CONTEST COMING!

by Quentin Clingerman, founder and administrator of Wordchimes.com

Coming very soon will be a contest to encourage new poets to submit poetry to www.wordchimes.com. If you are interested or know someone who might be invite them to visit www.wordchimes.com and read the criteria for submitting poetry to WC. Looking forward to what should be an exciting contest. Que

Nan's Calendar

by Nan Forehand, Statesville, NC,

"Both abundance and lack exist simultaneously in our lives, as parallel realities. It is always our conscious choice which secret garden we will tend ..... when we choose not to focus on what is missing from our lives but are grateful for the abundance that's present ------ love, health, family, friends, work, the joys of nature and personal pursuits that bring us pleasure ------ the wasteland of illusion falls away and we experience heaven on earth." Sarah Ban Breathnach, Simple Abundance (New York: Warner Books, June 1995).

Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance. Jude :2

Good Things

by Everett Christian, McAlester, OK

 GOD SPEAKS TO US THROUGH HIS HOLY WORD
15 But as for me, God will redeem my life. He will snatch me from the power of the grave. - Psalm 49:15(New Living Translation).
GOD'S PROMISE TO US FROM HIS HOLY WORD
(Jesus said) 12 “I tell you the truth, anyone who believes in me will do the same works I have done, and even greater works, because I am going to be with the Father." - John 14:12(New Living Translation).
A QUOTE
Laughter is contagious. When you laugh, so do others. - Dr. Steve Stephens -
THOUGHTS TO REMEMBER
If you can't grow old gracefully, do it any way you can. - From Reminisce Magazine -
It would be as difficult to have true Christian faith without sharing the Good News(Gospel) as to have fire without heat. - From Reflecting God -
We need some clouds in our lives to make a beautiful sunset. - From Reminisce Magazine -
A tip for staying young: your mind is not old; keep developing it. - From Lists to Live By -
NOTES
Today has been mostly sunny with a high temperature of 94 degrees. Low temperature this morning was 76 degrees. I didn't do Good Things last night. I had been to Walmart later in the afternoon and was tired. Today I had lunch with Charley. I came by the post office and then I came by a Dollar General Store. I took my nap this afternoon with Smokey. I sat outside with the cats for about an hour this evening and read. The picture tonight is my son, Ron, with his 4 year old granddaughter, Jaimie. If you would like to be dropped from the Good Things, let me know and I will understand. The cats are fine. They have been coming and going this evening. Little Girl is lying in the floor here in the den. She was outside earlier in the evening. At 10:15 p.m. skies are fair with a temperature of 80 degrees. I will see you next time.
In Christian Love, Everett.

Good Things

by Everett Christian, McAlester, OK

 GOD SPEAKS TO US THROUGH HIS HOLY WORD
8 You (Lord) spread out our sins before you— our secret sins—and you see them all. - Psalm 90:8(New Living Translation).
GOD'S PROMISE TO US FROM HIS HOLY WORD
(The Apostle Paul wrote) 16 "I pray that from his(the Lord's) glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit. 17 Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong. 18 And may you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is. 19 May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God." - Ephesians 3:16-19(New Living Translation).
A QUOTE
It is one thing to seek the power of God. It is another thing to rely on the power of God to share the Good News(Gospel). - Craig Taylor

THOUGHTS TO REMEMBER
A friend is someone you can do nothing with and enjoy it. - From Reminisce Magazine - You can't make any points by talking in circles. - From Reminisce Magazine - Be grateful for what you receive, but more grateful for what you can give. - From Reminisce Magazine -

NOTES
Today has been a sunny day with a high temperature of 97 degrees. Low this morning was 81 degrees. This hot weather is sure rough on old people. I had lunch with Charley. I came by the post office and picked up some Father's Day cards that had been mailed to me. I did two loads of laundry today. I rested in early afternoon. My houscleaning lady and her daughter came at 5:00 p.m. and cleaned my house. Later I was tired so I took another little short nap. I went out back at 7:00 p.m. and sat with the cats and read for less than an hour. The picture tonight is Beau. It looks like he is slipping up on something, probably some kind of insect. The cats are fine. Little Girl is on the sofa. Rascal has been in but is now resting outside the front door. Smokey stayed outside last night and didn't come in until late afternoon today. He was his usual friendly self. He likes to lie near me and just look at me now and then but he seldom gets in my lap. At 9:30 p.m. skies are fair with a temperature of 91 degrees. Have a Wonderful Sunday! I will see you next time.
In Christian Love, Everett.

Nan's Calendar

by Nan Forehand, Statesville, NC

Author's note: I want to share with you the sights as I enjoy a late spring evening ride with Allen. Good dinner at Ruby Tuesday, good company, good ride. Good life! Such a great way to spend the evening with my wonderful husband!
I also want you to know that when something moves you write it down, write it down, write it down! Later on your written recollection of a special time will become timeless and precious to loved ones yet to be born. Don't ever take one moment for granted. Don't ever take your loved ones for granted. Cherish each moment together. You are living today. Make today count for something good. Remember that you are loved.

On The Harley With Allen
written by Nan Forehand June 17, 2011

Best buds bring each other bliss
Especially exciting
Gladly gather gear and go
Motorcycle man and me
Cruising clean country crossroads
Majestic mountains move me
Bountiful breeze blows my blouse
Playful puppies prancing proudly
Fancy-free foal frolicking
Gorgeous gladiolas grow
Daylilies dot the ditch bank
Carefree cotton candy clouds
Corn crop craves condensation
Gathering goats graze the grass
Tapping to the tasteful tunes
Cud chewing cows cast their cares
Random rhymes run rampantly
Riding – relaxed, refreshed
Living, laughing, loving life
Happy hearts heading for home
Home again, home again
Frog a leap, frog a leap!!