Readiness for God means that we are ready to do the tiniest little thing or the great big thing, it makes no difference.
From Exodus 3:4: “When the Lord saw that he had turned aside to see, God called to him out of the bush, ‘Moses, Moses!’ And he said, ‘Here I am.'”
Oswald Chambers (1874-1917) was a Scottish evangelist and Christian teacher. Following his death from an illness while in Egypt during World War I, his wife took on the task of transcribing the detailed notes she had written from his lectures and sermons. Gertrude Hobbs Chambers’ efforts resulted in the publication in 1924 of MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST. I frequently read from this devotional, and it has greatly deepened my faith and understanding of God’s Word.
History repeat itself, but human nature remains the same.
There is no communication in this world except between equals.
Ken Burns (born 1953) is an American filmmaker who specializes in documentaries about American history and culture. Many of his works have been presented in PBS.
From 1 Peter 5:6-7: “Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, so that He may exalt you in due time. Cast all our anxiety oh Him, because He cares for you.”
From Luke 2:10-11: “But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid, for see, I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord.'”
From Galatians 5:22-24: “By contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against such things. And those who belong to Christ have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.”
Jesus of Nazareth had a magnificent obsession: the cross. His death on the cross was no afterthought on God’s part but rather, the fulfillment of the Father’s predetermined plan for His Son.
From Luke 24:46-47: “He said to them, ‘Thus it is written, that the Messiah is to suffer and to rise from the dead on the third day and that repentance and forgiveness of sins is to be proclaimed in His name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem.'”
This informative post will be posted on Saturday along with my usual writing. You are invited to participate with the opening question.
Brain Teaser Question
Put these statements in the right order.
(A) A woman tries on a dress.
(B) A woman buys a hat.
(C) A man buys a dress.
(D) A woman returns a dress to a store.
(E) A man gives his wife a present.
(answer found at the end of this post)
Featured Facts
Once a month, a special post will be published with something related to the given month. With the start of a new year just around the corner, it seems appropriate to look at a New Year’s tradition of many Americans.
A traditional southern dish is prepared by many families. It is called “Hoppin’ John,” and is eaten in the southern United States on New Year’s Day. The dish dates back to the 1800s, and the main ingredients are black-eyes peas (cow peas), rice, and pork (usually ham or bacon). Additional sides may include collard greens and corn bread.
By preparing and eating this dish, one hopes to experience luck in the year to come. Some families may eat the dish on New Year’s Eve while most will enjoy it on New Year’s Day.
Some of the ingredients of “Hoppin’ John” carry symbolic importance.
Black-eyed peas: represent coins
Collard greens: represent greenbacks (dollars) or cash
Corn bread: represents gold
Pork: recalls cheap cuts of meat provided to enslaved people
One customary act is to eat all but three of the black-eyed peas on one’s plate. This will promise a trio of benefits: luck, wealth, and romance.
Bob Newhart and Jerry Seinfeld (courtesy of Pinterest)
Bob Newhart (born 1929)
Laughter gives us distance. It allows us to step back from an event, deal with it and then move on.
Jerry Seinfeld (born 1954)
Sometimes the road less traveled is less traveled for a reason.
Bob Newhart mastered the art of his deadpan comedic delivery. He also starred in two long-running American television sitcoms: “The Bob Newhart Show” (1972-1978) and “Newhart” (1982-1990).
Jerry Seinfeld mastered the art of observational comedy. His long-running sitcom “Seinfeld” spanned 180 episodes (1989-1998), and has remained one of the all-time greatest sitcoms in American television history.
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