A Real "Hissy Fit"

-Pickles

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A Fine Quote and Don't Forget it!

-Loch Katrine, Scotland FB

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"When people say, 

'I believe in Jesus', 

look them straight in the eye and ask,

 'Which one?' "

~ Walter Martin

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FIND BIBLICAL TRUTHS

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God's Awesome Creation up Close!

It's True

"It cannot be emphasized too strongly or too often 

that this great nation was founded, 

not by religionists, 

but by Christians; 

not on religions, 

but on the gospel of Jesus Christ!"

Patrick Henry.

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Spring is on the run today!

-Kinsman

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Big Winds, 

Big Rains turning to 

Big Snows...

but most people are staying home--safe!

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If you belong to the LORD God Almighty, through Jesus who gave His life to save us from all our sins--you are safe in life and into your eventual death, safe in Jesus!

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Psalm 91

He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High


Will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.


I will say to the Lord, 

“My refuge and my fortress,


My God, in whom I trust!”


For it is He who delivers you 

from the snare of the trapper


And from the deadly pestilence.


He will cover you with His pinions,


And under His wings you may seek refuge;


His faithfulness is a shield and bulwark.

You will not be afraid of the terror by night,


Or of the arrow that flies by day;


Of the pestilence that stalks in darkness,


Or of the destruction that lays waste at noon.


A thousand may fall at your side


And ten thousand at your right hand,


But it shall not approach you.


You will only look on with your eyes


And see the recompense of the wicked.


For you have made the Lord, my refuge,


Even the Most High, your dwelling place.


For He will give His angels charge concerning you,


To guard you in all your ways.


They will bear you up in their hands,


That you do not strike your foot against a stone.


You will tread upon the lion and cobra,


The young lion and the serpent 

you will trample down.

“Because he has loved Me, 

therefore I will deliver him;


I will set him securely on high, 

because he has known My name.


“He will call upon Me, 

and I will answer him;


I will be with him in trouble;


I will rescue him and honor him.


“With a long life I will satisfy him


And let him see My salvation.”

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Winter Turns to Spring

-Chick-a-Dee: Stays all Winter

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Our COLD last week now turns into a new week something like Spring!

Too early for us!

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Matthew 6:26

..."Look at the birds of the air, that they do not sow, nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not worth much more than they?"...

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Always on the Look-out for a Perfect Stick :o)

-PLUGGERS

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A Great PLUGGERS!

My sticks are for indoor decoration, plant sticks in the garden, birdhouse sticks, bird feeder sticks, pot sticks, mobiles to hang... and walking sticks.

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Ahhh...Springtime is just around the corner

Pansies

 -Kinsman

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We have had "warm" weather these last weeks. Today I saw tulips coming up in our south garden and I have seen Robins for a few weeks already.  Robins sometimes stay for the winter, but I saw none until last week.

Pansies are wonderful flowers in the cool of the Spring and the cool of the Autumn. Try them sometime; they are some of my favorites.  :o)

Enjoy the changing of the season!

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Happy Today! 50th Anniversary!

My Beloved was discharged from the Army (Enlisted Time Served) 50 years ago today! 

Celebrating with Thankfulness! :o) 

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Parents who Protect their Children

-PLUGGERS

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Out Piping Today, with, of course, the Piper's Wife

-American Piper

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"I am the Vine, you are the Branches"

 -internet

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It is the branch that bears the fruit,

     That feels the knife,

To prune it for a larger growth, 

      A fuller life.

Though every building twig be trimmed,

      And every grace

Of swaying tendril, springing leaf,

      May lose its place.

O you whose life of joy seems left,

      With beauty shorn;

Whose aspirations lie in dust,

       All bruised and torn,

Rejoice, though each desire, each dream,

       Each hope of thine

Will fall and fade; it is the hand

       Of Love Divine

That holds the knife, that cuts and breaks

        With tenderest touch,

That you, whose life have borne some fruit,

        Might now bear much.

-Annie Johnson Flint

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John 15:1-11

“I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser.

Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit, He prunes it so that it may bear more fruit.

You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you.

Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself unless it abides in the vine, so neither can you unless you abide in Me.

I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me and I in him, he bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing.

If anyone does not abide in Me, he is thrown away as a branch and dries up; and they gather them, and cast them into the fire and they are burned.

If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.

My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit, and so prove to be My disciples.

Just as the Father has loved Me, I have also loved you; abide in My love.

If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love; just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and abide in His love.

These things I have spoken to you so that My joy may be in you, and that your joy may be made full."...

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Life in the Winter/"Winter"

-Yellowstone FB

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Winter in the north is something we must learn to accept and deal with in discerning, wise ways- if we do not plan ahead our lives could be in danger out in the elements. Chilly bodies to frozen fingers, noses and toes, etc could be the outcome.

Life in this sinful world can "feel" like winter in our souls. People are not kind, friendly, or caring. There is much animosity against people in general, but definitely for people who trust in Jesus as their Savior and Jewish people who trust in YHWH, God, the same One who is our God.

Our God desires that we live in the world, but not of it. We are to love and trust and live for God among the world's people. We are different because of our salvation, but we are to be open to others so that if they wonder about us- they can ask why we live the way we do. What joy to be able to share with others! It is not us who are so wonderful, but our Savior who is!

Titus 2:1-15

"But as for you, speak the things which are fitting for sound doctrine. 

Older men are to be temperate, dignified, sensible, sound in faith, in love, in perseverance.

Older women likewise are to be reverent in their behavior, not malicious gossips nor enslaved to much wine, teaching what is good, so that they may encourage the young women to love their husbands, to love their children, to be sensible, pure, workers at home, kind, being subject to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be dishonored.

Likewise urge the young men to be sensible; in all things show yourself to be an example of good deeds, with purity in doctrine, dignified, sound in speech which is beyond reproach, so that the opponent will be put to shame, having nothing bad to say about us.

Urge bondslaves [those who choose to stay] to be subject to their own masters in everything, to be well-pleasing, not argumentative, not pilfering, but showing all good faith so that they will adorn the doctrine of God our Savior in every respect.

For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men,  instructing us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously and godly in the present age, looking for the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus, who gave Himself for us to redeem us from every lawless deed, and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.

These things speak and exhort and reprove with all authority. Let no one disregard you."

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See Titus 1 and Titus 3

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"His grace is strength and life, His love is bloom and flower"

-Yellowstone FB*

"Do not fret because of evil men 

or be envious of those who do wrong."  

 Psalm 37:1

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Never become extremely upset over your circumstances. If worry were justified, it would have been during the circumstances surrounding the writing of this Psalm...

..."Do not fret." Never get unduly upset! Stay cool! Even for a good reason, worrying will not help you. It only heats up the bearings but does not generate any steam. It does not help the locomotive for its axles to become hot; their heat is only a hinderance. The axles become heated because of unnecessary friction. Dry surfaces are grinding against each other instead of working in smooth cooperation, aided by a thin cushion of oil.

Isn't it interesting how similar the words "fret" and "friction" are? 

Friction caused by fretting is an indication of the absence of the anointing oil of the grace of God. 

When we worry, a little bit of sand gets into the bearings. It may be some slight disappointment, ungratefulness, or discourtesy we have experienced---suddenly our life is no longer running smoothly. 

Friction leads to heat, and heat can lead to very dangerous conditions.

Do not allow your bearings to be heated. 

Let the oil of the Lord keep you cool so that an unholy heat will not cause you to be regarded as one of the "evil men".

-from  The Silver Lining

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Dear restless heart, be still; don't fret and worry so;

God has a thousand ways His love and help to show;

Just trust, and trust, and trust, until His will you know.

Dear restless heart, be still, for peace is God's own smile,

His love can every wrong and sorrow reconcile;

Just love, and love, and love, and calmly wait awhile.

Dear restless heart, be brave; don't moan and sorrow so,

He has a meaning kind in chilly winds that blow;

Just hope, and hope, and hope, until you braver grow.

Dear restless heart, recline upon His breast this hour,

His grace is strength and life, His love is bloom and flower;

Just rest, and rest, and rest, within His tender power.

Dear restless heart, be still! Don't struggle to be free;

God's life is in your life, from Him you may not flee;

Just pray, and pray, and pray, till you have faith to see.

-Edith Linn

2/15 Streams in the desert

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-Yellowstone FB: Winter Survival of Bison

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We are Valentine PLUGGERS!

-PLUGGERS 

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Baby, It's Cold Outside!

-Kinsman Co 

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Today we are finally receiving a significant amount of snow. Almost six inches now and it is still predicted to continue into tonight.

It is so very beautiful for my "hungry" soul to watch as it covers the very brown world around us.

Everything is new today! Brand new! 

I've fed the birds twice now.  We don't see Blue Birds here as we live on the edge of town, but we have many others which always stay during the winter.

No school and for many, no work today. But I see a Furnace man next door and the mailman is delivering. I also know a certain snowblower who will be out in the late afternoon to blow the snow for more to gather afterwards.

The LORD God of the Bible in His Word has given all of us through time every chances to turn away from our sins. Sins which can be cleared, cleaned away if we only come to Him. Our sins can be washed away and then we are new and clean! When we choose to trust in Jesus, God's Son, to take our sins away--we are cleaned and renewed! Our life lived for Him is a joy and a peace for us!

Isaiah 1:16-18

“Wash yourselves, make yourselves clean;


Remove the evil of your deeds from My sight.


Cease to do evil,

Learn to do good;


Seek justice


Reprove the ruthless,


Defend the orphan,


Plead for the widow.

“Come now, and let us reason together,”


Says the Lord,


“Though your sins are as scarlet,


They will be as white as snow;


Though they are red like crimson,


They will be like wool."...

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Psalm 51:1-10

Be gracious to me, O God, 

according to Your lovingkindness;


According to the greatness of Your compassion 

blot out my transgressions.

 

Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity


And cleanse me from my sin.

For I know my transgressions,


And my sin is ever before me.

Against You, You only, I have sinned


And done what is evil in Your sight,


So that You are justified when You speak


And blameless when You judge.

Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity,


And in sin my mother conceived me.

Behold, You desire truth in the innermost being,


And in the hidden part You will make me know wisdom.

Purify me with hyssop, and I shall be clean;


Wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.

Make me to hear joy and gladness,


Let the bones which You have broken rejoice.

Hide Your face from my sins


And blot out all my iniquities.

Create in me a clean heart, O God,


And renew a steadfast spirit within me."...

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John 1

...29 "Behold, the Lamb of God 

who takes away the sin of the world!...

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A Life of Living and Learning Things

-PLUGGERS

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 A life well lived can be seen in our faces. When the LORD is our Savior we can stand tall and we can help others because He is in our lives.

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Thought Provoking

~Yellowstone FB 

Bison

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"Hard times create strong men. 

Strong men create good times. 

Good times create weak men. 

And, weak men create hard times."

-G. Michael Hopf, from Those Who Remain

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A Foundation in the LORD

-Internet

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Isaiah 28:16

..."Therefore thus says the Lord God,

“Behold, I am laying in Zion a stone, a tested stone,
A costly cornerstone for the foundation, firmly placed.
He who believes in it will not be disturbed."...

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Psalm 62:1-2,5-8, 11-12

My soul waits in silence for God only;


From Him is my salvation.

He only is my rock and my salvation,


My stronghold; 

I shall not be greatly shaken...

...My soul, wait in silence for God only,


For my hope is from Him.

He only is my rock and my salvation,


My stronghold; 

I shall not be shaken.

On God my salvation and my glory rest;


The rock of my strength, my refuge is in God.

Trust in Him at all times, 

O people;


Pour out your heart before Him;


God is a refuge for us...

...Once God has spoken;


Twice I have heard this:


That power belongs to God;

And lovingkindness is Yours, 

O Lord,..."

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1 Corinthians 3:10-11

..."According to the grace of God which was given to me, like a wise master builder I laid a foundation, and another is building on it. 

But each man must be careful how he builds on it.

For no man can lay a foundation other than the one which is laid, which is Jesus Christ."...

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No Snow Outside by Snowmen on the Counter

-2024-2025 season 

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Sheeples with Freedom

"When the people fear the government, 

there is tyranny; 

when the government fears the people, 

there is liberty."

-Thomas Jefferson

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God's Creation

-internet meme

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God's Protection of His people:

Psalm 91

He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High
Will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.


I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress,


My God, in whom I trust!”


For it is He who delivers you from the snare of the trapper


And from the deadly pestilence.


He will cover you with His pinions,


And under His wings you may seek refuge;

His faithfulness is a shield and a bulwark.


You will not be afraid of the terror by night,


Or of the arrow that flies by day;


Of the pestilence that stalks in darkness,


Or of the destruction that lays waste at noon.


A thousand may fall at your side


And ten thousand at your right hand,


But it shall not approach you.


You will only look on with your eyes


And see the recompense of the wicked.


For you have made the Lord, my refuge,


Even the Most High, your dwelling place.


No evil will befall you,


Nor will any plague come near your tent.

For He will give His angels charge concerning you,


To guard you in all your ways.


They will bear you up in their hands,


That you do not strike your foot against a stone.


You will tread upon the lion and cobra,


The young lion and the serpent you will trample down.

“Because he has loved Me, therefore I will deliver him;


I will set him securely on high, 

because he has known My name.


“He will call upon Me, and I will answer him;


I will be with him in trouble;


I will rescue him and honor him.


“With a long life I will satisfy him


And let him see My salvation.”

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Snow Sentry

-ROSE is ROSE

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Stresses and Storms

 -Yellowstone FB

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Sometimes the Lord's way is hard,

Leading through many stresses and storms;

But Satan's harsh touch is barred,

And God's character He surely forms.

Though you nearly tasted death,

You've learned how God sovereignly spares;

He renewed your life and breath,

Displaying how graciously He cares.

Yet today still unrevealed,

He has made for you a perfect plan;

Just follow the path He's willed,

And you'll soon become a godly man.

-James Reimann

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A Heart of JOY!

-Scotland FB

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"May we learn that 

in all the difficult places

 Gods takes us, 

He is giving us opportunities to

 exercise our faith 

in Him that will 

bring about blessed results 

and greatly glorify His name."

-Life of Praise,Streams in the Desert, 1/18

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"Only the soul that knows the mighty grief

Can know the mighty rapture.

Sorrows come to stretch out spaces 

in the heart for joy."

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God so Loved the World

John 3:16-21

“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.

For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world might be saved through Him.

He who believes in Him is not judged; he who does not believe has been judged already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.

This is the judgment, that the Light has come into the world, and men loved the darkness rather than the Light, for their deeds were evil.

For everyone who does evil hates the Light, and does not come to the Light for fear that his deeds will be exposed.

But he who practices the truth comes to the Light, so that his deeds may be manifested as having been wrought in God.”

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Glory to God!

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Ephesians 2:8-9

True Justice

-Swans, Yellowstone Winter, FB

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From Zechariah 7:9-10 which we should certainly heed:

“Thus has the Lord of hosts said, 

‘Dispense true justice

and practice kindness 

and compassion each to his brother; 

and do not oppress the widow 

or the orphan, 

the stranger 

or the poor; 

and do not devise evil in your hearts 

against one another.’

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The Divine Art of Comfort

-FB England 

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Isaiah 40:1

“Comfort, O comfort My people,” 

says your God."....

"Store up comfort. This was the prophet Isaiah's mission. 

The world is full of hurting and comfortless hearts. 

But before you will be competent for this lofty ministry, you must be trained. And your training is extremely costly, for to make it complete, you too must endure the same afflictions that are wringing countless hearts of tears and blood. 

Consequently, your own life becomes the hospital ward where you are taught the divine art of comfort. 

You will be wounded everywhere so that in the binding up of your wounds by the Great Physician, you may learn how to render first aid to the wounded everywhere. 

Do you wonder why you are having to experience some great sorrow?

Over the next ten years you will find many others afflicted in the same way. You will tell them how you suffered and were comforted. 

As the story unfolds, God will apply the anesthetic He once used on you to them. Then in the eager look followed by the gleam of hope that chases the shadow of despair from the soul, you will know why you were afflicted. 

And you will bless God for the discipline that filled your life with such a treasure of experience and helpfulness.

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Streams in the Desert, January 11

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"God comforts us not to make us comfortable,

 but to make us comforters" 

-John Henry Jowett

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I now really know the why!

Praises to the LORD God Almighty!

I have grown up in Him!

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Uncertain Weather

 

Lord, lift me up and let me stand; By faith, on Heaven's table land

-internet

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 Higher Ground

I'm pressing on the upward way,

New heights I'm gaining every day;

Still praying as I onward bound,

Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.

My heart has no desire to stay

Where doubts arise and fears dismay;

Tho' some may dwell where these abound,

My pray'r, my aim is higher ground.

I want to live above the world,

Though Satan's darts at me are hurled;

For faith has caught the joyful sound,

The song of saints on higher ground.

I want to scale the utmost height,

And catch a gleam of glory bright;

But still I'll pray till Heav'n I've found,

Lord, lead me on to higher ground.

Refrain:

Lord, lift me up and let me stand,

By faith, on Heaven's table land;

A higher plane than I have found;

Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.

by Johnson Oatman, Jr.

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