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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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[luvie]

I know they must be so happy to hear those choppers overhead. I’m listening to the Sarasota Co, scanner on AgendaFreeTV, and the emergency workers are having a hard time reaching some of the people who are asking for help. So sad!

Aaaaaand, Ian is a hurricane again headed toward SC. EEK

[left that other site]

Just after my Mom passed away, I was looking at Mobile Homes in Ft. Meyers, Cape Coral, and other Gulf Coast SW FL towns. I really wanted to move back to Florida. Then I realized that my sister would need me soon because her husband had ealy onset alzheimers. So I stayed in MA.

[luvie]

I’m glad you stayed in MA since this happened. What a mess. Sanabel island is uninhabitable right now. The causeway is torn up in 6 different locations. The videos I’ve seen are heartbreaking.

[left that other site]

The mobile homes were upended and split in half like a tornado hit them. At one park (which I had considered) they are all pushed to the end of the park and piled up in a jumblr at the canal. It’s unbelievable.

[The Mayor]

Our Daily Bread

Friday,
September 30, 2022

Where to Turn

Read: Isaiah 30:12–18

The Lord longs to be gracious to you. Isaiah 30:18

Everyone in high school admired Jack’s easygoing attitude and athletic skill. He was happiest in midair above a half-pipe ramp—one hand holding his skateboard, the other stretched out for balance.

Jack decided to follow Jesus after he started attending a local church. Up to that point, he’d endured significant family struggles and had used drugs to medicate his pain. For a while after his conversion, things seemed to be going well for him. But years later he started using drugs again. Without the proper intervention and ongoing treatment, he eventually died of an overdose.

It’s easy to turn back to what’s familiar when we face difficulty. When the Israelites felt the distress of an upcoming Assyrian attack, they crawled back to the Egyptians—their former slave masters—for help (Isaiah 30:1–5). God predicted that this would be disastrous, but He continued to care for them although they made the wrong choice. Isaiah voiced God’s heart: “The Lord longs to be gracious to you; therefore he will rise up to show you compassion” (v. 18).

This is God’s attitude toward us, even when we choose to look elsewhere to numb our pain. He wants to help us. He doesn’t want us to hurt ourselves with habits that create bondage. Certain substances and actions tempt us with a quick sense of relief, but God wants to provide authentic healing as we walk closely with Him. — Jennifer Benson Schuldt

Why is it important to recognize God’s grace in times of failure? How can you better mirror His faithfulness in your relationship with Him?

Dear God, please set me free from sinful patterns. Help me to turn to You when I'm tempted to find relief in something else.

 

Bible in a year: Isaiah 9–10; Ephesians 3

[luvie]

Wear your red
for our brave troops!


RAY WYLIE HUBBARD~RED DRESS



Have A Wonderful Weekend!

[left that other site]

Happy Red Friday!

Have A Beautiful Day, This Last Day of September.

September

ML/LTOS

[luvie]

Happy doggie and a great song!

[left that other site]

I have always loved EWF...for 50 years. Finally got to see them last month.

[luvie]

Oooo....that must have been EPIC!

[left that other site]

It was a joint concert with Carlos Santana.

EPIC doesn’t begin to describe it.

And they are all in their 70’s.

[Silentgypsy]

Thank you.

[luvie]

Wish I had their energy! LOL!

[The Mayor]

Our Daily Bread

Saturday,
October 1, 2022

Look at the Fruit

Read: Matthew 7:15–20

By their fruit you will recognize them. Matthew 7:16

“Will the real [person’s name] please stand up?” That’s the familiar line at the end of the game show To Tell the Truth. A panel of four celebrities asks questions of three individuals claiming to be the same person. Of course, two are impostors, but it’s up to the panel to discern the actual person. In one episode, the celebrities tried to guess “the real Johnny Marks,” who wrote the lyrics to “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.” The celebrities found out how difficult it was to figure out who’s who, even when asking good questions. Impostors finagled the truth, which made for entertaining television.

Discerning who’s who when it comes to “false teachers” is a far cry from television game show antics, but it can be equally as challenging and is infinitely more important. The “ferocious wolves” often come to us in “sheep’s clothing,” and Jesus warns even the wise among us to “watch out” (Matthew 7:15). The best test is not so much good questions, but good eyes. Look at their fruit, for that’s how you’ll recognize them (vv. 16–20).

Scripture gives us assistance in seeing good and bad fruit. The good looks like “love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control” (Galatians 5:22–23). We’ve got to pay close attention, for wolves play by deception. But as believers, who are filled with the Spirit, we serve the real Good Shepherd, “full of grace and truth” (John 1:14). — John Blase

When have you met a wolf in sheep’s clothing? Apply the “look for the fruit” test to that experience and now what do you see?

Great Shepherd, give me eyes and ears to look and listen for good fruit.

Bible in a year: Isaiah 11–13; Ephesians 4

[luvie]

Let. Me. In!
Ginger wants everyone to have a...
Happy Caturday!
Indoors

[left that other site]

Happy October!

My Favorite Month!

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[luvie]

It’s a good month! September has always been my favorite....until this year, when it was just a continuation of our summer from hell. LOL!

[left that other site]

I love when the leaves change color. While that happens early in places further north, October is peak month around here.

[luvie]

I love the leaves changing, too. Ours do it. One. At. A. Time. LOL! Not the bright colorful blanket of color you guys get.

[left that other site]

OUR leaves are WORLD FAMOUS! :-)

Not to brag or anything like that. LOL.