[Faith-talk] 7/30/16 Quotes, Profound Thanks and Last Evening's Local Christian Singles Get-Together

[Paul Smith]

Hello and greetings to you all on a Saturday, at least it's a Saturday 
for you all as this message is being written.  I hope that your day is 
going well, by God's matchless grace and His providential care.

Before I start in on today's items for you, I'd like to express my 
profound thanks for the two of you who listened to the show that God 
directed me in yesterday on the Radio Reading Network of Maryland.  I 
have to hear from what locals have to say later, but from all 
indications we will do it again with a repeat of yesterday's show, 
mainly because there could be new listeners, but also that I won't lose 
my place in the delivery.

Last evening at our local Christian singles fellowship I had a profound 
encounter with a 6-month-old black girl named Kinley.  When I arrived 
at the couple's residence where our gathering took place, I sat beside 
her temporarily while she was swinging away and having the time of her 
life.  I heard her speaking baby talk, and I followed suit.  Scott, the 
man of the couple, informed me that I had her attention in that she was 
really looking at me.  After several minutes she took my fingers in 
both of her tiny hands and proceeded to look at my Braille watch, as it 
probably was fascinating for her.  This little lass has some major 
health problems, one of which is that she was born with the inability 
to swallow normally, so has to have a feeding tube inserted in her 
little tummy.  However, in spite of this and other problems, she is 
remarkably calm and doesn't exhibit the normal crying spells typically 
associated with children of her age.  Scott and Amy, the couple, have 
her and two other little girls in foster care.  The other two are 
normal children.  It goes without saying that prayers on behalf of 
Kinley would be very much appreciated.  Thanks in advance for them.

And now here's what you've been waiting for, Saturday's two quotes for 
your consideration, pondering and reflection.

The peace of God is not something you receive, but is something that 
you achieve.  The peace of God has to be guarded in you.

God's peace can grow in you and in your relationships.

And there you have it for today.  Don't forget that, later in this 
space will be another message from Tim Smith (no relation), director of 
development for the Museum of the Bible in Washington DC.  Until then I 
am your obedient servant of the One who lived an earthly existence, 
died to pay for your sins and mine, and now lives forever to bring us 
His salvation and peace, Oil of Gladness.