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Give this some time and check out this amazingly cute and dangerous little critter along with the video here: _,__ .: Darwin <* / | \ .-./ |. : :, / '-._/ \_ / ' \ .' *: Brisbane .-' ; | | \ / | / Perth \* __.--._ / \ _.' \:. | >__,-' \_/*_.-' Melbourne snd :--, '/ Spotted-Tail Quoll! http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/spottedquoll.html --- ...Aww, so adorable! Thanks M.r.T! This flaming hot new page is from our friend Linda. It gives you plenty of smiles with sweet inspirational thoughts and images for your day. 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Thanks Linda! =========================================================== >-->From Heartwarmers: 'When you reach for the stars you may not quite get one, but you won't come up with a handful of mud either.' -- Leo Burnett _____ / \/_ //\__(\_\ |\ ^ ^ | .//_O \O_ \ \_ (_) / \ \_/ / __/\ /\__ / \ \ / / \ / \/\/\/ \ / | . | \ / | . | \ JRO >SISTERHOOD AT ITS BEST by Ron Gold I fall in love with 5 different ladies each week -- one each weekday, one just as beautiful as the next. And they don't even realize it. When Oprah's TV show is pre-empted, I look for twin sisters the next day. It maintains my average. As a red-blooded American girl watcher, I'd rather smile at the beautiful mature ladies in Oprah Winfrey's audience in Chicago, than ogle those younger girls in the Miss America contest. Why do I look forward to my daily Oprah adventure? Because I enjoy Midwestern womanhood at its best. Unlike Miss America, there's no emphasis on physical dimensions on Oprah. Like Miss America contestants, each audience member is well coifed and carefully made up. They've visited their beauty salons and painstakingly applied their cosmetics. Miss America is strictly a competition while Oprah is a sorority meeting. And each female audience member is part of the sisterhood. In Atlantic City, the female contestants recite answers to often-innocuous questions. The Chicago ladies ask smart questions and voice intelligent answers. They often rise to their feet, cheer and demonstrate loving empathy, especially at beauty and interior- decorating makeover shows. Miss America contestants are there to promote themselves. Oprah's soccer moms are there to reap the advice that Oprah and her guests graciously offer. My lovely ladies ask questions and talk back to Oprah's experts. The dress codes are wildly different for both entertainments. Drafty swimsuits and sophisticated evening gowns shimmer in the pageant. The TV show is a rainbow of pastel and deep toned suits, dresses, skirts and blouses in varied sizes. Miss America contestants know children only as siblings, cousins and former baby-sitting assignments. Oprah's ladies are experienced with two-o'clock feedings, diapering, staying up with the croup, playing tooth fairy and mentoring homework. For the most part, they understand the differences between life's wants and needs, day care and mom's care. They've already experienced life and recently rearranged car pools so they can sit in a TV studio and continue their on-the-job life training. In Atlantic City the emphasis is on competition. Not in Harpo Studios, where it's sisterhood at its best. -- Ron Gold ___________________________________________ Ron is a Heartwarmer Gem and lives in West Orange, New Jersey. He enjoys writing inspirational stories, mostly about his youth. He is the creative director for two major motivational agencies. --- __..----..__ __..--"" ""--..__ : : | | | .-""-. | | : : | | |~OPRAH| | | | | | _:__________| |__________:_ .' `. /I_.' I'-..-''-..-''-..-''-..-''-..-'I '-.I\ ...Sad... I used to adore Oprah. I had her set up so high on a pedestal that when she fell off of it, she fell hard! After Obama got elected, I found out her real feelings concerning America. I didn't realize just how racist she was until she talked openly about feeling so oppressed and down-trodden from living in this country - the country that had made her one of the richest women in the world! The country where people of all colors idolized her, was, in her opinion, one that had oppressed her all her life and made her feel bad for being a black American. I was shocked, stunned and flabbergasted that the one that I thought was such a beautiful lady was actually so dark and ugly on the inside. She was full of hate for this country and for white people. Like so many that came out of their shells when Obama was elected, I learned the truth about several of my beloved celebrities, musicians and stars - and I wasn't really ready for it, I guess. People are just people. When you put too much into them, they are bound to let you down. Only God is perfect. That is why we need to remember to put our trust into God through Jesus Christ and not people. A hard and often sad lesson to learn. =========================================================== >-->From Daily Encounter: , , /////| ///// | ///// | |~~~| | | |===| |/| | B |/| | | I | | | | B | | | | L | / | E | / |===|/ jgs '---' >The God Who Sees 'She (Hagar) gave this name to the Lord who spoke to her: 'You are the God who sees me,' for she said, 'I have now seen the One who sees me.''1 God had promised Sarai, Abram's wife, that she would have a son, but in her impatience, she decided to take matters into her own hands. She had a maidservant named Hagar, who she gave to Abram as a wife with the hopes that she could build a family through her. However, once Hagar became pregnant, she began to despise Sarai, so Sarai mistreated her. As an Egyptian woman, it is likely that Hagar didn’t share the same faith in God that Abram and his family did. The Bible makes no mention of her devotion to God, but as Sarai’s maid servant, I would guess she had come to know 'the basics' about God. When Sarai mistreated Hagar, she ran away, not knowing where to go or what to do. The angel of the Lord found her in the desert and gave her the hope she needed. God saw Hagar, not because of anything she had done or because she was good, but rather because HE is good. She came to know Him personally and gave the Lord the name 'El-Roi', which means 'The God who sees me'. We see this specific name for God only once in Scripture, and it came from Hagar who may have been considered an unlikely source, but 'The God who sees' is still the same today. Do you at times feel lost in the desert like Hagar? Maybe not in a literal sense, but perhaps you wander away not knowing what to do or where to go? When we feel invisible and forgotten by those around us, God sees us. He sees our struggles and draws near to us. Matthew 6:26 reminds us that our value is greater than the birds of the air that God cares for without them doing anything to deserve it. Our mistakes do not separate us from God. He is there, ready to forgive, when we come to Him with sincere and humble hearts. He has a plan for our lives. He is always good, and we can trust in Him. Suggested prayer: Dear God, you are the God who sees me. Not because of anything I have done or because I am good, but because YOU are always good. When I wander or feel unseen, let me see the many ways in which you love me. The blessings you bestow upon me and the answers to my many prayers, the beauty of your creation, and incomparable gift of love that we have through your son Jesus. I know I can fully trust your care for me in every season. Thank you, in Jesus Christ's name, Amen. 1: Genesis 16:13 (NIV). Today’s Encounter was written by:Crystal B. -<>- , , /////| ///// | ///// | |~~~| | | |===| |/| | B |/| | | I | | | | B | | | | L | / | E | / |===|/ jgs '---' >Trust God to Keep His Promises 'Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise."1 Every year at Summer Camp, each cabin was required to go through a Ropes Course, a series of obstacles meant for team building and trust. Ten girls approached the challenges with caution, some obstacles easy and others quite difficult. The last feat to conquer was the dreaded Trust Fall. Here one girl climbed a 4-to-5-foot post and stood straight with her back turned toward her cabin mates waiting below, with arms intertwined, ready to catch her. The girl atop the post was to let herself fall back and trust her mates to catch her mid-fall. Trusting in others is not something that comes naturally to human nature. Throughout this series, we have seen that God's promises are true and he is never failing. We have learned that we can trust in God to be our provider, our planner, and our caretaker. Trusting in God is not always easy. It is hard to trust what we cannot see. As the girl stands atop the post with her back turned to her friends, she cannot see them. This makes it all the more difficult to let herself fall while not being able to see where she will land. Our faith allows us to trust God without seeing him. He has proved himself trustworthy over and over again. Hebrews tells us to hold tight without wavering to the hope that is God himself. We are encouraged to trust that God will keep His promises to us. Ask God to help you trust him today. Allow Him to prove Himself mighty to you as our God and Creator. Suggested Prayer: Dear God, you have been so good to me in keeping your promises to guide and protect me.I ask that you draw me close to you and grant me the desire to seek your will in all I do. Thank you for your mercy and your love. In Jesus Christ’s Name, Amen. 1: Hebrews 10:23. Today's Encounter was written by: Veronica B. When copying or forwarding include the following: "Daily Encounter by Richard (Dick) Innes (c) 2016 ACTS International. =========================================================== >-->From Archives InspiredBuffalo: .---. /_____\__ .===. _ _ `\/6.6\/--` / _/\ \ / )%.===.%( \ ( _ ) \/6.6\/ | // ,,, \\ | ,'---', ( _ ) \/ \/6.6\/ \/ .===. / _ \ _)---(_ /\ ( _ ) /\ / ,,, \ /\/ (_) \/\ / `~` \ ^^ /()-()\ ^^ ( /6.6\ ) \ | (_) | / /\/ \/\ / /o o\ \ )( _ )( \| |/ \ | | / (._\ Y /_.) (_/;---;\_) |_____| \|_____|/ (O_`&`_O) / `"*"` \ | | | | L | / / \ \ ( (_.@._) ) | | | |__|__| / ()/^\() \ /'._\|/_.'\ \__|__/ | | | /. . . . . . .\ /. . . . . .\ |_|_| |_|_| `"`"`|`|`|`"`"` `"`"|"|"|"`"` jgs _|_|_|_ _|_|_|_ _|_|_|_ _|_|_|_ (___|___) (___|___) (___|___) (___|___) >Today I Taught My Child When I got mad today and hit my child "For his own good, " I reconciled, and then I realized my plight... Today, I taught my child to fight. When interrupted by the phone, I said, "tell them I'm not home." And then I thought, and had to sigh... Today I taught my child to lie. I told the tax man what I made, forgetting cash that was paid, And than I blushed at this sad feat... Today I taught my child to cheat. I smugly copied a cassette, To keep me from one more debt, But now the bells of shame must peal... Today I taught my child to steal. Today I cursed another race, Oh God, protect what I debase, for now, I fear it is too late... Today I taught my child to hate. By my example, children learn That I must lead in life's sojourn In such a way they are led By what is done and not what is said. Today I gave my child his due By praise for him instead of rue. And now I have begun to guide; Today I gave my child pride. I now have reconciled and paid to IRS all that I have made. And now I know that this dear youth, Today has learned from me the truth. The alms I give are not for show, And yet, this child must surely know That charity is worth the price: Today he saw my sacrifice. I clasp within a warm embrace My neighbor of another race. The great commandment from up above. Today I taught my child to love. Someday my child must face alone This fearsome undertone, But I have blazed a sure pathway: Today I taught my child to pray. -<>- _ _(_)_ wWWWw _ @@@@ (_)@(_) vVVVv _ @@@@ (___) _(_)_ @@()@@ wWWWw (_)\ (___) _(_)_ @@()@@ Y (_)@(_) @@@@ (___) `|/ Y (_)@(_) @@@@ \|/ (_)\ / Y \| \|/ /(_) \| |/ | \ | \ |/ | / \ | / \|/ |/ \| \|/ jgs|// \\|/// \\\|//\\\|/// \|/// \\\|// \\|// \\\|// ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ >Pay Attention God gave me another gentle reminder of what is essential this morning. I was rushing around trying to get too many things done at once and not doing any of them very well. As I was about to start my next chore, though, I caught a glimpse of brilliant light shining through my living room window. The sun had just risen over the mountains and was shining brightly down on the Earth. It’s glorious, golden beams were joyfully waking the world. Seeing this I walked out on my front porch to take a break from doing and spend some time living. The sky was the purest blue imaginable. The air was so fresh and cool that I breathed in deeply with delight. I listened to the birds singing happily in the nearby trees as they greeted the morning. I then stood for awhile paying attention to this wonderful world God has given us. Before I went back inside I told God just how much I loved Him and thanked Him again for my life. And their eyes were opened, and they knew him; and he vanished out of their sight. And they said one to another, Did not our heart burn within us, while he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the scriptures? Luke 24:31-32 Don’t go through life too busy to see that essential wonder and beauty around you then. Pay attention to it. Pay attention to that golden sunlight and brilliant blue sky. Pay attention to that first flower poking its head through the dirt in the Spring. Pay attention to that smiling child wanting to play and laugh with you. Pay attention to that beautiful, old soul sharing stories about his life with you. Pay attention to those people who are reaching out to you and offering to share their love and joy with you. Pay attention to the glorious love that God freely offers you every second of your life. Life is too short not to pay attention. - Joseph J. Mazzella -<>- _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _( )_ ( ) ( ) _( )_ ( ) ( ) _( )_ ( ` ' )| |_| | _ _ __ ( ` ' )| |_| | _ _ __ ( ` ' ) > < | _ |( ) ( ) /'_ `\ > < | _ |( ) ( ) /'_ `\ > < (_, ,_)| | | || (_) |( (_) |(_, ,_)| | | || (_) |( (_) |(_, ,_) (_) (_) (_)`\___/'`\__ | (_) (_) (_)`\___/'`\__ | (_) ( )_) | ( )_) | \___/' \___/' unknown >Never Alone Dear Friend, I just had to write to tell you how much I love you and care for you. Yesterday, I saw you walking and laughing with your friends. I hoped that soon you'd want me to walk along with you, too. So, I painted you a sunset to close your day and whispered a cool breeze to refresh you. I waited .... you never called. I just kept on loving you. As I watched you fall asleep last night, I wanted so much to touch you. I spilled moonlight onto your face, trickling down your cheeks as so many tears have. You didn't even think of me. I wanted so much to comfort you. The next day I exploded a brilliant sunrise into glorious morning for you. But you woke up late and rushed off to work. You didn't even notice. My sky became cloudy and my tears were the rain. I LOVE YOU!!! Oh, if you'd only listen. I really LOVE you. I try to say it in the quiet of the green meadow and in the vibrant blue sky. The wind whispers my love throughout the treetops and spills it into the vivid colors of all the flowers. I shout it to you in the thunder of the great waterfalls and compose love songs for birds to sing for you. I warm you with the clothing of my sunshine and perfume the air with nature's sweet scent. My love for you is deeper than any ocean and greater than any need in your heart. If you'd only realize how I care. My Father sends His love. I want you to meet him. He cares and loves you too. Fathers are just that way. So, please, call on me soon. No matter how long it takes, I'll wait forever. Because I LOVE YOU. Your Friend, Jesus Christ written by Yvonne S. Rathkey -<>- ,,,,, ////""\ . (((/ m m -|- __ )))c = ) | (__) ////-./~` . [] (((( `.`\ :: [] )))`\ \)).-;.' .------, [] (() `._.-'` _( )[] )/ `. | .'`^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^))\`.----'`[] jgs ( \' { ~ - ~~ _ ~ - ~~ - ~ - (( | | [] .-.--\ \ { )) | | [] |_;_._`\ |{ ((__|_|-----[] | ; ``` ;{ )) [] | /``-.____/ `~~~[]~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~'-' [] `' (__) (__) >Evening Prayer Every evening As I'm laying here in bed This tiny little prayer Keeps running through my head God bless my Mom and Dad And bless my little pup And look out for my brother When things aren't looking up And God, there's one more thing I wish that you could do Hope you don't mind me asking But please bless my computer too? Now I know that's not normal To bless a mother board But just listen a second While I explain to you 'My Lord' You see, that little metal box Holds more to me than odds & ends Inside those small compartments Rest a hundred of my 'BEST FRIENDS' Some it's true I've never seen And most I've never met We've never exchanged hugs Or shared a meal as yet.... I know for sure they like me By the kindness that they give And this little scrap of metal Is how I travel to where they live By faith is how I know them Much the same as you I share in what life brings them From that our friendship grew "PLEASE" Take an extra minute From your duties up above To bless this scrap of metal That's filled with so much love! -<>- !|| !|||| ,/|||| !|'''| `\ | )\ \ ejm / \ \ \ >Gratitude God, You've given wondrous gifts Throughout my life, I've found; A body, strong; a mind, alert, Your blessings still abound. Yet of all the blessings that You saw fit to bestow, The greatest, the most generous, Most precious gifts I know, Are my precious boys; My lovely little girls, And their smiles and hugs galore, God, I'll never understand, Why you chose "me", their mother, And put them in my care. My children are Your children, How nice of you to share. By: Gayle Weaver -<>- .--._..--. ___ ( _'-_ -_.' _.-' `-._| - :- | _.-' `--...__| .-' '--..___ / `._ \ `. `._ | `. `._ / '. `._ :__________....-----' `..`---' |-_ _- |___...----..._ |_....--' `.`. _...--' `.`. _..-' _.'.' .-' _.'.' | _.'.' | __....------'-' | __...------''' _| '--''' |- - _ | _.-''''''''''''''''''-._ _.' |\ .' _.' | `._ |:.' `._ _.' | `..__ | | `---.._.--. _| | | _ - | `-.._|_.' .--...__ | - _| .'_ `--.....__ | .'_ `--..__ .'_ `. .'_ `-. `--..____ _`. ```--...____ _..--' ;;;:::. (\| - _ ```---.._.' .. ;::| - _ |/) ;;;:::. (o) ;;::., |_ - - |;;;: (\'/) ::;; (o) | -_ -_L ``::;;;. .;;' (\ '/) | -_ _ G (o) ..;; ''' ;:;;.,|(o) _-B(\'/) ;;;;::: ;::(\'/);;:|;:; ;' >The Road He Chose For Me Once I traveled on a well-worn road, where many led the way; I simply had to follow on, as night will follow day. If I had only known the lack, the need I had within -- I may have turned another way and followed only "Him." Instead, I blithely traveled on, not knowing of my loss, until some sign posts pointed me to the foot of a rugged cross. Oh, I knew a lot about Jesus Christ, the God-man on that "tree;" I believed He died to open the gate of heaven for you and me. And since that time, I'd always heard, we each must pass the test. If I wanted to go to Heaven some day, I must try to do my best. But, Friends, I want to tell you now, please listen to my story: No matter how good your life may be, it will not take you to glory! As I began to read the Bible, which is God's written word, the things I learned amazed me, and I marveled as I heard that Jesus'death upon the cross was all I need to claim and heaven would be my destiny if I trusted in His Name. What mattered was what God said, nothing less and nothing more. The teachings I'd relied on, the good things I'd done before; the beauty of the sanctuary, traditions from ages past -- When measured by God's own Word, not one of these would last. "For by grace are ye saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; It is a gift of God, not of works, lest any man should boast."* At last I knew that Jesus'death had paid for all my sin; The only thing for me to do was simply "invite Him In." It seemed too easy to be true, but I dared not deny His word. I prayed, accepting His free gift; and I know that Jesus heard. When I asked Him to be my Savior and thanked Him for His love, my soul was flooded with peace and joy -- assurance from above. My struggles and fears were all for nought; His gift has set me free. Now I travel the road my Saviour chose, and He walks along with me. ~ Connie Faust ~ -<>- &&&&& |~ |~ && -.-& |~ o' o' & . o' jrei __)` -(_ >The Story of Soul There once was a man named Soul who was walking in a garden. He was whistling a real sweet tune for he was saved and had the joy of the Lord, but he was a baby Christian. As Soul was walking, a beautiful and seductive woman came out from behind a tree. Soul was very startled. He said, "Hello, I'm Soul, what is your name?" She replied, "I am Temptation, I have what you want." "What do I want?" replied Soul. "You want to do all things which are of the flesh," said Temptation. Soul replied, "O.K., lead me." So he and Temptation went off and fulfilled the desires of the flesh. When Soul returned to the garden, he met a man named Condemnation. Condemnation said, "Hey, I see you have met my friend, Temptation." Soul said, "Yes, who are you?" "I am Condemnation, I come after Temptation. We work hand-in-hand." Then Condemnation jumped on Soul's back and began to beat him. He hit him in the face and kicked him when he was down. This went on for several days. On about the third day, a man named Mercy came running and said, "I command you, Condemnation, to stop beating Soul." Condemnation snickered, "Make me." So Mercy unsheathed his sword and cut Condemnation in two. As Soul watched in astonished pain, he was overtaken by the power of Mercy. Mercy walked up to Soul and said, "I have dealt with Condemnation before. He should not show up around you anymore." Soul replied, "How can I ever thank you?" "Well," replied Mercy, "I was sent here by God and He told me to introduce you to a dear friend of mine. His name is Redemption." Redemption walked up and said, "Hello Soul, I see that you are not doing well." Soul replied, "Not until Mercy came along. It is a pleasure to meet you Redemption." "Well", said Redemption," I am glad to meet you. Are you ready to accept me?" "What do you mean?" asked Soul. Redemption said, "Well, when you accepted Jesus and decided to walk with Him, then you chose to accept the things of Him and His love. I am a part of Jesus' love. I help you feel forgiven. You will never have to deal with Condemnation again. Temptation may come a round, but I have someone I would like for you to meet who can help you with that. His name is Grace." Grace walked up to Soul and said, "Hello Soul, I have been waiting for you. As a matter of fact all three of us have been waiting to meet you. I will help you take the way out of Temptation that is given you as it comes up. The last person we want you to meet is Faith." "Hi Soul, I am Faith, and I will help you stay strong and keep your beliefs strong," said Faith. Soul began to cry. When he began to cry Redemption said, "This is what we were here for. Jesus redeemed you, saved you by Grace through Faith and gives you his Mercy. Jesus loves you Soul." Soul said, "I love you, Jesus Christ." -<>- >Links for Your Enjoyment :) Our Valuable Anchor! http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/BibleStudy/ouranchor.html Amazon Warehouses! http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/amazoncenter.html Akiane Child Prodigy! http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/prodigy.html Kitty Dream - An Original Poetry Page http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/poems/kitty.html Journey Through Life! http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/journey.html Adopted Chimp! http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/adoptedchimp.html Beautiful Aerial England! http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/england.html Johan's Noah's Ark! http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/noahsark.html Statue Of Liberty! http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/statueofliberty.html Life Is... http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/lifeis.html The Final Toast! http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/finaltoast.html Top Reasons To Smile!- http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/smile.html We Three Friends! http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/threefriends.html Life's Many Roads! http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/lifesmanyroads.html God's Little Love Notes! http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/notes.html Kisses Sweeter Than Honey http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/kisses.html God's Water Paintings! http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/water.html -<>- Third day Cry Out To Jesus With lyrics https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZdFd2KJtKA Elvis Presley - In The Garden https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1ex3TE784Q David Leonard - Good Lord https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEtJea6AExk How to Become a Christian - How to Get Born Again / How to Get Saved / Romans 10:9 & 10 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMzblR8YDQ0 The Promises of God http://www.absolutebiblestudy.com/Promises/Promises.htm Bible https://quod.lib.umich.edu/k/kjv/ Bible Study Index http://www.absolutebiblestudy.com/Contents.htm Truth Or Tradition.com Index: https://www.truthortradition.com/ The Lion Weekly Digest is a newsletter delivering the week's top articles from The Lion straight to your inbox. Find all of the stories: https://readlion.com/ CDC Directs 'Transgender' Teens To Secret Chat Group; You Won’t Believe Why This Sweet Old Lady Was Banned From The YMCA For Life; Have A Bushel Of Family Fun With These Early Fall Ideas And MORE: https://mommyunderground.com/ University Hosted Disturbing Drag Show for Kids While Mocking Christians; Kamala Harris Turns to ‘Faith Leaders’ to Help Promote Abortion; Texas Stands With Children and Begins Investigation of Lewd 'Drag' Shows And MORE: https://www.christianlifedaily.com/ -<>- >In The News: Full OH Rally: President Donald Trump Rally Live in Youngstown, Ohio 09/17/22 - video: https://tinyurl.com/peck3u7t Statements by Donald J. Trump, 45th Pres. USA: Did you see that the FBI Agent who was in charge of the Russia, Russia, Russia Hoax is being “investigated” for being paid by Russia while working in, of all places, the FBI. In other words, the people that were investigating me for Russia involvement (Mueller Report proved No Collusion!) were actually the ones involved with Russia. This could only happen to me! Donald J. Trump, Save America Rally in Wilmington, NC Sept 23: Delivers remarks in support of endorsed candidate and special guest Ted Budd, Republican Nominee for U.S. Senator from North Carolina, and the entire North Carolina Trump Ticket. General Admission Tickets: REGISTER HERE https://tinyurl.com/yub9tkkb President Donald J. Trump will hold a rally in Warren, Michigan on Saturday, October 1, 2022, at 7:00PM EDT. 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Space Trivia Facts! http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/spacetrivia.html If there are faces we will always remember, they are the faces of our family and friends. But beyond that, another face we never forget is that of our favorite movie star, who we loved to watch over the years. This video takes us on a tour of the most beautiful female stars that have graced the silver screen, in chronological order (by date of birth), from the golden ages to the modern ages - it's beauty all the way! http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Q5XetQeFu-0 'Beautiful' is the only word that can possibly be used to describe this video filmed at the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium in Japan. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRPSfhIgeDo --- ...Oooo! Wowsers! Thanks LouiseAu! Here is another... Operizza! Sacla’ stage a surprise opera in a London pizzeria https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXvqd0l-pvU -<>- >From Our Friend Melody :) You like fries? 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Visit Melissa's Online Store You can get anything you want (except for Melissa ) at the online store http://pdhomes.net/mall/babylissa/mySTORES/ISELL4.html ========================================================== >-->From God'sDailyWord: _ _|_|_ ,|_| |_|_ || | | |_| || | | | | || | | | | _|| | | | | ||)\ ^ ^ ^ | || | | || | | || | | \\ | \\ / ejm )\ ( / \ \ / \ \ \ \ >Never Lose Hope In the message "Stand Firm in The Gap" we were encouraged to continue in prayer and minister to the needs of others, to stand in the gap for those who need protection against enemy attacks, and to stand as long as necessary. This requires perseverance and complete trust in God. It can be difficult when we continue to "stand" but God appears slow to respond. We can also become extremely discouraged when we think we understand HOW He should respond. Lazarus had become sick to the point of death, and his sisters w ere standing in the gap by ministering to his needs. They even sent word to Jesus in hopes He would help. John 11:4-6 "When He heard this, Jesus said, 'This sickness will not end in death. No, it is for God's glory so that God's Son may be glorified through it.' Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus. Yet when He heard that Lazarus was sick, He stayed where He was two more days." Jesus did not immediately respond; and during this delay, Lazarus died. Yet this tragedy was for God's glory. When Jesus finally arrived, He raised Lazarus from the dead and taught an important message: "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me will live, even though he dies" (John 11:25). Lazarus and his sisters would have preferred a healing during the early stage of the sickness, but that was not God's plan. His plan included much more than the temporary suffering of one family. His plan was to teach many people, through many generations, to this very day and beyond, that Jesus was the sure way to eternal life. His plan was perfect, with perfect timing. We are all given opportunities to serve by meeting the needs of others. But as we serve, we must NEVER take our eyes off our Heavenly Father. Our "job" is to stand in the gap and minister however His Spirit directs. It is never our responsibility to "fix" the people or circumstances we have been called to serve. When we faithfully serve, we will find that God actually uses our ministry effort to work on issues in our own life, issues like trust; "Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts to Him, for God is our refuge" (Psalm 62:8). Our lack of trust is revealed when we give up, when we despair and lose hope. When our area of service seems out of control - when the need seems to outpace our ability to serve and God seems slow to respond - we must continue to trust Him with all our heart. These times of testing will draw us closer to God as we abandon ALL into His sovereign care. He alone knows His plan, and His plan remains perfect. Let's continue to trust Him and serve as He directs. Let's continue with our eyes fixed on God, and never lose hope! Have a Christ Centered Day! Steve Troxel God's Daily Word Ministries **** Reading Plan **** Joshua 22:21-23:16; Luke 20:27-47; Psalm 89:14-37; Proverbs 13:17-19 Joshua 24:1-33; Luke 21:1-28; Psalm 89:38-52; Proverbs 13:20-23 Judges 1:1-2:10; Luke 21:29-22:13; Psalm 90:1-91:16; Proverbs 13:24-25 Judges 2:11-3:31; Luke 22:14-34; Psalm 92:1-93:5; Proverbs 14:1-2 ========================================================== HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHH'H`HHHHH'H`HHHHHHHH HHHHHbodHHHHHbodHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHH'`HHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHooHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHP`HHHHHH'`HHHHHHHH HHHHHHb """" dHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHboooooodHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH Krogg >Moving On Story Editor: by Amanda E. Savieri Julane Marx Victoria, Australia My childhood was a rough one. My mother had me when she was very young. She blamed me for my own existence every day of my life. She screamed at me even when I was very small, saying I had ruined her life and her marriage. She called me names and told me I would never amount to anything. I got used to it and believed the things she told me, not knowing the effect it would have on me later on. After her second marriage failed, my mother gave up on me completely. She took me down to Social Security and told them if they did not remove me from her care she would kill me. She admitted she had no feelings for me at all and was not capable of being a mother. I was put up for adoption at 8 years old. I kept seeing my mother as I drifted from foster home to foster home. I was nearly adopted twice, but the adoption fell through both times. Mother moved on and took on new kids belonging to her current boyfriends, but she still didn't love me. I blamed myself, thinking I was the problem. At 18, I completed high school and moved out on my own. I met the man of my dreams but couldn't accept his love. He was the only person who cared about me but I didn't know how to react because I didn't know how to be loved. Many bad decisions and much relationship trouble later, I was discussing work problems with my fiancee's parents. His dad recommended I see someone for an aptitude test. Though I didn't know then, he phoned six psychologists, and Noni was the most helpful and genuine. I was nervous at first because the counselors I'd seen before through Social Security hadn't been at all helpful, but Noni soon put me at ease. Noni showed me that work wasn't the issue, instead it was unpleasant details from my past that I had to deal with in order to move on. She showed me it wasn't my fault, that my childhood wasn't normal, that I no longer had to carry this blame. Over time, my low self-esteem faded and my relationships improved -- I began to learn how to love and be loved. Noni didn't judge me, she supported me, and showed me how special I am for coming through it all. Thanks to Noni, I now have a wonderful relationship, I got the strength to remove my mother from my life for good, and best of all, I start university this year. I will use the horrible things in my background for something good. I will be a psychologist specializing in childhood trauma; I want to help others as I really know what it's like. It is amazing what you can do if just one person believes in you. Noni believed in me... and now I believe in me. =======HeroicStories======= >-->From LaughAndLift: Speaking of tragedies in our lives, Billy Graham said: "Times like this will do one of two things: They will either make us hard and bitter and angry at God, or they will make us tender and open, and help us reach out in trust and faith. I pray that you will not let bitterness poison your soul, but that you would turn in faith and trust to God, even if we cannot understand. It is far better to face something like this with God's strength than to face it alone and without Him. My prayer for you today is that you will feel the loving arms of God wrapped around you, and will know in your heart that He will never forsake you as you trust Him." - Billy Graham, speaking at the memorial service for those lost in the Oklahoma City bombing in 1995 The charge to Peter was "Feed My sheep," not "Try experiments on my rats." - C. S. Lewis, in Letters to Malcolm _ ///-._ ////////-._ /////////////-. ////////////////`. //////////////// .'`. //////////////// . '.'`. '|`'//////////// . .'.::|` : `'/////// . 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'#| |#| | .|##|'::: `-{_/'|_ |_.-'/}_/'-._ '#| :. |##:'.:| `'{._('}_)-' `-}_}(-._ . . | ' '` .'::| `-' `-.} /-._ . : .'.'_:-'\ `-}_}(-._ | . _.-')_(-' `-/_)`-.:.-{ \{-' `-{_'_)-'' ^ >"Death of the Church" (Author Unknown) A new minister in a small Oklahoma town spent the first four days desperately calling on the membership, begging them to come to his first services . . . He failed. He placed a notice in the local newspapers, stating that as the church was dead, it was his duty to give it a decent Christian burial. The funeral would be held the following Sunday afternoon, the notice said. Morbidly curious the whole town turned out. In front of the pulpit, they saw a high coffin, smothered in flowers. The minister read the obituary and delivered a eulogy; he then invited his congregation to step forward and pay their respects to the dearly beloved who had departed. The long line filed by. Each mourner peeped into the coffin and then turned away with a guilty, sheepish look. For in the coffin, tilted at the correct angle, was a large mirror. Everyone saw himself. "Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another -- and all the more as you see the Day approaching." (Hebrews 10:25 NIV) -<>- "The man who keeps busy helping the man below him won't have time to envy the man above him." - Henrietta Mears _(__)_ V '-e e -'__,--.__) (o_o) ) \. /___. | ||| _)/_)/ gnv//_(/_(/_( >Missed Opportunities (By Alan Smith) The story is told of a young man who wished to marry the farmer's beautiful daughter. He went to the farmer to ask his permission. The farmer looked him over and responded, "Son, go stand out in that field and I'm going to release three bulls, one at a time. If you can catch the tail of any one of the three bulls, you can marry my daughter." The young man stood in the pasture awaiting the first bull. The barn door opened and out ran the biggest, meanest-looking bull he had ever seen. He decided that one of the next bulls had to be a better choice than this one, so he ran over to the side and let the bull pass through the pasture out the back gate. The barn door opened again. Unbelievable. He had never seen anything so big and fierce in his life. It stood - pawing the ground, grunting, slinging slobber - as it eyed him. Whatever the next bull was like, it had to be a better choice than this one. He ran to the fence and let the bull pass through the pasture, out the back gate. The door opened a third time. A smile came across his face. This was the weakest, scrawniest little bull he had ever seen. This one was his bull. As the bull came running by, he positioned himself just right and jumped at just the exact moment. He grabbed... but the bull had no tail! Life is full of opportunities. Some will be easy to take advantage of, some will be difficult. But once we let them pass (often in hopes of something better), those opportunities may never again be available. The same thing is also true of opportunities to serve Christ. God often opens doors -- opportunities to speak up for Him, opportunities to minister to someone who is hurting or in need, opportunities to make an influence on the world around us. If we allow them to pass by (perhaps because we are waiting for something easier to come along), we may miss out on them altogether. "Continue praying, keeping alert, and always thanking God. Also pray for us that God will give us an opportunity to tell people his message." (Col. 4:2-3a, NCV) "Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith." (Gal. 6:10). May you take advantage of the doors God opens for you this day! 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 ========================================================== , , /////| ///// | ///// | |~~~| | | |===| |/| | B |/| | | I | | | | B | | | | L | / | E | / |===|/ jgs '---' >-->I Love to Tell the Story A Cappella by Chris Rupp https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPtzKT-JLw0 I love to tell the story of unseen things above, Of Jesus and His glory, of Jesus and His love. I love to tell the story, because I know ’tis true; It satisfies my longings as nothing else can do. I love to tell the story, ’twill be my theme in glory, To tell the old, old story of Jesus and His love. I love to tell the story; more wonderful it seems Than all the golden fancies of all our golden dreams. I love to tell the story, it did so much for me; And that is just the reason I tell it now to thee. I love to tell the story, ’twill be my theme in glory, To tell the old, old story of Jesus and His love. I love to tell the story; ’tis pleasant to repeat what seems, Each time I tell it, more wonderfully sweet. I love to tell the story, for some have never heard The message of salvation from God’s own holy Word. I love to tell the story, ’twill be my theme in glory, To tell the old, old story of Jesus and His love. I love to tell the story, for those who know it best Seem hungering and thirsting to hear it like the rest. And when, in scenes of glory, I sing the new, new song, ’Twill be the old, old story that I have loved so long. written by: Arabella Katherine Hankey, 1866 -<>- * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * arm * >The Heart of a Child Matthew 18:4 "I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever humbles himself like one of these children is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven." When we are children there's a part of us that is open to love, and faith and trust. Through a little child's laughter and teary eyes we grow older and that part of us dies. Innocence lost, is so hard to regain. We get forgiven but hold on to the pain. But Jesus said to the crowd roaring wild; "Come to me with the heart of a child." It's so hard to open ourselves up to others, we're afraid to trust our own sisters and brothers. But there is a love so costly and dear, a love strong enough to cast out fear. Let's take off our masks and drop the facade and live like the children of the Living God. Take a chance, you may be betrayed if you risk it all but He'll be there to catch you when you slip and fall. There's a holy laughter, and tears so pure, there's an innocence that will always endure. There's a dream and vision, an endless sea, the tingling of life in a heart set free. Nothing to prove, no possessions to hold but a joy and peace more precious than gold. It's a beautiful place, fiery and wild when we return to the heart of the child. Remember that our Father to whom we pray considers us His children each day and like little children we must learn to rely on the love of our Father who reigns on high. So much prejudice to forget and unlearn, it's the heart of the child for which we yearn. We can't enter heaven with a heart defiled, it must change through Jesus to the heart of the child. -<>- __ /_/\/\ \_\ / /_/ \ \_\/\ \ \_\/ unknown >Our Safety Net The Lord is our safety net, Without Him where would we be, He watches from His throne room, As we come on bended knee. He delights in our friendship, He walks with us every day, If only we paid closer attention, And thanked Him when we pray. We may have many problems, That turn our hearts away, But trusting in His promises, Will keep the devil away. We seek Him when we're troubled, We need compassion as we grow, And He surely will help us, His kindness to bestow. It may not be tomorrow, There's lessons to be learned, We may have to cross a raging river, That always brings greater concern. But when we finally conquer, The bumps in Life's road, We will have our Savior's peace, And gone is our heavy load. He is our Rock, our Safety net, His arms are open wide, He invites us to come on in, With Him, forever, to abide. ~ Eva May Young ~ 5-12-06 >Updated FUN STUFF URLS - Oh Yeah Shangy! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.ShangralaFamilyFun.com/urls.html FUN URLS ---------------------------------------------------------------------- -->ShangyFunList AD RATES: $25 will get your a message (of up to 40 words) out to all web site list readers. Email me to secure dates. 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