The truth is, we all walk down the street with hidden struggles. Whether it be some personal failings in our character or harsh life circumstances that we are dealing with, there are things going on that others do not see. I can sometimes be short with people when life is weighing me down. How about you? “If they only knew what was going on in my life…” Yet we carry our burdens and shortcomings, and like a pant leg rolled down over a hidden prosthetic, very few see them.
By Jim Lewis My friend’s nephew is missing part of one of his legs from the calf down. Normally he wears a prosthetic and walks in a very normal fashion. Sometimes around the house however, he chooses to walk around without it. My friend has a difficult time describing the feeling he has when he sees how noticeable and painful it appears when his young nephew walks this way. He has a chance to witness what others don’t. The hidden deformity and struggle is revealed and I expect that this makes him love him even more. I imagine that many people seeing this young man on the street do not even recognize his hidden struggles, yet they are there. Would they treat him differently if they knew? Would you?
The truth is, we all walk down the street with hidden struggles. Whether it be some personal failings in our character or harsh life circumstances that we are dealing with, there are things going on that others do not see. I can sometimes be short with people when life is weighing me down. How about you? “If they only knew what was going on in my life…” Yet we carry our burdens and shortcomings, and like a pant leg rolled down over a hidden prosthetic, very few see them. Golden Words By A Wise Man
1. "If you want to change the world, do it when you are a bachelor. After marriage, you can't even change a TV channel" 2. "Listening to a wife is like reading the terms and conditions of websites or disclaimers. You understand Nothing, still you agreed..." 3. "Chess is the only game in the world which reflects the true status of the husband. The poor King can take only one step at a time in any direction. While the mighty Queen can go whatever she likes and remove any opposition she meets until she meets another king. Lucky for him he usually is hiding behind and next to a strong defender. By Evangelist Eric Smith “Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit,” Ephesians 1:13b. The next portion of the sentence we are pursuing is the last part of verse 13. We examined the first part last time. The whole sentence is verse 3 through verse 14 of Ephesians chapter 1. Remember, the English translations often have several sentences compared to the original language of only one. Through examining this sentence we have been encouraged by how the Father and the Son, Jesus, have work together to bring about salvation for those who will accept Jesus Christ for their Lord and Savior by obeying His commands. Now, we will see how the Holy Spirit also is involved in our salvation.
By Canton Fitness Center Drug-resistant Superbugs
Many people think that reports of drug-resistant germs are a scare tactic by ultra-sensitive fanatics. The reality is that each year, more than 2 million people in the U.S. develop serious bacterial infections that are resistant to one of more types of antibiotics. At least 23,000 die from these infections according to a 2013 CDC report. Those are some staggering statistics that get worse every year. Some of these “superbugs” you may not have heard of, and that is a good thing. However, you want to be educated about the potential for infection and know what they are. All of the “serious” or “urgent” ones are most likely contracted in the hospital by people who are on antibiotics and in a weakened state. Wild Pheasants Again in Pennsylvania – Part IV
There are ongoing efforts by the Pennsylvania Game Commission and the non-profit organization Pheasants Forever to try to restore wild pheasant populations again in our state. Two efforts are ongoing. The State of Pennsylvania was able to secure to secure United States Department of Agriculture funding for the Pennsylvania Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program. Under this program, landowners can enroll their cropland and buffers next to streams in conservation cover for 10-15 years. The rental rates are much higher than the regular federal Crop Reserve Program (CRP). The goal is to enroll 265,000 acres. That goal is on target with 170,000 currently enrolled. By William Bower Every year after our family picks apples at a local orchard we drive to a farm stand where we buy pumpkins. The granddaughters each picked out a colorful gourd and Mary Alice selected a pumpkin that appeared to be covered with peanuts. Later, in the week, I read in the paper that a local man, John Seeley, purchased several peanut roasters and has now begun roasting peanuts to sell at his popcorn and ice cream business.
By Stratton "Lefty" Schaeffer Pope Francis' Visit Triggered Boyhood Memories
Pope Francis' American visit covered a lot of ground from the time he flew into Andrews Air Force Base on September 22nd and departed from Philadelphia International on the 27th. He met with the President, Congress, The United Nations, and celebrated mass with hundreds of thousands of Americans in major cities in the North East. However, it was a less publicized event on the morning of his September 27th schedule that triggered boyhood memories for me. By Charles Rockwell Most of my thirteen readers have heard of the blight that killed most of the vast native chestnut trees. My father, Martin L. Rockwell, always lamented this tragedy for as a teenager he would go to the woods with other boys, build a fire and roast the chestnuts. Apparently they just threw them onto the hot coals but how did they retrieve the nuts?
I have found the answer. By Richard and Joyce Pratt A beautiful fall day yesterday after the rain on Saturday.
We celebrated my birthday with breakfast at Moose's Munchies with Wayne and Claire and later lunch also at Moose's Munchies with grandson and granddaughter-in-law, Scott and Maggie. Then we took a ride up over the mountain to look at the leaves with a short stop at the home of the newlyweds, Kate and Chance. Then on over the mountain to see more leaves. However, they aren't quite at their prettiest yet. I heard many other comments about the beautiful day on Sunday. Great for the Apple and Cheese Festival and the Fall Fling and many other outdoor events. Hope it made up for the rainy day on Saturday. What’s Keeping You Up?
A good night’s sleep is a precious commodity. It is vital for good health – mental and physical. Poor sleep can lead to decreased mental function, weight gain, heart disease, and a host of other things. So what are you doing wrong? Why are you not sleeping well? Here are a few problems that might be a culprit. LATE NIGHT EATING: Often people who eat late then go to bed experience acid reflux, aka heartburn. If this isn’t a problem for you, late eating still revs up the metabolism before bed. If you eat, the body is now busy trying to digest the food instead of allowing the body to relax and go to sleep. Try to eat the last meal several hours before bed. TOO MANY FRENCH FRIES: Transfats in French Fries, doughnuts, cookies, etc. decrease the cell’s ability to transmit chemicals to the brain. The brain and cells need more omega-3 fatty acids that are found in fish, walnuts and flaxseed. These good fats, instead, help chemicals like serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine and acetycholine get to the brain and help you sleep. By Kenneth Marple, M.A. Burnout
Jesus said, "Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light" (Matthew 11:29-30). Yet, many people feel they need to "burnout," rather than wear out! Symptoms often associated with burnout include: fatigue, trouble getting to sleep, trouble concentrating, a feeling of being under a great deal of pressure, disappointment with accomplishments, low energy levels, and headaches. People experiencing burnout do a lot of negative "self-talk." "My work hasn't been worth much. No one knows what I'm going through. Life isn't fair. My life isn't counting. I'm 45, and I can't wait to retire. I wish I could get a different job." Ralph Cramden might have said, "You're going to the moon Alice; you're going to the moon!" Christine Maslach describes burnout as resulting in emotional exhaustion, a desire to withdraw, and a reduced feeling of accomplishment. By Elaine Gee Last Week's Items
Friday, daughter Laura came up and we enjoyed the morning together. Saturday, Terri called and said Jessie was going to Connor and Kyle's soccer tournament in East Troy. She came up and spent some time with me. It was short but will try and do more next week. This Week's Items I guess I better get busy and start in as it's Monday night. Phyllis and Amstee from Tucson AZ have been visiting her brother and have seen a lot of friends and of course I was one of them. I haven't seen her for a few years. Have you had enough of Politics?
Here's what others said over the years… Check out what Plato wrote a thousand years ago! • Politics is the gentle art of getting votes from the poor and campaign funds from the rich, by promising to protect each from the other. ~Oscar Ameringer, "the Mark Twain of American Socialism." • I offered my opponents a deal: "if they stop telling lies about me, I will stop telling the truth about them". ~Adlai Stevenson, campaign speech, 1952. • A politician is a fellow who will lay down your life for his country. ~Texas Guinan (1884-1933) American business woman By Evangelist Eric Smith “And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit,” Ephesians 1:13. This is the next portion of the sentence we are pursuing. The whole sentence is verse 3 through verse 14 of Ephesians chapter 1. Paul has written some powerful statements in this sentence and the verse we are examining now has another.
“You also were included in Christ when” is a statement with a condition. Remember, this congregation at Ephesus was mostly Gentiles. Earlier in this sentence Paul used the “we” to refer to himself and the Jews. Paul is simply saying the Gentiles are now included in the Kingdom of God, the Church, when they become Christians. To be a Christian is to be “in Christ.” If you are not “in Christ,” you are not a Christian. The condition is “when.” This requires action on your part. You must response as the Ephesians did. By Esther Butcher The weather is not so bad this week; we can thank our lucky stars we got out of another bad storm. Our thoughts and prayers should include South Carolina. It is so devastating watching the pictures on the news.
Our grandson Jacob (Butch) Butcher, Roaring Branch and friend stopped to visit his grandparents on Thursday. He plans to do some hunting up here, and he was just checking things out. |
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