FW: Painted Feathers

"Have great hopes and dare to go all out for them. Have great dreams and dare to live them. Have tremendous expectations and believe in them."

The painters of these feathers are outstanding but the message below is even better.













God's Wings

A little something to put things in perspective...

After a forest fire in Yellowstone National Park , forest rangers began their trek up a mountain to assess the inferno's damage.

One ranger found a bird literally petrified in ashes, perched statuesquely on the ground at the base of a tree. Somewhat sickened by the eerie sight, he knocked over the bird with a stick. When he gently struck it, three tiny chicks scurried from under their dead mother's wings. The loving mother, keenly aware of impending disaster, had carried her offspring to the base of the tree and had gathered them under her wings, instinctively knowing that the toxic smoke would rise.

She could have flown to safety but had refused to abandon her babies.. Then the blaze had arrived and the heat had scorched her small body, the mother had remained steadfast ...because she had been willing to die, so those under the cover of her wings would live.

'He will cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you will find refuge.' (Psalm 91:4)

Being loved this much should make a difference in your life. Remember the One who loves you, and then be different because of it.

The GIFT

>The gift
> A young man was getting ready to graduate
> from college. For many months
> he had admired a beautiful sports car in a
>dealer's showroom, and
>knowing his father could well afford it, he told
>him that was all he wanted.
>As Graduation Day approached, the young man
>awaited signs that his father had purchased the car. Finally, on the
>morning of his graduation,
>his father called him into his private study.
>His father told him how proud he was to have such
>a fine son, and told him how much he loved him. He handed his son a
>beautiful wrapped gift box. Curious, but somewhat disappointed, the young
>man opened the box and found a lovely, leather-bound Bible, with the
>young man's name embossed in gold. Angrily, he raised his voice to
>his father and said,
>"With all your money you give me a Bible? and
>stormed out of the house, leaving the Bible.
>Many years passed and the young man was very
>successful i n business.
>He had a beautiful home and wonderful family, but
>realized his father was very old, and thought perhaps he should go to
>him. He had not seen him since that graduation day.
>Before he could make arrangements, he received a telegram telling him
>his father had passed away, and willed all of his possessions to his
>son. He needed to come home immediately and take care
>of things. When he arrived at his father's house, sudden sadness and
>regret filled his heart.
>He began to search through his father's important
>papers and saw the still new Bible, just as he had left it years ago.
>With tears, he opened the Bible and began to turn the pages.
>His father had carefully underlined a verse, Matt
>7:11, "And if ye, being evil know how to give good gifts to your
>children, how much more shall your Heavenly father which is in heaven,
>give to those who ask Him?" As he read those words, a car key dropped
>from the back of the Bible. It had a tag with the dealer's name, the same
>dealer who had the sports car he had desired. On the tag was the date of
>his
>graduation, and the words...PAID IN FULL.
>How many times do we miss God's blessings because
>they are not packaged as we expected? I trust you enjoyed this. Pass it
>on to others. Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not;
>but remember that what you now have was once among the things you
>only hoped for...
>IF YOUR GIFT IS NOT PACKED THE WAY YOU WANT IT,
>IT'S BECAUSE IT IS BETTER PACKED THAT WAY! ALWAYS APPRECIATE LITTLE
>THINGS; THEY USUALLY LEAD YOU TO ATTACHMENTS! PLS
>SEND THIS TO ATLEAST TWO PEOPLE SO AS TO LET THIS GREAT
>LESSON FLOW AROUND

JESUS on the Beach

Pictures below are from a beach in Maryland . Isn't the artwork awesome? Be sure to open up your screen all the way. The man creates new ones each day, as the ocean washes away his work every day.

This is Chuck Ritchey, Sr. I have watched this man work on the beach at Ocean City , Maryland . Each time I watch him I marvel at his talent and fortitude because it is true that his works get washed away with the tide and he does them again. He is certainly a witness for Jesus Christ as thousands of people, in the course of a day, view his work and watch as he crafts his treasures. May his message be viewed by many.

Originally sent by: joelhro2@There










I hope you enjoy it. It is incredible!

Pictures below are from a beach in Maryland . Isn't the artwork awesome? Be sure to open up your screen all the way. The man creates new ones each day, as the ocean washes away his work every day.

This is Chuck Ritchey, Sr. I have watched this man work on the beach at Ocean City , Maryland . Each time I watch him I marvel at his talent and fortitude because it is true that his works get washed away with the tide and he does them again. He is certainly a witness for Jesus Christ as thousands of people, in the course of a day, view his work and watch as he crafts his treasures. May his message be viewed by many.

Originally sent by: joelhro2@There

Being happy doesn't mean everything's perfect. It means you've decided to see beyond the imperfections!

God didn't promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, sun without rain, but HE did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears & light for the way.

Maxine on Jesus

These are wonderful messages I got from my email. I really don't know who Maxine is
but I find her drawings a wonderful blessings and revelations.
Enjoy!!

God of Wonders by Third Day

From Brian:
When I look at how immense and vast God's universe is, I feel so VERY small in comparison. But then I stop and think about the fact that even with all He has created, He still cares for me and loved me enough to give His only son so that I could have redemption. I hope you all enjoy this one ... it's a bit of a departure from my previous videos, but it really makes you think and gives some perspective.

God Bless!
Brian

FW: Saying Grace In A Restaurant

Got this cool message from a friend:)


Last week, I took my children to a restaurant.

My six-year-old son asked if he could say grace.

As we bowed our heads he said, "God is good, God is great. Thank you for the food, and I would even thank you more if Mom gets us ice cream for dessert. And liberty and justice for all! Amen!"

Along with the laughter from the other customers nearby, I heard a woman remark, "That's what's wrong with this country. Kids today don't even know how to pray. Asking God for ice cream! Why, I never!"

Hearing this, my son burst into tears and asked me, "Did I do it wrong? Is God mad at me?"

As I held him and assured him that he had done a terrific job, and God was certainly not mad at him, an elderly gentleman approached the table.

He winked at my son and said, "I happen to know that God thought that was a great prayer."

"Really?" my son asked.

"Cross my heart," the man replied.

Then, in a theatrical whisper, he added (indicating the woman whose remark had started this whole thing), "Too bad she never asks God for ice cream. A little ice cream is good for the soul sometimes."

Naturally, I bought my kids ice cream at the end of the meal. My son stared at his for a moment, and then did something I will remember the rest of my life.

He picked up his sundae and, without a word, walked over and placed it in front of the woman. With a big smile he told her, "Here, this is for you. Ice cream is good for the soul sometimes; and my soul is good already."

The End

I love this story!
Please keep it moving.
Sometimes, we all need some ice cream.



I hope God sends you some ice cream today!

The Secret of Deliverence To Self

It is true! When you think too much of yourself, you can only feel and see
failures, pains, heartaches, rejection, frustrations and depressions.

Total darkness, isn't it?

Jesus has taught to walk away from myself and just focus on Him .
When I did that, everything changed!
In Him, I see only Peace, love, protection and healing.

My future is bright because my focus is on Jesus.

I love doing it. try it!

And how to do it?

Just soak on His words and listen to anointing preachings like this.

Let's listen together. This is one of my faves!

Be blessed!

The Secret of Deliverance From Self