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Carolyn Vickers was baptized into Christ yesterday afternoon at the Geneva church of Christ. Carolyn had studied with her husband in their home and was attending services of the church. At the time she requested baptism, they, along with Douglas Williams, were studying the second lesson in the 3-lesson Open Bible Study. Today they will complete the third lesson. Lynn, Carolyn’s husband, baptized her. After the baptism they shared a quick kiss in the baptistery.
“Wandering Minds”
A study that came out in November 2010 found that wandering minds make people unhappy.
The study found that people spend about half their time thinking about being somewhere else, or doing something else. The researchers tracked 2,250 people using an iPhone app that contacted them at random intervals to ask how happy they were, what they were doing, and whether they were thinking about it or something else. They found that 46.9 percent of the time the people were thinking about something else, and as a result were unhappy.
“A human mind is a wandering mind, and a wandering mind is an unhappy mind,” wrote psychologists Matthew Killingsworth and Daniel Gilbert of Harvard University in the journal Science.
Suggested applications
●We need purpose in life to be happy.
●Our thought life usually determines our happiness, which is why Philippians 4:8 encourages us to think on “whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right….”
Reference: “‘Wandering minds’ make people unhappy: study,” sg.news.yahoo.com (11/12/10)
“Thoughts For Today to Brighten Your Day” by Glenn Hitchcock
My grandmother always told me that “an idle mind is the devil’s workshop”: http://lavistachurchofchrist.org/LVanswers/2006/06-09.htm
And she was right!
A sad story that might turn out well…with much work and prayer. I can’t imagine the difficulty associated with such things, but we did come close some time back with a scare of this kind.
http://www.toacorn.com/news/2011-02-24/Faith/Church_survives_scandal_looks_to_grow.html
I receive what is known as the Pastor’s Weekly Briefing (PWB). Every now and again, Ifind interesting news. I thought you might like this bit of news.
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Poll Reveals Christian Voting Trends
Exit poll data which was collected by CNN and then analyzed by the Pew Research Center’s Forum on Religion & Public Life shows gains by the Republican Party among Christian groups. Among Catholic voters, 54 percent voted for Republican congressional candidates in 2010 compared to 42 percent in 2008. The analysis also revealed:
Among all white voters who describe themselves as born-again or evangelical Christians, 78 percent voted Republican this year, compared to 70 percent in 2008 and 2006.
Among voters who attend religious services at least weekly, 60 percent voted Republican, while only 44 percent of those who attend services less often voted Republican.
Among voters with no religious affiliation, 66 percent voted for Democratic candidates, down from 72 percent in 2008.
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Randal asked where I was yesterday. To my regret, I failed to get posted Ephesians 6 Bible Reading. It is coming shortly. I was at home with our grandson, while grandma was at work (teacher). I hope to do a bit of catch up this morning. We have a lunch engagement, then the FB game (2:30), and then our daughter swings through.
Glad to know all is well. You’re off one day and people are bad-mouthing you. :)
I knew the day was in front of me, but I did not plan the events of the day very well. That kind of “bad-mouthing” is always OK with me. You should hear when Stephen lets me have it! :)
The incident I’m thinking about is found in John 11:41-48 regarding the religious leaders’ (chief priests & Pharisees) response after Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead. When they heard the news of his resurrection, they instigated a plot to kill Jesus (John 11:49-53).
They caved in under the pressure of praise and popularity, being afraid of loosing their position of power and wealth within the Roman government.
They loved the praise of men more than the praise of God (John 12:42-43).
Men have not changed this manner of thinking in the 21st Century. Most still love the praise of men more than the praise of God.
This is a dangerous state to be found in (Acts 12:20-23).
Don’t read the news. I looked and you don’t want to know. Everyone have a blessed night/day.
Funny! I do avoid watching the news. I prefer to read it. By doing so I can skip over a lot of the rhetoric. It helps me get to the heart of the matter and it doesn’t bother me as much as watching it.
My wife and I do not get television programming, and we live far enough out of town and are surrounded enough by hills that we cannot even get stations by an antenna. What a blessing. We do subscribe to the local paper and we do get news on the Internet, but not sitting in front of the TV and watching the 24 hour news channels gives us peace and lost of free time.
I don’t watch news at home. I read it online and going to the Drudge report lately is too discouraging.
I am continuing my interviews with writers of fiction and non-fiction on the Moving Word. I am enjoying them and many readers appear to, as well.
Tomorrow, the Hinesville, Georgia lectureship starts. I speak on Sunday morning on “Heaven is a Temple.” This is a challenging subject, but I will conquer it.
It has been quiet around here since Randal has been gone. Please stop by and read Tim Hall’s new article at Forthright. He will soon be taking a hiatus from his column, so read him while you still have the chance!
May God bless you richly. Remember that, “Faith and peace are paddles to get you through the stormy waters of life.”
Appearing approximately 220 times in the holy writings, the word judgment captures the attention of the Daily Bible Reader and shows itself to be a major theme in scripture. As you consider the word judgment, what passages, teachings, experiences or thoughts come to mind?
News from the churches?
No, I’m afraid I’m not a part of any camp since there are none in this area, but here’s the latest news from the area churches:
1) Eastwood: http://www.eastwoodchurchofchrist.org/events.htm
2) Westside: http://www.westsidecoc.com/#Current Westside Activities:
3) Montwood: http://www.montwood.org/
Here is our latest post on our travelblog, which gives a quick overview of recent activities. http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Tanzania/North/Arusha/blog-511867.html
We are in the final stage of packing and leave tomorrow night (afternoon for most of you). We are scheduled to arrive in OKC Tuesday late afternoon – a 27 hour journey. We’d appreciate your prayers.
You definitely have our prayers, Joy! Godspeed for a safe journey.
My social media habits are mostly on Twitter and Facebook. Both of these sites are good for promoting your blog or for getting the latest news reports. When Eddie Watkins and Kevin Cauley first began The Preacher’s Files site, I was very active on their Bible study forum, but due to my work commitments, I became less involved on that site. I am registered on SaintsMeet.com but rarely go there.
As far as the latest area church news, there are many brethren who are gone on vacation, the results being a lot of empty pews. Guess that’s one drawback of the summer months.
Here’s my list of Internet news sources:
El Paso Times, Huffington Post, New York Times, NPR News, Stump Report, The Hill, The New Yorker, USA Today, and World Magazine.
For additional El Paso news, I look at El Paso News.net and KFOX News.
The only time I read a physical newspaper or magazine is at the school library where I substitute. Don’t subscribe to any kind of publication any more – too expensive.
My source of news is many-fold. I watch FoxNews regularly, the local news, and scan the internet sources (Google news, Drudge, FOX, NewsMax, WND (rarely), CNS News Service). I was subscribing to the Wall Street Journal, but I quickly learned that was bigger than I could handle.
FB, for me, is a pleasant tool, but I use it somewhat irregularly. I noticed that it has been about a week since I posted last, and then on other occasions, I post two, three, four times a week. Email is still a favorite on mine. Twitter is something I don’t use and neither do I use text messaging on the phones. I have graduated from 8-track to cassette – and I am happy!
On SPORTS, I use the regular sources that most others use (CBS, FOX, EPSN), but in college FB, I like Phil Steel’s a good bit and the Columbus Dispatch. It is a tolerable summer without football!
Here is our latest blog post about our work and life in Tanzania:
http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Tanzania/North/Arusha/blog-499286.html
Are you an extrovert or introvert? On a scale of 1-10 how much of an extrovert are you? (1 being introvert, not very outgoing, and 10 being very outgoing.) Is there a place for introverts in the church? Does introversion hinder doing God’s mission?
Not long ago somebody wrote a book about introverts in the church. Reckon the author was one himself?
I also read somewhere that more introverts than extroverts are on the Internet. Why do you think that’s the case?
And we all know that introverts marry extroverts. Did you do that, too?
That last bit may not be news to you, but I bet you have news to share. What might it be? Baptism? Death? Birth? New outreach? Good adaptations of the faith to your situation? New congregation near you?
It depends on my hormones when I wake in the mornings. Some days I am outgoing and lively and then other days I would rather be quiet. I can understand why many introverts access the internet. For me, at times, most times, it is easier to write what I feel than to verbalize it. At times, I have to tell myself there is no reason to be shy or feel insecure. God created us all in His image, what more do I need for confidence.
News to share, my Dad seems to be embracing discussions on God more openingly. A sweet woman from our congregation went forward seeking prayers and the grandparents of one of my grandchildren have started attending church.
Great news about your Dad, Tina. And great news regarding those folks you mentioned!
You got rhythm? You got rhyme? Lay a piece of poetry on us today, any style, that speaks to you. Can be biblical or not. The Bible has lots and lots of poetry, more than you’d dream of. Or choose a selection from an uninspired writer. Just something encouraging and upbeat, I hope.
And news is always good to hear as well.
Name a judgment, admonishment, upbraiding, rebuke, reprimand or censure that Jesus made or said while he was on the earth. Why does that particular case command your attention? What details make it remarkable to you?
Earlier, we talked about Jesus’ compliments to people, did we not? Let’s see the other side of the coin today. I wonder if the gospels record more compliments or more rebukes. Anyone like to count them?
Oh, and any news today?
22 And Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him, saying, “Far be it from you, Lord! This shall never happen to you.” 23 But he turned and said to Peter, (AP) “Get behind me, Satan! You are a hindrance to me. For you are not setting your mind on the things of God, but on the things of man.”
That Peter, a disciple of Christ, can rush into matters, thus sinning, Make them appear all the more human and encourages me.
I’m starting up this separate post today for links and news about the flooding and tornadoes over the past few days in the southern U.S. Please share what you’re reading or seeing. We continue to pray for the safety of those in the affected areas.
I’m looking now at these photos from Rutherford County, Tenn. (Murfreesboro).
Many churches cancelled their meetings yesterday, even the morning services in some places.
One family near Ashland, Miss., lost their home this weekend and was injured by a tornado; this from a friend who is related to them. The friend is a Christian, she didn’t say if the family was or not.
Here’s a video of flooding north of Jackson TN on US 45, where I often pass when in the US:
After looking at that video, all you can say is WOW! A lot of rain in that area whereas we can’t any rain in the El Paso area at all. It’s as dry as a gourd here. We’ve had lots of high wind events, however.
What’s your favorite flower? I don’t think we’ve asked this before, and flowers are a big item on important days (and regular days, too). It’s a detail husbands should know, should have known, at least, after the first date.
Tell why the flower is your favorite. The whys show a window into your heart.
Yes, I realize that one or two may have mentioned a flower when we asked about plants. Don’t let that keep you from answering again.
Daffodils and Daisies! Daffodils because they are so plentiful here and it is like seeing 1000′s of smiles blooming after a long, hard winter. Daisies almost for the same reason only they bloom later in the season, some late spring and early summer and bloom all summer long. They make me feel good on inside. So many smiles.
I have added a new In the News post to my blog to keep us better informed as to attacks on morality, ethics, etc. I hope you find them informative.
comfort, encouragement, and love. The One who has complete authority is the same One who loved me so much that He gave His life for me. Am I under his authority? Absolutely, where else would any child of God want to be.
On a news note, I spent the day at one of my favorite places, Freed-Hardeman University, enjoying Makin’ Music. We took a group down and enjoyed the fellowship and great weather.
We have some beautiful talented kids in the church. Let’s keep them in our prayers.
Paula, good point! Let’s indeed keep all the kids in the church family in our prayers. They are the future of not only the church, but of our nation as well.
Paula, it is truly a challenge for parents and the church to keep the influence of the peers of our teens from drawing them into the world. Yes indeed we need to keep them in our prayers.
What connotations, positive or negative, does the term “authority” hold for you? The Nudge gets pushy today, eh? When you hear the word, do you feel an oppressive weight? See a finger wagging? A dark facial expression with loud words? Most people do, it seems, especially in this postmodern age of ours. Obviously, the interest here leans toward the religious and spiritual, but you take it where you’d like.
I’ll not be around much today, what with a 2 1/2 hour class this afternoon for an advanced study for Christians (though we expect one or two nonChristians), as we continue our evangelism training. I’m actually going over a study series with them. Afterwards, we’re receiving Christian friends here who’ll spend the night with us. And tomorrow is always a busy day.
So with my absence, I invite the Fellows to take up the slack and post, post, post.
Joy reported on FB tremors during the night strong enough to wake her up. I’ve reported on 150 deaths in Rio, probably more than that by now.
So what’s happening in your neighborhood?
UPDATE: The Missus said she heard last night that the death count in Rio topped 170.
The President of Poland died in a plane crash in Russia. That is terrible news that will have long range repercussions. http://tinyurl.com/ydseetk
What question plied you in the past has made the greatest difference in your life? The Bible is full of questions, many of them designed to move and motivate people. Like Ananias’ question to Saul: “And now what are you waiting for?” (Acts 22:16). (We’re reading Acts this week, so that book is fresh on the mind.) That’s probably the type in mind this morning, but the Nudge won’t limit it to that. So what big question has big meaning to you?
Hearing from non-Fellows, from readers who visit, be they first-time or old friends, makes our day. Tell us some news from your part of the world. The Reply link in the upper right of this post just loves to be clicked on.
Describe your best friend, nudges the Nudge on this nippy Thursday. What qualities do you admire in him or her? What in this person has endeared him to you? Arbitrarily, we are excluding one’s mate. (Exercising dictatorial powers.)
News 1: Vicki will study with a lady tonight, please pray it will help her to know the Lord.
News 2: Rio death count is up to 150, from heaviest rains in 44 years. A record-breaking 28.8 centimeters of rain fell in the city in a 24-hour period. Ten thousand homes are in areas of risk. The poor have built slums on the steep slopes above the city. Mudslides are taking their tool. Schools were closed yesterday, people encouraged to stay at home. I have no word from our family in Christ there.
We are fine here, thanks. Several have asked. Have had lots of rain, but no danger to us.
And your news?
Terrible tragedy. We’ll be praying for these folks and their families.
When is silence good? Under what circumstances and in what situations can silence be recommended? Scripture is always welcome in replies.
I’m so late today I’m surprised Daniel out west hasn’t popped in by now. I’m two time zones east of Eastern, though with DST, I’m only an hour ahead of Richard. Joy has us all beat, in the zones.
Tomorrow I’m off to the Christian camp so that Friday morning we’ll be present for the beginning of the National Christian Workers Encounter, which will last until Saturday. I hope to be home Saturday night. There’ll be no Internet access there, because it’s out in the boonies. You’ll have to scrape by without me. Hard, I know. No partying, hear?
Do you bring us news, O Wide of Ears and Upturned Lips?
One of the best times to be silent is when visiting the very sick. Many times it is enough just to be there. And many times the sick just want peace and quiet. You might even hold their hand.
Your best job?
What’s the best job you ever had? asks the Nudge today. Of course, we’re interested in knowing why you thought — or think — it the best job.
It must have been the rain during the night, but I slept hard and well, more so than usual. I’m a good sleeper, but last night seemed to be especially good. Raring to go today.
And I should be, with my long to-do list, getting my book finished and in to the printer, getting ready to travel, yet again (sigh), to the U.S. for fund-raising, getting even a bit of work done around here as the church looks for another meeting place and takes care of other details and the inevitable red tape of life.
For all that, yup, I got the best job of all, serving the Lord according to my capacities.
News? News? News? (Did you see that I just asked for news, three times?)
How do you face Mondays?
Your Daily Nudge: How do you face Mondays? Many people dread picking up the weekly work routine. Just this past week an Internet friend said something to the effect of Monday being merely a way to get to the weekend. So what do you think of Mondays? How do you approach this second day of the week that starts your school or work schedule? Maybe it’s related to the way we look at work, reckon?
My only news: I preached yesterday morning while almost the whole time a small child screamed. Not cried, but screamed. The mother took him out after a while but where we meet, there’s not much place to go. I felt sorry for the tyke. And for the listeners.
My sermon? “Acts 2:38, Revisted.”
What’s your news? Surely something has happened in your congregation or area churches.
Randal, I never hear a child cry in church without thinking of Bert Thompson preaching in a meeting where we were one time. After he got up to speak a child started crying. He looked right at the mother, didn’t say a word and WAITED!!! When she took the child out, he continued. He was soft-spoken and even though he was miked, I guess he didn’t want the interruption.
The lady was a visitor, so we didn’t want to make her feel awkward.
I can face Monday much easier. . . now that it’s Tuesday :)
What course, topic or book are you studying this quarter and next (which starts next Sunday) in your Bible school program? asks the nosy Daily Nudge. Tell us all about it. Be you the teacher of the twos or backseat snoozer. Though I can’t imagine any of the Fellows in the later category, or even a cause of in-class napping.
Do you use printed material? Any interesting features of the class? Men on one side, women on the other? Handouts by the teacher? Team teachers? Special type of curriculum?
Here, a couple of the guys have a rotating schedule at work, such as one who works for the railroad, so they team teach. One example. I’ll chime in more tonight after my day is over.
Ah, and what news do you bear to us from the far country?
The last of the favorites for a while: this time a psalm. The Daily Nudge wants to know your favorite psalm and why it’s your favorite. Then we’ll let the favs rest.
Yesterday was my day off and I enjoyed it. Sat out in the hammock, read MacBeth: The King, sipped fresh-made, real lemonade, napped and, between the closing of the eyelids, watched the wind perform a symphony of movement in the woods near our house.
Today, back at the office for another scorcher, looks like. So I beseech, “Rain, rain come today,/ Keep the higher temps at bay.”
With that literary gem, we await your psalm — and news — with unbated breath.
My Favorite Psalm is 51 where David asks God to cleanse him of his transgressions and then
he states that he will spread the word of praise to others
Which prophet?
Which of the prophets is your favorite? nudges the Nudge of the day, if one may call a prophet a favorite. And why that one, of your choice?
The photo at right comes from a sculpture by Brazil’s “Little Cripple.” Amazing work, his. You’ll have to guess which of the prophets it is.
Today’s question was prompted by a short exchange between Ron and me on Facebook. Thanks, Ron.
A hard blowing rain yesterday afternoon left branches and leaves in the streets. The electricity was cut off, and many traffic lights were out. Not a pretty picture in a city of 700k.
I’m waiting on more input on the question about “What God Has Done for Man.” Mike R. answered right off, and Stephen gave a full discourse, very nice. Nobody else to add a line? These two haven’t said the last word, they’ll admit that.
Barbara Ann arrived safely in Costa Rica, will have her apartment Thursday, begins teaching Let’s Start Talking material today. She and Michal Swain will be there for a while, Barbara for four months. They’re both a bit under the weather. Please pray for them.
That’s my news, what’s yours?
Oh, a last little item, from Quick Bible Truths, one of two tweets from prophets sent out yesterday, by coincidence of our Nudge today:
Sometimes it comes down to this. “Stop prophesying in the name of the Lord or we will kill you!” Je 11.21 NET
The prophet is Jeremiah. I get the emails from the sight postings but not the images unless I want to see them. The blanl frame told me it was Jeremiah, so not cheating, just acknowledging my source..
Share a recent quote, from outside the Bible, that made you sit up, urges the Daily Nudge. And, of course, we want to hear why. Whys are important. Don’t just throw the quote out there on us and make us guess. Let us get inside your head, to see the firing of a synapse, or whatever those connections are. Connect with us.
I’m late this morning. Sorry about that. The recent time change also brings us closer, so when I’m late, you notice it more.
Yesterday was a tough day for me, in several ways. But I slogged through it, got my article done for Forthright, paid my rent, survived the heat. Today started out better. Pray for me!
I’m praying for you, too.
And waiting to hear news, news, news.
And spiritual health?
What makes for spiritual health? What are its signs, how is it created and preserved? In light of the American Congress’s vote in the dark, we thought looking today at spiritual health would be appropriate.
Obviously, the Bible says little about physical health, because its concern is with the soul and the eternal destiny of all people. So let’s turn our thoughts today to spiritual health and how that is given us by God and maintained for our good.
News anyone? I’m thinking of some …
Whatever one might think of the passage of this bill, government is not the solution to man’s problems. The big notable difference between the liberal (progressive) and a conservative. I am not informed enough to have an intelligent conversation on the health bill, but my inclinations are, unfortunately, anything a progressive (liberal) offers, I have my doubts about it being good for much of anyone.
Praise God! Last night, during the last verse of the invitation song, Nate decided to follow Jesus and I was blessed with the honor of immersing him into Christ.
Last night we had wonderful dinner in our home for 4 preachers and their wives (they all drove between 30 – 75 minutes to come). It was warm enough to grill out burgers and chicken and feast on beans, corn, potato salad, chips, smores, and a bunch of other things I can’t even remember. It was a good time. I’m blessed to have some good preaching buddies in central IL. I’m even more blessed to have a wife who loves to be hospitable (even when she is due with baby #4 on April 12th!).
And speaking of my dear wife, she thoroughly enjoyed a baby shower the ladies here hosted for her this afternoon. Nothing elaborate, but they loaded her up on diapers! It was very kind of them to do.
Burgers were not bad, but Renae’s beans were real good! It was a most pleasant occasion, but I was uncomfortably full.
Bad that Stephen forces one to eat so much, huh?
Congratulations on the new baby! Central Illinois has a good history of preacher’s meetings. They used to be a big thing back when I was just getting started in the late 70′s-early 80′s. Different congregations would host a breakfast once a month and they were really well attended. Back then, the big issue was “Crossroads” and Roger Lamb and Kip McKean were in Charleston and would come and discuss the issue. But the great part was not the “doctrinal” discussions, it was the fellowship. Central Illinois was greatly blessed by these meetings.
Meteorologist and the Bible
“What would a meteorologist like in the Bible?” What a strange question for the Nudge. Interpret the question as you will, answer it however you may, as long as you find the Bible connection. And cite a verse.
I’ll be in and out today, meeting with the SJC men this afternoon, probably hosting a family in our home this evening as they spend the night with us.
Have a great day today, bless many around you, speak a good word for Jesus, as one brother used to say. And chime in on TFR.
Don’t forget to share news of your corner of the brotherhood, also.
Use your imagination, search your experience and studies over the past days, share one, two, three or more items of your life in Christ. The Daily Nudge nudges nothing specific on this Free Day.
Though not as impressive on the small screen at home, the Lord of the Rings is still moving. On our day off, last night, the Missus, the Maiden and I watched the first in the series. How wonderfully it highlights our personal choices in the midst of critical times! I came away not only wonderfully entertained, and wholesomely so, but braced as well for our own challenges over the next months. At least, for today.
And you, what news have you of your corner in the Kingdom of God?
This angel is bringing flowers
What’s your favorite angelic appearance in the Bible? queries the Nudge this fine, cool morning. Fellows, cite one moment when an angel appears to a human, and why that one makes your day. (Visitors, surfers and regulars can Reply to this post.)
Remember, no extra-biblical appearances need apply. You have from Genesis to Revelation as possibilities here.
Interesting how, in the Bible, angels are often associated with fear. Either the appearee is struck with terror, or the angel says, “Fear not …” A far cry from the chummy tales of angels today. As far as the little fat, cutesy cherub of the paintings, we won’t even go there. Have we ever seen a portrayal that does the angels’ biblical description justice? I doubt it.
And reckon Gabriel and Michael mind having humans named after them? Just wondering …
News, anybody? I know some, but I can’t tell it. Yet. When the time comes we’ll pass on the word to you.
So tell me something that can be told. Good, preferably.
I would have to say the angel bearing the good news of our Lord Jesus Christ, would have to be my favorite one.
What’s your favorite Bible tree? nudges the Nudge today. And do give a bit of explanation, shall we?
Yes, a bit late getting to the Nudge this morning, but we’re getting there. I do hope the Fellows are not growing dependent on it. I’d like to see more of your posts, thoughts, experiences. Maybe I should lay off the Nudge for a week. I trust there’d be no withdrawal symptoms. Maybe the Fellows’ independent posts would be even better than responding to the Nudge. What do you think?
And maybe I should lop off the “– and news” part of the Nudge’s titles? Hmm?
Dear Randal, always second guessing yourself. :)
Always looking to do a better job of it. I thought you were gone for the day, from your FB note. Thought I was gonna have some peace for a while. ;-P
Leaving shortly, so you will be rid of me.
Aw, I’ll feel your absence. But you gotta post first …
“If you were to start your life in Christ over again, what would you do differently?” queries the Nudge this cool morning with light rain. Some Fellows may not like this “if” question; it does call for reflection.
Last night I worked late, very late, on the twitter account for Quick Bible Truths. Of all my twitter efforts, this one is coming along nicely, more so than others. And worth your following, even if I do say so myself. And I do say so.
Did you know the Center for Disease Control has an obesity map? (And since when did “and Prevention” get added to its title?) There’s politics behind the issue, but that doesn’t take away the truth that people are fatter today. It’s a lifestyle issue. And one Christians need to consider. That’s my news for today, although it’s not specific to us, which is what interests me most.
So where’s your news of Christians, churches, ministries, countries?
In bit of a rush this morning, but here’s the Nudge for today: What’s your favorite biblical or spiritual website, besides TFR? Your reply will bless others with another spot to land on.
Another sunny day here this morning, and the promise of more high temps. I’m ready for winter to get here!
Have a great First Day, and I’ll check in probably later tonight.
What’s your news to share today?
Randal, you’re ready for winter? I’m ready for summer, cause I’ve been cold for the past 6 months or more. It’s been the longest and worst winter I’ve experienced in many years. Brrrrrrr!
Very ready, brother. Of course, here, no snow, no freezing weather. Just coolness.
A recent compliment?
“What’s the last compliment that someone paid you?” wants to know the Daily Nudge. Jesus praised people. So did Paul. Twain said he could live for two months on a good compliment. A sincere one gives a great boost for morale. We shouldn’t live for other people’s praise, but we should be liberal in ours. So tell us a compliment you were given that charged your batteries.
Don’t be embarrassed to tell it. We’ll rejoice with you and even use it to recognize God’s gift in you.
What news have you heard? New elders or deacons? Preacher? Baptisms? Deaths? Church plantings? Unusual ET sightings?
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J. Randal Matheny 2:36 pm on March 23, 2011 Permalink |
Great new, Glenda. God bless Carolyn. Be sure to share it with Rick over on Baptism365.com.