Today was Jon's birthday...I think he had a good day. Tabbi and the boys came over for church and stayed till around 3:00. Kelli and Megan called to wish him happy birthday and I know he talked to Bria and Emmy, too. The boys drew him lots of pictures and he got some very fun cards. How do you celebrate a birthday in a way that lets that person know how much you appreciate him. Probably not with a cake with screwed up frosting....sorry, Jon. All cake aside, happy birthday, Jon!!!
It's been crazy windy here today---really crazy. Some more good news...Trever and Tabbi's dog Sadie had her first litter of pups today (or during the night)...nine healthy yellow labs. They will keep one, the only female. That's right, 8 males, 1 female...pretty unusual. Congratulations, Sadie!! Sounds like she's a really good mom. Pups will be ready for Christmas...anybody want a puppy? What a great gift for a child or grandchild!!!!!
Thought for the day
We need to be very careful to choose what we think. There is a lot of panic and fear out there, and we have to understand that we in a war...not against other people, other politics, Wall Street, or enemies we can see. Satan is warring against our peace. We have a God that is bigger than any government, any economy, and any enemy. He has His own reasons for what He does, but He NEVER forgets His own child. Get to know Him and how much He loves you. Trust Him with all that you can't sort through, and when the enemy attacks your peace do not argue or reason...tell the one terrorizing you that your life belongs to Jesus and he should take it up with HIM. Let others stand with you...this is not meant to be a solo battle. Always renew your mind in the truth and learn what He is teaching you.
Showing posts with label warfare. Show all posts
Showing posts with label warfare. Show all posts
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Friday, October 10, 2008
Choosing What We Think
It's Friday!!! It's hectic at work, but the day goes fast. Jon just got home a little before 9:00 and is eating supper. I had some time to do some of my chores, but I didn't seem to get that much done.
Tomorrow I need to go to Des Moines to take some stuff to Megan so Tabbi and the boys are going to go with me. After meeting up with Megan she will have to go to work at noon, and the rest of us will head to Blank Park Zoo for the afternoon. I've been there once before with Kelli's family...Megan went with us that time. That day Bria got to ride on a camel with her mom. Do you remember, Bria?
I didn't even go for a walk tonight with a zoo trip tomorrow...my foot and knees will catch up then. Hope to have some pix to post. Thought I had a picture of Bria on a camel, but I can't locate it on my computer. If I do I'll post it to share...What are you all doing to enjoy these great days of fall while they last.
Thought for the day
Choosing what we think is a CRUCIAL part of living life as the people we are meant to be. 2 Corinthians 10 says that our warfare is on a spiritual level, not on a human reasoning level. It refers to the weapons arrayed against us as speculations and lofty things, not flesh and blood, not people we may disagree with. More often the weapon pointed our way is far more subtle...the impatience with the neighbor who has different signs in their yard, the irritation with people who "can't drive" or "don't get it" or "are too slow", an attitude of fear, pride, or rebellion in the smallest detail. This is why verse 5 instructs us to take "every thought captive to the obedience of Christ". It takes just a moment to let the thought register and recognize whether it is obedience to Christ or not. It is a process and it takes time to develop this response, but it's probably easier than we think. We need to see this, not as an effort or legal duty, but as an outflow of His own heart---He knows what obedience is, therefore we can know.
Tomorrow I need to go to Des Moines to take some stuff to Megan so Tabbi and the boys are going to go with me. After meeting up with Megan she will have to go to work at noon, and the rest of us will head to Blank Park Zoo for the afternoon. I've been there once before with Kelli's family...Megan went with us that time. That day Bria got to ride on a camel with her mom. Do you remember, Bria?
I didn't even go for a walk tonight with a zoo trip tomorrow...my foot and knees will catch up then. Hope to have some pix to post. Thought I had a picture of Bria on a camel, but I can't locate it on my computer. If I do I'll post it to share...What are you all doing to enjoy these great days of fall while they last.
Thought for the day
Choosing what we think is a CRUCIAL part of living life as the people we are meant to be. 2 Corinthians 10 says that our warfare is on a spiritual level, not on a human reasoning level. It refers to the weapons arrayed against us as speculations and lofty things, not flesh and blood, not people we may disagree with. More often the weapon pointed our way is far more subtle...the impatience with the neighbor who has different signs in their yard, the irritation with people who "can't drive" or "don't get it" or "are too slow", an attitude of fear, pride, or rebellion in the smallest detail. This is why verse 5 instructs us to take "every thought captive to the obedience of Christ". It takes just a moment to let the thought register and recognize whether it is obedience to Christ or not. It is a process and it takes time to develop this response, but it's probably easier than we think. We need to see this, not as an effort or legal duty, but as an outflow of His own heart---He knows what obedience is, therefore we can know.
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