Archive for June, 2005
Getting Used to the Family of God
After reading through Ephesians chapter 2, I was reminded of an old song (copyright 1974!) that the Gaithers wrote. It goes like this:
Climbing the mountains crossing the plains,
Fording the rivers, sharing the pains;
Sometimes the losses and sometimes the gain,
Getting used to the family of God.
Going together, enjoying the trip,
Getting used to the family I’ll spend […]
Published by AP on June 23rd, 2005 tagged Saturday Song, Bible | Comment now »
This One’s for Dad…
Hey, Dad, I’d just like to tell you a few things…
There are so many things that I have in my life because of you. Very early on, I have memories of you working hard. Thanks for teaching me the value of sweat and hard work. I distinctly remember watching you sweat while mowing grass in […]
Published by AP on June 18th, 2005 tagged Pattersons, Be a Man | 1 Comment »
Bits and Pieces
Today’s posting is an eclectic collection of links and topics from around the world: (click on the underlined links to go to that article)
This headline makes me sick! Churches Sacrificing Children
This headline makes me queasy, but it’s really just a cleverly disgused piece of Democratic propoganda. Hillary Wins 2008
This headline gives me hope. Hoorah for […]
Published by AP on June 16th, 2005 tagged Blogging | Comment now »
Because it makes me happy…
I have always enjoyed tipping, and am extremely embarrased when out to eat with friends or family and they scrimp on the tip or make up some excuse to not tip even the minimum.
The following quote comes from a post I found over at Beneath the Dirty Hood that says it very well, and just […]
Published by AP on June 15th, 2005 tagged Integrity | Comment now »
Where Do YOU Walk?
Ephesians gives us 2 places 1 where we used to walk and 1 where we should be walking. It’s actually a description of a life without Christ versus a life in Christ.
Without Christ we walk in deadness
a. We are Dead & without power
i. In trespasses AND sins
1. These […]
Published by AP on June 12th, 2005 tagged Preaching, Bible | 2 Comments »
The Lord is in this Place!
“How many are your works, O Lord!
In wisdom you made them all;
The earth is full of your creatures.
These all look to you to give them their food at the proper time.
When you give it to them, they gather it up;
when you open your hand, they are satisfied with good things.
When you hide your face, they […]
Published by AP on June 8th, 2005 tagged Saturday Song, Worship | Comment now »
A Great Golden Treasure
One of my favorite pastimes when I was a boy with my brothers and neighborhood friends was dreaming, reading and exploring for hidden treasure. We would read about the pirates hiding gold and then read about someone later finding it. We would read the tales of the Wild West, and the explorers who would find […]
Published by AP on June 5th, 2005 tagged Preaching | 1 Comment »
Leupps
Dwight & Glenna, we are so glad that you got to come up for a visit. Good times!
Friends, Photos
Published by AP on June 4th, 2005 tagged Photos, Friends | 1 Comment »
What sort of Tale have I fallen into?
Who am I really in this tale of life?
Skywalker? Neo?
Frodo or Gandalf?
Always I am reminded that things are not what they seem.
I have a role to play, a weight of glory,
a sword to wield.
The battle rages on around me,
and yet, at times
I get a clearer view of reality than I usually see.
And I see Myth.
Spells.
Deceived […]
Published by AP on June 3rd, 2005 tagged Healthy Living | Comment now »
A Word for You…
Quoted from Calvin Miller’s book, Into The Depths of God.
“Christians are not to be so much quitters as starters. They do not endear themselves to God because of all they lay aside at conversion. Rather, it is what they take up that catches heaven’s esteem.”
For, “those who focus on Christ rarely have to quit […]