Good Things

by E. Christian, McAlester, OK

GOD SPEAKS TO US THROUGH HIS HOLY WORD
22 Do not merely listen to the word (Bible), and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. 23 Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror 24 and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. 25 But whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues in it—not forgetting what they have heard, but doing it—they will be blessed in what they do. - James 1:22-25(New International Version).

GOD'S PROMISE TO US FROM HIS HOLY WORD
29 But Peter and the other apostles answered and said: “We ought to obey God rather than men. 30 The God of our fathers raised up Jesus whom you murdered by hanging on a tree. 31 Him God has exalted to His right hand to be Prince and Savior, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. 32 And we are His witnesses to these things, and so also is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey Him.” - Acts 5:29-32(New King James Version).

A QUOTE
God loves each one of us as if there were only one of us. - Augustine -

A THOUGHT TO REMEMBER
In Christian service, the branches that bear the most fruit hang the lowest. - From Reflecting God -

NOTES
I told you the Good Things would be off for two days but they were off three days. I just didn't feel like getting back with them last night. I might have rested another night but thanks to an e-mail from Alice I am back. The way the world and even our own country is treating Christians now the Good Things with the Scripture verses need to go out every day so you can live by them and maybe share them with others. I had a wonderful visit with my daughter, Treva. She arrived at 6:15 on Friday. We visited until about 9:00 p.m. and she went to bed as she had a long day and was tired. Saturday, Treva and I had lunch at Taco Bob's. We then went to Walls store and bought some beautiful flowers and went to the cemetery to replace some of the flowers that were fading at Flonnie's grave. I know Flonnie's Spirit is not at the grave now but I think she looks down and sees us when we go there. Unless the Lord comes first I will be there beside her one of these days. Saturday evening I took Treva to the Rib Crib for her birthday dinner even though her birthday was almost three weeks ago. Sunday it was raining and we had lost an hours sleep due to the silly daylight savings time so I stayed home from church and visited with her since she was going home Sunday afternoon. I heard from her Sunday evening and she and her dog Libby had made it home safe and sound before dark. Now I am by myself again but my wonderful kitty cats keep me good company.
Today has been a sunny day with a high temperature of 77 degrees and a low temperature of 53 degrees. I had lunch with Charley and Bill. I stopped by the post office to pick up my mail and then stopped by Walgreens to leave a prescription. I sat out back for a few minutes with the cats when I got home from lunch. I took my nap without a cat on my bed. At 6:00 p.m. I put food and treats outside and sat with the cats and read for 30 minutes or more. My wifes's cousin (whom I consider my cousin also) sent me a prayer request. Her name is Delona Martin and lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma. I will leave her request at the end of the Good Things.
The cats are fine. They stay out a lot when Treva's dog is here. Treva's dog is a couch potato and stays in her bedroom except when she needs to go outside to use the bathroom. Rascal is lying on the desk here beside me tonight. Little Girl is asleep on the back of the sofa. The others are around close.
I hope everyone has a nice Tueday! I will see you next time.

In Christian Love, Everet

Here is Delona's prayer request: I HAVE A PRAYER REQUEST.
I HAD AN MRI AND THEY FOUND SOMETHING IN MY LEFT BREAST WHERE THE FIRST CANCER WAS FOUND, IT WOULD BE 5 YRS IN 2013 AND I WOULD HAVE BEEN DECLARED CANCER FREE BUT NOW I HAVE THIS NEW THING CROP UP SO IF YOU AND YOUR CHURCH WOULD LIFT ME UP IN PRAYER I WOULDBE SO THANKFUL.