Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Poem - The World Is Mine

THE WORLD IS MINE - Author Unknown 
 Today, upon a bus, I saw a very beautiful woman And wished I were as beautiful. 
When suddenly she rose to leave, I saw her hobble down the aisle. 
She had one leg and used a crutch. But as she passed, she passed a smile. 
Oh, God, forgive me when I whine. I have two legs; the world is mine.

 I stopped to buy some candy. The lad who sold it had such charm. 
I talked with him, he seemed so glad. If I were late, it'd do no harm. 
And as I left, he said to me, "I thank you, you've been so kind.
 It's nice to talk with folks like you. You see," he said, "I'm blind." 
Oh, God, forgive me when I whine. I have two eyes; the world is mine. 

Later while walking down the street, I saw a child I knew. 
He stood and watched the others play, but he did not know what to do. 
I stopped a moment and then I said, "Why don't you join them dear?" 
He looked ahead without a word. I forgot, he couldn't hear. 
Oh, God, forgive me when I whine. I have two ears; the world is mine. 

 With feet to take me where I'd go.. 
With eyes to see the sunset's glow. 
With ears to hear what I'd like to know, 
Oh, God, forgive me when I whine. I've been blessed indeed, the world is mine. 


Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Bill Allows Elective Bible Study in School


CHARLOTTE, N.C. —
Some state lawmakers want to put the Bible back in the classroom.

"I think it's great. I do," Charlotte resident Caroline Hood said.

However, Hood also understands the Senate bill could be controversial.

"That could be offensive," Hood said.

The bill, which is gaining support in Raleigh, would allow courses for graduation credit on the Old and New Testaments.

Read the whole story here.

Monday, February 18, 2013

Letter To Our Readers

Dear Readers,

Sorry for the lack of posts recently!!  Each member of our family has gotten sick and of course we over lap each other and share what we have.  We hope to have your daily scripture and questions back running next week.  Till then, stay well.

Take Care,
Ann


Monday, February 11, 2013

Five Minute Bible Study - Examining The Scriptures

I thought I would do this week's Bible answer a little different.  Instead of taking a subject and discussing it, I'm going to make statements with a Bible verse, so you can look up the scripture and answer for yourself.

The Bible provides the key to your enjoying a truly happy and satisfying life, now and in the future.

  • Faithful angles come to the aid of those to serve God - Hebrews 1:7,14
  • Satan and his demons are misleading people and turning them away from God -Revelation 12:9
  • If you do God's will and oppose the Devil, he will flee from you - James 4:7,8
  • God does not cause teh bad conditins in the world - Job 34:10
  • You become God's friend by obeying him - James 2:23
  • Husbands need to love their wives as their own bodies - Ephesians 5:25-29
  • Wives should love their family and respect their husband - Titus 2:4,5
  • There is only one true religion - Matthew 7:13,14
  • True religion is identified by it teachings and practices - Matthew 7:16,17
  • All of those in the common grave of mankind will be resurrected - John 5:28,29
How does God feel about these things?
  • Murder - Exodus 20:13; 21:22,23
  • Sexual immorality - Leviticus 20:10,13,15,16; Romans 1:24, 26,27, 32; 1 Corinthians 6:9,10
  • Spiritism - Deuteronomy 18:9-13; 1 Corinthians 10:21, 22; Galatians 5:20,21
  • Idolatry - 1 Corinthians 10:14
  • Drunkenness - 1 Corinthians 5:11
  • Stealing - Leviticus 6:2,4; Ephesians 4:28
  • Lying - Proverbs 6:16, 19; Colossians 3:9; Revelation 22:15
  • Greed - 1 Corinthians 5:11
  • Violence - Psalms 11:5; Proverbs 22:24,25; Malachi 2:16; Galatians 5:20
  • Our speech - Leviticus 19:16; Ephesians 5:4; Colossians 3:8
  • Misuse of blood - Genesis 9:4; Acts 15:20, 28, 29
  • Not providing for your family - 1 Timothy 5:8
  • War/Political - Isaiah 2:4; John 6:15; 17:16
  • Tabacco or Drugs - Mark 15:23; 2 Corinthians 7:1
Jesus said: "You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." - John 8:32

Friday, February 8, 2013

Today's Scripture - Genesis 2:24

"That is why a man will leave his father and his mother and he must stick to his wife and they must become one flesh."  - Genesis 2:24

Marriage truly can be "one of the most satisfying and fulfilling ways to live a life."  Perhaps this should not surprise us, be cause the one that gave us life also gave us marriage.  And he is the One who provided a guidebook, the Bible, to help us to make a success of our marriage.  What practical advise to new couples here in Genesis 2:24, as both partners put trust, faith and support in each other! 

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Today's Scripture - Psalms 145:8

"Jehovah is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and great in loving-kindness." - Psalms 145:8 (NWT)


What a loving God we have!  Mercy and forgiveness are fundamental qualities of God, as we see from the way he dealt with Israel.  The God of justice did not exempt them from punishment for repeated error, yet he displayed amply mercy and forgiveness.  Since Jesus Christ is a reflection of God's glory, we know  him to display similar mercy and willingness to forgive.  Read also Hebrews 1:3