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Archive for October 2009

October 24, 2009

GOOD THINGS

By Everett Christian, Moore, OK

 
 
 
 
GOOD THINGS
Saturday, October 24, 2009
 
 
GOD SPEAKS TO US THROUGH HIS HOLY WORD
 
20 “If your enemies are hungry, feed them.
      If they are thirsty, give them something to drink.
   In doing this, you will heap
      burning coals of shame on their heads.”
21 Don’t let evil conquer you, but conquer evil by doing good.
- Romans 12:20-21(New Living Translation).
 
 
 
GOD'S PROMISE TO US FROM HIS HOLY WORD
 
12 But to all who believed him (Jesus) and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God. 13 They are reborn—not with a physical birth resulting from human passion or plan, but a birth that comes from God.  - John 1:12-13(New Living Translation).
 
 
 
A QUOTE
 
The Bible tells us to love our neighbors and also to love our enemies - probably because generally they are the same people.
- G. K. Chesterton -
 
 
 
THOUGHTS TO REMEMBER
 
If you want peace of mind, don't give anyone a piece of yours.
- From Reminisce Magazine -
 
It's all right letting yourself go as long as you can get yourself back.
- From Reminisce Magazine -
 
 
 
NOTES
 
Today has been mostly sunny in Moore, Oklahoma with a few clouds sometimes.  High temperatures were near 70 degrees.  I had lunch at home.  I went to Crest Food Store this afternoon.  I sat outside a while this afternoon.  I talked to my brother, Charles, this afternoon.  There is not much change in Clariece.  She just lies there and opens her eyes once in a while.  Their three children are all with them this week end. 
 
The cats are fine.  When I go out in the yard and walk around they go with me and stay outside as long as I am out.  Some will run and play and one or two will usually come and stay near me.  When I come back inside most of them will come with me.  They are really people cats when they get to know you.  Leo and Rascal took a nap with me this afternoon.  Beau is now asleep in the computer chair.
 
At 7:30 p.m. skies are partly cloudy with a temperature of 63 degrees.  Have a wonderful Sunday!  I will see you next time.
 
In sincere Christian Love, Everett.
 
 
 
 

 

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Poetry Contest

Wordchimes.com(WC), in order to introduce new poets to the site, is offering a poetry contest for anyone not a current member of WC.

Topic:  a holiday which occurs between Sept. 21 and Dec. 21.

1) An original poem posted or published nowhere else.

2) Follow criteria for submitting poetry at WC.

3) Email to quentin@wordchimes.com between Oct. 25 and Nov. 25.

4) Living in USA only since I cannot afford to send prizes out of the country.

5) All appropriate poems will be posted at WC.

6) There will be three prize winners who will receive a copy of, "Wordchimes.com: A Poetry Anthology" which is a hardback retailing for $19.95.

7) All poems will be acknowledged.  The decision as to the winners is final.

8) One submission per poet.

 

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Reflecting God

Sent by one of the poets at WC.
 
 
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For Saturday, October 24
SCRIPTURE READING: Hebrews 5:1-5
 
KEY VERSE: Christ . . . did not take upon himself the glory of becoming a high priest. But God said to him, "You are my Son" (Heb. 5:5).
Jesus, God's Model for all Christians
Jesus, God the Son, came to earth as our only Savior to do the Father's will (John 6:38). He will always be the ultimate model of faithfulness to His mission. Jesus' willingness to serve and suffer, to do the Father's will, and to bring eternal salvation to hopeless humanity, continues to inspire the earthly Body of Christ to be the ministering presence of Christ today.

In a day when other world religions are migrating over the globe, this Christ-modeled willingness to minister and witness to hurting humanity, without reservation, continues to identify the real Body of Christ. As Jesus was seen so often in the Gospel accounts as the healer and the forgiver, so we as His present disciples represent Him best as we lay down our resources and our lives to do the Father's will.

As you pray, ask the Father to reveal to you how you, personally, can know and do His will at this time in your life. As you wait in God's presence, listen carefully and patiently. Not until the daily clamor has been stilled can we hear what the Father is saying. It is worth the wait. These are the stories we will tell throughout eternity.
-A. Gordon Wetmore
SING TO THE LORD
"Jesus died my soul to save,"
My lips shall still repeat.
"Jesus Paid It All" by Elvina M. Hall
REACH OUT IN PRAYER
That many young people in Costa Rica will be called into full-time Christian ministry.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Begin your prayer time with adoration and praise, and God will organize your prayer list.
THROUGH THE BIBLE IN A YEAR
Mark 4-6
 


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All hymn texts are taken from the hymnal Sing to the Lord. Copyright © 1993 by Lillenas Publishing Company.

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October 23, 2009

GOOD THINGS

By Everett Christian, WC poet

 
 
 
GOOD THINGS
Friday, October 23, 2009
 
 
GOD SPEAKS TO US THROUGH HIS HOLY WORD
 
3 The Son (Jesus) radiates God’s own glory and expresses the very character of God, and he sustains everything by the mighty power of his command. When he had cleansed us from our sins, he sat down in the place of honor at the right hand of the majestic God in heaven.  - Hebrews 1:3(New Living Translation).
 
 
 
GOD'S PROMISE TO US FROM HIS HOLY WORD
 
10 For examples of patience in suffering, dear brothers and sisters, look at the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. 11 We give great honor to those who endure under suffering. For instance, you know about Job, a man of great endurance. You can see how the Lord was kind to him at the end, for the Lord is full of tenderness and mercy.  - James 5:10-11(New Living Translation).
 
 
 
A QUOTE
 
Hope works when riches fail.
- Charles B. Darland -
 
 
 
THOUGHTS TO REMEMBER
 
Remember, the body is the only machine that breaks down when not in use.
- From Reminisce Magazine -
 
Make the most of all that comes and the least of all that goes.
- From Reminisce Magazine -
 
 
 
NOTES
 
The day started with cloudy skies but became sunny this afternoon.  High temperatures were in the upper fifties.  I went out and picked up some lunch.  Later in the afternoon I went to Petsmart for cat food.  A little while ago I forwarded an e-mail to each of you titled "Friday Fun".  Please fill that out and send it on with a copy back to be and then I will know you are reading the Good Things.
 
The cats are fine.  Beau and Leo are asleep in the computer chair.
 
At 7:05 p.m. skies are clear with a temperature of 52 degrees.  I will see you next time.
 
In sincere Christian Love, Everett.
 
Posted to Social by Que Clingerman @ 8:43 pm EDT
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October 22, 2009

GOOD THINGS

By Everett Christian, Moore, Oklahome

 
 
GOOD THINGS
Thursday, October 22, 2009
 
 
GOD SPEAKS TO US THROUGH HIS HOLY WORD
 
13 Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm.  - Ephesians 6:13(New Living Translation).
 
 
 
GOD'S PROMISE TO US FROM HIS HOLY WORD
 
 4 But when the right time came, God sent his Son, born of a woman, subject to the law. 5 God sent him to buy freedom for us who were slaves to the law, so that he could adopt us as his very own children.  - Galatians 4:4-5(New Living Translation).
 
 
 
A QUOTE
 
For despair, God gives hope.
- Dr. Steve Stephens -
 
 
 
THOUGHTS TO REMEMBER
 
One can be happy with his or her lot in life without being satisfied with it.
- From Reminisce Magazine -
 
A man who wants to lead the orchestra must turn his back to the crowd.
- From Reminisce Magazine -
 
 
 
NOTES
 
Today has been cloudy with occasional light drizzle in Moore, Oklahoma.  High temperatures were in the mid fifties.
I went out a couple of times today, once to pick up lunch and go by Wal-mart.  Later I went to the post office to mail some letters.   I walked through the back yard today and the leaves are beginning to fall.  When I first moved to Moore, one thing that I didn't see were crows.  The past few days I have seen three or four crows feeding in front yards.  I saw a half grown oppossum on the back deck the past two nights.  I found a place where he had dug under the fence so I put a brick there.  There are lots of birds and squirrels in my neighborhood.  The morning glories, four-o'clocks and other flowers are continuing to bloom in the back yard but the frost will get them before long.
 
The cats are fine.  Friendly is staying inside more now as well as the other cats.  Leo is asleep in my computer chair at present.
 
At 7:05 p.m. skies are cloudy with a temperature of 46 degrees.  I will see you next time.
 
In sincere Christian Love, Everett. 
 
 
 
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