Chris' Christian Blog

August 10, 2020

I thought while we were taking (490) aboard we would go ahead and explore her port. The planet planet I found orbiting this star is

Taking Flight  (E) Winter Olympics ~ an image in verse #2148093 by Kate - Writing & Reading

and the item says "For a moment the sky
and snow-clad earth reverse;
on wings of wind upheld
fleet skiers glide as birds."

Have you ever been snow or water skiing? Do you think you'd like to try?

Kate - Writing & Reading is discussing the winter Olympic sport of ski jumping. She beautifully describes this graceful sport which is as much of an art form as it is a sport. I always loved watching ski jumping though I gave up watching sports at all. Actually, I don't watch much television period. Anyway, I have never been skiing. A friend once talked of taking me to the mountains in the Catskills to go skiing but we never went. I have also never water skied.

Prompt: "Do you feel it is okay to be proud of our accomplishments for the Lord, or is pride something we should avoid altogether?"

I am sort of ambiguous on this issue. I'll have to do more research. I know there are a lot of admonitions against pride throughout the Bible. On the other hand, a little satisfaction and being pleased that the Lord's will is being accomplished is okay I think. I'd have to research it more to know with certainty though.

The housekeeper on my floor just came to my room a little while ago and asked me where he could find some very basic Bible studies. He said he wants to start learning about the Bible. My congregation and I have been praying for him for a long time. To have him say he is interested in learning the Bible is a blessing! God's word will not come back to God void.

"Prompt: “Love makes us good. It doesn’t matter who we love, nor does it matter whether our love is reciprocated or not or if the relationship lasts. Just the experience of loving is enough; that’s what transforms us.”
Isabel Allende, from Maya
What are your opinions on the subject?"

I believe we should love everybody.

30 day Hard to believe, we've been traveling ten days already.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g641719-d2622335-Reviews-Kensington_Eng...

This is the hotel we're staying at in Pak Chong, Thailand

The Bonanza Exotic Zoo (BEZ), Openned in December 2013, Set in a green hill environment offers the opportunity to attraction experience and wilderness is sure to delight you.

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g641719-d7082897-Reviews-The_Bonan...

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g641719-d6669408-Reviews-Haew_Suwa...

We're going to have a picnic by the falls this afternoon. And spend some quality time together. Give a
brief summation of the last ten days including today's sights.in your entry today.

I definitely want to go to the chocolate factory! It looks like a place I could go into and just eat until I'm foundered! I don't need the weight but I love chocolate!