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I had an ultrasound on my thyroid this morning, also had some blood taken to check the thyroid function.
I’ve had an enlarged thyroid since I was pregnant with Elliot, that was 17 years ago. It has remained about the same size. The endocrinologist tells me it is about 2-3 times the normal size. He…
Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. (IThessalonians 5:15)
I need to do more of that. Those three commands are interrelated – when you give thanks, you will be joyful; when you are joyful, you will pray; when you pray, you will be joyful and give thanks; when you give thanks, you will pray more……
Acts 15:36-39 “…they had such a sharp disagreement that they parted company…”
Isn’t that kind of surprising? Paul and Barnabas, both we would consider “spiritual giants”, had a big fight. The Bible does not say one is right and the other wrong. The way they resolved it was to each do their part in furthering the kingdom of God. Paul’s ministry continued to broaden in his travels, and Barnabas discipled Mark to become a valuable minister (2Timothy 4:11) who later even wrote the gospel of Mark.
I have such a nice husband. I recall when we first met
“He who has God and everything has no more than he who has God alone.” – C.S. Lewis (?)
I may not fully experience the truth of that today, but I will be sure of it at my deathbed. “Everything” will be nothing at death. What will you take with you to eternity? Only life in Christ is eternal. If you do not have Christ, you have nothing at the end of this life.
Happy New Year!
I asked at dinner, “What are some of the best memories of 2004?”
Amy: Disneyland and California Adventures
Elliot: Mt Whitney
Audrey: Playing Taboo for the first time at the youth retreat. The word was ‘apartment’, and I said, “You go there, and you’re inside.” The time ran out, and Pastor Duane was cracking up!
Katy: Started as Bible Study Fellowship Discussion Leader
Mike: Going to Denver with Elliot for the FBLA competition
You can do something and have no recollection that you did it. A scary thought.
I had a library book that was due. I searched for it in order to return it before the due date, couldn’t find it, and thought I lost it. When Mike checked my library account, it showed that it was returned! I checked at the library and there it was, on the shelf.
The last time Mike and I went somewhere overnight without the children was before Amy was born. We went to Mazatlan and Cabo San Lucas, both times were for semi-business when Century 21 was promoting the sale of Mexico property. I remember leaving Elliot and Audrey with friends for 2 days; they were about 6-7 years old. It was a big deal for us to go that far, by air, and leave the kids. that was pre-cell phone era; I couldn’t even check on them. I am thankful to God that we came home safe, otherwise they would’ve been orphaned.
Christmas is 5 days away. I love this season. This and Easter are the two holidays that Christians should get excited about.
Yes, I know the world is trying to take out the “religious” aspects. People call it Winter Holiday and Spring Holiday; it’s all about Santa and Easter bunnies. Sure, they can take away the external form of the holiday, but it cannot take away the inner reality of the events for the Christian.