Word of Encouragement: 

June 30

More of God's Encouragement

"The LORD lives!

Praise be to my Rock!

Exalted be God,

the Rock,

my Savior!

2 Sam 22:47 NIV

Thank You Lord for being MY Savior and MY Rock  !!

As Always, Remember to have a God day !!

Love In Christ.

www.lowellag.org

An Interesting Father's Day:

Late Father's Day Posting:

OK, OK: I know; Fathers Day was over a month ago. But, I just came up with the idea of posting what made my Father's Day more interesting. Something that has never happened before.

As you know, my blog is titled "Steve's Late Life Adventures," It's a blog about what being in the Ministry is like and how it sometimes involves my family. Well; this posting is more about my family than about me.

I have two daughters that are both married and have children. However; being a pastor, there have been some women (all about my daughters ages) who have taken it upon themselves to graft themselves into my family be calling me Dad, and my wife, Mom.

Well; I'm sure that all of you have seen the app that is integrated with Facebook called "Bitstrips." It's an app that you can make a cartoon character after your own features, for example; this is my Bitstrip character.

As you can see it does look like my profile picture.

Well, anyways. Father's Day went well, my daughters treated me very well just like all the other years that have passed by.

However, this year, something very strange happened. A Bitstrips War broke out between my oldest daughter and one of the young women that grafted herself into our family.

It first started eight days earlier on my birthday, June 7th when my oldest daughter sent me this birthday card.

This is the inside looks like; notice the signature on the bottom right of the card.

This card is what started it all, as my oldest daughter asked me to take a picture of it and send it to one of woman who always teases my daughter about being the number one daughter. 

Dawn (oldest daughter) made the following Bitstrip thanking me for always being there for her. 

Now the Bitstrip War started to heat up....Both girls (women) wanted to be the #1 Daughter...

Then the fighting began in who gave the best gifts....

As with any family; kissing and making up is all part of being a family. Sure, we all have our squabbles from time to time, but in the end, all is well. At least in this instance, I came out on top...

So, the next step in this loving family would be to take at "ROAD TRIP" but, I'm not sure if that would work out either, as everyone wants to be in the front seat with me. 

No; we are not there yet; so chill; in the end we all have had fun this past Father's Day; and YES, I am a Blessed man. Thank you Lord for family, as well as those who want to be. LOL. 

Word of Encouragement: 

June 27

More of God's Encouragement

Therefore do not worry about tomorrow,

for tomorrow will worry about itself.

Each day has enough trouble of its own.

Matt 6:34 (NIV)

You DO give us grace for TODAY...

Help me to live here and now Lord.....

As Always, Remember to have a God day !!

Love In Christ.

www.lowellag.org

Word of Encouragement: 

June 26

More of God's Encouragement

But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise;

God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong

 1 Cor 1:27 NIV

Soo good to know that You do not look at ability

But availability Lord !!

As Always, Remember to have a God day !!

Love In Christ.

www.lowellag.org

Word of Encouragement: 

June 25

More of God's Encouragement

For the LORD God is a sun and shield;

the LORD bestows favor and honor;

no good thing does He withhold

from those whose walk is blameless.

Ps 84:11 NIV

My God is an AWESOME God !!!!!

As Always, Remember to have a God day !!

Love In Christ.

www.lowellag.org

 

Word of Encouragement: 

June 24

  

More of God's Encouragement

In my distress I called to the LORD; I cried to my God for help. From his temple he heard my voice; my cry came before him, into his ears. Psalms 18:6 NIV

Sooooo comforting to know YOU hear my cries Lord !!!!!!!

As Always, Remember to have a God day !!

Love In Christ.

www.lowellag.org

Word of Encouragement: 

June 23

More of God's Encouragement

There is no fear in love.

But perfect love drives out fear,

because fear has to do with punishment.

The one who fears is not made perfect in love.

We love because He first loved us.

1 John 4:18-19 NIV

Thank You is soooo inadequate Lord !!!!!

As Always, Remember to have a God day !!

Love In Christ.

www.lowellag.org

Word of Encouragement: 

June 20

More of God's Encouragement

Honor the LORD with your wealth,

with the firstfruits of all your crops;

then your barns will be filled to overflowing,

and your vats will brim over with new wine.

Prov 3:9-10 NIV

You give us soooo much more Lord !!!

As Always, Remember to have a God day !!

Love In Christ.

www.lowellag.org

Word of Encouragement:

June 19

More of God's Encouragement

Do you not say,

'Four months more and then the harvest'?

I tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields!

They are ripe for harvest.

John 4:35 NIV

Open my eyes and the doors Lord !!!

As Always, Remember to have a God day !!

Love In Christ.

www.lowellag.org

Word of Encouragement: 

June 18

More of God's Encouragement

"My food," said Jesus,

"is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work.

John 4:34 NIV

Lord help me to remember the work YOU had do finish

When I am tempted not to finish the work You want me to do...

As Always, Remember to have a God day !!

Love In Christ.

www.lowellag.org

Word of Encouragement: 

June 17

More of God's Encouragement

Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial,

because when he has stood the test,

he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.

James 1:12 NIV

Only with You can I ever remain standing Lord !!!!!

As Always, Remember to have a God day !!

Love In Christ.

www.lowellag.org

Word of Encouragement:

June 16

More of God's Encouragement

You armed me with strength for battle;

2 Sam 22:40a NIV

Thank You for YOUR  armor and YOUR strength Lord !!!

Like you say the battle is not against flesh and blood...

As Always, Remember to have a God day !!

Love In Christ.

www.lowellag.org

Word of Encouragement:

June 13

More of God's Encouragement

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.

Put on the full armor of God

so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes.

For our struggle is not against flesh and blood,

but against the rulers,

against the authorities,

against the powers of this dark world

and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.

Eph 6:10-12 NIV

We can't stand without You and Your armor Lord...

As Always, Remember to have a God day !!

Love In Christ.

www.lowellag.org

Word of Encouragement: 

June 12

More of God's Encouragement

Though my father and mother forsake me,

the LORD will receive me

Ps 27:10 NIV

Than You Lord that YOU are always there !!

As Always, Remember to have a God day !!

Love In Christ.

www.lowellag.org

Word of Encouragement: 

June 11

More of God's Encouragement

Delight yourself in the LORD

and He will give you the desires of your heart

Ps 37:4 NIV

You sure do Lord... You sure do !!!!

Because Your heart is my heart ...

As Always, Remember to have a God day !! 

Love In Christ.

www.lowellag.org

Word of Encouragement: 

June 10

More of God's Encouragement

Teach me Your way,

O LORD;

 lead me in a straight path

 Ps 27:11a (NIV)

Yes Lord, teach and lead me in YOUR way  ...

As Always, Remember to have a God day !!

Love In Christ.

www.lowellag.org

Word of Encouragement: 

June 09

More of God's Encouragement

Blessed is he who has regard for the weak;

the LORD delivers him in times of trouble.

Ps 41:1 NIV

You take such good care of us Lord !!

As Always, Remember to have a God day !!

Love In Christ.

www.lowellag.org

Word of Encouragement: 

June 06

More of God's Encouragement

It is better,

if it is God's will,

to suffer for doing good than for doing evil.

1 Peter 3:17 NIV

Your will be done in me today Lord.. no matter the cost...

As Always, Remember to have a God day !!

Love In Christ.

www.lowellag.org

Word of Encouragement:

June 05

More of God's Encouragement

Carry each other's burdens,

and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.

Gal 6:3 NIV

Yes, Lord open the door to help someone today !!!

As Always, Remember to have a God day !!

Love In Christ.

www.lowellag.org

Word of Encouragement: 

June 04

More of God's Encouragement

You give me your shield of victory,

and Your right hand sustains me; 

you stoop down to make me great.

Psalm 18:35 NIV

Thank You Lord for Your sustaining me today !!!!

As Always, Remember to have a God day !!

Love In Christ.

www.lowellag.org

Word of Encouragement: 

June 03

More of God's Encouragement

Surely God is my Help;

the Lord is the one who sustains me.

Ps 54:4 NIV

Thank You  Lord,

You surely have been my Help and sustainer !!!As Always, 

Remember to have a God day !!

As Always, Remember to have a God day !!

Love In Christ.

www.lowellag.org

Word of Encouragement: 

June 02

More of God's Encouragement

So I say,

live by the Spirit,

and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature.

For the sinful nature desires what is contrary to the Spirit,

and the Spirit what is contrary to the sinful nature.

They are in conflict with each other,

so that you do not do what you want.

But if you are led by the Spirit,

you are not under law.

Gal 5:16-17 NIV

Yes Lord, help me live by YOUR Spirit today  !!!!!

As Always, Remember to have a God day !!

Love In Christ.

www.lowellag.org