My Sis, & my Heritage

Reading through the Chronicles (I & II of the Bible
that is) there's much to be said stressing the fact that
it was of utmost importance to log, record, and 
"remember". My sister has picked up and regathered
some loose ends in our family tree the last few years.
We're working fervently to assemble and add to what
we do have already. 
Then as I'm reading along, they define the order and
skill level of the musicians. It is an amazing read.
There was much music in our family. Again, so
thankful for the skill passed down from Grandpa
Wallace to work on pianos. But most of all.
"thanks Dad for leading us to God. Thanks God
for giving us our dad".

hmm

So many months ago, the Lord told me
"watch the "Sooni's" - - all this time
I've wondered.
At first, i was of course dumbfounded. I'd
never heard that term/name/tribe, whatever
before...
Today, they're saying that it's one of the groups
that stopped opposing US forces and joined
in with us to HELP our troops there.

today

The Anchor holds.
If you're watching the current reports of
Wall Street and North/South Korea tensions,
don't gaze at it too long. It behooves us to
know afresh in this hour that God is still
on the Throne and that He never changes.

trials anyone?

Even the "size-of-a-mustard-seed faith" is so far above
our perception of reality, it can cause you to rise above
what seems the greatest trial of the year, or of a lifetime.
Just remember the Crown of Life. Do you know that He
loves you? Read James 1:1-12.

regathering your thoughts

Here is Philippians 4:8 with some literal translation. Use this to get your head straight:
"Whatever is true, whatever is noble (honorable), whatever is right (just), whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good report (admirable); if anything is excellent (if there is any virtue), if there be any praise (anything praiseworthy), think about such (these) things."

Attendance to week-night meetings 
(home groups, bible classes, prayer meetings) 
is an indicator of not only your love for
the Body of Christ, but also one sign of a
true disciple. How close are you following?
Do ya think Jesus ever glanced over 
his shoulder to see how the guys were doin'?

filters

When it comes to the voices around us,
this is why we need to filter through everything we hear:
Some statements are people's opinion/viewpoint,
but most of the time, not necessary.
Some statements are true, but untimely
(especially ugly gossip).
Then, there's the Bible. Strong, True,
and discerning. In and of itself, it says that
all flesh, just like grass, withers. And the flower fades.
But the Word of God is forever.