Who are you Listening to these day?

"If you say there's no hope, you're listening to the father of lies (John 8:44). You've encountered the thief who comes to steal, kill and destroy. (John 10:10)-the one who's determined to keep you a failure, to defeat you on every front he can. The only way you'll bring him down, the only way you'll extinguish those fiery arrows that will impale you on the stake of continuous defeat until you're consumed on its flames of destruction is through the Word. His Word is truth, and it alone can sanctify you-set you apart for victory. You may think there's no recovery from your failure. But my friend, if you have God, you have a future-and it's not a dismal one."

--Kay Arthur

New thoughts

Our evening plans were changed unexpectedly today so my sweet man suggested we go see Star Trek at the cheap theater. Now not being a "trekkie" by any stretch of the imagination, I simply went along for the show. Surprisingly, I found myself enjoying the movie much more than I ever imagined that I would despite the intense action. Action movies are usually not my cup of tea because I become so engrossed in the movie that I am tense for hours afterwards. There was a scene in the movie that really was insightful. At one point the older Spock shows up to give a young Jim Kirk insight into the years to come and then in a later scene Kirk is reassuring a young Spock that he can't fail in the mission he is embarking upon. And then I wondered what I would step out and do if I knew that everything would turn just fine in the end. Of course, as a Jesus follower I know that it will ultimately but too often I live in fear afraid of failing. Isn't it amazing what God can teach us through a exciting movie on Labor Day?

Sunday afternoon

There's nothing like a relaxing Sunday afternoon especially after the nonstop weekend we've had and I am so very thankful to have this time to unwind before the work week resumes tomorrow morning bright and early. My in-laws were here this weekend visiting before taking off for a southeastern coastal adventure. My mother-in-law's cancer has returned once again and this time it is in her liver so we are all sad at the news but we know the Lord has worked many miracles in her behalf over the past 5 years she has battled this ovarian cancer. Her doctor contributes her longevity with the overwhelming prayer support she has had from her church family and friends. Our youngest son and his wife were here for Friday supper and then our daughter and son-in-law were here with their 2 boys last night. Everyone seemed to enjoy their time together and we took pictures and visited which was such a blessing. My mother-in-law is dearly loved by everyone who knows her. Times like these are so special and in reality we all never know what is ahead for any of us. Being mindful of each other and the love we have is so

vital because our days are numbered.