Daily Nugget

Sunday, February 19th, 2012.



Today's cherished Nugget from guest blogger Pastor Bill.

“When men stop worshipping God, they promptly start worshipping man, with disastrous results.”
(George Orwell)

Hmmm....It seems as though we may have arrived at that point in history. The writer of Deuteronomy 11:16 says,

“Take heed to yourselves, that your heart be not deceived, and ye turn aside, and serve other gods, and worship them.”

"God, forgive us when our thoughts and hearts in turn are removed from You.
Amen."

Bro. Bill

God is Good...All the time!

Daily Nugget

Saturday, February 18th, 2012.



Today's cherished Nugget from guest blogger Pastor Bill.

“Nobody made a greater mistake than he who did nothing because he could do only a little.”
(Edmund Burke)

Some sit on the sidelines and wonder what if. Others jump up and down begging, “Put me in coach!” The writer of Ecclesiastes 9:10 says,

“Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might.”

"God, Let us make the most of the abilities You gifted us with.
Amen."

Bro. Bill

God is Good...All the time!

Just your way

Losing a child to death brings a myriad of emotions ... all complicated ... all different ... all difficult.


Vickie speaks today about ... your kind of grieving ...

"There is no right or wrong way to grieve, just your way."
Vickie

Father, Yahweh, I pray today for Vickie, and all who have lost a child. I pray that they will grow to acknowledge and embrace their own unique and personal way to grieve ... without guilt.

xtnyoda, shalomed

Daily Nugget

Friday, February 17th, 2012.



Today's cherished Nugget from guest blogger Pastor Bill.


In the early days of the automobile a man’s Model-T Ford stalled in the middle of the road. He couldn’t get it started no matter how hard he cranked nor how much he tried to advance the spark or adjust things under the hood. Just then a chauffeured limousine pulled up behind him, and a wiry, energetic man stepped out from the back seat and offered his assistance. After tinkering for a few moments the stranger said, “Now try it!” Immediately the engine leaped to life. The well-dressed individual then identified himself as Henry Ford. “I designed and built these cars,” he said, “so I know what to do when something goes wrong.”

God, as our creator knows how to “fix” us when our lives are broken by sin. The writer of Psalms 100:3 reminds us,

“Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.”

"God, Forgive us when we fail to ask our creator and try to fix ourselves."

Bro. Bill

Simple belief

Losing a child to death brings a myriad of emotions ... all complicated ... all different ... all difficult.


Tina speaks today about ... future hope ...

"You will see her again."
Tina

Father, Yahweh, I pray today for Tina, and all who have lost a child. I pray that the hope for a future will carry them through each current day.

xtnyoda, shalomed

Daily Nugget

Thursday, February 16th, 2012.



Today's cherished Nugget from guest blogger Pastor Bill.

“A sure way to lose happiness, I found, is to want it at the expense of everything else.”
(Bette Davis)

Not only did the apostle Paul know what it was like to be blessed, but also he knew to what it was like to be challenged. Here is what he said in Philippians 4:11,

“I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.”

"God, Help us to seek You that our happiness might last.
Amen."

Bro. Bill

God is Good...All the time!

Hundreds dead – MSN enthuses about “Wacky and Wonderful Weather Phenomena”

The growing weather tragedy in Europe is being reported as "Wacky & Wonderful" weather? Seriously?!

Villages buried under 4-5 meters of snow . … and MSN writes of “Wacky & Wonderful Weather Phenomena.” 140,000 trapped by snow – Death toll rises past 550, people tunneling through 15 feet of snow to get out of their homes, hundreds of barns collapse in Italy … and MSN writes of “Wacky & Wonderful Weather Phenomena.” Unbelievable.

You will just have to go to Robert's site for the full story.

Amazing.

xtnyoda, shalomed

Daily Nugget

Wednesday, February 15th, 2012.



Today's cherished Nugget from guest blogger Pastor Bill.

“People were created to be loved. Things were created to be used. The reason the world is in chaos, is because things are being loved, and people are being used.” (Anonymous)

The writer of 1 John 2:15 says,

“Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.”

"God, help us to remember to hold things loosely and hold people closely.
Amen."

Bro. Bill

God is Good...All the time!

Ultimate Justice

Losing a child to death brings a myriad of emotions ... all complicated ... all different ... all difficult.


Linda speaks today about ... Justice ...

"If Justice doesn't come from the court system it will come when that person stands before God."
Linda

Father, Yahweh, I pray today for Linda, and all who have lost a child. I pray that the reality that one day all will stand before You ... will be a sense of comfort ... especially when a child has been the victim of some human crime. You will hold each accountable.

xtnyoda, shalomed

Daily Nugget

Tuesday, February 14th, 2012.



Today's cherished Nugget from guest blogger Pastor Bill.

Happy Valentines Day!

“Assumptions are the termites of relationships.”
(Henry Winkler)

It is not enough to assume someone knows you love him or her; we must remind that one often--daily if possible. It is not enough to assume someone knows you appreciate what that one has have done for you. Again, you must be consistent in your appreciation.

In the same manner, it is a sin not to worship God, telling Him daily how much you love Him and appreciate His love for you. Jesus reminded us in John 3:16,

“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”

"God, thank You for Your love for us.
Amen."

Bro. Bill

God is Good...All the time!

Tragedy unfolding in Europe – Is U.S. media trying to ignore it?

Perhaps the MSM will not be able to ignore the tragedy growing in Europe and Asia much longer? Heart breaking.

“The cold snap in Europe, which began in late January, has killed hundreds and brought deep snow where it hasn’t been seen in decades,” says this article in the Seattle Times.

This should be front page news. Instead, the article doesn’t appear until page eight. And the title, “At least 3 killed in avalanche in Kosovo,” belies the seriousness of the situation. (The print version carries a different headline: “Cold snap, snow lock down Europe.”)

How about a headline that tells it like it is?

140,000 trapped by snow – Death toll rises past 550.

That headline would give readers a glimpse of what’s really happening in Europe, where snow drifts reaching above the rooftops have kept tens of thousands of villagers prisoners in their own homes.....

Go to Robert's site, Ice Age Now, to read the whole story and follow the links.

Lord, have mercy.

xtnyoda, shalomed

Yahweh, Day 243

Day 243

Yahweh

... you will be My people ...

"I will honor the holiness of My great name ... The nations will know that I am Yahweh ... Then you will live in the land that I gave your fathers; you will be My people, and I will be your God."
Ezekiel 36:23-28 (Holman Christian Standard Bible)

Yahweh's patience is remarkable. Just to ponder for a moment.

The Great I Am ... Creator of all there is ... having to somehow look and long for a people out of all His creation ... that He can call His own.

No credit to us here ... only wonder and awe.

This is in The Name.

xtnyoda, shalomed

No Time Limits

Losing a child to death brings a myriad of emotions ... all complicated ... all different ... all difficult.


Alisa speaks today about ... time ...

"To take all the time I need. Don't let someone else put time limits on how long you should grieve...before it is considered abnormal."
Jane

Father, Yahweh, I pray today for Jane, and all who have lost a child. I pray that the time of grieving will take on a whole sacred value to these dear souls ... knowing that their grief is actually a reflection of Your Presence in their hearts.

xtnyoda, shalomed

The Chaplains Corner

The Chaplains Corner

Guest blogger, Chaplain Paul, is one of the most effective chaplains in America today. He is an emergency responder to every situation.


Hey, this is the Chaplain again.

I remember when I was in elementary school there was a pretty girl whose desk was two rows over from mine. She had long blond hair that she wore in a ponytail.

On Valentine’s Day we all exchanged cards. I spent hours looking through all the cards to find just the right one to put her name on. On the card it said, Be My Valentine Always! I signed my name and put lots of X’s and O’s on the card. The next day when she opened the card she looked at me and smiled. Even with a missing front tooth – she was beautiful!

For the next two weeks we were in love. We sat together in lunch and even held hands. It was wonderful. But, then she decided she liked Tommy better, and my heart was broken. I thought I would die.

Sometimes human love doesn’t last. But I’m so glad that God’s love does - it is eternal. The LORD said,

"I have loved you with an everlasting love." (Jer. 32:3)

And in Romans we read,

“Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? . . . Nothing in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Rom. 8:35-39)

I want you to know that God will never change His mind about loving you. He wants to be your Valentine forever. Will you accept His love today?

Daily Nugget

Monday, February 13th, 2012.



Today's cherished Nugget from guest blogger Pastor Bill.

"I don't pray for God to take my problems away, I pray only for God to give me the strength to go through them."
(Jose Lozno)

It is through our challenges that we grow. What we have gone through makes us who we are. Jesus reminds us in Matthews 27:20,

“Lo I am with you always, even to the end of the world. Amen.”

"God, thank You for our challenges and your presence through them.
Amen."

Bro. Bill

God is Good...All the time!