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The Most Disobeyed Commandment

"I have loved you even as the Father has loved Me. Remain in My love." (Joh 15:9)
-Jesus

I believe the most disobeyed commandment is "remain in my love." If we would choose to remain in his love, I believe it would go a long way to clear up our problems.
-Mike Quarles

Dylan

Nity-Nite with Pappy

What's for Lunch?

The Sign Says:
LUNCH SPECIAL
WE HAVE WORMS

Black Creek Picture

Here is one of the pictures from the photo shoot. Good looking bunch of guys, don't you think?

Driving Through Philly With The Top Down

Chicken Croquettes

This is one of the dishes that they are famous for. It was pretty tasty. Totally made from scratch.

The Dining Car

I went to Philadelphia today to visit a friend in prison so I thought I would check out another diner that was featured on the Diner, Drive-Ins & Dives TV show.

Smokestack Lightning BBQ

I have often lamented the lack of good southern style barbecue around here. Recently someone told me about this great place in Lickdale that served great barbecue, so last evening I checked it out. I ordered the Big Boy Pulled Pork Sandwich. It was actually very good. It had a good smoke flavor, the traditional sauce was good and there was plenty to eat. I'll certainly return for more. Check them out at http://www.smokestackonline.com/.

Singing in Mifflinburg

This was at a campground and we have a lot of these on our schedule. We usually have the morning worship time. This campground has a chaplain on staff who also mows the lawns. He was a good guy who had a genuine love and interest for the folks who were at the campground and attending the service.

The Happy Couple

Theresa & Jesse

Last evening my niece Theresa Diller got married to Jesse Cooley. This is right after the cake cutting.

Loans That Make A Difference

I just made a loan to someone in the developing world using a revolutionary new website called Kiva (www.kiva.org).

You can go to Kiva's website and lend to someone in the developing world who needs a loan for their business - like raising goats, selling vegetables at market or making bricks. Each loan has a picture of the entrepreneur, a description of their business and how they plan to use the loan so you know exactly how your money is being spent - and you get updates letting you know how the entrepreneur is going.

The best part is, when the entrepreneur pays back their loan you get your money back - and Kiva's loans are managed by microfinance institutions on the ground who have a lot of experience doing this, so you can trust that your money is being handled responsibly.

I just made a loan to an entrepreneur named Bernarda Vizcaino Aybar in Dominican Republic. They still need another $125.00 to complete their loan request of $450.00 (you can loan as little as $25.00!). Help me get this entrepreneur off the ground by clicking on the link below to make a loan to Bernarda Vizcaino Aybar too:

http://www.kiva.org/app.php?page=businesses&action=about&id=52523

It's finally easy to actually do something about poverty - using Kiva I know exactly who my money is loaned to and what they're using it for. And most of all, I know that I'm helping them build a sustainable business that will provide income to feed, clothe, house and educate their family long after my loan is paid back.

Join me in changing the world - one loan at a time.

Thanks!

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What others are saying about www.Kiva.org:

'Revolutionising how donors and lenders in the US are connecting with small entrepreneurs in developing countries.'
-- BBC

'If you've got 25 bucks, a PC and a PayPal account, you've now got the wherewithal to be an international financier.'
-- CNN Money

'Smaller investors can make loans of as little as $25 to specific individual entrepreneurs through a service launched last fall by Kiva.org.'
-- The Wall Street Journal

'An inexpensive feel-good investment opportunity...All loaned funds go directly to the applicants, and most loans are repaid in full.'
-- Entrepreneur Magazine

Kicking But in Ephesus

As you may recall in an earlier post, I had made a commitment to read other books less and the Bible more. Well, in my reading, I got hung up in the book of Ephesians where God's posture toward us is explained to vividly. He blesses us, loved us before he made the world, chose us, adopted us (because that's what he wanted to do and it gave him great pleasure), pours out his grace (ability) on us, purchased our freedom, forgave our sins, showed us his riches of mercy and kindness, unites us in Christ, identifies us as his own child, gives us confident hope and much more!

I also did some word studies and I decided to search the word but. I also included the word instead. Here is what I found.

Considering our identity:
*Once we were dead - but God gave us life through Jesus.
*Once we were without God and hope - but now we have been united with Christ and brought near to God
*Before the mystery of Christ was hidden - but now it has been revealed by the Holy Spirit.
*We use to live lost, confused, selfish, immoral, sinful, etc - but we have learned a new way from Christ.

Considering how we live out our new identity through Christ:
*Throw off the former way of life - instead let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes.
*Quit stealing - instead work and give
*Get rid of harsh words, slander, etc. - instead be kind, tenderhearted, forgiving.
*No obscene stories, foolish talking and jokes - instead be thankful. (ouch!)
*Were full of darkness - but now full of light.
*Have no part of evil deeds - but instead expose them (in ourselves)
*Don't live like a fool- but be wise
*Don't act thoughtlessly - but understand what the Lord wants you to do. (ouch again!)
*Don't get drunk - but be filled with the Spirit. (it's a matter of what controls you.)
*We are not fighting against flesh and blood (people) - but evil rulers, unseen powers, evil spirits (remember who the enemy is).

God wants to work a new way of living in us, not because he gets so angry if we don't, but because it brings him great pleasure (glory and honor) so see his children living is love and peace.

Dylan

Some More & Better Baby Pictures

His big sisters love him!

Acting Silly

A Good Day For a Swim

Proud Grandpa

Dylan Jon Horst

7 lb. 13 oz, 20". Born 6/10 about 9:30am.

Mark Lowry Quote

"Jesus preferred hanging out with authentic sinners rather that fake saints"