Good Things

Monday, May 25, 2015

GOD SPEAKS TO US THROUGH HIS HOLY WORD

33I will sing to the LORD all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live. - Psalm 104:33(New International Version).

GOD'S PROMISE TO US FROM HIS HOLY WORD

4You adulterous people, don’t you know that friendship with the world means enmity against God? Therefore, anyone who chooses to be a friend of the world becomes an enemy of God. - James 4:4(New International Version).

A QUOTE

The things you want most take forever to arrive and the things you dread are here in a flash. - Pamela Santi Meuniur -

THOUGHTS TO REMEMBER

God answers all prayers. The answers can come in three forms: "yes," "no," or "wait." - From The Bible Promise Book -

Volunteers are caring friends. - From Reminisce Magazine -

When you lose, don't lose the lesson. - From Reminisce Magazine -

NOTES

Today was partly cloudy in McAlester, Oklahoma, until around 3:30 p.m. then the rain started again. I don't hear any rain at present but it could start again any time. The weather forecast for tomorrow is for a partly cloudy day. We had rain all day yesterday. The lakes are still full and some roads are closed. Today being Memorial Day, Taco Bob's was not open. I went to Arby's for some roast beef and curly fries. My patio door did not have an outside lock with a key so I could come and go through that door and leave my house locked. Our friend, Bill, who eats with us quite often, found out about it and decided to install a lock so I could come and go from my den into the carport and not get wet when it is raining. He worked on it this afternoon but still needs to do a little more to it so he will be back. He is one of the most helpful people I know and likes to help old people like me. I appreciate those who wrote to me about the Good Things. I have some people who really do look forward to them and get help from them. I will do them when I can.

The cats are fine. Leo was just here and Smokey is sitting on a desk looking at me. He likes to be close to me a lot of the time.

Have a nice Tuesday,

Everett.

Memorial Day

If you live in the USA, you are celebrating Memorial Day. It is a national holiday to especially remember those who are fallen heroes on the battlefield. Thousands have fallen since this nation began for the cause of freedome. There has been a call from a national organization to stop at 3 p m this afternoon and take a minute of silence in honor of those who have fallen. I have two brothers who are now dead who served in the military. I remember their sacrifice in WWII. Thank God they returned home but I still would honor them this day. You may have close friends or relatives who have served in the military and have passed on. 3 p m a good time to join thousands of others who are taking time to think of them and their service to their country.

Good Things

Friday, May 22, 2015

GOD SPEAKS TO US THROUGH HIS HOLY WORD

6Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. - Philippines 4:6-7(New International Version).

GOD'S PROMISE TO US FROM HIS HOLY WORD

22 But now he has reconciled you by Christ's physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation-- 23 if you continue in your faith, established and firm, not moved from the hope held out in the gospel. - Colossians 1:22-23(New International Version).

References for Colossians 1:22

Cross References 53 1:22 - ver 20; S Ro 5:10 54 1:22 - Ro 7:4 55 1:22 - S 2Co 4:14 56 1:22 - Eph 1:4 ; 5:27 A QUOTE

Little acts of kindness which we render to each other in everyday life are like flowers by the wayside to the traveler: they serve to gladden the heart and relieve the tedium of life's journey. - Eunice Bathrick -

THOUGHTS TO REMEMBER

I am not afraid of tomorrow, for I have seen yesterday and I love today. - From Reminisce Magazine -

Life may take us by surprise, but never the Lord God who knows the end from the beginning. - From The Bible Promise Book -

The whole worth of a kind deed lies in the love that inspired it. - From Reminisce Magazine -

NOTES

According to my records it has been three weeks since I did a Good Things. I thought that I would try one tonight to see how it goes. I am a little slow and have to change glasses between my computer glasses and eye glasses but I made it and I hope there are no errors. Since the last Good Things we have had rain every two or three days and sometimes more frequent. All the lakes are full and water is being let out at full capacity. Roads have been flooded and some are closed at times. We have had more rain today and will have more tomorrow through Sunday at least. I don't remember ever seeing this much rain so frequently and so long but maybe my memory is a little off so don't quote me on that. Everything is in God's hands so maybe he is trying to tell us something. It is not raining at this time. I am not sure about future Good Things, just check back occasionally.

My cats are all fine but having to stay inside a lot due to the rainy weather. Emmy is the only one with me at present.

Have a nice Saturday,

Everett.

Come All Who Are Thirsty

From Word Action "Standard" by Cynthia Cabo Sellers

As Water quenches the thirst, refreshes and invigorates the Body, purifies things defiled, and renders the Earth fruitful. so is an apt emblem of the gift of the Holy Gost, which so satisfies the souls that receive it that they thirst no more for earthly good: it purifies also from all spiritual defielement, on which account it is emphatically styled the Holy Spirit; and it makes those who receive it fruitful in every good word and work.(Adam Clarke, Commentary on the Bible 1810-26, John 4:10)

Two Star General

From Prayer Team Air Force General Who Spoke of God Should be Court-Martialed, Group Says An Air Force general who recently spoke about how God has guided his career should be court-martialed, a civil liberties group is saying. In a speech at a National Day of Prayer event on May 7, Major General Craig Olson credited God for his accomplishments in the military, and referred to himself as a "redeemed believer in Christ. Now, the Air Force Times has reported that the Military Religious Freedom Foundation has taken issue with Olson's remarks, calling for the two-star general to be court-martialed and "aggressively and very visibly brought to justice for his unforgivable crimes and transgressions In a letter to Chief of Staff General Mark Walsh, the group argued that Olson's speech violates Air Force rules which prohibit airmen from endorsing a particular faith or belief. They condemned his acts as "brazenly illicit and wholly unconstitutional in witnessing for Jesus Christ. In an article on the group's website, they say, "The United States Military has undergone a slow-motion fundamentalist Christian coup d'état. They quote Sinclair Lewis, who said, "When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross. The article states, "That time has come, my friends..! During Olson's 23-minute talk, he spoke of "flying complex aircraft, doing complex nuclear missions and that only "God enabled me to do that. At the end of his speech, Olson asked those in attendance to pray for the Defense Department's leaders and for troops preparing to be deployed. (Sources: Fox News, Air Force Times, Military Religious Freedom Foundation website) As the Lord leads, please pray: For General Olson and the strength of his testimony for Jesus Christ to remain unwavering. For the Air Force Chief of Staff and others in the Pentagon not to be swayed by the demands of the organization pushing for General Olson's court martial. For a wall of protection around religious freedoms and the freedom of speech in America. Submitted by Geneva Poynter. Fox News original source.