Good Things

by E. Christian, McAlesster, OK
Wednesday, June 13, 2012

GOD SPEAKS TO US THROUGH HIS HOLY WORD
(Jesus said)15 "Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it.” 16 And He took them (little children) up in His arms, laid His hands on them, and blessed them. - Mark 10:15-16(New King James Version).

GOD'S PROMISE TO US FROM HIS HOLY WORD
26 If anyone among you thinks he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this one’s religion is useless. 27 Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world. - James 1:26-27(New King James Version).

A QUOTE
God has not made a little universe. He has made the wide stretches of space and has put there all the flaming hosts we see at night, all the planets, stars, and galaxies. Wherever we go, let us remind ourselves that God has made everything we see. . . . And not only did God make it all, but He is present. - Francis A. Schaeffer -

THOUGHTS TO REMEMBER
Confidence is not based on wishful thinking, but on knowing that God is in control. - From Home is Where the Heart Is -
The bee that gets the honey doesn't hang around the hive. - From Reminisce Magazine -

THOUGHTS ABOUT CATS
Cats don't rent, they own. - From Cats Rule -
The cat is most attracted to the guest most allergic to him. - From Cats Rule -

NOTES
Today has been mostly cloudy in McAlester, Oklahoma, with a high temperature of 82 degrees and a low temperature of 69 degrees. I had lunch with Charley and Bill. I went to the post office and then came by Braum's Ice Cream and Dairy Store. I took a nap this afternoon with Little Girl and Smokey. I sat outside with the cats this evening from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. At 6:00 p.m. I watched a Billy Graham Classic Crusade. The one today was from Anneheim, California, in 1985. I had seen this one before but I had to watch it again. I heard from June last evening before I went to bed. She had made it home safe and sound. I sure do appreciate your e-mails. I will send three pictures tonight.
The cats are fine. Little Girl is on a blanket on the sofa. Rascal was here a little while ago. I have seen all of them today.
I will see you next time,
In Christian Love, Everett.

Good Things

by E. Christian, McAlester, OK
Tuesday, June 12, 2012

GOD SPEAKS TO US THROUGH HIS HOLY WORD
,br /> GOD'S PROMISE TO US FROM HIS HOLY WORD
8 He (the Lord) will swallow up death forever! The Sovereign Lord will wipe away all tears. He will remove forever all insults and mockery against his land and people. The Lord has spoken! - Isaiah 25:8(New Living Translation).

A QUOTE
In prosperity our friends know us; in adversity we know our friends. - John Churton Collins -

THOUGHTS TO REMEMBER
A gem is not polished without rubbing, nor a man perfected without trials. - From Proverbs for Daily Living -
It's not that nice guys finish last. Nice guys are winners before the game even starts. - From Reminisce Magazine -

THOUGHTS ABOUT CATS
Many cats think they're smarter than dogs. Others instinctively know it. - From Cats Rule- - With apologies to dog owners -
The best trick a cat does is a disappearing act when a medication is due. - From Cats Rule -

NOTES
A thunderstorm came up last night between midnight and daylight with a good soaking rain and some wind with it. Today has been partly cloudy with a high temperature of 87 degrees and a low temperature of 68 degrees. I had lunch with Charley and Bill. Our nephew, Denton McNutt, also had lunch with us. I took my nap this afternoon with Smokey. Around 3:30 p.m. I made a trip to Walmart to buy cat food and supplies. I put treats ouside for the cats around 5:45 p.m. I didn't stay out long because it was hot and humid. I had a nice letter from Debra that I will share with you tonight. I will also leave three pictures. June should be arriving home in Hawaii before I go to bed. I will get a call from her when she arrives home. I am beginning to get used to just me and the cats again.
The cats are fine. Little Girl is lying on the sofa. Most of the other cats are outside at present.
I will see you next time,
In Christian love, Everett.

Here is Debra's letter:

Hello Everett,
Thinking of you - know it must be lonesome with having June around these past few weeks and then to be gone - I am sure you miss her. Happy that she had the time to be with you and take good care of you, along with sharing company! Wishing her safe travels and by now, may be at her own home? Gives you a peace within, to know that she is happy in life and enjoying the moments. Thank God for the feline family you have to share the home with, God knows our needs and provides, as He has provided so much from your cats being there for you:) Just wanted to say HI and let you know, you are in my thoughts. In Christian Love and Friendship,
Debra
Sunshine is to Flowers, As Smiles are to People :)

Good Things

by E. Christian, McAlester, OK
Monday, June 11, 2012

GOD SPEAKS TO US THROUGH HIS HOLY WORD
16 These six things the Lord hates, Yes, seven are an abomination to Him: 17 A proud look, A lying tongue, Hands that shed innocent blood, 18 A heart that devises wicked plans, Feet that are swift in running to evil, 19 A false witness who speaks lies, And one who sows discord among brethren. - Proverbs 6:16-19(New King Jame Version).

GOD'S PROMISE TO US FROM HIS HOLY WORD
6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. - 1 Peter 5:6(New International Version).
,br /> A QUOTE
Only one life, 'twill soon be past, Only what's done for Christ will last. - C. T. Studd -

THOUGHTS TO REMEMBER
Age does not diminish the extreme disappointment of having a scoop of ice cream fall from the cone. - From Reminisce Magazine -
Today's bright moments are tomorrow's fond memories. - From Home is Where the Heart Is -

BILL OF RIGHTS FOR CATS
All cats are granted the right to wash in public. - From Cats Rule -
Each cat has the right to leave a household without warning, wander a few days, be adventurous, then return home and act as if nothing had happened. - From Cats Rule -

NOTES
Today has been partly cloudy with a high temperature of 93 degrees and a low temperature of 78 degrees. At 11:30 a.m. June and I had lunch with Charley and Bill. Immediately after lunch I took June to the bus station and stayed with her until she was on the bus headed for Dallas, Texas. She is spending the night in Dallas and will fly out tomorrow and be home in Hawaii late tomorrow night. I just talked with her in Dallas and will talk with her again as soon as I get the Good Things sent out. I sure enjoyed her company the past two weeks. She spoiled me good and proper. She did all my chores before I could even think about them. She has the house and back porch in good condition now and I must do my best to keep it that way. After the bus left I came by the post office. Then I came home to a lonesome house and sat outside with the cats before I took my nap. Little Girl took a nap with me this afternoon. It was 93 degrees at 7:05 p.m. so it was too warm for me to sit outside with the cats this evening. I did give them their treats and stayed with them 5 or 10 minutes. Needless to say, it is really lonesome here tonight but I am so happy that I have my cats to keep me company. The 3 pictures tonight are of June and the cats. I will send pictures soon of my human family on Memorial Day weekend. Thanks so much to those who send e-mails and read the Good Things.
The cats are fine. Rascal is with me in the den at this time and I guess the rest are outside. I have seen all of them this evening.
I will see you next time,
In Christian Love, Everett.

Good Things

by E. Christian, McAlester, OK
Sunday, June 10, 2012

GOD SPEAKS TO US THROUGH HIS HOLY WORD
3 You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You (the Lord), Because he trusts in You. - Isaiah 26:3(New King James Version).

GOD'S PROMISE TO US FROM HIS HOLY WORD
1 How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 2 Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. But we know that when he appears, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is. 3 Everyone who has this hope in him purifies himself, just as he is pure. - 1 John 3:1-3(New International Version).

A QUOTE
Our old lives under sin and law have come to an end through the cross. - George Lyons -

THOUGHTS TO REMEMBER
The consciousness of duty performed gives us music at midnight. - From Proverbs for Daily Living -
The trouble with reaching a crossroads in life is the lack of signposts. - From Reminisce Magazine -

BILL OF RIGHTS FOR CATS
In the matters of food, the right to be finicky is hereby recognized. - From Cats Rule -
All cats, especially the longhaired, have the right to shed hair here, there, and everywhere. - From Cats Rule -

NOTES
Today has been mostly sunny with a high temperature of 90 degrees and a low temperature of 73 degrees. June and I attended Worship Services this morning. We had a wonderful service. June and I had lunch at home. I sat outside for a few minutes before my afternoon nap. I took a nap this afternoon without a cat. When I got up from my nap we went to the cemetery for a few minutes. We watched the Lawrence Welk show from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. The program today was broadcast originally in 1972. We did not have church services tonight. Pastor J. T. and wife, Dianne, their daughter, and baby grandaughter, left after church for Beaumont, Texas, to attend the Memorial Service of J. T.'s mother tomorrow. June and I went outside with the cats at 6:00 p.m. and stayed for over an hour. I will send three pictures tonight. As always I thank you for your e-mails and for reading the Good Things.
The cats are fine. I think they are all outside at present. We have seen all of them today.
I will see you next time,
In Christian Love, Everett.

Good Things

by E. Christian, McAlester, OK
Saturday, June 9, 2012

GOD SPEAKS TO US THROUGH HIS HOLY WORD
39 But the salvation of the righteous is from the Lord; He is their strength in the time of trouble. - Psalm 37:39(New King James Version).

GOD'S PROMISE TO US FROM HIS HOLY WORD
(Jesus said) 10 "If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and abide in His love." - John 15:10(New King James Version).

A QUOTE
God's love knows no exceptions, so never feel excluded - No matter who or what you are, your name has been included. - Helen Steiner Rice -

THOUGHTS TO REMEMBER
Be not the first to quarrel, nor the last to make it up. - From Proverbs for Daily Living -
Common sense sometimes is the most uncommon thing there is. - From Reminisce Magazine -

BILL OF RIGHTS FOR CATS
Each cat has the right of refusal to come when called. - From Cats Rule -
Yawning and stretching luxuriously at any time of the day is a birthright for all felines. - From Cats Rule -
,br /> NOTES
Today has been mostly sunny in McAlester, Oklahoma, with a high temperature of 89 degrees and a low temperature of 64 degrees. My housecleaning lady came at 11:15 a.m. and cleaned my house while June and I had lunch with Charley. June and I went to the post office and then to Braum's Ice Cream and Dairy store and bought grapes and ice cream. My neighbor mowed my front and back lawns today. June went out to do a little more shopping while I took my afternoon nap. June took me out to dinner this evening for Father's Day since she will be leaving for home on Monday. After we came home from dinner we sat outside with the cats and read and visited for over an hour. I will send more cat pictures tonight and in a few days I will send some pictures of my human family made during Memorial Day week-end. Thanks for your e-mails. I haven't had much time to answer them the past few days but rest assured they are appreciated. I am running late so I had better wrap this up for tonight.
The cats are fine. Rascal is in the recliner and the others are elsewhere but we have seen all of them this evening.
Have a nice Sunday and I will see you next time.
In Christian Love, Everett.