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Ephesians 2- Part 2

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Study and learn. Be changed.  Ephesians 2 Made Alive in Christ 1 As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, 2 in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. 3 All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our flesh[a] and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature deserving of wrath. 4 But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, 5 made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved. 6 And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, 7 in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus. 8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9 not
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Sometimes you just need a laugh

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************************************************************************* **************************************************************************** www.youjotube.com/watch/e2NlnRYQPhE Follow the link to watch Anita Renfroe parody of Beyonce's All the Single ladies. She says , "All the Wrinkled Ladies". If you still don't laugh, go to this link. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5qx-MVrXfk It is Justin Timberlake dancing to Beyonce's All the Single ladies. Enjoy...
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God's creation speaks to me

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http://www.sportsma nsparadiseonline .com/Live_ Owl_Nest_ Box_Cam.html Check out this link of a Barn Owl nest box. This is a live feed of a wild female barn owl named Molly. The owl box is located 15 feet off the ground. The male(McGee) has a white chest and face. He usually shows up after dark but has spent an entire day with the female. Owlets hatching this week. I think birds are especially sweet to watch. http://www.sportsmansparadiseonline.com/Live_Webcams.html You can see cams from all over the nation at the link above. (Bears, bald eagles, deer, raccoons, etc). Enjoy His hand, Rachel
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No longer living "on hold"

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Oh, for years I lived "on hold"; my life will start when I get the right job, the right man, the right child, the right house, etc. We are often shortsighted and can't extend our vision beyond tomorrow. As Linda Dillow says, "Living only from week to week is like a dot-to-dot life". She goes on to say that a psychologist asked 3000 people "What do you have to live for?" An astounding 94% said they were simply enduring the present while waiting for the future. We seem to be in a waiting mode. This poem was written by a 14 year old boy, yet it holds such much wisdom. It was spring, but it was summer I wanted; the warm days and the great outdoors. It was summer but it was fall I wanted; the colorful leaves and the cool dry air. It was fall but it was winter I wanted; the beautiful snow and the joy of the holiday season. It was now winter but it was spring I wanted; the warmth and the blossoming of nature. I was a child but it was adulthood I
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Help me with a question from my Bible Study

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www.bestwebbuys.com/books This book, Calm My Anxious Heart , by Linda Dillow is probably the one book besides the Bible that has helped me with not having as many "If only's " and "What if's ". I have read parts of this book more than a dozen times and highly recommend it for anyone struggling with anxiety, contentment with your role, contentment in your relationships, anger with God, anger with others, etc. Now that I have recommended this book to all of you, I will tell you the best place to buy it. The link above is to Best Book Buys .com. It searches 12 or so different places and comes back with the best price in buying books, music, etc. I have used this website for a number of years and have been very pleased. Back to the book. One of the questions this week's study focused on being content with things/ money. Simply, not having the "give me's ". One of the verses she focused on was Matthew 6:19-21 19"Do not store up for y
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Mexican- It's "What's for dinner"

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Perri often posts yummy recipes for us to try. I thought today I would post one of my favorite. It is from the Food Network and it is called Chicken Tamarillo. Ingredients- 1 ( 4 lb chicken), 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 1/2 Spanish onions, julienne/ 1 red bell pepper, julienne/ , 1 green bell pepper, julienne/ , 5 garlic cloves, chopped or 1 large tablespoon of garlic from the jar. 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, 3 ounces Worcestershire sauce, 4 ounces chipotle sauce, 1 1/2 tablespoon dried oregano, 2 tablespoons adobo seasoning, salt and pepper. Place whole chicken in stockpot and cover with water. Bring to boil, over high heat, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until fully cooked. Remove chicken. Strain and save the stock. Remove skin and discard it. Shred chicken. Heat olive oil on med. heat in large skillet. Saute onions for 10 minutes. Add peppers and garlic. Saute for 5 minutes. Add tomatoes to skillet along with the juice from the ca
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What's up?

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We just had our 3 snow storm of the season. We usually get one snow storm a year, if we get any snow at all. The kids enjoyed building another small snow man last night and blasting each other with snowballs. I, as you know, continue to dream of spring and all of the relaxing things it brings. I have been painting for close to 20 years. I first began painting when I attended Wesleyan College, but began painting regularly 12 years ago right before my son was born. About 6 years ago, I began painting more on canvases than on walls (murals). About a year and 1/2 ago, Russell developed a website for me and I began selling my paintings through a local Christian bookstore. Painting is very relaxing. It seems to be the perfect hobby for me. Here is one of my paintings, but you can see and order others at my website at http://www.scripturepainting.com/ .
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