This is so Me

You Are a Plain Ole Cup of Joe

But don't think plain - instead think, uncomplicated You're a low maintenance kind of girl... who can hang with the guys Down to earth, easy going, and fun! Yup, that's you: the friend everyone invites. And you're dependable, too. Both for a laugh and a sympathetic ear.

What Kind of Coffee Are You?

I'm definitely a plain Jane coffee drinker. Black, strong, hot and lots of it! No decaf for me! I've cut back on my coffee drinking a bit in the past year or so, but I still have my two cups of real, homebrewed coffee in the morning. I used to drink a whole pot, but two steaming mugs of hi-test are better than a whole pot of decaf, don't you think?

What about you? What kind of coffee drinker are you?

(I must confess that I am also a grammar nut. I had to change the code from "And your dependable too" to "And you're dependable, too.")

My friend, Kyle

One of the best things about the internet and online communications is meeting people that, otherwise, you would never have met. I have been so blessed to meet so many wonderful Christian friends. Rebecca, of Rebecca Writes, is one of the first friends I ever made online. I count her as a true friend, as well as many new friends I have made here at Hiraeth.

Today, I want you to meet my young friend, Kyle. Kyle is a very wise, bright young man. I met him at The Highway Discussion Board, where we are both moderators. His knowledge and understanding of complex theological issues is amazing to me, but even more than that, I am in awe of his wisdom and maturity. (How old are you, Kyle? All of 21?)

Kyle just got back from a week performing Katrina relief in Biloxi, Mississippi through the First Presybterian Church. You can read about his experiences at his blog, Covenant in Blood. He has lots of pictures linked at his post.

I don't know about you, but it had been a while since I had thought about the ongoing work in that area. The continuing devastation is truly mind boggling. I am so thankful for folks that haven't forgotten, that have been willing to give up time and money and materials to help the people who lost so much recover after Katrina.

Thanks, Kyle.

Here we go again

Eve was spayed this morning and we got to bring her home this afternoon. The vet said she got along fine and didn't even need to wear the cone as long as she continues to leave her tummy alone. And if Ivy will leave her alone! Ivy knows that something isn't right and she insists on "taking care" of Eve like she did last October when Eve had a different surgery. She is very attentive. It would be really sweet if we didn't have to keep after her to let poor Evie take a nap!

God's Minute 2/20

February 20

He forgetteth not the cry of the humble.--Psalm 9:12

DEAR LORD, our Friend and our Saviour: Thy children come to Thy feet and look up into Thy face, for we know that Thou dost love us and that Thou art waiting for us. Be Thou ever the center of our family life, and make us find our peace and our happiness in Thy presence. Our home can be blessed only when we know that Thou art with us. Help us to love one another as Thou dost love us; to be gentle and unselfish and forgiving; to be good children of our Heavenly Father. When we are troubled, do Thou quiet our fears. When we are tempted, do Thou grant us the victory. When we are sick, may Thine everlasting arms enfold us; and when we go astray, O dear Shepherd, seek us and bring us home again. May our hearts be glad in the knowledge of Thy love. May our thoughts be pure because Thou rulest them. Let the sunshine of Thy favor drive away all shadows, and may we sing in the gladness of our spirits, since Thou art our Guardian and Friend, and therefore no harm can befall us. Help us to grow daily more like Thee, and at last take us to Thy Home, where we shall be happy forever.

Hear our prayer, dear Christ, and help us and bless us, for Thine own dear sake.

Amen.

Floyd W. Tomkins, B.D., LL.D.,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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