ddwheels4God

Spider meadow & spider gap & Phelps basin

2011-08-19T21:38:00.000-07:00

Windy Pass day hike

2011-07-31T11:50:00.000-07:00

2 Timothy 1 "SEE" Spirit !!!!!

2011-01-31T21:13:00.000-08:00

Verse 7 When God calls a person to do a task, he makes that person able to do it. Timothy was a quiet and shy man. But God had appointed him to lead the church at Ephesus. So, God gave him all that he needed to do the task.

The gift of the Holy Spirit of God would not cause him to be afraid. Instead, it would make him bold. He need not be shy or afraid to use his authority in the church.

God by his Spirit gives power to all who need it. He gives them the power to do what he asks them to do. Timothy can be the leader that God wants. He can be that leader with the power that God gives. The gift of God provides the strength of character that he needs.

For so many years the Spirit was not discussed or even mentioned in the places I worshiped. What a shame! "God by His Spirit gives power"...How can we be bold and be dead to self without the Spirit. If we are bold on our own we are just selfish and self centered. We need to Read, study, pray, have conversation with God and let the Spirit go in each of our lives. Then when God gives direction, the Spirit gives us all we need to do the task. And give God the glory...we're dead!!

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2011-01-23T21:23:00.000-08:00

^20-21And oh, my dear Timothy, guard the treasure you were given! Guard it with your life. Avoid the talk-show religion and the practiced confusion of the so-called experts. People caught up in a lot of talk can miss the whole point of faith.

Verse 20 Paul ends his letter with some final advice for Timothy. God has given him that life which comes through *faith in the *Lord Jesus Christ. God has called Timothy and given him the task of being a leader in the church. God has trusted him to teach the truth and to spread the *gospel. Timothy must keep and guard all that God has given to him. He must take care to live as God would want him to live. He must lead the church in the ways of truth. What he says and does must point people to the *Lord.

In order to keep the truth, Timothy should avoid empty talk. Such talk wastes time and does not advance the cause of Christ. It may even be against God.

He also should not waste time with what the false teachers say. They oppose the truth. They claim that their ideas are knowledge. But they do not know the truth. And what they teach is wrong.

Verse 21 Some had believed what the false teachers taught. They claimed to have this knowledge. This has caused them to turn from the truth of what the *Lord Jesus and the *apostles taught. As a result, they no longer believe in the tr

ue *gospel of Christ.

Boy its easy to get caught up into meaningless babble, Or church politics! Sometimes I wonder, since we're so bogged down , if the evil one has us right where it wants us. Try to be careful where what and how you talk to others. When you leave someone after a conversation, do they feel encouraged or defeated? Even when you need to talk to someone, you may disagree with, you don't leave them feeling like dirt. Watch your empty talk!!

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What? we are to treat each other like family?? 1 Timothy 5

2011-01-18T21:04:00.000-08:00

^1-2Don't be harsh or impatient with an older man. Talk to him as you would your own father, and to the younger men as your brothers. Reverently honor an older woman as you would your mother, and the younger women as sisters.

After reading this, my mind went right to how people treat other people, or how people treat me and my family. Which is easy to relate to here lately. But the more personal and selfless lesson is how do I treat others. Paul is telling me to treat men, women,... young and old, like family. Mmmmm....That looks real nice!

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1 Timothy 4: Focus Focus Focus

2011-01-16T21:44:00.000-08:00

¹⁶ Focus on working on your own development and on what you teach. If you do this, you will save yourself and those who hear you.

Work on my own development...ya right... it's easier to help others work on their own development. That way we don't have to be critical of ourselves and we can be critical of the other person. If you read this and are thinking of all the people that need your help, like I catch myself doing a lot, stop, and look at how you can Focus on your own development and don't be afraid to be very critical...it will save yourself and those you teach!

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Affirmation From a whisper

2011-01-16T21:26:00.000-08:00

I have come to believe that if we are quite and listen we can discern the whispers of God. Today was one of those days. After praying and reading and talking to friends it was pretty evident. Thanks to events of the day and friends it's becoming more and more clear! I encourage all to listen with an open heart and mind. It may come in a very unexpected way and unexpected people! But have faith and clean ears and He will do the leading!!

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1 Timothy 4: Exercise DAILY

2011-01-15T21:18:00.000-08:00

Exercise daily in God—no spiritual flabbiness, please! Workouts in the gymnasium are useful, but a disciplined life in God is far more so, making you fit both today and forever. You can count on this. Take it to heart. This is why we've thrown ourselves into this venture so totally. We're banking on the living God, Savior of all men and women, especially believers.

If there is one thing that is totally missing from most of our lives it's a daily time talking and meditating with the Father. How can any athlete, say a pro football player, just go to 25% of the practices? What would that look like on Sunday for those of us that watch the game. People would end up not watching, including me!! So with that said, what would it look like if we Christians spent time with the Father 25% of the time...Oh sorry low blow!! As Paul says, "This is why we've thrown ourselves into this venture so totally."......SO TOTALLY. . . That looks different!!

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Here comes the conscience again 1 Timothy 4:1-5

2011-01-11T18:20:00.000-08:00

2 Such teachings come from the false words of liars whose consciences are destroyed as if by a hot iron.

What a vivid illustration. A hot iron can do some good or really bad damage. What came to my mind was searing flesh and making it to have no feelings at all. A conscience was once described to me as a triangle, in your heart. When you ignore your conscience, it spins and causes a certain degree of pain. As you keep ignoring it, it spins more and more and more. pretty soon there is a perfect circle in your heart. It spins and you can't feel it any more. We need to pay attention to our consciences and act as it tells us. Don't ignore, be honest with yourself!

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Come on ....

2011-01-10T22:05:00.000-08:00

I work with one of the best guys in the world. Today as we were driving, or he was driving, he did something that surprised me. He was driving north on Wenatchee Ave which is 2 lanes north and 2 lanes south. We were going about 10 mph, and I noticed a person wanting to get into the lane of traffic. I'm 98.99% sure my buddy saw him, but kept right on driving. I didn't say anything, but wondered why? Does letting someone ahead of us really bother us that much. I let people in all the time. But when merging it's another story. Why? Come on, slow down, others first, THINK of Others first!!

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Check this version of the run out!!

2011-01-10T17:16:00.000-08:00

Simply Jesus ; 1 Timothy 3:14-16

2011-01-09T20:58:00.000-08:00

This Christian life is a great mystery, far exceeding our understanding, but some things are clear enough:

   He appeared in a human body,
      was proved right by the invisible Spirit,
       was seen by angels.
   He was proclaimed among all kinds of peoples,
      believed in all over the world,
       taken up into heavenly glory.

The Christian life is a mystery,- Give all away to receive the prize, Die to self to let Christ live,- be last to be first,- lead from behind,- Opposite of what this world teaches. I am going to examine who i am and what I do!! How does pride and selfishness influence who and what I am. How about you??

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Prayer: can you see it?!!

2011-01-08T19:00:00.000-08:00

This last week I had a good chance to pray and pray and pray! I've been sick in bed! I picked this one item to pray about and to have conversation with God about. It seems the scripture tells us if we have enough faith, when we pray, it will come to pass. The way I understand this scripture is, ... see it as though its already happened. So I tried to do that, NOT easy. It takes a persistence in prayer and conversation to even approach that much faith. Be persistent and practice seeing what you ask for. We can...because it says we can. Don't give up don't ever give up, (To quote Jimmy V.).

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1 Timothy 3:8-13 Deacon's part

2011-01-08T18:47:00.000-08:00

¹³ Those who have served well gain an excellent standing and great assurance in their faith in Christ Jesus.

If Elders and Deacons are serving well, they will gain great assurance in their faith in Christ Jesus. MMMmmmm. Learn to trust in God not your own strength!

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Elder 1 Timothy 3:1-7

2011-01-08T18:19:00.001-08:00

Now the overseer is to be above reproach, faithful to his wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, ³ not given to drunkenness, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money. ⁴ He must manage his own family well and see that his children obey him, and he must do so in a manner worthy of full^{a]" style="font-size: 0.75em; line-height: 0.5em; ">[a]} respect.

WOW...Check list? Qualifications? To do list? Title? .......... A very good man's life!!?

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Playing while home sick...Christmas 2010

2011-01-06T16:37:00.000-08:00

Me, Myself, and I

2011-01-06T16:35:00.001-08:00

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Goofing with the self timer. Sick and at home by myself.

Men lift up hands to God!! 1 Timothy 2:8-15

2011-01-06T13:49:00.000-08:00

⁸ Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or disputing. ⁹ I also want the women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety, adorning themselves, not with elaborate hairstyles or gold or pearls or expensive clothes, ¹⁰ but with good deeds, appropriate for women who profess to worship God.

¹¹ A woman^{a]" style="font-size: 0.75em; line-height: 0.5em; ">[a]} should learn in quietness and full submission.

I bet when Christians read this passage, 90%, see the, "woman learn in quietness" and never even notice that," men should be raising their hands in prayer," to the Father. Please lets all stop hunting and pecking at scripture, and start dwelling...let God speak, let's you and I listen!!

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Jesus brings people and God together 1 Timothy 2:5-7

2011-01-06T13:31:00.000-08:00

⁵ For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus, ⁶ who gave himself as a ransom for all people. This has now been witnessed to at the proper time. ⁷ And for this purpose I was appointed a herald and an apostle—I am telling the truth, I am not lying—and a true and faithful teacher of the Gentiles.

We are so lost and God the Father is so far away...except for the most amazing engineering feats of all time. The bridge that we call, the Christ Jesus, makes the the distance to God just a prayer away! Thanks Father for the gift and thanks Jesus for giving it freely!!!

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"talk to Him" 1 Timothy 2:1-4

2011-01-04T20:34:00.000-08:00

¹First of all, I want God's people to do this. They must talk to God for all the people. They must ask God to help them. They must ask God to give them what they need. They must thank God for all that he gives them.
²They must talk to God for all the kings and all rulers. They must do this so that we may live in peace and quiet, so that we may please God and do what is right.

I read a book once called the Poppa prayer. The author's whole point in the book, was that God is not a vending machine! God our Father in heaven wants to be our Poppa. Don't just ask for STUFF talk to Him about things, people or problems in life. He is called our "Father" because he wants a relationship with each of us!. Think about how we talk to Dad compared to God...Find a place, sit and Talk to God, That is the challenge!!
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Ship Wrecked? 1 Timothy 1:12-20

2011-01-03T22:06:00.000-08:00

¹⁵ Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst.

¹⁹ holding on to faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and so have suffered shipwreck with regard to the faith.

How often do we disregard the little, or big, nudging from our consciences? Paul is telling Timothy to hold fast to faith and to be listening to your conscience. If you don't then it's as though your ship wrecked. What a huge analogy, especially for people that know fishing. Can you imagine, today, a cruise liner losing all navigation and destroying itself on the rocks. We should probably take holding onto our faith, and heeding our consciences very very serious.

1 Timothy 1:1-11 LOVE is the command !!

2011-01-02T20:52:00.001-08:00

3b-command certain people not to teach false doctrines any longer 4 or to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies. Such things promote controversial speculations rather than advancing God’s work—which is by faith. 5 The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith. 6 Some have departed from these and have turned to meaningless talk.

The goal is LOVE. So I wonder which is lacking for you and me? 1- Pure heart. 2- good conscience. 3- sincere faith. It sounds, to me, like they "all" work together to achieve LOVE. Paul is saying that love comes from these 3 things. Whats that look like for you. I'm going to examine my heart , how pure is it? If it's not very pure, then it probably leads to a guilty conscience!! then a dishonest faith...$50,000 is a lot of faith!! Be honest, with yourselves!!! This is a daily challenge!!

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Is the Case open or closed??

2010-09-27T19:29:00.000-07:00

I just had one of the best weekends of my life with and amazing lady. One of the things I will never forget is walking the beach at Edmonds Wa. We walked along and watched the sun set on an amazing long good day. Usually good days fly by, but Saturday seemed to go at a snails pace, for which I am most thankful. We walked up the beach and noticed a couple of guys playing guitars, and singing. Didn't think much about it, until we walked back. Then I notice the guitar cases were closed, they weren't asking for money. We stopped to listen for a while and this song rang out..."Sing to me....how great...is our God"...They were simply praising God on the beach. As we stood we noticed a few people around with hands raised, singing and praising the Father. What a moment, nobody there knew the other, but we all had a need to praise. What a pure holy moment, singing and praising and not expecting anything back. Is your case open or closed?

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Merry Christmas??

2010-09-19T09:17:00.000-07:00

Christmas morning is so full of excitement and anticipation, for kids and adults. The parents have tried to get what the kids have asked for and what they think would be best for the kiddos to have.
It seems the excitement wanes when the children ask for their parents to play one of the new games, ride bikes, or take them sledding or inner tubing...basically "Dad or mom can you spend time with me".
I remember when Missy was about 3. I was looking forward all day to watching the Sonics and Lakers play on T.V. They are not always on T.V. so this was my chance. I had my 2 diet Cokes and a bag of chips and a few cookies. I had just turned the T.V. on and found the channel, when Missy comes down the hall and says, "Papa play with me", I said "not now", Papa is watching a show. She turns around with head down and says, "ok". For some reason I turned and watched her walk slowly down the hall, almost to tears. I turned off the T.V. and we played a wild game of Chutes and Ladders. As I look back all I remember is Missy and the game we played...I have no idea who won the stupid basketball game.
make Christmas last all year, spend time with the precious kids today.

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I forgive me?

2010-09-10T20:12:00.000-07:00

Reading a book called, "Mere Christianity", by Clive Staples Lewis. You know how you may know something but didn't really,... get it. Or, you understand it in a different or deeper way. Well... did you realize that Jesus died to "forgive"!!

Lets say that a friend did something to another friend and you forgave the offending friend. What right is it of yours to forgive that friend when you weren't directly involved. He did something to someone other than you?

The only way this can happen is if the Father, God, Creator of all, was involved. So Jesus died to forgive a person that did something to someone other than Himself (directly). The person that stole my watch, Jesus died to forgive. But it's "MY" watch, "I" haven't forgave or forgotten. What about "ME". OOPS, is that selfish ambition......?? "I'm SORRY" Will you for give me??

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Are you hungry

2010-09-07T22:18:00.000-07:00

What's your favorite place to eat? I love Red Robin's burgers...I hate the 2200 calories that come with it. But every once in a great while the Red Robin burger is the only thing that will satisfy my appetite!
The physical side is not the only appetite we have to satisfy, we all have a Spiritual side to take care of. Where do you get nourishment for the Spirit? I believe that everything we do, listen to, and watch, feed us in one way or another. Are we, you and I, feeding the Spirit the equivalent of Twinkies, Ho Hos, or Ding Dongs? Careful, we are what we eat.
Maybe we should be studying, listening to the faithful, and excepting grace. Think... excepting grace may (will) change where we tend to eat...for our spiritual life!!

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Time Away

2010-09-05T23:10:00.000-07:00

The grass is greener on the other side of the fence. But does the other side of the fence have issues also, probably but wouldn't be nice to just blend in for a change. Being one that is suppose to lead, makes issues blow up once in awhile, at the wrong time. I'm ready for a change, not sure what that means, but I'm praying for guidance.

What is a true leader? not sure but I think a true leader leads and leaves very little trace of their selves. Their influence leaves the lasting impression of the Savior. What type of a leader are you.

I haven't been crucified with Christ never the less I live yet not I but Me living for myself. And the life I haven't given up I live by how I feel and guide myself with what I think, like and love!...?

Or

Galatians 2:20: “I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.”

Stop and look at those who you are leading. Do they look like you or Christ. Isn't a true Spiritual leader one who leads by dying? I've got a ways to go but I'm heading there with each dying step.

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Which way do we turn?

2010-09-02T22:05:00.000-07:00

Just found out that my cousin may have cancer...and he's not saved! Kids at the homeless shelter in town have no where to sleep!! There's elderly souls at the convalescent centers in town that no one ever visits!!! A young man named Shawn recommitted his life to Jesus on Sunday!!!! And I was "sternly" talked to on Sunday because some of the kids, and adults, were clapping during a song. Don't get me wrong I certainly don't mind talking about issues in "church". But this was done in front of the all the members, during the celebration for Shawn. I think there is a way "in love" to do things and this conversation left me not wanting to be there.

Point to post - When you or I, absolutely with no doubt what ever, disagree with someone, definitely talk to them. Try to do it in a way that brings you both to a closer relationship with our Savior. And be careful of the subject, think it through...it may come across as very deflating, and compared to all other things, be really small potatoes. "Encouraging one another in love and god deeds". Become a good deed doer!!

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Casting anxiety

2010-08-29T20:33:00.000-07:00

Casting All Your Care Upon Him...
is usually hindered because we refuse to humble ourselves to God, which includes spending time in studying His Word, and time in prayer. We insist on operating under our own strength (and/or authority)-- . In the first place, we don't have the strength in and of ourselves to overcome the storms of life (and we sure don't have the authority in and of ourselves to still them!). We may outlast them, but how bruised and battered we allow ourselves to be, because we refuse to humble ourselves to God in prayer, we refuse to find out and follow His Will for our lives. And how do we find out His Will for our lives? We need to reading and praying and i dare say fasting! Pray and see the prayer and wait expecting it to be. It's not easy it's necessary

What did you say??

2010-08-28T23:45:00.000-07:00

I was raised with 2 brothers and we 3 put poor mom through, well ...a lot. She use to always tells us "if we can't say something nice about your brother don't say anything at all" . . . there were some pretty quit times :) . I have noticed that we don't do very good at this today.

What if we didn't say anything negative, to others? There are usually a couple different ways of saying something.

Try these:

1: I work all day and come home and the family room is a mess and the dishes still need to be done?
or
2: I worked all day and come home to this...looks like you had a rougher day than me. I'll do the dishes and how about you pick up the the family room. Then we can work on dinner together!

Same-thing but a lot different. Just thinking. I think the Holy Spirit likes #2!!!

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Tread Lightly

2010-08-27T09:36:00.000-07:00

I was watching a video yesterday about a lady named Susan. She looked pretty rough around the edges and didn't have the best social skills. She was to sing on some TV show and before she started, everyone there seemed to laugh. But when she began to sing, she had the last laugh!!. She was brilliant.

There are alot of rough looking kids or adults, out there or maybe they just don't "look" quite right. They don't fit our vision of sucess. So we walk past or over them without a second thought. Sometimes we may even say something that's not met to hurt or do harm, but may prevent a bud, from becoming a flower.

We have no idea what God can do to some little bud that we think will never fit in, or become a beautiful flower. Be careful where or how you tread. Things arn't always as they appear.

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Right Thing??

2010-08-25T20:39:00.000-07:00

I was thinking today...that happens once in a while. But,... what if all the things we do for God were not exactly what He wanted us to be doing? I find myself doing stuff I like to do and hoping God will approve. But how are we sure He wants us to spend hours planning a worship... hour? or doing youth rally's,...that are really cool or visiting others that are not able to get out...that we like to visit anyway. Hmmmmm. At the end of the day have we done something that makes God say to Jesus, WOW, did you see that??? THAT was incredible. How do we know, How do we know??

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Attacks

2010-08-24T21:01:00.000-07:00

After several set backs and the death of my brother I feel a need to write some thoughts down.

I think I've learned alot about myself these last few months...number one thing is I'm very selfish, the good book says that selfish ambition is of the devil...scary thought. What motivates us to do good...hmm.... Even when I do stuff for others I really want others to find out what stuff I'm doing and what I've given up to do it, not exactly dying to self. Tonight I did something for several others and I'm not saying what I did or who I did it for. I did it for the simple fact it was the right thing to do and it pleased God, and I've been rewarded already. Just telling this is pushing the limit.

I'm going to do better at doing good deeds and not setting up things along the way so others can see what "Don" is doing.

Consider these things as you go through the next weeks...I'm definitely not judging anyone. I'm just saying the evil one can be really sneaky.

Remember also, the things you say and do tomorrow...you can never change or take back. So make it count and make a positive difference...for someone other than ourselves.

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Preaching on Easter

2010-03-28T18:21:00.000-07:00

I have been invited to preach at a little church on Easter. I love preaching, but I feel a little under qualified for such an honor as this. I however, do realize that each of the Apostles were everyday common men, I am one of them (common, not an Apostle). Pray that God can use me, and that He is glorified!!

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Cool sunday by the Fire

2010-03-28T17:51:00.001-07:00

Cool sunday by the Fire
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He found the river

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He found the river
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Douglas Church building

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Douglas Church building
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Dry falls

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Dry falls
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Hawk

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Hawk
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On top

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Soooo Very cool

Cool Crane

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Yes I was on top of it! So very cool!!

Leaf in ice

2010-03-02T21:18:00.001-08:00

Leaf in ice
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God gets pretty fancy

Ps 13

2010-02-15T21:48:00.000-08:00

¹ O Lord, how long will you forget me? Forever?
How long will you look the other way?
² How long must I struggle with anguish in my soul,
with sorrow in my heart every day?
How long will my enemy have the upper hand?

³ Turn and answer me, O Lord my God!
Restore the sparkle to my eyes, or I will die.
⁴ Don’t let my enemies gloat, saying, “We have defeated him!”
Don’t let them rejoice at my downfall.

⁵ But I trust in your unfailing love.
I will rejoice because you have rescued me.
⁶ I will sing to the Lord
because he is good to me.

How often do we do just the opposite? Pray for it...didn't get it...blame God! WHAT ARE WE THINKING? What happened to" trust in His unfailing love"? Do even know the Lord enough to trust Him? There are only a few people I trust in this world...the ones that I spend the most time with!! How much time do you spend with the Lord?

( how much trust do you have in the Lord!)???

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Callie Cat

2010-02-13T17:41:00.003-08:00

Callie Cat
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The boss and the look!!

Di

2010-02-13T17:41:00.001-08:00

Di
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Got a bad cold so I get this picture of her holding a box of cold medicine!!

2010-02-09T21:16:00.000-08:00

^9-10 God's a safe-house for the battered,
a sanctuary during bad times.
The moment you arrive, you relax;
you're never sorry you knocked.

um...Does that sound like your home church? To be honest it doesn't sound like mine either! What can we do to change that... Don't judge but change! It starts by you changing all the people you can........YOURSELF!! If we are truly a hospital for the spiritually sick why do we want all the wounds to be cleaned and bandaged before they can relax among us??!!

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2010-02-08T21:45:00.000-08:00

^3-4 I look up at your macro-skies, dark and enormous,
your handmade sky-jewelry,
Moon and stars mounted in their settings.
Then I look at my micro-self and wonder,
Why do you bother with us?
Why take a second look our way?

And He still has the love to take care of us. He still is our Father who listens to what we pray...Think about how we speak to the Father. Would we ask our earthly father for something like this, " I realize you probably won't do this for me or let me have this, but I thought I might go ahead and ask you anyway". Do we? Don't treat the Father like He's not able to do far more than we ask! He's wanting to hear from you!!

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Burch Mountain

2010-02-07T19:21:00.001-08:00

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I thought this was a cool shot of my old play ground, Burch Mountain.

Jumping jack coordination problem - BestofYouTube.com

2010-02-06T21:45:00.000-08:00

Jumping jack coordination problem - BestofYouTube.com

And God said NO

2010-02-06T20:49:00.000-08:00

And God Said No

I asked God to take away my pride. And God said "No".
He said it was not for Him to take away, but for me to give up.

I asked God to make my handicapped child whole. And God said "No".
He said her spirit was whole, her body was only temporary.

I asked God to grant me patience. And God said "No".
He said patience is a by-product of tribulations. It isn't granted, it is earned.

I asked God to give me happiness. And God said "No".
He said He gives me blessings, happiness is up to me.

I asked God to spare me pain. And God said "No".
He said suffering draws me apart from worldly cares and brings me closer to Him.

I asked God to make my spirit grow. And God said "No".
He said I must grow on my own. But He will prune me to make me fruitful.

I asked for all things that I might enjoy life. And God said "No".
He said He will give me life, that I may enjoy all things.

I ask God to help me love others, as much as he loves me.
And God said "Ah, finally you have the idea!"

Graham Pockett

Prayer

2010-02-06T20:43:00.000-08:00

Thoughts on prayer

Misunderstanding of Faith
Mark 11:24 “Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them.” Many do not understand that faith is believing in the reality of things, even though we cannot see them (Heb. 11:1). Jesus said that “when” you pray, you must believe that you “receive” your answer at that moment. The word, “receive” comes from the Greek word, LAMBANO, which means “to receive now” (present tense). He then says we will “have” them. "Have" comes from, ESOMAI, which means “to possess later” (future tense).
So, when we pray we must believe in the finished results of our prayer, and we will eventually experience the tangible results sometime later.

D.A. Robbins

Very fitting thoughts for the last month of my life! Our lack of faith and selfish motives hinder the fulfillment of the above promise...it's not Gods' fault.

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Feb 3 2010 more Psalms

2010-02-03T20:43:00.000-08:00

Thought in my head right now..." What in the world is an Elder, (shepherd)" I don't know anymore!!

Feb. 2 2010 psalms 4:3

2010-02-02T22:05:00.000-08:00

Psa 5:3

In the morning, O Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation.

Why "wait in expectation"? BECAUSE! David had what we call faith. Do we approach the Father not expecting our requests to be answered, in the affirmative. I realize, unlike a lot of folks, that not all prayers are answered in the way we would like, but we still pray for it..."and wait in expectation"!!

Question: Why did the Son ask the Father for "this cup to pass from Me"? Was He wasting His breath ? or did He actually think the Father would come up with another idea? I can not imagine the Son wasting His time with something He didn't think could, in an outside chance, happen! So what about our prayer about simple stuff, like healing someone by giving them a 2nd chance to live. Oh me of little faith!! help me with my lack of faith!!

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Feb. 1 2010 Psalms 2

2010-02-01T21:43:00.000-08:00

Psa 2:11

Serve the LORD with reverent fear, and rejoice with trembling.

Serving the Lord with reverent, fear I kinda sorta, am starting to get...but the, rejoice with trembling? I've trembled before, but have never rejoiced while doing it. What in the world does that look like?, I guess, "in the world" it makes no sense at all, but with Godly wisdom it might start to make . . . us think!!

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Jan 23

2010-01-31T16:42:00.001-08:00

Jan 23
Originally uploaded by ddwheels4god

Lovely, I'm very blessed

Another friend

2010-01-31T16:41:00.001-08:00

Another friend
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2010-01-27T21:55:00.000-08:00

Dianna

2010-01-24T15:24:00.001-08:00

Dianna
Originally uploaded by ddwheels4god

It doesn't get any better than this!!!!!!

Stormy and Jule

2010-01-24T15:22:00.001-08:00

Stormy and Jule
Originally uploaded by ddwheels4god

Two of my great nieces

Go home and pray about it!!

2010-01-23T22:05:00.000-08:00

Around New years day, Di and I were out shopping. I noticed in all 7 stores the word believe, on boxes, as decorative plaques and in all different shapes and sizes. As I try to listen and discern God and the Spirit I noticed, but didn't know what to do with it like I blogged before. Well, last weekend we were invited to some good friends house, not their house, they were house sitting. In the house there were 2 more believes. We saw these friends on the day of the 7 stores and the "believes". I told them about the "believes" and they said "go home and pray about it". Di asked a question on the way home, " what then, I mean, after we pray"??? What are we suppose to expect??? Good question what do we expect??? Thoughts?????????

Bald Eagle #2

2010-01-16T22:02:00.001-08:00

Bald Eagle #2
Originally uploaded by ddwheels4god

During crane inspections, it's best to be prepared. Right place at the right time! Dryden dam on the Wenatchee river.

Christmas boxes

2010-01-15T12:59:00.000-08:00

After the the presents are all open, on Christmas morning, there are dozens of boxes on the floor, in a pile. Big ones, small ones, itty bitty ones. Blue boxes, white, and black boxes. God was not in any of them. I always hate it when people (me too) try to put God in a box, we try to describe Him and limit Him to how much we see of Him. The Scriptures tell us, that there is not enough books to hold all the stories about Jesus, the short time while here on earth! Open your eyes and experience God. Open the box and look inside...it's usually us stuck inside!! God has never fit in any box, of any size. Not even on Christmas!!

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A pissy day!!!!

2010-01-11T21:53:00.001-08:00

A pissy day!!!!
Originally uploaded by ddwheels4god

A bad day; all guys, that have been married for at least 12 hours, know the look! "stay clear and don't EVEN try giving me a hug!" (She's still beautiful...!!)

2010-01-10T20:29:00.000-08:00

^16-18My counsel is this: Live freely, animated and motivated by God's Spirit. Then you won't feed the compulsions of selfishness. For there is a root of sinful self-interest in us that is at odds with a free spirit, just as the free spirit is incompatible with selfishness. These two ways of life are antithetical, so that you cannot live at times one way and at times another way according to how you feel on any given day. Why don't you choose to be led by the Spirit and so escape the erratic compulsions of a law-dominated existence?

Question: If we totally cared for others more than ourselves would we need any laws? I believe true selflessness would lead to the need of no laws. Think it through clearly...a society with everybody looking out for others more than themselves. I believe the one thing that quenches the Spirit the most is selfishness, and lack of self leads to heavenly wisdom! Think it through!!!!

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Tumwater

2010-01-09T22:00:00.001-08:00

Tumwater
Originally uploaded by ddwheels4god

Trying to do the photo a week thing and a pic of Di a week. Be patient!

2010-01-06T09:02:00.000-08:00

Heres a simple way to clean your monitor!! click below!!
"Clean"

Jan 4th 2010

2010-01-04T21:07:00.000-08:00

Reading Galatians again for the first time!

The person who lives in right relationship with God does it by embracing what God arranges for him. Doing things for God is the opposite of entering into what God does for you. Habakkuk had it right: "The person who believes God, is set right by God—and that's the real life." Rule-keeping does not naturally evolve into living by faith, but only perpetuates itself in more and more rule-keeping, a fact observed in Scripture: "The one who does these things [rule-keeping] continues to live by them."

"Doing things for God is the opposite of entering into what God does for you". The, comment, of the century for us Christians. We seem to have all of these things we are doing "for God" instead of noticing it's God's team we need to join...surprise, it's not all about you!!!

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Jan 1st 2010

2010-01-01T20:17:00.000-08:00

Believe!!!

I look at things a lot differently than I use to. I figure God has a way of communicating with us through the Spirit . . . it's Biblical! So when I notice something I try not to analyze, but to figure why! That said . . . the other day Di and I were out shopping together, I love our time together, anyway, I noticed the word BELIEVE in all the stores we went into (7). It was in all sorts of different colors and shapes and sizes, but why. Believe what? My belief in God is more than my disbelief, I believe I'm on a path to heaven, I believe . . . but why that word, that day, with my wife! Thoughts?

Another thought or question...What are Christians known for more, condemning others or praying for them?

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Back at it!!

2009-12-22T20:44:00.000-08:00

A few pictures to start a new season of blogging!!

1 John 1-ff

2009-05-09T23:09:00.000-07:00

We went to the Chelan area because of a nest there. We found a Golden Eagle ( my favorite bird). and took a few pictures. What a awesome bird.

I have been reading 1 John 1, and realizing that I must be a lier.

^6-7If we claim that we experience a shared life with him and continue to stumble around in the dark, we're obviously lying through our teeth—we're not living what we claim. But if we walk in the light, God himself being the light, we also experience a shared life with one another, as the sacrificed blood of Jesus, God's Son, purges all our sin.

Who are we fooling if we are lying about experiencing a shared life with Jesus...ourselves only! We need to fight sometimes to walk in the light and if we do, we truly have a shared life with our Brother...and then we have the continual cleansing of our sins...now that's something to walk right for.

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Just the 2 of us

2009-05-03T08:22:00.000-07:00

It's so nice to get away, but...after always having the 2 precious girls with us for years, it's hard not to feel that somethings missing.

We are away for an appointment with a financial adviser, one of Dave Ramsey's local provider ( Tripp Hooke). He really does have a heart of a servant. After about an hour and a half I asked him, so what do we owe you, his reply was "nothing". We now have 5 months of an emergency fund (that we want to get to 6mo soon) and starting to build for retirement and stuff.
Surprisingly, for where we came from 2 1/2 years ago, to today, he was impressed at where we (God,Di,and myself) are at. Praise God.

We are also here to attend a marriage enrichment seminar ( Emerson E. Eggerichs )It was good, but my attitude was not good the 1st day, but 200% better the 2nd day. We learned how really blessed Di and I are. As we were listening we kept leaning over to each other and saying "you already do that". We are not perfect and have excepted the 7 day love challenge to each other, but we have it really really good. (especially now that she taken up bike riding :0)

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May 2nd 2009

2009-05-03T07:38:00.000-07:00

1 John 1 ff

5This, in essence, is the message we heard from Christ and are passing on to you: God is light, pure light; there's not a trace of darkness in him.
6-7If we claim that we experience a shared life with him and continue to stumble around in the dark, we're obviously lying through our teeth—we're not living what we claim.

So...If we dwell we get to see and to know God and the Son better and better. And if we are getting to know them better and better, we are experiencing light. If we are experiencing Light then we are not stumbling, as much, in darkness. I say as much, because Jesus was the only one that truly didn't stumble. What about those that don't pick up the holy scriptures at all?

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May 1st 2009

2009-05-03T07:00:00.000-07:00

1 John 1 ff

1-2From the very first day, we were there, taking it all in—we heard it with our own ears, saw it with our own eyes, verified it with our own hands. The Word of Life appeared right before our eyes; we saw it happen! And now we're telling you in most sober prose that what we witnessed was, incredibly, this: The infinite Life of God himself took shape before us.
3-4We saw it, we heard it, and now we're telling you so you can experience it along with us, this experience of communion with the Father and his Son, Jesus Christ. Our motive for writing is simply this: We want you to enjoy this, too. Your joy will double our joy!
Walk in the Light

I have a question; If he is writing this so we can experience the Father and the Son...how do the people (brothers and sisters) experience Them without dwelling in the scriptures? I realize we have the Spirit and prayer, but, just seems that the Spirit is qenched and prayer is lacking if we arn't dweling in the active and alive word of God. Please challenge yourselves to dwell a little each day.

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April 21st Tuesday 2009

2009-04-21T22:01:00.000-07:00

Some how I got over to Ephesians.

Ephesians 5:
^25-28Husbands, go all out in your love for your wives, exactly as Christ did for the church—a love marked by giving, not getting.

How many of us guys see marriage as always wanting to get something? But Christ loved the church and gave... so this marriage thing is a love of giving not getting! Let's us guys floor our wife's by giving instead of always expecting something.

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Ridge to River

2009-04-19T21:16:00.001-07:00

O.K. you all know i don't like to boast...but, praise be to God, I was able to race in the Ridge to River today. Our team came in 3rd in our division (and a trophy). But the real cool part...I, a 47 year old, cancer survivor, finished the bike leg in 50 minutes. . . 19 miles. That in the over all standings just for the bikers is 14th out of 115 bike racers. I was able to pass 25 other riders, in the 19 miles, real fun day. The best part, OK one of the best parts, is my beautiful, lovely bride of 24 years was my support, she has given up, 8 ridge to river days, just for me...man I love her.
THANK YOU DIANNA

Monday April 14th 2009

2009-04-15T21:57:00.000-07:00

Galatians 3:

The person who lives in right relationship with God does it by embracing what God arranges for him. Doing things for God is the opposite of entering into what God does for you. Habakkuk had it right: "The person who believes God, is set right by God—and that's the real life." Rule-keeping does not naturally evolve into living by faith, but only perpetuates itself in more and more rule-keeping, a fact observed in Scripture: "The one who does these things [rule-keeping] continues to live by them."

So...rule lead to rules lead to rules lead to rules...no faith involved at all. We need to enter into what God is doing for us...what does that look like. We need to be paying attention, don't we.

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monday April 13th 2009

2009-04-13T21:39:00.000-07:00

Galatians 3:
^5-6Answer this question: Does the God who lavishly provides you with his own presence, his Holy Spirit, working things in your lives you could never do for yourselves, does he do these things because of your strenuous moral striving or because you trust him to do them in you? Don't these things happen among you just as they happened with Abraham? He believed God, and that act of belief was turned into a life that was right with God.

Strenuous moral striving or trust in Him? Again, as much as we think, we really are something, it really just takes Faith, trust and belief. . .Just? easier said than done, maybe that's why we trust in our glorious selves. But that is not Faith...think one second, what is Faith...

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Lets see new bearings new bike . . . new bearings new bike

2009-04-12T21:02:00.000-07:00

Duh NEW BIKE.

Big better deal...We have a knack for getting big better deals... (thanks to the Father above of course)
-New Bike 45% off
-Free pair of riding gloves (Retail $34.00)
-New back pack $19.99 (Retail $40.00)

Sunday April 12th 2009

2009-04-12T20:58:00.000-07:00

Galatians 2:

Is it not clear to you that to go back to that old rule-keeping, peer-pleasing religion would be an abandonment of everything personal and free in my relationship with God? I refuse to do that, to repudiate God's grace. If a living relationship with God could come by rule-keeping, then Christ died unnecessarily.

Shall we all say DUH...Yet we seem to always impose all sorts of rules and regulations...Please be careful, be very very careful.

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Saturday April 11th 2009

2009-04-12T20:52:00.000-07:00

Galatians 2:

As for those who were considered important in the church, their reputation doesn't concern me. God isn't impressed with mere appearances, and neither am I. And of course these leaders were able to add nothing to the message I had been preaching.

This is so simple yet we as individuals get so lost...IT'S NOT THE MESSENGER IT'S THE MESSAGE!!

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Friday the 10th of April

2009-04-12T20:42:00.000-07:00

Galatians: 1

There was only this report: "That man who once persecuted us is now preaching the very message he used to try to destroy." Their response was to recognize and worship God because of me!

Thought: How many churches would actual hire Paul as a custodian let alone a preacher? Yet these people "recognize and worship God because of him". We get so hung up on judging we for get to look at hearts.

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Thursday April 9th 2009

2009-04-09T21:47:00.000-07:00

Galatians 1:

I'm God-commissioned.

What are you doing just sitting there? We have been commissioned, with the job of sharing Jesus. It's the biggest privilege we will ever have. It starts yesterday, Go. Don't wait for _________, they may never get going, but you can get started now. Just DWJD, "do what Jesus did".

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April 8th wednesday 2009

2009-04-08T21:45:00.000-07:00

Galatians 5:

^19-21It is obvious what kind of life develops out of trying to get your own way all the time: repetitive, loveless, cheap sex; a stinking accumulation of mental and emotional garbage; frenzied and joyless grabs for happiness; trinket gods; magic-show religion; paranoid loneliness; cutthroat competition; all-consuming-yet-never-satisfied wants; a brutal temper; an impotence to love or be loved; divided homes and divided lives; small-minded and lopsided pursuits; the vicious habit of depersonalizing everyone into a rival; uncontrolled and uncontrollable addictions; ugly parodies of community. I could go on.

I think this should possibly be "R" rated. The point should not be lost, "IT'S NOT ABOUT YOU". . . Don't miss this, it's not the fact you are getting your own way. It develops out of simply trying to get your own way. Be cautious in how we think, what is the motive behind what we think and do? Is it for you or for the one who lives in you?

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Tuesday April 7th 2009

2009-04-07T21:58:00.000-07:00

Galatians 5:

^16-18My counsel is this: Live freely, animated and motivated by God's Spirit. Then you won't feed the compulsions of selfishness. For there is a root of sinful self-interest in us that is at odds with a free spirit, just as the free spirit is incompatible with selfishness.

I had never noticed the way this is worded...The Spirit is at odds with selfishness. How many times do we hear the words, "I", "ME" or "MY". "I don't think", "My stories better"...On and on it goes. I understand that you need to use these words to make points, but. Can we really be Spirit filled if we are full of self? doesn't sound like it. Take a challenge, go for a whole day with out the selfish words, it's not easy...
...but we are supposed to be dead.

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Monday April 6th 2009

2009-04-06T21:36:00.000-07:00

Galatians 4:

^18-20It is a good thing to be ardent in doing good, but not just when I am in your presence. Can't you continue the same concern for both my person and my message when I am away from you that you had when I was with you?

Do we change how we act if we are by ourselves? or do we change how we act depending on who we're with? I hope I am close to being the same person, all the time. The true character of a person is what the Father wants to see. I need to really work on character when by myself or with a group of friends.

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Sunday April 5th 2009

2009-04-05T21:11:00.000-07:00

Jeff Gordon wins !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Galatians 4:

You can tell for sure that you are now fully adopted as his own children because God sent the Spirit of his Son into our lives crying out, "Papa! Father!" (Abba Father) Doesn't that privilege of intimate conversation with God make it plain that you are not a slave, but a child? And if you are a child, you're also an heir, with complete access to the inheritance.

We have an intimate relationship with the Father (Papa) and we barely even talk to Him. When we do, we are usually asking for something. I have had some really good and dear conversations with my dad (earthly) and i will never forget them. But for me to always just ask him for stuff is really wrong. I dare say, my earthly dad wants more from me than to always just hear requests, he wants us to visit, and spend time together. I am pretty sure the Papa above would love to hear from us, when we just want to talk.

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Saturday April 4th 2009

2009-04-04T22:41:00.001-07:00

Galatians 3:

^21-22If such is the case, is the law, then, an anti-promise, a negation of God's will for us? Not at all. Its purpose was to make obvious to everyone that we are, in ourselves, out of right relationship with God, and therefore to show us the futility of devising some religious system for getting by our own efforts what we can only get by waiting in faith for God to complete his promise. For if any kind of rule-keeping had power to create life in us, we would certainly have gotten it by this time.

Everyone think...do you think that any church anywhere has ever "devised some religious system" that we thought was better than what God has in place? or do we try to help God with some system or set of regulations that have only to tie us to another set of laws. Jesus saves by Gods grace...not a set of new regulations. Lets not be religious, in terms of check lists and biblical rules, lets be Spiritual!

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Friday April 3rd 2009

2009-04-03T22:51:00.001-07:00

Galatians 3:

^2-4Let me put this question to you: How did your new life begin? Was it by working your heads off to please God? Or was it by responding to God's Message to you? Are you going to continue this craziness? For only crazy people would think they could complete by their own efforts what was begun by God. If you weren't smart enough or strong enough to begin it, how do you suppose you could perfect it? Did you go through this whole painful learning process for nothing? It is not yet a total loss, but it certainly will be if you keep this up!

I can not complete what God has started by myself. . . but I sure try. I pray that things I do, may be of God, and with God. Lets all join God in His efforts, because with Him, things get finished and are successful.

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April 2 2009 Thursday

2009-04-02T22:18:00.000-07:00

Galatians 2:

What actually took place is this: I tried keeping rules and working my head off to please God, and it didn't work. So I quit being a "law man" so that I could be God's man.

Boy oh boy how many people do i know that need to hear this...Oh yeah ... ME. Remember God sent Jesus so we could be free from law and have Grace...how soon we forget.

Love Dare
Day 17:
Guard her secrets, work together at life, we all have issues. Trust is a treasure, if you have it, it's worth tons, if you lose it you may never get it back.

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April 1st 2009 Wednesday

2009-04-01T22:08:00.000-07:00

I'm . . . back
We are doing Galatians and I'm continuing the "Love Dare"

Galatians 1:
I got it straight from God, received the Message directly from Jesus Christ.

Why, when I was still in my mother's womb he chose and called me out of sheer generosity!

A couple of really cool thoughts, "straight from God" do these things still happen? We have the message straight from God and we still don't seem to dwell in it. How much more clear would the Spirits nudges, Whispers and, dare I say," SHOUTS" be, if we truly would dwell? Something to think on. Also, God called me, at least Paul, while still in the womb, you would think we would recognize His voice...

Love Dare:
Day 16 - Pray for Dianna, 3 specific areas of her life. I have learned that prayer is a conversation with Papa, He is not my vending machine. However, I pray for her to learn and live in a way, that she may know the Father more fully, in doing so, a huge inspiration for me.

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Cool Video

2009-04-01T12:32:00.000-07:00

I thought this video was awesome. Someone took some time and effort. It paid off. Check out the "Stand By Me" video.

I'm Still alive

2009-03-24T20:43:00.000-07:00

Yes I am still alive...my distraction was a little more than I thought. I hope to be back 100% . Mean while I thought this video was very appropriate.

Mercy Me

2009-03-11T21:50:00.000-07:00

Good video

Feb. 25th 2009 a Wednesday

2009-02-25T21:37:00.000-08:00

Coffee day & meetings + work = no work out

Act 19
⁴"That explains it," said Paul. "John preached a baptism of radical life-change so that people would be ready to receive the One coming after him, who turned out to be Jesus. If you've been baptized in John's baptism, you're ready now for the real thing, for Jesus."

I love this version, (the Message) because of the little words they authors use that give it a twist. For example "you're ready now for the real thing, for Jesus". I think they are saying that Jesus is the "real thing", I always thought that that was "Coke". But get the real cool picture here. . . what real truth, that Jesus is the Real thing . . . Cool.

Feb 24th 2009 Tuesday

2009-02-24T20:51:00.000-08:00

RPM 500 cal

The love dare continues but since I got behind and due to distractions I will restart where I left off asap. I don't just want to jump in without focus and heart.

I have read Acts every day but will post starting with Acts 18:

^24-26A man named Apollos came to Ephesus. He was a Jew, born in Alexandria, Egypt, and a terrific speaker, eloquent and powerful in his preaching of the Scriptures. He was well-educated in the way of the Master and fiery in his enthusiasm. Apollos was accurate in everything he taught about Jesus up to a point, but he only went as far as the baptism of John. He preached with power in the meeting place. When Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him aside and told him the rest of the story.

I love the excitement on the subject of "teaching about Jesus...up to a point". Again, enough about, be saved, or go to hell. How is that exciting? Sure if you focus on the negative...who wants to go to hell?
But Apollos preached with, what comes across to me, as a positive excitement, "eloquent and powerful" and "He was well-educated in the way of the Master and fiery in his enthusiasm". It seems that if we invite people to get to know Christ and His love, for us, that this is what brings people to be "Church", or saved.

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Northern Goshawk

2009-02-21T21:07:00.001-08:00

Northern Goshawk
Originally uploaded by ddwheels4god

I'm going with this being a Northern Goshawk.

Sick and distracted

2009-02-19T21:02:00.000-08:00

I hope to start back blogging, Friday the 19th. I have been sick and distracted by a memorial service, with the passing of another friend. Lyle is really, at an enchanted place...

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#7 Pet - (Rupert) Photo Friday

2009-02-19T21:00:00.001-08:00

#7 Pet - (Rupert) Photo Friday
Originally uploaded by ddwheels4god

Thursday February 12 2009

2009-02-12T21:17:00.000-08:00

RPM twice 1568 cal

Acts 12
But God's Good News was spreading rapidly, and there were many new believers.

Why was it spreading so fast? I think that the people knew what they were being saved to. We seem to always, or most of the time, save from... hell. I believe there is a place that is evil, don't get me wrong. However the true story of Christ draws out people, and invites them to something that is much better than what they have. Not milk toast Christianity, because there is the, free will thing, and God lets us make mistakes. But it's still better.

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6. Make a list of areas you need to free up in your schedule.
7. Pick a positive attribute and share it with her, thank her for it.
8. Share with her a recent success.
9. Greet her in a extra nice way, so she remembers
10. Do something out of the ordinary for her
11. Choose a gesture that says " I cherish you" example from book (back rub)
12. Give in to an area of disagreement

I am the one that always gives in, I am the easiest person in the world to get along with...;o).
(Kidding) This is a dare that will take some time. I feel it needs to be done right, not just a quick chat.

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February 11th 2009 Wednesday

2009-02-11T21:49:00.000-08:00

Sad day: Lyle Hoefner Past to go see Papa this morning. (Sad for us that is)

Act 11
The Holy Spirit told me to go with them and not to worry about their being Gentiles. These six brothers here accompanied me, and we soon arrived at the home of the man who had sent for us.

Again, I love the fact that the Holy Spirit is so active in these peoples lives. I want that so badly. Please lets all pray for the Spirit to be among and in us freely. Again and again listen closer the Spirit is speaking.

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1. Patience and say nothing negative
2. An act of Kindness
3. Do or buy something so she knows I thought of her today.
4. Check to see if there is anything I can do for her.
5. Ask your spouse to tell you something that irritates her.
6. Make a list of areas you need to free up in your schedule.
7. Pick a positive attribute and share it with her, thank her for it.
8. Share with her a recent success.
9. Greet her in a extra nice way, so she remembers
10. Do something out of the ordinary for her
11. Choose a gesture that says " I cherish you" example from book (back rub)

OK, get this I finally got home from, work, locking my keys in the car, being emotional wreck all day, Elders meeting, teaching class for Johno, and finally relaxing on the couch...my wife says "can you give me a back rub?", This stuff can't be made up.

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