The Story of the Sea Captain

I was reading a book and I found this story about the Sea Captain. It touch my heart and I had to share this.

The Story of the Sea Captain

An ungodly sea captain was stricken with a fatal disease in mid-ocean. The ship’s doctor said, “Captain, you cannot live more than twenty-four hours.” The old captain was terrified and wasn’t prepared to die. He demanded that someone from his crew come and read to him the Bible and pray for him.

Finally, the cook’s boy, little Willie Platt, entered the captain’s quarters quietly. The captain said, “Willie, I want you to read something about God having mercy on a sinner like me.” At first the boy didn’t know what text to read, but finally he found a verse that had been marked by his mother before she died. It was Isaiah 53: 5
But He was wounded for your transgressions. He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. (NKJV)

But the servant was pierced because we had sinned. He was crushed because we had done what was evil. He was punished to make us whole again. His wounds have healed us. (NIrV)

The captain said, “That sounds like what I need. Read it again.” Encouraged by the captain’s response, Willie said, “Captain, I would like to read this verse the way my mother taught me to read it.” “That will be fine, Willie,” responded the captain.

Slowly and reverently Willie read: “But Jesus was pierced because Willie Platt had sinned. Jesus was crushed because Willie Platt had done what was evil. Jesus was punished to make Willie Platt whole again. Jesus’ wounds have healed Willie Platt.” (Put your name down as you replace Willie Platt)

By this time the captain was halfway over the edge of the bed. He said, “Son, read it again and put your old captain’s name in there.” Then Willie again reverently read: Jesus was pierced because John Clout had sinned. Jesus was crushed because John Clout had done what was evil. Jesus was punished to make John Clout whole again. Jesus’ wounds have healed John Clout.”

The captain fell back upon his pillow and repeated over and over again this beautiful text, putting his own name into it every time. Finally light from heaven broke in upon his darkened soul. He received him who saves to the uttermost.

I want to put my name into this text, don’t you? And let’s do it again in Hebrews 13:5b

For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” (NKJV)

For Jesus has said, “I will never leave _________ nor forsake __________.”
your name your name
(Search for Truth Seminar by LaVerne Tucker)

Feel Love from little one

Today, my one year old grandson made me feel the love. As my daughter asked me to come over, I had my coat on and my grandson came to me. He tried to help me to take off my coat even I had to go back home to get some books that my daughter needed. I took my coat off just for a little while. My grandson took my coat and try to hang up my coat. Then he gave me his sipper cup and push me to the kitchen. He was trying to tell me that he need water to drink. I felt the love from my grandson as he knew that I love him and do anything for him. It is a welcome love simple from an one year old little boy. A simple communication and easy to understand without a word. I am very proud of my daughter for the ways she raise her four children (my grandkids). She continue to teach the kids how to give love in different ways just what the Lord will have done. I love my daughter very much and God gave me a very precious child in my life. We have our hardship but we continue to love each other and learn together. When we have God's love in our heart, we can work out together and listen to each others but most of all, we can sure talk about the love of God who is important in our life. I couldn't ask for anything better.
GOD IS LOVE.....

Poem - I wrote - Grab Jesus' Hands

Grab Jesus' Hands

There were times I fell off the wall
I collapsed into a deep mud that I couldn’t get myself out
My trails were so difficult that I sweated as I struggled to get out
The pain put a burden on my heart that I was so weak
I shed tears and cried out for help

Over the other side of the wall were two strong hands
He said, “My child, you can give me your struggles
Lift your hands up to Me, grab My hands and hold on tight
I will pull you up and over the wall where you will be with Me
Together we will pass over the mountain of problems ”

I looked up and saw whose strong hands it belonged to
I grabbed His hands for I knew who it was
He had a bright face that shone of love
The only Person who has most love than anyone
That is Jesus, my Savior

There were times I tumbled off the wall
I landed on soft mud, as I tried to get up
I was stumbling all over the place
Suddenly I remembered the days
When Jesus called me from the wall
All I had to do was to look up at the wall
I saw my sweet Jesus’ hands
I grabbed His hands

Grab Jesus’ hands I will
He will lift me up from any strife
That I may be facing and
I will never have to be alone
He promises to be with me
As long as I hold His hands

©Pammie
March 14, 2009

(this poem was inspired by the children story that Pastor Jim Nephew gave today)

Cute Picuture

I was going through my photo album and I found this cute picture which I love. It make me think that I can write my sins in pencil and give it to Jesus and He will use the eraser to erase my sins off. I am so thankful. I know that I had sins in so many different ways and it is not easy to be sinless like Christ. I am thankful that I can go to Christ and ask forgiven. I know that I have to keep doing that everyday.

Here is the cute picture:

A Kept Woman

I Am a 'Kept ' Woman?

You see, there were a few times when I thought I would lose my mind,

But GOD kept me sane.. (Isa. 26:3)

There were times when I thought I could go no longer,

But the LORD kept me moving. (Gen 28:15)

At times, I've wanted to lash out at those whom I felt had done me wrong,

But the LORD kept my mouth shut.. (Psa. 13)

Sometimes, I think the money just isn't enough,

But GOD has helped me to keep the lights on, the water on, the car paid, the house paid, etc., (Matt. 6:25 -34)

When I thought I would fall, HE kept me up.

When I thought I was weak, HE kept me strong! (I Pet. 5:7, Matt. 11:28-30)

I could go on and on and on, but I'm sure you hear me!

I'm blessed to be 'kept '

Do you know a 'kept ' woman?

If so pass it on to her to let her know she is 'Kept '

I'm "Kept" by the Love and Grace of God

How to Plant Your Garden of Daily Living

thanks to one of the lady in Jo's Journey who put this in her blog....I just love this and I want to remember this kind of garden....I am going to share this in other group that I belong (poem and friend) thanks Jo for sharing this....

Credit to I don't know who, but not me. :)

How to Plant Your Garden of Daily Living

First you come into the garden alone, while the dew is still on the roses --


Plant three rows of peas

• Peace of Mind
• Peace of Heart
• Peace of Soul

Plant four rows of squash

• Squash gossip
• Squash indifference
• Squash grumbling
• Squash selfishness

Plant four rows of lettuce

• Lettuce be kind
• Lettuce be faithful
• Lettuce be patient
• Lettuce really love one another

No garden is without turnips

• Turnip for meetings
• Turnip for service
• Turnip to help one another

A row of glads

• Glad to live in a free country
• Glad to have all my good friends
• Glad to be able to worship God
• Glad to have my great family

And last, but not least, a row of thyme

• Thyme for God
• Thyme for Family
• Thyme for Friends
• Thyme for those in need

Water freely with patience and cultivate with love. There is much fruit in your garden because you reap what you sow.

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Trust God

How often do I think about God? When I see this sign, I keep telling myself that God is the one hold the key to my heart and my life. So many things had happen in my life that I had to go to God as he is the key to give me the peace that I need. I depend on God to help me get through in my life. My life have been hard. Being deaf all of my life, it is a hardship but God have given me the skill to learn how to talk and read lips. I had made some big mistake in my life. God is the key to my heart as he is the one who forgive my sins and wash it away with his blood. He is the key to my heart. His key can open up my heart to give out his love to everyone. He can open my heart to be happy and at peace even when I go through trails. One thing I know is that I never have to worry about being alone to deal with the trail as He promise to be with me. There are times that I might forget turn to God, but lucky I have few people to remind me or God will send his birds close to me as to remind me that He is here with me. I put my trust in God for he is the one who will holds the key to my life.

Cross Stitching

I have done many cross stitching. This is the only picture I have that I made for my friend's little boy in the 80's. At my home I have birds, fishing and nature animals that I did for myself. I also had done many as a gift too. Maybe some day I will have my daughter take some pictures of what I made for myself.

Crocheting

I made this baby blanket, sweater and cap. I was digging through my album to find some picture that I had made. I was surprise that I found only what I have posted here. I know I made so many and gave away as a gift.

Crocheting

This is my first Barbie gown I made back in 2000. My mom was the first person who started to make some barbie gown. I borrowed the patterns from my mom and made my first one. I did made different barbie gown for my granddaughter. I didn't took a picture of it. I do have more pattern that I haven't crochet yet.

Crocheting

I made this baptism gown for my former boss. I spent 70 hours making this. My former boss was the one who found this pattern and asked me to make it for her future grandchild. I think I made this in 1998. Her husband does glass stain and he made me the hummingbird window glass stain as thank you for the baptism gown. I still have the pattern but I never did make another.