TREASURES PAGE 1
There is LOTS of good reading on this page:
  (Things that have been forwarded to me thru e-mail)

 

Subject: The Patton Solution  October 2001, Mullah Mohammed Omar:  "...there are two things: either death or victory.  To  those who are fighting and bombarding us, they should  understand  the Afghan man is a fighter willing to die for Jihad...."  June 1944, General George S. Patton:  "I want you to remember that no bastard ever won a war  by dying for his country. He won it by making the other poor dumb bastard die for his country

 

 

Thanks Aunt Jean & Cyndi for forwarding Struggling to Kneel -- a true story by John Ashcroft  Though we all enjoy the brilliant array of fall colors, few of us understand the process that produces the glorious display. As days grow shorter, trees produce less green chlorophyll and leaves reveal their natural, spectacular color. Much like a tree, my dad's true colors were most vivid at the end of his life. When he had just hours left to live, I saw my father at his brightest and finest. It was a day I will never forget.  Before each of my inaugurations as governor of Missouri, I requested there be a special time where friends and officials join together to ask God's guidance in the inaugural festivities and in the administration I would direct. I wanted to show my individual dependence on God and our governments corporate dependence on His mercy. In 1985 and 1989, people from every corner of the state attended these services. The night before I was sworn in to the Senate in 1995, my father arranged a dinner for 15 to 20 close friends and family. My father eyed a piano in the corner of the room and said, "John, why don't you play the piano and we'll sing?"  "You name it, I'll play it, Dad." "Let's sing, 'We Are Standing on Holy Ground.'"  After the song, I found myself thinking out loud. "We're having a good time," I said, "but I really wish this was a dedication service." The impending responsibilities of the Senate were weighing heavily on me. I didn't have an inflated view of my importance as a senator, but I wasn't lackadaisical about it either. The people of Missouri had chosen me to represent them, and I wanted to do so with integrity and character. My lifelong friend, Dick Foth, spoke up. "We can do something about a dedication service, John."  At Dick's suggestion, we gathered early the next morning at a beautiful house near the Capitol maintained by friends to bring Congress members together for spiritual enrichment. We chatted informally and then sang a hymn or two. At the time I didn't realize how weak my father was, but he had been losing weight in November and December and had told an acquaintance of his, "I'm hanging on by a thread, and it's a thin thread at that, but I'm going to see John sworn into the Senate."  As we talked, the earnestness of my father's voice suddenly commanded everyone's attention. "John," Dad said, "please listen carefully." My children and I turned our full attention on Dad. The others leaned in. "The spirit of Washington is arrogance and the spirit of Christ is humility. Put on the spirit of Christ. Nothing of lasting value has ever been accomplished in arrogance." The room was absolutely still. "Someday I hope that someone will come up to you as you're fulfilling your duties as a senator, tug on your sleeve, and say, 'Senator, your spirit is showing.'"  Back when I was eight years old, my father had used a breathtaking dive in an old Piper Cub airplane to convince me that my actions had great consequences; now, nearly a half century later, he wanted me to remember that how I did what I did would have eternal impact. I asked for prayer.  "It's too bad we don't have any oil," I added. In the Bible, David and Saul were anointed as they each undertook their duty as king of Israel, as were some leaders in the early church. I had adopted that practice -- being anointed prior to each of my terms as governor.  "Let's see if there's some in the kitchen," my father suggested.  Dick Foth disappeared into the kitchen and returned with a tiny bowl of Crisco oil. I knelt in front of the sofa where my father was seated, and everyone gathered around me. Then I noticed my father swinging his arms, trying to lift himself out of the couch. Given my father's weakness -- a damaged heart operating at less than one-third capacity -- getting out of that couch was a major feat. I felt terrible. Knowing he didn't have strength to spare, I said, "Dad, you don't have to struggle to stand and pray over me with these friends."  "John," my father answered, "I'm not struggling to stand, I'm struggling to kneel."  Some statements take awhile to sink in; others hit you with the force of a nuclear explosion. I thought my father's words would vaporize me on the spot. A thousand reflections raced through my mind in the first half second. There was a measure of shame, but a good shame, the kind that arises when you realize you have vastly underestimated the character of someone or his actions. I was overwhelmed, humbled, and inspired. He was not struggling to stand -- he was struggling to kneel.  I was taken back to those early mornings fifty years before when I slipped underneath my father and joined him on his knees. He prayed that we would do noble things. Now, still on his knees, he was taking me there.  "Editor's note: John Ashcroft was sworn into the Senate on January 4, 1995.  His father died the next evening."  Excerpted from Lessons from a Father to His Son, John Ashcroft. Thomas Nelson Publishers. Used by permission.

 

 

Subject: An 8-year-old explains God It was written by an 8-year-old, Danny Dutton of Chula Vista, CA, for his third-grade homework assignment. The assignment was to explain  God.  Wonder if any of us could do as well? EXPLAIN GOD One of God's main jobs is making people. He makes them to replace the ones that die, so there will be enough people to take care of things on earth. He doesn't make grown-ups, just babies. I think because they are smaller and easier to make. That way He doesn't have to take up His valuable time teaching them to talk and walk. He can just leave that to mothers and fathers. God's second most important job is listening to prayers. An awful lot of this goes on, since some people, like preachers and things, pray at times beside bedtime. God doesn't have time to listen to the radio or TV because of this. Because He hears everything, there must be a terrible lot of noise in His ears, unless He has thought of a way to turn it off. God sees everything and hears everything and is everywhere which keeps Him pretty busy. So you  shouldn't go wasting His time by going over your Mom and Dad's head asking for something they said you couldn't have. Atheists are people who don't believe in God. I don't think there are any in Chula Vista. At least there aren't any who come to our church. Jesus is God's Son. He used to do all the hard work like walking on water and performing miracles and trying to teach the people who didn't want to learn about God. They finally got tired of Him preaching to  them and they crucified Him. But He was good and kind, like His Father and He told His Father that they  didn't know what they were doing and to forgive them  and God said "O.K." His Dad (God) appreciated everything that He had done and all His hard work on earth so He told Him He didn't have to go out on the road anymore. He could stay in heaven. So He did. And now He helps His Dad out by listening  to prayers and seeing things which are important for God to take care of and which ones He can take care of Himself without having to bother God. Like a secretary, only more important. You can pray anytime you want and they are sure to help you because they  got it worked out so one of them is on duty all the time. You should always go to church on Sunday because it makes God happy, and if there's anybody you want to make happy, it's God. Don't skip church to do something you think will be more fun like going to the  beach. This is wrong. And besides the sun doesn't come out at the beach until noon anyway. If you don't believe in God, besides being an atheist,  you will be very lonely, because your parents can't go everywhere with you, like to camp, but God can. It is good to know He's around you when you're scared in the dark or when you can't swim and you get thrown into real deep water by big kids. But...you shouldn't just always think of what God can do for you. I figure God put me here and He can take me back anytime He pleases. And...that's why I believe in God. Keep these thoughts with you throughout the coming  years: 1. If God had a refrigerator, your picture would be on it. 2. If He had a wallet, your photo would be in it. 3. He sends you flowers every spring and a sunrise every morning. 4. Whenever you want to talk, He'll listen. 5. He could live anywhere in the universe, and He chose your heart. 6. What about the Christmas gift He sent you in Bethlehem; not to mention that Friday at Calvary. Face it, He's crazy about you. Send this to the people  you're crazy about.  I thought this was pretty special, just like you. Pass this on and brighten someone's day, and remember:  God answers Knee-Mail! THANKS AUNT JEAN FOR FORWARDING:

 

 

A special Prayer by Jodi Ames sent by Debbie Woody to Beloved King  Ministries I've cried to God as I've beheld the world wrapped up in fear  Of lack and death and war that looms to snatch lives held so dear.  I said, "My God! - Have you not heard the newsmen on TV?!  Do you not know the shape we're in?! Do you not care for me?!"  "I'm scared, Dear Jesus! - Help us! - Please! There's news of fear and war  And I'm afraid, Lord - I admit! - of what might be in store."  "Peace, be still, My child," He said, "And hear now what I say.  For I have seen and heard the cries of those who, to Me, pray.  "Keep your eyes upon ME now, not what you hear or see  And, as you do, you'll keep My peace - IF your mind stays on ME!"  "It matters not what one man says, or even many more  For I am God, and I decide, each day what lies in store."  "I've told you there would be such times when, of these things, You'd hear I told you so you'd be PREPARED and FULL OF PEACE, not fear."  "For all these things MUST be fulfilled yet MY WORD fails not  For I AM still your Hiding Place as all the fires rage hot."  "You're hid beneath MY shadow now and you can rest in Me  Yes you can trust My Words of LOVE to last eternally."  "For I'm your Father, Counselor, Friend your Alpha and your End  And if this was the world's last day be sure, for you, I'd send."  "I've promised I'd save you a place if you would stay in Me  Stay pure and faithful, eyes on Me and victory you'll see."  "I can't tell you if it's 'the end' - NO human man can know  But I CAN tell you, it IS close, so be prepared to go."  "Each day I give you, reach in love to save another soul  For snatching them from Me for Hell is truly Satan's goal."  "Occupy until I come. Live each day FULL in ME  Just keep your eyes upon MY face and know that I DO see."  "I see the world, I see YOUR LIFE and I DO care for YOU  And know, no matter WHAT occurs my love for you stands TRUE."  "I'm Alpha and Omega - God - I'm King and Lord of ALL  I'll be right near to care for you as, on My name, you call."  "For I can change the hearts of Kings and I, their hearts, do try  And I'M the one who formed this world and says when it shall die."  "So, USE this time to SEEK THE LOST and tell them of My Love  That they, too, may be saved and live with Me, again, above."  "Don't listen to fear's voice - hear MINE! Then STAND on what you've heard  Don't fear yours or the world's fate - it's destined by MY WORD."  "Keep your eyes on ME, My Child, and let Me wipe each tear  For I am God and IN CONTROL - so live in peace, not fear."