Thank you so much, Kitty! ((((hugs))))

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The Olive Press

March 24, 2016

They went to a place called Gethsemane.

If you visit the village of Capernaum beside the Sea of Galilee, you will find an exhibit of ancient olive presses. Formed from basalt rock, the olive press consists of two parts: a base and a grinding wheel. The base is large, round, and has a trough carved out of it. The olives were placed in this trough, and then the wheel, also made from heavy stone, was rolled over the olives to extract the oil.

On the night before His death, Jesus went to the Mount of Olives overlooking the city of Jerusalem. There, in the garden called Gethsemane, He prayed to the Father, knowing what lay ahead of Him.

The word Gethsemane means "place of the olive press"--and that perfectly describes those first crushing hours of Christ's suffering on our behalf. There, "in anguish, he prayed . . . and his sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground" (Luke 22:44).

Jesus the Son suffered and died to take away "the sin of the world" (John 1:29) and restore our broken relationship with God the Father. "Surely he took up our pain and bore our suffering . . . . He was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities, the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed" (Isa. 53:4-5).

Our hearts cry out in worship and gratitude.

Father, help me understand what Your Son endured for me. Help me appreciate the depths of love that would allow my Lord and Christ to be crushed for my wrongs and my rescue.

Gone my transgressions, and now I am free--all because Jesus was wounded for me. W. G. Ovens

good morning Amy, Rus and everyone

I do hope all have a marvelous Easter weekend. Know in life there are a lot of problems and life-issues. Know there is pain and my hope and prayer is for friends here to find peace and joy through life’s challenges.

Still working hard/heavy hours on weekends. Have been blessed to spend winter at hotel rather than my off grid home. Will be leaving a a few weeks back to home

Missing Toby and Josy big time

Still doing movies for my R & R during the week.

Already an intense election cycle. Heavy duty emotions prevalent as most here know

Hugs/love from Ohio

Talk To Me

Talk to me
of vineyards
pungent with
basil and thyme,
of fireflies,
shooting stars,
and long hot
summer nights.
For winter
has gone on
much too long.

Dave Will

Have a wonderful thankful Thursday, everyone!

Happy Thankful Thursday!

I am Thankful that it is Spring!

((((HUGS))))

ML/LTOS

A series=ly cute puppy!

Happy Birthday Luv W !

Adorable puppy!

I AM SO THANKFUL****SPRING IS HERE.
For The Beauty Of The Earth...CLICK

Beautiful! I love pink.

Thank you, trish. Lovely poem..It’s a chilly day after a brief rain storm in the night...(52) We’ve had warmer days in February!

Precious, ML....

(((HUGS)))

It’s 40 degrees here with wind gusts of over 10 mph from the north east. :(

((((HUGS))))

Thank you! It was great!

Greetings Meg! We are getting snow here this afternoon, but we got freezing rain first. The trees are weighted down from it all but so far the power is still “on”. Looks pretty out there. Things will no doubt return to normal soon.

Cheers!

I pray you keep your power! Enjoy the beauty
while it lasts.

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Boots The Cat Builds An Igloo

Cute and smart kitty cat!

Weatherman says it will be 42 tomorrow, but only 20 tonight so the ice and snow will hang around a few more hours.

Cheers!

Arctic Survivalist Kitteh

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Three-Word Obituary

March 25, 2016

Christ Jesus who died--more than that, who was raised to life--is at the right hand of God.

Romans 8:34

Before Stig Kernell died, he told the local funeral home that he didn't want a traditional obituary. Instead, the Swedish man instructed them to publish only three words noting his passing: "I am dead." When Mr. Kernell died at age 92, that's exactly what appeared. The audacity and simplicity of his unusual death notice captured the attention of newspapers around the world. In a strange twist, the international curiosity about the man with the three-word obituary caused more attention to his death than he intended.

When Jesus was crucified, the Lord's obituary could have read, "He is dead." But after 3 days, it would have been changed to front-page news saying, "He is risen!" Much of the New Testament is devoted to proclaiming and explaining the results of Christ's resurrection. "Christ Jesus who died--more than that, who was raised to life--is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us. Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? . . . We are more than conquerors through him who loved us" (Rom. 8:34-37).

The three-word obituary of Jesus, "He is dead," has been transformed into an eternal anthem of praise to our Savior. He is risen! He is risen indeed!

Lord, we rejoice in Your great victory over sin and death through Your resurrection. May we live in light of it every day.

Jesus sacrificed His life for ours.

INSIGHT:

In Romans 5-8, Paul told the Roman Christians what Christ had done to save them and of the benefits they now have. Today's passage is Paul's concluding affirmation and celebration of God's providential care. Quoting from Psalm 44:22 (in Rom. 8:36), Paul makes the point that Christians are not exempt from afflictions, suffering, or death (Rom. 8:35). Even so, we need not fear because "God is for us" (v. 31).