Wednesday, December 15, 2010

If you could see me now.

If you have ever lost someone close to you who suffered from an illness, this song may comfort you in your time of mourning. Carol and I lost a dear friend to breast cancer at a young age. I was glad someone shared this song with us about 15 yrs ago. We still miss her, but know she is with the father and we will be reunited again in heaven.
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Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Did Dinosaurs Coexist with Humans?

An Interview with Derek Isaacs

Darek Isaacs is an author, film producer and speaker, and President & Founder of Watchmen 33, an organization focused on defending and confirming the authority of the Bible. Darek graduated in May, 2010 with his Masters in Theological Studies from Liberty University. He frequently travels throughout the country for speaking and filming events. Darek maintains that only through the knowledge of Jesus Christ can the great mysteries of human existence be answered. Darek and his wife Tabitha live in Jacksonville, Alabama.


For a more indepth look into this topic, check out his new book

Original publication date: July 7, 2010

Monday, July 19, 2010

Influential thoughts

Sunday, July 18, 2010 by Rick Warren
Be careful how you think; your life is shaped by your thoughts. Proverbs 4:23 (GNT)

The Bible says our thoughts influence our lives. For instance --

My interpretation influences my situation -- It's not what happens to me that matters as much as how I choose to see it. The way I react will determine whether the circumstance makes me better or bitter. I can view everything as an obstacle or an opportunity for growth - a stumbling block or a stepping stone.

My beliefs influence my behavior -- We always act according to our beliefs, even when those ideas are false. For instance, as a child, if you believed a shadow in your bedroom at night was a monster, your body reacted in fear (adrenaline and jitters) even though it wasn't true. That's why it's so important to make sure you are operating on true information! Your convictions about yourself, about life, and about God influence your conduct.

My self-talk influences my self-esteem - We constantly talk to ourselves. Do you run yourself down with your self-talk? Stop doing that: "As he thinks in his heart, so is he" (Proverbs 23:7 NKJV).

The Wedding Day



My son Chris is now a married man. What a great experience and a perfect day. Congratulations Chris and Danielle!

All of their planning and hardwork was rewarded with beautiful memories for them and all who attended.  Here are some pics of the Groom with his Mom and the Bride with her Dad.
It was great to be surrounded by so many friends and family members!  Truely, a great time of sharing and celebration!  Our God is faithful and worthy of our praise! 


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To learn more about their journey, visit my previous blob "The Knot"

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Perspective - Protects

Perspective Protects Us From Error by Rick Warren

Don't shuffle along, eyes to the ground, absorbed with the things right in front of you. Look up, and be alert to what is going on around Christ—that's where the action is. See things from his perspective.
Colossians 3:1-2 (MSG)
  • Perspective protects us from error. If there was ever a time that Christians need to be grounded in the truth it is today. We live in a society that rejects absolute truth and accepts every opinion as equally valid.
  • Pluralism has created a very confused culture. The problem is not that our culture believes nothing but that it believes everything.
  • God intends for us to have his wisdom and perspective. The result of this will be believers who are ROCK solid.
"Then we will no longer be like children, forever changing our minds about what we believe because someone has told us something different or has cleverly lied to us and made the lie sound like the truth."
(Ephesians 4:14 LB)


Monday, March 8, 2010

Friday, March 5, 2010

This is the TRUTH...

Very interesting reading.  Watch it all the way to the end....and the begining.  Hmmmm.


That's LIFE...what a journey.

A few years ago we were at a Christian retreat we in Maryland called Sandy Cove.  It's one on our families favorite getaways.  For years it was an annual event we all looked forward too.  Tonight I stumbled onto a video  that was played at Sandy Cove during our last visit called "That's Life".  It brought back some great memories and the video was funny and true.   Enjoy!



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If you are looking for a great destination to get away for a summer vacation, check out http://www.sandycove.org/ in North East, MD.

Saturday, February 20, 2010

We Need One Another

"To each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.” - 1 Corinthians 12:7
The Holy Spirit uses believers to minister to other believers.


Right in line with modern culture’s emphasis on personal independence, it’s often easy for one to say, “If I have the all-sufficient Holy Spirit living within me, that’s all I need to live my Christian life.” That is true, but because you are not completely sanctified, you do not always allow the Spirit to fully do His work. Therefore, God needs to use other believers to minister the Spirit’s correction, exhortation, or encouragement.

 
The Bible is very clear about this. The Epistle to the Hebrews says God wants followers who do not waver in their profession of faith. And a primary way Christians will fulfill that is by regularly meeting together and seriously stimulating one another to love and good works (Hebrews 10:23-25).


We don’t have to look far for the proper setting in which to meet regularly and encourage one another. It’s any Bible-believing local church that is exercising its spiritual gifts. These special gifts are simply the loving channels through which the Holy Spirit ministers to those within the fellowship of believers. Today’s verse suggests that each of us has a gift, and this truth is explained a little more in verse 11: “One and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually just as He wills.” Here the apostle Paul reveals yet one more way in which the Holy Spirit sovereignty helps us and others to become more mature.


What’s remarkable about the Spirit’s working through us is that we become extensions of His voice. Perhaps you’ve thought of that comparison at times when you’ve shared the gospel with the lost. But the analogy fits equally well when you reach out and minister to someone within your church. The idea of being an extension of the Holy Spirit’s ministry ought to encourage you toward greater faithfulness in using your spiritual gifts to help other believers. Likewise, it should make you more sensitive to the Spirit’s correcting and edifying work in your life as others come alongside and minister to you (Collosions 3:12-13).

For Further Study:
Read 2 Corinthians 8:1-7. What kind of example did the Macedonians set regarding aid to other believers? How should that motivate us (v. 7)?

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Friday, February 5, 2010

How to Eat Fruit

FOR WHAT THIS IS WORTH, YOU MAY WANT TO TRY IT. SOME INTERESTING INFORMATION IN HERE.

This is from Pam, who works at the Mayo Clinic. She works in the research area of Mayo and comes across some very informative facts in her work. This one is a great one! Who would've thunk!! EATING FRUIT.  We all think eating fruits means just buying fruits, cutting it and just popping it into our mouths. It's not as easy as you think.  It's important to know how and when to eat.  What is the correct way of eating fruits?

IT MEANS NOT EATING FRUITS AFTER YOUR MEALS!

* FRUITS SHOULD BE EATEN ON AN EMPTY STOMACH.*


If you eat fruit like that, it will play a major role to detoxify your system, supplying you with a great deal of energy for weight loss and other life activities.

*FRUIT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT FOOD.*

Let's say you eat two slices of bread and then a slice of fruit. The slice of fruit is ready to go straight through
the stomach into the intestines, but it is prevented from doing so.  In the meantime the whole meal rots and ferments and turns to acid. The minute the fruit comes into contact with the food in the stomach and digestive juices, the entire mass of food begins to spoil...


So please eat your fruits on an empty stomach or before your meals! You have heard people complaining - every time I eat watermelon I burp, when I eat
durian [ define | CLICK ] my stomach bloats up, when I eat a banana I feel like running to the toilet etc - actually all this will not arise if you eat the fruit on an empty stomach. The fruit mixes with the putrefying other food and produces gas and hence you will bloat!

Graying hair, balding, nervous outburst, and dark circles under the eyes all these will not happen if you take fruits on an empty stomach.

There is no such thing as some fruits, like orange and lemon are acidic, because all fruits become alkaline in our body, according to Dr. Herbert Shelton  [ define | CLICK ] who did research on this matter. If you have mastered the correct way of eating fruits, you have the secret of beauty, longevity, health, energy, happiness and normal
weight.

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Tractor Humor :>)


Another creative and funny way to solve a problem...



A good marriage requires TEAMWORK! lol


Sunday, January 3, 2010

Canoe anyone?

Creative and funny!  That's all I have to say about this...



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