How you doing today??
One of which is that we're going camping this weekend and leaving Friday at noon. I have to get all the stuff together Thursday. No computers where we're going (for that matter - nothing but beach, coral, waves and coconut palms).
This trip is a gift to one of my students. When his parents asked what he wanted for his birthday, he said he wanted to go camping with my family. Then, his mom and brother had to leave for the states to get medical treatment and so this trip has increased in magnitude. He needs a step-mom right now and it looks like I'm appointed. I am honored to have been chosen.
John, Kay's verses are good (!), but also Philippians 4:8. The secret in that verse is actually vv. 6 & 7 before it coupled with letting your mind dwell on those good things. Do not neglect just plain prayer and personal Bible study because the more you get to know the character and actions of God, the more trust in Him you develop. Trust is developed by knowing God because He is trustworthy and His lovingkindness endures forever. Reference on that is Psalm 136.
This is just a starter.
Gardner, I caught both your emails. I just haven't answered due to lack of time. Your second one is troublesome to me, and then it makes me mad. It is a call to prayer, primarily, and asking God to confound those plans so they don't come to fruition. Your mail was the first I heard about it but I got another email along those lines just this morning.
I will write you privately about the other. I owe ISB a letter as well.