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GOOD THINGS

By      Everett Christian,          WC Poet   

 
GOOD THINGS
Thursday, July 8, 2010
 
 
GOD SPEAKS TO US THROUGH HIS HOLY WORD
 
 46 They (the believers) worshiped together at the Temple each day, met in homes for the Lord’s Supper, and shared their meals with great joy and generosity—47 all the while praising God and enjoying the goodwill of all the people. And each day the Lord added to their fellowship those who were being saved.  - Acts 2:46-47(New Living Translation).
 
 
 
GOD'S PROMISE TO US FROM HIS HOLY WORD
 
(The Lord says) 13 "I will teach all your children,
      and they will enjoy great peace."
- Isaiah 54:46-47(New Living Translation).
 
 
 
A QUOTE
 
Authentic faith is marked by a compassionate response toward those the world tends to forget, whether these persons are poor, imprisoned, disabled, sick or mentally challenged.  - Gary L. Thomas -
 
 
 
THOUGHTS TO REMEMBER
 
Grandchildren certainly brighten up the home. They never turn off the lights.
 
When Rembrandt painted the Crucifixion, among the faces in the crowd the great artist painted himself, knowing he was a part of the divine drama of the ages.  - From Reflecting God -
 
Without GOD, our week would be: Sinday, Mournday, Tearsday, Wasteday, Thirstday, Fightday and Shatterday. 
- Author Unknown -
 
 
 
NOTES
 
I have felt much better today.  My lips are almost back to normal.  The red rash bumps are all gone.  We have had quite a lot of rain today but has not been raining for two or three hours.  If you had rather not read about my dear wife, Flonnie, let me know and I will drop you from the Good Things because I might write about her at any time such as what I am going to tell you tonight.  I miss Flonnie more than I did the first few months that she died because at that time I was having lots of back pains and my mind was mostly on getting rid of my pain.  Of course I thought about her quite often and cried but now I think about her most of the time and I cry a lot.  The Scripture from Matthew 22:30 bothered me.  It says: "At the resurrection people will neither marry or be given in marriage; they will be like the angels in heaven."  In Gensis 3:24 it says:  "For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh."  The Apostle Paul quoted this scripture in 1 Corinthians and Ephesians.  When I married Flonnie I considered that we were one and were a part of each other.  I have prayed to God about Flonnie every night.  About a month ago I was sitting in the back yard reading as I do most every evening.  A young lady came walking down the street with hair down to her shoulder and a beautiful light green pant suit on with some kind of shoes that matched perfectly. As she walked along she looked at the cats and then looked at me and we waved to each other and I said "hello".  I didn't want to stare at her so I didn't look to see which way she went.  Her hair was the same color as Flonnie's before her hair turned gray.  Her hair looked the same as Flonnie wore her hair when we got married.  That night I got to thinking that could have been Flonne.  The more I think about it the more I am convinced that it was Flonnie.  You don't usually dress up in a pretty green pant suit with new shoes to go out walking.  You can think what you want but I believe with all my heart that was Flonnie indicating that she was waiting for me.  The Bible says in the King James version: "In my Father's house are many mansions."  In the New International version it says: "In my Fathers house are many rooms."  I think when I get to Heaven that I will ask God to give Flonnie and me a mansion or room together.  If that can't be done then I will ask Him to give us mansions or rooms next to each other.  I expect all of our animals that have died to be near us.  Of course I will be happy to see Mama, Papa, brothers, sisters, a great grandchild, other relatives and friends but Flonnie was the love of my life for 61 years and 9 months.  I hope I have'nt bored you tonight but if you want to be dropped from the Good Things just let me know.
 
The cats are fine.  Little Girl on the couch and Rascal coming in to check on me occasionally.
 
At 10:20 p.m. we are having light rain again with a temperature of 73 degrees.  I will see you next time.
 
In Christian Love, Everett.
 
 
 
 
 
Posted to Religious by Que Clingerman @ 9:57 am EDT

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