Ahhhhh...

 

Becoming Truly Free

 The Brick and I are both huge fans of Charles Spurgeon. One of his 'Morning by Morning' devotionals was particularly helpful -- so I wanted to share it with you.

"The Liberty by which Christ makes us free..."

                                             Galatians 5:1

This "liberty" makes us free to heaven's charter--the Bible. Here is a choice passage, Believer, "When thou passest through the rivers, I will be with thee." You are free to that. 

Here is another: "The mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed, but my kindness shall not depart from thee;" you are free to that. 

You are a welcome guest at the table of the promises. Scripture is a never-failing treasury filled with boundless stores of grace. It is the bank of heaven; you may draw from it as much as you please, without let or hindrance. Come in faith and you are welcome to all covenant blessings. 

There is not a promise in the Word which shall be withheld. In the depths of tribulations let this freedom comfort you; amidst waves of distress let it cheer you; when sorrows surround you, let it be your solace. This is your Father's love-token; you are free to it at all times. 

You are also free to the throne of grace. It is the believer's privilege to have access at all times to the heavenly Father. Whatever our desires, our difficulties, our wants, we are at liberty to spread all before him. 

It matters not how much we may have sinned -- we may ask and expect pardon. It signifies nothing how poor we are, we may plead his promise that he will provide all things needful. We have permission to approach his throne at all times--in midnight's darkest hour, or in noontide's most burning heat.

 Exercise your right, O Believer, and live up to your privilege. You are free to all that is treasured up in Christ: wisdom, righteousness, sanctification and redemption. It matters not what your need is, for there is fullness of supply in Christ, and it is there for you. O what a "freedom" is yours! Freedom from condemnation, freedom to the promises, freedom to the throne of grace, and at last freedom to enter heaven!

"...then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."                                          --  Jesus Christ

                                             John 8:32

Psalm 23

 

Monday Stuff on the Way to Other Stuff: Happy Labor Day!

 Time to rest and relax...right? Only our kids are heading for their next gig at the Denver Gem Show this week. The Brick did some work on the truck, since it would be needed for hauling. And I got a wild hair and sorted through our storage pantry, as well as putting some other stuff away. (Needless to say, we are not going to starve this winter.) Next, it's checking on our friends' house (they're on vacation), then work on a few deadlines. 

      Yep, that sounds restful. I feel about as relaxed as the kitty below.

     It should be a reasonably quiet week, with lots of planning and work on reports. Which is good, since it's still pretty hot and dry around here. 

     Meanwhile:

How Jeff Foxworthy turned a 'redneck' insult into a moneywinner.  (I still like Bill Engvall's "Here's your sign" comments best, though.)

Real photos -- that only look fake.  These are amazing.

Tissue still on this T-Rex skeleton shows how and why it died.  Let's say he should have avoided an argument with a Triceratops. I wonder -- what happened to it??

Why Texas A & M is proud of its title, "Home of the 12th Man."  Did you know this?

Some of the backstories to Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody."  I love this song!

A 'fox head' bought at auction turns out to be something entirely different -- and much more valuable.

Start digging, so you can make a patio in your backyard -- and find a fortune!

Has there really been a huge genocide in Gaza?  You'll find this very interesting -- and enlightening.

Can you imagine swimming down the aisle on your wedding day?  This bride did it...

Have a great week. And be sure to take a nap or something.

Fun At the Petting Zoo

 

Guess they didn't want to be petted...

No Trespassing -- I Mean It

 

Really???

 Seriously, would you be proud of this?