HI ALL,
I RETURN TO MY DR. TOMORROW TO FIND OUT WHEN, AND IF, I CAN RETURN TO WORK, AND IF SO, WHAT MY RESTRICTIONS ARE! I''M GETTING READY TO PUT UP THE NEW BLOG, FOR A DAILY BIBLE-STUDY/SPIRITUAL GROWTH PAGE.
A PLACE THAT WE CAN GO TO FOR POSITIVE DAILY INSPIRATION, DEVELOPMENT AND HOPEFULLY, GROWTH! IT WILL BE VERY INFORMAL, NEVER PUSHY, AND WITH NO AGENDA. JUST AN AREA WHERE CAN GO, POST NEEDS, CARES, CONCERNS, OR PRAYER REQUESTS FOR THOSE WHO DESIRE THEM, WITHOUT FEAR OF BEING JUDGED OR PUT DOWN.
I BELIEVE WE ALL NEED A PLACE TO GO, TO AIR OUT OUR CONFLICTS, DISCUSS POSSIBLE CONFLICT RESOLUTION, AND JUST "AIR OUT" THE FRUSTRATIONS OF DAILY LIVING, THAT BUILD UP!
WE DON'T ALWAYS NEED, OR WANT SOMEONE TO FIX IT FOR US, OR GIVE US, CANNED SCRIPTURAL ANSWERS. WE MENFOLK ARE BAD ABOUT ALWAYS WANTING TO "FIX" SOMETHING IMMEDIATELY, WHEN OUR BETTER HALVES JUST WANT TO SOUND IT OFF SOMEONE!
WE JUST NEED A PLACE FOR SOMEONE TO REALLY LISTEN!
MOST OF US ARE SMART ENOUGH TO FIGURE OUT WHAT WE NEED, SOMETIMES WE JUST NEED A PAIR OF EARS, SOMEONE TO REALLY HEAR US!
IF THIS INTERESTS YOU- DROP ON BY AS NEEDED. I'LL SEE WHAT NAMES ARE AVAILABLE, BUT ONE IS: THE OASIS, ANOTHER IS THE LISTENING POST!
ANY OTHERS WILL GLADLY BE ENTERTAINED. THIS WILL BE A WORK IN PROGRESS AND ANY AND ALL CONTRIBUTIONS WILL BE GLADLY ACCEPTED!
JOIN US SOON,
JOHN
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Friday, October 23, 2009
Pastor's Business Card
Pastor's Business Card
A new pastor was visiting in the homes of his parishioners. At one house it
seemed obvious that someone was at home, but no answer came to his repeated
knocks at the door.
Therefore, he took out a business card and wrote 'Revelation 3:20' on the
back of it and stuck it in the door.
When the offering was processed the following Sunday, he found that his card
had been returned. Added to it was this cryptic message, 'Genesis ' 3:10".
Reaching for his Bible to check out the citation, he broke up in gales of
laughter. Revelation 3:20 begins 'Behold, I stand at the door and knock..'
Genesis 3:10 reads, 'I heard your voice in the garden and I was afraid for I
was naked.'
Remember when the funniest jokes were the clean ones?
They still are! Pass it on
'A cheerful heart is good medicine' (Prov. 17:22)
Monday, October 19, 2009
SPIRITUAL GIANT/FULL OF FAITH!
SPIRITUAL GIANT, FULL OF FAITH!
I HAVE BEEN a Christian for a long time now, and recently have been discussing with Scarlet & others about starting a Bible study/Inspirational, Non-Denominational BLOG, for ALL people to post POSITIVE Insights, Thoughts, Concerns, Searching Questions, or Prayer Requests. An Open Forum for us to lift each other up, with POSITIVE ENERGY, LOVE and ENCOURAGEMENT. A Blog for us all to come to and Drink deeply of the Life-Giving Water that flows from its ROCK!! One of the main lessons we Christians learn is not to be controlled by CIRCUMSTANCES! That is the supposed the OPPOSITE of the Faith we are supposed to have, because circumstances and emotional responses can fool you! God supposedly always has an out for you! When He closes a door He ALWAYS opens a window, and I have experienced this many many times over the years!
A Lesson I had learned and learned well! I was a Spiritual Giant in My Walk of Faith!! NOT!!
Within one week, due to circumstances, I went from the Mountain Top with God, into the Valley of the Shadow of Death, Full of Faith no less than 5 or 6 times!! NOTHING CAN TOUCH ME; I AM A CHILD OF THE KING!
Well, this child, GOT HIS A__ KICKED!! I mean busted up, & tore up from the floor up kicked. Defeated in fact! I think I musta done some of those Shrooms Plain ol Bob was talkin’ bout!
I had bitched and moaned that nobody from work had called to check on my status, or just to say Hi! Especially since they knew I was on short term Disability after my last Stent. So, I was feeling pretty good until I got a call from my Nurse Manager about FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act) and applying for some jobs on-line at the Main Hospital prior to my return. This is what I thought I wanted to hear! Oh, Great man of Faith that I am, it hit me just the opposite: What if, she knows something, What if, What if! My own little pity party pooped!
The Devil is the doubt master, the king of what if’s. So I immediately called my head honcho boss and friend, and have not heard a word from him after a guarantee that I was a valuable asset, and “a” job was waiting as soon as I was released.
I did not hear from Employee Health or Human Resources AFTER SEVERAL VOICE MAILS HAD BEEN LEFT, before the weekend, or my Disability person dude, who would not even give me his phone extension, so I could call and check on my claim status! "I DON'T GIVE THAT OUT." I told him that sucked and that that was unacceptable as I paid premiums for 5 years, and I have had other "LEAD CLAIMS SPECIALISTS" AND ALL OF THEM, had given me their extensions! I now have a new claims examiner, and received two letters demanding more info! Ruh Roh...note to self- don't piss of the hand that is paying you!
SO……FAITH- 0, DEVIL & CIRCUMSTANCES- 1.
Monday comes and still not a word from anyone. I fire off another round of phone calls and get everyone I need to talk to on the first call! FAITH SWAGGER RETURNS!!! PRAYER WORKS! DON’T MESS WITH THE MAN OF GOD. I knew better. I should not have let the previous circumstances bother me, as I know God is ALWAYS faithful and has been for 30 years!
OK, so on Monday, I am flying high as HR and Employee Health both said, “Boy, You sure have a lot of people that want to see you return to work and keep you at LMC! Yep—STRUT, STRUT! I’m a Gamecock- (is that a sucky mascot and name or what?) My Father came up from Florida to watch me play my first game at SC, and everyone yelled “GO COCKS!” My Dad said he got up to leave-(being a man) and looked to see where to go, because he thought all the men had to leave! Like Father like Son!
Anywhoo- ONLY THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF "WHAT I HAD HEARD" HAD CHANGED. I DID NOT KNOW IF THE NEW EXAMINER WAS ASSIGNED TO ME CUZ I PISSED OFF THE NO EXTENSION DUDE, OR BECAUSE THEY HAD TO REOPEN MY CASE AND PAY MORE MONEY OUT! BUT JUST BECAUSE OF THOSE WORDS,- from the Hospital- MY FAITH HAD INCREASED AGAIN- SOARED ACTUALLY, SINCE MY PRIDE HAD BEEN RE-AFFIRMED & EGO STROKED! another way Satan works- through Flattery! HOWEVER: THE CIRCUMSTANCES- what was actually happening REMAINED THE SAME ALL ALONG!!! ONLY THE WORDS WERE CHANGED!
Actually, nothing had changed, except me hearing what I wanted to hear. It was based not on FAITH- But on the Circumstances and words! So now, I’m a Spiritual Giant once again! Why, I never doubted at all!
B.S. !!!!!!
MONDAY- SPIRITUAL GIANT OF FAITH AWAKENS, AFTER GREAT WEEKEND OF FOOTBALL!
GOES TO MAILBOX! 2 LETTERS IN MAILBOX!
1. We regret to inform you, D___n !!!!!! More documentation is needed, blab la, blab la.
2.Second letter, We have requested this info and you have very little time to respond…….....
FAITH BASED AGAIN, HIT ROCK BOTTOM EMOTIONALLY, AND I USUALLY NEVER GET UPSET AT THESE THINGS- I JUST HANDLE THEM AS THEY COME AND MOVE ON, BUT NOT RECENTLY!
NOW I REMEMBER THAT THE HR PERSON, DID SAY THEY HAD RECEIVED A REQUEST FOR “EXTRA” DOCUMENTATION FROM MY DOCTOR, BUT IT HAD ALREADY BEEN SENT TO DISABILITY COMPANY. IT MUST HAVE CROSSED IN THE MAIL! I REALIZED, ALL WAS IN ORDER ALL ALONG! SO WHY DID I GET 2 LETTERS SAYING MY DISABILITY HAD BEEN STOPPED??? WHO'S LYING, IT'S A CONSPIRACY AGAINST ME! NOT AT ALL- IT'S MERELY CIRCUMSTANCES THAT POP UP AND HAVE TO BE FACED. WITHOUT FEAR OR WORRY.
SOME GREAT LEADER, TO GUIDE US ON A SPIRITUAL PILGRIMAGE, HUH?
Up, down, up, down, but all the more reason to, always HUMBLE YOURSELVES BEFORE YOUR LEADER AND SOURCE OF YOUR INDIVIDUAL FAITH, WHOEVER HE/ SHE /IT MAY BE!
THE BEGINNING AND, ULTIMATELY THE END, OF OUR JOURNEY ON EARTH WILL COME.
FILLED WITH WHAT WE'VE LEARNED,& BECOME. Circumstantial evidence is usually no help in court- where judgment is passed. So why do we react to circumstances we cannot control? Because we are in fact still human, and since Pride goes before the fall, be careful of thinking too highly of yourself! Think of others first and usually circumstances will turn in your favor!
I CALLED MY FAMILY PHYSICIAN'S OFFICE (BEING THE MAN OF FAITH THAT I AM- (cough cough), AND HAVE TO GO SEE HIM AGAIN BEFORE TIME, TO GET THESE FORMS FILLED OUT AS THE HAVE STOPPED MY DISABILITY UNTIL DOCUMENTATION IS RECEIVED. HUMAN RESOURCES AND EMPLOYEE HEALTH LED ME TO BELIEVE EVERYTHING HAD ALREADY BEEN DONE AND APPROVED, SO I'M GLAD I FOLLOWED MY GUT AND CALLED MY DOCTOR!! MY ORIGINAL EXAMINER SAID ALL I NEEDED WAS A NOTE ON A PRESCRIPTION PAD FROM MY DOCTOR, WHICH WAS FAXED, SINCE I HAD JUST SEEN HIM. WELL, NOT ACCORDING TO THESE TWO LETTERS!
SO WHO'S RIGHT, WHAT SET OF CIRCUMSTANCES IS TRUE? WHY AM I HAVING TO DO EVERYTHING THAT OTHER PEOPLE ARE SUPPOSED TO BE DOING? IF I TREATED PATIENTS' LIKE THIS THEY COULD POSSIBLY DIE! WHERE IS THE WORK ETHIC OF TODAY? WAH, WAH, WHA, WHA, WHA!
ANOTHER SET OF CIRCUMSTANCES TO BE DEALT WITH. BUT ISN'T THAT WHAT LIFE IS? ONE SET OF CIRCUMSTANCES, TESTS AND TRAILS AFTER ANOTHER? BOTH GOOD AND BAD? ISN'T HOW WE REACT AND HANDLE EACH NEW SET A MEASURE OF OUR GROWTH, OUR CHARACTER?
WOW- WHAT A VENT! FACTS AND FAITH RULE...CIRCUMSTANCES CAN CHANGE BY THE HOUR.
WONDER WHAT TOMORROW WILL BRING? IS THAT WHY WE ARE TO LIVE FOR TODAY ONLY, BECAUSE TOMORROW WILL BRING ENOUGH TROUBLE AND PROBLEMS OF IT'S OWN?
J
I HAVE BEEN a Christian for a long time now, and recently have been discussing with Scarlet & others about starting a Bible study/Inspirational, Non-Denominational BLOG, for ALL people to post POSITIVE Insights, Thoughts, Concerns, Searching Questions, or Prayer Requests. An Open Forum for us to lift each other up, with POSITIVE ENERGY, LOVE and ENCOURAGEMENT. A Blog for us all to come to and Drink deeply of the Life-Giving Water that flows from its ROCK!! One of the main lessons we Christians learn is not to be controlled by CIRCUMSTANCES! That is the supposed the OPPOSITE of the Faith we are supposed to have, because circumstances and emotional responses can fool you! God supposedly always has an out for you! When He closes a door He ALWAYS opens a window, and I have experienced this many many times over the years!
A Lesson I had learned and learned well! I was a Spiritual Giant in My Walk of Faith!! NOT!!
Within one week, due to circumstances, I went from the Mountain Top with God, into the Valley of the Shadow of Death, Full of Faith no less than 5 or 6 times!! NOTHING CAN TOUCH ME; I AM A CHILD OF THE KING!
Well, this child, GOT HIS A__ KICKED!! I mean busted up, & tore up from the floor up kicked. Defeated in fact! I think I musta done some of those Shrooms Plain ol Bob was talkin’ bout!
I had bitched and moaned that nobody from work had called to check on my status, or just to say Hi! Especially since they knew I was on short term Disability after my last Stent. So, I was feeling pretty good until I got a call from my Nurse Manager about FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act) and applying for some jobs on-line at the Main Hospital prior to my return. This is what I thought I wanted to hear! Oh, Great man of Faith that I am, it hit me just the opposite: What if, she knows something, What if, What if! My own little pity party pooped!
The Devil is the doubt master, the king of what if’s. So I immediately called my head honcho boss and friend, and have not heard a word from him after a guarantee that I was a valuable asset, and “a” job was waiting as soon as I was released.
I did not hear from Employee Health or Human Resources AFTER SEVERAL VOICE MAILS HAD BEEN LEFT, before the weekend, or my Disability person dude, who would not even give me his phone extension, so I could call and check on my claim status! "I DON'T GIVE THAT OUT." I told him that sucked and that that was unacceptable as I paid premiums for 5 years, and I have had other "LEAD CLAIMS SPECIALISTS" AND ALL OF THEM, had given me their extensions! I now have a new claims examiner, and received two letters demanding more info! Ruh Roh...note to self- don't piss of the hand that is paying you!
SO……FAITH- 0, DEVIL & CIRCUMSTANCES- 1.
Monday comes and still not a word from anyone. I fire off another round of phone calls and get everyone I need to talk to on the first call! FAITH SWAGGER RETURNS!!! PRAYER WORKS! DON’T MESS WITH THE MAN OF GOD. I knew better. I should not have let the previous circumstances bother me, as I know God is ALWAYS faithful and has been for 30 years!
OK, so on Monday, I am flying high as HR and Employee Health both said, “Boy, You sure have a lot of people that want to see you return to work and keep you at LMC! Yep—STRUT, STRUT! I’m a Gamecock- (is that a sucky mascot and name or what?) My Father came up from Florida to watch me play my first game at SC, and everyone yelled “GO COCKS!” My Dad said he got up to leave-(being a man) and looked to see where to go, because he thought all the men had to leave! Like Father like Son!
Anywhoo- ONLY THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF "WHAT I HAD HEARD" HAD CHANGED. I DID NOT KNOW IF THE NEW EXAMINER WAS ASSIGNED TO ME CUZ I PISSED OFF THE NO EXTENSION DUDE, OR BECAUSE THEY HAD TO REOPEN MY CASE AND PAY MORE MONEY OUT! BUT JUST BECAUSE OF THOSE WORDS,- from the Hospital- MY FAITH HAD INCREASED AGAIN- SOARED ACTUALLY, SINCE MY PRIDE HAD BEEN RE-AFFIRMED & EGO STROKED! another way Satan works- through Flattery! HOWEVER: THE CIRCUMSTANCES- what was actually happening REMAINED THE SAME ALL ALONG!!! ONLY THE WORDS WERE CHANGED!
Actually, nothing had changed, except me hearing what I wanted to hear. It was based not on FAITH- But on the Circumstances and words! So now, I’m a Spiritual Giant once again! Why, I never doubted at all!
B.S. !!!!!!
MONDAY- SPIRITUAL GIANT OF FAITH AWAKENS, AFTER GREAT WEEKEND OF FOOTBALL!
GOES TO MAILBOX! 2 LETTERS IN MAILBOX!
1. We regret to inform you, D___n !!!!!! More documentation is needed, blab la, blab la.
2.Second letter, We have requested this info and you have very little time to respond…….....
FAITH BASED AGAIN, HIT ROCK BOTTOM EMOTIONALLY, AND I USUALLY NEVER GET UPSET AT THESE THINGS- I JUST HANDLE THEM AS THEY COME AND MOVE ON, BUT NOT RECENTLY!
NOW I REMEMBER THAT THE HR PERSON, DID SAY THEY HAD RECEIVED A REQUEST FOR “EXTRA” DOCUMENTATION FROM MY DOCTOR, BUT IT HAD ALREADY BEEN SENT TO DISABILITY COMPANY. IT MUST HAVE CROSSED IN THE MAIL! I REALIZED, ALL WAS IN ORDER ALL ALONG! SO WHY DID I GET 2 LETTERS SAYING MY DISABILITY HAD BEEN STOPPED??? WHO'S LYING, IT'S A CONSPIRACY AGAINST ME! NOT AT ALL- IT'S MERELY CIRCUMSTANCES THAT POP UP AND HAVE TO BE FACED. WITHOUT FEAR OR WORRY.
SOME GREAT LEADER, TO GUIDE US ON A SPIRITUAL PILGRIMAGE, HUH?
Up, down, up, down, but all the more reason to, always HUMBLE YOURSELVES BEFORE YOUR LEADER AND SOURCE OF YOUR INDIVIDUAL FAITH, WHOEVER HE/ SHE /IT MAY BE!
THE BEGINNING AND, ULTIMATELY THE END, OF OUR JOURNEY ON EARTH WILL COME.
FILLED WITH WHAT WE'VE LEARNED,& BECOME. Circumstantial evidence is usually no help in court- where judgment is passed. So why do we react to circumstances we cannot control? Because we are in fact still human, and since Pride goes before the fall, be careful of thinking too highly of yourself! Think of others first and usually circumstances will turn in your favor!
I CALLED MY FAMILY PHYSICIAN'S OFFICE (BEING THE MAN OF FAITH THAT I AM- (cough cough), AND HAVE TO GO SEE HIM AGAIN BEFORE TIME, TO GET THESE FORMS FILLED OUT AS THE HAVE STOPPED MY DISABILITY UNTIL DOCUMENTATION IS RECEIVED. HUMAN RESOURCES AND EMPLOYEE HEALTH LED ME TO BELIEVE EVERYTHING HAD ALREADY BEEN DONE AND APPROVED, SO I'M GLAD I FOLLOWED MY GUT AND CALLED MY DOCTOR!! MY ORIGINAL EXAMINER SAID ALL I NEEDED WAS A NOTE ON A PRESCRIPTION PAD FROM MY DOCTOR, WHICH WAS FAXED, SINCE I HAD JUST SEEN HIM. WELL, NOT ACCORDING TO THESE TWO LETTERS!
SO WHO'S RIGHT, WHAT SET OF CIRCUMSTANCES IS TRUE? WHY AM I HAVING TO DO EVERYTHING THAT OTHER PEOPLE ARE SUPPOSED TO BE DOING? IF I TREATED PATIENTS' LIKE THIS THEY COULD POSSIBLY DIE! WHERE IS THE WORK ETHIC OF TODAY? WAH, WAH, WHA, WHA, WHA!
ANOTHER SET OF CIRCUMSTANCES TO BE DEALT WITH. BUT ISN'T THAT WHAT LIFE IS? ONE SET OF CIRCUMSTANCES, TESTS AND TRAILS AFTER ANOTHER? BOTH GOOD AND BAD? ISN'T HOW WE REACT AND HANDLE EACH NEW SET A MEASURE OF OUR GROWTH, OUR CHARACTER?
WOW- WHAT A VENT! FACTS AND FAITH RULE...CIRCUMSTANCES CAN CHANGE BY THE HOUR.
WONDER WHAT TOMORROW WILL BRING? IS THAT WHY WE ARE TO LIVE FOR TODAY ONLY, BECAUSE TOMORROW WILL BRING ENOUGH TROUBLE AND PROBLEMS OF IT'S OWN?
J
Thursday, October 15, 2009
CLASSES AVAILABLE: LIMITED SPACE!!!!!
Fall Classes for Women at
THE ADULT LEARNING CENTER
REGISTRATION MUST BE COMPLETED
By Thursday September 30, 2009
NOTE: DUE TO THE COMPLEXITY AND DIFFICULTY LEVEL
OF THEIR CONTENTS, CLASS SIZES WILL BE LIMITED TO 8 PARTICIPANTS MAXIMUM.
Class 1
Up in Winter, Down in Summer - How to Adjust a Thermostat
Step by Step, with Slide Presentation.
Meets 4 wks, Monday and Wednesday for 2 hrs beginning at 7:00 PM..
Class 2
Which Takes More Energy - Putting the Toilet Seat Down, or Bitching About It for 3 Hours?
Round Table Discussion.
Meets 2 weeks, Saturday 12:00 for 2 hours.
Class 3
Is It Possible To Drive Past a Wal-Mart Without Stopping?--Group Debate.
Meets 4 weeks, Saturday 10:00 PM for 2 hours.
Class 4
Fundamental Differences Between a Purse and a Suitcase--Pictures and Explanatory Graphics.
Meets Saturdays at 2:00 PM for 3 weeks.
Class 5
Curling Irons--Can They Levitate and Fly Into The Bathroom Cabinet?
Examples on Video.
Meets 4 weeks, Tuesday and Thursday for 2 hours beginning
At 7:00 PM
Class 6
How to Ask Questions During Commercials and Be Quiet During the Program
Help Line Support and Support Groups.
Meets 4 Weeks, Friday and Sunday 7:00 PM
Class 7
Can a Bath Be Taken Without 14 Different Kinds of Soaps and Shampoos?
Open Forum.
Monday at 8:00 PM, 2 hours.
Class 8
Health Watch--They Make Medicine for PMS - USE IT!
Three nights; Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 7:00 PM for 2 hours.
Class 9
I Was Wrong and He Was Right!--Real Life Testimonials.
Tuesdays at 6:00 PM Location to be determined.
Class 10
How to Parallel Park In Less Than 20 Minutes Without an Insurance Claim.
Driving Simulations.
4 weeks, Saturday's noon, 2 hours.
Class 11
Learning to Live--How to Apply Brakes Without Throwing Passengers Through the Windshield.
Tuesdays at 7:00 PM, location to be determined
Class 12
How to Shop by Yourself.
Meets 4 wks, Tuesday and Thursday for 2 hours beginning at 7:00 PM.
Upon completion of any of the above courses, diplomas will be issued to the survivors. *
*- UNKNOWN AUTHOR- RECEIVED VIA E-MAIL 10/14/09
YES, I AM READY FOR ANY AND ALL FALLOUT FROM MY FEMALE FRIENDS WHO MAY READ THIS! YES, I DESERVE IT, BUT DADGUMMIT, TO QUOTE LARRY THE CABLE GUY:
"I DON'T CARE WHO YOU ARE, THAT'S FUNNY RIGHT THERE!"
J
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
BIBLE CELL PHONE
This really makes you think.
When Jesus died on the cross, he was thinking of you !
This is pretty neat.
Ever wonder what would happen if we treated our Bible like we treat our cell phone?
What if we carried it around in our purses or pockets?
What if we flipped through it several time a day?
What if we turned back to go get it if we forgot it?
What if we used it to receive messages from the text?
What if we treated it like we couldn't live without it?
What if we gave it to kids as gifts?
What if we used it when we traveled?
What if we used it in case of emergency?
This is something to make you go....hmm...where is my Bible?
YOU'D NEVER RUN OUT OF MINUTES BECAUSE WE HAVE THE ETERNAL CALLING PLAN!
NO ROAMING FEES----- EVER
EVERY other Believer on Earth Past, Present and Future that believed in Jesus would be in your Calling Plan.
Oh, and one more thing.
Unlike our cell phone, we don't have to worry about our Bible being disconnected because Jesus already paid the bill.
Makes you stop and think 'where are my priorities? And no dropped calls!
You wouldn't even have to dial to talk directly to God! Talk about Speed Dial!
Trust in the Lord and *ASAP (Always Say A Prayer)
STOP: S top, T hink, O bserve, P ray
Have a blessed and wonderful day!
Knock, Knock: I knocked at heaven's door this morning. God asked me..'My child, what can I do for you?' And I said, 'Father, please protect and bless the person reading this message.' God smiled and answered...'Request granted'. If you believe, send this to seven people and the one who sent it to you. By doing this, you have succeeded in praying for eight people today. 'Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.'
Ever wonder what would happen if we treated our Bible like we treat our cell phone?
What if we carried it around in our purses or pockets?
What if we flipped through it several time a day?
What if we turned back to go get it if we forgot it?
What if we used it to receive messages from the text?
What if we treated it like we couldn't live without it?
What if we gave it to kids as gifts?
What if we used it when we traveled?
What if we used it in case of emergency?
This is something to make you go....hmm...where is my Bible?
YOU'D NEVER RUN OUT OF MINUTES BECAUSE WE HAVE THE ETERNAL CALLING PLAN!
NO ROAMING FEES----- EVER
EVERY other Believer on Earth Past, Present and Future that believed in Jesus would be in your Calling Plan.
Oh, and one more thing.
Unlike our cell phone, we don't have to worry about our Bible being disconnected because Jesus already paid the bill.
Makes you stop and think 'where are my priorities? And no dropped calls!
You wouldn't even have to dial to talk directly to God! Talk about Speed Dial!
Trust in the Lord and *ASAP (Always Say A Prayer)
STOP: S top, T hink, O bserve, P ray
Have a blessed and wonderful day!
Knock, Knock: I knocked at heaven's door this morning. God asked me..'My child, what can I do for you?' And I said, 'Father, please protect and bless the person reading this message.' God smiled and answered...'Request granted'. If you believe, send this to seven people and the one who sent it to you. By doing this, you have succeeded in praying for eight people today. 'Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.'
NEWS FLASH:
This just in . . .
Obama wins the Heisman Trophy after watching a college football game!!!
Obama wins the Heisman Trophy after watching a college football game!!!
When Jesus died on the cross, he was thinking of you !
Meet me at the Oasis! Coming Soon to a Blog near You!
Monday, October 12, 2009
NEW BLOG
HI ALL,
I JUST GOT THE COMPUTER BACK UP AFTER ONE OF THOSE WEIRD CRASHES!
We are discussing a name for a Bible study/ Blog site for our Blogging Family and this is what I posted for Scarlet. Please feel free to leave any thoughts, suggestions or ideas. Any and all are welcomed at this stage. Looking forward to our new endeavor. It is open to all, and there will be no agenda or pressure. Just a place to go for quick refreshment and encouragement, as well as a place to share any Prayer requests etc.
SCARLET, THANKS SO MUCH FOR HELPING KICK THIS OFF! ALSO, IF ANYONE ELSE WOULD LIKE TO POST AND HELP REFER TO THE STUDY ONCE WE GET STARTED, JUST LET US KNOW!
Click for Scarlets direct link to Scarlet's page: AND LET HER KNOW IF YOU ARE INTERESTED.
We will come up with ONE date for all interested to Host a Post!
Scarlet,
I woke up at 6:00 am. I have been sleeping till 11:00 am or so after going to bed at 1:00- 3:00 am! I had prayed before going to sleep, and when I woke up I went ahead and did my morning devotion, and just kinda asked God about our Study. He has been kinda quiet lately and That Morning's Devotion was entitled: GOD'S SILENCES: NOW WHAT? It basically said when God is not speaking, He is trusting you more than ever to do what He has already taught you. He will answer Prayer, but His silence means He is bringing you into a more intimate relationship of trust with Him. I literally cried after all the Health junk, Not Working, Not Knowing what is going to happen next etc., and our new endeavor!!!!!
It reaffirmed that God is ALWAYS there, and you should never go by FEELINGS or EMOTIONS as they can change and fluctuate so dramatically: if you LOOK at circumstances, verses the fact that God always has a master plan and it is not contingent on natural circumstances. I know some will think I'm crazy, but that is what awaits us in the Spiritual rather than the Carnal or Natural life!
So,This just dropped into my head in "out of the Blue." Not!
The Oasis
or
Spring Of Life.....
Come and sit in the shade of the Oasis or Spring of Life. Take a sip of the Cold Refreshing Living Water. Feel the Power of the Water of the Spirit: that calms, refreshes, cleanses, teaches and restores our Peace and Tranquility.
Life is journey, into the unknown. If you are asking the usual questions of, Why am I here? Why was I created? What is my purpose? Where am I going? OR:
Life is an eternal journey, usually into the unknown. If you are seeking, searching for meaning, answers, truth, knowledge, or just a place to rest; why not start here?
It's as good a place as any, to be among friends that are on the same journey.
ALL are welcome. Sit, drink ,rest, without judgment or pressure. Just take what you need for YOUR journey, and know that you are Loved, and not alone.
We can of course condense this, but I think it should be in the header just under the Title.
What thinkest thou? (Old King James)- LOL.
What do you think? (NIV)
Is this OK? (The Message)
Whodababydaddy) (Juan's version)
J
Let me know Senorita, and we will come up with a start date, and I'll have to check Blogger to see if name (whichever one) is taken. I'll just start with a generic page, nothing fancy. If you will post the initial Name and date once we decide, more people will see it; and anyone else that would like to post it GREAT!- That will get the word and link out to more people. We can come up with one post, for anyone that would like to help and do it on the same day.....and if it's just you and I --That's cool too as this is God's work- not ours!
Be praying!
I JUST GOT THE COMPUTER BACK UP AFTER ONE OF THOSE WEIRD CRASHES!
We are discussing a name for a Bible study/ Blog site for our Blogging Family and this is what I posted for Scarlet. Please feel free to leave any thoughts, suggestions or ideas. Any and all are welcomed at this stage. Looking forward to our new endeavor. It is open to all, and there will be no agenda or pressure. Just a place to go for quick refreshment and encouragement, as well as a place to share any Prayer requests etc.
SCARLET, THANKS SO MUCH FOR HELPING KICK THIS OFF! ALSO, IF ANYONE ELSE WOULD LIKE TO POST AND HELP REFER TO THE STUDY ONCE WE GET STARTED, JUST LET US KNOW!
Click for Scarlets direct link to Scarlet's page: AND LET HER KNOW IF YOU ARE INTERESTED.
We will come up with ONE date for all interested to Host a Post!
Scarlet,
I woke up at 6:00 am. I have been sleeping till 11:00 am or so after going to bed at 1:00- 3:00 am! I had prayed before going to sleep, and when I woke up I went ahead and did my morning devotion, and just kinda asked God about our Study. He has been kinda quiet lately and That Morning's Devotion was entitled: GOD'S SILENCES: NOW WHAT? It basically said when God is not speaking, He is trusting you more than ever to do what He has already taught you. He will answer Prayer, but His silence means He is bringing you into a more intimate relationship of trust with Him. I literally cried after all the Health junk, Not Working, Not Knowing what is going to happen next etc., and our new endeavor!!!!!
It reaffirmed that God is ALWAYS there, and you should never go by FEELINGS or EMOTIONS as they can change and fluctuate so dramatically: if you LOOK at circumstances, verses the fact that God always has a master plan and it is not contingent on natural circumstances. I know some will think I'm crazy, but that is what awaits us in the Spiritual rather than the Carnal or Natural life!
So,This just dropped into my head in "out of the Blue." Not!
The Oasis
or
Spring Of Life.....
Come and sit in the shade of the Oasis or Spring of Life. Take a sip of the Cold Refreshing Living Water. Feel the Power of the Water of the Spirit: that calms, refreshes, cleanses, teaches and restores our Peace and Tranquility.
Life is journey, into the unknown. If you are asking the usual questions of, Why am I here? Why was I created? What is my purpose? Where am I going? OR:
Life is an eternal journey, usually into the unknown. If you are seeking, searching for meaning, answers, truth, knowledge, or just a place to rest; why not start here?
It's as good a place as any, to be among friends that are on the same journey.
ALL are welcome. Sit, drink ,rest, without judgment or pressure. Just take what you need for YOUR journey, and know that you are Loved, and not alone.
We can of course condense this, but I think it should be in the header just under the Title.
What thinkest thou? (Old King James)- LOL.
What do you think? (NIV)
Is this OK? (The Message)
Whodababydaddy) (Juan's version)
J
Let me know Senorita, and we will come up with a start date, and I'll have to check Blogger to see if name (whichever one) is taken. I'll just start with a generic page, nothing fancy. If you will post the initial Name and date once we decide, more people will see it; and anyone else that would like to post it GREAT!- That will get the word and link out to more people. We can come up with one post, for anyone that would like to help and do it on the same day.....and if it's just you and I --That's cool too as this is God's work- not ours!
Be praying!
Thursday, October 8, 2009
BIBLE STUDY/PRAYER REQUESTS/DAILY DEVOTIONS
WOULD YOU LIKE TO GO OUT ON A LIMB?
REACH FOR THE CLOUDS?
OK, OK, ENOUGH ALREADY RIGHT? BUT SERIOUSLY FOLKS:
There has been some discussion about possibly starting an on-line Bible Study right here on Blogger. I used to have another site devoted to Christian only material but it never had much traffic-(neither does this one, but) and it's a big butt: if there is enough interest, I will gladly post an easy to access, quick but useful Bible Study.
I have taught Adult Bible study in Homes and at Church and Facilitated many Programs, over the past 20 years.
While I am NOT a Bible authority by any means, I still think in our fast paced, action packed, full speed society of today, that an easy to read, quick Daily/Weekly Study may prove useful. It can be tailored in any fashion we like. We can do a Word study, Chapter Study, Theme/Meme etc. Marriage, Faith, Character or any topic we desire. We can post as well as start threads on certain topics of interest that can be posted to at our leisure, since there are really no time constraints, and we can continue with a different topic for others.
It can be as simple as a click for a verse/prayer of the day, or as in-depth as we want it to be. There are already a lot of sites that offer this type of material, however if we are already following a group of Blogs, why don't we just incorporate one of our own? A quick link and Boom, you're there! No adds, no pressure.
Linger as long as you want, or cut, copy, paste, print the daily verse/study and take off out the door. Read it at the red light or when you get time at the office. Then you can reflect and if you'd like: Respond!
It always seems that a Biblical question or comment garners a lot of discussion on Blogs that have a good deal of Followers, like mi Amiga SCARLET'S- more than a feeling. She has expressed an interest, so if you would like let me know via a post on her Blog, and anyone else that would like to host a quick poll amongst your readers to see if there is enough interest. If there is, I can just create another quick Blog on Blogger: and if anyone knows a better format-please let me know, and we'll get started!
NONDENOMINATIONAL- BUT BIBLE BASED TEACHING BASED ON THE HOLY BIBLE. OF COURSE, ALL & EVERYONE ARE WELCOME, AS WELL AS ALL IDEAS AND OPINIONS. WE CAN THEN DISCUSS FORMAT AND MORPH AS WE NEED TO!
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
KNOW YOUR SHROOMS!
I TRIED TO MAKE THE MUSHROOM DISH ON SCARLET'S SITE WITH THESE!
I WOKE UP IN TEXAS WITH A MIDGET AND A YAK!
I HAVE SOME REALLY COOL THINGS I'M WORKING ON- INCLUDING MY FOUR WORDS!
YOU REMEMBER THAT MEME DON'T YOU? THE ONE FROM A FEW MONTHS BACK-LOL!
FOR NOW I JUST WANT TO LEAVE A LITTLE THOUGHT FOR US, AS I STRUGGLE WITH THIS BLOOD PRESSURE PROBLEM, AND CURRENT WORK SITUATION.
POSSIBLE DISABILITY!
HELPING ME FACE THIS TRIAL AND TEST BY FIRE I HAVE RELIED HEAVILY ON MY FAITH, AS I ALWAYS "TRY" TO DO. I WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL OF YOU WHO HAVE PRAYED SO DILIGENTLY AND I'D LIKE TO LEAVE A LITTLE STATEMENT FOR ALL OF US TO THINK ABOUT NO MATTER OUR RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION OR BELIEF.
DON'T JUST LEARN ABOUT THE BOOK OF THE LORD:
BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY
LEARN ABOUT THE LORD OF THE BOOK!
IN REAL ESTATE THE SAYING IS WHAT?
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION
IN MATTERS OF FAITH I THINK IT SHOULD BE:
RELATION, RELATION RELATION!
A PERSONAL AND GROWING RELATIONSHIP, CULTURED AND MAINTAINED LIKE ANY FRIENDSHIP, HAS HELD ME IN GOOD STEAD DURING THESE VERY TYING TIMES.
IF YOU ARE FACING ADVERSITY OR TRYING TIMES: WHY NOT
TRY IT?
IT WORKS FOR ME, AND ESPECIALLY WORKS, BECAUSE I HAVE FRIENDS LIKE YOU!
THANKS FRIENDS,
JOHN
Saturday, October 3, 2009
PICTURE TEST
I'M GOING TO POST A PIC OR TWO TO SEE IF YOU CAN SEE THEM.
IT'S COOL LIVING ON SUNSHINE DRIVE WITH THE FREEDOM WE HAVE EVEN IF THERE IS NO ELECTRICITY!
1. Duh, Street sign.
2. Bird Feather-again duh!
3. More Interesting- this is a bird kill left by a Hawk that has just moved in. I've found 2 dead birds and the Squirrels are freaking. So far I have only caught long distant poor quality pics of him/her. The screech is awesome, and the Power they project is cool! They are starting to nest by the little pond/depression where I get most of my pictures. I hope I can capture some action!
4. Some Critters' old House?
Friday, October 2, 2009
LET THE BIG DOG EAT
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