Elephant Jokes

I don't want to strain anyone's brains today, so I thought I would be a little "light"!

Question: How do you shoot a blue elephant?
Answer: With a blue elephant gun!

Question: What is large and gray and goes around in circles?
Answer: An elephant in a revolving door!

Question: How do you stop a charging elephant?
Answer: Take away his credit card!

OK! I just had to tell you a few! How about you. Do you have some you want to share?

Just one more! (I just couldn't resist)

Question: How do you get down off an elephant?
Answer: You don't! You get down off a goose!

Here's another one.....LOL! (I just can't help myself!)

Question: Why couldn't the elephants play cards on the ark?
Answer: Because Noah was sitting on the deck!

OK.....I'm finished for today! (I think)

OH NO!

Question: How do you stop an elephant from going through the eye of a needle?
Answer: Tie a knot in his tail!!!!

God IS Moving!

Life Tabernacle is on the move! Wow! We had two wonderful services yesterday. The presence of the Lord permeated the atmosphere from the beginning of Sunday School through last nights service. In the morning service we had a mighty move of the Holy Ghost, which is not uncommon in our church, but there was such a flow of the Spirit of God. Many were praying, then I looked across the building and there stood a man who had made his way to the front to pray. Tears were streaming down his face, and in a little while he stretched forth his hands in surrender to God! Then, in another area of the altar was a "home boy" who had been in this church in his younger years and he was praying! When you've been in a "drought of souls" you know what I'm talking about when God moves and people come to seek His face. We also had a couple visiting with us from being invited by some of the people who were on visitation Saturday. In fact, they were offered a Bible Study "sometime when it is convenient" and their reply was, "right now is a good time"! YES! God is moving in WICHITA FALLS! Another family was here and is wanting a Bible Study! Last night, after a stirring message, "The Deadliest Day of Your Life" from our Pastor, there was no hesitation in people coming to the altar. Another man who had visited in the morning service and many years earlier, came forward, hungering and thirsting for a change in his life. Another young man who had come for awhile with his grandmother, was in the altar! A lady (backslider) received a touch from God! GOD IS MOVING IN LIVES! The church has been praying and fasting for SOULS and we are beginning to see them come to God. Vernon, the man who was delivered a week ago and received the Holy Ghost and was baptized in Jesus Name has not missed one service! YES, GOD IS MOVING IN WICHITA FALLS! We are ready to see the "wave of souls" we've been promised!

Enjoy!

It is hard to find good, clean, funny people, so I'm posting this website for you to see. Jeremy is a son of Pastor Mark and Paula Foster, friends of ours, and I think you will enjoy him very much.

The Jeremy Foster Show

Beautiful Day

Psa 118:24 This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.

I woke up this morning feeling good! As I went about the morning my mind kept saying this scripture. Sometimes we forget to give thanks for the seemingly little things in life, so here goes:

1. The beautiful sunshine - it could be cloudy and cold, but today it's suppose to be 60 degrees.

2. The lady who throws our newspaper - We, either me or my husband, and it would be him, I'm sure :) would have to get dressed, warm the car up, drive to the store and back home THEN sit down with a cup of coffee and read the paper. Now,all we have to do is.....walk out in the driveway and pick it up, walk back in the house, pour a cup of coffee, go sit in our "easy chair" and read it. "I thank God for the lady who throws our newspaper!"

3. The trash men - have you ever thought how much hassle it would be to load your car up with your trash and take it to the dump twice a week? "I thank God for our trash men!"

4. My garbage disposal - I remember having to take the garbage out to the "garbage can", opening the lid and there was a horrible odor and ....... well, I'll leave it at that. "I thank God for my garbage disposal." As one of my "daughters" called it, "that thing that eats food."

5. My hot rollers - I use to have to SLEEP in my curlers and it was so uncomfortable! "I REALLY thank God for my hot rollers."

6. No TV - I'm so glad I don't have a television in my home. I've been in homes where it was on constantly and it got on my nerves! Also, I've visited people on visitation and you couldn't even hear them talk because their TV was so loud! "I thank God I don't have a TV in my home."

These are just a few "tiny" things that I thank God for! What about you? THIS is the day....not yesterday, or tomorrow, but THIS DAY is the day the Lord has made! What will you do with it? Be thankful for the "little things". Don't let THIS DAY slide by without thinking of the blessings of God and thanking Him for the "little" things in life.

Note: I know I could have named thousands of things, but you get my point.

I just couldn't resist! This was last Sunday at church. It was Ashlyn Kate's first Sunday and the girls looked beautiful! We are so proud of them and thankful for another little girl to love. My heart is overflowing with love for our FOUR grand-daughters!

Youth Blogs Added

There is something about being accountable that helps everyone stay pure before God. I have added some blogs from some "young people" I know, and I welcome them to my blog. If for any reason I see you are not living, and acting according to what "Jesus would do" you will be removed! Of course, I do not expect anything different from you, than what is "right" in the eyes of God. I love having "young" friends and these young people are my friends. I love you all and want you to be a great influence for the right in the lives of others. Live for God, be strong, and let nothing hinder you from "pleasing God in EVERYTHING you do"!

Hello....anyone home?

I am a person who gets bored real fast with the same thing going on. I like excitement! I guess I'm saying this because I'm REALLY wanting to see some new posts on some of my "wonderful friends" blogs........hint, hint, hint, hint, hint, hint, hint, hint,...........get the HINT?

I really do love you all!

10,000 HITS!

I'm so excited! Thank You for visiting my blog.

God Answers

Isn't it amazing how you can just whisper a desire and God hears? My husband made a simple statement on Sunday morning to a friend and God heard him. His statement was, "I just need to see a miracle." Now, isn't that simple, and to the point? Well, God heard him and performed a miracle in our church. I know it's been two days now since it happened, but it's taken me all this time to assimilate my thoughts! I guess I'm "slow" sometimes! For all who were in Life Tabernacle Sunday, you experienced a miracle! I know you already know this, but let me just say to you that GOD in HIS mercy reached into a sinners heart and pulled out the demonic spirits that were in control of a man's life and it was absolutely phenomenal to see him receive the gift of the Holy Ghost and watch him being baptized in the Name of Jesus! I am still overwhelmed at the UNITY of the saints when we began to pray for the sin ravaged soul of this man. While I was playing the organ and feeling the power of God flowing through the sanctuary, I wanted so badly to get up from the organ and go join everyone in prayer. When I thought it would be a "good time" to stop playing, a scripture came to me so forcefully that I felt glued to the organ bench. 1Samuel 16:23 And it came to pass, when the evil spirit from God was upon Saul, that David took an harp, and played with his hand: so Saul was refreshed, and was well, and the evil spirit departed from him. I have always known there is power in music, but Sunday I had a new awakening to the power of playing the music God put in my heart. After awhile I then turned to Sharon and asked her to take my place, but before leaving my "post" I gave strict instructions. "Play anything and everything you know about the BLOOD of Jesus." It's through His blood that we are saved! It's through His blood that demons have to flee! It's through His blood that deliverance comes! There's an old chorus I love to sing and I leave you with the words. "Oh, the blood of Jesus! Oh, the blood of Jesus! Oh, the blood of Jesus, it washes white as SNOW!" Does God really hear the desires of our heart and the desperation of the soul? I have to say a very loud YES! He heard my husbands "quiet desire for a miracle", and the anguish of a man's tormented soul and answered prayer!

A Question

I was taught and have lived my life being careful to not focus on me, but to focus on others. It's not fun being around a person that is always talking about themselves. But, today I am bringing attention to a truth that has been around a long time. We've all heard the quote, "If it's to be, it's up to me". After spending a time of "focus" for what we want to happen in our church and city, this is the question I asked in PrimeLife (my Sunday School class) this past Sunday.

What will I do to make MY vision come to pass?

This is the question we MUST ask ourselves. So many times we expect others to make things happen in our church, in our city, and in our lives. This should not be! I am responsible for what happens in MY church, MY city, MY life! We don't want to face this truth, but if I want something to happen then I must do MY part to see it happen. God give us strength and focus to do WHATEVER IT TAKES!

You will not stand before God with the people from your church standing beside you. You will stand before God by yourself. What will your answer be? Will He say, "Well done, thou good and faithful servant?"

"TEX" the Snowman

I knew Savanna would get dressed in warm clothes and go outside and make a Snowman! I just couldn't see her staying in the house very long. She loves the outdoors and when she saw the snow I could hear her saying, "Can I go outside and make a snowman?" Well, she did and here he is! GOOD JOB, Savanna!

Ashlyn Kate's First Sunday

Two gorgeous little girls, Ashlyn and Alayna. (Thank you Aunt Sharon for this picture)


Alayna is SO PROUD of her baby sister!


More of Alayna in her little black and white outfit! She was "the thing"!



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Quiet Thoughtful Day

This morning we received a phone call from a Pastor in another state asking about a "sheep" that seems to have lost direction. During the conversation we visited about his son and how he is doing. I was thrilled to find out that his son is doing great! He is the Youth President of his District, and has taken the pastorate of his father's church! The church is now running around 450!! I was so happy to hear this wonderful report, because when his son was living here (in the Air Force) he was having some struggles. We did what we could to help him and his father was thanking us again for what we did during that time. You know, the blessings of serving people are numerous! You never know what impact you are having on a life when you just "do what you're suppose to do"!

Another thought:

"This too shall pass." (paraphased for "and it came to pass") Mother used to say this when it seemed something wasn't going right, so I've been thinking about this phrase the last few days. I did a search in the Bible to see how many times this phrase is used and it was in 457 scriptures! We are having so much COLD, RAINY, and ICY weather and you just don't want to get out in it. It seems like the world has pulled into their homes and are enjoying the quietness of winter. Some get cabin fever and have to get out before they go "crazy", but "cold winter" is a time of year when you can "collect yourself". It's good for us to STOP and STAY HOME with our families. It somehow rejuvenates your spirit. During this time we ought to focus on God and family! Pull out some games if you have children at home and teach them how to be competitive with a "good attitude". Read your Bible and absorb the Word of God, pray, read a good book, learn a new song, play with the little kids on the floor (dad) and enjoy the wrestling. Mom, cook some good "home cooked" meals, bake some brownies, or cookies, or pies or cakes! Laugh a lot! Make up silly jokes! Laugh at "corny jokes" your kids tell, it gives them confidence to tell more! LOL! Soon the sun will be coming through the clouds and the rain will stop, the cold will grow warmer, and you can say, "It came to pass!" You'll then be wishing you could go back into your "cave" for just a little longer, because you realize how much fun you had! So again, I say, relax and enjoy for SUMMER, HOT STEAMING SUMMER will be here all too soon!

Note: Thank you Jason for letting me use your picture "peering" through the window. You looked so lost in thought and I snapped this one at PrimeLife. It just goes really good with what I wrote today! Of course, you didn't even know I had this one of you! Enjoy those THREE LITTLE BOYS! They're wonderful!

PEACE In the Storm

Today there is a great PEACE that has come to my heart. I cannot explain it in this post, but to know that ALMIGHTY GOD knows exactly where you are, at the RIGHT time has always amazed me! If you have a situation in your life that needs an answer, go to GOD in "submissive prayer". Yes, I said "submissive". Sometimes when we pray we pray with our own "intentions" and wanting our "own" way, but when we are "submitted" to GOD'S WAY we will get our answer. Maybe there is someone out there in this vast universe that needs what I am saying today. GOD CARES ABOUT YOU AND YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES! TRUST HIM! He will give you the answer if you will just ask Him. God bless you today as you pursue HIM!

Sunshine!

This morning was overcast and still COLD, but I started noticing that as the day progressed it started getting lighter, and lighter, and the clouds getting thinner allowing the SUN to SHINE through! It's beautiful right now, and 42 degrees! You know, the SUN is always SHINING even if the clouds are keeping it "subdued". In life we go through times when the "clouds of adversity" keep the brightness of "happiness" from shining in our lives, but down deep in our hearts we KNOW that the warmth of JOY, which comes from Jesus Christ, will once again SHINE into our lives bringing that needed break from the cold, overcast trials we are going through!

Note: A joy I am experiencing today is our little Alayna "JOY" has come to visit with us for a few hours! What a blessing!

Snow In the Country

This is just too unreal! Jonathan called this morning and said they have about 4 inches of snow on the ground! So, here are some pictures. I wish I could be there with them and watch the girls make their FIRST snowman and eat icicles! They just stepped out on the porch to feel the snow. You know how kids are when they see that pretty white, fluffy stuff on the ground. I couldn't hardly keep the boys in the house when it would snow like this. Here's their church in SNOW!

Ya'll enjoy it while it's cold outside, and COZY inside!

Brownies Anyone?

Ok, I just couldn't resist! I haven't made brownies at home for so long that I don't remember the last time! Mainly, because I don't need them and Wendell can't eat them, but I just had to be BAD! Here's my reasons: It's still freezing cold outside, no one is home, (my husband is at the office) I've got a fire in the fireplace, it's quiet, I wanted to do something different, I had these in my pantry, I LOVE the smell of brownies baking in my lovely oven, I need to start "eating right" (dieting) and wanted to eat these BEFORE I did, and I JUST WANTED THEM with a glass of COLD MILK! UMMMMMMMM.......they are GOOD!

NOTE: Don't forget the GAME we're doing! Let's see who can get the LOWEST SCORE! (I guess that's what we need to do....LOL)

Why the Game?

The rate of recognition of a moving symbol plus the hand coordination to tag them is a way to test the coordination of the recognition center(s) of the left (and possibly right) side of the prefrontal lobe.

Note: This is all I know at this point. Thank you Professor H.

A Game to Wake Up Your Brain

Here's you a little "game" to get your brain working this morning. I received this from a friend, so I thought I would pass it along for the fun. After you play the game let me know what your score is. I played it, but my brain was still asleep, since I woke up at 3:40 AM and couldn't go back to sleep. I think I'm in a zombie state by now. LOL! This has something to do with "right or left side of brain". Professor Hallford, maybe you could give us some understanding into this.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SCARLET

TWO YEARS OLD! It seems like these two years have flown by. You are a living doll!
Scarlet, Mimi and Papa "love you so much we can't stand it". You are our little sweetheart and we love watching you grow up.
We called and talked to her and sung her "Happy Birthday" and she was so happy!
"Big sister, Savanna" is so proud of you!


Note: Thank you Jonathan and Brenda for sending us pictures so we could have a little bit of "birthday" with Scarlet.