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"Then those who feared the LORD spoke to one another, and the LORD gave attention and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before Him for those who fear the LORD and who esteem His name. 'They will be Mine,' says the LORD of hosts, 'on the day that I prepare My own possession, and I will spare them as a man spares his own son who serves him. So you will again distinguish between the righteous and the wicked, between one who serves God and one who does not serve Him'" (Malachi 3:16-18).
When Mom died I placed up a web page of sympathy expressions I had compiled that were written by family and friends, as well as readers in this series who may not have known her personally. I have kept that page up and periodically read it and am encouraged at the expressions of love. In a sense it serves as a "Book of Remembrance".
"Precious Moments" are small porcelain figurines of children which were especially popular about 25 years ago. Near Carthage Missouri
they have a "Precious Moments" Visitor's Center that sells the
figurines but also has some inspirational features. We visited many
times when we were younger since it's about halfway between Brooksyne's
childhood home in Tulsa, Oklahoma and mine in the Kansas City, Missouri
area. A must see when visiting is a walk back to the "Precious
Moments" chapel which was developed by Samuel Butcher, also the
designer of the figurines. He is a Christian and there is a strong
testimony for Christ through the whole center and especially in the
chapel area. His paintings are remarkable.
In
the back of the Chapel there are several rooms with large books of
remembrance in which people are encouraged to record a brief memory
concerning a deceased loved one. Many of these memorial tributes are
very moving. They express the love and appreciation for those who have
gone on before us. Many of them write of the impact the loved one has
made on their lives. Kleenex boxes are sensitively placed around the
room for good reason! It really is a very moving experience.
Brooksyne and Ester wrote a remembrance in these books when we visited
the chapel several years ago.
In our daily text Malachi refers to a "book of remembrance". Although we don't know all the details about this I have wondered if it’s similar to the Book of Life mentioned elsewhere in the Bible. It does not specify in the text who wrote in this "book of remembrance". Perhaps it was angels or even God Himself. But actually I wonder to what extent our heartfelt tributes to the living or memorials to the dead are a means of doing this.
I wonder in what way we can honor and remember "those who fear the LORD and who esteem His name"? The text begins with a reflection of how the Lord observes our relationships with others on this side. "Then those who feared the LORD spoke to one another, and the LORD gave attention and heard it."
Certainly our lives have been immeasurably enriched by those whom God has placed in our paths. And yet, one by one, they go on before us and eventually it will be our turn.
Today pause for a moment and consider those who have made an eternal impact on your life. Raise a prayer of thanksgiving in remembrance of this person. If they are still living perhaps the Lord will lead you to visit or call them. Send them a note or a card.
Keep these questions before you: What am I doing that is making an eternal impact for Jesus Christ? Who will write about me in a "book of remembrance"? What will they write?
Be encouraged today,
Stephen & Brooksyne Weber
Daily prayer: Jesus, I want to thank You for Your goodness in supplying for all my needs. Certainly You've blessed me with physical blessings such as food, clothing, shelter. You also shower me with spiritual blessings as You place godly men and women in my path who revere Your holy name and honor You with their lives. They live above reproach and serve as examples of those who have overcome the world! Jesus, just as You brought these dear brothers and sisters into my life for a season, I pray that I, too, will make a positive difference for those who are presently watching my life. I want my testimony to be an example of Your life-changing, all-sufficient, and all-sustaining grace. Amen.
Study note: The focus on today's verse was the phrase "Book of Remembrance". However a good source of study and reflection would be the latter phrase, "So you will again distinguish between the righteous and the wicked, between one who serves God and one who does not serve Him." We sure need greater discernment today when distiguishing between the righteous and the wicked and between the one who serves God and the one who does not!
Expressions of Remembrances and Sympathy for Georgia Mae Weber: Here is the webpage I prepared with the compiled expressions of sympathy and tributes I received following my Mom's death in November 2005. In the days that followed her death we heard from so many in our family and from her friends. But we also received notes from people who did not know her but had read about her physical ups and downs in this series. An interesting aspect regarding Mom's ongoing impact is how many pageviews this page gets, apparently by people seeking ideas on writing sympathy expressions who apparently come across this page through a search engine.
Tribute page for my Mom.
Here is information about the Precious Moments Chapel including photos.
In
the course of preparing today's message I was prompted to call Juanita
Grahum, who along with her late husband Warren, were friends of my
folks all the way back to the forties. Juanita recently had her 90th
birthday and is doing well. She has a vibrant faith in the Lord and we
have had fellowship in her home many times. This photo was taken in
April 2006 when I visited with her at Saint Johns Hospital in
Springfield Missouri while her husband had knee replacement surgery.
"Remember Me" Video Mark Schultz This song is written as though the Lord is calling on us to remember Him, but for some it might also bring to mind people in your life.
"Thankful For The
Thorns": A family reading and exercise that is a
wonderful way to give a thoughtful focus around your Thanksgiving Table (printable webpage) The
Thanksgiving celebration includes family coming together along with the
turkey and trimmings. Often there's a lot of food with little
meaningful
conversation. Why not add some stimulating discussion about the ways
God has worked in your life over the past year! Some of
you are not in charge and are only visitors at your Thanksgiving
gathering, but if it is possible share together
around
the table the theme of "Thankful for the Thorns" or the questionnaire
we've provided in the link below.
A Thanksgiving prayer: (written by Joe Sherer, a pastor friend of ours and shared as the benediction at our community Thanksgiving Eve service several years ago.) Webpage For those who enjoy written prayers this would be a beautiful prayer to read together at the Thanksgiving table.
A Thanksgiving Scripture reading: A selection of Old and New Testament readings dealing with thankfulness appropriate for church, family and personal readings. (pdf) (Suitable for printing out and copying.)
The Pilgrims Come to the New World: Webpage
A Day of Rest in Plimouth Colony: This is a summary of a chapter in the lives of the pilgrims that Brooksyne uses to teach about their Sunday worship. (pdf)
"Hymns
of Hope" Brooksyne
has compiled eleven hymns that deal with
the
recurring theme of loss and ongoing trial and titled it "Hymns of Hope"
based on Romans 12:12, "Be
joyful in hope, patient in affliction, and faithful in prayer." Amber
Martin plays the hymns on the keyboard and Lauren Gingrich accompanies
her on six of the hymns with the viola. Tracks 12-22 play each hymn
softly in the background while Brooksyne shares a personal devotional
thought, the biographical setting of the hymn text, and an intercessory
prayer. We recorded this in the very modest and limited computerized
recording studio of Daily Encouragement so that we could make this
ministry project available to all who are in need of such encouragement. Thus we realize the audio
quality is not what most are accustomed to. You can go to this
site
to listen to the songs. You can download one song at a time if you find
this to be of special blessing or know someone whose spirit
might be lifted by listening to these meditative hymns.
A Thanksgiving family exercise - We have used this questionnaire as a stimulus for discussion among family members in the past. We encourage you to share results around the table at Thanksgiving before or after the meal. (pdf)
"ThanksLiving" Bob Southard, a friend of ours shares a weekly online sermon. Here's a pdf version of his thanksgiving sermon.
Resources used in Brooksyne's research on the Pilgrims:
Saints & Strangers By Vision Video
Three Young Pilgrims By Cheryl Harness / Simon & Schuster
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
We passed this beautiful tree in Elizabethtown the other day.
Best I can determine from a plant catalog and online research is that it is an "Acer palmatum dissectum viridis"
Listen to this
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your
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We passed this beautiful tree in Elizabethtown the other day.
Best I can determine from a plant catalog and online research is that it is an "Acer palmatum dissectum viridis"
Listen to this
message on
your
audio player."A Book Of Remembrance"
"Then those who feared the LORD spoke to one another, and the LORD gave attention and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before Him for those who fear the LORD and who esteem His name. 'They will be Mine,' says the LORD of hosts, 'on the day that I prepare My own possession, and I will spare them as a man spares his own son who serves him. So you will again distinguish between the righteous and the wicked, between one who serves God and one who does not serve Him'" (Malachi 3:16-18).
When Mom died I placed up a web page of sympathy expressions I had compiled that were written by family and friends, as well as readers in this series who may not have known her personally. I have kept that page up and periodically read it and am encouraged at the expressions of love. In a sense it serves as a "Book of Remembrance".
"Precious Moments" are small porcelain figurines of children which were especially popular about 25 years ago. Near Carthage Missouri
they have a "Precious Moments" Visitor's Center that sells the
figurines but also has some inspirational features. We visited many
times when we were younger since it's about halfway between Brooksyne's
childhood home in Tulsa, Oklahoma and mine in the Kansas City, Missouri
area. A must see when visiting is a walk back to the "Precious
Moments" chapel which was developed by Samuel Butcher, also the
designer of the figurines. He is a Christian and there is a strong
testimony for Christ through the whole center and especially in the
chapel area. His paintings are remarkable.In
the back of the Chapel there are several rooms with large books of
remembrance in which people are encouraged to record a brief memory
concerning a deceased loved one. Many of these memorial tributes are
very moving. They express the love and appreciation for those who have
gone on before us. Many of them write of the impact the loved one has
made on their lives. Kleenex boxes are sensitively placed around the
room for good reason! It really is a very moving experience.
Brooksyne and Ester wrote a remembrance in these books when we visited
the chapel several years ago. In our daily text Malachi refers to a "book of remembrance". Although we don't know all the details about this I have wondered if it’s similar to the Book of Life mentioned elsewhere in the Bible. It does not specify in the text who wrote in this "book of remembrance". Perhaps it was angels or even God Himself. But actually I wonder to what extent our heartfelt tributes to the living or memorials to the dead are a means of doing this.
I wonder in what way we can honor and remember "those who fear the LORD and who esteem His name"? The text begins with a reflection of how the Lord observes our relationships with others on this side. "Then those who feared the LORD spoke to one another, and the LORD gave attention and heard it."
Certainly our lives have been immeasurably enriched by those whom God has placed in our paths. And yet, one by one, they go on before us and eventually it will be our turn.
Today pause for a moment and consider those who have made an eternal impact on your life. Raise a prayer of thanksgiving in remembrance of this person. If they are still living perhaps the Lord will lead you to visit or call them. Send them a note or a card.
Keep these questions before you: What am I doing that is making an eternal impact for Jesus Christ? Who will write about me in a "book of remembrance"? What will they write?
Be encouraged today,
Stephen & Brooksyne Weber
Daily prayer: Jesus, I want to thank You for Your goodness in supplying for all my needs. Certainly You've blessed me with physical blessings such as food, clothing, shelter. You also shower me with spiritual blessings as You place godly men and women in my path who revere Your holy name and honor You with their lives. They live above reproach and serve as examples of those who have overcome the world! Jesus, just as You brought these dear brothers and sisters into my life for a season, I pray that I, too, will make a positive difference for those who are presently watching my life. I want my testimony to be an example of Your life-changing, all-sufficient, and all-sustaining grace. Amen.
Study note: The focus on today's verse was the phrase "Book of Remembrance". However a good source of study and reflection would be the latter phrase, "So you will again distinguish between the righteous and the wicked, between one who serves God and one who does not serve Him." We sure need greater discernment today when distiguishing between the righteous and the wicked and between the one who serves God and the one who does not!
Expressions of Remembrances and Sympathy for Georgia Mae Weber: Here is the webpage I prepared with the compiled expressions of sympathy and tributes I received following my Mom's death in November 2005. In the days that followed her death we heard from so many in our family and from her friends. But we also received notes from people who did not know her but had read about her physical ups and downs in this series. An interesting aspect regarding Mom's ongoing impact is how many pageviews this page gets, apparently by people seeking ideas on writing sympathy expressions who apparently come across this page through a search engine.
Tribute page for my Mom.
Here is information about the Precious Moments Chapel including photos.
In
the course of preparing today's message I was prompted to call Juanita
Grahum, who along with her late husband Warren, were friends of my
folks all the way back to the forties. Juanita recently had her 90th
birthday and is doing well. She has a vibrant faith in the Lord and we
have had fellowship in her home many times. This photo was taken in
April 2006 when I visited with her at Saint Johns Hospital in
Springfield Missouri while her husband had knee replacement surgery.Today's
Suggested Music and Supplemental Resources
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(In some cases you may also need to click again to start the song.)
Click on the link to open and play.
(In some cases you may also need to click again to start the song.)
"Remember Me" Video Mark Schultz This song is written as though the Lord is calling on us to remember Him, but for some it might also bring to mind people in your life.
Special Thanksgiving Resources
We want to offer these ideas to families and church leaders
to enrich the spiritual impact of the Thanksgiving holiday.
(We'll be posting these resources through Thanksgiving.)
We want to offer these ideas to families and church leaders
to enrich the spiritual impact of the Thanksgiving holiday.
(We'll be posting these resources through Thanksgiving.)
"Thankful For The
Thorns": A family reading and exercise that is a
wonderful way to give a thoughtful focus around your Thanksgiving Table (printable webpage) The
Thanksgiving celebration includes family coming together along with the
turkey and trimmings. Often there's a lot of food with little
meaningful
conversation. Why not add some stimulating discussion about the ways
God has worked in your life over the past year! Some of
you are not in charge and are only visitors at your Thanksgiving
gathering, but if it is possible share together
around
the table the theme of "Thankful for the Thorns" or the questionnaire
we've provided in the link below.A Thanksgiving prayer: (written by Joe Sherer, a pastor friend of ours and shared as the benediction at our community Thanksgiving Eve service several years ago.) Webpage For those who enjoy written prayers this would be a beautiful prayer to read together at the Thanksgiving table.
A Thanksgiving Scripture reading: A selection of Old and New Testament readings dealing with thankfulness appropriate for church, family and personal readings. (pdf) (Suitable for printing out and copying.)
The Pilgrims Come to the New World: Webpage
A Day of Rest in Plimouth Colony: This is a summary of a chapter in the lives of the pilgrims that Brooksyne uses to teach about their Sunday worship. (pdf)
"Hymns
of Hope" Brooksyne
has compiled eleven hymns that deal with
the
recurring theme of loss and ongoing trial and titled it "Hymns of Hope"
based on Romans 12:12, "Be
joyful in hope, patient in affliction, and faithful in prayer." Amber
Martin plays the hymns on the keyboard and Lauren Gingrich accompanies
her on six of the hymns with the viola. Tracks 12-22 play each hymn
softly in the background while Brooksyne shares a personal devotional
thought, the biographical setting of the hymn text, and an intercessory
prayer. We recorded this in the very modest and limited computerized
recording studio of Daily Encouragement so that we could make this
ministry project available to all who are in need of such encouragement. Thus we realize the audio
quality is not what most are accustomed to. You can go to this
site
to listen to the songs. You can download one song at a time if you find
this to be of special blessing or know someone whose spirit
might be lifted by listening to these meditative hymns.A Thanksgiving family exercise - We have used this questionnaire as a stimulus for discussion among family members in the past. We encourage you to share results around the table at Thanksgiving before or after the meal. (pdf)
"ThanksLiving" Bob Southard, a friend of ours shares a weekly online sermon. Here's a pdf version of his thanksgiving sermon.
Resources used in Brooksyne's research on the Pilgrims:
Saints & Strangers By Vision Video
Three Young Pilgrims By Cheryl Harness / Simon & Schuster
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