MEMORIAL DAY GRATITUDE!

Veterans are special!

Daddy being chief among them!

I still recall the story prim and proper Mother told of taking a bus to Indianapolis to greet my wounded in the leg Daddy. He was returning from Lety in the Philippines where he was shot by a sniper in a tree as he led his platoon. Some, Daddy included, had walked through their own shoes.

Mother was in a taxi approaching hotel with rollers still in her hair when she saw Daddy crossing the street. 

Forget the rollers! She jumped out of the "cab" and ran to him. Though injured, he picked her up and swung her around.

The most wonderful memory in her life!

FROM NC TO TN & TX.....

Whether North Carolina or Texas, God's Church is celebrated on the Sabbath in a variety of ways!

All services started with hymns---two led by a choir with a director; the other led by 3 young students.

Announcements & prayer given by adults; One prayer was lead by a deacon, an elder and another prayer was led by a high school student.

One celebrated communion led by 2 students and their father---the other two had communion a few weeks ago.

Scripture was read by 2 pastors. Scripture was read together.

Two sermons preached by pastors. Sermon was preached by Church Youth Director/Young Life Leader.

Pentecost is remembered in 2 churches! (Acts 2:1-21)

Don't forget--- "Happy Birthday, Church"

Students were encouraged to be rooted in Christ and radiant for Jesus!(Colossians 2:6, Matthew 5:13-16)

Don't forget--- "no root = no fruit" so water your roots by His goodness and grace!

ARGG---Pics not posting right now--Will try again later

Got one---Hmmmm! Guess which one?!

CAKE FOR BREAKFAST

Yesterday's Wal-Mart return of a purchase ended up taking a side-trip back home via a restaurant where Hubby had eaten and didn't want me to miss out. 

We stopped at.....

Entering the restaurant signs every where pleased my spiritual, physical and emotional appetite.

The message on the back of a patron's T-shirt sitting on one of the stools had me smiling all the way to my soul.

Jesus is precious!

He is to me as well!

The Wednesday Special was Spaghetti, a fave for me & was delish and the small portion was equal to a BIG take-home for me! Plus, Hubby's fave country-fried steak with 2 choice sides (fried okra & mac-n-cheese) are always on the menu.

Behind the counter, the stools faced a statement of FAITH!

Faith Putting our faith in God and one another, so our guests are comfortable putting their faith in us Honesty Our word is as good as our food Service Caring for our guests with a smile and our community with compassion Quality Making every decision that is best for our guests and our team Dependability Standing for what we believe and serve everyday Serious Fun We take our work seriously but ourselves not too seriously

Beside the register was a sign that gave me permission for a future treat.  

Therefore, when we turned off at I-74 W Exit 102 Hubby stopped @ Publix to "claim" his "late" birthday treat thanks to Johnny. 

A "free" Chocolate Overload Bar Cake with Nuts--YUM! 

OOPS---No cake for me....Wednesday is NOT a chocolate day!

But----the sign at 209 Haywood Cafe reminded me that today was a "Chocolate Day" so I could Eat Cake for Breakfast regardless of the flavor! 

But grateful to have that flavor available for my Thursday breakfast!

WEDNESDAY WORD!

Wednesday is often a betwixt day on the calendar for me. Friend Renee's morning text referred to it as "Hump Day" which for those still employed  gives hope that the work week is getting closer to the end. 

Today's Word A Day,  a gift from "my Molly" was convicting to me.

Too often, according to her, I say,"I am no longer who I once was!" Instead of enjoying my moments, I keep thinking of all I can no longer do. Think betwixt and between young and old or well and infirmed. Think two different states of being or realities.

Hoping to focus more on my God-given moments today, I opened my Bible.

Stop dwelling on past events and brooding on over times and brooding over times gone by; (Isaiah 43:18, (CJB)

His word has me no longer betwixt but basking in today's God-given moments but to look for new things springing up from His hand.

 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you.( Psalm 32:8)

Think embracing the spiritual anchors God has planned for me as a way to help others.

TUESDAY TRUTH!

Few Words but the truth keeps jumping out at me!

Every needed preposition is present!

Abide in Jesus.

Be changed by Jesus.

Embody the ways of Jesus......

For the Glory of God and the Good of Others!

THE LORD IS____________

The LORD is _______________________________________.

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Fill in the blanks of all the LORD is to you after reading and meditating on these verses.*

The LORD is my strength and my song; (Psalm 118:14)

The LORD is my chosen portion and my cup; (Psalm 16:5)

The LORD is my strength and my shield; (Psalm 28:7)

The LORD is near to all who call on Him, (Psalm 145:18)

Take those descriptors to heart as a part of your Monday musings. 

Later come up with you own "The LORD is" verses that speak to you and share with me or someone else.

THURSDAY THERAPY!

Be anxious for nothing.....

There's an RX for that!

Praise the Lord--

Trust RX refills are free for life.

SISTERS IN CHRIST!

Opening one's mail can incredibly lift one's spirit. 

Not only an encouraging card but a perfect "gift" for an avid reader was included! A bookmark!

A bookmark filled with words that resonate for all female believers....

.....not sisters by birth but by heart!

Sisters in Christ are Sisters for Life. 

Amen, Sisters!

THRUST OF TRUST REMINDER!

THRUST OF TRUST has me leaning in to the Lord for needed strength.

PRAISE GOD who arms me with strength and keeps my way secure.

(2 Samuel 22:33, emphasis mine)

This card in the morning mail did just that for me. 

Think trust (hope in; wait on).

May I use the Lord's strength today for His glory and the good of others as the joy of the Lord is my strength! (Nehemiah 8:10)

MORNING MUSINGS!

Beginning the week with BIG truth in few words!

FOR THE GLORY OF GOD AND THE GOOD OF OTHERS

ABIDE IN JESUS.

BE CHANGED BY JESUS.

EMBODY THE WAYS OF JESUS.

ENOUGH SAID!