General Chat

Thank you for your posts once again Cynthia and
all who added their thoughts <3

Good morning :-)


There is so much discussion about whether or not to open churches, that everyone is confused. I have read some very unnecessary comments on various social media sites from both clergy and laity alike as they argue their 'case'. All of the churchgoers I know are wanting to get back to their churches but are sensible in their thinking. However, the clergy seem to be at opposite ends of the spectrum - there are those who are desperate to resume 'normal service' and those who think it's wonderful to get out of the buildings.

Of course, there are points on both sides. Yes, we believe that God is not confined to a building, but those buildings hold the heartstrings and memories of so many people. Not everyone wishes to worship simply on line. I could go on but will zip it!! :-D :-D

Clearing throat, I carry on :-)

Proverbs and Psalms - Trust In God

Proverbs 16:20 The one who understands a matter finds success, and the one who trusts in the Lord will be happy

Psalm 23 - A psalm of David.

The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,
he refreshes my soul.
He guides me along the right paths
for his name’s sake.
Even though I walk
through the darkest valley,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
Surely your goodness and love will follow me
all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord
forever.


Cx :-)

Churches are going to be allowed to open in this province (BC), when they are ready and can comply with spatial distancing, etc etc.

The morning show on CBC radio (our equivalent of BBC, and with no ads) had a panel of 3 religious leaders. a Muslim Imam, head of the Jewish council, and the Anglican Archbishop of the diocese (a woman).

All agreed that they were not ready to open yet. The Jewish leader said they were considering services in the open air first, most have car parks and some green space.

The Imam just said they were working on it.

The Archbishop, Melissa, said they were working on the plans, but no church would be forced to open. They could each take their own time as each congregation decided what safety features were needed for their people.

They all sounded ready, but cautious!


Meanwhile, I'm giving my private thanks because I got an email from my physio's clinic. They're open again :-)

Hello all

Proverbs 10:28 The prospect of the righteous is joy,
but the hopes of the wicked come to nothing.

Psalm 118:24 This is the day that the Lord has made
let us rejoice and be glad in it.

Stay safe everyone. x

Good morning :-)


For today. Proverbs and Psalms - joyfulness

Proverbs 17:22 "A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones."

Psalm 47:1-3Clap your hands, all you nations; shout to God with cries of joy. For the Lord Most High is awesome, the great King over all the earth.


Lord, we thank you that, even in these days of uncertainty and confusion, there is still so much to be joyful about. Help us to focus our thoughts on the good which is being done by those who are helping others through difficult times. Amen.

Cx :-)

Hello all

Amen to your prayer for Holy Thursday Cynthia.

Ascension Day and no church open?....very odd!

A lovely traditional hymn that I'd be singing is.....

All glory, laud and honour
To thee, Redeemer, King,
To whom the lips of children
May sweet hosannahs ring.
Thou art the King of Israel
Thou David's royal son,
Who in the Lord's name comest
The King and Blessed One.

The company of angels
Are praising thee on high
And mortal men and all things,
Created make reply.
All glory, laud and honour
To thee, Redeemer, King,
To whom the lips of children,
May sweet hosannas ring.

Happy Ascension Day to all who look in today. x

Good morning :-)


Today is a special day in the life of the Christian church – Ascension Day.

This is the day when we remember Jesus’ ascension into heaven.
Because the date of Easter varies from year to year, the celebration of the Ascension moves with it. It always falls on the fortieth day from Easter and, since Easter always falls on a Sunday, Ascension Day always falls on a Thursday; it is frequently called "Holy Thursday."

The Ascension is meaningful to Christians as it signifies the end of his work on Earth and allowed him to prepare a place for followers in heaven.

O Lord Jesus Christ, King of glory,
you ascended through the eternal gates to your Father’s throne
and opened the kingdom of heaven to all believers.
Since you reign in heaven,
help us not to be bound to things of this earth,
but lift our hearts where you, our redeemer, have gone before;
you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever.
Amen.


Cx :-)

Thank you for asking kandj
I have become accustomed to pain I used
used to be given morphine for.
My leg is load bearing, but cattle trucked, the other is
severely arthritic. My pelvis was fractured in four places
in an RTA in 1994. So I'm how they say immobilised.
Sometimes I really miss my car, but I can't have every thing.
:-) <3

Good morning :-)


Happy to make you laugh Sylvia!! :-D Gizmo is a very useful word at times.


For today - some words of encouragement
Proverbs and Psalms – encouragement

Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.


Psalm 16:8 “I keep my eyes always on the LORD. With him at my right hand, I shall not be shaken.”


Love, Cx :-)

Hello all

Cynthia, I also use the word "thingy" when I can't find the word that I need.

Sylvia, your daughter must be looking forward to having a new puppy and Gizmo is a fun name.

David, I hope you don't have too much leg pain.

It's already a bright sunny early morning and I've awoken with Morning Has Broken words in my head.

Morning has broken like the first morning
Blackbird has spoken like the first bird
Praise for the singing
Praise for the morning
Praise for them springing fresh from the world.

Sweet the rain's new fall, sunlit from heaven
Like the first dewfall on the first grass
Praise for the sweetness of the wet garden
Sprung in completeness where his feet pass.

Mine is the sunlight
Mine is the morning
Born of the one light Eden saw play
Praise with elation, praise every morning
God's new creation of the new day.

Morning has broken like the first morning
Blackbird has spoken like the first bird
Praise for the singing
Praise for the morning
Praise for them springing fresh from the world.

Happy Wednesday blessings to one and all.

Cyn ..............

thank you for a good laugh as I read your post. Good description, gizmo thing and slider thing!!

Particularly as daughter told me last week that they will be getting a new puppy in a few weeks ........ he's just about 2 weeks now. House name ............. Gizmo :-D

Things are going OK here, still in semi-isolation, but shops are beginning to open, plus hair salons, restaurants and cafes ............. as long as they have developed a good plan for the safety and well being of staff and customers, and that their plan has been approved by WorkSafeBC (employment safety and rules branch).

I'm having a wee bit of a problem with my back, a niggly thing that won't quite go away but is very painful when it comes back, as it did last night when I turned over in bed. :- ( . Hoping that my physiotherapist will have developed a plan and can open soon.

Stay safe, keep well, keep happy

Good morning Cynthia and others <3 <3
You're OK, perhaps need a holiday.
At times I've been going AWOL, metaphorically, since I crippled myself.

Good morning :-) I did it again didn't I? I went AWOL. I need to be more vigilant and not get carried away with other things before I have visited here. I was actually clearing out behind the appliances in the kitchen - I bought a gizmo thing that lifts items so that you can push a slider thing underneath to make it easy. It worked well and I am happy with the result. :-D

This week I have been thinking about short and sweet and looked at Proverbs and Psalms for inspiration.

Yesterday's thought was on happiness....

Proverbs 16:20 He who heeds the word wisely will find good, and whoever trusts in the LORD, happy is he.

Psalm 144:15 Happy are the people whose God is the LORD!

Today's thought is about patience

Proverbs 15:18 Hot tempers cause arguments, but patience brings peace.

Psalm 40:1 I waited patiently for the Lord’s help; then he listened to me and heard my cry.

Few words but plenty of meaning :-D


Love to all. Cx :-)

Thank you for the Angel Radio idea - I will pass to my husband - we are both of an age to enjoy this music and I lived through a little of those years.

Have we lost Cynthia again - think she found too much Shaun the Sheep while she was decluttering and decided to sit and watch them.

Take care and keep safe

I like the decluttering theme, though seeing how much trouble I have decluttering my house I am not sure how well I will get on decluttering my inner life, but it has given me something to think about.

Thank you for your latest posts Emma and Kandj. I am not sure I should be thanking you Kandj as I now have Little Things Mean A Lot going round and round my brain. Well, at least it has replaced Shine, Jesus, Shine which has been in my head since yesterday’s Songs of Praise.

There’s’ much to be thankful for today - we are well, the weather is beautiful, I have had a lot of pleasure watching goldfinches on the bird feeders, and the husband of OH’s sister is home from hospital having recovered from a heart attack thanks to excellent care from our beleaguered NHS. I hope your day is as blessed as mine.

Kandj try to find Angel Radio, you can get it online - lots of 50s records, they only go up to 1969 so you'll know most of what they play.

http://angelradio.co.uk/

Hello all

Emma, little thing do indeed mean a lot. I'm singing the Ruby Murray Little Things Mean A Lot song, it was popular in late 1950s, I'll have it in my head now.

Monday and the start of another new week, some thoughts to share today.

MONDAY BLESSING

A good life is when you......
ASSUME nothing,
DO more,
NEED less,
SMILE often,
DREAM big,
LAUGH a lot and realize how
BLESSED you are for what you have.

Happy Monday blessings to one and all.

Thank God for Little Things.

Thank you, God, for little things
that often come our way
The things we take for granted
but don’t mention when we pray
The unexpected courtesy,
the thoughtful kindly deed
A hand reached out to help us
in the time of sudden need
Oh, make us, more aware dear God,
of little daily graces
That come to us with sweet surprise
from never dreamed of places.

Blessed be the Lord
who daily loadeth us with benefits.

Psalm 68;19

Edit..HSR

Thank you Pat. I didn't dee any mention of it in the news paper or on TV
I first found out about it on the internet.
How can NASA say it's a brand new comet ? It's been travelling for tens
of millions of years.
Good job it wasn't closer to Earth's gravitational pull.
It was allegedly a Comet that wiped out the Dinosaurs .

Emanuel Velikovsky wrote a book called Worlds in Collision

Good morning :-)

Where was I yesterday? I thought I had posted..... :-S :-S

If I have lost the plot I need to go and find it :-D :-D


This is what I should have posted yesterday (sigh)

De-cluttered!

Of course, once we have de-cluttered our spiritual lives, it may be a challenge to keep it that way! This is not a one-off event, we need to de-clutter on a frequent basis to keep our spiritual lives healthy.
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As we encounter opportunities to add yet more to our busy schedules, we need to think of how it will affect our spiritual lives and the spiritual life of our family. Will we be able to come closer to Christ or will we end up with even more worries than we can handle and lose sight of Him in all the distractions?

Lord, give us the strength to know what to add to our lives and what to refuse. Help us not to get so busy and tangled up in things that we lose sight of you and your amazing goodness to us. Amen.


Off to seek the plot!

Cx :-)