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GOOD THINGS Wednesday, February 19, 2014

GOD SPEAKS TO US THROUGH HIS HOLY WORD (Jesus said) 10 "If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have obeyed my Fathers commands and remain in His love. 11 I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete." - John 15:10-11(New International Version).

GOD'S PROMISE TO US FROM HIS HOLY WORD 23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, 24 since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. - Colossians 3:23-24(New International Version).

A QUOTE Whenever we open the Bible, listen to a sermon, or pause to pray, it's a wonderful practice to say, "Lord Jesus, speak to me. I'm ready to listen and eager to obey." - David McCasland -

THOUGHTS TO REMEMBER Everyone either adds to or subtracts from the happiness of those with whom they come in contact. - From Reminisce Magazine -

God doesn't measure on the world's scale. - From Reflecting God -

God speaks through His Word to those who listen with their heart. - From Our Daily Bread -

NOTES Today has been a cloudy day with a little light drizzling rain around 4:00 p.m. High temperature today was 66 degrees. I had lunch with several people at Taco Bob's today. There was Charley, Bill, Denton (our nephew) and his wife, Carol, and Luke (Denton and Carol's son-in-law). Taco Bob's wife, Glenda, also came and sat at our table a few minutes and visited mainly with Bill, their good friend. She drank coffee. They had been to the doctor. She looks pretty good. Bob sat down for a minute and then went on to other things.

After lunch I went to the post office and then to Walgreen's to pick up a prescription. I took a nap with Beau, Emmy and Tony. At around 4:30 p.m. I went out again to the post office to mail some bills. I dropped by McDonald's and got a cheese burger, fries, and an orange drink to bring home with me.

My daughter, Treva, flew from Topeka to Ithaca, New York, today to visit with her son, Bryant and Ashley and little Ella the granddaughter. Treva called around 4:00 p.m. and she had made it and was visiting with Ella. Treva will enjoy baby sitting Ella for a week and then return home. Ashley is in the Dominican Republic for a few days on her job with a group of young people.

This afternoon I got to thinking maybe it was about time to discontinue the Good Things. I have been doing some kind of e-mail for 20 years or more. Then I thought about all the friends that I have through the Good Things, some I have never met in person. I just can't give you up yet as long as I make a little sense with my ramblings and feel up to it. I do have a back problem which hurts a little at times and of course I am lonely and the Good Things help that. Six years ago, this coming Monday, February 24, is when my Flonnie went away and I still miss her so much, especially when things don't seem to be going my way.

The cats are fine. None are with me at present in the den but they have been around and I have seen all of them this evening.

Have a nice Thursday. Everett.

Keep Thinking The Good Thoughts~~!!!

Nan Forehand

Nan Forehand, a poet at www.wordchimes.com, has a teddy bear ministry to the children and a few adults in a local hospital. She has collected hundreds of small teddy bears, refurbished them and, with a note, presents them to the children or parents of hospitalized children since 2011. If you are interested in more information or in supporting this worthy ministry you many contact Nan at nan0599@yahoo.com. Thank you. Quentin Clingerman, administrator of www.wordchimes.com

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GOOD THINGS Tuesday, February 18, 2014

GOD SPEAKS TO US THROUGH HIS HOLY WORD 3 But the man who loves God is known by God. 1 Corinthians 8:3(New International Version).

GOD'S PROMISE TO US FROM HIS HOLY WORD 13 Then I heard a voice from heaven say, "Write: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on." "Yes," says the Spirit, "they will rest from their labor, for their deeds will follow them." - Revelation 14:13(New International Version).

A QUOTE Walk and talk and work and laugh with your friends, but behind the scenes, keep up the life of simple prayer and inward worship. - Thomas R. Kelly -

THOUGHTS TO REMEMBER Don't be concerned about the years in your life, rather the life in your years. - From Reminisce Magazine - Honest questions can lead to faith-building answers. - From Our Daily Bread -

Prayer is the door to the armory of God. - From Reflecting God -

NOTES Today has been partly cloudy with a high temperature of 72 degrees. I had lunch with Charley. I went to Country Mart for a couple of items. I went to the post office and picked up my mail. I took a nap with Beau and Emmy. I put food outside for the cats at around 5:45 p.m. Thanks for the emails and thanks for reading the Good Things.

Have a nice Wednesday. Everett.

Keep Thinking The Good Thoughts!!!

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GOOD THINGS Monday, February 17, 2014

GOD SPEAKS TO US THROUGH HIS HOLY WORD 9 We accept man's testimony, but God's testimony is greater because it is the testimony of God, which He has given about His son. 10 Anyone who believes in the Son of God has this testimony in his heart. Anyone who does not believe God has made Him out to be a liar, because he has not believed the testimony God has given about His Son. - 1 John 5:9-10(New International Version).

GOD'S PROMISE TO US FROM HIS HOLY WORD 8 "For my thoughts are not your thoughts. neither are your ways my ways," declares the Lord. 9 "As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts." - Isaiah 55:8-9(New International Version).

A QUOTE Sow generously, reap generously. It is a fact of spiritual as well as physical life. - Gene Van Note -

THOUGHTS TO REMEMBER One of the ways the Lord feeds us is through the encouragement of others. Keep your ears open for a kind word today. - From Every Good Thing -

To teach your children well, let God teach you. - From Our Daily Bread -

Where reason cannot wade there faith may swim. - Thomas Watson -

NOTES Today has been a sunny day with a high temperature of 66 degrees. I had lunch with Charley. I did not go to the post office since I never receive mail on a holiday. I took a nap with Beau today. At around 3:00 p.m. I went to the Petsense store and Walmart. I put food outside for the animals at around 6:00 p.m. Thanks for your emails and thanks for reading the Good Things. I was tired when I started the Good Things but now I feel relaxed.

The cats are fine. Leo was on a desk near me a little while ago but then decided he would go elsewhere. I have seen all the cats this evening. Have a nice Tuesday. Everett.

Keep Thinking The Good Thoughts!!!

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GOOD THINGS Sunday, February 16, 2014

GOD SPEAKS TO US THROUGH HIS HOLY WORD (Jesus said) 12 "My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. 13 Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." - John 15:12-13(New International Version).

GOD'S PROMISE TO US FROM HIS HOLY WORD 4 Lazy hands make a man poor, but diligent hands bring wealth. - Proverbs 10:4(New International Version).

A QUOTE There never was any heart truly great and generous, that was not also tender and compassionate. - Robert South -

THOUGHTS TO REMEMBER Christians are not challenged just to relieve human suffering but to extend the love of Jesus. - From Reflecting God -

Happiness is an inside job. - From Reminisce Magazine -

True contentment is not dependent on anything in this world. - From Our Daily Bread -

NOTES Today has been a sunny day with a high temperature of 68 degrees. I attended church this morning. We had several things going on this morning in our church, dedication of new pew Bibles, annual election of church officers, pastors report for the year, and a sermon by Pastor JT titled "What if ... We Truly Would IMPACT our Community?" In addition to our regular singing, we had a good special duet by Janice and Imogene. I had lunch at home and then took a nap with Emmy. I watched Lawrence Welk's 1958 program again at 5:00 p.m. I put food outside for the animals at 6:05 p.m. At 7:00 p.m. I put the garbage out on the street for pick up in the morning.

The cats are fine. Rascal and Tony are in the den with me at present. I have seen all of the cats this evening.

Have a nice Monday to start the week. Tomorrow is "President's Day" so don't expect any mail. Everett.

Keep Thinking The Good Thoughts!!!