![]() November 23. It was a cold, damp, windy day; but I’m thankful we didn’t have single digit numbers like Lonnie said they are having up there in NY. We headed for the girls’ house around 8:30 this morning. It was wash day, and Daddy was brave enough to hang the clothes outside, although he had to come in and get his hands warmed up in the middle of the job. While clothes were washing and being hung out, I worked on the soul-winning notes for MTP. The second half of the morning, Daddy and I checked over I Thessalonians chapter 2. We thank the Lord that it went fairly smoothly. Then it was lunch time; and while I was eating lunch, I got the translation corrections made in the computer and got chapter 2 set up in the print file, and also the English for chapter 3. Did a little crocheting before we went for nap. Slept quite a bit longer than I expected to. After my nap, Christy and I went out front and planted a few crocus bulbs and tulip bulbs. In the mean time, Daddy brought in four boxes from the shed, from which we needed to remove some herbs that we aren’t allowed to send via ship. After we finished the planting, I went through the four boxes and removed the items that were taboo. Also took out my painting supplies—may as well enjoy painting while we wait on our visas. That left empty spaces in the boxes so I repacked three of the boxes with items from the fourth one and re-taped those three boxes. Daddy returned those three to the shed, but the fourth is in the house and the empty space will need to be filled with something. This evening, we listened to a message by Pastor Weiss from John 6:16-21, making good application in three areas—those who are saved, those who desire to be saved, and those who desire to live a victorious Christian life. I also finished crocheting and attaching the puppy’s legs. We left a little earlier to go home, thinking we would beat the rain; but it was already raining. After we got home, I made and attached the puppy’s tail and his collar. Just have the tag to make for the collar. “But he saith unto them, It is I; be not afraid.” John 6:20 When Jesus is with us, there is never a need to be afraid. November 24. It must have rained all night, and continued raining until mid-morning or so. While I was eating breakfast and having quiet time, I got the tag made to go on the puppy’s collar. Attached that and then took pictures of the pup. Afterward, I got busy making soup, and then had a cup of coffee and got ready to go do our Aldi shopping. On the way back from Aldi, we stopped at Fastop to get a little gas. During the lunch hour, I looked through pictures and decided on what picture to paint. Also looked for background ideas for a portrait painting. After nap, the soup was done, and I turned it off to cool. Then I happened to think that I was going to add some potatoes to give it more bulk so it would be more filling. So I peeled and diced a few potatoes and put them in a pan on the stove to cook. When they were done, I added them to the soup pot and also added cream. While that was cooling, I looked for a vitamin B supplement for Christy to order for me. By then the soup was cool so I got that pureed. When all that was done, it was close to supper time, so I went ahead and enjoyed a cupful of fresh soup and a little yogurt. And afterward, I washed up the day’s dishes. About 6:15, we headed for the girls’ house to spend the evening and play a game with them. After we got home, I got out the painting canvas and made the sketch of the picture I wanted to paint.
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November 21. A frosty sunshiny morning. Daddy had to scrape ice off the car windows. First thing to do after arriving at the girls’ house was to put cranberries and apples on to cook for cran-apple sauce. When it was done cooking and had cooled down, I whipped it up with the mixer so it wouldn’t be lumpy. Then Daddy and I checked I Thessalonians chapter 1. It was a short chapter, but it took us a while to complete it because of a couple snags. We thank the Lord for His wisdom and direction. I also got corrections made in the computer file and set it up in the print file. After nap, I helped Connie make a fall wreath. Then I had a little snack before going outside and sweeping the spider webs off the utility room door, off the pot of flowers on the floor by the back door, and off the container of flowers on the wall by the back door. Then I finished up the last section of the culture notes so that course is now complete except for Daddy’s part which will be to set up questions for the students on whether a cultural practice is good or bad in God’s eyes, whether it would be acceptable in the church or not, and what Scriptures would support their answer. I thank the Lord for His help in completing that course. This evening, there was a huge stack of dishes to wash. I also worked on the crocheted puppy, and we listened together to a sermon by Pastor Weiss, the second half of his message on “Seeing… See That,” from I Peter 1:22,23. After we got home, I finished the puppy’s body and attached the head. November 22. Thanksgiving Day, although giving of thanks is not in any way limited to this one day of the year. After breakfast, I washed, peeled, and cut sweet potatoes (in quarters), put them in a pan, and covered them with water to be cooked later. Then Daddy and I went out to WM to do our weekly shopping there. Aldi was closed today. After we got home and had put the food away, I made a smoothie (delicious) using the frozen wild blueberries we had bought at WM. Then I sat down for more prayer time. Around 11:30, I started the sweet taters cooking, and at 12:25, we took the sweet taters and cran-apple sauce and headed out for Mel & Ellen’s house for Thanksgiving dinner. C&C arrived shortly after we did, and the Bream family a little bit later. It was a blessing to be able to spend a little time with family The Lord gave us a lovely day; and after dinner, most everyone went outside. I dozed a bit on the couch. A little later, we had some dessert. Then Daddy and I came home and had a nice nap. When we got up, it was already dark out. This evening, we listened to a message by Pastor Allison of Madison Baptist, AL. The goal of the Christian life is to become like Jesus—Romans 8:28-30 and I Peter 2:21. Salvation is necessary. God loved us as we were, but He gave His Son to save us and make us what we ought to be. It didn’t cost you anything to be saved, but it costs everything to be a disciple. Those who do not forsake ALL, CANNOT be Christ’s disciples. When you are satisfied with where you are spiritually, you are done growing. We should always be striving to be more like Jesus. The carnal believer only wants to be challenged to feel good about himself and his carnality. I also crocheted the two front legs for the puppy, washed the few dishes that needed to be taken care of, and worked on translating some soul-winning notes.
November 19. Thanking the Lord for a lovely sunny day. After breakfast and quiet time, I wrote an e-mail and made up the bed with clean linens and put out clean towels and washcloths. Then Daddy and I checked the last chapter of Colossians before going for a pleasant walk in the fresh air. After that, I got Colossians 4 all set up in the print file. Praise the Lord for helping us to complete that book! I also made an introductory page to I Thessalonians and added the English for chapters one and two. Then I wrote another e-mail. The afternoon was spent working on the culture notes for MTP. We also went out for another walk in the warm afternoon sunshine. After supper, I did some cleaning, refilled the dish soap and hand soap dispensers, and washed the dishes. Then I got journal notes ready to send to Connie. This evening, we listened to Part 2, Stewarding the Gospel, by Pastor Weiss. 3) It is an investment as we saw in part 1. a) We saw that it is a wise investment. b) It is a fruitful investment. John 16:8. When we faithfully witness for Christ, the Holy Spirit will use God’s word to bring forth fruit. We are not alone in our soul-winning. The Holy Spirit is already at work. We are the witness, and the Holy Spirit is the soul-winner. No one becomes a fruitful soul-winner by accident. Those who purposely choose to share the gospel will be the ones who see fruit. Seven things that characterize a successful soul-winner: 1) They pray daily for a burden. 2) They carry gospel tracts. 3) They schedule a time for soul-winning. 4) They maintain an updated prospect list. Strive to call, write, or visit each one on your prospect list at least once a week. 5) They are attentive in church services, helping visitors at church and especially asking them about salvation. 6) They demonstrate hospitality. It allows you to build a relationship. 7) They involve new converts in soul-winning. They encourage new converts to share the gospel with their friends. Conclusion: we are not stewarding our lives if we are not stewarding the gospel. It is the compelling motivator for stewarding every other area of our lives. I finished crocheting as much of the pup’s head as I could, but I need safety eyes before I can continue. “16Then they that feared the LORD spake often one to another: and the LORD hearkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the LORD, and that thought upon his name. 17And they shall be mine, saith the LORD of hosts, in that day when I make up my jewels; and I will spare them, as a man spareth his own son that serveth him. 18Then shall ye return, and discern between the righteous and the wicked, between him that serveth God and him that serveth him not.” Malachi 3:16-18 A good example for us to follow if we fear the LORD and think upon His name—to speak often one to another, as it says in Hebrews 10:24, to consider one another to provoke unto love and good works. November 20. There was plenty to do this morning—take a shower and wash hair; straighten bed; put amaranth on to cook for breakfast; fix and drink vitamin drinks and review memory verses; heat veggies and add some amaranth for breakfast; read Bible and start prayer time; put on a pot of carrots, frozen peas, and frozen corn to cook since I just finished up the other veggies; get everything ready to load into the car when we came back later; go out to Big Lots to look for snacks (didn’t find anything we wanted); go to bank; go to discount meat market and get a beef roast for myself and a couple snacks for Daddy; stop at Hospice Thrift Store and look for warm jacket; back to apartment to put purchases away, put away the veggies I had cooked which by now were cool, pack some fridge items into the cooler bag, and load up the car to head for the girls’ house. It was already 11:30 when we arrived. Morning was all but gone and it was soon time for lunch. During lunch hour, I searched through some crochet patterns, and this afternoon, after nap, I worked on the culture lessons. Daddy and the girls had an early supper and left early for the pie and praise service at church tonight — ”pie” first (or other desserts) and then a time of praise with opportunity for church members to give testimonies; also reading of Scripture portions in between groups of testimonies. The testimonies were very uplifting and gave glory to God. Had time to do some praying and crocheting. Daddy shared verses of challenge and reminder with me this morning from Colossians 1:11-14 and also shared them this evening during the praise service. “11Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness; 12Giving thanks unto the Father….” Colossians 1:11,12a |
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