Good Things

by Everett Christian, McAlester, OK
Saturday, December 24, 2011

GOD SPEAKS TO US THROUGH HIS HOLY WORD,br /> 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” 13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, 14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”
15 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.” 16 So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. 17 When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, 18 and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. 19 But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. 20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told. - Luke 2:8-20(New International Version).

GOD'S PROMISE TO US FROM HIS HOLY WORD
7 For none of us lives for ourselves alone, and none of us dies for ourselves alone. 8 If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. - Romans 14:7-8(New International Version).

A QUOTE
If you have made mistakes, there is always another chance for you. You may have a fresh start any moment you choose, for this thing we call "failure" is not the falling down, but the staying down. - Mary Pickford -

THOUGHTS TO REMEMBER
The person who never makes mistakes loses a great many chances to learn something. - From Reminisce Magazie -
There's less shame in falling than in failing to rise. - From Reminisce Magazine -
,br /> NOTES
Today has been partly cloudy in McAlester, Oklahoma, with a high temperature of 45 degrees and a low temperature of 21 degrees. My housecleaning came at 11:15 a.m. and cleaned. While she was cleaning the house I went to the post office and then to the Meeting Place for lunch by myself. Taco Bob's was closed today. Flonnie and I used to go to the Meeting Place for breakfast almost every Monday morning. I eat breakfast at home now and eat lunch at Taco Bob's so I don't get an opportunity to go to the Meeting Place very often so I took that opportunity today. They still remember me there. While I was out I went to the Petsense store, Walmart and then to the cemetery before coming home. I took a nap this afternoon. Beau and Smokey napped with me today. Around 3:30 p.m. I made another trip to the post office to mail a letter. Well, I had e-mails from 12 people today wanting to keep receiving the Good Things. There were too many e-mails to share with you. I think I will continue to do the Good Things in the new year as long as I feel like it. If you want to continue to receive the Good Things in the new year, be sure to let me know by December 31. I will not continue to send them to you if you don't let me know that you want them. I am by myself tonight as for as having human company but I do have 8 cats to keep me company. My daughter, Treva, will be here tomorrow afternoon. We will go to Oklahoma City on Monday and return on Tuesday. You probably wil not receive the Good Things again for 2 or 3 days.
The cats are fine. Little Girl is on the back of the couch. Emmy and Leo were here with me a little while ago.
To Everyone I wish you a Wonderful Merry Christmas! I will see you next time,
In Christian Love, Everett.