Posted by Patti Foster on April 28th, 2010 — Posted in Keepin' Up with Patti
* April 5 - Victim Impact Panel, MADD Speaker; Rusk County
* April 7 - BIR; Dallas, TX
* April 10 - MADD Speaker; Smith County
* April 14 - Cherokee County Juvenile Probation; Jacksonville, TX
* April 23 - TBI Symposium; Addison, TX
* May 1 - Women’s Conference; Back to the Bible Church; Oakwood, TX
* May 6 - “Shattered Dreams”, Chapel Hill High School; Chapel Hill, TX
* May 10 - Spring Music Recital; Jacksonville, TX
* May 19 - BIR; Dallas, TX
* May 26 - REFUGE; Jacksonville, TX
* June 5 - MADD Smith County; Tyler, TX
* June 18 - Guest Speaker at BH Carroll Theological Institute; Arlington, TX
* June 18 - 8th Anniversary of Wreck
* June 26 - BIR; Friends of Hope; Sherman, TX
* July 4 - Afton Grove Baptist Church; Jacksonville, TX
* Sept 25 - East Texas Book Fest; Tyler, TX
* Sept 25 - Harvest Fest Youth Rally; Jacksonville, TX
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Posted by Patti Foster on April 28th, 2010 — Posted in Keepin' Up with Patti
* April 5 - Victim Impact Panel, MADD Speaker; Rusk County
* April 7 - BIR; Dallas, TX
* April 10 - MADD Speaker; Smith County
* April 14 - Cherokee County Juvenile Probation; Jacksonville, TX
* April 23 - TBI Symposium; Addison, TX
* May 1 - Women’s Conference; Back to the Bible Church; Oakwood, TX
* May 10 - Spring Music Recital; Jacksonville, TX
* May 19 - BIR; Dallas, TX
* June 5 - MADD Smith County; Tyler, TX
* June 18 - Guest Speaker at BH Carroll Theological Institute; Arlington, TX
* June 18 - 8th Anniversary of Wreck
* June 26 - BIR; Friends of Hope; Sherman, TX
* July 4 - Afton Grove Baptist Church; Jacksonville, TX
* Sept 25 - East Texas Book Fest; Tyler, TX
* Sept 25 - Harvest Fest Youth Rally; Jacksonville, TX
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Posted by Patti Foster on April 25th, 2010 — Posted in Patti's Brain Waves
So what seems to be catching your attention these days? What do you stare at? Why…what draws you to it?
Here’s a “truth-to-live-by” from Jesus Calling. The Lord says to us, MAKE ME YOUR FOCAL POINT as you move through this day. Just as a spinning ballerina must keep returning her eyes to a given point to maintain her balance, so you must keep returning your focus to Me. Circumstances are in flux, and the world seems to be whirling around you. The only way to keep your balance is to fix your eyes on Me, the One who never changes. If you gaze too long at your circumstances, you will become dizzy and confused. Look to Me, refreshing yourself in My Presence, and your steps will be steady and sure.
Hebrews 12:2; Psalm 102:27
Uhmmm…I’m hearing a children’s song in my head, “Oh be careful little eyes what you see, Oh be careful little eyes what you see…”
(What song comes to your mind?)
Keep your eyes on Him…He’s gonna take care of you.
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Posted by Patti Foster on April 21st, 2010 — Posted in Keepin' Up with Patti
* April 5 - Victim Impact Panel, MADD Speaker; Rusk County
* April 7 - BIR; Dallas, TX
* April 10 - MADD Speaker; Smith County
* April 14 - Cherokee County Juvenile Probation; Jacksonville, TX
* April 23 - TBI Symposium; Addison, TX
* May 1 - Women’s Conference; Back to the Bible Church; Oakwood, TX
* May 10 - Spring Music Recital; Jacksonville, TX
* June 18 - Guest Speaker at BH Carroll Theological Institute; Arlington, TX
* June 18 - 8th Anniversary of Wreck
* June 26 - BIR; Friends of Hope; Sherman, TX
* July 4 - Afton Grove Baptist Church; Jacksonville, TX
* Sept 25 - East Texas Book Fest; Tyler, TX
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Posted by Patti Foster on April 18th, 2010 — Posted in Patti's Brain Waves
Whadda ya think about that title, “What are Your Roots In?”…hmmm, what thoughts and ideas come to mind as you read it, “What Are Your Roots In?…
A deeper learning has especially been on me this week (I was at Pink Impact at Gateway Church in Southlake), wanting to know more, wanting to go deeper (”deep calls to deep…” Psalm 42:7). What about you…what is the Holy Spirit saying to you over and over, in different kind of ways, trying to get your attention?
Well, rest assured, there are mighty men and women of God who are praying to the Father for you!
Check this out…here’s a passionate prayer of Paul for the believers of Ephesus: I pray that out of His glorious riches, He may strengthen you with power through the (Holy) Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge - that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God (Eph 3:16-19, NIV).
God’s tender merices to you as you grow in Him!
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Posted by Patti Foster on April 12th, 2010 — Posted in Keepin' Up with Patti
* April 5 - Victim Impact Panel, MADD Speaker; Rusk County
* April 7 - BIR; Dallas, TX
* April 10 - MADD Speaker; Smith County
* April 14 - Cherokee County Juvenile Probation; Jacksonville, TX
* April 23 - TBI Symposium; Addison, TX
* May 1 - Women’s Conference; Back to the Bible Church; Oakwood, TX
* May 10 - Spring Music Recital; Jacksonville, TX
* June 18 - Guest Speaker at BH Carroll Theological Institute; Arlington, TX
* June 18 - 8th Anniversary of Wreck
* June 26 - BIR; Friends of Hope; Sherman, TX
* Sept 25 - East Texas Book Fest; Tyler, TX
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Posted by Patti Foster on April 11th, 2010 — Posted in Patti's Brain Waves
Here’s a story that was sent to me the other day…it really brings home this lesson in Scripture: Do not be deceived. God cannot be mocked; a man reaps what he sows (Galatians 6:7, NIV).
You Reap What You Sow
The man slowly looked up.. This was a woman clearly accustomed to the finer things of life. Her coat was new. She looked like she had never missed a meal in her life. His first thought was that she wanted to make fun of him, like so many others had done before..
“Leave me alone,” he growled… To his amazement, the woman continued standing. She was smiling — her even white teeth displayed in dazzling rows.
“Are you hungry?” she asked.
“No,” he answered sarcastically. “I’ve just come from dining with the president.. Now go away.”
The woman’s smile became even broader.
Suddenly the man felt a gentle hand under his arm. “What are you doing, lady?” the man asked angrily. “I said to leave me alone.
Just then a policeman came up. “Is there any problem, ma’am?” he asked..
“No problem here, officer,” the woman answered. “I’m just trying to get this man to his feet. Will you help me?”
The officer scratched his head. “That’s old Jack. He’s been a fixture around here for a couple of years. What do you want with him?”
“See that cafeteria over there?” she asked. “I’m going to get him something to eat and get him out of the cold for awhile.”
“Are you crazy, lady?” the homeless man resisted. “I don’t want to go in there!” Then he felt strong hands grab his other arm and lift him up.
“Let me go, officer. I didn’t do anything..”
“This is a good deal for you, Jack,” the officer answered. “Don’t blow it.”
Finally, and with some difficulty, the woman and the police officer got Jack into the cafeteria and sat him at a table in a remote corner. It was the middle of the morning, so most of the breakfast crowd had already left and the lunch bunch had not yet arrived.
The manager strode across the cafeteria and stood by his table. “What’s going on here, officer?” he asked.”What is all this, is this man in trouble?”
“This lady brought this man in here to be fed,” the policeman answered.
“Not in here!” the manager replied angrily. “Having a person like that here is bad for business.”
Old Jack smiled a toothless grin. “See, lady. I told you so. Now if you’ll let me go. I didn’t want to come here in the first place”
The woman turned to the cafeteria manager and smiled. “Sir, are you familiar with Eddy andAssociates, the banking firm down the street?”
“Of course I am,” the manager answered impatiently. “They hold their weekly meetings in one of my banquet rooms.”
“And do you make a goodly amount of money providing food at these weekly meetings?”
“What business is that of yours?”
I, sir, am Penelope Eddy, president and CEO of the company.”
“Oh….”
The woman smiled again.. “I thought that might make a difference.”
She glanced at the cop who was busy stifling a laugh. “Would you like to join us in a cup of coffee and a meal, officer?”
“No thanks, ma’am,” the officer replied. “I’m on duty.”
“Then, perhaps, a cup of coffee to go?”
“Yes, ma’am. That would be very nice.”
The cafeteria manager turned on his heel. “I’ll get your coffee for you right away, officer.”
The officer watched him walk away. “You certainly put him in his place,” he said.
“That was not my intent… Believe it or not, I have a reason for all this.”
She sat down at the table across from her amazed dinner guest. She stared at him intently.
“Jack, do you remember me?”
Old Jack searched her face with his old, rheumy eyes. “I think so — I mean you do look familiar.”
“I’m a little older perhaps,” she said. “Maybe I’ve even filled out more than in my younger days when you worked here, and I came through that very door, cold and hungry.”
“Ma’am?” the officer said questioningly. He couldn’t believe that such a magnificently turned out woman could ever have been hungry.
“I was just out of college,” the woman began. “I had come to the city looking for a job, but I couldn’t find anything. Finally I was down to my last few cents and had been kicked out of my apartment.. I walked the streets for days. It was February and I was cold and nearly starving. I saw this place and walked in on the off chance that I could get something to eat.”
Jack lit up with a smile. “Now I remember,” he said. “I was behind the serving counter. You came up and asked me if you could work for something to eat. I said that it was against company policy.”
“I know,” the woman continued. “Then you made me the biggest roast beef sandwich that I had ever seen, gave me a cup of coffee, and told me to go over to a corner table and enjoy it. I was afraid that you would get into trouble. Then, when I looked over and saw you put the price of my food in the cash register, I knew then that everything would be all right.”
“So you started your own business?” Old Jack said..
“I got a job that very afternoon. I worked my way up. Eventually I started my own business that, with the help of God, prospered..” She opened her purse and pulled out a business card. “When you are finished here, I want you to pay a visit to a Mr. Lyons. He’s the personnel director of my company. I’ll go talk to him now and I’m certain he’ll find something for you to do around the office.”
She smiled.. “I think he might even find the funds to give you a little advance so that you can buy some clothes and get a place to live until you get on your feet. If you ever need anything, my door is always open to you.”
There were tears in the old man’s eyes. “How can I ever thank you?” he asked.
“Don’t thank me,” the woman answered. “To God goes the glory.. He led me to you.”
Outside the cafeteria, the officer and the woman paused at the entrance before going their separate ways.. “Thank you for all your help, officer,” she said.
“On the contrary, Ms. Eddy,” he answered. “Thank you. I saw a miracle today, something that I will never forget. And..And thank you for the coffee.”
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Posted by Patti Foster on April 5th, 2010 — Posted in Patti's Brain Waves
This morning, my mind is thinking about 2 Timothy, chapter 3 and how bad different things are becoming in our world! (BTW, whenever you have time, read the first 5 verses of this chapter and see what stands-out to you.)
In the midst of it all, this truth spoken by Hudson Taylor years and years ago keeps coming to mind: It is not a great faith that we need, but faith in a great God!
God’s Grace to you as you deal with whatever you’re facing today!
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