Quotes of the Week ..

Quote of the Week:  ‘Art is not a treasure in the past or an importation from another land, but part of the present life of all living and creating peoples.’ 

Franklin D. Roosevelt.

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Quote of the Week:  ‘Life is a great big canvas; throw all the paint you can at it.’ 
 

Danny Kaye.

Hi!

It's so interesting going back to from where I started this Blog.  This Blog charts my Journey, and a Journey it has been!  

I refer to my older Posts and notice and remember how there was a restriction then, when only a smaller amount of Labels, as compared to now, were allowed to accompany each Post.  Change happens.

Life is.  Life continues.  We never go backwards.  We only go forwards as we learn and yearn to improve our experiential understanding of God.

There are many beautiful things this world of school offers.  Whether it's being fascinated with Nature, being able to feel; and that our lives, indeed, are an expression of our mind (as described in my Post titled Attitude).

Please feel free to "surf" this Blog and explore, even, once again, perhaps, our Journeys' together!

Be blessed; in the richness of life,
Kim.

Achievement

Take a little time to reflect on what you have achieved

to date.  It is often easy to forget where you started

from and how far you've come.  Honor and be grateful

for this extraordinary journey that is your life.

T.C. Salerno

* God's PLANS !!

"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future (Jeremiah 29:11)".

One benefit of living in the Southern Philippines has been the marvels we discover in the Sulu Sea. While swimming in the salty water, we often enjoy the delights of looking into an awesome, beautifully ordered and designed aquarium.

Hundreds of exotic fish move about - some darting here and there, others gliding silently - each obeying God in its own unique way. There are myriads of creatures in this submarine world - all designed to match or starkly contrast with their environment. In it all we see the rightness of God's order.

How much more our Creator cares for us. How much more He wants good things for human creatures made in His image. Knowing ourselves to be God's special creation, do we nevertheless sometimes have questions and doubts?

We wonder why God does not intervene when we suffer. How can a loving God allow hurt and disappointment? Why do Christians sometimes sink to depths of despair? We have all probably had thoughts like these from time to time. I believe we can express our doubts to God. When we do, He will teach us a very positive truth - God is for me and not against me!

We all suffer in one way or another. In spite of how we feel, God is still at work in our world. And, through the operation of His Holy Spirit, He is at work in each of us. Setting out to discover what God is doing and cooperating with Him will bring to our lives the order and rightness we discovered in the Sulu Sea.

S. WISLEY

~ * Personal Experience ?? ! ~

IF you've GOT God/Jesus ... let go of the rest and hang onto what YOU'VE got ! !

Cheers.

( * Pause and think of that ! ?? )

~ Assuming ? ? ? ~

DO NOT TAKE FOR GRANTED or CLAIM TO KNOW the WAY/PATH (Pathway) UNLESS you WANT TO BE seriously acquainted WITH these following words; RECOGNISE, HAVE EXPERIENCE, UNDERSTAND, HAVE INFORMATION or UNDERSTANDING - unless IT IS SELF-EVIDENT TRUTH (in accordance with FACTS) ! ! !

(Pause and think of that.)

Cheers.

~ Life's EVENTS ! ~

"I know there are many things I cannot control, no matter how hard I may try, and many of life's events break my heart. STILL I have hope, because, through it all I have You.

Thank you, Lord for hope.

In Jesus name. Amen."

~ WAITING for the LORD !! ~

"WAIT for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD." (Psalms 27:14 NIV)

~ My life ! ~

My life is but a drop of breath in the ocean that when revealed can make the fish of that water suffocate. Does not my life have a constituency of fragrance for a reason? I am consumed as a commodity and yet it can be said that it is alright. Alright, because it is safe. Completely safe - as it is "well with my soul." And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him (Romans 8:28). Kim.

~ Humility ? ! ~

"Humility and the fear of the LORD bring wealth and honour and life" PROVERBS 22:4.

~ His Strength ~

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light (Matthew 11: 28-30)".

"These familiar verses from Matthew's Gospel have often been used to point weary, sin-sick sinners to the Savior - and rightly so. They also hold a world of meaning for the child of God, for in these verses can be found rest and refreshing, encouragement and instruction and abundance of resource for life and service.

God's children often expend a great amount of time and effort to complete a task for the Lord only to find physical, mental and, yes, even spiritual weariness resulting. When the burden of it all weighs heavily, when problems seemingly have no answers, is it not sweet to hear those comforting words: "Come to me . . . I will give you rest. . . . my yoke is easy and my burden is light"?

Struggling Christian, determined to be all that God wants you to be, are you striving in your own strength? Stop the self-effort and get into the yoke with Jesus, your Savior. His yoke is easy, His burden is light. If what you are carrying is hard and heavy, then it must not be of His making.

Everything the child of God needs to live the Christian life is in Jesus. He is the reservoir of life and power. Without Him we can do nothing!

Come . . . learn from Him . . . find rest in Him every day. Do His work in His strength." ESTHER KING

*** ~ The STAR In The WINDOW !! ~ ***

DURING World War II, it was the custom in the United States for a family who had a son serving in the military to place a star in the front window of their home. But a gold star indicated that the son had died in support of his country's cause.

Years ago, Sir Harry Lauder told a touching story about this custom. He said that one night a man was walking down a New York City street accompanied by his 5-year-old son. The little fellow was interested in the brightly lighted windows of the houses and wanted to know why some houses had a star in the window. The father explained that those families had a son fighting in the war. The child would clap his hands as he saw another star in the window and would cry out, "Look Daddy, there's another family who gave a son for his country."

AT last they came to an empty lot, and a break in the row of houses. Through the gap a star could be seen shining brightly in the sky. The little lad caught his breath, "Oh, Daddy," he cried, "Look at the star in the window of heaven! God must have given His Son too."

Yes indeed! There is a star in God's window. Do you realize what He did for you? Because of God's love for us, He gave His Son. Have you thanked Him? - M.R. De Haan

For God so loved the world, He gave His only Son
To die on Calvary's tree, from sin to set me free;
Someday He's coming back, what glory that will be!
Wonderful His love to me. - Smith.

Many give their lives for their country, but Jesus gave His life for the world.

"For God loved the
world so much that
He gave His one and
only Son, so that
everyone who believes
in Him will not perish
but have eternal life."
- John 3: 16 (READ: John 3: 16-18; "PAUSE and think on this.")

* See associated post dated 27/11/2010 - ETERNITY !

* SEARCH ! ?? *

"Start your Day right and end your Life Right" (J. Stafford).

SEARCH ! ... also ? ...

* You can view associated post dated 27/11/2010 - ETERNITY.
* You can view associated post dated 4/11/2010 - AT THIS NEARING TIME.
* You can view associated post dated 25/2/2011 - SALVATION.

All the best.k.

* "Hi, dear Diary .. " (this MAY well be my final posting on this blog) !

Hi, dear Diary,

Haven't been particularly well over the past fortnight. * Have been challenged and am being challenged as to how I handle my health problems. Not much fun I must confess, but believe, as it's said, "what doesn't kill you, makes you stronger"!

SERIOUSLY trying to engage if it's worth pursuing a/this blog in the near future - or in any of my current future. IS it valuable to continue? I certainly need to put specially efficacious guidelines in place if I want to redeem any personal stamina. Multiple Sclerosis is insidious. Have been very lethargic - more than normal for Multiple Sclerosis (been so "up and down") and have had the appropriate blood-tests that there are to have. Feel as though I'm "burn't out"!

"Indy" Cat is keeping me company at the moment which is a nice thought. She's loyal and faithful.

I'm embracing her gentleness (if she was human, her soothing; courteous nature would contribute to her being called a Gentlewoman). It's good having quiet times.

Time will tell,

Kim.

P.S: You are most welcome to view/read the blog Archive!!

*** ~ " I WASN'T A CHRISTIAN and THOUGHT I was DOING just FINE !!! " ~ ***

I'm so tired at this moment, but, my fingers remain tapping. I only hope it's worthwhile. Only God knows !

Becoming born-again in Jesus is TRUE Christianity with the absolute promise of ETERNAL LIFE with Him. ETERNITY is a LONG time. WHERE do you want to share your eternal destiny (THERE is such a one) ? In Heaven or Hell. We are each an individual soul. WE have to make the choice. It's a reality ! It says that in the Bible !

Have we become too complacent to the importance of guidelines that are in OUR best interest? I honestly think so. WHAT do you believe?? WILL you try to rightly change your mind WHEN it has become too late for you to do so (we are required to make the decision while we are living now on this Earth - NOT given the chance afterwards because as Jesus says we would have chosen to go with Him while we were currently here on this Earth if we were wanting to be with Him at all) ! He gives us enough chances/His grace to choose in ENOUGH time.

DIDN'T realise I was going to talk about the issue to THIS extent either yesterday, an hour ago or even at all. *Sincerely ask Jesus to come into your heart. YOU would have an earnest yearning to do just that if it's going to happen !

A true CHRISTIAN is/has become born-again in Him/Jesus God after making that accepting choice. It's that simple. IS there a problem with that practicality ?? It's your future your'e "gambling" with. It will be the most important decision you will ever make ! !

*I PERSONALLY wouldn't have survived this far if it hadn't have been for His patient encouragement along the way of my life's journey. I doubt very much whether I'd truthfully be here NOW at all (maybe there are a few people who have been reading this blog THAT 'wish' I wasn't) !!

LIFE is hard ENOUGH without allowing it to become more hard. Even harder. I often wonder now, how non-Christians cope. I wasn't a Christian once myself and thought I was doing just fine!

* THROUGH the Storms !!

"SO, do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you (*ISAIAH 41:10)."
"WHAT a beautiful sunny morning! It was one of those rare days in early June. But by early afternoon the clouds began to come up very fast. The sky grew darker and darker, so black that only the streaks of sharp lightning gave any light. IT was the most furious storm I had ever witnessed. The wind and rain beat against the house, and thunder rumbled until the earth shuddered.

A small, tearful voice called, "Mommy, are you afraid?" I held my child tightly in my arms, not wanting to admit that I was afraid. "Can we pray?" asked the small, trembling voice. SHE prayed a few simple words, telling Jesus that we were afraid and asking Him to take care of us. THEN, in a trusting voice, she said, "Now I can take my nap. Jesus will take care of us."

WHEN the storms of life OVERWHELM us, WHEN death robs us of the one we hold dear, WHEN loneliness sweeps in, WHEN we feel friendless, WHEN pain envelops us, WHEN our faith is faltering and we are fearful, how do we react? DO we cry out, "WHY has God permitted THIS affliction and pain? WHY has He taken my loved one? I DO not understand why my plans have been overturned."

HAS the sweetness vanished from life? ARE you troubled AND afraid? God longs to heal OUR hurts AND give Victory over our fears, but He waits for us to cry-out to Him. He responds to our MOST desperate needs as we TRUST Him during the storms of LIFE." MILDRED SCHLEH

~ AMPUTATE your Leg ??? ~ ..

"WHO would ever dream of amputating his own leg? Nobody - unless that person had lost his mind or was faced with the grim choice of losing either his leg OR his life.

THAT was Bill Jeracki's terrible predicament, according to The Denver Post, when he was out fishing all alone in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. He was trapped when a boulder fell on his leg, and he was unable to free himself.

Knowing that as night came on he might die of exposure, Bill did what he knew he had to do. Relying on his skill as an assistant to a doctor at a Denver hospital, he took a nylon rope out of his tackle box, tied it tightly above his knee, and cut off his leg with his knife. He then dragged himself to his car and drove 10 miles to the nearest town. He not only survived the trauma, but with an artificial limb he is out fishing again.

What a decision-your leg or your life! BUT what if the stakes were even higher? Suppose you had to give up some habit, ambition, or relationship, and giving up heaven. THE Lord made the issue of following Him THAT decisive. He said, "What profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, AND loses his own soul?" - Matthew 16:26. It's a question you and I must answer". VCG.

"If I gained the world but not the Savior,
Were my life worth living for a day?
Could my yearning heart find rest and comfort
In the things that soon must pass away?" - Olander.

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"HE IS NO FOOL WHO GIVES WHAT HE CANNOT KEEP TO GAIN WHAT HE CANNOT LOSE" - Elliot.
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