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Psalms 73:23-26
23 I still belong to you;
  you hold my right hand.
24 You guide me with your counsel,
  leading me to a glorious destiny.
25 Whom have I in heaven but you?
  I desire you more than anything on earth.
26 My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak,
  but God remains the strength of my heart;
  he is mine forever.
Be Reconciled!!

2 Corinthians 5:18-20 (New King James Version)

18 Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation, 19 that is, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not imputing their trespasses to them, and has committed to us the word of reconciliation.
20 Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God.
Are you salty enough?

Salt is my favorite seasoning! I eat it on almost everything. You would laugh at some of the expressions I get when I start sprinkling this little white stuff. I have had complete strangers come over to my table and tell me how salt is not good for you! (more than once!)
Salt adds flavoring, acts as a perservative, melts coldness, and heals wounds. It is a very appropriate description of the believers in their relationship to the world in which they live.
Matthew 5:13 “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men.
Mark 9:50 Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, how can you make it salty again? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with each other.”
Colossians 4:6 Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.
Pedometers are addicting!!

I went walking with some friends (Marietta and Susie) today. As I got out of my vehicle I realized I didn’t have my pedometer. I started to panic and get the shakes! I can not walk without my pedometer! It wouldn’t count against the total number of steps that I need for the day! My friend, Marietta came out to meet me and I told her I didn’t have my pedometer. She says to me, “Aw, it’s hardly worth it if you don’t have a pedometer.” I don’t remember what it was like to walk without one! This is not just an ordinary pedometer. It talks to me. It tells me how many minutes I have been walking, how far I have walked and most importantly how many calories I have burned!
By His Wounds….Mac Powell of Third Day

He was pierced for our transgressions
He was crushed for our sins
The punishment that brought us peace was upon Him
And by His wounds, by His wounds we are healed

He was pierced for our transgressions
He was crushed for our sins
The punishment that brought us peace was upon Him
And by His wounds, by His wounds we are healed

We are healed by Your sacrifice
And the life that You gave
We are healed for You paid the price
By Your grace we are saved
We are saved

He was pierced for our transgressions
And crushed for our sins
The punishment that brought us peace was upon Him
And by His wounds, by His wounds we are healed

We are healed by Your sacrifice
And the life that You gave
We are healed for You paid the price
By Your grace we are saved
We are saved

He was pierced for our transgressions
He was crushed for our sins
The punishment that brought us peace was upon Him
And by His wounds, by His wounds we are healed
And by His wounds, by His wounds

What can wash away my sin?
Nothing but the blood of Jesus
For Me…..

From Joshua and Jesse!!
JERUSALEM OBITUARIES – 33 AD
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Jesus Christ, 33, of Nazareth, died Friday on Mount Calvary, also known as Golgotha, the place of the skull. Betrayed by the apostle Judas, Jesus was crucified by the Romana, by the order of Pontius Pilate. The causes of death were crucifixion, extreme exhaustion, severe torture and loss of blood.

Jesus Christ, as descendant of Abraham, was a member of the house of David. He was the Son of the late Joseph, Carpenter of Nazareth, and Mary, His devoted mother. Jesus was born in a stable in the city of Bethlehem, Judea. He is survived by His mother, Mary, His faithful Apostles, numerous disciples and many other followers.

Jesus was self educated and spent most of His adult life working as a Teacher. Jesus also occasionally worked as a Medical Doctor and it is reported that He healed many patients. Up until the time of His death, Jesus was teaching and sharing the Good News, healing the sick, touching the lonely, feeding the hungry, and helping the poor.

Jesus was most noted for telling Parables about His Father’s Kingdom, and performing miracles, such as feeding over 5,000 people with only five loaves of bread and two fish, and healing a man who was born blind. One the day before His death, He held a Last Supper, celebrating the Passover Feast, at which He foretold His death.

The body was quickly buried in a stone grave, which was donated by Joseph of Arimathea, a loyal friend of the family. By the order of Pontius Pilate, a boulder was rolled in front of the tomb. Roman soldiers were put on guard.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested to try to live as Jesus did. Donations may be sent to anyone in need.
Jill, you need to read the above book. I have it available for you when you have time! It is soooo good!
My brother’s wedding….

My brother and Me!