Highs -n- Lows Living with the Disease

Wednesday, October 9th

Another beautiful morning
Today's high will again be in the 70's. :-) So beautiful!

This morning there is such a beautiful sunrise...many shades of red.

Yesterday, we went to Des Moines to visit Francines mother, Beth.  She looked really good but you can see her health had declined. She is unable to feed herself, walk and she has lost her ability to carry on a conversation.  :-( After visiting with Beth, we went out to eat with Brad, Francines brother.  It was so good to see him and to catch up on what's going on in his life. 

After visiting with Brad we headed back to Council Bluff...it's about a two hours drive. 
We stopped at Hyvee for groceries and went over at Paige's, Francine's daughter, for supper.  I haven't seen Paige's son Lincoln in person yet.  Many pictures...he is so adorable and a lot of fun. :-)

Today we are taking it easy...I had a lot of swelling and pain after our long day, yesterday.  My face and neck are red also :-(
Tonight we have bible study, worship and prayer.  :-)

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It may be more natural or even popular to trust in your circumstances, your success, or the opinions of others. But God asks you to put your full trust in Him—to believe and apply what He’s promised in His Word more than anything else. When you do, you’ll have the peace, joy and fulfillment you’re looking for.

But living this way doesn't just happen; it has to be on purpose. We all need help to make good choices, overcome worry and anxiety, and keep a positive attitude.

Keep your focus on God and receive what you need from Him. You’ll also be encouraged with life-changing promises from God's Word that you can quickly and easily apply in your own life.

As you draw closer to God and learn to trust Him completely, you can enjoy your life — no matter what you’re facing.
I have been blessed...

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Today's Bible Study

Can You Get Away with Sin?

Read | Galatians 5:19-25

If you planted several apple seeds in your front yard, what would grow? Apples, of course! It is foolish to plant apple seeds but then expect to reap a crop of oranges, isn’t it?

Now, let’s take that little question a step further. If you planted seeds of sin in your life, what would grow? Sadly, the result is just as logical as the consequence of sowing apple seeds.

Why, then, is the answer so obvious when we’re talking about fruit, yet so elusive when we’re dealing with sin in our own life? Many people who freely engage in wrong activities are shocked and dismayed to discover the disastrous results that always follow. Why are they surprised? It is probably because they never actually think of themselves as planting seeds of sin; rather, they see themselves as simply “having a good time.”

This is a trademark maneuver of Satan’s. With temptation, he always offers us one thing but then delivers something completely different. The good we think we are getting turns sour before we can fully enjoy it. That is because the Devil can offer no lasting joy; he serves up only lies and destruction.

Read today’s passage and ask yourself, Am I planting seeds of the flesh or seeds of the Spirit? Do I want to reap the consequences of sin, or do I want a harvest of spiritual fruit?

There is simply no comparison between the two options. As a matter of fact, you might say it is the difference between apples and oranges.

Another great day!