It’s Tuesday. I think I’m finally back into knowing what’s going on. Groceries, short walk, emails, work both stores, and home to do some chores at the house. Pulled a few weeds, made egg salad, cooked lunch. Typical, nothing-out-of-the ordinary day. Finished Cottage by the Creek by Elizabeth Bromke. Can’t wait to read the 5th and last book in the series!
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Snoopy had some words of wisdom today: Friends are the essence of life! I’m thankful for mine. Very thankful! Also, got the next two ‘Snoopys’ for the perpetual calendar! So now August has taken the place of honor on the dog house. Four more to go!!!
Today I listened to Greg from Vanderbilt church – and got so caught up that I sort of didn’t take a lot of notes! But we’re still in Acts 2, and today was ‘First Pitch’ – On the day of Pentecost, after receiving the promised gift of the Holy Spirit, Peter stood up to the crowd and preached. He got right to the point, and even though some didn’t give him credence, most of the people were captivated and convicted. We have to understand that our job is to sow the seeds of witness and the gospel; the Holy Spirit convicts and that’s when God can reap a good harvest! Peter’s first pitch was a grand slam; the people listened, were convicted, accepted and were baptized into God’s kingdom – more than 3000! That is some grand slam! We need to approach sharing Jesus like Peter did: 1) He stood up: Get their attention!. 2) He looked back: This is not new! Remind them! 3) He included everyone! No one will be excluded, unto EVERY generation, every nation. and 4) He solved their dilemma: They were lost, guilty – but Peter offered salvation. We can share Jesus – and offer salvation as well! Go after that first pitch and see what happens.
On this day in 1938 FDR dedicated the Thousand Island Bridge connecting the US and Canada. The Beatles made their 2nd US visit in 1964. Roberto Clemente (Pittsburgh Pirate) was born in 1934, and Robert Redford in 1936.
TOMORROW, August 19 is:
Happy hump day and God Bless….
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