Life

I think I am finally figuring out what life is all about.

God takes a long view of our lives and the events of the world. He has a reason for every little thing that happens because He sees how it fits in the big picture.
We are privileged to see just a glimpse of the big picture as God reveals it to us in the Bible. (Actually, if we take the time to study the Bible, God actually lets us in on a lot of what He knows and sees.)

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true

Which one can you relate to?

Gardening Rule: When weeding, the best way to make
sure you are removing a weed and not a valuable plant
is to pull on it. If it comes out of the ground
easily, it is a valuable plant.
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The easiest way to find something lost around the
house…

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“Decisions. We make them. Then they turn around and make us.”

When I made a decision to be a Christian when I was in high school, I didn’t realize the impact it would have on my life. One decision shaped my life, and not this life only, but my eternity.

The decision to reject Jesus Christ will do the same.

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The derogatory definition of mother-in-law does not fit my mother-in-law. By her example, I’ve learned some lessons that I hope I will practice as mother-in-law one day:

Don’t give advice unless you’re asked
Keep yourself occupied with your own hobbies so you don’t meddle into other people’s business
The younger generation will do things differently.…

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Vacation

We went to Santa Barbara for 2 days. It’s a beautiful place! The weather was perfect – sunshine with cool breeze. There is a gated community just across the street from the beach, next to the SB Zoo. They are condos, the front units have a view of the ocean. I would like to live there!

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When one gets old, one has so many ailments. It’s easy to center conversation on health, or lack of it.

My Bible Study Leader says that being a leader in BSF (Bible Study Fellowship) gives us a purpose for living. That is true. I don’t have to just talk about my problems and aches and pains. I have a part in helping and influencing people for Christ.

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Getting old

We went to visit an “Independent and Assisted Living” facility with my dad today.
The place is beautiful, and very expensive.

It works pretty much like an insurance policy. You pay for the housing and a monthly fee for services. In exchange, they will take care of you for the rest of your life. You…

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