Regarding ICE

I do not like the wind and ice—
I do not like them, they are not nice!

I do not like them in the fall.
I do not like them, not at all.

I do not like them here or there.
I do not like them anywhere!

I do not like the wind and ice—
I do not like them, they are not nice!

Not on the road.
Not carrying a load.
Not by my home.
It makes me moan.

I do not like them here or there.
I do not like them anywhere!

I do not like the wind and ice—
I do not like them, they are not nice!

Would you like them in your car?

Would you like them near or far?

No, I would not like them in my car.

I would not like them on the tar!

Not near, not far,

Not at war, or in a bar.

I do not like them here or there.

I do not like them anywhere!

I do not like the wind and ice—
I do not like them, they are not nice!

Perhaps you would like them on the beach!

Or maybe enjoy them with a peach!

No, not on the beach.

Definitely NOT on the beach!

And I would not like them with a peach

A peach smoothie might be nice,

But no, I still do not like the ice—

Not in my hair,

Not anywhere!

This is no joke.

Except, I do like it in my Coke!

Spell Check

Eye halve a spelling checker

It came with my pea sea

It plainly marques for my revue

Miss steaks eye kin knot sea.

Eye strike a key and type a word

And weight four it to say

Weather eye am wrong oar write

It shows me strait a weigh.

As soon as a mist ache is maid

It nose bee fore two long

And eye can put the error rite

It's rare lea ever wrong.

Eye have run this poem threw it

Eye am shore your pleased two no

It's letter-perfect awl the weigh

My checker tolled me sew.

Margo Roark

Advise from Father to Son

Always leave it better than you found it.

Ask more than you answer; everybody likes to talk about themselves.

Purchase high-quality tools so you only have to buy them once.

Take care of yourself so you can take care of others.

When you walk, look straight ahead, not at your feet.

A small amount of your paycheck should go directly to your savings account every month.

Give a firm handshake but be aware of the recipient.

Go for women you perceive to be “out of your league” you might be surprised

Learn to wet shave and shave with the grain on the first go-around.

Purchase a plunger before you need one.

Exercise makes you happy; run, lift, and play sports.

Compliment her shoes.

You can tell the size of a man by the size of the things that bother him.

Always stand to shake someone’s hand.

Never lend anything you can’t afford to lose.

Hardships often prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny. C.S. Lewis

Figure out how to love the job you are in.

No matter their job or status in life, everyone deserves your respect.

The first one to get angry loses.

Do what needs to be done without complaining; complaining only slows things down, not speed them up.

Never stop learning.

Always go out into public dressed like you are about to meet the love of your life.

No one, on their death bed, wishes they had spent more time at work; enjoy your life and spend time with those you love, with those who challenge you, and with those who make you a better person.

Enjoy life now; this is not a rehearsal.

Let go of the mistakes of yesterday, move on and do your best today as you prepare for tomorrow.

Please and thank you are the magic words.

Don’t buy things you can’t afford with money you don’t have to impress people you don’t like. Dave Ramsey

You don’t need to attend every argument you are invited to.

Happiness is a choice; being happy doesn’t mean everything is perfect.

Every expert was once a beginner.

You are free to choose but you will not be free from the consequences of your choices.

Integrity is doing the right thing when no on is watching.

Character is how you treat those who can do nothing for you.

There Is No Such Thing As Cold

Something to contemplate:

Cold is simply a word that describes the absence of heat—just like darkness is a word that describes the absence of light and evil is simply a word that describes the absence of God—who is always good.

God did not create evil. Evil does not exist as a “thing”—meaning it does not exist unto itself. Evil is the absence of God; it is what happens when man does not have God’s love present in his heart. Like darkness and cold, it is a word that man has created to describe the absence of something; it is like the “cold” that comes when there is no heat or the “darkness” that comes when there is no light.

The Main Thing

Keeping the Main Thing THE MAIN THING

What is our number one challenge as Christians? Keeping the main thing, the main thing. The “main thing” is Jesus Christ and honoring Him in all we do. The Bible says in Colossians 1:18, that He alone (Christ) in all things and in every respect is to occupy the chief place (stand first) and be pre-eminent in our lives. There must be nothing in our lives that offends Christ or is contrary to the Bible or its principles.

The Bible is not “on trial.” It is not subject to personal interpretation. The Bible is the revelation of God to man, the infallible Word of God: the authoritative rule of faith and conduct—the point of reference for all our situations and the only reliable guide for Christian living. The Bible contains all we need to know to live a holy life, pleasing and acceptable to God.

Analyze your speech and you will find out where your heart is. The Bible says in Matthew 12:34 that out of the fullness, the abundance, the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks. What do you talk about? What is uppermost in your mind? Jesus said in Matthew 12:30 that He who is not with Me, not firmly on My side, is against Me, and he who does not, on purpose. gather with Me and for Me, scatters abroad.

There is no middle ground. Either you are for Christ or you are, on purpose or by default, against Him. Be wholeheartedly for Christ. Allow Him to have first place in your life, in your family, at your work, while you play, and while you rest. Make the Bible the center-point of your life and Jesus Christ the center-piece!

Crisis of Confidence

I am leading our Life Group in a study through Acts (we have finished the letters and the gospels). A couple in our group just purchased Chuck Missler's DVD study on Acts and lent it to me. As I read Chuck's credentials and accomplishments (ham radio operator by age 9; pilot by teenager; master's degree in electrical engineering UCLA; graduated the US Naval Academy--with honors; Branch Chief of the Dept of Guided Missiles; Systems Engineer for a large aerospace firm; Senior Analyst for Depts of Intelligence and Defense, etc.)  I wonder: who am I?

With individuals who have intellect and training and discipline like that expounding the Word... what do I think I can add or understand??? Who do I think I am?

On the other hand, the Bible tells me:

There is a God in Heaven who reveals mysteries. Daniel 2:27
He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. He reveals deep and hidden things; He knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with Him. I thank and praise you, O God of my fathers: You have given me wisdom. Daniel 2:21-23

Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them: Rulers and elders of the people! Acts 4:8
When they saw the courage, boldness and unfettered eloquence of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, unlearned, untrained, ordinary men, they were astonished and amazed and they realized and took note that these men had been with Jesus. Acts 4:13 

However, I'm not Daniel or Peter either, am I?

LORD, I am Yours

Whatever the cost may be, may Your will be done in my life. I realize I am not here on earth to do my own thing, or to seek my own fulfillment or my own glory.

I am not here to indulge my desires, to increase my possessions, to impress people, to be popular, to prove I am somebody important, or to promote myself.

I am not here even to be relevant or successful by human standards. I am here to please You.

I offer myself to You, for You are worthy. All that I am or hope to be, I owe to You. I am Yours by creation, and every day I receive from You life and breath and all things.

I am Yours because You bought me, and the price You paid was the precious blood of Christ.  

You alone, the Triune God, are worthy to be my Lord and Master.  I yield to You: Gracious and glorious Heavenly Father; Lord Jesus who loved me and gave Himself for me; Holy Spirit and Your gracious influence and empowering.

All that I am and all that I have I give to You.

adapted from Ruth Meyers "31 days of praise"