non-judgmental tolerance,' we reason that we don’t have any right to tell another parent about a concern we have with his or her child. And children suffer for our failure to help each other. I’ve called parents about behavior we observed in one of their children, and I’ve been told (by the parent), “I don’t want to hear it.” But we’ve also had friends — true friends — who cared enough to courageously step up and express a concern about something one of our kids was doing. I think the dangers of the day demand that we drop our defensiveness and fear, and encourage others to offer observations to us about how our children are doing. Take the initiative by telling the parents of your children’s friends, “If you see my son or daughter doing anything questionable, you have the freedom to tell me. I want to know.” You might even want to call a meeting of the parents in your church — those with children between, say, fifth and twelfth grade—and challenge them to work together to look after one another’s kids. We’re all in this thing together. This is the kind of accountability and community that followers of Christ can employ. DISCUSS Would you ever talk to another parent about your concern over his or her child? How would you respond if you got that call yourself? PRAY Pray that your love and concern will always lead to godly, redemptive actions. as seen in Moments Together For Couples --- , /\ , / '-' '-' \ | POLICE | \ .--. / | ( 19 ) | \ '--' / '--. .--' jgs \/ ...Wouldn't it be nice? I saw on the news that Texas had trouble with a group of mainly minors. When the police went in to take care of the problem, they all ganged up on the female police officer using punches to her face and sticks, beating her down. If she had not had backup be able to get them off of her, they just may have killed her. There were 10 arrested - only two were adult teens. It would seem that all this hate about police being out to get people instead of being good for society has caused our youth to totally disrespect them. It is time parents sat down and had a long talk with their children to make sure that they are not being influenced by their social media friends and the leftist rhetoric. We should always have respect for law enforcement officials. They keep us safe from evil doers. And can throw us in jail if we act like the bad guys! -<>- _.-'~~`~~'-._ .'` B E R `'. / I T \ /` .-'~"-. `\ ; L / `- \ Y ; ; /> `. -.| ; | /_ '-.__) | | |- _.' \ | | ; `~~; \\ ; ; INGODWE / \\)P ; \ TRUST '.___.-'`" / `\ /` '._ 1 9 9 7 _.' jgs `'-..,,,..-'` >MANAGING MONEY "He who loves money will not be satisfied with money, nor he who loves abundance with its income" (Ecclesiastes 5:10). A successful businessman once confided in another businessman known for his wisdom. "I've made a lot of money. I will soon be able to retire comfortably and do just about anything I want." "John," the wise businessman replied to the man, "I've noticed that every time someone thinks they've built a tree that is so tall it almost reaches heaven, God often decides to shake the tree." The minute we start trusting in riches, God will, in fact, "shake the tree" to demonstrate who is the source of wealth to turn us back to trusting Him completely. He did it in my life, and He'll do it in your life too because He loves us too much to allow us to continue down this destructive path. Money is mentioned more than 2,000 times in the scripture. Jesus used it many times in illustrating an important lesson to his disciples. He spoke often of being a good steward of the resources He entrusted to us. He wanted a return on His investment and He wanted us to stay away from making money an idol in our lives. Jesus understood that He was here on earth only to do the will of the Father. "I tell you the truth, the Son can do nothing by himself; He can do only what he sees his Father doing, because whatever the Father does the Son also does. For the Father loves the Son and shows him all he does." As we look at our relationship to our heavenly Father and our use of money, it is clear that we, like Jesus, are here to do the will of the Father in all areas of life. This means seeking to live a life that is totally yielded to His purposes - even in the financial area. Money, independence, and security are often the reasons many start their own businesses or change jobs. Check your motives today and see if your financial life can stand Jesus' scrutiny. Are you operating as a steward of the financial resources He has entrusted to you? as seen in Today God is First --- _______ / /_ / -/- / / / / / / /_______/ / jgs ((______| / `"""""""` ...Remember 3 John 1: [2] Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. Unlike many who teach that God doesn't want us to prosper, the bible says different. What Jesus taught was to not make money your god. Don't worship it. God is our provider and He wants all the best for us. But if all you think about is money, then you are missing out on the love of God by loving money over Him. The Socialist like you to think that being rich is evil. No. Being rich is God's blessing on those who love him and keep his word. He doesn't want you living without. He wants you to prosper and be healthy. Prosper means: To be fortunate or successful, especially in terms of one's finances; thrive. To be successful; to succeed; to be fortunate or prosperous; to thrive; to make gain. That doesn't describe 'just making ends meet' - like many would have believers think God wants them to be - now does it? -<>- ______________________________________ | | _.---------|.--. | .-' ` .'/ `` | .-' .' | /| | .-' | / `.__// | .-' _.--/ / | | _ .-' / / | | ._ \ / ` / | | ` . / ` / | | \ \ '/ / | | - \ / /| | | ' .' / | | | ' |.'| | | | | | | | |______________________________________| | |.' | / | / | / ) /| .A/`-. / | AMMMA. `-._ / / AMMMMMMMMA. `-. / / AMMMMMMMMMMMMA. `. / AMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMA.`. / MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMA.`. MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMA.`. MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMA. MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMA. >WHY CREDIT CARDS ARE SO DANGEROUS -Steve Diggs As I've presented the No Debt No Sweat! Christian Money Management Seminar at churches, colleges, and conferences around the country I've seen a lot of heartache. Way too much of it is caused by the credit card bondage many of us are trapped in. Today, Christians are in the same mess that the outside world finds itself in. We've bought the lie that says, "If you want to be happy you have to have more of three things: Stuff, s%x, and money." Intellectually, we know this isn't true, because if it were, the happiest families in America would all be in Hollywood! But, we Christians keep doing the same dumb stuff. To finance our stuffaholism, many of us are way overextended on our credit cards. It's not unusual for people to visit with me at seminars and tell of $15,000, $40,000, even $60,000 of credit card debt. But it hasn't always been this way. There was a time when people got credit cards and put them away. Maybe they would use them to buy gas. But who would have ever thought of buying the car with a credit card? Or, paying college tuition? Or, how about going to the market and putting this week's groceries on a credit card--and paying for them over the next thirty years?!? And, do you know what one of the fastest growing things in religious circles is? Its churches that swipe credit cards for the offerings! No, I'm not about to tell you it's necessarily a sin to own a credit card. But, I'm not going to try to talk you into getting one either. It's all a matter of how you use it. For some people, credit cards are wrong. But used correctly, credit cards have their benefits. Let me share four quick thoughts that might help you avoid a lot of credit card pain. 1. Get only one credit card account. For most families, the fewer accounts (can you say, one), the better. The more accounts you have--the more spending, confusion, and the bigger the avalanche of bills at the end of the month. I'm aware that some people argue that they need more than one credit card account to improve their credit score. And, arguably in some cases that may be true. But, frankly, I'm far less interested in helping people improve their credit scores than I am in helping them retrieve their financial sanity. 2. Pay every single penny every single month. If I see a few months passing and I'm not paying my card off in full--it's time for me to have a little 12-step meeting with myself. I need to get in front of a mirror and say, "Hi, I'm Steve, and I'm a spendaholic!" Then, just like I would do with any other addiction--it's time to go cold turkey and get rid of all the cards! I know that sounds tough. But those cards are the pathway back into the pain and we need to get them out of our lives until we have them under control (totally paid off.) 3. Make a list of what the credit card can be used for. This is when you and your spouse sit down and decide exactly what you can buy with the card. Anything not on the list can't be bought with a credit card. And ladies, please remember: After you've made this agreement with your husband, don't go to the mall with a bunch of shopaholic friends and say, "I don't care what I told him, today I'm going to have fun with the girls!" And men, remember, Jesus would never say something like, "Well, I'm the head of this house and I'm going to do what I want to do!!!" Obviously, if you get somewhere and feel like you've got to use the card for something that's not on the list, call home first--"Honey, I'm in jail! Could I please use the card!!!" 4. Don't use your card to show off! One of the great marketing coups of the credit industry came several decades ago when some Einstein dreamed up the idea of the "gold card." Suddenly, everyone felt prosperous. I can still remember getting my first gold card as a young businessman. I was so impressed by it. I can remember buying lunch for everyone at the table so they could all see that I had a gold card. What an idiot! I didn't realize it was a gimmick and that every Whopper-Flopper at the Burger King already had one! Remember, we don't get credit cards to show off with. We get them for only two reasons: To pay bills and to keep records. Steve Diggs presents the No Debt No Sweat! Christian Money Management Seminar at churches and other venues nationwide. Visit Steve on the Web at www.stevediggs.com or call 615-834- 3063. The author of several books, today Steve serves as a minister for the Antioch Church of Christ in Nashville. For 25 years he was President of the Franklin Group, Inc. Steve and Bonnie have four children whom they have home schooled. The family lives in Brentwood, Tennessee. as seen in Debt Busters --- ...Great advice! We taught our kids the same thing - Number 2 being the most important rule! Credit card companies charge a lot of money to loan you money - AFTER the first month of you owing it to them. Pay it all off before the end of the month and you have a free loan. Otherwise the credit card will eat you alive as it compounds interest every month and expects you to pay it. Also, if you do have a credit card. Make sure you check it often. Companies that give you free service for a limited time may after that time is up go ahead and automatically charge your card for their membership! Sneaky, but they do it! Often they don't even have a phone number to call them and stop this membership and get your money back! My husband had this happen with two services lately and had to call his credit card company to get them to remove the charge since he couldn't contact the companies. You have to be diligent or these thieves will take advantage. 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: "There's no reason to be the richest man in the cemetery." - Colonel Sanders _.--. _.-'_:-'|| _.-'_.-::::'|| _.-:'_.-::::::' || .'`-.-:::::::' || /.'`;|:::::::' ||_ || ||::::::' _.;._'-._ || ||:::::' _.-!oo @.!-._'-. \'. ||:::::.-!()oo @!()@.-'_.| '.'-;|:.-'.&$@.& ()$%-'o.'\U|| `>'-.!@%()@'@_%-'_.-o _.|'|| ||-._'-.@.-'_.-' _.-o |'|| ||=[ '-._.-\U/.-' o |'|| || '-.]=|| |'| o |'|| || || |'| _| '; || || |'| _.-'_.-' |'-._ || |'|_.-'_.-' jgs '-._'-.|| |' `_.-' '-.||_/.-' >My Eternal Resume (By Sarah Lindberg) [Edited] "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." - Matthew 6:19-21 God has done a lot in my life. I have watched Him be extremely faithful, answer some prayers, teach me to forgive again and again, help me to love in new ways, and so much more. He is quite amazing! In fact, this last month God has really been working on me regarding what my Eternal Resume looks like. That's right! You see I have two reunions in the Fall and I started to think, "What do I have to show for? What will I have to say when I'm asked those famous questions?" I was going down a never-ending road, but God caught me. He showed me that my Earthly Resume isn't worth much. It will collect dust and fade away in time. But all the things I do for His glory and honor will last for eternity! All the things that can go on an Eternal Resume never fade away. So here are a list of questions I'm asking myself almost daily, as I focus on what my Eternal Resume will look like for my Savior and King! - How am I reflecting the work of God daily? - Am I responding in love? - Have I offered hope to the hopeless? - Did I share the peace I've found in Jesus? - Was I patient today? - Did I show kindness to my neighbor? - How often did I slow down to listen? - Did I stop to share the healing power of God today? - Did my words reflect the work of the Savior in my life? - Was I faithful to take the steps of a righteous man? - Have I been merciful to those who need mercy? - Did compassion flow from the outpouring of God's Spirit in me? - Was I gentle with my answers? - Have I forgiven all wrongs? - Did I bring joy to someone today? My Eternal Resume will not look like the things we gather on this earth. I'm seeking something that's bigger! I want to know that I left my mark. That I shared Jesus in every possible way to everyone I come in contact with. Not just with my words, but much more so with my actions. May my actions speak of a love greater than this world can offer. May my actions reflect the joy I have found in Jesus. May my actions show the abundant peace I have in a God who never fails! This is my prayer! May this be my Eternal Resume! Challenge: Read Matthew 6:19-24, 1 Corinthians 13:1-8 Apply the Word: What does your Eternal Resume look like? What are the questions you need to ask yourself daily? Memory Verse: Matthew 6:19-21 "Dear Father God, I simply pray that You will help me focus on all the things I can do to build an Eternal Resume for Your glory! Please examine my actions and my words daily! Help me to see any area in my life that is not glorifying to You or demonstrating Your love! in the name of Jesus Christ, I pray, Amen" Living with Eternity in Focus, Sarah 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 ========================================================== . | . \ | / `. \ ' / .' `. .-*""*-. .' "*-._ /.*" "*.\ _.-*" : ; ____ """"': .. ; _.-*" \ `.__.' / "*-._ .' `-.__.-' `. bug .' / . \ `. / | \ ' | ` >-->THE LITTLE GIFTS OF CHEER ~ Kay Hoffman I do not need a violin To play a happy tune; I only need a sunny day To chase away my gloom. The laughter of a little child, A kitten dozing near, Sweet bird song in my apple tree, Can fill my heart with cheer. A violet blooming on my sill, Pink roses 'round my door, A cup of tea shared with a friend, What heart could ask for more. Sometimes our gift of cheer is in, Something nice we do, You cannot help someone without, It rubbing it off on you. Yet often in our hurried pace, We cast these gifts away, Or trade them off for something new, To brighten up our day. But I have come to know at last, What helps my heart to smile, It's just the little gifts of cheer, That have the sweetest style. --- ...Absolutely Often I am blessed when letting the dog out I see a pretty wild flower popping up from the grass. Like today a little daisy yellow head was smiling up at me. It made me Smile as I thought 'God gave me the flower to bless my day and think about Him.' Notice the little things as they are often gifts from God to remind you that He loves you and is thinking of you. :) >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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