Healing, Wealth, and other gifts

Read Acts 9: 32-43 about Peter raising Dorcus (Tabitha) from the dead and healing Aeneas from his paralytic condition. I often wonder why we don't get to heal people like that today. I know there are people with great faith like that of Peter, who have prayed for those who were sick and dying. And those for whom they pray still get sicker, still die. I know also it is all up to God to decide and all for the greater good.  We have a numbered amount of days, known only to God and when they are done, we go home to Him (provided we know Him).  But, wow... can you imagine bringing someone back from the dead? I imagine with all the science and technology today , it would be "explained away". But someone dead for 3 days?  Surely there would be those who would see and believe? 
I'm sure the gift of healing must be given to those who know how to handle it without losing sight of the fact that it is a gift of God and not of their own talent.  It would take a  special person to be able to handle a gift like that.  Same goes with having great wealth.  Such a difficult thing for most of us to handle.  Would I use it for good? or for selfish reasons.  Seeing the way I tend to hold onto things and very nearly hoard... I would say I'll never be "blessed" with great wealth.  God knows me better than I know myself and if I don't have those needs financially, I may not stay as close to Him.  I'm pretty weak in that regard, I think.  Sad, but true.  It's not flattering to realize that about yourself. 
OK... Today is Thursday., I did my walk yesterday at lunch time and I need to do the same today. It was hot yesterday and will be today as well.  I cannot let myself down. My sister will be asking me.  Love to all.

Saul's conversion

Reading in Acts this morning about Saul's conversion.  Can you imagine hearing the voice of Jesus?  Audibly hearing the voice? I LOVE when I hear His voice when he speaks to me thru his word or thru music or other believers.  Sometimes, I hear it in my heart or mind and I know it's Him.  It can also be frightening when He's telling you something you dont really want to hear. But wow, Saul must have been terrified. Then opening his eyes to realize he is blind.  Talk about a wake up call.  And Saul didnt say 'No, Lord, I dont want to' although it was his choice.

I know I have ignored Jesus' call to do things in the past. I hate looking back and seeing that in my life. My prayer today is to be bold like Saul and learn and proclaim.  Not to hide or keep silent because the world may not like what I say. The truth is so much more important than what others think of me!  I am sure there are people who will think me fanatic but that is OK.  Doesnt it just mean I'm excited for the Lord?  Aren't I?  The answer is YES! Like the song says, "What will people think when they hear that I'm a Jesus Freak? What will people say when they find that it's true? I don't really mind if they label me a Jesus Freak. There ain't no disguising the truth!"  (*DC Talk, "Jesus Freak"  Great song) 

Here's to today:  Boldness in the Lord.  Exercise for 30 min.  Stay on task. 
Blessing's to everyone this fine Wednesday morning

Accountability

OK, my sister is holding me accountable to exercise. 30 minutes a day.  I told her I would do it. (sigh) I sure dont want to let her down. (or me) It is good for me and I need to do it.  I'll keep you updated if I can keep it up. 

Tuesday??

Well, Happy Tuesday!  It's 5:45, cup of coffee at hand, dogs fed (except Coop who's still in his bed), and me with a headache.  Tuesdays are worse than Mondays. They are a full fledged weekday. Too early in the week to be "close to a weekend". Busier than a Monday because you had all day Monday to "fill" it up even more. 
Can't believe I started this Blog and still have found nothing I'd want to really say that would be of interest to anyone.  Seriously! It's rather embarrassing.  Thinking of having the grandson over for the weekend if he'd like to come. Need to come up with some fun things to do while he's here. I think we'll make dog biscuits. I know he likes to do that for the boys.  He calls them "dog cookies".  Of course we'll have to make people cookies too. What kind of grandma would I be without cookies?  It's a law or something....
Enjoy your Tuesday everyone.  May God bless you richly and may you be a blessing to others this day!

Sunday Morning

Good Morning!  It's a beautiful Sunday morning. Dogs up early (nothing like waking to that familiar retching sound of a dog needing to throw up) and out the door by 5am. Breakfast by 5:45 (the dogs, not me). Showered, email checked, and time for a bible study and journaling.

I feel physically very crummy this AM. Very sluggish and sore all over. Too much physical labor yesterday (OK, not "too much" just more than I'm used to... It's good for me!) and I feel it today.  Ross, the big basset has the right idea and is still asleep atop a PILE of my couch cushions.  If he could climb a mountain of the things and sleep on the top he would.  Must be a BASSET thing because Coop is the same way.  The big ol' lab, on the other hand would much rather lie on the hard wood floor.  Think I could get a gov't grant to study that? 

Anytime I have a question in the back of my head like that I have to ask myself if I could get a grant for that...  Hey, I've heard of studies being done for some pretty stupid things, so there HAD to be a study done SOMEWHERE... RIGHT?

Well, all is well in my world.  BSU won last night (although moments of ridiculous mistakes and penalties had me frustrated) and God is on His throne.  May He bless you abundantly... and if you don't know Him, may you get to know Him soon. 

BSU Broncos and Boise

Boise LOVES their broncos!  Getting ready for the BSU / OSU game tonight on the blue turf.  Loving "game day" with ESPN.  It is so neat to have something as a community to just get behind together.  There are so many "issues" these days; economy, housing market, unmemployment, politics, etc; issues we argue about.  What a joy to have something to rally around in a positive manner. 

I've always been disgusted with the money that pro athletes get paid.  They seem to have become all about the money and status.  Well, we dont have much in the way of pro sports here in Idaho, so our colleges are a true JOY.  I think if Jesus were on the earth today, he would love to attend games of competition like these. 

Went out to dinner last night and saw mostly OSU fans enjoying our city.  (It is pretty darn nice, isn't it?)  Also ran into some boys from Missouri who just pick a couple of good games they want to see thru the year, and go!  BSU was a pick for them this year... how cool is that?  They said they loved it here.  Everyone was amazing and so friendly and kind.  Way to go Boise! 

I really think Idaho is a much unknown treasure (at least to outsiders).  And in Idaho, we can still call ourselves Christian without fear of persecution or ridicule.  It's still OK to be a believer in Boise, Idaho.  We need to pray for our brothers and sisters abroad, though.  The persecution they feel in other places can be so hard to imagine.  Let's not forget them.