Job

And the Lord said unto Satan, Whence comest thou? Then Satan answered the Lord, and said, From going to and fro in the earth, and from walking up and down in it. And the Lord said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and escheweth evil? Then Satan answered the Lord, and said, Doth Job fear God for nought? Hast not thou made an hedge about him, and about his house, and about all that he hath on every side? thou hast blessed the work of his hands, and his substance is increased in the land. But put forth thine hand now, and touch all that he hath, and he will curse thee to thy face. And the Lord said unto Satan, Behold, all that he hath is in thy power; only upon himself put not forth thine hand. So Satan went forth from the presence of the Lord. (Job 1:7-12 KJV)


And, behold, there came a great wind from the wilderness, and smote the four corners of the house, and it fell upon the young men, and they are dead; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee. Then Job arose, and rent his mantle, and shaved his head, and fell down upon the ground, and worshipped, (Job 1:19, 20 KJV)

Did you catch that? When Job received news of his family's death he still worshiped God!

And the Lord said unto Satan, From whence comest thou? And Satan answered the Lord, and said, From going to and fro in the earth, and from walking up and down in it. And the Lord said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and escheweth evil? and still he holdeth fast his integrity, although thou movedst me against him, to destroy him without cause. And Satan answered the Lord, and said, Skin for skin, yea, all that a man hath will he give for his life. But put forth thine hand now, and touch his bone and his flesh, and he will curse thee to thy face. So went Satan forth from the presence of the Lord, and smote Job with sore boils from the sole of his foot unto his crown. Then said his wife unto him, Dost thou still retain thine integrity? curse God, and die. But he said unto her, Thou speakest as one of the foolish women speaketh. What? shall we receive good at the hand of God, and shall we not receive evil? In all this did not Job sin with his lips. (Job 2:2-5, 7, 9, 10 KJV)

Smart Signs

-A sign hanging on the Alaska Pipeline-

"...emergencies may occur. Indication of such an emergency might include:
--The presence on the ground of crude oil, a heavy black substance.
--A strong pungent odor.
--A hissing or roaring sound of liquid escaping under pressure.
--A black spray above the pipeline or coming from the ground.
--A white cloud of steam or fog.
--A patch of dead or discolored vegetation.
--Flames
If you should become aware of a pipeline emergency, LEAVE THE AREA IMMEDIATLY!!....

Also see pic: kids eat free live clown every tuesday!

Father/Son

God is your father, your Dad. Do you believe that?

And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven. (Matthew 23:9 KJV)

Ye do the deeds of your father. Then said they to him, We be not born of fornication; we have one Father, even God. (John 8:41 KJV)

Grace be to you and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. (2 Corinthians 1:2 KJV)

Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works. (John 14:10 KJV)

For it is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of your Father which speaketh in you. (Matthew 10:20 KJV)

Verses for today

Make haste to help me, O Lord my salvation. (Psalm 38:22 KJV)

Our soul waiteth for the Lord: he is our help and our shield. (Psalm 33:20 KJV)

My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth. (Psalm 121:2 KJV)

For the Lord God will help me; therefore shall I not be confounded: therefore have I set my face like a flint, and I know that I shall not be ashamed. (Isaiah 50:7 KJV)

Verses for yesterday

I'm a firm believer in not worrying about anything. Some call me an optimist, but it's more of realism. Think about it...

And do not seek what you are to eat and what you are to drink, nor be worried. (Luke 12:29 ESV)

And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life? (Matthew 6:27 ESV)

"Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble. (Matthew 6:34 ESV)

And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:7 ESV)

casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. (1 Peter 5:7 ESV)

do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. (Philippians 4:6 ESV)

And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:19 ESV)

If you are worried about anything, just give it to God. He can handle it...

Verses for today

Prayer should define a Christians life...

And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive. (Matthew 21:22 KJV)

Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him. (Acts 12:5 KJV)

These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren. (Acts 1:14 KJV)

Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; (Ephesians 6:18 KJV)

Pray without ceasing. (1 Thessalonians 5:17 KJV)

(fairly clear)

Chan

Check out the second chapter of Chan's book "Crazy Love". I could quote it but that would just make you less likely to check it out...