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
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
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.
Sunday, February 1, 2009
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
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
Thursday, January 1, 2009
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!
Thursday, December 25, 2008
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.
Friday, December 12, 2008
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."
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."
Thursday, November 27, 2008
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