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24 By trusting, Moshe, after he had grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter.
25 He chose being mistreated along with God’s people rather than enjoying the passing pleasures of sin.  via Hebrews 11 KJV;CJB – Now faith is the substance of things – Bible Gateway.

Rather than enjoying the passing pleasures of sin.

Our GOD tells no lies! And when He says there is pleasure in sin we know it is true for we have experienced it. And when He says it is a passing pleasure we know that too; for we have surely experienced it. As the saying goes: been there, done that, got the T-shirt!

But I’ve got more. A revelation has settled in upon me this morning and I am excited and I’m expecting the pleasure to last. Are you ready? 

There comes the time when doing the right thing feels BETTER than doing the wrong thing! We just have to do the right thing long enough for the ‘feelings of the heart’ to catch up. However, honesty much rule so I have to tell you this good feeling for doing the right thing is not won in all aspects of our daily walk about in one fell swoop. Nope!it comes one issue, one area at a time as we practice choosing RIGHT over WRONG. 

Little victories! BIG rejoicing!!  Keep looking up! 

Day 275 of 2014, a day to give Thanks.

Kathie

The Loft

The Loft – My Home Town

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Graphic by Kerry Messer

Our LOFT the-loft
topic this week is My Hometown.  For me that’s Kenton, Tennessee. A place most folks have never heard of and there’s a reason for that – it was small in the beginning and it remains so today. Kenton’s claim to fame is the Home of the White Squirrel. There are approximately four or so other places around the Country that boast White Squirrels but the City Fathers assert Kenton had them first! 

A Book entitled Kenton: Folklore and Fact written in 1972 by Dorotha O. Norton is my source for Kenton’s origin. I was not privileged to be one of Mrs. Dorotha’s English students but my brothers were – they labeled her tough but they loved her. When Mrs. Dorotha moved on to the position of Assistant Professor of English at University of Tennessee at Martin, Mrs. Bonnie Ruth took her place – she was tough too; as well as loved and appreciated. I still remember those book reports with visual aids! 

It is said that Mr. Mack Alphin back in well that date is not certain but it was a good while ago probably in the 1800s, discovered these unusual squirrels, nurtured a pair of them  and they flourished. They became a delight and a nuisance and remain so to this day. As I said, they are Kenton’s claim to fame as evidence by this sign. home of white squirrel

Here, see for yourself they are adorable.  

squirrel in tree

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Per Mrs. Dorotha’s book Kenton’s official survey may have been plotted between the years of 1851 and early 1857. Official records date Kenton’s Post Office as being established May 27, 1852. 

Let me quote here from Kenton: Folklore and Fact: “Never will a day in the town’s history hold more importance for its citizens than that day of the first train in 1857. It was a day of real celebration, and most of the people of the surrounding area came to see that “wonder”. As a part of the day’s festivities, everybody was offered a free ride from the depot in Kenton to The Old Mill and back — a round trip of about four miles!” 

Kenton remains a rural place. My Brother, my Sister-in-law, their daughter and grandson still reside in Kenton and I am looking forward to a visit Home for Thanksgiving again this year. Thanksgiving Trip-2It’s a quiet place, for the most part. People love genuinely and have plenty of stories tell over a good cup of coffee or a Dr. Pepper if you prefer. 

Day 273 of 2014, a day to give Thanks.

Kathie

For Fun, Giving Thanks, Pictures

Light, Random and Silly

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Light, random, and perhaps even silly – that’s today’s post. Yesterday’s was a heavy hitter but a lifter too, I think. If you missed it, click HERE. 

Less can be more. Really. See that plate of food? IMG_0821It may not look like much but that was my breakfast a couple Saturday mornings ago. And you know what? It was so satisfying! It was accompanied with a view and sounds so much to my liking AND my beloved JT was with me too. A quiet away from it all Saturday morning. Color me smiling thinking about it even now. :)

And just for fun take a look at this adorable idea.

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My friend, Cathy, she has a creative side that absolutely delights me! She’s so fun! You should see the rest of her house and grounds! Amazing!

And like this. Who would have thought to use a puzzle in this way?  I love it! IMG_0843

Flowers. Don’t you just enjoy them so much?! A blue pot with pink and white blossoms placed just so on a red brick courtyard.IMG_0809 Now that’s lovely!  Don’t you think?

One more and I’ll sign off for today. IMG_0719

Radishes and tomatoes. We’ve had some good ones this year. Haven’t we all had some things this year? And we are only in the 9th month! Shall we count our blessings? 

Day 269 of 2014, a day to give Thanks.

Kathie

Nehemiah 8:  (NKJV)  10 Then he said to them, “Go your way, eat the fat, drink the sweet, and send portions to those for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. Do not sorrow, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”  via Nehemiah 8:10 NKJV;CJB – Then he said to them, “Go your way, – Bible Gateway.
Zephaniah 3: (NKJV) 17 The Lord your God in your midst, The Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing.”  via Zephaniah 3:17 NKJV;CJB – The LORD your God in your midst, The – Bible Gateway.