1 posted on 07/14/2019 5:00:31 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska

To: Kathy in Alaska

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July 15

Out of the Trap

Bible in a Year : Psalms 13–15; Acts 19:21–41

I have learned the secret of being content. Philippians 4:12

The Venus flytrap was first discovered in a small area of sandy wetlands not far from our home in North Carolina. These plants are fascinating to watch because they’re carnivorous.

Venus flytraps release a sweet-smelling nectar into colorful traps that resemble open flowers. When an insect crawls inside, triggering sensors along the outer rim, the trap clamps shut in less than a second—capturing its victim. The trap then closes further and emits enzymes that consume its prey over time, giving the plant nutrients not provided by the sandy soil.

God’s Word tells of another trap that can capture unexpectedly. The apostle Paul warned his protégé Timothy: “Those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction.” And “some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs” (1 Timothy 6:9–10).

Money and material things may promise happiness, but when they take first place in our lives, we walk on dangerous ground. We avoid this trap by living with thankful, humble hearts focused on God’s goodness to us through Jesus: “godliness with contentment is great gain” (v. 6).

The temporary things of this world never satisfy like God can. True, lasting contentment is found only through our relationship with Him.

By James Banks

Reflect & Pray

Which do you think more about—money or your relationship with God? How can you give Him the highest priority today?

Loving Lord, You are the greatest blessing of my life! Help me to live contentedly with all that You are today.

2 posted on 07/14/2019 5:02:55 PM PDT by The Mayor (He is risen! Alleluia!)

To: Kathy in Alaska

3 posted on 07/14/2019 5:07:20 PM PDT by Jet Jaguar

Loved Band Of Brothers.

4 posted on 07/14/2019 5:10:04 PM PDT by deadrock

5 posted on 07/14/2019 5:16:54 PM PDT by Jet Jaguar

To: Kathy in Alaska

Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

6 posted on 07/14/2019 5:23:21 PM PDT by left that other site (For America to have CONFIDENCE in our future, we must have PRIDE in our HISTORY... DJT)

Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.

Did you rest so you are ready to take on the new week?

7 posted on 07/14/2019 5:23:42 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))

To: left that other site

8 posted on 07/14/2019 5:24:29 PM PDT by Jet Jaguar

To: Kathy in Alaska

Hai Kathy! (((HUGS)) Did my almost nine hours and an overnight here in Las Vegas; limo to downtown. Whoo ....

9 posted on 07/14/2019 5:24:54 PM PDT by SkyDancer ( ~ Just Consider Me A Random Fact Generator ~ Eat Sleep Fly Repeat ~)

To: Kathy in Alaska

Today’s story about Shifty brought tears to my eyes.

10 posted on 07/14/2019 5:25:43 PM PDT by left that other site (For America to have CONFIDENCE in our future, we must have PRIDE in our HISTORY... DJT)

Well, HOWDY to You Too!

(((HUGS)))

11 posted on 07/14/2019 5:26:15 PM PDT by left that other site (For America to have CONFIDENCE in our future, we must have PRIDE in our HISTORY... DJT)

To: Kathy in Alaska

I have met a couple of “Heroes” but found them to be soft spoken and easy going. Not one was boisterous. Most can not talk much about what they did but they are interesting people.

12 posted on 07/14/2019 5:54:44 PM PDT by mountainlion (Live well for those that did not make it back.)

JJ...((HUGS))...are you and your jets having a good summer?

We finally got a couple hours of rain! I hope to heck the fires got some of it.

13 posted on 07/14/2019 5:55:47 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))

I believe that Shifty Powers is in one of those iconic photos of 101st Airborne troops at the Eagles’ Nest. What an amazing moment in time, captured so perfectly.

14 posted on 07/14/2019 6:03:11 PM PDT by Charles Martel (Progressives are the crab grass in the lawn of life.)

To: Kathy in Alaska

Jets are good. Hot Here.

15 posted on 07/14/2019 6:04:00 PM PDT by Jet Jaguar

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~ Hall of Heroes: Darrell "Shifty" Powers ~

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16 posted on 07/14/2019 6:13:40 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))

To: Kathy in Alaska; LUV W; HiJinx; AZamericonnie; Jet Jaguar; beachn4fun; SandRat; laurenmarlowe; ...

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

To all our military men and women, past and present,

THANK YOU
for your service!

I hope everyone takes the time to check out the two links included.

17 posted on 07/14/2019 6:28:49 PM PDT by radu (God bless our military men and women, past and present)

To: Kathy in Alaska

Thanks for another beautiful story of one of our REAL heroes!

18 posted on 07/14/2019 6:29:38 PM PDT by luvie (The bravery and dedication of our troops in keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American!)

Howdy, radu! Hope you had a great day today. Got that wall removed yet?

19 posted on 07/14/2019 6:30:44 PM PDT by luvie (The bravery and dedication of our troops in keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American!)

To: Kathy in Alaska

Hai Kathy! (((HUGS))) Hanging out in LV o/night ... limo into town - whooo ....

20 posted on 07/14/2019 6:43:16 PM PDT by SkyDancer ( ~ Just Consider Me A Random Fact Generator ~ Eat Sleep Fly Repeat ~)

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