Good Things

by Everett Christiean, McAlester, OK

GOD SPEAKS TO US THROUGH HIS HOLY WORD
(Jesus said) 47" Very truly I tell you, the one who believes has eternal life." - John 6:47(New International Version).

GOD'S PROMISE TO US FROM HIS HOLY WORD
13 But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. 14 If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. - 1 Peter 4:13-14(New International Version).

A QUOTE
There is no better feeling than to wake up on Sunday morning and be able to face yourself in the mirror. The ability to sleep soundly and then look yourself square in the eye after a Saturday night is life's truest reward. - S. Rickly Christian -

THOUGHTS TO REMEMBER
Finding the right road isn't always going the well beaten path. - From Reminisce Magazine -
God could not be everywhere, and therefore he made mothers. - Jewish Proverb -

NOTES
Today has been mostly sunny in McAlester, Oklahoma, with a high temperature of 81 degrees. Charley and I had soup for lunch today at St. Johns Catholic Church. They have been having soup every Friday for a donation. I think there is only one more Friday of soup lunches. I went to the post office to pick up my mail. Before I took my nap I went to Walmart for my weekly supplies. I took a nap with Tony. I put food and treats outside for the cats at 5:30 p.m. and stayed out with them for about 30 minutes. Since last time I have heard from Alice, Pastor JT, Geneva and Treva (my daughter).
I am updating my e-mail list so if you still want to receive the Good Things PLEASE RESPOND (if you haven't already) by March 25.
The cats are fine. None are with me at present but they have been coming and going all evening. I have seen all of them today. More pictures tonight.
Have a nice Saturday!
Keep Thinking The Good Thoughts. Everett. >

Good Things

by Everett Christian, McAlester, OK

GOD SPEAKS TO US THROUGH HIS HOLY WORD
8 But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hope of salvation as a helmet. - 1 Thessalonians 5:8(New International Version).

GOD'S PROMISE TO US FROM HIS HOLY WORD
15 For this is what the high and exalted One says— he who lives forever, whose name is holy: “I live in a high and holy place, but also with the one who is contrite and lowly in spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly and to revive the heart of the contrite." Isaiah 57:15(New International Version).

A QUOTE
If God's love is for anybody anywhere, it's for everybody everywhere. - Edward Lawlor -

THOUGHTS TO REMEMBER
If a person has a soul - and they have- and if that soul can be won or lost for eternity - and it can - then the most important thing in the world is to bring that person to Jesus Christ. - From Alive -
A person can live about forty days without food . . . but not a second without hope. - From Reflecting God -

NOTES
Today has been a partly cloudy day. I went with my brother, Charley, to Muskogee, Oklahoma today. He had a doctor's appointment with a urologist in Muskogee. We had lunch at the Golden Corral. There was a leak in one of the tires on Charley's car so I went to have the tire fixed while Charley was at the doctor's office. We arrived back home at 3:45 p.m. I rested for a little while and then fed my cats at 5:30 p.m. I have heard from several people since last time advising me about staying with the Good Things so I won't list the names tonight. I do appreciate the e-mails.
The cats are fine. I have seen all of the this evening.
Have a nice Wednesday!
Keep Thinking The Good Thoughts!!! Everett.

Good Things

by Everett Christian, mcAlester, OK

GOD SPEAKS TO US THROUGH HIS HOLY WORD
1. If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. 3 If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing. - 1 Corinthians 13:1-3(New International Version).

GOD'S PROMISE TO US FROM HIS HOLY WORD
35 Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty." - John 6:35(New International Version).

A QUOTE
"Love thy neighbor" is a precept which could transform the world if it were universally practiced. - Mary McLeod Bethune -

THOUGHTS TO REMEMBER
Let it be known on whose side you are. If there is any doubt about it, something is wrong. - From Alive -
Lighthouses don't fire guns or ring bells to call attention to their light; they just shine. - From Alive -

NOTES
Today has been a partly cloudy day with high temperatures in the low fifties. I saw Charley and Bill at noon. I went to the post office and picked up my mail. I took a nap this afternoon with Beau. At around 4:00 p.m. I made a trip to a Dollar General Store for a few items. I put food and treats out for the cats around 4:30 p.m. I will start putting the food and treats out later now that the time has changed. Since the last Good Things I have heard from Alice, Stan, Pastor JT, Geneva, Annette and Don & Evelyn.
I am updating my e-mail list so if you still want to receive the Good Things PLEASE RESPOND in the next two weeks.
The cats are fine. Leo is asleep on the sofa, Rascal is asleep in the recliner, Tony is asleep on a sofa in the living room and Emmy just went outside. I have seen all of my kitties this evening.
Have a nice Tuesday!
Keep Thinking The Good Thoughts!!! Everett

Good Things

by Everett Christian, McAlester, OK

GOD SPEAKS TO US THROUGH HIS HOLY WORD

(Jesus said) 27 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ 28 But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart." - Matthew 5:27-28(New International Version).

GOD'S PROMISE TO US FROM HIS HOLY WORD
(Jesus said) 14 “Blessed are those who wash their robes, that they may have the right to the tree of life and may go through the gates into the city." - Revelation 22:14(New International Version).

A QUOTE
I owe all my success in life to having been always a quarter of an hour beforehand. - Lord Nelson -

THOUGHTS TO REMEMBER
Have confidence that if you have done a little thing well, you can do a bigger thing well, too. - Storey -
The gem cannot be polished without friction, nor man perfected without trials. - Chinese Proverb -

A FACT ABOUT DOGS
Commercial pet foods gained popularity during World War II when, for the first time, large numbers of women were working jobs outside of the home.This was when the first frozen dinners for people were introduced as well. - From DOGFANCY Calendar -

A FACT ABOUT CATS
Chronic ear infections are a leading cause of deafness. Watch for early warnings like odor or discharge. Don't put anything in your cat's ears that is not approved by your veterinarian, and treat ear infections immediately before they become chronic. - From CATFANCY Calendar -

NOTES
Today has been a cloudy day and turning cooler throughout the day. After the time change last night I got up late, it was my usual time but an hour earlier. I really didn't have time for my pain pill to take effect and get ready for church so I missed the Worship Services this morning. I had my clocks run forward but I don't use an alarm clock so I woke up at my usual time which was an hour late (I think but I may be all confused) . I stayed home all day doing my usual Sunday things, a nap this afternoon with Tony as usual. I think the Good Things will go out correctly tonight as I think that I know what was causing them to get messed up. I sent out a completed copy to last night's Good Things a little earlier this evening. Since last night's messed up Good Things I have heard from June(my daughter), Alice, Debra, Michelle, Billy and Burlene. Before the end of the month I think that I will run a survey to see if everyone is receiving the Good Things and if they want to continue them.
The cats are fine. I have seen them all this evening but none are with me now. Lucy, the stray, came in this afternoon and visited for a long time, even getting in my lap.
Have a nice Monday to start the week.
Keep Thinking The Good Thoughts. Everett.

Good Things

by Everett Christian, McAlester, OK

GOD SPEAKS TO US THROUGH HIS HOLY WORD
6 Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. - Psalm 23:6(New International Version)

GOD'S PROMISE TO US FROM HIS HOLY WORD
(Jesus said) 6 "But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you." - Matthew 6:6(New International Version).

A QUOTE
Worship is not an unexpressed feeling, nor is it empty formality. It must involve the whole person - mind, emotions, body and will. - John C. Bowling -

THOUGHTS TO REMEMBER
After the friendship of God, a friend's affection is the greatest treasure here below. - From Alive -

When you're up to your waist in alligators, it's difficult to remember that your main objective was to drain the swamp. - From Alive -

A FACT ABOUT DOGS
1) The digestive system of older dogs doesn't always function as well as it once did. To help keep her healthy give supplements - digestive enzymes, fatty acids, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. - From DOGFANCY Calendar -
A FACT ABOUT CATS Brushing a cat several times a week removes dead skin and spreads natural oils. Soft-bristle brushes or grooming gloves work well on cat with short coats. Try small slicker brushes or wide-tooth combs on longhaired cats. - From CATFANCY Calendar -

NOTES
Today has been a cloudy day in McAlester, Oklahoma, with a high temperature of 64 degrees and a low temperature of 57 degrees. We have had a little light rain this evening with a little lightening and thunder but it has passed on by at present. I saw Charley at noon. I went to the post office and then came home and took a nap with Tony. At around 3:00 p.m. I went to the Petsense store andWalmart. At 4:30 p.m. I put treats and food outside for the cats. Since last time I have heard from Burlene, Alice, Michelle, Geneva, Audie and Pastor JT. It is always nice to receive e-mails. I sincerely hope that I don't have problems tonight in sending out the Good Things like last night.
The cats are fine. Several of them have been hanging around with me in the den since we had a little thunder earlier in the evening. Beau was gone all day and I began to pray that he would come home safely. Around 8:30 tonight he showed up. He didn't tell me where he had been all day.
Have a Wonderful Sunday!
Keep Thinking The Good Thoughts!!! Everett.