Friday, November 11, 2011
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Joey Polka Dots 2-4-99 to 9-27-11
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Today I lost one of the best pals I ever had. We put my dog Joey down. He was suffering from some type of cancer and was in incredible pain. He remained alert and loving until the end. I've had so many good times with that dog. He was born February 4, 1999. We owned both Mom, Sadie, and Dad, Side Meat. I caressed Joey everyday since his birth. He slept with me each night and faithfully walked everyday with me on my daily "constitutional"-whether it was 2 miles or 6.
The memories which are spinning in my head-From getting shocked and rolling 4 times trying to break him from chasing antelope, to his Aunt Tipper and his escapades, and , the notoriety as the "baby killer". He took on and killed skunks and, badgers and porcupines, but had rare sucess with gophers. He he was gentle with people, protective of me, and cuddled each night on the sofa. He liked to fish. He would watch where I cast my fly, and when he saw a fish swimming towards it, he'd jump into the creek or the lake and catch the fish himself. Soon, he'd stand on the banks, and jump in to any fish he'd see. He loved the water, loved to swim. Loved to hike, to camp, to ride in a vehicle. He sat up straight in the seat. not missing anything that passed by.
12 1/2 years is along time for a friendship, and one grows deep. I love that dog.!
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Monday, June 20, 2011
Operation Integrity Daily: Being The Real Deal
Operation Integrity Daily: Being The Real Deal: "Admitted to God, to ourselves and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs. Finally, I confessed all my sins to you and stop..."
Friday, May 27, 2011
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Monday, March 7, 2011
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Peace and Civility Pledge
Peace and Civility Pledge
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The church can offer a message of hope and reconciliation to a nation that is hurting and deeply divided. We urge those who claim the name of Christ to "put away from you all bitterness and wrath and anger and wrangling and slander, together with all malice, and be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ has forgiven you" (Ephesians 4:31-32).
We pledge to God and to each other that we will lead by example in a country where civil discourse and peacemaking are rare. We will work to model a better way in how we treat each other in our many communities, across religious and political lines. We will strive to create safe and sacred spaces for common prayer and community discussion as we come together to seek God's will for our nation and our world.
1.) We believe Jesus' teaching that "Blessed are those who make peace" (Matthew 5:9). We acknowledge that most of us have been guilty of violence in our hearts and with our tongues. We hold ourselves to the higher standard to which Christ called us: to refrain from not only physical violence but violence of the heart and tongue. "Do not commit murder. Anyone who murders will be judged for it," and "Do not be angry with your brother or sister" (Mathew 5:22-23).
2.) We commit that our dialogue with each other will reflect the spirit of the Scriptures, which tell us, in relating to each other, to be "quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry" (James 1:19).
3.) We believe that each of us, and our fellow human beings, are created in the image of God. This belief should be reflected in the honor and respect we show to each other, particularly in how we speak. "With the tongue we bless the Lord and Father, and with it we curse those who are made in the likeness of God....this ought not to be so" (James 3:9,10).
4.) We pledge that when we disagree, we will do so respectfully, without falsely impugning the other's motives, attacking the other's character, or questioning the other's faith. We will be mindful of our language, being neither arrogant nor boastful in our beliefs as we strive to "be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love" (Ephesians 4:2).
5.) We recognize that we cannot function together as citizens of the same community, whether local or national, unless we are mindful of how we treat each other. Each of us must therefore "put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one body" (Ephesians 4:25).
6.) We commit to pray for our political leaders - those with whom we agree or disagree. "I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made -- for kings and all who are in high positions" (1 Timothy 2:1-2).
7.) We believe that it is more difficult to hate others, even adversaries and enemies, when we are praying for them. We commit to pray for each other, those with whom we agree and those with whom we may disagree, so that we may be faithful witnesses to our Lord, who prayed "that they may be one" (John 17:22).
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Prayer for a New Year
Lord,
There are many uncertainties in our world but what matters most will never change. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Hebrews 13:8
We believe You are with us, for us, and surrounding us with Your love. So do not fear, for I am with you... I will strengthen you and help you. Isaiah 41:10
No matter what happens, You will guide us and fulfill Your purposes for us. He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Philippians 1:6
Even in hard times we can be confident that we will have victory through you. In all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. Romans 8:37
We trust you will take care of us and bless us in more ways than we can imagine.
God will meet all your needs according to the riches of His glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19
We give each moment and every day to You. Most of all, we give ourselves too.
Your Kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Matthew 5:10
Amen.
--by Holley Gerth
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