[pollywog]

Oh ConservativeParty, I have added that as my tagline!
That is the answer I needed this morning to a problem I am facing right now.!!

[The Mayor]

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December 30, 2009

Bad Idea?

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READ: Hebrews 10:22-39

Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith. —Hebrews 10:22

The former athlete had neglected his body for too long, so he began an exercise routine. The first day, he did several push-ups and went for a light jog. The next day, more push-ups, a few sit-ups, and a longer run. Day 3: exercises and a mile-and-a-half run. On Day 4, our ex-athlete in re-training woke up with a sore throat.

Then he did one more exercise: He jumped to the conclusion that exercising was a bad idea. If all he got out of his huffing and puffing was sickness, it wasn’t for him.

Let’s examine another scenario. A Christian, realizing he has neglected his relationship with God, begins a new spiritual routine of Bible-reading and prayer. But after just a few days, some problems arise in his life. What does he conclude? Like the ex-athlete, should he decide that his spiritual quest was a bad idea and that it didn’t do any good? Certainly not.

We don’t pray and read the Bible to get a perfect, trouble-free life. Pursuing God is not cause and effect. We do it because it draws us closer in our relationship with the One who is perfect. The pursuit of godliness will not exempt us from trouble (2 Tim. 3:12). But a life dedicated to loving and pursuing God (Heb. 10:22) is always a good idea—no matter what happens.

The time we spend with God each day
Through prayer and reading of His Word
Will help us face what comes our way
And draw us closer to the Lord. —Sper

The roots of stability come from being grounded in God’s Word and prayer.

Bible in One Year: Zechariah 13-14; Revelation 21

[JustAmy]

December 30, 2009


Graphic by MamaBear

Snowflakes are kisses from heaven.
~Author Unknown

When snow falls, nature listens.
~Antoinette van Kleeff

Where does the white go when the snow melts?
~Author Unknown

A snowflake is one of God's most fragile creations,
but look what they can do when they stick together!
~Author Unknown

Snowmen fall from heaven... unassembled.
~Author Unknown

There's one good thing about snow,
it makes your lawn look as nice as your neighbor's.
~Clyde Moore

[TheConservativeParty]

Hey! Glad you liked my Aunt’s saying. She has so many good stories. That was one of the things I had to write down so I wouldn’t forget it.

One time she had a very odd job. She had just quit a job as a church secretary and my uncle stopped at a gas station and saw they were hiring and offered her as an employee. He went home and told her and she was less than thrilled, but she decided why not, and said she would be “pumping gas for The Lord”. LOL.

Then at that job, the man in charge was a bit of a jerk and would sometimes pass her too closely in the halls. She finally had enough one day and said “If you ever do that again, I’m gonna part your hair with a crescent wrench!”. That put an end to his antics.

Many of you will remember I asked for prayers for my Aunt Mickey this past year. She has finally, on Dec.21, gotten to see an endocrinologist for her thyroid problem. It took 4-5 months to get that appointment. She had an inflamed occipital nerve this year too that caused many problems. That has corrected itself. The thyroid thing is finally getting attention. She is doing really good now and will be even better after the thyroid is regulated.