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GOD WILL BE GLORIFIED

1/28/2018

GOD WILL BE GLORIFIED

One truth that has settled and heart
these past few years is this...God
will be glorified.
If we fail to praise him, the stones
and rocks shall raise up, speak out
and glorify his name. (Luke 40:19)

If we do not glorify God, does it make
any difference? If we are not glorifying
God, who then are we really glorifying?

King David tells us that the day will come
in which all nations shall come and worship
before the Lord, and glorify his name.
(Psalm 56:10)

Individually, Jesus asks each of us to glorify
our Father which is in heaven.(Matt.5:16).

Saint Paul exhorts us:"With one mind and
mouth, glorify God, even the Father of our
Lord Jesus Christ.(Romans 15:6).

Our Heavenly Father, help us right now,
this very day, by word and by deed, to
glorify Thee. In Jesus' name, Amen.

(Written on August 8, 1978)

ISAIAH 20:5,6

1/27/2018

   ISAIAH 20:5,6

And they shall be afraid
  and ashamed of Ethiopia,
their expectation
and of Egypt, their glory

And the inhabitant of the isle
shall say in that day, Behold
such is our expectation,
whether we flee for help to be
delivered from the king of Assyria:
and how shall we escape?

LAST CHANCE

1/27/2018

  LAST CHANCE

"Marriage, wrote Joseph Barth, "is
                                        our last, best chance to grow up."
                                        And, in fact, many of us don't even
                                      begin to grow up until long after we've
                                        left the alter.
                                       For it is in and through marriage that
                                        we learn...

                                        The art of give and forgive
                                        The art of live and let live
                                        The art of sacrifice
                                       The art of being nice
                                      The art of sincere prayer
                                        The art of being fair
                                        The art of giving in and letting go
                                        The art of permitting love to flow

                                        Marriages really never fail...
                                     People are the ones that fail...to grow

(First posted on January 29, 2012)

LAUGHTER

1/27/2018

LAUGHTER

Laughter lightens the load
Laughter creates pearls from perils
Laughter sends hundreds of hope-rays
into the hearts of others
Laughter peeks out from behind the clouds
to say "Ah-ha, I told you so."
Laughter defeats gloom while delighting
in gentle gaiety
Laughter opens the door to contemplation
Laughter focuses on our foibles
and keeps us humble
Laughter is the wise man's answer
to despondency
Laughter adds needed spice to the bland
man's life
Laughter is relief to the decent man and
ridicule to the despot
Laughter is oil for the worn and weary soul
(First posted September 13, 2012)

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OUR MOTHER 1978

1/21/2018

OUR MOTHER 1978

When we were in the cradle
Who oversaw our sleep
When ailments touched our bodies
Who would quietly kneel and weep
Why, none other than our mother
When toddlers we became
Who often called our name
And took us by the hand
And played a kitchen game
Why, none other than our mother
When growing up became our lot
Who often set us straight
And taught us the narrow way
And prayed about our fate
Why, none other than our mother
When our children reach our age
We trust they'll surely know
There was one who dearly loved them
And hated to see them go
'Twas no other than their mother

(Written on May 14, 1975)

ISIAH 19:1,22,23

1/20/2018

    ISAIAH 19:1,22, 23

The burden of Egypt
Behold, the Lord rideth upon a swift cloud
and come into Egypt and the idols of Egypt
shall be moved at his presence
  And the heart of Egypt shall melt
  in the middle of it

  And the Lord shall smite Egypt
He shall smite and heal it
And they shall return even to the Lord
And he shall be entreated of them
And shall heal them

In that day, there shall be a highway
out of Egypt to Assyria, and the Assyrian
shall come unto Egypt, and the Egyptian
into Assyria, and the Egyptians shall serve
with the Assyrians

ON THIS DAY

1/20/2018

ON THIS DAY

An unknown author has written:
                                          "On this day...
                                          Mend a quarrel
                                          Search out a forgotten friend
                                          Dismiss suspicion,
                                          And replace it with trust
                                          Write a love letter
                                          Share some treasure
                                          Give a soft answer
                                          Encourage youth
                                          Manifest your loyalty,
                                          In a word or deed
                                          Keep a promise
                                          Find the time
                                          Forego a grudge
                                          Forgive an enemy
                                          Listen
                                          Apologize if you were wrong
                                          Try to understand
                                          Flout envy
                                          Examine your demands on others
                                          Think first of someone else
                                          Appreciate, be kind, be gentle
                                          Laugh a little more
                                          Deserve confidence
                                          Take up arms against malice
                                          Decry complacency
                                          Express your gratitude
                                          Worship your God
                                          Gladden the heart of a child
                                          Take pleasure in the beauuty
  And wonder of the earth"

ATTENTION! ATTENTION!

1/20/2018

ATTENTION! ATTENTION!

Are you currently going through a struggle?
Maybe there's a physical ailment that has
laid you flat on your back.
Perhaps there is greater disharmony and
disunity within your home or family.
Maybe there are financial difficulties that
are driving you to drink.

Have you ever considered that your Heavenly
Father may be using your particular set of
serious circumstances in order to get your
attention?

Can you not see that God is trying to get
our attention? All of it. All of the time.

If you are being plauged at the present
time, give God your full attention and see
for yourself if he doesn't fully bless you.

(Written on August 1, 1978---507)

ISAIAH 18:3

1/12/2018

ISAIAH 18:3

All ye inhabitants of the world
and dwellers on the earth, see ye
when he lifteth up an ensign
on the mountains
And when he bloweth a trumpet
hear ye

EPIPHANY

1/12/2018

EPIPHANY

   In many churches, January 6 celebrates the
visit of the three Kings or Wise men to the
baby Jesus. It is one of the oldest Christian
celebrations, dating back to the second
century, A.D. It is often known as Twelth
night, or the Feast of the Epiphany.

In addition to its religious connotations,
Epiphany may mean the sudden manifestation,
perception or an illuminating discovery of an
important idea or truth.

   During the Christmas season, many of us reflect
on the year past as to whether we did well to
follow the teachings and examples as set forth
by Jesus Christ. And many of us commit to doing
better and being better in the year ahead.

While it is good to have an epiphany at Christmas
time, there are no limits to how many epiphanies
we may have as we seek them throughout the
whole year.

May 2018 continuously shine forth with gracious
epiphanies for you and all your family and friends.