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Archive for June 2011

June 14, 2011

Daily Jewel

by Pastor J.T. Carnell, McAlester, OK

“Dogged Loyalty”
“Don’t lose your grip on Love and Loyalty. Tie them around your neck; carve their initials on your heart." – Proverbs 3:2 (The Message)
Would you consider yourself to be a “loyal” person? If you answered, “yes,” then the next question would be – how do you know? Have you had your loyalty taken to task or tested to its highest level? I read a story a few years ago that brought this home to me. A retired man in his 70’s and his dog, Hank, were traveling in his pickup in a remote wooded area in West Virginia. It was during the winter and the roads were not in the best condition. The West Virginia Highway Patrol concluded that the man had lost control of his truck on the icy roads and careened down a steep embankment. The man was recently widowed and it was three days before he was discovered missing. The fourth day the wreckage along with the man’s body was found. It appeared that he had been thrown from the pickup and was killed instantly. They also found Hank, his dog, barely alive, lying next to the man’s body. Despite the cold temperatures, the lack of food and water, Hank remained close to his owner’s side. Had Hank not been found when he was he would have also died at that same spot. The dictionary defines loyal: “A constant faithfulness.” I think I would add; “a constant, often inconvenient faithfulness.” Loyalty is often tested when it becomes a matter of convenience. Allow me to take that a step further; our loyalty towards God is tested when we encounter situations where our decision is based as a matter of convenience! I have the choice between doing what is right or what is easy. Which do I choose? Just for the record – it does not mean that the “easy” choice is necessarily wrong – but it also means that it is not always the best choice. That should be the deciding factor! My favorite example of loyalty comes from Scripture. First, the loyalty that existed between David and Saul’s son Jonathan. Jonathan proved over and over again that he would not betray David even though his own father was seeking to both capture and kill him. In truth, Jonathan risked both his life and his possible future as the next king to protect David. What an incredible example! But even above that was the loyalty David showed to Saul, the very man who sought to have him killed. Twice, David had the opportunity to kill Saul and end his nightmare of running for his life and twice – David held back his hand and spared the life of the king. Since David had been anointed by Samuel as the next king, and given the fact that Saul had lost favor with God, killing Saul would have actually not been wrong – but in the end David made the more difficult choice and continued to live life on “the lam” as it were. Of course the best example is when Jesus left the convenience of His Father’s heaven and came to live in a world filled with hatred, bitterness, greed, lust and evil. God showed His loyalty toward us by not doing what was convenient but by doing what was right and by giving us His very best! Isn’t that worth giving Him back our best – staying by His side regardless of the conditions?
Pastor J. T. Carnell
Posted to Religious by Que Clingerman @ 4:01 pm EDT
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Nan's Calendar

by Nan Forehand, Statesville, NC

Silence - A Pleiades Poem


sounds lost in the southern night
softly moved the baby's chest
stillness in a waiting room
surrendered soul lifted up
searching for just the right words
set apart in reverent prayer
'cept for ringing in my ears

Author's note: "He who does not understand your silence will probably not understand your words." Elbert Hubbard
Posted to Religious by Que Clingerman @ 7:33 am EDT
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June 13, 2011

Good Things

by Everett Christian, McAlester, OK

 GOD SPEAKS TO US THROUGH HIS HOLY WORD
37 Look at those who are honest and good, for a wonderful future awaits those who love peace. - Psalm 37:37(New Living Translation).

GOD'S PROMISE TO US FROM HIS HOLY WORD 17 Discipline your children, and they will give you peace of mind and will make your heart glad. - Proverbs 29:17(New Living Translation).

A QUOTE
Yes, there is no prayer so true, so powerful, so fragrant as that which sorrow presses from the heart. - Octavius Winslow -
THOUGHTS TO REMEMBER
The bank of friendship cannot exist without deposits. - From Reminisce Magazine - To be a giving person, you don't need to give in, but there's much you must give up. - From Reminisce Magazine -
Two thoughts compel us: all are lost without a Savior and a Savior has come for all. - From Reflecting God -
When you open the window blinds for another, sunshine spills on you, too. - From Reminisce Magazine -
NOTES
I felt that I should do Good Things tonight even though I usually skip a night. Today has been a sunny day with a high temperature of 92 degrees. Low temperature last night was 70 degrees. I attended Worship Services this morning. Pastor J. T.'s sermon was titled "Letting The Spirit Lead." I had lunch at home and rested this afternoon. I attended church tonight which was our monthly Missions Service. After I came home I had time to sit out with the cats and read for a few minutes. The picture tonight is me with my great granddaughter Holly. I am not sure if there will be Good Things tomorrow night. You will just have to check it out. The cats are fine. They have been coming and going all evening. None are in the den with me at present. At 9:40 p.m. skies are fair with a temperature of 83 degrees. I will see you next time.
In Christian Love, Everett.
Posted to Religious by Que Clingerman @ 7:44 am EDT
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June 12, 2011

Good Things

by Everett Christian, McAlester, OK
GOD SPEAKS TO US THROUGH HIS HOLY WORD
9 How can a young person stay pure? By obeying your (the Lord's) word. - Psalm 119:9(New Living Translation).
GOD'S PROMISE TO US FROM HIS HOLY WORD
(Jesus said) 31 “You have heard the law that says, ‘A man can divorce his wife by merely giving her a written notice of divorce.’ 32 But I say that a man who divorces his wife, unless she has been unfaithful, causes her to commit adultery. And anyone who marries a divorced woman also commits adultery." - Matthew 5:31-32(New Living Translation).
A QUOTE
Through the power of the Holy Spirit, our works combine in strength and multiply in effectiveness. - Bruce Paul -
THOUGHTS TO REMEMBER
Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there. - Forwarded by Burlene Wilson - Happiness is not a station to arrive at, but a manner of traveling. - From Reminisce Magazine - Silence cannot be misquoted. - From Reminisce Magazine - Sorrow looks back, worry looks around, and faith looks up. - From Reminisce Magazine -
NOTES
Today has been partly cloudy with a high temperature of 93 degrees. Low temperature this morning was 74 degrees. There were rain clouds around this afternoon but the rain passed by just to the north of McAlester, Oklahoma. I had lunch with Charley. I went to the post office. I took a nap this afternoon with Smokey. My cleaning lady came at 4:00 p.m. and cleaned my house. I sat outside with the cats and read for a while this evening. The picture tonight is a picture of our cat named Friendly. I did Good Things last night but I wanted to do them tonight so I could give you a couple of prayer requests. At the end of the Good Things I will include a couple of short letters for you to pray about. The cats are fine. Rascal is asleep on a desk close by me where I can reach over and pet him occasionally. The others are elsewhere, mainly outside. At 8:25 p.m. skies are partly cloudy with a temperature of 79 degrees. Have a Wonderful Sunday! I will see you next time. In Christian Love, Everett. Here are the letters: From Mary Ellen Smith of Colorado: Everett, I have a prayer request for my husband Kip. He had a skin cancer removed a year ago and was given a clean bill of health, but the cancer has returned and is in six spots in his body. None of his organs are affected, but cancer was found in his back, his hip, his lung and under the arm where his lymph nodes had been removed. There is a new drug that is very promising but in order to have it there is a certain antibody that has to be present in his body. The doctor said that 20 % of people have this antibody. Prayer that the antibody is present in his body and that the Lord would bless this new drug to his body and heal him is my prayer request. Thank you mary ellen From Ruby Renfro, Mesa, Arizona: Dear Everett...Just wanted to let you know Fred had his kidney removed on Thur. has been in intensive care since...He had the cancer in the kidney and they feel it was contained in the one kidney...it will be a long process for him to get well and get home...He has so many issues..But they feel he only had the cancer in the one kidney..now if he can make it with the one kidney.which is not that strong..so we will see and keep you posted. So be in touch and so will we..love, Ruby
Posted to Religious by Que Clingerman @ 8:22 am EDT
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June 11, 2011

Good Things

by Everett Christian, McAlester, OK

GOD SPEAKS TO US THROUGH HIS HOLY WORD
(The Lord said) 21 “You must not covet your neighbor’s wife. You must not covet your neighbor’s house or land, male or female servant, ox or donkey, or anything else that belongs to your neighbor." - Deuteronomy 5:21(New Living Translation).
GOD'S PROMISE TO US FROM HIS HOLY WORD
4 Give honor to marriage, and remain faithful to one another in marriage. God will surely judge people who are immoral and those who commit adultery. - Hebrews 13:4(New Living Translation).
A QUOTE
One way to relax is watch a sunrise. - H. Jackson Brown, Jr. -
THOUGHTS TO REMEMBER
There's safety in friendship - a banana gets skinned only when it leaves the bunch. - From Reminisce Magazine - People with horse sense know when to say nay. - From Reminisce Magazine - Adding up your blessings will multiply your joy. - From Reminisce Magazine -
NOTES
Today has been partly cloudy with a high temperare of 91 degrees. Low temperature this morning was 72 degrees. I had lunch with Charley. I went to the post office. I took a nap. At 4:00 p.m. I went to a Dollar General Store. I sat outside with the cats and read for about an hour this evening. Not much activity for me today which is good for my back not to be too active. The picture tonight is me with my great grandsons, Nick and Jon. You will notice that there is never any pictures of my daughter, June. She took the pictures and no one thought to take over and take a picture of her. The cats are fine. Rascal just came in to check on me and is on a desk near me at the present time. Leo was just in and I think the rest are outside. At 9:40 skies are fair with a temperature of 79 degrees. I will see you next time.
In Christian Love, Everett.
Posted to Religious by Que Clingerman @ 7:56 am EDT
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