Sunday, August 5, 2012
Friday, August 3, 2012
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Last Recruit Class
We had our last regular recruit class tonight and the gift was given, as award for,'most likely to succeed." I t was quite well received and it's point taken immediately.
By my count, and the Lord willing, we have 10 days until the three of us will be enrolled as Salvation Army Soldiers. I'm waiting to see what the Lord makes of me in those 10 days. and following.
By my count, and the Lord willing, we have 10 days until the three of us will be enrolled as Salvation Army Soldiers. I'm waiting to see what the Lord makes of me in those 10 days. and following.
Monday, July 23, 2012
Troubled by the Troubles?
Shootings in theatres and such? Somethings to consider:
And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them Colossians 2:15
(from matthew henry)IV. He has obtained a glorious victory for us over the powers of darkness: And, having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a show of them openly, triumphing over them in it, v. 15. As the curse of the law was against us, so the power of Satan was against us. He treated with God as the Judge, and redeemed us out of the hands of his justice by a price; but out of the hands of Satan the executioner he redeemed us by power and with a high hand. He led captivity captive. The devil and all the powers of hell were conquered and disarmed by the dying Redeemer. The first promise pointed at this; the bruising of the heel of Christ in his sufferings was the breaking of the serpent’s head, Gen. 3:15. The expressions are lofty and magnificent: let us turn aside and see this great sight. The Redeemer conquered by dying. See his crown of thorns turned into a crown of laurels. He spoiled them, broke the devil’s power, and conquered and disabled him, and made a show of them openly—exposed them to public shame, and made a show of them to angels and men. Never had the devil’s kingdom such a mortal blow given to it as was given by the Lord Jesus. He tied them to his chariot-wheels, and rode forth conquering and to conquer-alluding to the custom of a general’s triumph, who returned victorious.—Triumphing over them in it; that is, either in his cross and by his death; or, as some read it, in himself, by his own power; for he trod the wine-press alone, and of the people there was none with him.
from Matthew Henry commentary via blueletterbible
as suggested by KippysSoMature Thanks
And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them Colossians 2:15
(from matthew henry)IV. He has obtained a glorious victory for us over the powers of darkness: And, having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a show of them openly, triumphing over them in it, v. 15. As the curse of the law was against us, so the power of Satan was against us. He treated with God as the Judge, and redeemed us out of the hands of his justice by a price; but out of the hands of Satan the executioner he redeemed us by power and with a high hand. He led captivity captive. The devil and all the powers of hell were conquered and disarmed by the dying Redeemer. The first promise pointed at this; the bruising of the heel of Christ in his sufferings was the breaking of the serpent’s head, Gen. 3:15. The expressions are lofty and magnificent: let us turn aside and see this great sight. The Redeemer conquered by dying. See his crown of thorns turned into a crown of laurels. He spoiled them, broke the devil’s power, and conquered and disabled him, and made a show of them openly—exposed them to public shame, and made a show of them to angels and men. Never had the devil’s kingdom such a mortal blow given to it as was given by the Lord Jesus. He tied them to his chariot-wheels, and rode forth conquering and to conquer-alluding to the custom of a general’s triumph, who returned victorious.—Triumphing over them in it; that is, either in his cross and by his death; or, as some read it, in himself, by his own power; for he trod the wine-press alone, and of the people there was none with him.
from Matthew Henry commentary via blueletterbible
as suggested by KippysSoMature Thanks
Saturday, July 21, 2012
Remarks Upon Giving A Special Gift to a Fellow Salvation Army Recruit
DH, we have watched with delight as you have become Dangerous D, Budding Evangelist.
This gift, antique Samurai Boy, was probably the most valuable object in our house, after our ridiculous van and musical instruments. It was given to Mrs. P by a woman friend in Japan, it having been in her family for decades. We believe it to be a museum quality piece. We give it to you freely because we've enjoyed watching you grow and expect to see you become even more a child of light.
This gift, antique Samurai Boy, was probably the most valuable object in our house, after our ridiculous van and musical instruments. It was given to Mrs. P by a woman friend in Japan, it having been in her family for decades. We believe it to be a museum quality piece. We give it to you freely because we've enjoyed watching you grow and expect to see you become even more a child of light.
Ephesians 5:8
King James Version (KJV)
8 For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light:
The samurai code didn't allow them to be underhanded and dirty and dark, so they hired the ninja to do the dark work.It's all human vanity because the only righteousness any have is that of Jesus Christ.
The samurai code didn't allow them to be underhanded and dirty and dark, so they hired the ninja to do the dark work.It's all human vanity because the only righteousness any have is that of Jesus Christ.
1 Thessalonians 5:5
King James Version (KJV)
5 Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness.
With love, in Him, from your fellow Recruits, P&P
These remarks were composed with great help from Kippy SoMature. Thanks!
With love, in Him, from your fellow Recruits, P&P
These remarks were composed with great help from Kippy SoMature. Thanks!
Sunday, June 24, 2012
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Holiness
I usta consider people in holiness movements to be fallen prudes. I'm becoming one.
Matthew 5:48
Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.
I publicly confessed the following 3 sins Weds night.
!. Gluttony
By the grace of God, His help, and Mr. P's advice, i have kept the calorie count down and continued to avoid late night eating.
2. Sharp tongue
Thoroughly lost it on this one. try again. It was during a gluttony attack. Didn't eat.
3. Wanting to do my own thinng rather than be a good wife.
Amazingly easy to change this behavior. I'd been out of the house for large chunks of time Thurs. offering tracts as commodities were distributed, and then at the gym. Mr. p felt deserted as I prepared to depart for coffee shop knitting, a highlight of my week. I simply decided to stay home and keep him company. easy, even fun
Have decided, with medical approval, to decrease some meds I take. Wondering, was heartened to hear in 1 Cor 6:12
Matthew 5:48
Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.
I publicly confessed the following 3 sins Weds night.
!. Gluttony
By the grace of God, His help, and Mr. P's advice, i have kept the calorie count down and continued to avoid late night eating.
2. Sharp tongue
Thoroughly lost it on this one. try again. It was during a gluttony attack. Didn't eat.
3. Wanting to do my own thinng rather than be a good wife.
Amazingly easy to change this behavior. I'd been out of the house for large chunks of time Thurs. offering tracts as commodities were distributed, and then at the gym. Mr. p felt deserted as I prepared to depart for coffee shop knitting, a highlight of my week. I simply decided to stay home and keep him company. easy, even fun
Have decided, with medical approval, to decrease some meds I take. Wondering, was heartened to hear in 1 Cor 6:12
12 All
things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things
are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.
I've been encouraged to enter a pair of baby knickers in the county fair. In my fit this afternoon, when I forgot to choose to rejoice, I flailed about with "I have an MS! I should knit for the fair! And they won't sell and I'll give them away to some undeserving poor!"
Was chastised to hear in 1 Cor 8:1
8 Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth.
Yeah, I know the words didn't mean what they do now, but once upon a time my idol was my diploma and loving little ones feeds me. Yeah, I'm sort of out of context, but am extending the meaning.
I've been encouraged to enter a pair of baby knickers in the county fair. In my fit this afternoon, when I forgot to choose to rejoice, I flailed about with "I have an MS! I should knit for the fair! And they won't sell and I'll give them away to some undeserving poor!"
Was chastised to hear in 1 Cor 8:1
8 Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth.
Yeah, I know the words didn't mean what they do now, but once upon a time my idol was my diploma and loving little ones feeds me. Yeah, I'm sort of out of context, but am extending the meaning.
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