Good Things

GOD SPEAKS TO US THROUGH HIS HOLY WORD

(Jesus said) 6 "If you do not remain in me, you are like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. 7 If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you." - John 15:6-7New International Version (NIV).

GOD'S PROMISE TO US FROM HIS HOLY WORD

4Even in darkness light dawns for the upright, for those who are gracious and compassionate and righteous. - Psalm 112:4(New International Version).

A QUOTE

For all of us, whether we walk old paths or blaze new trails, friends remain important. - Lois Wyse -

THOUGHTS TO REMEMBER

Courtesy, friendship and kindness are expressions of love. - From Reminisce Magazine -

Don't fret over what you'd do with your life if you lived it over again, get busy with what you have left. - From Reminisce Magazine -

No one need ever be alone, if we will extend our hands in love to the sick, the lonely, and the poor.

- From The Bible Promise Book -

NOTES

Today has been mostly sunny with a high temperature of 85 degrees. I had lunch by myself as Charley had a luncheon at his church. Mellisa was my waitress today. I went to the post office, came home, took a nap, got up and went to Walmart around 3:00 p.m. I sat with the cats for a few minutes around 6:00 p.m. While sitting with the cats a squirrel came into the yard. Smokey got after the squirrel and sent it up a tall pine tree. A cat could never catch an adult squirrel.

Just to show you why I keep doing the Good Things I am going to include a few letters tonight at the bottom of the notes. If I don't get your letter in tonight I will get it published in the next Good Things.

The cats are fine.. None are with me at present but I have seen every one of them tonight.

Everet A note from Ruby In Mesa, Arizonaa Ruby Renfro Hi Everett was so good to get the good things.i hope you are doing good just won't to say thanks ... Love you ....Ruby....

A letter from Debra in McAlester, Oklahoma

Marvelous Monday

To Everett Christian Jun 1 at 7:40 AM Good Morning Dear Friend and Best Wishes come to You, this day for a Marvelous Monday ~~ THIS IS THE DAY THE LORD HAS MADE, LET US REJOICE AND BE GLAD IN IT!!

A beautiful morning dawns, as the sunlight glistens against the morning dew on the grass. It's going to be a good day, GOD IS GOOD!! We hear the birds chirping their morning songs, the leaves dancing in their own morning delight and we just say, "Thank You Jesus for a Brand New Day".

Today is much welcomed, as no rain is in the forecast. We have so much standing water in the yard, but hate to complain much about what we have been dealing with, when others have lost their homes from the water plus lives lost. Seems trivial to complain of standing water in the yard. It's a brand new day, and a brand new month - we put our trust in the Lord for what is ahead and our Thanks for all our blessings.

Was a good day of Sunday worship, so happy to have you able to be in services. I know sometimes it's the weather to keep you safe indoors and sometimes it's your back/health - so we praise God for the times we are able to share Sunday worship with you, dear friend.

The first 2 wks of July, Curt and I will be back Home, in Illinois with family. We will be worshipping with My Mom and our Home church family, the first Sunday we are there and then we will be with Curt's Mom and his family the second Sunday for Worship (they live 45 miles from where my Mom lives). They are both happy to have us be with them in church - an added blessing for us as well to share this time with them both. Of course, we will miss being in the church we now call our Home church here, but is always nice to be back Home with our families.

Appreciated The Good Things and as always, the chosen Scriptures that God puts upon your heart to share. THANK YOU, Everett for the time you take.

Have a Marvelous Monday today and may the 1st day of June, bring you blessings in abundance - one of my blessings is having you for such a good Friend.

God Bless You, Debra

From Michele in Southern California

Hi Everett! I have a new email address: mchlfil514@yahoo.com

I know I don't send emails very much. But as you know I look forward to Good Things to read before I got to bed. I keep you in my prayers. Michele

From Michelle in Hollywood, California

To Everett Christian May 31 at 11:47 PM Everett, thank you for all that's in Good Things. I'm always glad to see them when you have the energy to write them.

I have a request. Please keep Sasha in your prayers. She's okay, but has to have some extensive dental work done. Fortunately, the vet is willing to work with me as far as payments, and I will be working again doing editing for a friend of mine in Canada. She has to have anesthesia for this work and whether it's for me or Sasha, anesthesia scares me. I'm hoping she comes out of the procedure okay. My Canadian friend will be sending me some money for work I will be doing to help me start the procedure, plus I have some on my CareCredit card.

Other news - my helper, Tangie, is leaving. She got a better paying job, with benefits, but another helper I had, Curtis, just called me the other day and he will be coming back to work for me. I'm so happy, since I really like him. It will be helping both of us, since he needs more hours to get his car fixed - he's on the bus right now and I need his help.

My Aunt Nettie - my mother's last living sibling, crossed the Rainbow Bridge on May 22. It was tough on my cousins Susan and Raymond. I will miss her, but I'm also happy she's out of pain. My Uncle Ange (Aunt Nettie's husband) hasn't been doing too well either, so he might not last much longer.

As far as myself - I've been doing okay. Having my ups and downs, but basically fine. Blessings to you and your furkids. Michelle

From Burlene Wilson in McAlester, Oklahoma

To Everett Christian Jun 1 at 2:58 PM As sometimes happens, the scripture from Psalm 27:14

that you sent in the Good Things last night, was just what I needed.

A light on the dash in my car had come on and I didn't know what it was. It had been recalled recently due to something about the emission system, so I took it in and had it checked. It was okay and no light had come on. When the light came on I looked in the manual and it said something about he emissions control module again. So I didn't drive it Sunday (Barbara came and got me) but took it out today. When I started in to the parking lot of the dealer, another message came on saying something about the vehicle over heating. If I had driven it Sunday it might have burned up. The intervention of the Lord!!! I had worried lots about what it could be and how much it would cost to get it fixed. I Prayed a lot too.

Today when they found out what it was, it was covered by warranty and I didn't have to pay anything. It was a broken seal on the water hose. The Lord sure answered prayer for me and I am very thankful.

Last night the scripture "be strong and lean on the Lord" from Psalm 27:14 told me that is what I should do so I told the Lord I was counting on Him to go before me and help it not to be an expensive repair. He sure answered my prayer since it was no cost to me. I am very thankful.

Have a nice afternoon ad thanks for the Good Things.

Burlene

Good Things

14Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the LoRD. Psalm 27:14(New International Version).

GOD'S PROMISE TO US FROM HIS HOLY WORD

3For the revelation awaits an appointed time; it speaks of the end and will not prove false. Though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay. - Habakkuk 2:3(New International Version).

A QUOTE

We all stumble, every one of us. That's why it's a comfort to go hand in hand. - Emily Kimbrough -

THOUGHTS TO REMEMBER

A loving smile costs not a penny; a friendly word requires no dues. - From Reminisce Magazine -

True friendship cannot be rushed or scheduled or abbreviated or economized. It just takes time. - From The Bible Promise Book -

Worry is the interest you pay on trouble that never comes. - From Reminisce Magazine -

NOTES

Well, here I am back again with another Good Things. Today has been mostly cloudy with a high temperature of 73 degrees. The rain finally has stopped. We didn't have any rain last night or today and are not supposed to have any rain through at least next Sunday. But this is Oklahoma and you know things can change in a hurry. I attended church today. We had the usual wonderful service with hymns, choruses and spiritual songs. Pastor JT's sermon was titled "Dreams of Faith." If you attend our church and did not attend today you were greatly missed. If you attend another church and did not attend today you were greatly missed I am sure. We should never miss church unless we are sick or providentially hindered. I am not sure if I will be back with Good Things tomorrow. Just check back to see. I sat out with the cats this evening for a few minutes while they ate their treats. Thanks for reading the Good Things.

My cats are fine. Emmy and Rascal were just with me but have now gone outside. I have seen all eight of them this evening.

Have a good Monday to start the week.

Everett.