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Quarter 1 , 2017
It Is Our Desire for Every Soul To Catch On Fire !
A Fragrant Home
Our homes will never be a perfect place . However , the atmosphere that marks the home will determine whether it is a positive happy place , a place that offers shelter from the world , a place where we can have our batteries recharged to go out again . Our homes should encourage humor , appreciation , forgiveness and a sense of belonging , where we are believed in and accepted . Creating a home with such an atmosphere of love , forgiveness , and laughter brings healing into a broken world .
As mothers we have the major responsibility of creating the atmosphere in the home . Just as we often assume the initiative in planning the decor of our homes , we also have the opportunity to determine what kind of atmosphere we want in our homes . Often we fail to realize that creating a loving atmosphere in the home takes work . It does not just happen . We must have a vision of the atmosphere we desire , goals to work toward and a plan of action . In 2 Corinthians 2:14-16 , Paul refers to us as a “ fragrance ” through whom GOD will manifest the “ sweet aroma ” of Himself in every place . How wonderful it would be if the “ sweet aroma ” of GOD Himself would permeate our homes ! What sweet joy and peace would then characterize our homes .
But thanks be to God , who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of him .
2 Corinthians 2:14 ( NIV )
It Couldn ’ t Be Done
Somebody said that it couldn ' t be done , But he with a chuckle replied That maybe it couldn ' t , but he would be one Who wouldn ' t say so " till he tried ." So he buckled right in with the trace of a grin on his face . If he worried , he hid it . He started to sing as he tackled the thing That couldn ' t be done , and he did it . Somebody scoffed : " Oh , you ' ll never do that ; At least no one ever has done it ." But he took off his coat and took off his hat And the first thing he knew he ' d begun it . With the lift of his chin and a bit of a grin , Without any doubting or quiddit , He started to sing as he tackled the thing That couldn ' t be done , and he did it . There are thousands to tell you it cannot be done , There are thousands to prophesy failure ; There are thousands to point out to you , one by one , The dangers that wait to assail you . But just buckle right in with a bit of a grin , Then take off your coat and go to it ; Just start in to sing as you tackle the thing That cannot be done , and you ' ll do it .
Bible Trivia Answers
1 . Samson ( Judges 13:2-5 ) 2 . Samuel ( 1 Samuel 1:11-20 ) 3 . Paul ( Galatians 1:15 ) 4 . John the Baptist ( Luke 1:13-17 ) 5 . Jeremiah ( 1:5 )