Good Things

by E. Christian, McAlester, OK
GOD SPEAKS TO US THROUGH HIS HOLY WORD
Jesus Prays for All Believers (that includes you and me if we believe).

20 “I do not pray for these alone (His disciples), but also for those who will believe in Me through their word; 21 that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they also may be one in Us, that the world may believe that You sent Me. 22 And the glory which You gave Me I have given them, that they may be one just as We are one: 23 I in them, and You in Me; that they may be made perfect in one, and that the world may know that You have sent Me, and have loved them as You have loved Me." - John 17:20-23(New King James Version).

GOD'S PROMISE TO US FROM HIS HOLY WORD
26 So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith, 27 for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. - Galatians 3:26 -27(New International Version).

A QUOTE
A living sacrifice is a vital, living person: bursting with life, impulsive, creative, individualistic, eager - with all this put at God's disposal. - Mildred Bangs Wynkoop -

THOUGHTS TO REMEMBER
This came to me from Geneva:
Hope is like a bird that senses the dawn and carefully starts to sing while it is still dark. Anonymous

What counts most in life is what we do for others! - From Lists to Live By -

NOTES,br /> We had a light rain shower for a few minutes about the middle of the morning. It has been mostly cloudy the rest of the day. High temperature today was 68 degrees with a low temperature of 53 degrees. I had lunch with Charley. I went by Country Mart for some items and then to the post office. I lay down for my nap around 2:00 p.m. without a cat on my bed. They were all napping elswhere. I put food and treats out at 5:30 p.m. and sat out with the cats for 15 or 20 minutes. I do appreciate the e-mails that I receive. Curtis and Debra Schock have just returned from a visit to Illinois to family and friends. Debra, I must post your letter so your friends will know about your trip. Debra's letter will be at the end of the Good Things.
The cats are fine. Little Girl and Rascal are here in the den with me. The others around somewhere close. I worked in my office room a few minutes this evening. I had two helpers, Rascal and Smokey, lying on the desk watching me.
I hope everyone has a nice Wednesday! I will see you next time.
In Christian Love, Everett. ******************************************************************************************************************************************** Here is Debra's letter:

Hello My Friend:)
We are back from Illinois - definately Winter back there! The first night we arrived the snow fall overnight was 8 in., and how beautiful it was:) Like a Winter wonderland gathered on the trees. We checked in with our kids here in Oklahoma and they couldn't believe it - that day here was sunshine and 72!! A difference from the South to the North - but was sure a "pretty" welcome home to Illinois! We had an awesome getaway and the surprise for Curt's Mom's 80th birthday, just went so well. Curt knocked on the door and she opened the door with his face hidden by the flower bouquet and she said thanks and took the flowers, then saw Curt's face and he said, "happy 80th birthday, Mom" and she started to scream and cry at the same time - was such an awesome birthday surprise for her, to have her son - from Oklahoma - hand deliver her flowers on the day of her birthday. Still tears me up to see the look on her face - a gift in itself! We spent 2 days with her then went to see my Mom and my family and we all gathered at the ski resort for dinner on Saturday night - even had our grandson, Andrew with us that night (he lives in Illinois), then on Sunday we went to church with Mom and our Illinois church family was so happy to see us - then to one of my sister's home for Sunday dinner and then onto Rachel's (our oldest daughter and the 4 grandkids there) and spent the afternoon/night - then back on the road again to Oklahoma. Just such a Blessed time with Family and a nice getaway for just Curt and I!
We had our church family here, in our thoughts and was now catching up on the emails and of course reading of The Good Things and Pastor's Daily Messages. Have had a Bible study for a couple of hours with catching up from the scriptures/ministry messages from the 2 of you - a Blessed afternoon for sure. God Is Good - provided us with safe travels and the blessings of Family and Friends. So glad to read that you are feeling some better - the days get us down, when we are not at the best of health, but God is there to provide us comfort and healing. We just have to have the patience and allow him the time. THANKS for continuing the Good Things - was a blessing to have so many showing in my inbox:) Good health be with you, Everett and may the remainder of the week be blessed in more ways than you can begin to count!
In Christian Love and Friendship,
Debra