Show me thy way,
not to fortune and fame,
Not how to win laurels
or praise for my name--
But Show Me The Way
to spread "The Great Story"
That "Thine is The Kingdom
and Power and Glory."


Helen Steiner Rice

The Call

Happy Birthday Andrew

Happy Birthday to a very fine, goodlooking young man. You have always been very independent, somewhat a daredevil, always on the edge of everything and no brakes. I am blessed to have you as a son. Always put God first in your life, and do His Will. I appreciate and love you very much.

Happy Mother's Day

I would like to say Happy Mother's Day to my Mom, Mother-in-law, my sisters, and to all the the wonderful Mom's.

We as a mother are on call 24/7, have a full time job, that consists of many duties along with being multi-tasked. There are lots of prayers that are sent up when raising children.

Moms never give up fighting for your kids. We are on the Battlefield to fight for our kids. When they go astray we have to stand in the gap, and that gap is down on your knees in Prayer. Never, never give up on the Prodical son or daughter.

"...that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?" Rom. 2:4

Satan tries to discourage us from praying for our kids. He tries to crush our feelings; Satan knows that our kids are a Mother's pride and joy, so he doesn't want us to pray for our kids.

"... Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat." Luke 22:31

Do not be afraid, be the Mom that God intended for you to be, you can't always be your child's best friend, sometimes it means saying "no" and meaning it. God will fight for you.

Ye shall not fear them: for the Lord your God he shall fight for you. Deut.3:22

God will put our kids under the microscope through the intercessory prayer of a Mother's prayer and the love for her children. Ladies stand your post, keep your foot on the rock, and don't stop praying for your children. Motherhood is definitely work and a real job. HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!

Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. Pro. 31:10

An Easter Prayer

An Easter Prayer

God, give us eyes to see
the beauty of the Spring,
And to behold Your majesty
in every living thing --
And may we see in lacy leaves
and every budding flower
The Hand that rules the universe
with gentleness and power --
And may this Easter grandeur
that Spring lavishly imparts
Awaken faded flowers of faith
lying dormant in our hearts,
And give us ears to hear, dear God,
the Springtime song of birds
With messages more meaningful
than man's often empty words
Telling harried humans beings
who are lost in dark despair --
'Be like us and do not worry
for God has you in His care.'

--Helen Steiner Rice

"Never Give In"

Never give in, never give in, never, never, never--in nothing.
Great or small, large or petty---never give in except to convictions
of honour and good sense. Never yield to force; never yield to the
apparantly overwhelming might of the enemy.

----Winston Churchill


Be sober, be vigilant, because you adversary the devil, as a roaring
lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour. I Peter 5:8

Everyday With Jesus

I thought that I would actually write something on my blog tonight, since the house is quiet, everyone is asleep, and I am wide awake. I have been thinking about people that do not know God or maybe have put Him aside like an old book, until something bad happens, then they try to find Him. They are then ready for God to immediately show up, and hurry and do something quick.

How close do you feel to God? In our Christian walk there are always the valleys, when we feel low, and the mountain top experiences, when we feel our best. If we are not as close to God as we once were, something is missing in our relationship with God. Sometimes life is so unfair, but we can go to God in prayer.

Are you as close to Jesus as you once were? You should be, and you can be, if you desire it. Someone once said that, "Everyday with Jesus is sweeter that the day before." That statement is true for a person who has the right relationship with God. The Lord desires fellowship and praise. Draw near to Him, and He will draw near to you. The decision is your. He never forces His way on anyone. Jesus is a "Gentleman."

Every Day with Jesus
Words by Robert C. Loveless
Music by Wendell P. Loveless
© 1936 - Percy B. Crawford

Every day with Jesus is sweeter than the day before.
Every day with Jesus, I love Him more and more;
Jesus saves and keeps me, and He's the One I'm waiting for.
Every day with Jesus is sweeter than the day before.

Listening

Back when the telegraph was the fastest method of long distance communication, a young man applied for a job as a Morse Code operator.

Answering an ad in the newspaper, he went to the office address that was listed. When he arrived, he entered a large busy office filled with noise and clatter, including the sound of the telegraph in the background.

A sign on the receptionist's counter instructed job applicants to fill out a form and wait until they were summoned to enter the inner office.

The young man filled out his form and sat down with the seven other applicants in the waiting area.

After a few minutes, the young man stood up, crossed the room to the door of the inner office, and walked right in.

Naturally the other applicants perked up, wondering what was going on. They muttered among themselves that they hadn't heard any summons yet. They assumed that the young man who went into the office made a mistake and would be disqualified.

Within a few minutes, however, the employer escorted the young man out of the office and said to the other applicants, "Gentlemen, thank you very much for coming, but the job has just been filled."

The other applicants began grumbling to each other, and one spoke up saying, "Wait a minute, I don't understand. He was the last to come in, and we never even got a chance to be interviewed. Yet he got the job. That's not fair!"

The employer said, "I'm sorry, but all the time you've been sitting here, the telegraph has been ticking out the following message in Morse Code: 'If you understand this message, then come right in. The job is yours.' None of you heard it or understood it. This young man did. The job is his."

We live in a world that is full of busyness and clatter, like that office. People are distracted and unable to hear the still, small voice of God as He speaks in creation, in the Scriptures, or in the life and work of Jesus Christ.

Are you tuned in to God's voice? Do you hear Him when He speaks to you? Are you listening? Listen to Him!

Author Unknown

My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. John 10:27

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday Staci, You are blessing and a beautiful young lady who has always been full of life, very independent and determined to accomplish whatever you set your mind to do. Dad and I are proud to have you as our daughter. I believe in you. Love ya!

Merry Christmas

I hope that everyone has a very Merry Christmas, and enjoy making memories with family and friends. May God bless each and everyone.

A Very Smart Judge

I received this email, and I agree 100 percent. This actually happened. We need more people that will stand up for God.

A VERY SMART JUDGE


FLORIDA COURT SETS ATHEIST HOLY DAY: In Florida, an atheist created a case against the Easter & Passover holy days. He hired an attorney to bring a discrimination case against Christians, Jews & observances of their holy days. The argument was it was unfair that atheists had no such recognized day.

The case was brought before a judge. After listening to the passionate presentation by the lawyer, the judge banged his gavel declaring, "Case dismissed."

The lawyer immediately stood objecting to the ruling saying, "Your honor, how can you possibly dismiss this case? The Christians have Christmas, Easter & others. The Jews have Passover, Yom Kippur & Hanukkah. Yet my client & all other atheists have no such holidays."

The judge leaned forward in his chair saying, "But you do. Counsel, your client is woefully ignorant." The lawyer said, "Your Honor, we are unaware of any special observance or holiday for atheists."

The judge said, "The calendar says April 1st is 'April Fools Day.' Psalm 14:1 states 'The fool says in his heart, there is no God.' Thus, it is the opinion of this court, that if your client says there is no God, then he is a fool. Therefore, April 1st is his day. Court is adjourned."

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving to all!

Storms of Life

Storm-Any disturbed state of an astronomical body's atmosphere, affecting its surface, and strongly implying severe weather. It may be strong winds, thunder, lightening, ice storms, dust storms, or snowstorms. Storms are not unique to planet earth, neither are they to the soul of a human body.

How can you dress for the storm in your life? Can you sleep through the storm? When you go through the storm you can still serve the Lord. When you are in the midst of the storm, how are you dressed? Are you able to lay the storms at the feet of Jesus and leave them there, or do you pick up the backpack of your storm when you walk out the door? Storms are a fact of life. Serious illness, diseases, accidents, catastrophes, unemployment, death, hardships, and personal problems are only a few to mention. Sometimes in the midst of our storm God seems to silent, waiting on us to turn it over to Him.

Mat 8:23 And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him,
Mat 8:24 And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep.
Mat 8:25 And his disciples came to him and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish.
Mat 8:26 And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm.
Mat 8:27 But the men marveled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him!


We need to do what the Disciples did--turn to Jesus. Pray: "Lord, save me from drowning. I am about to perish!" Just as Jesus was present with his disciples in their storms of life, He is with us in our storms of life. He does not forsake us, or leave us to struggle alone and drown. He is with us to hear our plea for help. He is our answer in the midst of all our troubles.

There is an old saying, "You never really understand a person until you climb into his skin and walk around in it." Which mean that you can't understand a person until you attempt to see things from his/her perspective. Some peoples storm may seem like a petty thing to you, but to them it is hugh, No one is exempt from the storms of life, but God is faithful, and will get you through the storms.

Psa 107:29 He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still.

Mar 4:39 And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.

He is a short story of someone sleeping in the storm and knowing that all is well.

Sleeping Through the Storm
By: Author Unknown
A young man applied for a job as a farmhand. When the farmer asked for his qualifications, he said, "I can sleep when the wind blows."
This puzzled the farmer. But he liked the young man, and hired him.
A few days later, the farmer and his wife were awakened in the night by a violent storm. They quickly began to check things out to see if all was secure. They found that the shutters of the farmhouse had been securely fastened. A good supply of logs had been set next to the fireplace.
The young man slept soundly.
The farmer and his wife then inspected their property. They found that the farm tools had been placed in the storage shed, safe from the elements.
The tractor had been moved into the garage. The barn was properly locked. Even the animals were calm. All was well.
The farmer then understood the meaning of the young man's words, "I can sleep when the wind blows."
Because the farmhand did his work loyally and faithfully when the skies were clear, he was prepared for the storm when it broke. So when the wind blew, he was not afraid. He could sleep in peace.

No Admittance
==============

Wishing to encourage her young son's progress on the piano,
a mother took the small boy to a Paderewski concert. After they
were seated, the mother spotted a friend in the audience and
walked down the aisle to greet her.

Seizing the opportunity to explore the wonders of the concert
hall, the little boy rose and eventually explored his way
through a door marked "NO ADMITTANCE."

When the house lights dimmed and the concert was about to begin,
the mother returned to her seat and discovered that her son was
missing.

Suddenly, the curtains parted and the spotlights focused on the
impressive Steinway on stage.

In horror, the mother saw her little boy sitting at the piano,
innocently picking out "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star." At that
moment, the great piano master made his entrance, quickly moved
to the piano and whispered in the boy's ear,

"Don't quit. Keep playing."

Then leaning over, Paderewski reached down with his left hand
and began filling in a bass part. Soon his right hand reached
around the other side of the child and he added a running
obbligato.

Together, the old master and the young novice transferred a
frightening situation into a wonderfully creative experience.
The audience was mesmerized.

That's the way it is with God.

What we can accomplish on our own is hardly noteworthy. We try
our best, but the results aren't exactly graceful flowing music.

With the hand of God, our life's work truly can be beautiful.
So the next time you set out to accomplish great feats, listen
carefully and you can hear the voice of God whispering in your
ear, "Don't quit. Keep playing."

Feel His loving arms around you. Know that His strong hands are
playing the concerto of your life.

Remember, God doesn't call the equipped; he equips the called.

Your worst days are never so bad that you are beyond the reach
of God's grace.

And your best days are never so good that you are beyond the
reach of God's grace.

Don't Quit – Keep Playing


~Author Unknown

Life Is A Theatre

Life is a theatre. Invite your audience carefully. Not everyone is spiritual or emotionally healthly enough to have a Front row seat in our lives. There are some people in your life that are best loved from a Distance.

It's amazing what you can accomplish when you let go, or at least minimize, your time with draining, negative, incompatible, not-going-anywhere relationships/friendships.

Observe the relationships around you. Pay attention. Which ones lift and which ones lean? Which one encourage and which ones discourage? Which ones are on a path of growth uphill and which ones are going downhill? When you leave certain people, do you feel better or feel worse? Which ones always have drama, or don't really understand, know or appreciate you?

The more you seek quality, respect, growth, peace of mind, love and truth around you, the easier it will become for you to decide who gets to sit in the Front Row and who should be moved to the balcony of Your Life. You cannot change the people around you, but you can Change the people you are around.

--Author Unknown

The people we hang with will have an impact on our lives, so we must be careful to choose the right people we hang out with; as well as the information with which we feed our minds. We should not share our dreams or thoughts with negative people.

It's your choice and your life; but it is up to you who and what you let in it!

Ask God for wisdom, and seek His Face to help you choose the right people who sit in the front row of your life. Let your Haters be your motivators (but let them do it from afar).

LIFE IS A THEATRE, INVITE YOUR AUDIENCE CAREFULLY!!!

Curve Balls

Life ever throw you a curve ball?
The curveball is a breaking pitch in baseball thrown with a grip and hand movement that imparts down and/or sideways spin to the ball. The movement of a curveball is to deceive the batter. Ideally, a curveball will have its greatest break just as it reaches the plate and cause the batter to swing above it.

Curveball is a manual for people who face life-altering challenges,and is also proof that one need not fight such battles alone. Life throws curve balls at you all the time, which seem to be coming from all angles. When life throws you a curveball hold your ground and keep your eye on the ball!

When life throws you a curve ball something happens that you would never have expected. It may be that it is not the curveball itself that surprises us,but it is the disappointment from our expectations not being fulfilled. I guess that is the whole point of calling the "unexpected" a curve ball.

There are countless moments in everyday life when our thoughts are infused with the energy of fear or failure, shame, catastrophe, which makes it hard for us to be our selves. We face the possibility of our own personal "hanging curveball."

Our bodies respond to fearful thoughts the same way as if the events were actually taking place in the moment. The stress response further muddles our actions. We want to be prepared for any of those curveballs life might throw.

I guarantee you will remember the tale of the Wooden Bowl tomorrow, a week from now, a month from now, a year from now.

The Wooden Bowl

A frail old man went to live with his son, daughter-in-law, and four-year old grandson. The old man's hands trembled, his eyesight was blurred, and his step faltered. The family ate together at the table. But the elderly grandfather's shaky hands and failing sight made eating difficult. Peas rolled off his spoon onto the floor. When he grasped the glass, milk spilled on the tablecloth.

The son and daughter-in-law became irritated with the mess
"We must do something about father," said the son. "I've had enough of his spilled milk, noisy eating, and food on the floor." So the husband and wife set a small table in the corner. There, Grandfather ate alone while the rest of the family enjoyed dinner. Since Grandfather had broken a dish or two, his food was served in a wooden bowl. When the family glanced in Grandfather's direction, sometimes he had a tear in his eye as he sat alone. Still, the only words the couple had for him were sharp admonitions when he dropped a fork or spilled food.

The four-year-old watched it all in silence. One evening before supper, the father noticed his son playing with wood scraps on the floor. He asked the child sweetly, "What are you making?" Just as sweetly, the boy responded, "Oh, I am making a little bowl for you and Mama to eat your food in when I grow up. " The four-year-old smiled and went back to work.

The words so struck the parents so that they were speechless. Then tears started to stream down their cheeks. Though no word was spoken, both knew what must be done.
That evening the husband took Grandfather's hand and gently led him back to the family table. For the remainder of his days he ate every meal with the family. And for some reason, neither husband nor wife seemed to care any longer when a fork was dropped, milk spilled, or the tablecloth soiled.

On a positive note, I've learned that, no matter what happens, how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow. I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles four things:
a rainy day, the elderly, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.

I've learned that, regardless of your relationship with your parents,
you'll miss them when they're gone from your life. I've learned that making a "living" is not the same thing as making a "life.."I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance. I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands. You need to be able to throw something back
I've learned that if you pursue happiness, it will elude you. But, if you focus on your family, your friends, the needs of others, your work and doing the very best you can, happiness will find you. I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision.

I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one.
I've learned that every day, you should reach out and touch someone.
People love that human touch -- holding hands, a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back. I've learned that I still have a lot to learn.
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This is to all of you who mean something to me,
I pray for your happiness.
The Gift Of Love, Hope & Friendship
May God richly bless you!

Wile-E-Coyote

Decisions, decisions. Sometimes you feel as though you are running around in circles, which way to go, or which way to turn. Frustrated, confused, unexpected happenings, your mind is a boogle, the world is like a merry-go-round that never stops; IF only time would stop so you could catch your breath, and refresh your memory, maybe we wouldn't make such quick decisions, and we would look at things in a different point of view. There is so much too do, and so little time to do it. There isn't enough hours in the day to get everything done, but it is always there in the morning when you wake up. Sometimes I feel like Wile-E-Coyote, but I have God to turn to, the world doesn't take the time to turn to God or give Him their problems.

As Paul Harvey would say, Good Day!

Southern Security System

How To Install A Home Security System In The South


1. Go to a second-hand store and buy a pair of men's used size
14-16 work boots.

2. Place them on your front porch, along with a copy of Guns
and Ammo Magazine.

3. Put a few giant dog dishes next to the boots and magazines.

4. Leave a note on your door that reads:

Hey Bubba, Me, Big Jim, Duke and Slim went for more ammunition.
Back in an hour. Don't mess with the pit bulls - they attacked
the mailman this morning and messed him up real bad. I don't
think Killer took part in it but it was hard to tell from all
the blood. Anyway, I locked all four of 'em in the house.
Better wait outside.

"Cooter"