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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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[left that other site]

Happy Thankful Thursday!

Thank You, Lord, For This Beautiful Day!

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[TheConservativeParty]

Oh cute puppy!

In dog news today, I switched veterinary clinics today, from an old school vax-em-up place, to a vax only if necessary vet clinic. Yay! Moose is our boy and I can’t trust the old way anymore.

Now I feel OK about adding a second rescue dog if we see one that “calls to us” from the rescue webpages. Only if it feels right.

Woot!
🐶😁

[TheConservativeParty]

Howdy! Happy Thankful Thursday!
😄

[luvie]

That’s awesome news! It is here, too. 85 degrees and my stress level is way lower than it has been for the past 4 months. LOL!

[left that other site]

The past two years have changed a lot of people’s minds about many things we used to take for granted.

[Silentgypsy]

Thank you.

[The Mayor]

Our Daily Bread

Friday,
August 19, 2022

As Strong as Iron

Read: Jeremiah 1:14–19

Today I have made you a fortified city, an iron pillar and a bronze wall. Jeremiah 1:18

Ironclad beetles are known for their tough exterior which protects them from predators. One special variety, however, has extraordinary strength under pressure. The insect’s hard, outer shell stretches, rather than cracks, where it joins together. Its flat back and low profile also help it to resist fractures. Scientific tests show that it can survive a compression force of nearly forty thousand times its body weight.

Just as God made this bug extra tough, He gave resilience to Jeremiah as well. The prophet would face intense pressure when he delivered unwelcome messages to Israel, so God promised to make him “an iron pillar and a bronze wall” (Jeremiah 1:18). The prophet wouldn’t be flattened, dismantled, or overwhelmed. His words would stand strong because of God’s presence and rescuing power.

Throughout his life, Jeremiah was falsely accused, arrested, tried, beaten, imprisoned, and tossed into a well—yet he survived. Jeremiah also persisted despite the weight of inner struggles. Doubt and grief plagued him. Constant rejection and the dread of a Babylonian invasion added to his mental stress.

God continually helped Jeremiah so that his spirit and testimony weren’t shattered. When we feel like giving up on the mission He’s given us, or backing away from living faith-filled lives, we can remember that Jeremiah’s God is our God. He can make us as strong as iron because His power is made perfect in our weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9). — Jennifer Benson Schuldt

Which circumstances are threatening to crush you? How do the examples of Bible characters inspire you to exhibit faith in God?

Dear God, please strengthen me to meet the challenges I face today.

Bible in a year: Psalms 103–104; 1 Corinthians 2

[luvie]

WEARING RED ON FRIDAY
FOR OUR HEROES!




Chris DeBurgh~The Lady In Red

The red of courage
The crimson of blood
Are the colors I wear
To honor the heroes
Who possess the one
And spill the other
For all of us

~~

[TheConservativeParty]

Happy Freaky Friday!
😳

Ha ha, just kidding!

Hope y’all are having a great day!

😊

[luvie]

So far, so good. The nap starts right NOW! LOL!

[The Mayor]

Our Daily Bread

Saturday,
August 20, 2022

Radiant Drifters

Read: Philippians 3:10–21

Let us live up to what we have already attained. Philippians 3:16

Under the night sky in the spring of 2020, surfers rode bioluminescent waves along the coast of San Diego. These lightshows were caused by microscopic organisms called phytoplankton, a name derived from a Greek word meaning “wanderer” or “drifter.” During the day, the living organisms create red tides and capture sunlight that converts into chemical energy. When disturbed in the darkness, they produce an electric blue light.

Believers in Jesus are citizens of heaven who, much like the red-tide algae, live like wanderers or drifters on earth. When difficult circumstances disturb our well-laid plans, the Holy Spirit empowers us to respond like Jesus—the Light of the World—so we can reflect His radiant character in the darkness. According to Paul the apostle, nothing is more valuable than our intimacy with Christ and the righteousness that comes through our faith in Him (Philippians 3:8–9). His life proved that knowing Jesus and the power of His resurrection changes us, impacting the way we live and the way we respond when trials disrupt our lives (vv. 10–16).

When we spend time with God’s Son daily, the Holy Spirit equips us with the truth we need—enabling us to face every challenge on this earth in ways that reflect Christ’s character (vv. 17–21). We can be beacons of God’s love and hope, cutting through the darkness until the day He calls us home or comes again. — Xochitl Dixon

How has your perspective on life’s challenges changed as you’ve considered what Christ has done for you? What can you do to become radiant with the character of Christ?

Merciful Jesus, when difficult circumstances come, please shine through me and help me point others to You.

Bible in a year: Psalms 105–106; 1 Corinthians 3

[luvie]

Grey And The Dove
In a Food Standoff
PS...The Dove Won 😸
🐾 Happy Caturday!! 🐾

[left that other site]

Happy Hot Staturday!

Mom Says It's Too Hot For the Bike, Which Means More Time To Play With ME! WOO HOO!

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[luvie]

At least one out of two will be very happy! :)

It’s actually cooler here and it just rained again. 4 days in a row! I can hardly believe it!

[TheConservativeParty]

We had some rain and all clouds today. Nice day really. Visited my mom for her birthday. Made her frosted brownies and bought her home made peach and raspberry jam from a local produce stand. I have a jar of peach that I tried and it is fabulous. 🙂

[Kitty Mittens]

Thank you for the Daily Pings & Posts, Dear FRiends.
(((((Love, and God Bless)))))

[The Mayor]

Our Daily Bread

Sunday,
August 21, 2022

Two Houses

Read: Matthew 7:24–27

Everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. Matthew 7:24

To test the stability of two houses, engineers simulated a Category 3 hurricane by using powerful fans that produced wind gusts of one hundred miles per hour for ten minutes. The first house was built according to a non-hurricane building code, and the other was put together with a reinforced roof and floors. The first house shook and eventually collapsed, but the second house survived with only a few cosmetic damages. One of the engineers summarized the study by asking, “Which house would you rather be living in?”

Concluding His teaching on values of kingdom living, Jesus said, “Everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock” (Matthew 7:24). The fierce winds blew, but the house survived. In contrast, the person who hears and yet doesn’t obey, “is like a foolish man who built his house on sand” (v. 26). The fierce winds blew, and the house collapsed under the intensity of the storm. Jesus presented His audience with two options: build your lives on the solid foundation of obedience to Him or on the unstable sand of your own ways.

We too have to make a choice. Will we build our lives on Jesus and obedience to His words or disobedience to His instruction? By the Holy Spirit’s help, we can choose to build our lives on Christ. — Marvin Williams

How have you experienced what it means to have Jesus as the foundation of your life? In what areas is He inviting you into greater obedience?

Jesus, help me to abide in You so that when the storms rise and the winds blow, I'll remain true to You—established forever by Your grace.

Bible in a year: Psalms 107–109; 1 Corinthians 4

[luvie]

Casting Crowns~Praise You In The Storm

Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir~How Great Thou Art

Daniel O'Donnel~Church In The Wildwood

Statler Brothers~Amazing Grace

Gaither Vocal Band~Heaven's Joy Awaits

St. Olaf Choir~When Peace Like A River

Providence~Sweet Beulah Land

GOD BLESS YOU THIS LORD'S DAY!

[Silentgypsy]

Thank you.

[The Mayor]

Our Daily Bread

Monday,
August 22, 2022

Transmitting Truth

Read: Deuteronomy 4:9–14

Teach [God’s ways and instructions] to your children and to their children after them. Deuteronomy 4:9

Without the ability to see their grandchildren in person due to risk of infection, many grandparents sought new ways of connecting during the COVID-19 pandemic. A recent survey showed that many grandparents adopted texting and social media as a means to maintain their precious bond with their grandchildren. Some even worshiped with their extended families by video call.

One of the most wonderful ways parents and grandparents can influence their children is by passing down the truths of Scripture. In Deuteronomy 4, Moses charged God’s people to “not forget the things” they’d seen about God “or let them fade from [their] heart[s]” (v. 9). He went on to say that sharing these things with their children and their children’s children would enable them to learn to “revere” Him (v. 10) and to live according to His truth in the land He was giving them.

The relationships God gives us with our families and friends are certainly meant to be enjoyed. By God’s design, they’re also intended to be a conduit to convey His wisdom from one generation to another, “training [them] in righteousness” and equipping them for “every good work” (2 Timothy 3:16–17). When we share God’s truth and work in our lives with the next generation—whether by text, call, video, or in-person conversation—we equip them to see and enjoy His work in their own lives. — Kirsten Holmberg

Who has “transmitted” God’s truth to you? With whom can you share His truth—through a text, a note, or an in-person conversation?

Thank You, God, for the legacy of faith You’ve passed on to me. Please help me to lovingly impart that legacy to others.

Bible in a year: Psalms 110–112; 1 Corinthians 5