July 1,2013
"Worry is like a rocking chair. It gives you something to do but it doesn't
get you anywhere."
from 101 things you hear and learn Along the Way
Sunday, June 30, 2013
Friday, June 28, 2013
Pray specifically
June 28, 2013
"I prayed very specifically for a car I needed," Julie said. "I prayed for a Camry ( she had one once)
I wanted four doors so I could take people with me to church, And I said Lord I prefer a clean
beige or brown car."
A few weeks later she received a call from an organization that donates cars to single moms.
When she went to pick up the vehicle she knew it was a gift from God. It was a 4-door beige
Camry fresh from a car wash.
"And whatever things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive." (Matthew 21-22)
"I prayed very specifically for a car I needed," Julie said. "I prayed for a Camry ( she had one once)
I wanted four doors so I could take people with me to church, And I said Lord I prefer a clean
beige or brown car."
A few weeks later she received a call from an organization that donates cars to single moms.
When she went to pick up the vehicle she knew it was a gift from God. It was a 4-door beige
Camry fresh from a car wash.
"And whatever things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive." (Matthew 21-22)
Monday, June 24, 2013
Prayer and buying a house
June 24
Our realtor calls and says, "the seller wants to know if your offer of a month ago still stands."
I say yes and I hang up. I turn to see a smiling Joy (my wife) standing behind me. "I'm stunned since they laughed at our offer before but you don't seem at all surprised."
"I'm not, she says, "I have been praying about that house since we saw it."
"Ask and you will receive, that your joy may be full." (John 16:24)
Our realtor calls and says, "the seller wants to know if your offer of a month ago still stands."
I say yes and I hang up. I turn to see a smiling Joy (my wife) standing behind me. "I'm stunned since they laughed at our offer before but you don't seem at all surprised."
"I'm not, she says, "I have been praying about that house since we saw it."
"Ask and you will receive, that your joy may be full." (John 16:24)
Sunday, June 23, 2013
Quote of the week
June 23
"I am only one, but still I am one
I can't do everything but still I can do something,
And because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse
to do the something that I can do."
Edward Hale
Credo for Lend a Hand Society
"I am only one, but still I am one
I can't do everything but still I can do something,
And because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse
to do the something that I can do."
Edward Hale
Credo for Lend a Hand Society
Friday, June 21, 2013
Today and the Last Day
June 21,2013
Today is the longest day of the year of daylight. Happens every year, it is the order of the universe.
The Bible tells us that this order will come to an abrupt end one day.
"And the stars from heaven fell...and every mountain and island was moved out of its place."
(Revelations 7:13-14)
What to do?
"Since you already know this, be on your guard so that you may not be carried away by the
error of lawless men and fall from your secure position, But grow in the grace and knowledge
of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ." (2Peter 3:17& 18 NIV)
Today is the longest day of the year of daylight. Happens every year, it is the order of the universe.
The Bible tells us that this order will come to an abrupt end one day.
"And the stars from heaven fell...and every mountain and island was moved out of its place."
(Revelations 7:13-14)
What to do?
"Since you already know this, be on your guard so that you may not be carried away by the
error of lawless men and fall from your secure position, But grow in the grace and knowledge
of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ." (2Peter 3:17& 18 NIV)
Thursday, June 20, 2013
The Lord and a Yard Sale
June 20, 2013
This wasn't your typical yard sale. My friend was selling for survival. He was unemployed and needed to pay the rent.. We pray for success. The phone rings and he dashes inside to answer it.
He returns and rescues his kitchen table and chairs from his lawn. "That call was from a lady who
wants me to paint her house," he says, "I quoted that job six months ago and she calls today."
"That call was from the Lord," I offer. We both tear up.
"Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest." (Matthew 11:30)
This wasn't your typical yard sale. My friend was selling for survival. He was unemployed and needed to pay the rent.. We pray for success. The phone rings and he dashes inside to answer it.
He returns and rescues his kitchen table and chairs from his lawn. "That call was from a lady who
wants me to paint her house," he says, "I quoted that job six months ago and she calls today."
"That call was from the Lord," I offer. We both tear up.
"Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest." (Matthew 11:30)
Monday, June 17, 2013
The one sin not forgiven
June 18,2013
One minister suggested that Christmas and Easter were done for us.
We don't have to do anything. But when the Holy Spirit came to the
apostles it required acceptance and compliance. We can't be negative
about the Holy Spirit. Jesus tells us straight out.
"Anyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man it will be forgiven
him, but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit, it will be not be forgiven
him, either in this age or in the age to come." (Matthew 12:32)
One minister suggested that Christmas and Easter were done for us.
We don't have to do anything. But when the Holy Spirit came to the
apostles it required acceptance and compliance. We can't be negative
about the Holy Spirit. Jesus tells us straight out.
"Anyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man it will be forgiven
him, but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit, it will be not be forgiven
him, either in this age or in the age to come." (Matthew 12:32)
Sunday, June 16, 2013
Practical Advice
June 16
June 16
Things I learned and heard Along the Way
"If you can't pay off your charge card at the end of the month,
stop using your charge card."
"Remember the borrower is always subject to the lender."
(Biblical advice)
June 16
Things I learned and heard Along the Way
"If you can't pay off your charge card at the end of the month,
stop using your charge card."
"Remember the borrower is always subject to the lender."
(Biblical advice)
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Happy Flag Day
It is flag day in the United States and I'm grateful to be living in the land of the free.
Despite all the negative headlines and issues that divide us we are blessed to be here.
"It is God who made us and not we ourselves."
"We are His people and the sheep of his pasture.
"Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise.
"Be thankful and bless His name, for the Lord is good.
"His mercy is everlasting and His truth endures all generations."
(Psalm 100)
Despite all the negative headlines and issues that divide us we are blessed to be here.
"It is God who made us and not we ourselves."
"We are His people and the sheep of his pasture.
"Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise.
"Be thankful and bless His name, for the Lord is good.
"His mercy is everlasting and His truth endures all generations."
(Psalm 100)
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
When the Lord Calls...
June 13
When I'm asked to do something do I respond right away or do I linger and finish
whatever I am doing?
Peter responded when the Lord said, "Come and follow me." He dropped his nets and left his boat
to become a fisher of men.(Matthew 4:19} He didn't leave for a few day but for the rest of his life.
Am I ready to respond like that? Are you?
"Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, take up his cross and follow Me."
(Mark 8:34)
When I'm asked to do something do I respond right away or do I linger and finish
whatever I am doing?
Peter responded when the Lord said, "Come and follow me." He dropped his nets and left his boat
to become a fisher of men.(Matthew 4:19} He didn't leave for a few day but for the rest of his life.
Am I ready to respond like that? Are you?
"Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, take up his cross and follow Me."
(Mark 8:34)
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
A Golf Lesson
June 11
I was on a business trip in Scotland and was playing a round of golf on a links course
in St, Andrews. The first time I teed off first I couldn't see the fairway. I couldn't contain my feelings."This is the worst hole I have ever seen."
I heard a voice with a deep Scottish brogue say, "You are facing the wrong way sir."
That turned out to be a critical lesson for me. I needed to change the direction of my life
And I did when I accepted Jesus as my Lord and Savior.
"I am the light of the world, He who follows me shall not walk in darkness but have the light
of life." (John 8:12)
I was on a business trip in Scotland and was playing a round of golf on a links course
in St, Andrews. The first time I teed off first I couldn't see the fairway. I couldn't contain my feelings."This is the worst hole I have ever seen."
I heard a voice with a deep Scottish brogue say, "You are facing the wrong way sir."
That turned out to be a critical lesson for me. I needed to change the direction of my life
And I did when I accepted Jesus as my Lord and Savior.
"I am the light of the world, He who follows me shall not walk in darkness but have the light
of life." (John 8:12)
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