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Her Fatherâ€™s Zoo

January 29, 2016

The righteous care for the needs of their animals, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel.

June Williams was only 4 when her father bought 7 acres of land to build a zoo without bars or cages. Growing up she remembers how creative her father was in trying to help wild animals feel free in confinement. Today Chester Zoo is one of England's most popular wildlife attractions. Home to 11,000 animals on 110 acres of land, the zoo reflects her father's concern for animal welfare, education, and conservation.

Solomon had a similar interest in all creatures great and small. In addition to studying the wildlife of the Middle East, he imported exotic animals like apes and monkeys from far-off lands (1 Kings 10:22). But one of his proverbs shows us that Solomon's knowledge of nature went beyond intellectual curiosity. When he expressed the spiritual implications of how we treat our animals, he mirrored something of the heart of our Creator: "The righteous care for the needs of their animals, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel" (Prov. 12:10).

With God-given wisdom, Solomon saw that our relationship to our Creator affects not only how we treat people but also how much thoughtful consideration we give to the creatures in our care.

Father in heaven, when we think about the wonder and diversity of Your animal kingdom, please help us not only to worship You, but to care for what You've entrusted to us.

God is the real Owner of all of us.

Insight:

There is a subtle but important difference between intelligence and wisdom. Both of them are desirable; both of them important; both require diligence and discipline to acquire and exercise. However, wisdom is often considered the appropriate application of intelligence. Knowing something is one thing; being able to act well on what you know is another. As Solomon shows, intelligence can be demonstrated by speech, but wisdom is demonstrated in both speech and action.

Good Morning To Amy's Place

Everyday And By Wearing Red
On Friday
*Wishing You A Great Weekend*

Amen

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

Have a wonderful weekend, everyone!

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God Bless our TROOPS. Finding something red to wear today!..

RAY WYLIE HUBBARD~RED DRESS

God Bless our Troops...
Thanks for the ping LUV W....and I just want to say I love your tag line and verse...

Howdy, gal! Good to see you! Glad you like it! It just seems to fit! :)

Happy Friday!

Hope you all have a perfect day!

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

Hope your throat is feeling better than yesterday.... *hugs*

I am still pretty hoarse...and while helping my sister paint last week, I wore latex gloves...and OMG...I found out I am allergic to latex. My hands are all broken out in a rash.

My voice, and my hands.

I won’t be performing this week, I guess.

Grrrrr

Wait...this was last week and your hands are still rashy? Dang...... Poor LTOS! *hugs*

Actually, I did some more painting last night, and woke up with the rash this morning.

Also, we had run out of one box of gloves and started another. They were different brands.

But you *still* wore rubber gloves. Why????????

I didn’t realize i was allergic until it happened.

No good deed goes unpunished, I guess.

Poor LTOS. Stay away from rubber gloves after this..... :-(

Indeed, I will!

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The Mention of His Name

January 30, 2016

I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.

John 16:22

When the soloist began to sing during our Sunday service, the congregation gave him full, hushed attention. His mellow bass-baritone voice brought them the soul-touching words of an old song by Gordon Jensen. The song's title expresses a truth that grows more precious the older we become: "He's as Close as the Mention of His Name."

We've all experienced times of separation from our loved ones. A child marries and moves far away. Parents are separated from us because of career or health. A child goes off to school in another state or country. True, we have texting and Skype. But we are here and they are there. And then there is the separation of death.

But as believers in Christ, we have His promise that we are never alone. Though we may feel alone, He hasn't gone anywhere. He's right here, right now, always and forever. When He left this earth, He told His followers, "Surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age" (Matt. 28:20). He also promised us, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you" (Heb. 13:5).

The silent plea, the whispered mention of His name, even the very thought of Him brings us solace and reassurance. "He's as close as the mention of His name."

Jesus, thank You that You are near. I need You.

Jesus never abandons or forgets His own.

Insight:

Having spoken of His imminent betrayal and death (John 13:18-38), Jesus now assures His disciples of His presence and love with the promise of the Holy Spirit (John 14-16). He comforts them by saying their grief will "turn to joy" (v. 20), comparing their emotions to those of a woman giving birth (v. 21)--the very baby that causes the pain also causes the joy. "Now is your time of grief," Jesus tells His disciples, "but I will see you again and you will rejoice" (v. 22). We have "hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead" (1 Peter 1:3).

The problem with winter sports is that -
follow me closely here -
they generally take place in winter.

Dave Barry

Happy Caturday, Dogurday and Bunnyday, everyone!

Cool Cat

Lookin' For A Kitty,
Doesn't Seem To Be A Warm Spot in the City!

Happy Caturday!

((((HUGS))))

ML/LTOS