Taxes

Time is getting short. Gotta somehow figure out the income tax forms again! If all the instructions were in ONE free book, it wouldn't be so bad. And, if some of these instructions weren't written for college math students, that would be nice, too. Well, I guess I will get through it, just like everyone else does.

Next year will be the bigger challenge, as I don't know how this Country can survive without an increase. The money has been doled out...now like all us good citizens know...the bill will come due and we will have to pay. The evidence of voting for good people is becoming more evident every day. We need good solid people, not the radical-pleasers who try to rewrite our Country into a new Sodom and Gomorrah. With God all things are possible, including a revival and reestablishment of our Country.

Luke 20 The Pharisees: Is It Lawful to Pay Taxes to Caesar? "20 So they watched Him, and sent spies who pretended to be righteous, that they might seize on His words, in order to deliver Him to the power and the authority of the governor.

21 Then they asked Him, saying, “Teacher, we know that You say and teach rightly, and You do not show personal favoritism, but teach the way of God in truth: 22 Is it lawful for us to pay taxes to Caesar or not?”

23 But He perceived their craftiness, and said to them, “Why do you test Me? 24 Show Me a denarius. Whose image and inscription does it have?”

They answered and said, “Caesar’s.”

25 And He said to them, “Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.”

26 But they could not catch Him in His words in the presence of the people. And they marveled at His answer and kept silent."

Gloomy Days Still Can Have "Sunshine"

Victoria celebrated her birthday yesterday. After working all day, she came home and Nick had prepared supper for her. Then her friends came over to celebrate. That evening Nick and her friend went to pick up Madison from gymnastics. Sometimes a little rest and attention is the best present we can get!! Happy Birthday, Victoria!!

Today is so gloomy outside...no sunshine. The wind is chilly and the dark clouds look as though rain may come. Very depressing, though we need rain. Even a trip to McDonalds, for a coke, which I had swore off, could not bring me out of the blues. Then Kathleen got a call from Tim and I got to talk to him. He is ok and doing well---so a little sunshine made its way into the day.

We Shall Live!!

The Good News -- He Lives!!! The judgment of "death" for our sins has been taken in our stead by our God, the Lord Jesus Christ. Can you imagine one being dead and rising from death??!! Honor and Glory be to our King - the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, the Alpha and the Omega, our Lord and God, Son of the Living God, Jesus Christ.

As I walked out in the brisk, chilly spring morning air to get the newspaper, I noticed the lilies coming up. It is amazing that these pretty little flowers are covered so that they can take below freezing temperatures. We live in a world of miracles...each one as amazing as the next. That God not only planned the scheme of things, but made all things work interdependent on each other. Thank you Lord!

Kathleen and Andy had a scavanger easter egg hunt for Christopher yesterday. Kathleen had clues on little pieces of paper and Chris then search for the treasured eggs. The greatest treasure in his hunt was found in the spare bedroom. It was a brand new bike!!!

Huimin was thinking of making a treasure map for Timmy and Serena's scavanager easter egg hunt. I have not heard back if they actually did the treasure map or not.

Victoria also did a scavanger hunt in the house for Madison and Phil's little girl. She was exhausted when she was trying to come up with clues and kept coming up blank. Finally the clues were made and the easter egg hunt was back on schedule.

Even though the cool breeze outside is full of the cold promise of moisture, Pete will be BBQing ribs over at Mom's today. Its a good day when the family can gather together!

HAVE A BLESSED EASTER!!