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To: jaycee
Today is Tiapam's Birthday! :)
2,272 posted on 01/28/2011 7:09:35 AM PST by yorkie
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Earthquake City
January 28, 2011

In his book A Crack in the Edge of the World, Simon Winchester writes of the small earthquake-prone town of Parkfield, California. Seeking to attract tourists, a hotel sign reads: “Sleep Here When It Happens.” A local restaurant menu features a large steak called “The Big One,” and desserts are called “Aftershocks.” But all humor aside, a real earthquake can be a terrifying experience. I know. I’ve lived through California earthquakes.

In the book of Acts, we read how God used an earthquake to open someone’s heart to the gospel. Having been falsely accused, Paul and Silas found themselves in jail at Philippi. Around midnight, an earthquake rumbled through the prison, opening the doors and loosing the prisoners’ chains. When the jailer learned that Paul and Silas had not tried to escape, he asked, “What must I do to be saved?” (16:30). Paul responded, “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved, you and your household” (v.31). That night the jailer and his family believed and were baptized. And it all started with an earthquake.

Sometimes life’s upsets can make people more open to the gospel. Do you know anyone who is going through a crisis? Prayerfully stay in contact with them, and be ready to share a sensitive word of witness.

Lord, use us as Your instruments
Of truth and love and care,
And may we bring encouragement
As Your good news we share. —Sper

Many are brought to faith by trouble.

Read: Acts 16:23-34

Suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken. —Acts 16:26
Bible in a year:
Exodus 19-20; Matthew 18:21-35


2,273 posted on 01/28/2011 7:58:53 AM PST by The Mayor (Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is Liberty!)
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To: yorkie

Great to hear! I thought I might be a day late but I figured she wouldn’t mind! LOL!

I had to run out a few minutes and just got back. I picked up breakfast while I was out!


2,275 posted on 01/28/2011 8:16:47 AM PST by jaycee ((("His eye is on the sparrow and I know He watches me.")))
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To: yorkie

Okay!!!!! SO I DID get the right date!! LOL

Someone please call my Cy-Ki-a-Trist!!


2,388 posted on 01/28/2011 4:58:57 PM PST by pollywog ("O Thou who changest not, abide with me.".......)
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