99 Days of Summer: The past two weeks have been pretty non-enjoyable
for most of the country. The horrible fires, storms on the east coast,
heat wave across the nation, and on and on have caused many of us to
just retreat inside. But, we are getting a respite from most of the
situations and now is a time of rebuilding and regrouping for many
people. A great way to spend these "dog
days of summer' would be to find a relief effort or an organization
that could use some extra hands from volunteers. Soup kitchens need
help even in the summer, not just on the holidays. Habitat for Humanity
does the bulk of their work in the summer. Check with your local
Habitat Restore to see if they could use some volunteer help. Don't
just sit there, get up and help where you can. You will be glad you
did.
Word for Today, Fashion: Most women love new clothes. We are
constantly looking for that perfect outfit. We spend time in front of
mirrors trying on different combinations looking for just the right
thing to wear for a special occasion. We want everything from our PJ's
to our little black dress to be right for us. We look for the right
fit, color, and style that are most flattering. Most men
don't obsess over their clothes as much as women do, but they want
their clothing to be comfortable and reflect their personality and
style. There will come a time we no longer have to stand in front of a
mirror to see if what we are wearing is just right for us. God has
prepared the perfect "outfit" for us to wear for all eternity. He knows
the right color, pure white, and he knows the right fit, covering our
sin and shame with His righteousness. We don't need Stacy and Clinton
of "What Not to Wear" to tell us what looks best, our Creator is the
ultimate fashion authority for eternity. "I have removed your iniquity
from you, and I will clothe you with rich robes." "I will greatly
rejoice in the Lord, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for He has
clothed me with the garments of salvation, He has covered me with the
robe of righteousness."
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