This guy is turning out Great!

CNN is peeing their pants!.. or maybe it’s all those tears...

This guy is turning out Great!

CNN is peeing their pants!.. or maybe it’s all those tears...

Ain’t it the truth!!

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God’s Radiant Beauty

August 31, 2017

For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made. Romans 1:20

Lord Howe Island is a small paradise of white sands and crystal waters off Australia’s east coast. When I visited some years ago, I was struck by its beauty. Here, one could swim with turtles and with fish like the shimmering trevally, while moon wrasses drifted nearby, flashing their neon colors like a billboard. In its lagoon I found coral reefs full of bright orange clownfish and yellow-striped butterfly fish that rushed to kiss my hand. Overwhelmed by such splendor, I couldn’t help but worship God.

The apostle Paul gives the reason for my response. Creation at its best reveals something of God’s nature (Rom. 1:20). The wonders of Lord Howe Island were giving me a glimpse of His own power and beauty.

When the prophet Ezekiel encountered God, he was shown a radiant Being seated on a blue throne surrounded by glorious colors (Ezek. 1:25–28). The apostle John saw something similar: God sparkling like precious stones, encircled by an emerald rainbow (Rev. 4:2–3). When God reveals Himself, He is found to be not only good and powerful but beautiful too. Creation reflects this beauty the way a piece of art reflects its artist.

Nature often gets worshiped instead of God (Rom. 1:25). What a tragedy. Instead, may earth’s crystal waters and shimmering creatures point us to the One standing behind them who is more powerful and beautiful than anything in this world.

The beauty of creation reflects the beauty of our Creator.

INSIGHT:

Romans 1:20 declares that the intricacies of our universe point to a Designer and are proofs for the existence of God. Another Scripture that describes how creation points to God is Psalm 19. Captivated and awed by the immensity and beauty of the skies, David simply declares that God exists: “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands” (v. 1). The majestic creation testifies to the presence and power of the even more majestic Creator God. David reflects on how God has revealed Himself to mankind so that we can know Him. God reveals Himself through His created works (vv. 1–6) and His spoken Word (vv. 7–11). In response, David prays for an obedient and faithful life (vv. 12–14).

How does the wonder of creation speak to you about God? Sim Kay Tee

So Thankful to be a Texan!
Happy Thankful Thursday!

God Bless The Volunteers.
I am thankful for these good people.

Great post, LUV!

I hope non-Texans aren’t bored with our posts! LOL!

These people are doing what Americans, and of course Texans, do because it is taught to them in youth.

"Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."

"I am an American fighting man. I serve in the forces guarding our country and our way of life.
I am prepared to give my life in their defense."

Amen, Conor! We have lots of mighty good people in Texas that have become unintentional heroes during this past week! [has it only been a week?!]

Thank you for the Pings & Posts, Dear FRiends.
Love and Prayers for Everyone Affected by Harvey.

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God’s Doing Something New

September 1, 2017

May the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other and for everyone else, just as ours does for you. 1 Thessalonians 3:12

“Is God doing something new in your life?” was the question the leader asked in a group I was in recently. My friend Mindy, who is dealing with some difficult situations, responded. She told of needing patience with aging parents, stamina for her husband’s health issues, and understanding of her children and grandchildren who have not yet chosen to follow Jesus. Then she made an insightful comment that runs contrary to what we might normally think: “I believe the new thing God is doing is He’s expanding my capacity and opportunities to love.”

That fits nicely with the apostle Paul’s prayer for new believers in Thessalonica: “May the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other and for everyone else” (1 Thess. 3:12). He had taught them about Jesus but had to leave abruptly because of rioting (Acts 17:1–9). Now in his letter he encouraged them to continue to stand firm in their faith (1 Thess. 3:7–8). And he prayed that the Lord would increase their love for all.

During difficulties we often choose to complain and ask, Why? Or wonder, Why me? Another way to handle those times could be to ask the Lord to expand His love in our hearts and to help us take the new opportunities that come to love others.

I’ve got my own list of things I could worry about, Lord. Change my thinking. Open my eyes to love.

Our troubles can fill our prayers with love and empathy for others.

INSIGHT:

Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonians is filled with warmth and tenderness for dear friends. He ministered in the midst of suffering, imprisonment, and persecution, but his passion for seeing people (like the Thessalonians) enter into relationship with Christ was undeterred. As a result, Paul endured these almost continuous hardships without losing his focus on the needs of people. This is clearly seen in 2 Corinthians 11:22–33, where Paul catalogues the price he paid for the gospel and for them. While we may never suffer as the apostle did, how might we wisely respond to the trials we do encounter so that others can be touched by God’s love?

For more on navigating through trials check out the Discovery Series booklet Change: Following God Through Life’s Crossroads at discoveryseries.org/q0734.

*Good Morning To Amy's Place*

We Wear Red On Friday To Support
*Our Troops*

*I Wish You A Wonderful Weekend*

Ecumenical Cardinal Says...

Sure, I can be a Cardinal and Wear a Red Sox Hat! It is, After All, a Friday!

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

LOL!!

May you all have a wonderful weekend!
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LOL! Too cute! :)

Wear your red
for our brave troops!

RAY WYLIE HUBBARD~RED DRESS

Happy Friday To The FReeper Canteen!

HM/2 Tom Mitchell & Lt. Gen. Richard T. Tryon, USMC, Deputy CMC – Friday Evening Parade, Marine Barracks Washington – 22 June 2012

Wearing RED To Support Our Troops On The Ground
In Iraq And Afghanistan And Around The World!

Hey, good lookin’! :)

Great picture!

Wise kid Johnni strikes again

When Jhonnie's friend asked what his daddy says about his job, now as a cop after he was a salesman for so long Johnni replies

Dad says, That work is steady, the hours are good, the pay is good too, but the best part, is that he likes, is ta=hat his customer is ALWAYS WRONG.