FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of Heroes: Howard E Woodford ~ October 12, 2009

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Taz...((HUGS))...did Lint Lady finally run down?

[TASMANIANRED]

Evening QT Pi.

[TASMANIANRED]

Iz it cold up there?

[The Mayor]

Freep mail me to be on or off the Daily Bread ping list

October 12, 2009

Details, Details

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READ: Philemon 1:4-16

In everything give thanks. —1 Thessalonians 5:18

Details make a difference. Ask the man from Germany who planned to visit his fiancée for Christmas but ended up in snowy Sidney, Montana, instead of sunny Sydney, Australia.

Prepositions in our language seem like insignificant details, but they can make a big difference. The words “in” and “for” are an example.

The apostle Paul wrote, “In everything give thanks” (1 Thess. 5:18). That doesn’t mean we have to be thankful for everything. We need not be thankful for the bad choices someone makes, but we can be thankful in the circumstances because the Lord can use the resulting difficulties for good.

The letter to Philemon illustrates this idea. Paul was imprisoned with Onesimus, a runaway slave. He certainly didn’t have to give thanks for his bad situation. Yet his letter is full of gratitude because he knew that God was using it for good. Onesimus had become something more than a slave; he was now a beloved brother in the Lord (v.16).

Knowing that God can use all things for good is more than enough reason to give thanks in everything. Giving thanks in difficult circumstances is a small detail that makes a big difference.

Father, thank You that in every trial, challenge, and difficulty, You are behind the scenes working things out for our good. Help us to see Your hand in everything. Amen.

God has not promised to keep us from life’s storms, but He will keep us through them.

Bible in One Year: Isaiah 39-40; Colossians 4

[TASMANIANRED]

I love to watch them soar...

They make flight look effortless.

[Tanniker Smith]

Evening QT2.

[TASMANIANRED]

And ran right back up today.

She has been at it again today..Little piece of plastic, a hair, a piece of trash.

[PERKY2004]

Thanks, as always, for the ping! Hope you had a nice weekend, Kathy in Alaska! We got a lot done around the house. Tomorrow we head to Carmel/Monterey for three days (three days of rain, according the forecast)!

[TASMANIANRED]

Evening Russ,

“Father, thank You that in every trial, challenge, and difficulty, You are behind the scenes working things out for our good. Help us to see Your hand in everything. Amen.

God has not promised to keep us from life’s storms, but He will keep us through them.”

Perfect words , just in time.

3rd sister facing Cancer surgery tomorrow.

[TASMANIANRED]

How are your classes this year?

Anyone showing promise?

[MS.BEHAVIN]

It’s the 200 mph dive that they do that amazes me!

[TASMANIANRED]

Evening Perky, Hugs.

Enjoy your trip even with rain.

[MS.BEHAVIN]

“3rd sister facing Cancer surgery tomorrow.”
*MEGAHUGS*
*MEGA PRAYERS*
and lotsa love!
(((((((((Tas))))))))))

[TASMANIANRED]

Worse than a roller coaster...I’d have to hurl right after I wet my pants.

[TASMANIANRED]

Many thanks.

[PERKY2004]

Thanks, Taz. We haven't had rain since April or so, so I'm actually looking forward to some rain! (We had to go LOOKING for umbrellas!) It's only in California where a forecast of 2 inches of rain is the evening's TOP NEWS STORY!

[SandRat]

HiYa TAZ

[ConorMacNessa]

Thanks for tonite's Hall of Heroes thread! What a great man, soldier, and American! A very inspiring story!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[Kathy in Alaska]

What a beautiful picture!! There are some really good programs on tv if you can find them.

[ConorMacNessa]

Prayers going up for your sister, Taz!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!