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RE: Ginny's Place: Life, Struggles, Joys, Praise, Thoughts - 5/25/2008 5:22:42 PM
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vmginny
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Thanks Leah. The boys have gone swimming and hubby is taking a nap. I am going to try to read the Word.
The deviled eggs are ready, the cookies and the hash brown casserole is in the oven that's all I am taking to the church picnic.
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Looking at them, Jesus *said, “ With people it is impossible, but not with God; for all things are possible with God.”
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RE: Ginny's Place: Life, Struggles, Joys, Praise, Thoughts - 5/26/2008 9:34:15 PM
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The picnic was good. I met and visited with people from church and got to know some I haven't met as I go to the early service and they go to the late one.
My snickerdoodles were a big hit and gone quickly. My eggs went fast too. I did bring some of my hashbrown casserole home.
It stormed soon after I got home from the picnic so I was glad I listened to the boys and brought them home after they ate and were ready to leave. Wonder if any one got caught in the rain. The water dripped down the chimney and I had my own inside waterfall.
Hubby is not feeling good today and has been a bear all day. His skin is itching, he has bruises showing up on his abdomen without hitting anything so believe he may be bleeding internally and his stomach hurts. I don't know what to do to help him with changing his eating habits and all the pepsi he likes to drink. His liver disease is advanced enough he really needs to follow the doctor's suggestions on diet.
It presses on my heart for Dave to relate to the Lord and have communication with Him. I hate to see him pass away and meet the Lord as things are now. How can I change? How can I show God's love better so Dave is open to knowing Him? How can I be a witness?
These are the prayers I send UP to God to change me and use me as His mouth piece and an instrument He can use. It is really important to me.
Ginny
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Looking at them, Jesus *said, “ With people it is impossible, but not with God; for all things are possible with God.”
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RE: Ginny's Place: Life, Struggles, Joys, Praise, Thoughts - 5/27/2008 6:41:50 AM
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I always wake up with thoughts on my mind.
Today I woke up with "how am I to be a witness for the Lord"? The word I speak and in how I communicate are so important. I've found words do have power and can misunderstood.
I shared with the neighbor's husband what his wife told my husband that their 30 year old son asked his mom if she was well enough to clean his home. This is a woman who is on hospice and is dying from bone cancer. I feel I shouldn't have shared. I didn't realize that she had told my husband what her son said but not her own husband and I found out that she hadn't and he didn't know. I apologized to him because I let out the beans so to speak concerning the son's inappropriate request and I've wondered about what I said. Was it gossip to pass on this information?
How easy it is to say the wrong thing.
My husband needs the Lord. With his illness, I have a sense of immediacy and I am concerned that I will not be the voice God wants me to be in witnessing to my husband. I am afraid of falling short. This I am taking to God in prayer.
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Looking at them, Jesus *said, “ With people it is impossible, but not with God; for all things are possible with God.”
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RE: Ginny's Place: Life, Struggles, Joys, Praise, Thoughts - 5/27/2008 1:58:28 PM
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I hate to see him pass away and meet the Lord as things are now. How can I change? How can I show God's love better so Dave is open to knowing Him? How can I be a witness?
There is nothing you can do to make Dave want God. I believe you are doing what you should. The ball is in his court, not yours. Keep praying and doing what is right. 1 Peter 3 talks about wives who have non-believing husbands and says that the husbands will be won over by the wives' quiet and gentle behaviour. God knows your heart.
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Was it gossip to pass on this information?
I don't know how it could be, Ginny. You didn't know it was "secret." I think you're too hard on yourself and not only with this. You can trust God to speak to you and you can trust God to do the right thing. {{{{{{{Ginny}}}}}}}}
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RE: Ginny's Place: Life, Struggles, Joys, Praise, Thoughts - 5/28/2008 11:38:15 PM
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Tell me about how you are feeling Maggie? And yes I do tend to be hard on myself. I am always analyzing what I do.
My men are all gone. I wonder how the baseball game went and how they are holding up. Tonight has been nice to be alone and the quiet but it is also a taste of what it will be like when hubby is gone and my youngest is off to college.
Not sure I would like quiet all the time. I like having someone to talk to and care for. Being alone is fine for a while but I will miss companionship.
There's a pile of paperwork I need to get to. I have been putting it off because it's not one of my favorite chores but it does need to be done. My bible reading is all caught up. I know what I would do with no one at home to care for. I would get to know the Word extremely well and study it day and night and I would look for ways to serve in the church that I haven't done before.
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Looking at them, Jesus *said, “ With people it is impossible, but not with God; for all things are possible with God.”
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RE: Ginny's Place: Life, Struggles, Joys, Praise, Thoughts - 5/29/2008 2:57:14 AM
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I know what I would do with no one at home to care for. I would get to know the Word extremely well and study it day and night and I would look for ways to serve in the church that I haven't done before.
Sounds like you have a good plan, Ginny. I too have wondered what I will do when it's my time to be alone (women usually outlive men and I'm eight years younger than dh). Would I keep my large house so the boys could come home to visit with their families? I think if I did, I'd like to also open it up to travelling Christians, especially people like missionaries, pastors, evangelists and such. That could be a lot of fun, I think. I love lots of alone time so I don't see that as a big issue. If it becomes one, I'll just have to either get out more or have guests over more frequently for tea or dinner or games or something.
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Tell me about how you are feeling Maggie?
I'm doing okay at the moment, Ginny, thank you. I'm over the respiratory flu that knocked me down for over two weeks. At least I think I am. I'm not down and as depressed as I was the two weeks before that. I've managed to complete some things with my book that were hanging in the air and for now the ball is in the publisher's court (though I need to give myself a crash course in marketing). My doctor has advised that I need to confront dh about some very foundational things in our marriage and I'm not sure I'm up to the task. I thought I could have this discussion with dh on Saturday (so we're both fresh, he's not tired or frustrated from a long day at work, and there are no time constraints) but he'll be away this weekend. I seem to be perpetually tired though, except for occassional solitary days when I get a burst of energy. I'm tired now but can't sleep--probably because of the latte I drank in the late afternoon.
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RE: Ginny's Place: Life, Struggles, Joys, Praise, Thoughts - 5/29/2008 7:07:02 AM
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The fatigue I believe is partly from your body needing the gallbladder surgery and you did just get over the flu.
I like your plan too Maggie for when you are alone in the future.
Give the timing of your confrontation with DH to the Lord. It will come.
Ginny
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Looking at them, Jesus *said, “ With people it is impossible, but not with God; for all things are possible with God.”
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RE: Ginny's Place: Life, Struggles, Joys, Praise, Thoughts - 5/29/2008 11:37:18 AM
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Thanks, Ginny.
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RE: Ginny's Place: Life, Struggles, Joys, Praise, Thoughts - 5/29/2008 11:49:13 AM
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RE: Ginny's Place: Life, Struggles, Joys, Praise, Thoughts - 5/29/2008 2:22:03 PM
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY GINNY ! ! !
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RE: Ginny's Place: Life, Struggles, Joys, Praise, Thoughts - 5/29/2008 4:16:00 PM
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Linda, I just noticed your siggie. That's GOOD!
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RE: Ginny's Place: Life, Struggles, Joys, Praise, Thoughts - 5/29/2008 7:07:20 PM
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Thank guys. It's been a busy day at work.
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RE: Ginny's Place: Life, Struggles, Joys, Praise, Thoughts - 5/29/2008 10:31:37 PM
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His[/color]
His breath whispers in the trees
With the rustle of each passing breeze;
His art decorates each flower
With beauty above all human power;
His voice wells up in each song bird
With clearest melodies ever heard;
His colors adorn each butterfly Butterfly
With tints unmatched by any dye;
His hand designs each soft snowflake
With lines no architect can make;
His might fills sun's golden beams
With energy beyond our dreams;
His Son shows what true love is;
With a shepherd's staff He makes us His!
by: Joseph Hughes Hartough
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RE: Ginny's Place: Life, Struggles, Joys, Praise, Thoughts - 5/29/2008 10:36:04 PM
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Maggie,
Gallbladder disease causes disruption in the digestive system. The best diet is a bland diet with a limited intake of caffeine and absolutely no spices. Drink plenty of water and leave off on the tea and soda if you can.
Though when my gallbladder was really bad even water was too much for me. I couldn't eat nor drink for weeks before my surgery. Did lose week though and that was nice.
Take care and hope you feel better soon,
Ginny
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Looking at them, Jesus *said, “ With people it is impossible, but not with God; for all things are possible with God.”
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RE: Ginny's Place: Life, Struggles, Joys, Praise, Thoughts - 5/29/2008 10:45:37 PM
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This afternoon I sat on my front steps and watched the rabbit and squirrel in my front yard. These animals are in abundance around my house. There are no predators and they've gotten brave in coming close to humans. I love watching the squirrels eat and run from tree to tree and the rabbit munching on grass.
In my front yard are three trees, two maples on each side of an elm tree. Years ago in one of Missouri's ice storms the top of the elm tree crashed down to our front door. All that was left was a six foot stump. From the base two branches sprang up and then in another ice storm these branches the top broke from the heaviness of the ice.
The tree branched forth small branches and formed a beautiful bush like appearance. The limbs were small and this winter we had two ice storms but the ice wouldn't break the branches as they were small and bendable. I love watching the tree and being reminded how life finds a way to return and adjust in nature and from the storms of its life.
This afternoon the squirrel I watched was sitting on the stump area of the tree that never grew back in between the smaller branches just sitting there resting and I watched and pondered on how beautiful it looked to see how the stump was used by this small animal.
The maples trees never did form big trunks instead they sprung up in a straight line and branched out into smaller limbs that spread apart up high. These branches too handle the ice storms we get better than our tree in the backyard that is bigger in the trunk.
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Looking at them, Jesus *said, “ With people it is impossible, but not with God; for all things are possible with God.”
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RE: Ginny's Place: Life, Struggles, Joys, Praise, Thoughts - 5/30/2008 12:27:57 AM
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We've got a rabbit living either in our yard or the next-door neighbour's. I love watching it and it will often let me get quite close.
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RE: Ginny's Place: Life, Struggles, Joys, Praise, Thoughts - 5/30/2008 6:58:24 PM
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Friday, May 30, 2008
Meditation
Matthew 11:25-30
The Sacred Heart of Jesus[/center] Today, as we celebrate the feast of the Sacred Heart, let’s rejoice in the love, mercy, and intimacy that flow from it. Let’s listen for the cry that sounds from the depths of Jesus’ pierced heart:
Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest (Matthew 11:28). Come and lay down your sorrows. Let me hold you and comfort you. All those things in your life that are too hard, let me carry them for you. When you don’t know how to love, forgive, get past the anger, let me help you. Come and tell me about your worries and challenges, your hopes and dreams. Come and let me fill your heart to overflowing. I promise I will give you rest.
St. Bernadette of Lourdes heard that appeal and replied: If I am tired, even if I am exhausted, I can rest in the heart of Jesus. Jesus, I am tired—tired of plodding on the same treadmill every day, tired of working so hard to serve you and others, tired of yielding to temptation yet again. Thank you that I can rest in your mercy and forgiveness!
St. Frances Cabrini answered Jesus’ cry this way: I would become weak . . . if I were to be without the sleep of prayer . . . in the heart of my beloved Jesus. Sorrow smolders in my heart, Jesus. Worry saps my strength. I want to follow you, but the obstacles discourage me. Thank you that I can lay my head, and my anxieties, on your breast. Strengthen me, Lord, as I rest in you today. Jesus told St. Margaret Mary Alacoque: My heart is so inflamed with love for you. Jesus, sometimes I don’t trust your love. It is so easy for me to focus only on my sins and think that they are the only things that inflame your heart—inflame it to anger or condemnation. So I come longing for relief from the sting of guilt, and to know your love more intimately.
“I want to set down the burdens I carry, Jesus, and step back from the busyness of today. I want to drink of your living water. I want to know you and the Father, and to remain in you always. And so, Jesus, I come to rest.”
Deuteronomy 7:6-11; Psalm 103:1-4,6-8,10; 1 John 4:7-16
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RE: Ginny's Place: Life, Struggles, Joys, Praise, Thoughts - 5/30/2008 10:09:06 PM
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Hi Cassandra! Nice of you to visit my thread. If you visit more often you'll find that I like to post poems and meditations I find so I can read them here whenever I want and others can see them too.
Ginny
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RE: Ginny's Place: Life, Struggles, Joys, Praise, Thoughts - 6/2/2008 8:58:47 PM
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THE SPIRIT OF TRUTH
Author Unknown
One day, while I was driving my car down the highway to go to and serve in an out-of-town Christian Life Program sponsored by Couples for Christ, I encountered a signpost on the side of the road that reads: "Dangerous Curve Ahead." Instantly I was faced with making a decision.
One, I could observe the warning and decrease my speed. Two, I could ignore the sign and just cruise along. Or, three, I could defy the warning and speed up. Whatever response I had chosen to take, however, I would not have changed the truth of the sign. The truth is: the curve still remained dangerous. And it was for my own good that I should heed the warning and be guided accordingly.
Jesus promised to send us a Helper, a Guide. The One who is going to guide us in all truths. The Holy Spirit is called the Spirit of Truth.
The Holy Spirit helps us to discern what is true and what is not, what is foolish and what is wise, what is safe and what is dangerous. Our day is full of decisions, big and small ones. But His holy prompting will be there to give us the wisdom we need to make righteous decisions. What is most important is for us to be sensitive to His holy guidance. After all, what He just wants from us is a listening heart and a renewed mind.
Have faith, therefore, that when you're inundated with difficulties and cares, and you know not where to go, the Holy Spirit will always be there sitting by your side to guide you as you drive along through life. The road may be winding or straight, rough or smooth, wet or dry, yet you can be certain that He is a trustworthy guide. Don't forget, He placed those signposts on the road of life.
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RE: Ginny's Place: Life, Struggles, Joys, Praise, Thoughts - 6/2/2008 9:07:21 PM
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Sure wish I knew how to listen better. Unfortunately the Holy Spirit has to shout to get my attention usually. But I am trying.
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RE: Ginny's Place: Life, Struggles, Joys, Praise, Thoughts - 6/3/2008 9:10:29 PM
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I think it gets easier with practice.
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RE: Ginny's Place: Life, Struggles, Joys, Praise, Thoughts - 6/14/2008 9:05:47 AM
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I really wish I could keep posting the things I find such as poems and such. I miss putting them here as a place for me to read them. But I don't wish to not obey the TOS rules and I was told I couldn't be doing what I was doing.
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RE: Ginny's Place: Life, Struggles, Joys, Praise, Thoughts - 6/14/2008 11:46:43 AM
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you can put links! and you can quote small portions.
From the chat thread, you mentioned some members of your church don't believe in "original sin." What exactly do you mean by that?
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RE: Ginny's Place: Life, Struggles, Joys, Praise, Thoughts - 6/14/2008 12:02:27 PM
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That we are not born with sin. They also questioned sin nature that no where in the bible is it mentioned.
They believe we sin, all men sin, but | | | |
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