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Nov 19 2007
Thanksgiving
From my buddy Barry with a little inspired word from God! A good reminder!
Mighty Warriors,
As our culture has now chosen to skip this week as a spiritual celebration, let us not be of the world.
A quick search of the NIV for “thanks” produced a 110 scriptures.
Take a few minutes. Give God the glory and thanksgiving.
Your prayers are vital,
Barry
Along with his fellowship offering of thanksgiving he is to present an offering with cakes of bread made with yeast.
Leviticus 7:12-14 (in Context) Leviticus 7 (Whole Chapter)
The meat of his fellowship offering of thanksgiving must be eaten on the day it is offered; he must leave none of it till morning.
Leviticus 7:14-16 (in Context) Leviticus 7 (Whole Chapter)
He appointed some of the Levites to minister before the ark of the LORD, to make petition, to givethanks, and to praise the LORD, the God of Israel:
1 Chronicles 16:3-5 (in Context) 1 Chronicles 16 (Whole Chapter)
[ David’s Psalm of Thanks ] That day David first committed to Asaph and his associates this psalm ofthanks to the LORD :
1 Chronicles 16:6-8 (in Context) 1 Chronicles 16 (Whole Chapter)
Give thanks to the LORD, call on his name; make known among the nations what he has done.
1 Chronicles 16:7-9 (in Context) 1 Chronicles 16 (Whole Chapter)
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.
1 Chronicles 16:33-35 (in Context) 1 Chronicles 16 (Whole Chapter)
Cry out, “Save us, O God our Savior; gather us and deliver us from the nations, that we may givethanks to your holy name, that we may glory in your praise.”
1 Chronicles 16:34-36 (in Context) 1 Chronicles 16 (Whole Chapter)
With them were Heman and Jeduthun and the rest of those chosen and designated by name to givethanks to the LORD, “for his love endures forever.”
1 Chronicles 16:40-42 (in Context) 1 Chronicles 16 (Whole Chapter)
Now, our God, we give you thanks, and praise your glorious name.
1 Chronicles 29:12-14 (in Context) 1 Chronicles 29 (Whole Chapter)
The trumpeters and singers joined in unison, as with one voice, to give praise and thanks to the LORD. Accompanied by trumpets, cymbals and other instruments, they raised their voices in praise to the LORD and sang: “He is good; his love endures forever.” Then the temple of the LORD was filled with a cloud,
2 Chronicles 5:12-14 (in Context) 2 Chronicles 5 (Whole Chapter)
When all the Israelites saw the fire coming down and the glory of the LORD above the temple, they knelt on the pavement with their faces to the ground, and they worshiped and gave thanks to the LORD, saying, “He is good; his love endures forever.”
2 Chronicles 7:2-4 (in Context) 2 Chronicles 7 (Whole Chapter)
The priests took their positions, as did the Levites with the LORD’s musical instruments, which King David had made for praising the LORD and which were used when he gave thanks, saying, “His love endures forever.” Opposite the Levites, the priests blew their trumpets, and all the Israelites were standing.
2 Chronicles 7:5-7 (in Context) 2 Chronicles 7 (Whole Chapter)
After consulting the people, Jehoshaphat appointed men to sing to the LORD and to praise him for the splendor of his holiness as they went out at the head of the army, saying: “Give thanks to the LORD, for his love endures forever.”
2 Chronicles 20:20-22 (in Context) 2 Chronicles 20 (Whole Chapter)
[ Contributions for Worship ] Hezekiah assigned the priests and Levites to divisions—each of them according to their duties as priests or Levites—to offer burnt offerings and fellowship offerings, to minister, to give thanks and to sing praises at the gates of the LORD’s dwelling.
2 Chronicles 31:1-3 (in Context) 2 Chronicles 31 (Whole Chapter)
With praise and thanksgiving they sang to the LORD : “He is good; his love to Israel endures forever.” And all the people gave a great shout of praise to the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid.
Ezra 3:10-12 (in Context) Ezra 3 (Whole Chapter)
Mattaniah son of Mica, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, the director who led in thanksgiving and prayer; Bakbukiah, second among his associates; and Abda son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun.
Nehemiah 11:16-18 (in Context) Nehemiah 11 (Whole Chapter)
The Levites were Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and also Mattaniah, who, together with his associates, was in charge of the songs of thanksgiving.
Nehemiah 12:7-9 (in Context) Nehemiah 12 (Whole Chapter)
And the leaders of the Levites were Hashabiah, Sherebiah, Jeshua son of Kadmiel, and their associates, who stood opposite them to give praise and thanksgiving, one section responding to the other, as prescribed by David the man of God.
Nehemiah 12:23-25 (in Context) Nehemiah 12 (Whole Chapter)
[ Dedication of the Wall of Jerusalem ] At the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, the Levites were sought out from where they lived and were brought to Jerusalem to celebrate joyfully the dedication with songs of thanksgiving and with the music of cymbals, harps and lyres.
Nehemiah 12:26-28 (in Context) Nehemiah 12 (Whole Chapter)
I had the leaders of Judah go up on top of the wall. I also assigned two large choirs to give thanks. One was to proceed on top of the wall to the right, toward the Dung Gate.
Nehemiah 12:30-32 (in Context) Nehemiah 12 (Whole Chapter)
The two choirs that gave thanks then took their places in the house of God; so did I, together with half the officials,
Nehemiah 12:39-41 (in Context) Nehemiah 12 (Whole Chapter)
For long ago, in the days of David and Asaph, there had been directors for the singers and for the songs of praise and thanksgiving to God.
Nehemiah 12:45-47 (in Context) Nehemiah 12 (Whole Chapter)
I will give thanks to the LORD because of his righteousness and will sing praise to the name of the LORD Most High.
Psalm 7:16-17 (in Context) Psalm 7 (Whole Chapter)
The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to him in song.
Psalm 28:6-8 (in Context) Psalm 28 (Whole Chapter)
that my heart may sing to you and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give you thanks forever.
Psalm 30:11-12 (in Context) Psalm 30 (Whole Chapter)
I will give you thanks in the great assembly; among throngs of people I will praise you.
Psalm 35:17-19 (in Context) Psalm 35 (Whole Chapter)
These things I remember as I pour out my soul: how I used to go with the multitude, leading the procession to the house of God, with shouts of joy and thanksgiving among the festive throng.
Psalm 42:3-5 (in Context) Psalm 42 (Whole Chapter)
I will praise God’s name in song and glorify him with thanksgiving.
Psalm 69:29-31 (in Context) Psalm 69 (Whole Chapter)
[ For the director of music. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A psalm of Asaph. A song. ] We givethanks to you, O God, we give thanks, for your Name is near; men tell of your wonderful deeds.
Psalm 75:1-3 (in Context) Psalm 75 (Whole Chapter)
Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.
Psalm 95:1-3 (in Context) Psalm 95 (Whole Chapter)
[ A psalm. For giving thanks. ] Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth.
Psalm 100:1-3 (in Context) Psalm 100 (Whole Chapter)
Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.
Psalm 100:3-5 (in Context) Psalm 100 (Whole Chapter)
Give thanks to the LORD, call on his name; make known among the nations what he has done.
Psalm 105:1-3 (in Context) Psalm 105 (Whole Chapter)
Praise the LORD. Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.
Psalm 106:1-3 (in Context) Psalm 106 (Whole Chapter)
Save us, O LORD our God, and gather us from the nations, that we may give thanks to your holy name and glory in your praise.
Psalm 106:46-48 (in Context) Psalm 106 (Whole Chapter)
[ BOOK V : Psalms 107-150 ] Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.
Psalm 107:1-3 (in Context) Psalm 107 (Whole Chapter)
Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for men,
Psalm 107:7-9 (in Context) Psalm 107 (Whole Chapter)
Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for men,
Psalm 107:14-16 (in Context) Psalm 107 (Whole Chapter)
Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for men.
Psalm 107:20-22 (in Context) Psalm 107 (Whole Chapter)
Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for men.
Psalm 107:30-32 (in Context) Psalm 107 (Whole Chapter)
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.
Psalm 118:1-3 (in Context) Psalm 118 (Whole Chapter)
Open for me the gates of righteousness; I will enter and give thanks to the LORD.
Psalm 118:18-20 (in Context) Psalm 118 (Whole Chapter)
I will give you thanks, for you answered me; you have become my salvation.
Psalm 118:20-22 (in Context) Psalm 118 (Whole Chapter)
You are my God, and I will give you thanks; you are my God, and I will exalt you.
Psalm 118:27-29 (in Context) Psalm 118 (Whole Chapter)
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.
Psalm 118:28-29 (in Context) Psalm 118 (Whole Chapter)
At midnight I rise to give you thanks for your righteous laws.
Psalm 119:61-63 (in Context) Psalm 119 (Whole Chapter)
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good. His love endures forever.
Psalm 136:1-3 (in Context) Psalm 136 (Whole Chapter)
Give thanks to the God of gods. His love endures forever.
Psalm 136:1-3 (in Context) Psalm 136 (Whole Chapter)
Give thanks to the Lord of lords: His love endures forever.
Psalm 136:2-4 (in Context) Psalm 136 (Whole Chapter)
Give thanks to the God of heaven. His love endures forever.
Psalm 136:25-26 (in Context) Psalm 136 (Whole Chapter)
Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving; make music to our God on the harp.
Psalm 147:6-8 (in Context) Psalm 147 (Whole Chapter)
In that day you will say: “Give thanks to the LORD, call on his name; make known among the nations what he has done, and proclaim that his name is exalted.
Isaiah 12:3-5 (in Context) Isaiah 12 (Whole Chapter)
The LORD will surely comfort Zion and will look with compassion on all her ruins; he will make her deserts like Eden, her wastelands like the garden of the LORD. Joy and gladness will be found in her,thanksgiving and the sound of singing.
Isaiah 51:2-4 (in Context) Isaiah 51 (Whole Chapter)
From them will come songs of thanksgiving and the sound of rejoicing. I will add to their numbers, and they will not be decreased; I will bring them honor, and they will not be disdained.
Jeremiah 30:18-20 (in Context) Jeremiah 30 (Whole Chapter)
the sounds of joy and gladness, the voices of bride and bridegroom, and the voices of those who bring thank offerings to the house of the LORD, saying, “Give thanks to the LORD Almighty, for the LORD is good; his love endures forever.” For I will restore the fortunes of the land as they were before,’ says the LORD.
Jeremiah 33:10-12 (in Context) Jeremiah 33 (Whole Chapter)
Now when Daniel learned that the decree had been published, he went home to his upstairs room where the windows opened toward Jerusalem. Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he had done before.
Daniel 6:9-11 (in Context) Daniel 6 (Whole Chapter)
But I, with a song of thanksgiving, will sacrifice to you. What I have vowed I will make good. Salvation comes from the LORD.”
Jonah 2:8-10 (in Context) Jonah 2 (Whole Chapter)
And he directed the people to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke the loaves. Then he gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people.
Matthew 14:18-20 (in Context) Matthew 14 (Whole Chapter)
Then he took the seven loaves and the fish, and when he had given thanks, he broke them and gave them to the disciples, and they in turn to the people.
Matthew 15:35-37 (in Context) Matthew 15 (Whole Chapter)
While they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my body.”
Matthew 26:25-27 (in Context) Matthew 26 (Whole Chapter)
Then he took the cup, gave thanks and offered it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you.
Matthew 26:26-28 (in Context) Matthew 26 (Whole Chapter)
Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke the loaves. Then he gave them to his disciples to set before the people. He also divided the two fish among them all.
Mark 6:40-42 (in Context) Mark 6 (Whole Chapter)
He told the crowd to sit down on the ground. When he had taken the seven loaves and given thanks, he broke them and gave them to his disciples to set before the people, and they did so.
Mark 8:5-7 (in Context) Mark 8 (Whole Chapter)
They had a few small fish as well; he gave thanks for them also and told the disciples to distribute them.
Mark 8:6-8 (in Context) Mark 8 (Whole Chapter)
While they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take it; this is my body.”
Mark 14:21-23 (in Context) Mark 14 (Whole Chapter)
Then he took the cup, gave thanks and offered it to them, and they all drank from it.
Mark 14:22-24 (in Context) Mark 14 (Whole Chapter)
Coming up to them at that very moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem.
Luke 2:37-39 (in Context) Luke 2 (Whole Chapter)
Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke them. Then he gave them to the disciples to set before the people.
Luke 9:15-17 (in Context) Luke 9 (Whole Chapter)
After taking the cup, he gave thanks and said, “Take this and divide it among you.
Luke 22:16-18 (in Context) Luke 22 (Whole Chapter)
And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me.”
Luke 22:18-20 (in Context) Luke 22 (Whole Chapter)
When he was at the table with them, he took bread, gave thanks, broke it and began to give it to them.
Luke 24:29-31 (in Context) Luke 24 (Whole Chapter)
Jesus then took the loaves, gave thanks, and distributed to those who were seated as much as they wanted. He did the same with the fish.
John 6:10-12 (in Context) John 6 (Whole Chapter)
Then some boats from Tiberias landed near the place where the people had eaten the bread after the Lord had given thanks.
John 6:22-24 (in Context) John 6 (Whole Chapter)
After he said this, he took some bread and gave thanks to God in front of them all. Then he broke it and began to eat.
Acts 27:34-36 (in Context) Acts 27 (Whole Chapter)
For although they knew God, they neither glorified him as God nor gave thanks to him, but their thinking became futile and their foolish hearts were darkened.
Romans 1:20-22 (in Context) Romans 1 (Whole Chapter)
But thanks be to God that, though you used to be slaves to sin, you wholeheartedly obeyed the form of teaching to which you were entrusted.
Romans 6:16-18 (in Context) Romans 6 (Whole Chapter)
Thanks be to God—through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, I myself in my mind am a slave to God’s law, but in the sinful nature a slave to the law of sin.
Romans 7:24-25 (in Context) Romans 7 (Whole Chapter)
He who regards one day as special, does so to the Lord. He who eats meat, eats to the Lord, for he gives thanks to God; and he who abstains, does so to the Lord and gives thanks to God.
Romans 14:5-7 (in Context) Romans 14 (Whole Chapter)
[ Thanksgiving ] I always thank God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus.
1 Corinthians 1:3-5 (in Context) 1 Corinthians 1 (Whole Chapter)
Is not the cup of thanksgiving for which we give thanks a participation in the blood of Christ? And is not the bread that we break a participation in the body of Christ?
1 Corinthians 10:15-17 (in Context) 1 Corinthians 10 (Whole Chapter)
and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, “This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me.”
1 Corinthians 11:23-25 (in Context) 1 Corinthians 11 (Whole Chapter)
If you are praising God with your spirit, how can one who finds himself among those who do not understand say “Amen” to your thanksgiving, since he does not know what you are saying?
1 Corinthians 14:15-17 (in Context) 1 Corinthians 14 (Whole Chapter)
You may be giving thanks well enough, but the other man is not edified.
1 Corinthians 14:16-18 (in Context) 1 Corinthians 14 (Whole Chapter)
But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Corinthians 15:56-58 (in Context) 1 Corinthians 15 (Whole Chapter)
as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the gracious favor granted us in answer to the prayers of many.
2 Corinthians 1:10-12 (in Context) 2 Corinthians 1 (Whole Chapter)
But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of him.
2 Corinthians 2:13-15 (in Context) 2 Corinthians 2 (Whole Chapter)
All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is reaching more and more people may causethanksgiving to overflow to the glory of God.
2 Corinthians 4:14-16 (in Context) 2 Corinthians 4 (Whole Chapter)
You will be made rich in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.
2 Corinthians 9:10-12 (in Context) 2 Corinthians 9 (Whole Chapter)
This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of God’s people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God.
2 Corinthians 9:11-13 (in Context) 2 Corinthians 9 (Whole Chapter)
Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!
2 Corinthians 9:14-15 (in Context) 2 Corinthians 9 (Whole Chapter)
[ Thanksgiving and Prayer ] For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints,
Ephesians 1:14-16 (in Context) Ephesians 1 (Whole Chapter)
I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers.
Ephesians 1:15-17 (in Context) Ephesians 1 (Whole Chapter)
Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but ratherthanksgiving.
Ephesians 5:3-5 (in Context) Ephesians 5 (Whole Chapter)
always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Ephesians 5:19-21 (in Context) Ephesians 5 (Whole Chapter)
[ Thanksgiving and Prayer ] I thank my God every time I remember you.
Philippians 1:2-4 (in Context) Philippians 1 (Whole Chapter)
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
Philippians 4:5-7 (in Context) Philippians 4 (Whole Chapter)
[ Thanks for Their Gifts ] I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you have been concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it.
Philippians 4:9-11 (in Context) Philippians 4 (Whole Chapter)
[ Thanksgiving and Prayer ] We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you,
Colossians 1:2-4 (in Context) Colossians 1 (Whole Chapter)
giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the kingdom of light.
Colossians 1:11-13 (in Context) Colossians 1 (Whole Chapter)
And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanksto God the Father through him.
Colossians 3:16-18 (in Context) Colossians 3 (Whole Chapter)
[ Thanksgiving for the Thessalonians’ Faith ] We always thank God for all of you, mentioning you in our prayers.
1 Thessalonians 1:1-3 (in Context) 1 Thessalonians 1 (Whole Chapter)
give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 5:17-19 (in Context) 1 Thessalonians 5 (Whole Chapter)
[ Thanksgiving and Prayer ] We ought always to thank God for you, brothers, and rightly so, because your faith is growing more and more, and the love every one of you has for each other is increasing.
2 Thessalonians 1:2-4 (in Context) 2 Thessalonians 1 (Whole Chapter)
[ Instructions on Worship ] I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession andthanksgiving be made for everyone—
1 Timothy 2:1-3 (in Context) 1 Timothy 2 (Whole Chapter)
They forbid people to marry and order them to abstain from certain foods, which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and who know the truth.
1 Timothy 4:2-4 (in Context) 1 Timothy 4 (Whole Chapter)
For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving,
1 Timothy 4:3-5 (in Context) 1 Timothy 4 (Whole Chapter)
[ Thanksgiving and Prayer ] I always thank my God as I remember you in my prayers,
Philemon 1:3-5 (in Context) Philemon 1 (Whole Chapter)
Whenever the living creatures give glory, honor and thanks to him who sits on the throne and who lives for ever and ever,
Revelation 4:8-10 (in Context) Revelation 4 (Whole Chapter)
saying: “Amen! Praise and glory and wisdom and thanks and honor and power and strength be to our God for ever and ever. Amen!”
Revelation 7:11-13 (in Context) Revelation 7 (Whole Chapter)
saying: “We give thanks to you, Lord God Almighty, the One who is and who was, because you have taken your great power and have begun to reign.
Revelation 11:16-18 (in Context) Revelation 11 (Whole Chapter)
Nov 13 2007
CBS Sunday Morning Commentary by Ben Stein
I love CBS Sunday Morning. I try my best to watch it before Home Church. It’s not always fruits and daises and I don’t always agree but it’s not really a news cast. It’s stories and commentary about the arts, people, places etc….
One of its contributors is Ben Stein. I’m sure you all know this guy!
Take a look at his commentary here. For more go to: http://www.benstein.com/
1995:
Herewith at this happy time of year, a few confessions from my beating heart:
I have no freaking clue who Nick and Jessica are. I see them on the cover of People and Us constantly when I am buying my dog biscuits and kitty litter. I often ask the checkers at the grocery stores. They never know who Nick and Jessica are either. Who are they? Will it change my life if I know who they are and why they have broken up? Why are they so important? I don’t know who Lindsay Lohan is, either, and I do not care at all about Tom Cruise’s wife.
Am I going to be called before a Senate committee and asked if I am a subversive? Maybe, but I just have no clue who Nick and Jessica are. Is this what it means to be no longer young. It’s not so bad.
Next confession: I am a Jew, and every single one of my ancestors was Jewish. And it does not bother me even a little bit when people call those beautiful lit up, bejeweled trees Christmas trees. I don’t feel threatened. I don’t feel discriminated against. That’s what they are: Christmas trees. It doesn’t bother me a bit when people say, “Merry Christmas” to me. I don’t think they are slighting me or getting ready to put me in a ghetto. In fact, I kind of like it. It shows that we are all brothers and sisters celebrating this happy time of year. It doesn’t bother me at all that there is a manger scene on display at a key intersection near my beach house in Malibu. If people want a creche, it’s just as fine with me as is the Menorah a few hundred yards away.
I don’t like getting pushed around for being a Jew and I don’t think Christians like getting pushed around for being Christians. I think people who believe in God are sick and tired of getting pushed around, period. I have no idea where the concept came from that America is an explicitly atheist country. I can’t find it in the Constitution and I don’t like it being shoved down my throat.
Or maybe I can put it another way: where did the idea come from that we should worship Nick and Jessica and we aren’t allowed to worship God as we understand Him?
I guess that’s a sign that I’m getting old, too. But there are a lot of us who are wondering where Nick and Jessica came from and where the America we knew went to.
http://www.benstein.com/121805xmas.html
I’ve gotten some forwards on this over the years that put a decidedly Christian spin on it. Adding quotes from Anne Graham, CS Lewis and others..but I think it can stand on it’s on.
I agree with his observation and that’s one of the reasons I do what I do!
Nov 13 2007
An educational moment with Greg
Jackson loves books. He can’t quiet say the “k” on the end of book so he says “booo” “booo.” His favorite book right now is, Does a Kangaroo Have a Mother Too? by Eric Carle.
I’ve read this thing like a billion times wishing they would alternate between mother and father…but I will not rise to the top of that soap box, so on to the point.
The names of animal babies, parents, and groups in this book:
Kangaroo–A baby kangaroo is a joey. Its mother is a flyer and its father is a boomer. A group of kangaroos is a troop or a mob or a heard.
Lion–A baby lion is a cub. Its mother is a lioness and its father is a boomer. A group of lions is a pride.
Giraffe–A baby giraffe is a calf. Its mother is a cow and its father is a bull. A group of giraffes is a tower or a heard.
Penguin–A baby penguin is a chick. Its mother is a dam and its father is a sire. A group of penguins is a colony or a parade.
Swan–A baby swan is a cygnet. Its mother is a pen and its father is a cob. A group of swans is a wedge or a heard.
Fox–A baby fox is a cub or a pup. Its mother is a vixen and its father is a dog fox. A group of foxes is a pack or a skulk.
Dolphin–A baby dolphin is a calf. Its mother is a cow and its father is a bull. A group of dolphins is a school or a pod.
Sheep–A baby sheep is a lamb. Its mother is a ewe and its father is a ram. A group of sheep is a flock.
Bear–A baby bear is a cub. Its mother is a sow and its father is a boar. A group of bears is a pack or a sloth.
Elephant–A baby elephant is a calf. Its mother is a cow and its father is a bull. A group of elephants is a heard.
Monkey–A baby monkey is an infant. Its mother is a mother and its father is a father. A group of monkeys is a group or a troop or a tribe.
Deer–A baby deer is a fawn. Its mother is a doe and its father is a buck. A group of dear is a heard.
Does a Kangaroo Have a Mother Too? by Eric Carle. 2000
Nov 07 2007
Chick-Fil-A New Wilderness Adventures Night
Please come out and support New Wilderness Adventures at the Chick-fil-A at the WalMart plaza. This will be on Mon. November. 19th from 5:30- 7:30 pm. A portions of the money spent that night will go to support the ministry of New Wilderness Adventures. Tell all of your friends, family, co-workers, neighbors etc. to please come out and help us pack the Chick-fil-A on that night. There will be things for the kids and the Chick-fil-A cow will be there also! Thank you for your support for New Wilderness Adventures..
Nov 03 2007
Boot Camp 07
Boot Camp was so amazing this year. It has been awesome each year we’ve had one but this year was especially special. We had big breakthrough with guys in the area of addictions, marriages, deeper intimacy with God, just understanding and knowledge, hearing from God and many other things. Below I’ve listed some of the quotes.
Here are a few quotes:
“Your ministry reaches to the deepest part of the masculine heart. It has been an experience I will not soon forget….”“After this weekend I am fully aware of the warfare that has been going on against me and I know what to do about it….”
“I came this weekend filled with much pain, hatred and resentment…before I felt I had to be perfect to come to God…God used this camp and the caring people to change my life.”
This is a picture that is not edited at all. This guy accepted Christ as his savior and Lord. He was a Soldier in Iraq recently and now is out of the Marines and lives in Columbia SC.
Boot Camps are not evangelistic in their nature generally, although the Gospel is spoken very clearly. However, God had other plans as He was speaking a message of freedom and life to the men there.
Below is another picture of a Baptism. This guys lives in Rutherfordton near Shelby. He committed his life to Christ after being a vocal Agnostic against Christianity.
It is another one of those situations where Christ spoke directly to the disillusionment and hurt that was going on in this young man’s heart. The team didn’t know that he wanted to be baptized and as Barry finished with the man in the picture above he asked if anyone else wanted to make a profession of faith and he came on in the water. It was awesome and cold to. This was a spring feed pond in the mountains on a windy day. 
Few more quotes:
“…I am a warrior for Christ Jesus. Thank each of you for your love for me. I’m with you!”
“…I came fearful that I would not hear God speak directly. I did hear him. After Dan’s baptism I heard God say, ‘this is your proof that you are made in my image and are meant to be used for good rather than evil.’”
“This weekend will never be forgotten… I thank all and above all God for giving me this opportunity. Let the healing and the journey begin.”
“Thank you for allowing me to be a part of what you are doing. HE is worthy!”
“I heard from God and felt his presence more than ever before in my life…my mission ahead is much more focused.”
We had a great team again this year. Below listed from top left is: Barry, Tom, Mark, Me, Stephen, Chris (prayer team), Jamie, Walter (prayer team) & Dick. Also on the team but not in the picture was: Brian, Alfred and Aubrey all on the prayer team.
And some more quotes:“…In a nutshell - I AM A NEW MAN FOR GOD!”
“…the teachings are incredible and needed… to go through these sessions has opened Freedom & Life to my new heart. Praise be to God!”
“…It was a great weekend and an impactful one.”
“…this weekend has given me a better understanding of myself and also more resources to help me continue to fight the fight.”
For you men reading this that have never been to a Boot Camp, please come or go to one of John Eldredge’s Camps out in Colorado. It is life changing time! And for you women, go to one of our Divinely Designed Conferences or out to Colorado to a Captivating. Life is too short not to take the time and go to one of these and experience God in this way.
We do not have the corner market on this experiencing God stuff, nor does Eldredge and Ransomed Heart. We are just regular people that are telling you our stories of redemption and freedom that God has brought us through. To Him is all the Glory!
Hope to see you on the trail! I’ll leave you with some more pictures from Boot Camp:
