Regarding the differences between the testaments…

In the Old the New is contained...

In the New the Old is explained...

I am convinced it was God’s intent that every time we open the Scriptures we would find Him. Not just stories of man loving, leaving, and learning, but God’s interaction and character with man. Yes I see lots of human interaction as I read the Bible but I think we’re supposed to see divine interaction.

Just as all creation speaks of God (the gentle rain, the thunder storm, the quiet breeze, the warm sun) His Word is constantly attempting to reveal His Son, his love, his passion and care for all mankind.

I am amazed at how both Old and New Testaments pour over the earth looking for ways to describe what the kingdom of heaven is like. The Old Testament prophetically gives picture after picture consistent with the revealed character of Jesus in the New Testament.

Nature describes God. The created speaks of the creator. The creators always seem to express themselves in their creations. It is time for me to be an expression of love, faithfulness, hope, peace, and forgiveness. This is God’s character, revealed in Jesus; I am His expression.

One year, Little Johnny's family was having the extended family 4th of July cookout at their home. One of the special treats that year was the lighting of the fireworks (Roman candles, bottle rockets, missile batteries, etc.) they had bought out of state (they're illegal in their state, of course!).

Just before they were to arrive, a cousin calls, saying their neighbor's plans had just fallen through, and could they bring them along to the picnic - they even had extra food to bring. "Sure, the more the merrier!"

Upon arrival and meeting their cousin's neighbor, it is discovered that he's a police officer. The father turns as innocently as he can to Little Johnny, and whispers to him to grab the paper bag of fireworks sitting in the kitchen and hide them somewhere quickly.

Johnny disappears, and the father changes the topic to food for the day. This family had brought some chicken to grill, so the father tells them the gas grill is all set to use out back - just turn on the gas and push the ignition button with the lid still closed.

They head out to the back as Johnny comes back in through the front door. The father hurries to him and says "Whew, that was close!  That man's a police officer, and he almost saw the fireworks. Did you hide them real well?"

"Oh, yeah, nobody will ever think to look in the grill!"

Need I say more?

For those of you who watch what you eat, here's the final word on nutrition and health and immigration. 

FACTS

1. The Japanese eat very little fat and suffer fewer heart attacks than the Aussies, British or Americans.

2. Most Mexicans eat a lot of fat and suffer fewer heart attacks than the Aussies, British or Americans.

3. The majority of Africans drink very little red wine and suffer fewer heart attacks than the Aussies, British or Americans.

4. It is common knowledge Italians drink large amounts of red wine and suffer fewer heart attacks than the Aussies, British or Americans.

5. We understand Germans drink a lot of beer and eat lots of sausages and fats and suffer fewer heart attacks than the Aussies, British or Americans.

CONCLUSION

Eat and drink what you like.  Speaking English is apparently what kills you.

It seems the ipod's popularity is still growing.

I thought I'd seen just about every possible application the ipod could be used ... until today...

Have you ever noticed the differences between Mother's day and Father's Day? We just celebrated Mother's day. We gave beautiful cards covered in glitter and flowers. We give gifts ranging from trips to the spa, fine jewelry, and meals out on the town. It’s a real time to stop and celebrate the hard work mom does to keep the world a better place.

Now it's time to celebrate Father's Day. We start with a card and there is where the similarities end.

My favorite part of the father's day differences in the fact we dads have to cook our own meal. IT'S TRADITION!!! We bar-b-que! "Hey dad, here's your card... when are those burgers gonna be done?"

In honor of that age-old tradition I would like to suggest a possible solution to the same old spark up the briquettes. How about the new and improved GTS deluxe bar-b-que? That’s right dads… we neeeed one of these! 

so.... forget the burgers, when is the steak gonna be done?

Because I know you want to know... Here is the image imbedded within the previous picture

Just a dumb number six... Now aren't you disappointed?

So was I.

Here I was thinking it would be exciting. I was anticipating the satisfaction of knowing what was in the picture. Now I am left with a stupid, worthless and empty number six.

Kinda like sin isn't it? I anticipate one thing and get something else.

Do you see an image embedded in this color gradient?

If so, you're colorblind in the red part of the spectrum.

I found myself wanting to see whatever the image was. I strained my eyes, I looked closer at my computer screen. I stood back from my desk. I HAD to see this image. What was it? What was I missing out on? ...come-on, I want to be colorblind!

Then it struck me, to see the image is to NOT see correctly. Did you catch that? If I don't see the image, my eyes are good!

Sometimes we look at the things this world has to offer and we desire whatever it is. It doesn't matter that it brings sickness and decay to our lives. It doesn't matter that having what I see will ultimately leave me NOT having so much more. That's right, often times in order for me to gain the world I may just lose my soul.

I guess today I'll just be content I can't see whatever that image is... but don't you still wanna know?!

I wrote about them in April, but I was thinking...

Count every ' F ' in the following text: 

Finished files are the result of years of scientific

study combined with the experience of years... 

How many did you come up with?

WRONG, there are 6......
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No joke. READ IT AGAIN ! 

Really, go back and try to find the 6 F's. 

The reason you are having a problem is the brain cannot process 'OF'.           
       
Incredible or what? Go back and look again!! Anyone who counts all 6 'F's' on the first go is a genius.

You're so smart!  

The Three Little Pigs went out to dinner one night. The waiter comes to take their drink order.

"I would like a Sprite," said the first little piggy.

"I would like a Coke," said the second little piggy.

"I want water, lots and lots of water," said the third little piggy.

The drinks are brought out and the waiter takes their orders for dinner.