I've been trying to help my sister in Georgia find a rescue toy poodle to adopt! It's not easy.

Happy Wednesday!

I hope you can. I’m sure those little cuties go really quick! I’ve always had poodles when I had dogs, and I loved them dearly!

There does seem to be a scarcity of toy poodles! :)

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Ms. Charlie, Larry & Moe - 12 June 2015
Clan MacNessa Wishes
A Happy Warm & Fuzzy Wednesday
To All!!!

Happy Thankful Thursday To Amy's Place

Thanking God For Family And FRiends And For His Beautiful Creations

Wishing You A Blessed Thankful Day

Thankful Thursday

I am Thankful for My FRiends .

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Signet Ring

December 29, 2016

“I will make you like my signet ring, for I have chosen you,” declares the Lord. Haggai 2:23

When I first made the acquaintance of a new friend from abroad, I noticed his posh English accent and that he wore a ring on his little finger. Later I learned that this wasn’t just jewelry; it revealed his family’s history through the family crest engraved on it.

It was a bit like a signet ring—perhaps like the one in Haggai. In this short Old Testament book, the prophet Haggai calls for the people of God to restart the rebuilding of the temple. They had been exiled and had now returned to their homeland and begun rebuilding, but enemy opposition to their project had stalled them. Haggai’s message includes God’s promise to Zerubbabel, Judah’s leader, that he had been chosen and set apart as their leader, like a signet ring.

In ancient times, a signet ring was used as a means of identification. Instead of signing their name, people would press their ring into hot wax or soft clay to make their mark. As God’s children, we too make a mark on the world as we spread the gospel, share His grace through loving our neighbors, and work to end oppression.

Each of us has our own unique stamp that reveals how we’re created in God’s image and expresses our particular mix of gifts, passions, and wisdom. It’s our call and privilege to act as this signet ring in God’s world.

Father God, may I know my true identity as Your heir this day. (See Luke 15.)

We are God’s heirs and ambassadors, sharing His love in the world.

INSIGHT:

Just as Zerubbabel is likened to a signet ring, each Christian is marked by God’s authorized acceptance in Christ (Eph. 1:4–5, 11). As such, we are identified as Christians (Acts 11:26; 1 Pet. 4:14–16) and authorized as envoys or carriers of the most important information in the entire world (Matt. 28:18–20). How can we be more effective disseminators of that truth this week? How could we have a more valuable New Year’s resolution than to act like God’s signet rings in this upcoming year?

Happy Thankful Thursday
To Amy's Place!

"You Are My Lucky Star"
Gene Kelly & Debbie Reynolds
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Love it!

A true entertainer...She died one day after her daughter, Carrie Fisher. So sad.

Rest in Peace.

Beautiful, Conor! *sniff* 😥

Welcome back home to the frozen north! :)

Thanks. We went from 84 to 27 overnight.

Erk! Did you check for return-to-Aruba flights? LOL!

Thankful for our brave troops
...who sacrifice family life
to keep us safe and free!
Happy Thankful Thursday!

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Time Alone With God

December 30, 2016

[Jesus] went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. Matthew 14:23

It was a busy morning in the church room where I was helping. Nearly a dozen little children were chattering and playing. There was so much activity that the room became warm and I propped the door open. One little boy saw this as his chance to escape so when he thought no one was looking, he tiptoed out the door. Hot on his trail, I wasn’t surprised that he was headed straight for his daddy’s arms.

The little boy did what we need to do when life becomes busy and overwhelming—he slipped away to be with his father. Jesus looked for opportunities to spend time with His heavenly Father in prayer. Some might say this was how He coped with the demands that depleted His human energy. According to the gospel of Matthew, Jesus was headed to a solitary place when a crowd of people followed Him. Noticing their needs, Jesus miraculously healed and fed them. After that, however, He “went up on a mountainside by himself to pray” (v. 23).

Jesus repeatedly helped multitudes of people, yet He didn’t allow Himself to become haggard and hurried. He nurtured His connection with God through prayer. How is it with you? Will you take time alone with God to experience His strength and fulfillment?

Where are you finding greater fulfillment—in meeting the demands of life or in cultivating your relationship with your Creator?

When we draw near to God our minds are refreshed and our strength is renewed!

INSIGHT:

The theme of rest is at the heart of the Jewish faith. For example, one of the central practices of Judaism is Shabbat (Sabbath rest). In the first century, however, many Jewish leaders were requiring extra faith practices so burdensome that Jesus openly challenged them regarding the damage they were doing to the lives of the people (see Matt. 23:2–4). The weighty tasks of religious duty had robbed people of the relational rest God desired. That may be why Jesus spoke some of the most comforting words of His public ministry: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” (11:28).

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

Happy Last Red Friday of 2016!

And remember to Say a Prayer for our Troops!

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ML/LTOS

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