Wednesday, February 25, 2009
I'll Be "Blog Gone"
I have joined the masses on Facebook, and when my muse to write something hits me, I'll be posting them as "notes" on my Facebook page. Those of you who also have a Facebook page can sure check me out once in a while. If I'm not currently your "friend", let me know and I'll be glad to add you to my massive list (yeah, right!).
Anyway, it's been fun, but the time seems right to move on.
God Bless you all, and remember to "keep the main thing the main thing"!!
De Colores
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Happy Valentines Day
I love Lori. I love her with all my heart. In fact, I can say that my love for her grows stronger every day. But if I don't show her that I love her, how will she know? A truly successful romantic relationship requires a constant effort of "wooing" and "romancing" our spouse or mate. Unfortunately, romance seems to be fast becoming a lost art. If we truly want to have a strong relationship, we need to learn that we have to pursue that relationship daily. After all, isn't one of our deepest desires to feel like we are special in our mate's eyes?
God is wanting to enter into a special relationship with us on a daily basis. He doesn't just show us how much He loves us just once a year, He gives us His love daily. He constantly pursues us. He constantly woos us. He wants us to be His Valentine. He wants us to feel like we are special to Him, BECAUSE WE ARE!! In fact, we are so special to Him that He sent his only son to die for us! 1John 4: 8-10 says "8Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. 9This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. 10This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins."
What greater love could there be? Are you ready to accept His love every day, and likewise show it to others?
Happy Valentines Day!!
De Colores
Monday, February 09, 2009
"Indian" Spring??
I have gotten so used to this nice weather! When winter returns (and it's sure to do so eventually), it's going to be a shock to my system. Nature lulls us into thinking spring is here, and then, POW!! Back to winter. How dare it deceives us like that!
How many times do we go through life thinking everything is good, and then, POW!! Something comes along that jolts us and makes us realize that life isn't easy. Satan loves to take advantage of these opportunities and tries to deceive us into believing that God isn't good. Don't be fooled!! The bible tells us that life isn't like that.
James 1: 12-18 says "12Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.
13When tempted, no one should say, "God is tempting me." For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; 14but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed. 15Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.
16Don't be deceived, my dear brothers. 17Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. 18He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all he created."
Just as I'm sure winter will return before we see spring actually settle in, I know that I will be tempted by life's trials and failures. I only need to hold fast, and look to God who is ALWAYS GOOD!! By His grace, He will see me through, and I will ultimately see the victory in eternity!!
De Colores
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Of Geese And Eagles




I'm guessing that they think they are safer in the air than on the ground. Out alone, a goose is easy prey for these eagles. However, banded together in large numbers, it is more difficult for the eagles to single one out. Safety in numbers!!
The bible tells us that there is safety in numbers for Christians. Hebrews 10:25 says "Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching." Matthew 18:20 says "For where two or three come together in my name, there I am with them."
These geese have figured it out that there are great benefits to sticking together. We as Christians can learn a valuable lesson from them. Alone, we are vulnerable to the world and its pitfalls. When we meet together in Chriatian fellowship, we can build each other up.
De Colores
Friday, January 23, 2009
MasterCard Fraud
I am amazed how many people almost exclusively use their debit cards instead of writing checks. They are great until something like this happens.
If you use your debit card a lot, be sure and check your account fairly frequently to make sure someone is not using your info to spend your money. At least look at your bank statement once a month!! Better yet, don't use the debit card for any on-line purchases. That seems to be the most common place where security gets breached.
De Colores
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Corrosion
When we woke up this morning, I thought something didn't feel right with the air temperature inside the house. Sure enough, the thermostat was set on 70 degrees, but the temperature showed 67. The furnace wasn't running, so I knew we had some kind of issue. I called our local repairman, and he came over and quickly diagnosed the problem. He said there is a sensor rod that detects when the burners are lit and tells the system that it's ok to run. If the gas comes on but the sensor does not detect heat, it will shut the system down, so you don't have a problem with gas leaking into your house. Any way, this sensor rod had become dirty and corroded over time, and didn't operate properly. Even though the burners lit, it couldn't tell, and it shut down the furnace. The repairman cleaned the sensor rod, and immediately the furnace fired up, and we had heat again!
That sensor rod reminded me of myself and my walk with God. Sometimes, the "dirt" of life can corrode our spirit. We cease to study, pray and seek God. We aren't sensitive to God's leading. We don't detect the "fire" that God puts in us. We become incapable of functioning like God designed and created us to. Only when we get rid of the dirt and corrosion through repentence and turning back to God can we again get that fire back in us that makes us effective Christians.
I am thankful for furnances, and I am thankful for people who know how to fix them! I am most thankful however, for God and His amazing love and grace that continually cleanses us of our dirt and corrosion in our lives.
De Colores
Friday, January 09, 2009
Blessed Be The Tie That Binds
Viola was truly the "glue" that held this family together. It was important to her that the "kids" get together and maintain the family ties. She never was loud or overbearing. Her quiet demeanor and dignity just commanded a certain presence whenever they were together.
I'm glad they are getting together and remembering the "tie that binds". Somewhere up in heaven, I'm sure Viola is smiling her approval also.
De Colores