[SkyDancer]

Hai, (((HUGS))) Quick break from skydiving - J

[PROCON]

WOO-HOO, thanks for remembering and honoring our Troops, Kathy!

[lightman]

Happy hump day....stand strong and stay safe!

[Biggirl]

Hi!

[The Mayor]

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July 16

Costly Joy

Bible in a Year:

• Psalms 16–17
• Acts 20:1–16

When a man found it, he . . . went and sold all he had and bought that field.

Matthew 13:44

At the sound of the digital melody, all six of us sprang into action. Some slipped shoes on, others simply bolted for the door barefoot. Within seconds we were all sprinting down the driveway chasing the ice cream truck. It was the first warm day of summer, and there was no better way to celebrate than with a cold, sweet treat! There are things we do simply because of the joy it brings us, not out of discipline or obligation.

In the pair of parables found in Matthew 13:44–46, the emphasis is selling everything to gain something else. We might think the stories are about sacrifice. But that’s not the point. In fact, the first story declares it was “joy” that led the man to sell everything and buy the field. Joy drives change—not guilt or duty.

Jesus isn’t one segment of our lives; His claims on us are total. Both men in the stories “sold all” (v. 44). But here’s the best part: the result of this selling of everything is actually gain. We may not have guessed that. Isn’t life in Christ about taking up your cross? Yes. It is. But when we die, we live; when we lose our life, we find it. When we “sell all,” we gain the greatest treasure: Jesus! Joy is the reason; surrender is the response. The treasure of knowing Jesus is the reward.

By:  Glenn Packiam Reflect & Pray

How have you experienced joy in your relationship with Jesus? What is He inviting you to surrender to Him?

Dear Jesus, open my eyes to see the treasure that You are! Direct my heart to You as the source of true and unfailing joy, and let me ever be fixed on You. Grant me the grace to surrender all to You.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

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[radu]

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for your service!

[E.G.C.]

A very pleasant good Thursday morning and ((HUGS)) to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your service to our country.

How's everyone doing this morning?

[luvie]

Gooood mornin', Early Birds!
Wow, the weekend is nearly here!
Has it been a fast week
...or is it just me?
Hope all of you have a GRRREAT day!
Stay cool!
((((hugs))))

Ok...weird. I posted to the wrong forum. LOL!