Thank you, Bob.

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Lessons for Little Ones

January 23, 2016

Start children off on the way they should go.

When my daughter described a problem she was having in the school lunchroom, I immediately wondered how I could fix the issue for her. But then another thought occurred. Maybe God had allowed the problem so she could see Him at work and get to know Him better. Instead of running to the rescue, I decided to pray with her. The trouble cleared up without any help from me!

This situation showed my little one that God cares for her, that He listens when she prays, and that He answers prayers. The Bible says there's something significant about learning these lessons early in life. If we "start children off on the way they should go, . . .when they are old they will not turn from it" (Prov. 22:6). When we start kids off with an awareness of Jesus and His power, we are giving them a place to return to if they wander and a foundation for spiritual growth throughout their lives.

Consider how you might foster faith in a child. Point out God's design in nature, tell a story about how He has helped you, or invite a little one to thank God with you when things go right. God can work through you to tell of His goodness throughout all generations.

Dear God, I pray that You will raise up believers in the next generation. Show me how I can encourage young people to trust in You.

We influence future generations by living for Christ today.

Insight:

The book of Proverbs is structured as a life manual from a father to his son (Prov. 1:8; 3:1; 4:1; 5:1; 7:1). The proverbs are not prophecies or promises, but are short pithy statements that express truths about human behavior. Parents are encouraged to teach God's Word to their children (22:6) and to discipline them (v. 15).

Winter Morning Poem

Winter is the king of showmen
Winter is the king of showmen
Turning tree stumps into snowmen
And houses into birthday cakes
And spreading sugar over lakes
Smooth and clean and frosty white
The world looks good enough to bite
That's the season to be young
Catching snowflakes on your tongue
Snow is snowy when it's snowing
I'm sorry it's slushy when it's going

Ogden Nash

Happy Caturday, Dogurday and Bunnyday, everyone!

Toughen Up!

Global Warming headed YOUR Way!

((((HUGS))))

ML/LTOS

Great dogs!

I love ‘em! :-)

:)

*Happy Caturday ~ Dogurday*
To Amy's Place

*My Nose Is Cold!!*

I Wish You A Warm House And A Good Weekend

So adorable! Thanks, MEG!

Thank you for the darling opening, (((trish))).

HAPPY BLIZZARD
To Amy's Place!

"FIRST SNOW IN ALSACE"

The snow came down last night like moths
Burned on the moon; it fell till dawn,
Covered the town with simple cloths.

Absolute snow lies rumpled on
What shellbursts scattered and deranged,
Entangled railings, crevassed lawn.

As if it did not know they'd changed,
Snow smoothly clasps the roofs of homes
Fear-gutted, trustless and estranged.

The ration stacks are milky domes;
Across the ammunition pile
The snow has climbed in sparkling combs.

You think: beyond the town a mile
Or two, this snowfall fills the eyes
Of soldiers dead a little while.

Persons and persons in disguise,
Walking the new air white and fine,
Trade glances quick with shared surprise.

At childrenâ€™s windows, heaped, benign,
As always, winter shines the most,
And frost makes marvelous designs.

The night guard coming from his post,
Ten first-snows back in thought, walks slow
And warms him with a boyish boast:

He was the first to see the snow.

By Richard Wilbur

HAPPY BLIZZARD
To Amy's Place!

"O Wert Thou In The Cauld Blast"
Robert Burns
Sung by Jean Redpath
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Hi Meg, Hope your day was nice. I went to a large antique mall, didn’t find anything, but was fun to look.

Cheers

It was a gentle day here...Glad you enjoyed your day.

*Welcome To Sunday At Amy's Place*

God of everlasting glory,
Filling earth and sky,
Everywhere Thy wonders open
To our searching eye.
-Peterson

Lord's Day Blessings To All

Happy Sunday!

But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. God chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things-and the things that are not-to nullify the things that are, so that no one may boast before him. It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God-that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption. Therefore, as it is written: "Let the one who boasts boast in the Lord." (1 Corinthians 2:27-31)

Hallelujah and Amen

ML/LTOS

Lovely, ML. Have a Blessed Day

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Honoring God

January 24, 2016

[Jesus said,] "If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit.

John 15:5

The church service was still in progress, and we had some visitors there that morning. The speaker was only halfway through his sermon when I noticed one of our visitors walking out. I was curious and concerned, so I walked out to talk with her.

"You're leaving so soon," I said, approaching her. "Is there a problem I can help with?" She was frank and forthright. "Yes," she said, "my problem is that sermon! I don't accept what the preacher is saying." He had said that no matter what we accomplish in life, the credit and praise belong to God. "At least," the woman moaned, "I deserve some credit for my achievements!"

I explained to her what the pastor meant. People do deserve recognition and appreciation for what they do. Yet even our gifts and talents are from God, so He gets the glory. Even Jesus, the Son of God, said, "The Son can do nothing by himself; he can do only what he sees his Father doing" (John 5:19). He told His followers, "Apart from me you can do nothing" (15:5).

We acknowledge the Lord as the one who helps us to accomplish everything.

Lord, let me not forget to acknowledge You for all that You do for me and enable me to do.

God's children do His will for His glory.

Insight:

John 15 forms the middle section of Jesus's Upper Room Discourse--His final extended teaching time with His disciples before going to the cross. He focuses on our deep dependence upon Him by using the comparison of a vine and its branches (vv. 1-8). Then He describes His great love for us that should result in our love for one another (vv. 9-17), our identification with Him as opposed to this world (vv. 18-25), and the reassuring ministry of the Holy Spirit in our lives (vv. 26-27). These words not only form strategic preparation for His disciples ahead of His suffering and death, they also speak of His ongoing love for and commitment to all His children.

Amen to this important message, Rus.
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