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It is not by merit, nor because I am good, or perfect, or beautiful, or well educated, nor is it because I come from a chosen race, nor because my family is well known, nor because I have done great works... I could go on and on, but I will let you read why sent to me by email by a christian sister.

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Christians  

 by Maya  Angelou  

 

 

 'A woman's  heart should be so hidden in Christ  

 

 that a man  should have to seek Him first to find her.'  

 

 When I say...  'I am a Christian' I'm not shouting 'I'm clean livin''  

 

 I'm whispering 'I was lost,  Now I'm found and forgiven.'  

 

 When I say...  'I am a Christian' I don't speak of this with pride.  

 

 I'm confessing that I  stumble and need Christ to be my guide.  

 

 When I say...  'I am a Christian' I'm not trying to be strong.  

 

 I'm professing that I'm  weak and need His strength to carry on.  

 

 When I say...  'I am a Christian' I'm not bragging of success.  

 

 I'm admitting I have failed  and need God to clean my mess.  

 

 When I say...  'I am a Christian' I'm not claiming to be perfect,  

 

 My  flaws are far too visible but, God believes I am worth it.  

 

  When I say...  'I am a Christian' I still feel the sting of pain..  

 

 I have my share of  heartaches, so I call upon His name.  

 

 When I say...  'I am a Christian' I'm not holier than thou,  

 

 I'm just a  simple sinner Who received God's good grace, somehow!  

 

  Pretty is as  Pretty does... but beautiful is just plain beautiful! 

no I am not a christian because it is an easy life....it is just the opposit, I chose to believe Jesus AND ACCEPT His SACRIFICE FOR MY HORRIABLE SINS. I LIVE BECAUSE He DIED FOR ME and rose to give me an eternal life with Him and I could not find God without Him. I write many bloggs on this web site, sometimes not well said- but I am passionet about God, right and wrong,  honouring life, and the views that I find need attention, I do not write to offend anyone- but to get people to stop and think and do the right thing. Even I still need to stop and listen to God's voice to do the right thing.I am a sinner who needs God's salvation and forgiveness- just like anyone else does, accepting Jesus and His way does not make me perfect- but God can make me useful. as long as we are in this fleshley body we will struggle with temptation , weakness and failure, but our hope is in God who forgives when we confess our sins and failures one day , one glorious day when He calls me home I will forever be delivered from sin . I am a work in progress I am not yet  His finished project

This is A TRUE STORY
>>
>>My name is Chris,
>>I am three,
>>My eyes are swollen.
>>I cannot see.
>>
>>I must be stupid,
>>I must be bad,
>>What else could have made,
>>My daddy so mad?
>>
>>I wish I were better,
>>I wish I weren't ugly,
>>Then maybe my mommy,
>>Would still want to hug me.
>>
>>I can't do a wrong,
>>I can't speak at all,
>>Or else I'm locked up,
>>All day long.
>>
>>When I'm awake,
>>
>>I'm all alone,
>>The house is dark,
>>My folks aren't home.
>>
>>When my mommy does come home,
>>I'll try and be nice,
>>So maybe I'll just get,
>>One whipping tonight.
>>
>>I just heard a car,
>>My daddy is back,
>>From Charlie's bar
>>
>>I hear him curse,
>>My name is called,
>>I press myself,
>>Against the wall.
>>
>>I try to hide,
>>From his evil eyes,
>>I'm so afraid now,
>>I'm starting to cry.
>>
>>He finds me weeping,
>>Calls me ugly words,
>>He says its my fault,
>>He suffers at work.
>>
>>
>>
>>He slaps and hits me,
>>
>>And yells at me more,
>>I finally get free,
>>And run to the door.
>>
>>He's already locked it,
>>And I start to bawl,
>>He takes me and throws me,
>>Against the hard wall.
>>
>>I fall to the floor,
>>With my bones nearly broken,
>>And my daddy continues,
>>With more bad words spoken.
>>
>>'I'm sorry!', I scream,
>>But it's now much to late,
>>His face has been twisted,
>>Into a unimaginable sh ape.
>>
>>The hurt and the pain,
>>Again and again,
>>O please God, have mercy!
>>O please let it end!
>>
>>And he finally stops,
>>And heads for the door,
>>While I lay there motionless,
>>Sprawled on the floor.
>>
>>My name is Chris,
>>I am three,
>>Tonight my daddy,
>>Murdered me.
>>
>>And you can help,
>>Sickens me to the soul,
>>If you read this,
>>and don't pass it on.
>>
>>I pray for your forgiveness,
>>You would have to be,
>>One heartless person,
>>Not to be affected,
>>With this Poem by me.
>>
>>And because you ARE affected,
>>Do something about it!
>>So all I ask you to do,
>>Is pass this on!
>>
>>IF YOU ARE AGAINST CHILD ABUSE!
>>Post this as 'Daddy ... it hurts'
>>
>>If you do not send this to everyone you know
>>
>>Then you obviously don't care about child abuse.
>>
>>At first I thought this was just a chain letter
>>
>>and I wasn't going to send it either,
>>
>>but now I realize that this is an important situation.
>>
>>At least 5 children each day from around the world die
>>from child abuse
>>Thank You St. Jude for your powerful and successful intercession.



"For the LORD is good; His mercy is everlasting; and His truth endureth
to all generations". Psalms 100:5


It is an aweful truth children suffer horriable acts by mankind, whether verbal, physical, mental or sexual abuse- and we as caring adults need to write to Congress urging them for tougher laws without loop holes to protect children form such evil acts and injury. more severe punishments and prison time for those who are guilty of harming a child. get involved and save a child- write to your elected officials to create real laws that really protect children. I still believe without prejudice that a man found guilty of sexually abusing a child should be casterated and a life sentence in prison. He should get the same mercy he forced upon his victim.

Entertainment :  amusement ; recreation ; diversion ; beguilement ; distraction ; extravaganza ;show........ now that we see the meaning of this very popular event and how Americans , and the world love their  " entertainments" even at the high cost of those who are forced to do the entertaning when  1. it is not their will or nature to do some of the cheap stunts that are painful and dangerous to them. 2. they are mistreated and even beaten when they do not perform the trick as the ring master wants. Yes I am talking about the Circus ! It is time for that type of ' cruel entertainment " to be banned and forever  annuled.

Cheap Tricks  :    Can you hear their voices weeping – painfully , mournfully crying out " come save me from this sorrowful torrment. my captors beat me, suffer me to live without proper care, food , shelter. When they get angry they hit me, unmerciful they are. They leave me hurt , wounded chained all alone. I am so sad. so frightened. I need some one to come and rescue me from this torrment and awful painful living conditions- if you call this living. My living quarters are dirty, cramped, cold. They take my babies away from me. I don’t know where they are. I miss them. I don’t feel well. I don’t want to play with the ball anymore, or stand on my head, its so uncomfortable, or sit up at the ring master’s command and whip. I just want to go somewhere quite and peaceful with my baby and my own kind. And be free. Would you be so kind as to help me and others like me forced to live this horriable way of life, to find a way to escape this lonely , cruel life? To be and live as my Creator meant for me and others like me. Please hear my weeping and come to my rescue".

please don't support the circus. if you doubt how cruely the animals are treated- hang around quitely after the show , and watch. would you want to live the way they are forced to live and travel  !?  And remember the meanings of entertainment > diversion ; beguilement ; distraction . These words desribe it so true to form. please write to your Senator and Congressperson, or your State Representive and tell them the circus tops must come down once and forever. Its not entertainment  - it is torture for the animals.  It is not kind to them, nor just, nor right. If you think its okay- well then put yourself in their cage after the show, or your foot in chains after the show, or ride in a box car  with no ventilation  , literally for hours with no way to rest or change positions or stretch your stiff aching muscles for being in the same position literally for hours till you get to the next town to set up for another entertainment show- then finally you get to get out of the dirty poopie , urine waste  box car you were forced to  stand in hours upon hours, no freah air, no fresh water or food. yeah - go ahead you live like that- then do your cheap tricks to distract me from seeing your misery..

As many of you know I am an " animal lover" all kinds and every kind God made. Well they have a very short and hard life here on this planet we share with them...and truthfully their hardships exists because of mankind. Well there are cruel acts being done  " illegally " to dogs in the Philippines, they are herding them like cattle, even so far as stealing family pets , and butchering them for meat in resturants and meat markets. these dogs suffer cruel acts , even before slaughter. They need your voice to save them. Please read this article from HSI >

One year ago, I wrote to tell you about the horrific dog meat trade in the Philippines. Our investigators had just seized a shipment of 100 dogs packed tightly into the back of a truck, bound for slaughter. These were just a few of the thousands of victims claimed by this cruel industry every year.

In the months that have passed, we’ve made progress in our campaign to stop the dog meat trade. But our work is far from done. Some officials continue to look the other way. That’s why I’m writing you today, to urge you to tell local officials in dog-eating districts to enforce the ban on dog meat and close down vendors and restaurants still selling this illegal, cruel product.

The large majority of Filipinos do not condone the consumption of dog meat. While some bill it as a "cultural practice," the commercial trade is anything but. Although the trade was banned by law in 1998, it was still active in certain regions of the country due to lenient fines and light penalties.

Just last year, local organizations successfully lobbied to strengthen laws against it, and now we are working with them to ensure these tough new penalties are enforced. We are continuing the fight to end the dog meat trade. But we need your help again.

Baguio City is renowned as a tourist haven, but it also serves as a center for the trade and many restaurants and street vendors continue to sell dog meat. Please send an email to the Mayor of Baguio City and urge him to enforce the laws of the land and shut down these illegal dog meat peddlers.

The dogs used in the trade are rounded up in the streets, stolen, or even bought from their unknowing owners for a paltry sum. These animals depend on humans to care for them, but dog meat traders betray their trust -- all for a few more dollars.

Together we can take a stand for dogs and fight cruelty in all its forms. Please take action today.

Thank you for all that you do to help animals.

Sincerely,

Andrew Rowan
Chief Executive Officer
Humane Society International

P.S. To help further, please tell your friends and family about this important issue

please sign the petition or even better yet write your own letter. but before you judge me , condmen me, or say alot of other countries eat dogs. Stop and look at what dogs do FOR the well being of mankind- we have the rescue dog in avalanches, and disasters, we have police dogs, seeing eye dogs for the blind ,  drug-sniffing dogs, cancer- detecting dogs, show dogs, herding dogs, specially trained companion dogs to help the elderly and handicap, they are our   four legged family members, and how many times in the news do we hear how a dog saved another life- usually their human friend? They warn us of danger, stand beside us no matter what danger comes-  they love to be with us, play with us,  get lonely when we are gone,  always happy to see us when we come home, help us hunt game, defend us against harm or attack from others ,  they are faithful companions and deserve better than this.  and they have intellegence!  God didn't creat the dog to be dinner for the gluttony of man! Please - these dogs need your voice and your care. thank you.

 I read this as it was sent to me and thought it very true and educating - a lesson needed by humans from a dog's point of view. please read it  with your heart.

Letter from a Dog – “How Could You?” By: Jim Willis

  When I was a puppy, I entertained you with my antics and made you laugh. You called me your child, and despite a number of chewed shoes and a couple of murdered throw pillows, I became your best friend. Whenever I was "bad," you'd shake your finger at me and ask, "How could you?" -- but then you'd relent and roll me over for a belly rub.

My housebreaking took a little longer than expected, because you were terribly busy, but we worked on that together. I remember those nights of nuzzling you in bed and listening to your confidences and secret dreams, and I believed that life could not be any more perfect.

  We went for long walks and runs in the park, car rides, stops for ice cream (I only got the cone because "ice cream is bad for dogs" you said), and I took long naps in the sun waiting for you to come home at the end of the day.
Gradually, you began spending more time20at work and on your career, and more time searching for a human mate. I waited for you patiently, comforted you through heartbreaks and disappointments, never chided you about bad decisions, and romped with glee at your homecomings, and when you fell in love.

She, now your wife, is not a "dog person" -- still I welcomed her into our home, tried to show her affection, and obeyed her. I was happy because you were happy. Then the human babies came along and I shared your excitement. I was fascinated by their pinkness, how they smelled, and I wanted to mother them, too. Only she and you worried that I might hurt them, and I spent most of my time banished to another room, or to a dog crate.

Oh, how I wanted to love them, but I became a "prisoner of love.." As they began to grow, I became their friend. They clung to my fur and pulled themselves up on wobbly legs, poked fingers in my eyes, investigated my ears, and gave me kisses on my nose. I loved everything about them and their touch -- because your touch was now so infrequent -- and I would've defended them with my life if need be. I would sneak into their beds and listen to their worries and secret dreams, and together we waited for the sound of your car in the driveway.

There had been a time, when others asked you if you had a dog, that you produced a photo of me from your wallet and told them stories about me. These past few years, you just answered "yes" and changed the subject. I had gone from being "your dog" to "just a dog," and you resented every expenditure on my behalf. Now, you have a new career opportunity in another city, and you and they will be moving to an apartment that does not allow pets. You've made the right decision for your "family," but there was a time when I was your only family.

I was excited about the car ride until we arrived at the animal shelter. It smelled of dogs and cats, of fear, of hopelessness. You filled out the paperwork and said, "I know you will find a good home for her." They shrugged and gave you a pained look. T hey understand the realities facing a middle-aged dog, even one with "papers." You had to pry your son's fingers loose from my collar, as he screamed, "No, Daddy! Please don't let them take my dog!" And I worried for him, and what lessons you had just taught him about friendship and loyalty, about love and responsibility, and about respect for all life.

You gave me a good-bye pat on the head, avoided my eyes, and politely refused to take my collar and leash with you. You had a deadline to meet and now I have one, too. After you left, the two nice ladies said you probably knew about your upcoming move months ago and made no attempt to find me another good home. They shook their heads and asked, "How could you?"

They are as attentive to us here in the shelter as their busy schedules allo w. They feed us, of course, but I lost my appetite days ago. At first, whenever anyone passed my pen, I rushed to the front, hoping it was you that you had changed your mind -- that this was all a bad dream... or I hoped it would at least be someone who cared, anyone who might save me. When I realized I could not compete with the frolicking for attention of happy puppies, oblivious to their own fate, I retreated to a far corner and waited.

I heard her footsteps as she came for me at the end of the day, and I padded along the aisle after her to a separate room. A blissfully quiet room. She placed me on the table and rubbed my ears, and told me not to worry. My heart pounded in anticipation of what was to come, but there was also a sense of relief. The prisoner of love had run out of days. As is my nature, I was more concerned about her. The burden which she bears weighs heavily on her, and I know that, the same way I knew your every mood. She gently placed a tourniquet around my foreleg as a tear ran down her cheek. I licked her hand in the same way I used to comfort you so many years ago. She expertly slid the hypodermic needle into my vein. As I felt the sting and the cool liquid coursing through my body, I lay down sleepily, looked into her kind eyes and murmured, "How could you?"

Perhaps because she understood my dog speak, she said, "I'm so sorry." She hugged me, and hurriedly explained it was her job to make sure I went to a better place, where I wouldn't be ignored or abused or abandoned, or have to fend for myself -- a place of love and light so very different from this earthly place. And with my last bit of energy, I tried to convey to her with a thump of my tail that my "How could you?" was not directed at her.

It was directed at you, My Beloved Master, I was thinking of you. I will think of you and wait for you forever. May everyone in your life continue to show you so much loyalty.


A Note from the Author:

If "How Could You?" brought tears to your eyes as You read it, as it did to mine as I wrote it, it is because it is the composite story of the millions of formerly "owned" pets who die each year in American & Canadian animal shelters.
 

Well I am sure everyone has seen the photo of the  Governor   of  Alaska Palin posing with a dead Caribou she shot and killed. As she admitts she is a hunter.  What challenge is there in having a high powered weapon with a scope and shoot to kill an unsuspecting   and harmless animal  ? A mother of 5 kids  and she has time to go out and kill the " bacon" gut it, dress it and haul it home and then prepare dinner too.  Whose minding the kids?   Is this when her daughter got pregnant?    Children need watching over or they will soon get into " mischief "  and trouble .  And where is hubby /daddy during her hunting  episodes?   Does she slaughter with her high powered rifle with its on-target scope  the unsuspecting wolves from the safety of the helicopter too?  What is she trying to proove here- that she can be as rutheless and heartless as any man?  Why is a mother of 5 kids out killing animals with higher powered weapons anyway? Isn't she suppose to be Governing a State ? Where does she find the time to accomplish all she is in charge of  ? The rape crimes of  Alaska are way too high and the rape victims must buy their own rape crime kit!  Where is the government at to protect and help these women and do just ice for them? Oh their out in the tundra hunting wolves and caribou  !!!  Slaugherting defenciless , unsuspecting wild animals who haven't a chance against high powered weapons, scopes, and helicopters. And on top of that Palin won't even help the animals she kills by banning aireal hunting. She's rutheless and cold- hearted and she wants to lead this counrty!!   She mentioned war with Russia if they continue to attack Georgia- well if she is prepared to lead this counrty put her in military uniform with her high powered rifle and scope and send her to Georgia where she can for once meet other  Government officials from other countries. Certaintly she has had plenty of practise in killing , she can shoot to kill a Russian  !       And when she was " posing" with that poor dead caribou she slaughtered , I wander where her 17 year old daughter was & what was she doing with her boyfriend??  the Bible says they that can not govern their own home how can they govern an office , a State, a Country?   For a women in her position, is so sad how she has neglected the really important issues- her children. look at what she is teaching them about saving our country , our wildlife , our environment. It is vividely seen she does not regard life that she allows to continue the cruel practice of airel hunting of wolves and putting them in dire danger of extinction!  And when a person who considers themselve a worthy hunter poses with the poor dead creature how stupid they look ! In one airel hunting of wolves 4 adult wolves were shot  and killed , as they landed they shot to kill the wounded ones, then found the 2 dens with young pups , not even 6 weeks old and shot the pups one by one in the heads.! I can't stand palin or her unworthy govening tactics. She needs to learn to be a " stay-at-home mom".

This came to me via e-mail. I think highly of Paul Harvey. But oh how we need men and women TODAY  like this man of prayer- please read this   this really happened.

A Pastor with GUTS!!
>
>
>
>Thought you might enjoy this interesting
>Prayer given in Kansas at
>The opening session of their Senate. It seems
>Prayer still upsets some
>People. When Minister Joe Wright was asked to open
>The new session of the Kansas Senate, everyone was expecting the usual
>generalities, but this is what they heard:
>
>Heavenly Father, we come before you today to ask
>Your forgiveness and to seek your direction and
>Guidance. We know Your Word says, 'Woe to those
>Who call evil good,' but that is exactly what we
>Have done.
>
>We have lost our spiritual equilibrium and reversed
>Our values.
>
>We have exploited the poor and called it
>The lottery.
>
>We have rewarded laziness and called it
>Welfare.
>
>We have killed our unborn and called it
>C hoice.
>
>We have shot abortionists and called it
>Justifiable.
>
>We have neglected to discipline our
>Children and called it building self esteem..
>
>We have abused power and called it
>Politics.
>
>We have coveted our neighbor's possessions
>And called it ambition.
>
>We have polluted the air with profanity and
>Pornography and called it freedom of expression.
>
>We have ridiculed the time-honored values
>Of our forefathers and called it enlightenment.
>
>Search us, Oh, God, and know our hearts
>Today; cleanse us from every sin and set us free.
>Amen!
>
>
>The response was immediate. A number of
>Legislators walked out during the prayer in
>Protest. In 6 short weeks, Central Christian
>Church, where Rev. Wright is pastor, logged more than
>5,000 phone calls with only 47 of those calls
>Responding negatively. The church is now receiving
>International requests for copies of this prayer
>From India , Africa and Korea .
>
>Commentator Paul Harvey aired this prayer on
>His radio program, 'The Rest of the Story,'and
>Received a larger response to this program than any
>Other he has ever aired.
>
>
>With the Lord's help, may this prayer sweep
>Over our nation and wholeheartedly become our
>Desire so that we again can be called 'one nation
>Under God.'

 

 

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Are You Ready

The Lord is coming soon, are you ready

are you strong, your faith steady

is your light bright or is it dim

are you living your best for Him?

what kind of witness do you give

is there a testimony by the way you live?

how many souls for God's kingdom have you won?

to bless and exalt God's beloved Son?

is your witness strong and straight

will it be able to get you through the Pearly Gate?

or is it full of doubt and made weak

has Satan lied and stole from you that which we are to seek?

have you given God your best

and kept the faith through so many a weary test?

have you spread abroad His wonderful name

or have you walked backward in fear and shame?

has all on the altar been laid

are you determined , your mind made?

are you ready for the Lord?

when He comes will He find His church in one accord?

will He find you watching and in earnest prayer

or find you sleeping in a blanket of despair ?

are you ready for that heavenly shore....

ready to meet face to face your God and Creator?

The Lord is returning, trust and obey

keep in prayer and faith, turn to Him without delay

be faithful, prayerful, content and sincere

for the Day of our redemption is drawing ever so near.

written February 1975

by CAK

Hebrews 11:1

Hebrews 11:6

Ephesians 4:5

I Timothey 6:12

2 Timothey 4: 7

Well did ya all hear about the 15 year old who smashed to death a momma cat with chunks of road debris, over and over he smashed the heavy rocks into her fragile helpless body. The momma cat did nothing wrong, did nothing to deserve this sad, anguish death, leaving her very young needy kittens orphans. Why did he do it? That is not even a good question, a proper question, for would there be an acceptable answer? Absolutely no! There is no excuse for such savage cruelty. Here comes another monster on the loose- more animal killings- then when he gets bored with that he'll move on to humans- maybe someone's baby, their toddler....it grows with him as he grows- and then we have a full fledged serial killer who has no concience, no fear, no respect for life- ANY LIFE. they want to " help him", mend his self esteem, fix his emotional anger" how? well they came up with a real "weiner of a brain storm " - make him work in an animal shelter so he will learn to love and appreciate animals! Oh like that's gonna work !  Are these people MORONS? good people can not fix broken down evil people. Only Jesus can do that and only when the evil person personally wants it and asks Jesus to forgive him...." I am sure these people have good intentions and  want to help this monster-teen, so he doesn't become a serial killer, but I don't believe this poor momma cat is his 1st victim...I once read that a child by age 5 is pretty much developed emotionally ,mentally , and  their personality . If this is true, this animal slayer is well past that point and beyond man's help - no matter how good their intentions are. This  hateful teen has some real dangerous issues deep down- Jesus is this kids only hope, and the only hope of the lives that he will come into contact with. Should he be " mending his ways & paying his dept" by working with other helpless animals in cages in a shelter- for mercy's sake -NO-get him away from animals and small children and keep him away from them. In 3 years he will be 18, what is the legal age to buy a gun? He can go into the U S Armed forces and learn other ways to kill...this kid needs help no doubt about it- but the right kind of help and the right environment- an animal shelter is NOT the right help or environment to " fix" this teen who is well on his way of rising to become another monster -slayer of lives, animal or human! This is where we need tough laws with true help , compassion, guidence and God. There is no other way to fix the evil that is so taken over the hearts & souls of mankind- only God their creator has the healing powers and the " fix" that mankind  so desperatly needs. Politicians, Priests,Schools, physcians, child Developement Centers, prisons, Counselors are all helpless to change the evil in this teen or others like him- if they could - do you think our prisons would be so overflowing as they are? Our ways and systems fall very very short- they fail. we are helpless to changing evil people into good people. So please don't put this rising monster to work with animals and put these precious animals in harms way! that would be just STUPID!!!

well I didn't write this ...but I believe in it. I love animals and do all I can to help them to have a better life here with us on this planet.  I write many letters to my Congresswoman, and my Senator on the behalf of animlas to end their abuses by passing laws to protect them. So, all you who have pets, or visit a zoo, or see your neighbors pet or live stock being neglected, or abused, or in need of shade, a drink of water, or medical help, do a kind act on their behalf, help them...perhaps reading this " animal plea" will give you quidence to offer your assistance and care. Animals are truly a gift from our Creator to be companions and friends to us- they were never created to be our food and menu items ( Genensis 1:29-30). So open up your heart and read and keep this animal plea in your concience and hearts, thank you.

Remember that they can't do a lot of things for themselves and that
they depend on you to make their life a quality life!
> >
> >
> >
> > A PET'S TEN COMMANDMENTS. ........
> >
> > 1. My life is likely to last 10-15 years. Any separation from
you is likely to be painful.
> >
> >
> > 2. Give me time to understand what you want of me.
> >
> >
> > 3. Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my well-being.
> >
> >
> > 4. Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as
punishment. You have your work, your friends, your entertainment,
but I have only you.
> >
> >
> > 5. Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words, I do
understand your voice when speaking to me.
> >
> >
> > 6. Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget it.
> >
> >
> > 7. Before you hit me, before you strike me, remember that I could
hurt you, and yet, I choosenot to bite you.
> >
> > 8. Before you scold me for being lazy or uncooperative, ask
yourself if
> >
> > something might be bothering me. Perhaps I'm not getting the
right food, I have been in the sun too long, or my heart might be
getting old or weak.
> >
> > 9. Please take care of me when I grow old. You too, will grow
old.
> >
> > 10. On the ultimate difficult journey, go with me pl ease. Never
say you can't bear to watch.
> >
> > Don't make me face this alone. Everything is easier for me if
you are there, because I love you so.
> >
> >
> >
> > ~Take a moment today to thank God for your pets. Enjoy and take
good care of them.
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> > Life would be a much duller, less joyful experience without
God's critters
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> > ~Now please pass this on to other pet owners. We do not have to
wait for Heaven, to be surrounded by hope, love, and joyfulness. It
is here on earth and has four legs!

The Hunter...cold,  heartless. seeking its own selfish desires. To snuff out the breath of God in whatever life form it can ravage and prey upon. Who is this Hunter you are probably wondering... it is also known as "death". It something we all at one time will be confronted with, whether human , animal, plant life.   Ecclesiastes 3: 19   "  For that which befalleth the sons of men befalleth beasts; even one thing befalleth them: as the one dieth, so dieth the other; yea, they have all one breath; so that a man hath no preeminence above a beast: for all [is] vanity.       We all fear it, even the animals when they sense it , they flee from it, they fear it as we do. Why? Because it is unnatural to die, we were never created to go through death. Genesis chapters 1, 2,& 3 tell the sad truth of how this came to be. It is clear it was not part of the creation plan. Just look how we try to " stop " death from taking us. We have 24/7 emergency rooms full of doctors and nurses to stop us from dieing, even so for animals...I work at a Veterinary Hospital, we even try to save them from being taken by this cold -heartless breath snatcher. We learn CPR, we try eating healthier, we excersice to keep fit and healthy, we explore new methods of healings and surgeries ....all to post pone death. Yet the Hunter of souls comes ...sometimes without warning, many times without mercy, snatching the very Breath of the Creator from those God created. Animals too have the breath of God even as we do, the only difference is we are made in God's image, the animals are not, but He created them and gave them life as He did you and me. By now you may be wondering why am I writing this. I hate death, its cold hand feels out the warm body so full of life and snuffs out the sweet life once filling that body, whether human or animal. We all want to live and stay alive- even the creatures who share this world and life with us. Today three different families came to the Veterinary Hospital, each one with their beloved pet being gripped by this callouse Hunter of souls. The first family so sorrowfully weeping knowing what was to come and can not do more to stop death from taking their beloved family member, I too began to weep for them and with them. The second family came in -an emergency- their beloved pet was suddenly having convolsions, the doctors could not save her, her name was Sugar, as I watched the couple , the husband took his wife in his arms to console her, only to break down and weep with her-his big shoulders heaving with the grip of sorrow and loss, I also got teary eyed- I know their pain,but as I watched them -I saw love- Sugar was loved- how comforting to me that was- LOVE. the third couple came in with a dieing Rottweiler- my kind of dog- I once had four of my own- my heart broke. she was very sick , how my heart ached- for the suffering Rottie, the young couple, and for  my  own loss - Montana died and left me last November 1 2007- I still grieve - missing them all .  the young couple had waited to long- not realizing they jeaporized her chances. Death, the Hunter, respects no one.       Yet  God is merciful.   The Hunter has companions- cold, heartless, ruthless humans- those who take life that isn't theirs to take, those who show no mercy to the weaker ones, animals included here. Some one without a heart or conscience set aside on a raod a box of new puppies and just left them their to suffer and die! Left them without a concern or care- what a SOB, a monster, how could you? you cheap sob- if you don't want puppies , 1) have your adult dog spayed or nuetered, 2) don't have a pet, 3) have some backbone you coward and take responsiabilty for the lives you helped getting here! those puppies had no chance- all they wanted was their mommie- and you put them in harms way with out a care or a backward glance! Well God sent  them a saviour- someone found them and took them to a shelter- the one thing you could have done likewise you lazy good for nothing coward! I wonder , when the Hunter comes seeking you will you find mercy or a snarling death grip?  He that shows mercy begets mercy, he that shows compassion begets compassion, Psalm 24:1, and Psalm 50:10-11 just to mention these 2  - those puppies belong to God - entrusted to you for their safety and well being- you denied them that- and God will require of you what kind of steward you were for His puppies. You are RESPONSIBLE whether you want to be or not. One cannot just put life in a box, put it on a road side and wash their hands of it and just walk away - kind a like what Pilot tried to do when He ordered the death by crucifixion of God our Saviour Jesus the Christ- he was responsiable.- washing his hands with water, or brushing the dust off your hands does not wash away your responsibility of the act you helped bring into happening. life - all life is a gift from God- and should be cherished , and loved.  How many times over and over do we hear stories how a pet, an animal saved someone's life- why? what would make an animal put its own life at risk to save a person? her babies? her companion? Something we all need to think about.  And look at life through the eyes and heart of  God our creator. respect life , cherish it, for death is unnatural to all of us , we all fear it- try to escape it- have a heart of compassion on all God's creatures after all none of us are promised tomorrow.

this came to me via e-mail. I thought it so " tasefully" said that I wanted to pass it on. It is absolutely a grand way to reveal God's truths. hope you get a  load of joy from it as I did. God has all the answers.

 

TASTE MY JESUS

At the University of Chicago Divinity School each year they have what is called 'Baptist Day.'  On this day each one is to bring a lunch to be eaten outdoors in a grassy picnic area.  Every 'Baptist Day' the school would invite one of the greatest minds to lecture in the theological education center. 

One year they invited Dr. Paul Tillich.  Dr.Tillich spoke for two and one-half hours proving that the resurrection of Jesus was false.  He quoted scholar after scholar and book after book.  He concluded that since there was no such thing as the historical resurrection the religious tradition of the church was   groundless, emotional mumbo-jumbo, because it was based on a relationship with a risen Jesus, who, in fact never rose from the dead in any literal sense.

 He then asked if there were any questions. After about 30 seconds, an old, dark skinned preacher with a head of short-cropped, woolly white hair stood up in the back of the auditorium.  'Docta Tillich, I got one question,' he said as all eyes turned toward him.  He reached into his sack lunch and pulled out an apple and began eating it.  'Docta Tillich.. CRUNCH, MUNCH 'My question is a simple question,... CRUNCH, MUNCH... 'Now, I ain't never read them books you read..CRUNCH, MUNCH..' and I can't recite the Scriptures in the original Greek...CRUNCH, MUNCH ...' I don't know nothin' about Niebuhr and Heidegger... CRUNCH, MUNCH... He finished the apple. 'All I wanna know is: This apple I just ate, . . . . . . was it bitter or sweet?

 Dr Tillich paused for a moment and answered in exemplary scholarly fashion: 'I cannot possibly answer that question, for I haven't tasted your apple.' The white-haired preacher dropped the core of his apple into his crumpled paper bag, looked up at Dr. Tillich and said calmly,  'Neither have you tasted my Jesus.'

                        
 The 1,000 plus in attendance could not contain themselves.  The auditorium erupted with applause and cheers.  Dr. Tillich thanked his audience and promptly left the platform.

 Have you tasted Jesus?  Please pass this on Saints! Jesus has risen... and He's coming back one day... Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him.  If you have, rejoice in the hope of the resurrection that your faith in Him brings.  Psalm 34:8

well am I ? Are you?

first read Saint Lukes gospel chapter 10: 25 - 37.

What is the value of life? It seems since the very selfish woman who likes to have sex but not the " produce" of sex does not think a breathing living wee babe is valuable- I am referring to the woman who started  the death penalties against unborn babes, you all know : Wade vs Roe. It seems since she " opened " the doors to legalized murder, that murder has increased to such horrendous degrees. In the Holy Word of God , when it talks about a woman being " pregnant" it doesn't say  a " fetus", a " groweth" it says " with child"... isn't that the most beautiful way to say another human being?....life ...awesome. Yet certain " humans" can legalize a death penalty without any conviction of the murder they allow.  ...and how about others? mmmm ... how about the young black man that was  doused with gasoline and set on fire? No life should suffer in such cruel and horrific way....did you witness it? Are you this brothers keeper or are you in league with his murder? snitch? what is a snitch ? Look it up in the dictionary- interesting info. Is this life worth nothing? What if it were your brother? sister? mother? dad?  God requires an honest witness. Why would anyone say nothing to see a cruel act of murder? Babies murdered in abortion is ever so cruel , and so is setting another life on fire. shooting, stabbing, beating with a baseball bat, poison> murder is wrong!  I am sick of people getting away with cruel, horrific , satanic murder. This ungodly woman who started this ugly legalized murder of unborn human babes has brought to fruit the lessened value of life.

Be your brothers keeper- stop murder- if you see something - be brave and report it. If you don't want a babe- don't have sex. so simple.

 This is one way God does His marvelous work- God also has a great sence of Humor. just a little story here to provide a small glimps of the fact God  is Jehovah-Jirah.

 

Every morning, the little old lady stepped onto her front porch, raised her arms to the sky, and shouted, "Praise the Lord!”  One day, an atheist moved into the house next door and soon became irritated with the little old lady's morning ritual.  Every morning he would step onto his front porch after her and yell, "There is no Lord!”  Time passed with the two of them carrying on this way until one winter morning, the little old lady stepped onto her front porch and shouted, "Praise the Lord! I have no food and I am starving. Please provide for me, Lord!”  When she stepped onto her porch the next day, there sat two huge bags of groceries. "Praise the Lord!" she cried out. "God has provided!" The atheist neighbor jumped out of the hedges and shouted, "Ha! See? There is no God. I provided those groceries!” The little old lady threw her arms into the air and shouted, "Praise the Lord!  He has provided me with groceries and made the devil pay for them!”  God may not always provide in the way we might have chosen, but He always provides.  He is our source. 

 Praise His Wonderful Name. Selah