EXPIRATION DATES...........

How close do you go by expiration dates?

I tried to find some cleaver pictures, but I guess they don't want to show those!

Would you use shampoo with an expired date? Dog food for your puppy? How far from the date would you go--24 hours--48 hours? How about film for a camara? Would you trust precious memories of a wedding or baby christening to film past it's expiration date?

What does that mean? Expiration date! Does everything have an expiration date?

Have you seen the commercial for a Cancer treatment center, where the lady was given weeks to live? Her sister convinced her to go to the treatment center. After a examination from the doctors, she asked--how long--they answered--we didn't see an expiration date stamped on the bottom of your foot.

Do you believe you have an expiration date?

Well, my shell, my body will cease to work, someday! So, yeah, it will expire. But my soul, my spirit--what makes me~me--I don't believe will expire. How do I know this?

John 14:2 (New International Version)
2In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you.

And those that don't believe this--oh--you don't have an expiration date either! But it won't be Jesus' fathers house--it will be Satan's den!

As many times as I have tried to invision what Heaven will be like...I've never concentrated on what Hell will be like....but maybe I need to....why....so I will know what I am trying to save people from. I need to invision that eternity so I will spread the word to those headed that way!

Something to think about.......................

I'm putting blinders on.......

Yup.....

What I worship....
I'm putting blinders on

My Holy Father....My God....My Abba Father!!!!!


Why, because in the majority of my life I have worshipped things or people that ALWAYS let me down....why....because nothing is perfect forever........

EXCEPT GOD!!!!

I'm learning perfect doesn't mean my way!

Why!

Because I'm not perfect!! (hope Laura--my daughter--isn't reading this!)

And why do people fear death sooooo much?

I know where I am going---- PARADISE

That doesn't sound scarry to me!! Now--how I die--that's another story!!

But I've got some cleaning to do before I die!

Rob Bell- 007 Luggage


This was shown at our church on Sunday. And at the last scene--my hand flew up to cover my mouth as I gasped!!!

I have unfinished business, and I don't know how long I have to get it done--so it starts today!

All of you that I have wronged, I'm sorry.

All of you that I love, I want to say, 'I love you'!

And all of you that are on the fence, thinking there is plenty of time, YOU DON'T KNOW THAT!!!

King of Kings

Ever make a list of your troubles?

I've got a long one!

Husband with heart problems.
Husband with circulation problems.
I have Type 2 diabetes.
I have fibromyalgia.
I have osteoarthritis.
I have hypothyroid condition.
I have a teenage daughter (but she's not trouble--just a concern).
and the list could go on.....but

which ones of those can God not take care of?

Ah---that's the great part--and even if it ends in the death of my body, I get to go to PARADISE!!!

Got problems--??? All God's children have problems--it's called life!

But I truly believe fear---true great fear is lack of faith. Concern is normal. Even a little fear, but stifling fear is should be handed over to God.

Am I completely good at this....NO! But it has been a long time. Even when Terry had his episode and died (and came back) I had this most AWESOME peace from above!

So---as the song above goes---God never lets go--so hang on with all your stregth, and even if you fall....He'll give you a soft place to land! He's great like that!


Footprints In The Sand
by Mary Stevenson (1922 - 1999)

Footprints in the Sand

One night I had a dream.

I dreamed I was walking along the beach
with the Lord..

Across the sky flashed scenes from my life..
For each scene, I noticed two sets of
footprints in the sand,
one belonging to me, and the other to the Lord..

When the last scene of my life flashed before me,
I looked back at the footprints in the sand.
I noticed that many times along the path of my life
there was only one set of footprints.
I also noticed that it happened at the very lowest
and saddest times in my life.

This really bothered me
and I questioned the Lord about it:
"Lord, you said that once I decided to follow you,
you'd walk with me all the way.
But I have noticed that during the most
troublesome times in my life
there is only one set of footprints.
I don't understand why
when I need you most you would leave me."

The Lord replied:
"My precious child, I love you and would
never leave you.
During your times of trial and suffering,
when you see only one set of footprints, it was then
that I carried you."



by Mary Stevenson






Just as I would not get behind the wheel of my car without insurance.....I won't get out of bed without my God! I praise Him for who He is! My Savior, who paid for my sins with His life....Jesus Christ....Lord of Lord and King of Kings!

I had a touch of the stomach flew Satuarday night, so I missed church, but I had Terry (hubby) bring me the program and had him tell me about the service. Here was the video they showed!



AWESOME!

Now I will go to thebrookchurch.com and listen to todays sermon! Technology can really be awesome!

I'll be there.....

"I'll Be There"

You and I must make a pact
We must bring salvation back
Where there is love
I'll be there
I'll reach out my hand to you
I'll have faith in all you do
Just call my name
And I'll be there
Chorus:
I'll be there to comfort you
Build my world of dreams around you
I'm so glad that I found you
I'll be there with a love that's strong
I'll be your strength
I'll keep holding on
Let me fill your heart with joy and laughter
Togetherness is all I'm after
Whenever you need me
I'll be there
I'll be there to protect you
With an unselfish love
I'll respect you
Just call my name
And I'll be there
Chorus
If you should ever find someone new
I know she'd better be good to you
'Cos if she doesn't
I'll be there
I'll be there
I'll be there
Just call my name
I'll be there
I'll be there
I'll be there
Whenever you need me
I'll be there


You know, with a little tweeking, this could be a great Christian song, from our great and loving God, to us! He is always there, it just takes calling His name! What a great comfort! I have it.....and I want you all to have it....what if every thief in the the world suddenly believed this, filled with the Holy Spirit! WOW! Whenever they need Him, He'll be there!

Where have I been...............

Boy, just when you think your the best thing since sliced bread...........I'm humbled!

We, and another wonderful lady bought a box of food from Angel Food, to help a family that we know are in great need, at this season in their life. Just last week my dear hubby sent down some extra toilet paper, ketcup and mustard. They had just ran out of tp and the last of the mustard had been used making sandwiches that morning. Knowing God, it didn't surprise me, but just put me in that 'ahhhh' moment of how AWESOME he is! If we had sent it early, no big deal, and God never shows up late, just at the time you need him! I waved off their thanking us over and over and said we were just being obediant.

Fast-forward 24 hours and I receive a phone call from someone in our neighborhood (whom I don't know) who likes doing yardwork and wants to teach her young children the theory of serving others. My hubby has a heart condition, and I have many chronic health problems also, and to be very honest, yard-work and gardening has never been a joy to us....just a chore--that we always put off way too long. I'm humbled! HUMBLED. Five families showed up and I don't recognize my yard!

God of this City - Chris Tomlin




I went from the pedlestal of the giver to my knees as the humbled receiver in just hours! God amazingly and oh so gently taught me to accept the thanks of others in the future.

My God is so amazing!

If you would like to know him, open a Bible and this Sunday....find a good Bible-based church and praise him--he'll like that!

It's only Friday.......

Suday is coming!



To get the rest of the story, go to church this Sunday!