Good Things

GOD SPEAKS TO US THROUGH HIS HOLY WORD

(The Lord said to Job) 4 "Where were you when I laid the earth's foundation? Tell me, if you understand. 5 Who marked off its dimensions? Surely you know! Who stretched a measuring line across it? 6 On what were its footings set, or who laid its cornerstone - 7 while the morning stars sang together and all the angels shouted for joy?" - Job 38:4-7(New International Version).

GOD'S PROMISE TO US FROM HIS HOLY WORD

29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. - Ephesians 4:29(New International Version).

THOUGHTS TO REMEMBER

Friends are angels who lift our feet when our own wings have trouble remembering how to fly. - From Thank You For Being a Friend -

If you must speak ill of someone, write it in sand at the waters edge. - From Reminisce Magazine -

Make allowance for your friends' imperfections as readily as you do for your own. - From Reminisce Magazine -

A NEWS STORY ABOUT CATS

Tampa, Fla. (AP) - Bart the cat was hit by a car, buried and seemingly crawled back from the dead. Earlier this month, a car hit the cat in Tampa. Bart's owner was so distraught, he couldn't stand the thought of burying him, so he asked a neighbor to dig a shallow grave. Five days later, on Jan. 21, a matted and injured Bart emerged, meowing for food. "At first it blew me away," said Dusty Albritton, the neighbor who buried Bart. "All I knew is that this cat was dead and 'Pet Sematary' is real." Bart had a broken jaw, a ruptured eye and a torn-up face. He was dehydrated and hungry but alive. Owner Ellis Hutson didn't know what to say. "It was unbelievable," he said. (From The Mcalester News-Capital)

NOTES

Today has been mostly cloudy with a high temperature of 57 degrees. I had lunch by myself. Charley had to make a trip to Muskogee, Oklahoma, 60 miles north of McAlester. Tiersten was my waitress today. I went to the post office, then to the Family Dollar store and then home. I took a nap with Emmy with others joining us part of the time. I fed the cats their treats at around 5:30 p.m. Thanks for writing to me and thanks for reading the Good Things.

The cats are fine. Rascal is with me in the den in his usual place. The others are elsewhere. I have seen all of them this evening.

Have a nice Saturday,

Evere

Good Things

GOD SPEAKS TO US THROUGH HIS HOLY WORD

2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3 Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. - Ephesians 4:2-3(New International Version).

GOD'S PROMISE TO US FROM HIS HOLY WORD

33 The fear of the Lord teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor. - Proverbs 15:33(New International Version).

A QUOTE

The smallness of man and the bigness of God are vital parts of the same world-view. - Harold E. Kohn -

THOUGHTS TO REMEMBER

Great opportunities to help others seldom come, but small ones surround us every day. - From Reminisce Magazine -

Love doesn't make the world go round, but it makes the ride worthwhile. - From Reminisce Magazine -

May all of your obstructions become opportunities. - From Best Wishes -

NOTES

Today has been partly cloudy with a high temperature of 59 degrees. I had lunch with Charley and Bill. Susan was our waitress today. I went to the post office. I took a nap with Emmy with others joining us now and then. I gave the cats their treats around 5:20 p.m. Thanks for your notes and thanks for reading this old man's Good Things.

The cats are fine. Rascal is asleep in the recliner. The others are elsewhere. I have seen all of them this evening.

Have a nice Friday,

Everett.

Good Things

GOD SPEAKS TO US THROUGH HIS HOLY WORD

5 If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. 6 But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. 7 That man should not think he will receive anything from the Lord, 8 he is a double-minded man, unstable in all he does. - James 1:5-8(New International Version).

GOD'S PROMISE TO US FROM HIS HOLY WORD

17 He (the Lord) will respond to the prayer of the destitute; he will not despise their plea. - Psalm 102:17(New International Version).

THOUGHTS TO REMEMBER

A cheerful heart is good medicine. - From The Bible Promise Book -

Whoever walks toward God one step, God runs toward him two. - Jewish Proverb -

NOTES

Today has been partly cloudy with a high temperature of 77 degrees. Stephanie came around 8:30 a.m. and when she left in a little over two hours my house was shining. I then had lunch with Charley and Bill. Today was the birthday of one of the waitresses and we had some of her birthday cake. Happy Birthday, Brianna! I went to the post office. I came home and took my usual afternoon nap with Emmy. I gave the cats their treats around 5:15 p.m. Thanks for everything, notes, prayers and reading the Good Things.

The cats are fine. I have been enjoying the presence of Emmy and Rascal the past few minutes but they just went outside. Leo just came in, had a bite of dry food and went back outside. I have seen all of the kitties this evening.

Have a nice Thursday,

Everett.

Good Things

GOD SPEAKS TO US THROUGH HIS HOLY WORD

18 He who ignores discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever heeds correction is honored. - Proverbs 13:18(New International Version).

GOD'S PROMISE TO US FROM HIS HOLY WORD

(Jesus said): 24 "I tell you the truth, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be condemned; he has crossed over from death to life." - John 5:24(New International Version).

A QUOTE

The Great Commission has not been revoked! - John Bisagno -

THOUGHTS TO REMEMBER

Early birds get the worms. Wait until later and order French toast. - From Reminisce Magazine -

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

Setting a good example for the children takes all the fun out of middle age. - From Reminisce Magazine -

NOTES

Today has been mostly sunny with a high temperature of 74 degrees. I had lunch by myself today since Charley had duties at his church. Mellisa was my waitress today. I went by Country Mart store as I came home, then to the post office. I took a nap this afternoon. Lucy, the former stray, sleeps on my bed quite often now. I gave the cats their treats at around 5:15 p.m. Thanks for your notes and thanks for reading the Good Things.

My daughter, June, who lives in Hawaii, is doing fine in spite of hurricanes and lava flows. The lava is about five miles from their house and is about at a standstill at present. June looks forward to the Good Things every night to see how I am getting along. My daughter, Treva, and son, Ron, also read the Good Things, as well as grandchildren, Bryant, Christopher and Carissa as well as their spouses.

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

Have a nice Wednesday,

Everett.

Good Things

GOD SPEAKS TO US THROUGH HIS HOLY WORD

33 Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out! - Romans 11:33(New International Version).

GOD'S PROMISE TO US FROM HIS HOLY WORD

(The Lord said): 12 "Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. 13 You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart." - Jeremiah 29:12-13(New International Version).

A QUOTE

Kind words smooth all the paths of life and smiles make burdens light. - Carrie Jacobs Bond -

THOUGHTS TO REMEMBER

Diplomacy is the art of letting other people have your way. - From Reminisce Magazine -

Nothing makes temptation so easy to resist as being short on cash. - From Reminisce Magazine -

We grow as we improve our habits, substituting good habits for bad and still better habits for good ones. - From Best Wishes -

NOTES

Today has been partly cloudy with a high temperature of 57 degrees. I attended Worship Services this morning. We had the usual wonderful service with choruses, hymns and spiritual songs. Pastor JT's sermon was titled "Are we Learning For God?" I had lunch at home. I took my afternoon nap with Friendly, Leo and Smokey. I gave the cats their treats inside at around 5:15 p.m. I put the garbage on the street just after 6:00 p.m. for pickup in the morning. Thank you for reading and thank you for writing.

The cats are fine. Rascal and Tony are the only ones around right now but I have seen all the kitties this evening.

Have a nice Monday to start the week,

Everett.