Come on in and have a cup of coffee...
This is the last day of November. It is very cold here in Ohio. I am trying to adjust to the quick drop in temperature.
We have just come through the wonderful Thanksgiving time and tomorrow will start our celebrations for the Christmas Season. These are two of my most favorite times of year because we take time to really be thankful for our blessings and we remember anew the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ our Lord.
Coffee With Connie
I have a family blog that I started because I couldn't access this blog. I didn't know a lot about blogging even back in the spring of 2007,but I knew even less when I started Coffee With Connie in 2006. I have learned so much and try to do blogging that will interest people. People do not like to read long entries online and they definitely do not like boring. Sometimes, when I'm in a hurry, I will post boring things, but I try not to do that. Although, I want to post what interests me...because it is my blog.
I've separated the link between the two blogs because I want to take this one in a different direction and I want my family blog to remain a family journal which could possibly bore those that do not know me. I want this one to become what I intended, a discussion of daily events, products or whatever can be discussed over coffee. And, I just figured out how to make them separate entities.
I have a family blog that I started because I couldn't access this blog. I didn't know a lot about blogging even back in the spring of 2007,but I knew even less when I started Coffee With Connie in 2006. I have learned so much and try to do blogging that will interest people. People do not like to read long entries online and they definitely do not like boring. Sometimes, when I'm in a hurry, I will post boring things, but I try not to do that. Although, I want to post what interests me...because it is my blog.
I've separated the link between the two blogs because I want to take this one in a different direction and I want my family blog to remain a family journal which could possibly bore those that do not know me. I want this one to become what I intended, a discussion of daily events, products or whatever can be discussed over coffee. And, I just figured out how to make them separate entities.
"Yes, it is a press, certainly, but a press from which shall flow in inexhaustible streams, the most abundant and most marvelous liquor that has ever flowed to relieve the thirst of men! Through it , God will spread His Word. A spring of truth shall flow from it: like a new star it shall scatter the darkness of ignorance, and cause a light heretofore unknown to shine amongst men." Johannes Gutenberg
The printing of the Gutenberg Bible which was the light of God's word to the world.
Bless the Lord
I like this scripture at this Thanksgiving season because it reminds of all that God has done for us and our many blessings.
Psalm 103: 1-22
1Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.
2Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:
3Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;
4Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies;
5Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle's.
6The LORD executeth righteousness and judgment for all that are oppressed.
7He made known his ways unto Moses, his acts unto the children of Israel.
8The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.
9He will not always chide: neither will he keep his anger for ever.
10He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities.
11For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him.
12As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us.
13Like as a father pitieth his children, so the LORD pitieth them that fear him.
14For he knoweth our frame; he remembereth that we are dust.
15As for man, his days are as grass: as a flower of the field, so he flourisheth.
16For the wind passeth over it, and it is gone; and the place thereof shall know it no more.
17But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children's children;
18To such as keep his covenant, and to those that remember his commandments to do them.
19The LORD hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all.
20Bless the LORD, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word.
21Bless ye the LORD, all ye his hosts; ye ministers of his, that do his pleasure.
22Bless the LORD, all his works in all places of his dominion: bless the LORD, O my soul.
I like this scripture at this Thanksgiving season because it reminds of all that God has done for us and our many blessings.
Psalm 103: 1-22
1Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.
2Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:
3Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;
4Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies;
5Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle's.
6The LORD executeth righteousness and judgment for all that are oppressed.
7He made known his ways unto Moses, his acts unto the children of Israel.
8The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.
9He will not always chide: neither will he keep his anger for ever.
10He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities.
11For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him.
12As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us.
13Like as a father pitieth his children, so the LORD pitieth them that fear him.
14For he knoweth our frame; he remembereth that we are dust.
15As for man, his days are as grass: as a flower of the field, so he flourisheth.
16For the wind passeth over it, and it is gone; and the place thereof shall know it no more.
17But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children's children;
18To such as keep his covenant, and to those that remember his commandments to do them.
19The LORD hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all.
20Bless the LORD, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word.
21Bless ye the LORD, all ye his hosts; ye ministers of his, that do his pleasure.
22Bless the LORD, all his works in all places of his dominion: bless the LORD, O my soul.
Involvement & Commitment
The difference between 'involvement' and 'commitment' is like an eggs-and-ham breakfast: the chicken was 'involved' - the pig was 'committed'.
This Thanksgiving season, I want to become more committed to sharing the message of the gospel and encourage the world around me that there is hope, love and salvation in accepting Christ as Savior and serving Him.
God Bless and Have a Good Day!
The difference between 'involvement' and 'commitment' is like an eggs-and-ham breakfast: the chicken was 'involved' - the pig was 'committed'.
This Thanksgiving season, I want to become more committed to sharing the message of the gospel and encourage the world around me that there is hope, love and salvation in accepting Christ as Savior and serving Him.
God Bless and Have a Good Day!
"Whoso dispiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded." Proverbs 13:13
Come on in, pull up a chair and have a cup of coffee and we will discuss God's word.
There are voices in the world today that tell us what is and is not right about God and His word, but they do not read it. They just go from hearsay or their own thoughts. That's kinda like going to someone that wants to operate on you and take out your appendix, but he has not studied how to be a doctor and he does not know how to take out an appendix.
You can't really discuss something sensibly unless you read it. God gave us his word to read and learn by.
This thanksgiving season is a good time to start reading God's word and find out what he says about salvation and how to live. The Bible is the greatest book ever written!
The Thanksgiving season is upon us and we have so much to be thankful for. Some people will be celebrating Thanksgiving this weekend and others at different days all through the week. Many will be on the road this week. The important thing is to be with those we care about and be thankful for what we have.
It is good to settle down and Thank God for all that He has given us.
Grab a cup of coffee and sit a spell...
My Grandmother Martha would say this and laugh. She loved family and loved to laugh. She had some Irish in her blood so that might contribute to her fondness of laughter.
It's a nice cold November day. It was quite windy earlier, but that has died down and now it is just calm. Looks like it might rain soon. The weather hasn't been anything to complain about when it comes to degrees. We didn't get a lot of rain, but it has rained recently to make up for some of our earlier loss here in Ohio.
The leaves are dropping fast, but I do think in a more cool October and November, they would have dropped sooner. Can't complain!
Knockout Rose Still Blooming
My Knockout rose is still blooming. That is one thing I like about this rose. It just blooms and blooms. It is my last rose to bloom. It is not unusual for it to bloom up into November. I do have it in a little bit of protected area, but I am not sure that would make it bloom this late.
Next year, I plan to plant one more out in the open. We will see how they bloom in an unprotected area. If they bloom this late out in the open and can go through the early frosts, I'll recommend them to everyone. It is one of my most favorite roses anyway!
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