After several weeks of monitoring hits on my blog, I've decided that it has run it's course, and it's time to sign off. I'm only getting a few views a day, and I have a sneaking suspicion that most of them are my kids checking in once in a while. :)
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
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Happy Valentines Day
Valentines Day, that wonderful day when we attempt to convey to our sweetie how much we love and cherish them is rapidly approaching. Yes, it is a wonderful day, full of love and romance. But, too often, the pursuit of romance with our mate is limited to this one day, and the rest of the year is "the same old same old".
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
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??
Record setting highs, thunderstorms, abundant sunshine, warm breezes....wait a minute, aren't we in the middle of winter? Let me check my calendar...yep, it says February 9. Where did winter go? It looks like we're having a dose of "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
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
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