Ephesians 5 5 1 Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children 2 and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. 3 But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God’s holy people. 4 Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving. 5 For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person—such a person is an idolater—has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. [ a ] 6 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God’s wrath comes on those who are disobedient. 7 Therefore do not be partners with them. 8 For you were once darkness, but now you are light i...
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The worst of people/ the best of people... (horse rescue)....
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Today we took the kids on a field trip, to a horse rescue center just 20 minutes from my house..but a place I had not heard of..and obviously..hadn't visited. Today, after being there for 2 hours, I can't wait to go back and volunteer with my 3 kids (yes, I mean mucking stalls, grooming horses, etc)... You can read about this place at their website www.savethehorses.org
Here is ONE story from their center:
Trudy
From their website: "Trudy is a sweet Appaloosa mare. She was rescued by a veterinarian in
North Georgia in the mid 90’s. She's lived at the rescue facility since 1996.
Trudy’s history includes the most physical and mental abuse of any horse
on the farm. She was bound in barbed wire, then dragged behind a tractor.
Trudy has much fear of humans and deservedly so. Her safest place is
surrounded by horses, because she trusts them. She does not kick or
strike, even though she can easily get revenge for her horror and pain.
All she does is blow very loudly and hard through her nostrils and look for
a way to escape. Trudy will also tremble at her shoulders and arch her
neck as if to hold all of the fear in her neck muscles. It is heartbreaking to
be near Trudy and not be able to get her to understand that we will never
hurt her or let her be hurt again.
Trudy was lucky enough to be 'joined-up' with Monty Roberts when he was in Conyers, GA, a few years ago. It started out with Trudy trembling and fearful. He patiently waited for her to change her mind, and she finally put her nose on his shoulder. When that moment happened, women, as well as men, in the audience broke out in tears. It was emotional for everyone there and felt by everyone. Monty Roberts explained it this way...If you took a piece of paper, then folded it in half, ran your thumb down the fold, then opened the paper, it would have a cease in it. Rub your thumb down the crease...it will never be uncreased. It is deep into the paper now. Trudy's emotional wounds are too deep. We can offer kindness and give her understanding.
Trudy will always be a permanent resident of the rescue farm. It's been her safe place for many years. Change would only frighten her. She could use someone to sponsor her, help pay her feed and hay bills. A monthly donation will help Trudy even though she isn't capable of giving back by being ridden. Some horses need us to help them and get nothing in return."
There are so many more stories.. Bravo (their mascot and has been at the Rescue for many years), Diesel (a 17-year-old registered TN Walking Horse gelding. He is 16.1 hands and has an old injury to a back leg), Luke( a 6-year old OTB gelding who is 16.1 hands..learning the transition from the racetrack) and many more... If you are near Cumming/ Canton, Georgia... you must check them out...
Bravo
Goliath the chihuhua
The picture is of Luke ...the race horse that was rescued from being slaughtered because he wasn't winning races anymore....
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Ephesians 5 5 1 Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children 2 and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. 3 But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God’s holy people. 4 Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving. 5 For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person—such a person is an idolater—has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. [ a ] 6 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God’s wrath comes on those who are disobedient. 7 Therefore do not be partners with them. 8 For you were once darkness, but now you are light i...
There is so much in the news that paints Christians as unloving. Chick-fil-a didn't attack homosexual marriage, but defended traditional marriage. ..There are gay bars so why can't there be "Family" restaurants? Where is the tolerance for Christians? Our society is bent to believe that Christians are uneducated or simple minded. (I have three college degrees..). Our society is bent towards being intolerant to Christian principles and ideals. Why do Christians want these ideals, beyond God said it? Because working hard, treating people like you want to be treated, forgiving others, marriages (where no one gives up), ..are the things that are best for people. No one wants their possessions stolen. No one wants their children splitting time living with another spouse. No one wants their children not to have the influence of both a father and mother (as neither are replaceable). No one wants to be treated unkindly. ...
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