Good Things

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

GOD SPEAKS TO US THROUGH HIS HOLY WORD:

30 For we know Him who said, "It is mine to avenge; I will repay," and again, "The Lord will judge His people." - Hebrews 10:30(New International Version).

GOD'S PROMISE TO US FROM HIS HOLY WORD:

7 How precious is Your unfailing love! Both high and low among men find refuge in the shadow of Your wings. 8 They feast on the abundance of Your house; You give them drink from Your river of delights. - Psalm 36:7-8(New International Version).

A QUOTE:

We offer God our best talents because He is worthy. - Julie Ackerman Link -

THOUGHTS TO REMEMBER:

A handful of common sense is worth a bushel of learning. - From Reminisce Magazine -

The proof of our love for God is our obedience to the commands of God. - From Our Daily Bread -

The world is full of beauty when the heart is full of love. - From Reminisce Magazine -

NOTES:

Today has been a sunny day with a high temperature of 55 degrees. I had lunch with Charley. I went to the post office. While I was out I went to Walmart to purchase my weekly supply of food and supplies for my cats and me. I took a nap this afternoon with Beau, Emmy and Smokey. At 6:30 p.m. I put treats and food outside for the cats and other animals that come along. Well, really, today has just been another day of waiting, wishing and wondering like I do every day. Waiting until I can leave this world, see Jesus and join my dear wife, mom, papa, brothers, sisters, relatives and friends. Wishing that my wife was still with me at home. Wondering why God took my dear wife so many years before He took me. I will understand why things happen like they do when I get to Heaven. I know that you friends reading this are wondering about things also, why God took your husband or wife and left you to go on alone or other things that happen that we do not understand. The main thing for everyone right now is to do what you need to do to be sure you are saved and ready to go to heaven when it is your time to go.

Thanks for your emails and thanks for reading the Good Things.

The cats are fine. I have seen all of them this evening. Rascal is in the den with me at present in the recliner chair. Others have been coming and going.

Have a nice Thursday.

Everett. Keep Thinking The Good Thoughts!!!

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Tuesday, March 11, 2014

GOD SPEAKS TO US THROUGH HIS HOLY WORD:

23 As a north wind brings rain, so a sly tongue brings angry looks. - Proverbs 25:23(New International Version). GOD'S PROMISE TO US FROM HIS HOLY WORD:

35 Direct me in the path of your commands (O Lord), for there I find delight. - Psalm 119:35(New International Version).

A QUOTE:

Love is the true means by which the world is enjoyed: our love to others, and others' love to us. - Thomas Traherne - THOUGHTS TO REMEMBER:

Drive so that your driver's license expires before you do. - From Reminisce Magazine -

People are attracted to Christ when His light shines from your life. - From Our Daily Bread -

You have reached middle age when you have learned to take care of your health and intend to start any day now. - From Reminisce Magazine -

NOTES:

Today has been a sunny day with a high temperature of 75 degrees. I had lunch with Charley. I went to the post office. Before I came home I went to the Petsense store for cat food. I took my afternoon nap with Beau and Smokey. At around 4:30 p.m. I made another trip to the post office to mail a bill. At around 6:00 p.m. I took treats out for my cats and food for the outside animals. Thanks so much for your emails and thanks a lot for reading the Good Things.

The cats are fine. Leo is lying in the floor here in the den. Friendly just left out. The cats are staying outside more now since the weather is nice. I have seen all the cats this evening except Emmy and I saw her earlier in the day. She sometimes stays out a little late. I will have to talk to that girl about that.

Have a nice Wednesday.

Everett. Keep Thinking The Good Thoughts!!!

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Monday, March 10, 2014

GOD SPEAKS TO US THROUGH HIS HOLY WORD:

12 Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him. - James 1:12(New International Version).

GOD'S PROMISE TO US FROM HIS HOLY WORD:

7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline. - Proverbs 1:7(New International Version).

A QUOTE:

When you're with someone you trust in, never needing to pretend, Someone who helps you know yourself... you know you're with a friend. - Amanda Bradley -

THOUGHTS TO REMEMBER:

A person is not paid for having a head and hands, but for using them - From Reminisce Magazine -

Good works are not the means of salvation but the result. - From Our Daily Bread -

The only people you should get even with are those who have helped you. - From Reminisce Magazine -

NOTES:

Today has been a sunny day with a high temperature of 73 degrees. I had lunch at home today. I rode with Charley to Tulsa, Oklahoma, today. He had a doctor's appointment in Tulsa. We left McAlester at 2:00 p.m. and arrived at the doctor's office at 3:40 p.m. We left the doctor's office around 4:30 p.m. and I was back home at 6:30 p.m. I am a little tired tonight. Thanks for the emails and thanks for reading the Good Things.

The cats are fine. Leo and Rascal just came in from outside. I have seen all the cats this evening.

Have a nice Tuesday.

Everett. Keep Thinking The Good Thoughts!!!

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Sunday, March 9, 2014

GOD SPEAKS TO US THROUGH HIS HOLY WORD:

1 Keep on loving each other as brothers. 2 Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it. - Hebrews 13:1-2(New International Version).

GOD'S PROMISE TO US FROM HIS HOLY WORD:

9 Instruct a wise man and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man and he will add to his learning. - Proverbs 9:9(New International Version).

A QUOTE:

Let's choose to live as though this were our last moment on earth by loving more deeply, forgiving more readily, giving more generously, and speaking more kindly. - Joe Stowell -

THOUGHTS TO REMEMBER:

For excellence, ask an expert; for wisdom, ask a sage; for honesty, ask a child. - From Reminisce Magazine -

Never fear shadows. They simply mean there's a light shining somewhere nearby. - From Reminisce Magazine -

When God gives us an impossible task, it becomes possible. - From Our Daily Bread -

NOTES:

Today started with cloudy skies but the sun came out later and we had a beautiful day in McAlester, Oklahoma. High temperature today was 57 degrees. I attended Worship Services this morning. We had a wonderful service with testimonies and singing of hymns and spiritual songs. We had a special song sung by a trio, Cathy, Janice and Stan. Pastor JT's sermon was titled "What if...We Were To Take Up the Cause of the Cross?" I had lunch at home and took my nap this afternoon without a cat sleeping with me. I put food out for the outside animals at around 6:30 p.m. Thanks to everyone who sends an e-mail and thanks to everyone for reading the Good Things.

I would like to welcome Don and Wanda Henderson to the Good Things. They attend church with me and have been my good friends for many years. Welcome, Don and Wanda!!!

My nine cats are fine. Leo is the only one in the den with me at present. I have seen all of them this evening.

I hope everyone has a nice Monday to start the week.

Everett. Keep Thinking The Good Thoughts!!!

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Saturday, March 8, 2014 GOD SPEAKS TO US THROUGH HIS HOLY WORD:

11 And do this, understanding the present time. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. 12 The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. - Romans 13:11-12(New International Version).

GOD'S PROMISE TO US FROM HIS HOLY WORD:

22 Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. 23 They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. - Lamentations 3:22-23(New International Version).

A QUOTE:

We are most like God when our thoughts for ourselves are lost in our thoughts for others. - David Roper -

THOUGHTS TO REMEMBER:

People forget how fast you did a job, but they remember how well you did it. - From Reminisce Magazine -

Personality has the power to open doors, but it takes character to keep them open. - From Reminisce Magazine -

Yesterday is gone; tomorrow is uncertain; today is here. Use it wisely. - From Our Daily Bread -

NOTES:

Today has been a cloudy day with light drizzling rain part of the day. High temperature was 39 degrees. I had lunch with Charley. I went to the post office to pick up my mail. I took a nap this afternoon. Beau was with me part of the time. At around 4:00 p.m. I went to Walgreen's to pick up some prescriptions. I came back by Braum's and picked up a snack and brought home for my evening meal. I put food out for the outside animals at around 5:30 p.m. Thanks for your emails and thanks for reading the Good Things.

The cats are fine. Emmy, Leo, Lucy and Rascal are resting here in the den. Emmy and Leo on the sofa, Lucy in the floor and Rascal in the recliner chair. I have seen all the cats this evening.

Have a wonderful Sunday.

Everett. Keep Thinking The Good Thoughts!!!