Thursday

“In Him was life,  and the life was the light of men. …

That was the true Light which gives light to every man coming into the world.” 

~John 1:4, 9~

 

Marty and Sarabeth Simpson

Please be in prayer for us, Marty will be having hand surgery. His surgery date will be Tuesday, April 17, 2012.

Sarabeth got the all clear to go back to school after having her tonsils out. Thanks for your prayers.

Thanks,
Marty, Gretchen, Micah & Sarabeth Simpson

Billy Carl Strickland

We talked with Darnell yesterday.  Billy Carl’s surgeon seems to think he removed ALL the cancer.  That would be awesome news!  Billy Carl will go back in two months for additional testing.

David Allen

Pray for David and Fannie as they see the doctor today to get the results of David’s biopsy.

 

Jadon Pailet

Jadon’s mom shared a brief video of Jadon coloring with his right hand, the one he could not move following surgery.  Jadon has been one miracle after another!

Thought for the Day: Give thanks for your friends

I heard about a farmer who was detained for questioning about an election scandal. The attorney asked him, “Did you sell your vote?”

The farmer said, “No sir, not me. I voted for that there fella ’cause I liked him.”

The attorney said, “Come, now, I have evidence that he gave you fifty dollars for a vote.”

The farmer said, “Well, now, it’s plain common sense that when a fella gives you fifty dollars you like him.”

I suppose that’s one way to define a friend. In fact, Solomon said, “Many entreat the favor of the nobility, and every man is a friend to one who gives gifts.” (Proverbs 19:6).

But, a true friend involves a depth of relationship. It’s someone you enjoy doing things with, someone you enjoy talking with, someone you wouldn’t hesitate to turn to in times of need. Solomon lets us know how important friends are in the difficult times of life:

“Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, one will lift up his companion. But woe to him who is alone when he falls, for he has no one to help him up. Again, if two lie down together, they will keep warm; But how can one be warm alone? Though one may be overpowered by another, two can withstand him. And a threefold cord is not quickly broken.” (Eccl. 4:9-12).

Give thanks to God for the friends who are a blessing in your life. And let those friends know how special they are to you.

Have a great day!

Alan Smith
Boone Church of Christ
Boone, NC

 

Thanks to all who pray each day.  Your prayers mean so much to so many.  If you ever have a praise, a request, or an update, please feel free to send me a message so I can include it.  

Anna Lee