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1/01/2021 | The Mayor; Luvie; JustAmy

Posted on 01/01/2021 6:43:29 AM PST by JustAmy

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[TheConservativeParty]

Gorgeous photo of Tippy!
😃

[The Mayor]

Our Daily Bread

Sunday,
July 31, 2022

“Make It Your Own, Dawg!”

Read: Philippians 3:7–16

I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Philippians 3:12

On June 11, 2002, the singing competition American Idol debuted. Each week, hopefuls performed their own versions of popular songs, and the viewing audience voted on who advanced to the next round of the competition.

As one of the panel judges on the show, Randy Jackson’s signature feedback was this zinger: “You made that song your own, dawg!” He lavished that praise when a singer took a familiar tune, learned it inside out, and then performed it in a new way that gave it a unique, personal spin. To “make it their own” was to own it completely and creatively, and then offer it to the world onstage.

Paul invites us to do something similar to own our faith and our expression of it, too. In Philippians 3, he rejects attempts to earn right standing before God (vv. 7–8). Instead, he teaches us to embrace “the righteousness that comes from God on the basis of faith” (v. 9). The gift of forgiveness and redemption transforms our motivation and goals: “I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me” (v. 12).

Jesus has secured our victory. Our job? To take hold of that truth, internalizing God’s gospel gift and living it out amid our broken world. In other words, we’re to make our faith our own and in so doing “live up to what we have already attained” (v. 16). — Adam Holz

What do you think it looks like for you to “press on” in your faith? What most encourages and sustains you to keep moving forward?

Jesus, thank You for Your saving gift of redemption and love on the cross. Help me to respond in gratitude each day, and to press on in my faith with thankfulness.

Bible in a year: Psalms 54–56; Romans 3

[luvie]

Blessed Union Of Souls~I Believe

Dallas Christian Choir~How Beautiful

Casting Crowns~Praise You In The Storm

Providence~O Come Angel Band

Glen Campbell~The Savior I Sing Of Today

The Trevecca Madrigalians~It Is Well With My Soul

Jeff Beck~Amazing Grace

Have a blessed Sunday

[Silentgypsy]

Thank you.

[The Mayor]

Our Daily Bread

Monday,
August 1, 2022

In This Together

Read: 2 Timothy 4:9–22

At my first defense, no one came to my support, but everyone deserted me. 2 Timothy 4:16

Kelly was battling brain cancer when the COVID-19 crisis hit. Then fluid developed around her heart and lungs, and she had to be hospitalized again. Her family couldn’t visit because of the pandemic. Her husband, Dave, vowed to do something.

Gathering loved ones together, Dave asked them to make large signs with messages. They did. Wearing masks, twenty people stood on the street outside the hospital holding signs: “Best Mom!” “Love You.” “We are with u.” With the help of a nurse, Kelly made her way to a fourth-floor window. “All we could see was a facemask and a waving hand,” her husband posted on social media, “but it was a beautiful facemask and waving hand.”

Late in his life, the apostle Paul felt alone as he languished in a Roman prison. He wrote to Timothy, “Do your best to get here before winter” (2 Timothy 4:21). Yet Paul wasn’t totally alone. “The Lord stood at my side and gave me strength,” he said (v. 17). And it’s also apparent that he had some encouraging contact with other believers. “Eubulus greets you,” he said to Timothy, “and so do Pudens, Linus, Claudia and all the brothers and sisters” (v. 21).

We’re created for community, and we feel that most keenly when we’re in crisis. What might you do for someone who may feel entirely alone today?   — Tim Gustafson

When have you felt most alone? How have you sensed God’s presence during times of separation from loved ones?

Thank You, dear Father, for the gift of Your Spirit’s comfort, and for the community of believers You’ve brought into my life.

Bible in a year: Psalms 57–59; Romans 4

[luvie]

Have A Restful Monday!

[The Mayor]

Thank you for being here everyday!

[luvie]

You’re very welcome. Thank YOU for being here every day, too! Do we need to get a life? LOL!

[TheConservativeParty]

Happy Monday Madness!

Hope you are having a great day.

🌺🌸🌼

🌞

[left that other site]

Happy Monday!

It's Not Fur...It's INSULATION!

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[TheConservativeParty]

Wow that is a great fluffy coat! Look at the size of those paws, gonna grow up to be a big boy.
🐶

[luvie]

It makes me feel hot just looking at it. LOL! But he’s a beauty. [or she]

[left that other site]

My first dog was a Sammy...he was a handfull! :-)

[left that other site]

I had a sammy...my first dog 50 yeas ago. They have three (count ‘em!) coats of fur to provide insulation from the freezing Arctic.

But, oddly enough, it also shields them from the heat, like the white robes of a desert nomad.

[The Mayor]

Our Daily Bread

Tuesday,
August 2, 2022

Life-Giving Correction

Read: Proverbs 15:31–33

Whoever heeds life-giving correction will be at home among the wise. Proverbs 15:31

“Unfortunately, we had a pretty hard conversation recently,” said Shellie. “I don’t think either of us enjoyed it, but I really felt her attitude and actions needed to be addressed in order to keep from hurting those around her.” Shellie was talking about the young woman she mentors. Although uncomfortable, their conversation was fruitful and actually strengthened their relationship. Just a few weeks later, the two women led a church-wide prayer time with the theme of humility.

Even outside of a formal mentoring relationship, we’ll face a tough conversation or two with a brother or sister in Christ. In Proverbs, a book full of timeless wisdom, the importance of humility in giving and receiving correction is a repeated theme. In fact, constructive criticism is called “life-giving” and leads to true wisdom (Proverbs 15:31). Proverbs 15:5 says a fool spurns discipline, while those who heed correction show good judgment. Put plainly, “the one who hates correction will die” (v. 10). As Shellie witnessed, truth spoken in love can bring new life to a relationship.

Is there someone in your life to whom a word of loving, life-giving correction should be spoken? Or perhaps you have recently received wise admonition and been tempted to respond with anger or indifference. To disregard discipline is to despise oneself, but to heed correction is to gain understanding (v. 32). Let’s ask God to help us give and receive correction with humility today. — Karen Pimpo

How do you handle constructive criticism? What does humility look like?

Dear God, I seek Your wisdom. Please give me a humble heart, ready to receive life-giving correction.

Bible in a year: Psalms 60–62; Romans 5

[luvie]

That is a very interesting fact. It just looks hot. LOL! I imagine being white is a good thing, too.

[luvie]

Happy GratiTuesday!

[left that other site]

Reflects the Sunlight right back.

[Kitty Mittens]

Thank you, Dear FRiends, for the Beautiful Daily Pings.
(((((Hugs, and God Bless)))))

Sweet Dreams

[luvie]

That is just too cute!

Nighty-night Kitty!