My third post today---and it's all good!

Thought ya'll might like to see what we enjoy occasionally for a Saturday evening outing. It is that time of year when seafood is becoming plentiful. My man was hungry so I thought I would treat him to something that I do not fix at home because the way it makes my house smell. Grease--can't stand it. Reminds me of being back in the restaurant business. But the food that comes out of the grease-----you just have to taste it. Mmmmmm--good!
We ordered three dishes--too much food. One was a seafood boat--a bread boat filled with oysters, shrimp and catfish. One was just shrimp--could have done with out this one. And then Keith ordered a fillet topped with sauted crab and mushrooms--the flavor was great.
The restaurant we went to was MORTONS, they are located across the street from the river. It is in the beautiful little town of Madisonville.
Wish you could have been with us----- you would have loved it. We love when people come into town because we eat things that we do not tend to eat all the time.
Have a great Lords day!

Beautiful and Inspiring

Someone sent me a beautiful e-card from Day Spring Cards. It is incredible and it will lift your heart. Please go over and check it out! Dayspring
Once you get there click on Christian Music cards and then you will see a little church that says Celebrating Jesus With You--a song By Rebecka St James. Sorry I could not figure out how to get you right to the card.

DO YOU CARE?

Keith Green

The music that is playing on my site is by Keith Green. He passed away in the early 80's while I was in high school. His music touched my heart in ways that I will never be able to explain. He was willing to stand up and speak the truth in a way that made me want to stand up and say, "YES, preach it brother". It was a truth that screamed--WAKE UP!
This song makes me step back and take a look at what I consider to be, the important things. Things that consume my thoughts and feelings. While the things that Jesus said were important-- just seem to float lazily on by.
I want to be consumed by the job we were left here to do. My thoughts are often consumed by things of God. Maybe sometimes consumed too much by what He has not finished in my life.
This weekend and the week coming up we'll choose to focus on the greatest event in the history of this world. The death and the resurrection of our MASTER.
We are living in a world that is floating on a stream that is leading straight to a "fall" that will end in the pit. I want to say to myself, "What is your problem? Don't you see? Don't you care?"
The message we preach with our lives is not a message of hate--it is a message of LOVE. A love that was so strong that it's reaching out could not be stopped by anyone or anything.
This week I can not count how many blogs I have come across where women were going through serious bouts with pain or anger.
If that is our lives, and we make it through because we have a family of believers who care and love us----how do they make it without what we have. Not only do we have "family" but we have the precious love of our Daddy God in Heaven. And, when we choose to look up, we see Him still, arms outstretched waiting to enfold us in His loving arms. We know He hurts when we hurt.
Do they know they have that waiting for them. No, the Christian walk is not easy---but like one in training, each day we should be getting more like our Father. The author and finisher of our Faith.
Let's let our lives this week leave little trails ----that when followed-- lead people back to our Savior.
DO YOU CARE?
That is the bottom line.
The message is a two edged sword--it cuts the user and the one it is used on.
Take Jesus with you this week.
Go With Jesus!

Just a little nonsense--Found on Office Spam

What to do in a Terrorist Attack

The US government has a new website, http://www.ready.gov. displaying public service symbols for terrorism readiness, in the tradition of the old "duck and cover" campaigns after WWII. The fun thing is that these pictures are so ambiguous they could mean anything! Here are a few guesses about what they mean:

If you have set yourself on fire, do not run

If you spot terrorism, blow your anti-terrorism whistle. If you are bald, yell really loud.

If you spot a terrorist arrow, pin it against the wall with your shoulder

If you are sprayed with an unknown substance, stand and think about it instead of seeing a doctor.

Use your flashlight to lift the walls right off of you!

The proper way to eliminate smallpox is to wash with soap, water and at least one armless hand.

Michael Jackson is a terrorist. If you spot this smooth criminal with dead, dead eyes, run away.

Hurricanes, animal corpses and the biohazard symbol have a lot in common. Think about it.

Be on the lookout for terrorists with pinkeye and leprosy. Also, they tend to rub their hands together manically.

If a door is closed, karate chop it open.

If your building collapses, cower under a desk and kiss your butt goodbye.

Try to absorb as much of the radiation as possible with your groin region. After 5 minutes and 12 seconds, however, you may become sterile

After exposure to radiation it is important to consider that you may have mutated to gigantic dimensions: watch your head.

If you've become a radiation mutant with a deformed hand, remember to close the window. No one wants to see that mess.

If you hear the Backstreet Boys, Michael Bolton or Yanni on the radio, it is a psychological terror attack. Cower in the corner or run like hell.

If your lungs and stomach start talking, stand with your arms akimbo until they stop.

Austin is radioactive, move to Houston

If you are trapped under falling debris, conserve oxygen by not farting.

If you lose a contact lens during a chemical attack, do not stop to look for it.

Do not drive a station wagon if a power pole is protruding from the hood.

A one-inch thick piece of plywood should be sufficient protection against radiation. Always carry one!

Office Spam

March 07, 2007

Only in Louisiana

For everyone who has endured inept, govt bureacracy.

Only in Louisiana - you have to love this lawyer - It's too good not to share!

Everyone who has ever bought a house will enjoy this. A New Orleans lawyer sought an FHA loan for a client who lost his house in Hurricane Katrina and wanted to rebuild. He was told the loan would be granted if he could prove satisfactory title to the parcel of property being offered as collateral. The title to the property dated back to 1803, which took the Lawyer three months to track down. After sending the information to the FHA, he received the following reply:

(Actual letter):
"Upon review of your letter adjoining your client's loan application, we note that the request is supported by an Abstract of Title. While we compliment the able manner in which you have prepared and presented the application, we must point out that you have only cleared title to the proposed collateral property back to 1803. Before final approval can be accorded, it will be necessary to clear the title back to its origin."

Annoyed, the lawyer responded as follows:

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(Actual Letter):
"Your letter regarding title in Case No. 189156 has been received. I note that you wish to have title extended further than the 194 years covered by the present application. I was unaware that any educated person in this country, particularly those working in the property area, would not know that Louisiana was purchased, by the U.S., from France in 1803, the year of origin identified in our application. For the edification of uninformed FHA bureaucrats, the title to the land prior to U.S. ownership was obtained from France, which had acquired it by Right of Conquest from Spain. The land came into the possession of Spain by Right of Discovery made in the year 1492 by a sea captain named Christopher Columbus, who had been granted the privilege of seeking a new route to India by the Spanish monarch, Isabella.

The good queen, Isabella, being a pious woman and almost as careful about titles as the FHA, took the precaution of securing the blessing of the Pope before she sold her jewels to finance Columbus ' expedition. Now the Pope, as I am sure you may know, is the emissary of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, and God, it is commonly accepted, created this world. Therefore, I believe it is safe to presume that God also made that part of the world called Louisiana. God, therefore, would be the owner of origin and His origins date back to before the beginning of time, the world as we know it, AND the FHA. I hope you find God's original claim to be satisfactory. Now, may we have our loan?"

He got the loan.

Identity Theft

This past week we found out that someone was spending money out of my husbands business account. He is the owner- so he knew it was not him. The bank called and asked Him if he was aware of the spending trend. He told then no, someone was using his card. They had spent almost 500 in just a few days. He checked his wallet--he did not realize that his card had been stolen. And the surprise-- the card was still in his wallet. We are aware these days that there are many different ways to get card information. God Knows.
Our thanks to the bank that they recognized that this type of spending was not normal for this account. The card was canceled and the thief has still not been found.

God started talking to me about the spiritual application behind this incident. The world has all of a sudden become aware of the fact that identity theft is becoming a popular past time for some sick individuals. But, in truth it has been taking place for thousands of years.
As a child of God or a Christian--Satan is always about the business of stealing our true identity. He uses the world around us to try and change us from our life as a "little Christ" into something that points to him instead.Then our lives, like a credit card--become his vehicle to get where he wants to go. He takes away what is stored up and available for all of us as Christians.
With every action , he takes away our right to peace and joy and in its place he leaves us with a back log of guilt and things that we must get sorted out.
Now, if we have been keeping an on going close relationship with the Spirit of God, He like the bank can let us know that the activity taking place in our lives is not matching up with our normal activity. It is then up to us to evaluate what the Spirit is showing us.
Because my husband worked with the Bank on the issue of the theft-----they did not make him pay the five hundred dollars. They credited his account and his account was back to normal.
When we go to God about our account and get things right with Him--He fixes our account(clears the debt) and gives us back the peace and joy that was taken. Once again we move forward in our righteousness.

Do you know if you identity in Christ is being stolen?


Here are some areas or situations that can promote identity theft for Christians:

1. T.V. programs that do not honor the guidelines that are set for us by God in the ten commandments.
2. Books that draw our heart away from God to this world and it's desires.
3. Talk from others that pollute our way of thinking.
4. And if what you are involved in is not-- true,noble,right,pure,lovely,admirable,excellent or praiseworthy---you should not be letting the touch or inter the temple of God. That is US.

According to Philippians 4:8-9--if you stay away from things and do not think on things that do not fall in these guidelines----"THE PEACE OF GOD WILL BE WITH YOU".

NOBODY LIKES A THIEF------------DON"T LET SATAN STEAL YOU IDENTITY TODAY

A MEME OF THREES

Here are a few more things about me( Oh my goodness I just had a light bulb moment! That is why it is called MEME! Sorry folks usually I am not so slow) If you participate and put it on your blog make sure you go over to Junk In The Trunk and give her a link. This came from Deena at Junk In The Trunk.

Things I am scared of:
1. Big Outdoor Roaches
2. Never having a house to live in. Ha Ha J
3. House catching on fire

Things that Make me Laugh:
1. My husband
2. My girls
3. My self

Things I Love:
1. God
2. My hubby & family
3. FOOD!

Things I Hate:
1. Paying Bills
2. Being a size 16
3. Being weighed at the dr.'s office (Thank you --Deena)

Things I Don’t Understand:
1. Why people don’t hurt when others hurt
2. Why I do the things I don’t want to do
3. Why God does not just zap us.

Things On My Desk: (table)
1. Blank cards
2. A flower from Julia
3. Peanuts

Things I am Doing Right Now:
1. This meme
2. This meme
3. Thinking of what I should be doing

Things I Want To Do Before I Die:
1. Take my husband on a special trip He did not know about
2. Have my writings put together in a book for my kids
3. Learn what God wants me to learn

Things I Can Do:
1. Make a fantastic meal
2. Teach
3. Make people feel loved

Things I Can’t Do:
1. Sew
2. Ice skate
3. Make jam

Things You Should Listen To:
1. The Word of God
2. The police telling you to stop
3. The fire alarm

Things You Should Never Listen To:
1. Negatives talkers
2. Satan and his peons
3. gossip

Things I’d Like To Learn:
1. How to not give advice so readily (keep my mouth shut)
2. Create my own blog look--David --hint, hint
3. How to read Greek and Hebrew

Favorite Foods:
1. Anything with vanilla
2. Mexican
3. Seafood

Shows I Watched As A Kid:
1. The Walton’s
2. Gilligan’s Island
3. Million Dollar Man

A Pure Heart

One of my favorite verses in the Bible is, Matthew 5:8.
It is my goal....the pure in heart will see God. There are times in my walk when I do not "see" Him, I am not even aware of His presence. And it would be truthful to admit that sometimes my heart is not pure.
But, it has become almost an obsession, I really do want to see Him.
I want to be aware of his presence, wrapped up in all that He is.
To feel the heaviness of Him in the quiet of my room.
You know that sense that you can hardly breathe because the fullness of Him is everywhere.
So--what brings those moments on?
A pure heart?
A pur--suing heart?
If we search for Him with all our heart----- He will be found.
How does that happen?
We must put aside or away from us all those things that distract us from having a pure heart. Only I know what some of those things are. Yes, there are some things, like the programs I watch, the books I read, the conversations I have both out loud and in my mind, that I know dirty my heart.
God is pure. He will allow only what is pure to touch Him. Sometimes I have gotten into the sweetness of His presence by loving on Him. You know --talking to Him about His goodness and how I long for Him---worship.
But--if my heart has been out playing in the filth of this world and then I come "home" and try to love on Jesus with that heart--He is not going to let me touch Him.
If I have let aggravation rule my heart--He is not going to let me touch Him.
A pure heart.
A heart that is wholly devoted to Him.
A heart that searches hard after Him and His ways.
Theses are the things that are going to open the heavens and let me see Him.
I want to see him.
To sit at His feet and wash His feet with my tears.
To sit at His feet and look into His eyes as He teaches me.
Just call me Mary.
It is why I do the things I do and Don't to some of the things I have left behind.
They are not beneficial in getting me to my goal.
TO SEE HIS FACE.
And something that I think is a real important tie in for all this-------
No man shall see His face and live.
So--what if I am already dead. Can a dead woman see His face?
(No I am not talking about in the coffin dead)
Then I want to die. Each and every day with a heart that is pure---I want to die.
I'll never know when He might be planning a visit.
I don't want to miss seeing Him, because my house is dirty.
How about YOU?

All in one quote

I was over reading at Fruit In Season and I read this quote. It is fantastic. I should be posted on the walls of our house and the windows of our cars. And if anyone would dare--on the insides of our eyelids. Although if our eyes were shut I think that would defeat the whole purpose. Anyhoooo--it is something I think we could ponder on.

"Every time you make a choice you are turning the central part of you, the part of you that chooses, into something a little different from what it was before...either into a creature that is in harmony with God,...or into one that is in a state of war with God. Each of us at each moment is progressing to the one state or the other."

C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity

Thank you Jesus that I did not end the day yesterday at war with you or anyone else (that I know of). I want my life to be in harmony with Him. How about you? God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble. I'm thinking I don't want to be resisted by God--I want to be standing on His side of the line.
Thank you God for new mercies every morning.

BTW--womens group went good--we enjoyed our coffee and cream cheese, strawberries and bagels.

Has anybody out there been hearing the story of Mary and Martha lately??????????????????
I have heard it 4 times from different sources in less than a week. Think there is a message there? It is almost begining to get funny. And the girls in group are starting to notice too. Someone called me after group today and told me she had just finished her devotions and guess who was in it? Hmmmmmmm--think God is trying to tell us something.

Momma Birds

I was over at Wholly Devoted reading about taking time apart to spend with God just for yourself. If you are like me you might have two Bible studies going, a few things at church to prepare for and of course the time spent blogging. But I can do all this stuff and still feel empty.
So while at Deena's site a thought hit me.
We all know that a mother bird is responsible for feeding her babies. She goes and finds the food. Might break it down a little bit so it is not too much for her little ones. Then she gives to them what she has brought back to the nest.
NOW if she always gives everything that she got to the little ones-------she would die.
She must feed herself first or she will get weak and won't be there to help take care of the young ones.
Hmmmmmmm! So all you Momma birds---don't forget to eat. Take a little of the WORD and eat it yourself. It will give you strength needed to take care of those God has entrusted to you.

Love you guys!
GO With Jesus

Thanks Girls! The Sun WILL come up tomorrow!

My God is so incredible! He can take women who have never met, who would probably not recognize one another in a crowd. Let them meet by words and bind their hearts as if they have known each other for life. He used words and a maw maw's shoulder - to wrap His arms around me as if He were here in person.
I love you guys! I hope you believe me. And not with that stuffy religious love either. i love you with that tear stained, running nose, mascara running type of love. Get the picture?
Thank you for walking with me along this road God has us on.
Now like at the Academy Award shows---
First I would like to thank my God for getting me here; next my parents for planting the seeds of truth; next my dear husband who took me to Olive garden for dinner(maybe he was afraid he was not going to get dinner? No, baby I know you were being sweet!); Next, I would like to thank Linda who left her country abode to hug my neck; and of course all you sweet ones who sent me emails to firmly encourage me toward what i know to be right---D, Tracy,Deena,eph2810, Bunny girl,Crown Laid Down, Shirley Miller and and if I have forgotten any please for give me. Thank you also to the one who invented blogdom without this invention non of us would be here to listen and love. (start of music playing -meaning my time is almost up) Thank all of you who were lead by God today. I do not believe in coincidences! He makes all things good in his time. (beautiful girl is now coming over to gently but firmly try to get me off stage) Now me throwing kisses and the music swells and the next blog announcer takes their place.
Love to you all.
P.S. We have a new company coming over tomorrow at 10:30 to view our well. Theses guys are the commercial guys. The big guns are coming to town! Do I hear the Hallelujah chorus beginning?

My third post today!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Be Warned it is not pretty!

First let me say--I don't want to cause anyone to stumble. So------if your not in a secure spot-------warning-----i'm about to release some pressure. Here goes, better back up because this has been building for awhile. And for those of you who just knew I was perfect--i'm about to prove you wrong!
First---how much is enough? I give up! Uncle! You got me! What do I need to say to make it stop?
First the storm--and my house that was left broken.
Next--it took forever to get it taken down and all the mess with permits.
The neighbor who thought he could stop the whole process by making us tear down our shed and move it 20 feet. You don't even want to know how long i had to process that one with God.
Then all the problems with our son--having my guts ripped out and trying to keep moving.
Gaining back 12 of the pounds I had lost--because i didn't let God help me handle the stress.
Having to the ask our son to move out. Can't even go there.
The well guy who got us into a huge mess and then told us he could not handle the problem.
The next 3 big well guys who told us they could not handle the problem.
Problems with people at church. (Now resolved but part of the problem)
Too much on my plate-and no one willing to take some.
This morning the septic pipe on our trailer broke ----so I went to try and find a new one. The first place I went did not have one. When i was getting ready to leave a woman stop ed me, asking me if I would be willing to buy some candy-I told her no thank you but gave her some money-she said God will bless you. Then trying not to hit her i backed up straight into a pole that could not be seen. I broke my back light and scratched my paint.
Then had to go to two more places before i found the part we needed. Only to get home and find out that it was the wrong part and my hubby wanted me to go to Hammond (half hour away) to get a new part. I lost it.
Then my darling husband asked if I wanted Him to go and get me some ice cream or better yet a pack of cigarette's. Now I know he was joking but that is how bad it was. I used to smoke and in the past when things got bad that is where I would go.
Now I am supposed to be getting ready for group tomorrow and i am a mess.
And I am sooooooo angry.
How much is enough?
My husband said evidently not yet.
He has so much on his plate running a business and all.
And the sump pump that is draining the water out of the hole--it quit working this morning.
Yes, i know I should be strong. And I have been. But.......................Uncle.
So just let me say this out LOUD.

SATAN YOU AND YOUR LITTLE NIMCUMPOOKS ARE NOT GOING TO WIN. THINGS MAY LOOK REAL BAD RIGHT NOW BUT MY GOD HAS NOT LEFT ME. HE PROMISED THAT HE WOULD FIGHT FOR ME. I HAVE BEEN LIVING A RIGHTEOUS LIFE. I AM NOT BEING DISCIPLINED BECAUSE OF A LIFE OF SIN. I AM NOT GOING TO CURSE GOD AND DIE. SO YOU JUST GIVE IT ALL YOU'VE GOT. MY GOD WILL MAKE YOUR TRAGEDY LOOK LIKE A BROKEN FINGER NAIL. BECAUSE IN THE END WHEN HE PULLS OUT THE BIG GUNS--AND HE WILL- YOU ARE GOING DOWN!
AND I DO MEAN THE LITERALLY!

Sorry for any of those who were innocent bystanders.
I'll be better I promise!

Not a Susie Home Maker--but here goes!

It is that time of year again.
The smell of sweet fruit in the air. And time for all kinds of mouth watering temptations How about some Louisiana Strawberries? Strawberry shortcake, chocolate covered strawberries, whipped cream and strawberries and what I chose to do --strawberry jam. Time for some bagels and cream cheese topped by a little sweet jam.
And why the little burst of susie homemaker? Well, as you know Wednesday, is the day of my womens group. It also happens to be the birthday of Mrs Jean. Now if you have every seen a ray of sun shine--that's Mrs Jean. She loves to talk and she loves us girls. She has a smile that is so sweet and I love to see her walk in the door.
So, how many of us have reached that special day and it really was not so special after all? So-- my goal is to make sure that my girls at least get noticed in group and feel special that day. Tomorrow we will have bagels, cream cheese and fresh strawberry jam. And then I got a little gift certificate for Mrs Jean from my favorite store. And then, since I did not can the jam, I have a little jar of jam for each of the girls to take home. Any one want to come to group?
I have posted a picture below of my favorite store. It is like being in the restaurant business all over again-without the stress. I can find all kinds of neat things to experiment with and they have great coffee. Wednesday morning we are going to try-Georgia Pecan. Yesterday I found a new product for me --a new vanilla product! (Pssssst- I put some in the strawberry jam!) Vanilla makes everything better.
Well, almost everything--please don't put it on my steak.
Well, it is time to go and study to show myself approved. Have a great day and remember--Go With God!


Think she'll like her gift card? Hint, Hint!

Gotta Have That Morning Cup!

You Know You've Had Too Much Coffee When . . .
* You can type sixty words a minute with your feet.
* Instant coffee takes too long.
* You chew on other people's fingernails.
* You answer the door, before people knock.
* You sleep with your eyes open.
* You go to sleep, just so you can wake up and smell the coffee.
* You don't even wait for the water to boil anymore.
* You're the employee of the month at Starbucks - and you don't even work there. * * You help your dog chase its tail.
* You lick your coffeepot clean.
* You go to AA meetings just for the free coffee.
* You're so wired you pick up FM radio.
* You have a picture of your coffee mug, on your coffee mug.

I think some us of us know who would be employee of the month at Starbucks!
Good Morning Beth!
I'll write more later. After I finish my first cup!

In Memory of My Hero

Leo Humphrey
HOME GOING
March 26, 2006

Today I wanted to post about a man that meant a lot to me and many other people. I first met Leo when I was a little girl. My Dad had the pleasure going to seminary with Leo and working with Him in a coffee house in the French Quarter of New Orleans.
Leo, had a special way of making every person he met feel like they were someone special and that they were loved. He had a heart for the Lord and he wanted everyone to know God and that God loved them. It was not unusual for Him to witness to the telephone operator while she was helping him or the waitress bringing him the coffee he loved so much.
He was led by God to start ministering in other areas of the world- even if it was during war time or times of civil unrest. I am sure his family missed having him at home,
but they let him go.
I got to take my first mission trip with him and his wife Loyce, just a few weeks before he went home to be with his Lord. We had an amazing time in San Salvador. I got to see the market places he so loved and got to witness to the people that had stolen a piece of his heart so long ago. He loved people and people loved him. He made me feel like I was his good friend. The day before he went home I got to talk to him for a long time on the phone. We talked about the trip and how he would like for me to come with them to other areas.
He was trying to share his passion--and I loved him for that.
He was hard headed at times (Loyce can tell you about that) but we all loved him.
I heard two days later from Loyce that Leo, had gone home. My heart and the hearts of many others were crushed. But, he had completed his task and His father took him home.
Loyce, is helping continue the ministry they worked so hard at together. It now has a new director, Steve Kern. He has a huge heart for the people but I guess I will always think of GOOD NEWS IN ACTION as Leo's ministry. Pray for them as they reach out to the people of El Salvador and the surrounding areas.
And most of all pray for Loyce and Jill as they remember their husband and father
on his home going day.
Loyce, thank you for continuing to fight the good fight.
Leo would be so proud of you!

Make My Monday with Mrs Nufon

Well as you can see its cum around agin. And if yur lookin behind already you might be needin a little sumthin to prod those lips into a smilin position. So sit back an lets see if we can enjoy a little humor in a sitiation we all should be experiencin once a year. And if yur not--shame on ya. We got ta take care of these temples the good Lord gave us. Pick up that phone and make it right today!
And by the way this ul not be sumthin you'll be wanting to put on yur church bulletin on the next Lords day. And I think that'll be rel clear soon enuff.

As a new, young MD doing his residency in OB, I was quite embarrassed when performing female pelvic exams. To cover my embarrassment I had unconsciously formed a habit of whistling softly. The middle-aged lady upon whom I was performing this exam suddenly burst out laughing and further embarrassing me. I looked up from my work and sheepishly said, "I'm sorry. Was I tickling you?" She replied, "No doctor, but the song you were whistling was, "I wish I was an Oscar Meyer Wiener".
Dr. Wouldn't submit his name

(Can't blame him!)

Now we will be wantin to give a particular web page a little credit. If ya found a little humor this mornin ya might wanna go on over to Office Spam an see if ya can find anything else ta grin about.
And now girls I hate ta be cuttin this short but i must be movin along. Remember that a merry heart is good for you and those who are blessed enuff to be around ya.
Ya'll be good now and don't furget ta--------- GO WITH JESUS!

We want to give credit to Jeff Larson. Click on the comic and you'll be taken to his site.

Dinner on the gound--and you know you're down south!

Church is over and it is time for everyone to enjoy the food that has been prepared. Fried chicken, ham, potato salad, baked bean, salad, garlic bread, jambalaya, dressing,barbecue pork, baked chicken, etc. And then there is the dessert table--we won't go there. But it was good. It is amazing the noise as everyone is getting their plate and drink and then--the silence falls as we all dig in. Children get quiet and for a brief moment are still. You can guarantee they won't linger because they want to get to the dessert table first.
Dinner on the grounds is the fourth Sunday in the month. So if you are going to be in the area stop by and join us for dinner on the grounds.

I just had to post this. This is Johnny, and I was happy today to have him offer to help us women on the clean up crew. That's my kind of man--he's a keeper Sweetie. What a man! And of course I have to mention there were a few other male helpers, like our pastor who actually took care of the garbage cans. YES, God is raising up some gentlemen in the South.
We love our men!

LET'S GO TO THE HOUSE OF THE LORD!

Thought ya'll might like to see where I am going today.
Like David, I say , It is good to go unto the house of the Lord. I have all my stuff together for the young girls Sunday school class and all my food is ready for dinner on the grounds. We woke up this morning to the smell of barbecue(It had slow cooked all night)--not the best smell in the morning. But, it was soon replaced by bacon, scrambled eggs and cinnamon rolls --our every Sunday morning breakfast. So now it is time for me to grab a shower and find something to wear. We go casual at our church. Part of the reason I like it so much. The people are down to earth. We are coming for a word from God and not for a fashion show. So I pull out my jeans and a comfortable shirt and that will be that.
So have a great day at God's house and I am sure I will talk to you later this afternoon. Maybe I will post a picture of our country spread. Be blessed. I thank God for opening you ears and heart this morning to hear His word. May it sink deep into the inner core of your bones and bring health. May all your pastors dance today.
GO WITH JESUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!