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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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Happy Warm & Fuzzy Wednesday!

Stay Warm.
Stay Safe.
Stay Fuzzy.
((((HUGS)))))

ML/LTOS

[TheConservativeParty]

Happy Warm Fuzzy Wednesday!
🐶 (Moose)

[luvie]

I hope Moose stayed warm today! [and Penny!]

We actually have sleet/snow mix tonight. The roads were slightly slick when we were driving home from bible class at 6pm.

[luvie]

Thank you! :)

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It looks mighty gloomy today, and i have five lessons to teach, all in a coastal town. Eek.

[The Mayor]

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Thursday,
February 3, 2022

A Fresh Start

Read: 2 Corinthians 5:16–20

If anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! 2 Corinthians 5:17

Chinese New Year celebrations are observed by Chinese families everywhere. These festivities are tied to the lunar calendar, usually falling somewhere in late January to mid-February. These times for family reunions come with many traditions—some of great significance. Buying and donning new clothes, giving our homes a good cleaning, and paying off outstanding debts remind us we’re putting the past behind and starting the year with a clean slate.

These traditions also remind me of our new life in Christ. No matter who we used to be or what we’ve done, we can put it all behind us. We can stop beating ourselves up over our past and let go of the guilt, knowing we’re completely forgiven because of Jesus’ death on the cross. And we can start afresh, knowing we can rely on the Holy Spirit to daily transform us to be more like Jesus.

That’s why Paul reminds believers “the old has gone, the new is here!” (2 Corinthians 5:17). We too can say this because of the simple but powerful truth: God has reconciled us to Himself through Christ and no longer counts our sins against us (v. 19).

Others around us may not be willing to forget our past wrongdoing, but we can take heart that in God’s eyes we’re no longer condemned (Romans 8:1). As Paul points out, “If God is for us, who can be against us?” (v. 31). Let’s enjoy the fresh start He’s given us through Jesus. — Leslie Koh

How can you remind yourself that you’re fully forgiven because of Jesus’ death on the cross? How can you encourage new believers to start life afresh?

Thank You, Jesus, for Your saving work on the cross that reconciles me to God and gives me a new life in You.

[luvie]

Many Little Things
Add Up To Big Things
Thank You, Lord For The Little Things
Happy Thankful Thursday!

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Happy Rainy Thursday.

I Am Thankful That It ISN'T SNOW!

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[TheConservativeParty]

We are lucky to miss this storm. It is cold (15) and sunny here.

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I am SO looking forward to SPRING!

[luvie]

WooHoo! That’s got to mean it’s a bit warmer, too? Happy for you. Hope you don’t get any of this next round. It’s been fr-r-r-r-igid here! 19 right now and about 13 overnight. EEE!

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YIKES!

[mairdie]

Clever use of thin edge.

Thanking is good. I thank my two furballs every day for bringing great happiness into my life.

Rory’s World - Joseph Blanchard - Catnip Caper

https://youtu.be/7XHQVw-hWx8

[luvie]

That’s what I said. LOL!

[luvie]

Thanks for the kind words.

Cute pups! I miss my sweet poodles. Now I have cats. Easier to take care of. And I do love the little pests. 🧡

[The Mayor]

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Friday,
February 4, 2022

The Wonder of Creation

Read: Genesis 1:9–13

Then God said, “Let the land produce vegetation: seed-bearing plants and trees on the land that bear fruit with seed in it.” Genesis 1:11

While Tim was hiking on Root Glacier in Alaska, he came across something he’d not seen before. Though Tim studies glaciers professionally, the vast number of small balls of moss were completely unfamiliar to him. After tracking the bright green balls for many years, Tim and his colleagues discovered that, unlike moss on trees, the “glacier mice” are unattached and—even more surprisingly—move in unison, like a herd or flock. At first, Tim and his colleagues suspected they were blown by the wind or were rolling downhill, but their research ruled out those guesses.

They haven’t yet discovered exactly how the moss balls move. Such mysteries highlight God’s creativity. In His work of creation, God appointed the land to “produce vegetation” in the form of plants and trees (Genesis 1:11). His design included glacier mice too, though most of us won’t see them firsthand unless we visit a glacier that provides a suitable environment for them.

Glacier mice have been charming scientists with their fuzzy green presence since their discovery in the 1950s. When God observed the vegetation He’d created, He declared “that it was good” (v. 12). We’re surrounded by God’s botanical designs, each demonstrating His creative powers and inviting us to worship Him. We can delight in each of the trees and plants He’s made—for they are good! — Kirsten Holmberg

When has something in God’s creation brought you joy? What aspect of His creative work most prompts you to worship?

Thank You, God, for the wonder of Your creation and the privilege to learn about You through it.

Bible in a year: Exodus 34–35; Matthew 22:23–46

[luvie]

Gregg Karukas~Girl In The Red Dress

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Happy Red Friday!

Slushy, Slippery, Wintery Mix Today. Had to Cancel all my Lessons because all my Friday Students live on a Treacherous Hill! Grrrrr.

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[luvie]

Well, that’s a bummer! Hope things dry out soon for you. After a big snow is almost always a mess Ugh!

[left that other site]

It has all turned to a sheet of ice! It’s a good thing I stayed home.