Happy Warm and Fuzzy Wednesday!

I'm kinda back.
I feel like a newbie. :)

I have no idea where the past two months have gone.
Seems like between appts, election, short vacation and Thanksgiving, all of the days are filled.

Today is Marissa's birthday but she has choir practice tonight.
The Christmas program is next Thursday.
I'm not sure if she is doing a solo again; she likes to surprise us.
I have invited family over Friday evening so we can have pizza, cake and ice cream.

I am making my New Year's Resolution early this year .....
I resolve to spend more time here in 2017!

Thank you all for keeping the doors open during my extended absence.
I truly appreciate your help.

Hugs

Thank you, NnB. Can you believe it has been 11 years?

She won't be home until about 7:30 tonight so I will show her your post tonight.

From you birthday poems she is well aware of Pearl Harbor Day.

One of these days, I will post all of the poems you wrote for her.
Thank you.

LOLOL!!

Happy Warm & Fuzzy Wednesday!

We have had our first dusting of snow. I Guess that means it is WINTER!

((((HUGS))))

ML/LTOS

Libby is sitting next to me waiting for her 7 pm out and snack. It’s like they can tell time.

Good Evening, FRiends

For coming by today with your darling graphics.
It is so good to have you here, Amy! Happy Birthday to Marissa.
I Wish You All A Pleasant Evening And Sweet Dreams

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Surround Sound

December 8, 2016

The sound of rejoicing in Jerusalem could be heard far away. Nehemiah 12:43

Walt Disney Studios was the first to introduce a new concept in listening to movies. It was called “stereophonic sound” or surround sound, and it was developed because producers wanted the movie-going audience to hear the music in a new way.

But this wasn’t the first use of “surround sound.” Thousands of years earlier, Nehemiah introduced the idea at the dedication of the rebuilt wall of Jerusalem. “I had the leaders of Judah go up on top of the wall,” he explained. “I also assigned two large choirs to give thanks” (Neh. 12:31). The two choirs began at the southern part of the wall, at the Dung Gate. One went to the left, one went to the right, and they surrounded the city of Jerusalem in praise as they marched toward the temple (vv. 31, 37–40).

The choirs led the people in rejoicing because “God had given them great joy” (v. 43). In fact, their rejoicing “could be heard far away” (v. 43).

Their praise resulted from God’s help as the people overcame the opposition of enemies like Sanballat and rebuilt the wall. What has God given us that causes our joy to overflow into praise? God’s clear direction in our lives? The comfort He alone can provide in times of trouble? Or our ultimate gift: salvation?

Perhaps we can’t create “surround sound” with our praise, but we can rejoice in the joy God has given us. Then others can hear us praise God and see how He works.

We praise You, O Lord—with words, with song, and with our lives. We offer You our hearts in response to Your great power, loving provision, and constant care.

We can never praise Jesus too much!

INSIGHT:

Nehemiah spearheaded a magnificent public music celebration. Four types of musical instruments are identified in verses 27 and 35—cymbals, harps, lyres, and trumpets. Cymbals are an example of metal percussion instruments. Like drums, cymbals usually help sustain a musical beat. Also included were harps and lyres. Harps may have been smaller than lyres and less lavish (2 Chron. 9:11). Trumpets (Neh. 12:35, 41) were the wind instruments. These were not the curvy rams’ horns or shofars, but were straight metal horns used for assembling armies and ambushes (Num. 10:1–10; 2 Chron. 5:12).

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The Gift of Encouragement

December 9, 2016

Joseph . . . whom the apostles called Barnabas (which means “son of encouragement”), sold a field he owned and brought the money and put it at the apostles’ feet. Acts 4:36–37

An old Merle Haggard song, “If We Make It Through December,” tells the story of a man laid off from his factory job with no money to buy Christmas gifts for his little girl. Although December is supposed to be a happy time of year, his life seems dark and cold.

Discouragement is not unique to December, but it can be amplified then. Our expectations may be higher, our sadness deeper. A little encouragement can go a long way.

Joseph, a man from Cyprus, was among the early followers of Jesus. The apostles called him Barnabas, which means “son of encouragement.” We meet him in Acts 4:36–37 when he sold a piece of property and donated the money to help other believers in need.

Later, we read that the disciples were afraid of Saul (Acts 9:26). “But Barnabas took him and brought him to the apostles” (v. 27). Saul, later called Paul, had formerly been trying to kill the believers, but Barnabas defended him as a man transformed by Christ.

All around us are people longing to be encouraged. A timely word, a phone call, or a prayer can bolster their faith in Jesus.

The generosity and support of Barnabas demonstrate what it means to be a son or daughter of encouragement. That may be the greatest gift we can give to others this Christmas.

Thank You, Lord, for the gift of encouragement. May we encourage others as they have encouraged us.

Encouragement may be the greatest gift we give this Christmas.

INSIGHT:

When Saul of Tarsus met the Lord Jesus Christ on the road to Damascus, he was transformed into an apostle of Christ. Needless to say, the Christian community was fearful and skeptical about Paul’s apparent change of spiritual loyalties. It is in this context that Barnabas provided a wonderful service of bridge-building. Barnabas was central to Paul’s acceptance by supporting Paul’s conversion story and accepting him as a brother in Christ. Here we see Barnabas showing a spirit of generosity and encouragement. How can you plan to be a blessing to others through an intentional act of encouragement?

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Wearing Red On Friday To Support Our Troops
It only got down to 31 here...No snow,,,,No ice...No complaints!
Stay Warm.

Amen!

Christmas is almost here..

Red Friday, at Amy's Place
to support our troops!

Hi Trish! Love the old fashioned Santa!

Thank you, TCP!

Wear your red
for our brave troops!

RAY WYLIE HUBBARD~RED DRESS

Happy Friday!

And don't forget to wear something RED to support the Troops.

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

Snowball
I made myself a snowball
As perfect as can be
I thought I'd keep it as a pet
And let it sleep with me

I made it some pajamas
And a pillow for its head
Then last night it ran away
But first it wet my bed

Shel Silverstein

Happy Friday!

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