2008 in sight...!

...four bucks a gallon,

...three candidates to choose from,

...two girls to raise,

...and the tax man is up in our tree !!!

...on the Fifth day of '08...,

ok, nevermind...

Our Lord Jesus lived a life of Fear Not!

...and so will we, by His great example.

When tempted by the devil,

he turned to scripture, and so will we.

Let down by his own chosen disciples,

He turned to the Father with utmost composure, and so must we.

So when things get crazy like we know they will, let's not be caught off guard,

because He's right there, "to cheer and to guide"!

It gets no better than that. Here's to a fantastic 2008 ...fear NOT!

The Old Master and The Young Novice

...when the house lights dimmed and the concert was just about to begin, a mother returned to her seat and discovered that her child had slipped away...!

...and so at that moment, the curtains parted and spotlights focused on the impressive Steinway on stage ...and to her shock, there she was, her little girl had snuck on stage, and was sitting boldly at the Steinway, innocently picking out "Twinkle,Twinkle Little Star!"

At that very moment, the great piano master made his entrance, quickly moved to the piano, and
whispered in the little girl's ear, "Don't quit... Keep playing."

Then, leaning over, he reached down with his left hand and began filling in a bass part. Soon his right arm reached around to the other side of the child, and he added running obbligato.

Together, the old master and the young novice transformed what could have been a frightening situation into a wonderfully creative experience.

The audience was so mesmerized that they couldn't recall what else the great master played. Only the classic, " Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star."

Perhaps that's the way it is with God.

What we can accomplish on our own is hardly noteworthy.

We try our best, but the results aren't always graceful flowing music.

However, with the hand of the Master, our life's work can truly be beautiful.

The next time you set out to accomplish great feats, listen carefully. You may hear the voice of the Master, whispering in your ear, "Don't quit." "Keep playing."

May you feel His arms around you and know that His hands are there, helping you turn your feeble attempts into true masterpieces.

Remember, God doesn't seem to call the equipped, rather, He equips the 'called.'
Life is more accurately measured by the lives you touch than by the things you acquire...

So touch someone by passing this little message along.May God bless you and be with you always! And remember,

"Don't quit... Keep playing!"

ten predictions and the best recipe

Thank God for the Bible!
Without the aid of a glass ball (and a ridiculous hat) we have it all...
So, here we are... Get excited !, because...
... it's the Top 10 Predictions for 2008 !
10. There will still be God-anointed preaching!
9. There will still be singing of praise to God!
8. God will still pour out blessings upon His people!
7. There will still be room at the Cross!
6. Jesus will still save the lost!
5. Prayer will still work!
4. God will still inhabit the praises of His people!
3. The Bible will still have all the answers!
2. The Holy Spirit will still move!
...and the number one predicition is still...
1. Jesus will still love you!

It's no mystery : God whispers in your soul and speaks to your mind.
Sometimes when you don't have time to listen, He has to throw a brick at you.
It's your choice: Listen to the whisper, or wait for the brick.

OK, here's the recipe:
The New Testament is CONTAINED in the Old Testament
The Old Testament is EXPLAINED in the New Testament
The New Testament is CONCEALED in the Old Testament
The Old Testament is REVEALED in the New Testament
The New Testament AUTHENTICATES the Old Testament
The Old Testament ANTICIPATES the New Testament
The New Testament LIES HIDDEN in the Old Testament
The Old Testament LIES OPEN in the New Testament
The Old Testament PREDICTS a Person and
The New Testament PRESENTS that Person!

It gets no clearer that that folks! God Bless!