Tids and bits of Encouragement

Good Afternoon,

'Well', there is a downfall to my baking delicious peanut butter cookies! I have enjoyed 4 of them! LOL!

Wanted to share some tidbit thoughts re: 'Hour of Power' (Dr. Robert Schuller), that I embraced last Sunday, on the Vision Channel; website being: www.hourofpower.org.
Also, websites for 'Enjoying Everyday Life' (Joyce Meyer)- www.joycemeyer.org; and
and 'Living Truth (Charles Price) - www.livingtruth.ca.

Still best for those wishing to know more and to appreciate a greater understanding of Him, is to check these wonderful illuminating International Bible Teachers out for yourselves.

'Hour of Power' - James Ingram was the singer; good uplifting voice! Dr. Robert Schuller Snr shared that 'we are focusing on witnessing, not about preaching'. In other words, inviting people as guests, to share their own personal stories / experiences. ie their Blessings.

Catherine Lewis and her son, Rex Lewis-Clack, were guests on the 'Hour of Power'; and what an incredible story! Her son, Rex. was born blind, as well as having undergone a brain operation at birth. There were many attended difficulties, as one can only imagine! Making matters worse, the Mum endured a divorce, and she had to cope with all the challenges (and then some!) that a single, alone, and frightened woman had to face. She had guilty thoughts; and ended up going to Church to search for 'something'. Turns out, she was 'drawn' to Him; and 'was brought to her knees' by Jesus Christ. It was with His Help and Salvation, that she and her son, made it through their obstacles. Somewhere, somehow a 'keyboard' appeared, and the son was drawn to the keys on the keyboard, as they 'made sense' to him. He was / is a Savant! How awesome! As his Mum said, "the world gave him chaos and disfunction; and his music was his calm". I heard him play the piano; and what a Divine Gift! His Mum has written a book, called, 'Book of Rex'; I look forward to reading their enlightening story.

Another guest was / is Miroslav Volf, a Professor of Systematic Theology at Yale University. Revelation 21:5 - 'Behold, I make all things new'; is what Miroslav referred to for his excellent delivery. His 'interpretation' is a 'new past'; and 'that the past, does not need to oppress us; it is the New; whereby we can see and feel in the future from the past. The future is new and fresh, freed from the past'. I understood what he was sharing; made sense to me; and he gave good examples. YET, it is still better for you, to tune into 'Hour of Power' for your own interpretations. God has already forgiven us; see Psalm 103:12. In short, " We
are longing for the One who makes all things new!"

Tidbit - Regardless of our challenges, obstacles, diffiulties, etc, always think of others, who may be in a worse plight than you. ie Catherine and Rex's inspiring story!

Bittid - Have a perpetual fresh appreciation for your Blessings; and always be Thankful for a new day!

With regards to my post, earlier today, Alan called the individual's 'manager'; no names were mentioned; just wanted some tidbitz clarity for the benefit of all. The 'manager', who is a friend of mine, was genuinely appreciative of our valid concerns and customer feedback. He diplomatically reassured Alan that 'they' hope to provide a better service to us.

Have to continue with some other tid tasks. May be back later; if not, tomorrow re: 'Living Truth'. The above photo is of some of our lovely Lady Head Vases; as well as our artistic vase, filled with bright tulips! If you wish, you can refer to my February 10th post - 'A Refreshing Ambience!' for a bit of background.

Will also add an encouraging bittidz: that it is what we do each and every day of the week; - to continue to Seek Him. Making sure, it is not just by attending Church on Sundays, and then forgetting about the message in the Service, until the next time we attend Church. We can not forget that the Church is NOT the building, but the Body of Christ.

Peace and God Bless.