September 16, 2010

Time is such a fascinating factor of God. It's here, and then it is gone. You arise, drink your coffee, have your cereal, read God's Word, study a word or two in the Word, mediate/think---digest/analysis the thoughts. Commit to obeying the Lord, or rebell, disobey, sin against God the Father, the Lord Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost/Spirit of God my teacher and comforter.

IS THERE A CHOICE? Yes, because we are not robots, but humans, and it is my choice to sin or not to sin? How about you

It's been 2 months

Wow, as I write today--the sun is shining brightly for the first time in 8 days. The last 8 days the clouds has kept the sun covered, so to see the sun, I would of needed to rise above and through the clouds. It is good to experience the brightness of the sunrays today. As I put some thoughts down today, my mind goes to the decline of strength with my mother. She can't get out of bed or into bed at all any more. But praise the Lord, she still is able to take care of her bathroom needs. She does choose to rest a lot more. The other day, except for getting up and going to the bathroom, she laid down for a few minutes over 16 hours. Even though I see a decline, I realize how much worse it could be. She shows no pain, is always 'thankful" for any assistance, her food being brought in, or what ever, she always, always, says, "Thank You !"

Heart heavy today

Why, for the suffering, death, grief with Haitian people in regard to 7.0 earthquake in Haiti, late yesterday afternoon. Praying for the comfort of God on those missionaries, medical personel, rescue personel that they would not only be comforted by the Almighty hand of God--but that they would ALL be aware of that presence and touch.
My scripture for today: John 8:31-32 "So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed Him, "If you continue in My Word, you really are My disciples. You will know the Truth, and the Truth will set you free."

What are you thinking?

Do you ever pose that question? I just finished with the church blog at WWW.Morningstarsbc.com and now penning a personal note. I'm enjoying the warmth of the sun today. 30 is warm after all of those below zero days. But I am so thankful for our home, the warmth of our home, the warmth of the vehicles God has provided us. He has so blessed us, with health, a warm home, warm cars, a warm people of God we call friends. For all of my facebook friends, Friends at Morning Star, Family, specifically my wife, Barb.

And all because of God.

63 years ago today at 10 AM

A friend, a mother of 3, a grandmother of 14, a caregiving daughter in law, a sister to 6, a pastor's wife, a friend to many, my wife, Barbara Sue 'BARB' was born. She has been my wife, since September 26, 1964, or 45 years, 2 months, 8 days. She is one hard working, caring, loving, compassionate lady. I am thankful everyday, to God, for the helpmate He placed in my life.

Happy Birthday

Barb

I love you

Happy Birthday to one of 3 mothers of our grandchildren

Happy Birthday

Becky

husband of Patrick

mother of Will and Zach

I AM THANKFUL

For my health, that I can walk, breathe, bathe myself, drive my self, read, comprehend, to love and be loved.
O give thanks unto the Lord

Scripture for my day:

"Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD; and the fruit of the womb is His reward. As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of thy youth" Psalm 127: 3, 4

Thank you Lord, for our first pregnancy that went on home to heaven, for our second--Randal Eugene, now going on 44, the father of 3 of our precious grandaughters--Breana at Arkansas U Fayetville, Chelsea a senior at Springfield Kickapoo, and Megan, in her first year at Cherokee Middle School

Then came Patrick Wayne, who will be 42 come Valentine's day, and his wife, Becky. Patrick and Becky have Will in his first grade year, and Zach.

Then 3 years later, we had Kevin Dean, and he married his college sweetheart, Candice. They are truly servants with 6 biological, 3 children they brought home from Liberia--a total of 9 they home school, and home church.

Kevin and Patrick's both have experience a loss of a child in pregnancy that has gone home to Jesus, that we will all get to hold and know when we arrive there.

And because of my sweetheart and wife--Barbara with God's help, He has blessed me.

One week from today

One week from today, we'll gather as a family. We'll be going to Grandma Betty's for lunch & it'll be a blessing. First with God's blessing, then with family, and last with food. Then we'll close the day with our boys, as they begin arriving for us to have family time together on Friday. Oh, the excitement of all 14 of the grandchildren being here, the boys with their spouses (our daughters)--not in law---but our only daughters, the mother of the grandkids. Thank you, Lord for family, for my wife---Barb

Grand kids

Will and Zach, with their dad, Patrick, was with us last weekend. We missed Becky, but she had some time with her mother going to a wedding in Texas. Becky's former youth pastor's daughter was getting married, and she had been a child that Becky had baby setted with early on in her life.
Patrick, the boys and Nana and papa, went to Silver Dollar City and then to Fantastic Caverns. First time that I had been to Fantastic Caverns--was a neat ride through. I have been to Marvel Cave, what used to be called Fairy Cave, and Meramac Caverns--now Fantastic Caverns. It is fun to see new things through the eyes of a child.

Getting ready for the week

of involvement in the Crane Broiler Festival Gospel Music Tent. I'm trying to stay on fast track, to have everything done for Sunday, (EVERYTHING) by Wednesday noon. We'll meet under the tent for prayer and a song or 2, as lights are hung. Thursday night we begin the music. Pray for souls to be drawn and committed to the Lord, during this week of missions.

Good Morning--Monday, August 17

This is the wonderful day, which the Lord hath made.

"Fear God, and you will have nothing else to fear" Wow---Proverbs 9: 10 "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding."

The Bible study class yesterday morning was well attended, and the awareness of God was evident. In Him I trust, and it is my prayer you trust Him totally also.

Raining

Day after tomorrow is August, and everything in Southwest Missouri is green. Was seeing on the news the drought conditions in the San Antonio, Texas area. God is good, all the time, and all the time, God is good. Do I understand, NO! But I trust ONE who knows tomorrow, and I don't.

Barb, turned her notice in as the Sonshine Manor Beautician. It has taken a major tole on her body. She is so extremely tired. She has next week, and that will be the closure for her at Sonshine Manor.

Went to one of our members, grandmother's funeral yesterday, going to a pastor friends wife's dad tomorrow, and having a service for one of our members husband Saturday.

Pray for Jack today as he deals with cancer, for Jim and his health issues, for Eloise, Donna, Karri, Jeanne, Flo, the Sharp's, Pacy, Sean, Shana, Mary Lee, & Shelly. The list could majorly go on, but not to overwhelm but to pray.

Just a reminder, "I can do all things through Christ Who strengthens me" Phil. 4:13

Going to Bentonville,

Our main purpose for going is to deliver, to pass on, to stretch missions/ministry dollars of our Vacation Bible School material to another ministry that they could reach people for Jesus. The material (90 %) had been given to us. What a savings? Not only was the material given to us, many of the props and pictures were set up also, and then taken down that we could take to Bentonville.
Now I said, that was the main purpose, but a very high perk, benefit was seeing 9 of our 14 grandchildren. We ate at the World Garden Cafe in Bentonvillle, and I highly, did I say HIGHLY-recommend their baked potato, soups and salad bar. I really believe it was the best chicken and rice soup. Their soups are made fresh every day and today they had vegetable beef, chicken and rice, and clam chowder. I had a little chicken and rice, and also some clam chowder. Was delicious.
Then after lunch, we moved to a park in Bentonville for a afternoon of relaxation. Wonderful Park

Early to rise

After hearing a lot of comotion on the monitor from mom's room, we arose to check to find her in the floor. Our normal question, "why did you not holler?" and her normal reply, "didn't want to botter you, and I kept hoping I could get up!" but the reality anymore is she can not even crawl, little lone get up.
But Barb and I did left her out of floor, into her wheel chair, then to bath room, and then back to bed.

I'm going to go take care of some business this morning with tomorrow's worship. Then going have a evening of relaxation on the lake with a big steak with some friends.

Other than our start we are OK.

My cucumbers

My cucumbers are blooming. I planted them really late, but they are blooming and moving every where. I'm going to have some cucumbers before long. hmmmmmmmm.
Tomatoes not ripening yet, but lots of green ones.
Today is catch up day, after a wonderful week of VBS.
Praying for all involved in VBS, several who have lost loved ones in death, our family, worship upcoming, and our walk with the Lord today.

Love you all.

My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus blood...

No one ever cared for me like Jesus---little is much when God is in it------

Dana, the daughter of our friends--Elaine and Bob---after going home to be with Jesus at 35--earthly house was laid to rest at White Chapel yesterday. Death is even hard for the believer---sad yes, but not despair---because my hope is built on nothing less than Jesus blood and His righteousness.

Dana's husband Darin, and their 2 beautiful daughters have sure hit a bump on this journey of life--but I know God will bring them through.

Tuesday evening, while Bible School was still in session, one of our Bible School workers' husband also passed away. Pray for Jeannie and family.

Time flies when you are having fun

Where oh where has time gone? July is 3 weeks plus old today. God's word shares with us we are like blades of grass here today gone tomorrow. Like a flower, a beautiful radiance, then wilted, and pitched. All around us are people just like us, that are growing wiser, more mature hopefully, but bottom line drawing closer and closer to that last breathe. Morpid--I hope not, but one thing true. That new baby or that elderly family member at home or in assisted living--God knows the number of breathes, the hairs on the head, yes their days long. We don't and I don't but 'everyday with Jesus is sweeter than they day before, every day with Jesus, I love Him more and more, Jesus saves and KEEPS ME, and He's the One I'm living for, Every day with Jesus is sweeter than the day before."

4 green tomatoes

I have tomatoes---cool.
Hot- 97 today, and stormy around us, but only dripples of drops of rain here.
I've been on internet most of the day, watching Southern Baptist Convention---I have been blessed.

My Garden

My raised garden is looking great. Tomatos blooming, lettuce, and cucumbers up. But it is hot this week middle 90s everyday. 96 today.

I've been watching and listening to SBC convention via internet. Laid back, with my fan on. President Johnny Hunt, is one Godly leader. That David Platt, and Alvin Reid are definitely out there on the front lines preaching Jesus.