Earlier I was in town and the weather was nice out. Since Sammy broke her line, she had to stay in the house until I got back; and, then she got to go out and enjoy a little of the day. Clouds, that seemed to promise us snow, began to appear on the horizon. I looked out a little later and those clouds were all around us. Looking to the SW I saw the snow coming in across the fields. The dogs are now back in. Happy cats are out playing on the deck. They know Sam is safely out of their reach and in the house!!!
Today I splurged and went and got a perm. Last Sunday a friend from the Church gave me a ticket they had for Gov. Mike Huckabee's appearance on Monday night. I love that man, he is kind, he is conservative and he is just a good Christian guy. Maybe I can think of something to get his autograph on!!
Anita sent out a message that honey and cinnamon can heal us and keep us from a lot of viruses. So, I guess I will now go have some toast with honey on it and a glass of tea before bed. Will then sit, watch a tv show and stare at the picture albums for a little bit, so Anita doesn't win the procrastination race!! Life is good.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Thorn in the Flesh
Paul describes a "thorn in his flesh":
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/buffet describes "buffett" as:
We aren't told what it is that is such a burden on him. He describes this condition after he has told of the vision of heaven. He also tells us that God allows him to carry this cross, to keep him humble.
So great will be the Kingdom of God.
2 Corinthians 12:7 (New King James Version) The Thorn in the Flesh
7 And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure.
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/buffet describes "buffett" as:
Date: 13th century
1 : a blow especially with the hand
2 : something that strikes with telling force
We aren't told what it is that is such a burden on him. He describes this condition after he has told of the vision of heaven. He also tells us that God allows him to carry this cross, to keep him humble.
2 Corinthians 12:5 Of such a one I will boast; yet of myself I will not boast, except in my infirmities. 6 For though I might desire to boast, I will not be a fool; for I will speak the truth. But I refrain, lest anyone should think of me above what he sees me to be or hears from me.7 And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure. 8 Concerning this thing I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me. 9 And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
So great will be the Kingdom of God.
Monday, March 15, 2010
The Ides of March
Home again. The dogs are happy to see us. We didn't have to worry about them going hungry, there was still food left. They are both now back to their "people watching" stations on the otherside of the sliding door, anxiously awaiting bones, rawhides or special goodies!
I opened the door to the cat's home and they turned their heads and gave me the look, like "ho hum...you are back." So laid back are those cats!
Its still a little cool out, but tomorrow is suppose to be in the 60's. Spring is here! Flowers, weeds and grass are all beginning to show green.
Christopher will be back next month. Perhaps by then I can get this scrapbook completed and start something outside!! If I hadn't done so much procrastination, I am sure I could probably have had it finished by now!!!
It was a busy weekend. Pete and Ginger had a family gathering celebrating a birthday and introducing the family to a newly found grandchild! Christopher had a lot of fun with his cousins, whom he only gets to see a time or two during the year. Sunday night we went to The Tooth Fairy. The title brings visions of a movie comparable to tinkerbell...or something. It wasn't. At first, it was a little hard to take a big man in a fairy costume, but by the end of the show we are laughing and cheering. It was a very nice movie!! Four stars at least!
Its a good day here. The Lord always gives us something to look forward to, or the next door that opens in our lives. God is good.
I opened the door to the cat's home and they turned their heads and gave me the look, like "ho hum...you are back." So laid back are those cats!
Its still a little cool out, but tomorrow is suppose to be in the 60's. Spring is here! Flowers, weeds and grass are all beginning to show green.
Christopher will be back next month. Perhaps by then I can get this scrapbook completed and start something outside!! If I hadn't done so much procrastination, I am sure I could probably have had it finished by now!!!
It was a busy weekend. Pete and Ginger had a family gathering celebrating a birthday and introducing the family to a newly found grandchild! Christopher had a lot of fun with his cousins, whom he only gets to see a time or two during the year. Sunday night we went to The Tooth Fairy. The title brings visions of a movie comparable to tinkerbell...or something. It wasn't. At first, it was a little hard to take a big man in a fairy costume, but by the end of the show we are laughing and cheering. It was a very nice movie!! Four stars at least!
Its a good day here. The Lord always gives us something to look forward to, or the next door that opens in our lives. God is good.
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