What's up today (bullchiting) thread.

Nothing but clouds here. 99 was looking forward to seeing the stars/planets for a few days now but.......

 

C or F*
0C is certainly an indicator for me, especially since I have some tropical fancy plants. Although 0f is certainly colder

 

Same here. It was all clouds. Hopefully tomorrow night.

 

We have had heavy cloud cover for probably 29 of the last 30 days. I haven't seen any of those great celestial wonders that have been going on. That is basically normal - a guy I know who lives in Vt and I have a game where we feature posts on the next wonder that neither of us will see.

 

That would be F for us in the north (prior to hitting the CA boarder). 0*C is just a long sleeve t-shirt day unless the sun is shining and there is no wind, then short sleeves t shirt. Okay, if it is 30*C and windy, it is sweatshirt day for me.

 

Yesterday morning I got the okay from my insurance company, so the Exporer hitched a ride on a flat bead.

 

That was a freak event that hadn't happened in decades. And man it was a pain in the...

 

I saw this post today for you NH folks. I have to see if MA has a state nursery like this. I could use some spruce saplings. I've lost a few hemlocks along the windbreak line here.

Welcome | NH State Forest Nursery

 

I could always slip a few over the border...

 

WORD From The Woods



Isaiah 53:1-5

“Who has believed what he has heard from us?

And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?

For he grew up before him like a young plant,

and like a root out of dry ground;

he had no form or majesty that we should look at him,

and no beauty that we should desire him.

He was despised and rejected by men;

a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief;

and as one from whom men hide their faces

he was despised, and we esteemed him not.

Surely he has borne our griefs

and carried our sorrows;

yet we esteemed him stricken,

smitten by God, and afflicted.

But he was pierced for our transgressions;

he was crushed for our iniquities;

upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace,

and with his wounds we are healed.”

Matthew 1:21

“She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.”



Well, Christmas is almost here! The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is coming to and end. As you gather together with family and friends this week, or however you plan to celebrate with all the craziness in the world right now. I hope and pray that you won’t forget reason we celebrate Christmas. I hope that you will be mindful that the reason for the incarnation of God through Jesus Christ is for the salvation of sinners. The very name Jesus, embodies salvation. Jesus is the Greek form of the Hebrew name Joshua, meaning “Yahweh Saves.” The entire bible is God’s unfolding plan of salvation from the fall in Paradise to the promise of Paradise restored. This coming year I hope that you won’t forget the reality that God has chosen you and I as the means through which the free gift of the water of life is dispensed to a parched and thirsty world, and the world needs it now more than ever! Perhaps you yourself are thirsty! If so, the concluding words of the last book of the bible have direct application to your life, “And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who desires take the water of life without price.” (Revelation 22:17). There are just three simple steps you need to take to find this fountain of living water, you need to realize, repent and receive.

First, you need to realize that you’re a sinner. If you don’t realize that you’re a sinner you wont recognize your need for a savior. Romans 3:23 says “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”

Second, you must repent of your sins. Repentance is an old english word that describes a willingness to turn from our sin toward Jesus Christ. It literally means making a complete U-turn on the road of life. It’s a change of heart and a change of mind. It means that you are willing to follow Jesus and trust Him as your Savior and Lord. Jesus said, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.” (Mark 1:15).

Third, to demonstrate true belief means to be wiling to receive. To truly receive is to trust and depend on Jesus Christ alone to be the Lord of our lives here and now and our Savior for all eternity. It takes more than knowledge, the devil knows about Jesus and trembles at the thought. It takes more than agreement, the devil agrees that Jesus is the Son of God. What it takes is knowledge, agreement and trust in Jesus Christ alone. The requirements for eternal life are not based on what you or I can do, but on what Jesus Christ has already done. He stands ready to exchange His perfection for your imperfection.

According to Jesus, those who realize they are sinners, repent of their sins, and receive Him as Savior and Lord are “born again” (John 3:3), not physically, but spiritually. The reality of our salvation is not dependent on our feelings but rather on the promise of the Savior who says, “Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life. He does not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life.” (John 5:24).

If you have confessed your faith in Jesus Christ, then you can rejoice in the angelic proclamation of salvation given to the shepherds on that very first Christmas, “And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” (Luke 2:10-11) If you have never confessed your faith in Jesus Christ, then do so today and start 2021 off right as a new person in Christ! If you have already done that, then take this moment to renew your faith and commit to share the good news of salvation with the world around you throughout the coming year!



God bless, have a great week, and Merry Christmas! -Terry-

 

Definitely Fahrenheit.. I only get 2 month without 0 C

 

Get it back soon I hope . No fun without wheels.

 

Well, I bought the Christmas dinner this morning. Prime rib and shrimp here.

99 confessed this morning that she is relieved there will be no entertaining for Christmas; yeah, me too!

 

OH my.. I love Prime rib... Haven had it for years..

 

Don't show up without your mask!

 

Funny you say that.. To be honest I was going to ask what time was dinner.. I no they must be costly but what a treat.