Regarding Photos for Pastor Mike

Pastor Mike has much experience with blogging. I invited him to look at this site. He asked me if I had cool pictures of spiders on this site. So this one is for you. Enjoy the Critters!

For Pastor Mike

Forever

As an human,I can not wrap my mind around the the concept of forever. But those who have given their hearts,lives to Jesus,who believe Jesus is the Son of GOD. That Jesus died,though he had no sin,as a sacrifice for our sins. That he died and rose again and lives and sits by the God the Father. They will live with God forever. Now let me explain that Satan and his Demons,(fallen angels)also believe in Jesus. They know him. They were created in HIS presence. The difference is as humans we can ask Jesus to change us by turning our lives over to him. The Holy Spirit, who always points us to Jesus, starts making changes in how we think and in our desires. Salvation occurs in a second, upon acceptance of Jesus as Savior and King, Lord of our lives. But as we walk changes that occur can take time. The Holy Spirit often points out unrighteous behavior and thoughts. When we submit ourselves to this and acknowledge these as sins we are forgiven. Jesus has promised not to forsake or leave us. We LIVE with Jesus forever. Do you think you are good? Of ourselves we are not good enough to enter into Kingdom of God. Our thoughts gives us away as being unrighteous even if we do not follow thru on them. Remember God is a Holy God but HE is a God of love. So from the foundation of the world the Father's Son, Jesus,who is with out sin, came and took on human form. He is the final sacrifice for sin. Up until this time sacrifices of animals were done regularly.

What about Satan and the other fallen angels? Hell has been made for them and when they are cast into hell and bound there they will be there forever. In Hell there is no fun or having a party. God is not there, no love, no compassion, no ending of torment and of burning,but no burning up. Jesus talked about Hell. God in his mercy warns his creation. Jesus described Hell. It is every persons decision to choose his master. Choose Satan and this world or Jesus and the Kingdom of Heaven. It was a decision I had to make and it is a decision you have to make. In the Bible God tells us every person is given a certain amount of faith. What will you do with it? Forever is a long, long time.

The Finite Thinking on The Infinite

Well as it all ways happens I participated in a mock code then we had a real code. The pt was successfully resuscitated. I have been thinking,can the finite comprehend the infinite? I do not think so. Last weekend a young friend was just chatting about GOD and she said,"Wow, GOD is really old". He is the Alpha and the Omega.I remember as a child talking to my Mother and asking when God began. She assured me God had no beginning, HE always was and is.HE is without beginning and has no end. That is an awesome thought and I really can not fully comprehend the awesomeness of GOD. That is why I am so fascinated by his names and characteristics. He has a mercy and grace that is not found in mankind. I am so glad he has these attributes. He does not lie! I can totally rely on him. By thinking on HIS names I have a comprehension of HIM. But even this comprehension is small next to Him. " and those who know Your NAME will put their trust in You". Psalm 9:10

How wonderful HE is! Even in His greatness, power and holiness He knows me-every molecule- he knows me. When I doubt myself, which is often, I think upon this-HE knows me and HE loves me in my imperfection. So as Job, I will honor and praise the Living GOD.

Carrie Underwood-"Jesus take the Wheel"

Peace and Joy

Well, looking over this site my personality is definitely here. Most of the the things I enjoy are here in some way. I only hope I am not the only person aware of this site. I have no comments yet and am hoping someone will care enough to respond to me. It is a beautiful day in every way and I am going out to plant Asters and Mums. Tomorrow I work. I work at a hospital 12-13 hrs a day 3 days a week This week I also had to go in for a mock code (cardiac arrest scenario) . I was almost late;I looked up to see I had 20 min to get to the mock code. I am enjoying using the various technology on this site to express myself! When I work I have no energy left for any thing else except the basics of life. I am looking forward more and more to retirement. Money, now that is another thing. I am trying to get my house paid off in the next 3-5 years. I am paying more than necessary every month. Boy,am I glad I did not get talked in to a larger or more expensive house. My small house,by U.S.A.standards,is satisfactory to me. I look around and I don't know how people are affording those large houses. The bigger the house the more costly the up keep: heating,lighting, new roof, more rooms to paint, etc. I could not deal with large amount of debt. It was like slowly being strangled. I so want a joy and peace, these are the things that are important to me. I have to remember I can't take material things with me. Only those things done in the name of the LORD will stand. I also remind myself when I look at those huge home I have a mansion being prepared for me in Heaven that is better than anything man can build. This gives me peace and a joy and I have no need to envy.

Photos:Flowers and Fall decorations

Collage :cats, Israel, flowers, family and self

Life Giving Water

After the rain last week,the birds were singing ,calling and chasing each other. It seemed as if everything was filled with more life. Suddenly, flowers I had planted had new leaves. Roses and flowers were blooming and had more buds. Water is necessary for life. As I walked out side and with real joy noted the life all around me, I thought of all the people who do not have access to clean, life giving water. Jesus said, if you give a "cup of water to the least of these you give it to me". He also said HE is the one who gives living water so our spirits will never thirst. He is the only one who gives our spirits eternal life. I am so hurt when I hear his name taken in vain or "GOD"taken in vain because he has so much love for each one. He is the creator of each one of us and though we are like one dead separated from him just by accepting Jesus as Saviour and Lord we are given life and our spirits begin to live in HIM.

Friendship and a good rain.

I had a really good time on Labor Day visiting with my friend and neighbor Jeannie. We ate at the "Uptown Cafe" The food is is always good. I always have a good time with this lady. She has a great laugh and better still she has good advise(when I need it).
We walked around the square downtown. She goes there much more frequently than I do. I found stores that had moved and got dessert at a bakery. I love lemon desserts, they have such a great selection of sweets and breads, makes me hungry to think of this place. It was a day in the 90's again so that certainly cut down my urge to walk too far. Anyway back to good friend she has much wisdom, a good sense of humor, and is willing to pray when needed. Yesterday, on may way to work, I listened to a pastor talking on the need for Christian fellowship; I am so blessed to have Jeannie as a neighbor and friend. Today I was talking with Jeannie and told her I have been asking the Father if I could be a gardener when Jesus returns to reign for a 1000 yrs. That would be so nice - no weeds then. The weather would be the best it has been since the fall of Adam. It will be a delight to work in garden. I said maybe I could do the flower arrangements for the Temple in Jerusalem - that would be so exciting for me. I know God know the desires of my heart because he gives the desires to us. Tonight it is raining and the earth needed it. This cool breeze is so welcomed and rain smells so good!

Today is Labor Day

I have been on vacation for 2 weeks. For the first time ever I did not go anywhere, I just stayed at home and relaxed. Today I am off because this is my holiday. In about an hour I will go with a friend and eat in downtown B-ton. I am trying to figure out how to get a pic on profile. So far no luck. I am also thinking about getting some fall flowers for now and some spider day lilies for next summer.

I did it! I got my pic on profile. The picture is about 3-4 yrs old but who cares. the cartoon does just as well. I got pretty excited when I figured out how to download the site counter or what ever it is called.

Can you believe I am tired of the hot,bright sun. A rose I planted this Summer

This has been a hot summer in Indiana it is aways hot and humid in the Summer. But this Summer until the past 3 days it has been in mid 90s for over a month. We have not had a good rain for way over the month. This is really hard on the gardener in me. The roses and new plants need watering. I never water the grass. Some of the large trees are losing their leaves already. I do not expect a pretty fall because the trees have so little water. Every week I wait for rain. The weeds have grown very well and until 2 days ago it was too hot for me to weed. In the Winter ,when I get down, I plan my garden for the Summer.