9/2011

Even in California we're seeing the leaves turn.  So now it's your turn to put forth your best guesses to these ten clues!

1)  Walt Whitman's classic

2)  John Denver's classic most famously recorded by Peter, Paul & Mary

3)  Greyhound's exhortation

4)  Motel 6's promise

5)  What to do with your worries

6)  Don't mess with it further

7)  Genesis 3, succinctly said

8)  Theodore's hit series

9)  Norseman extraordinaire

10) Frazier's nemesis

When you're ready to see how well you did, email Peggy with your answers!

Fall - with all its beauty and cooler days, is here.  Amidst the changing seasons though, is the return to the busy days - school, homework, and the to-do list items which were laid aside during the carefree summer days. 

That 's why I really appreciated the following reminder from Billy Graham -- Three Ways to Use Time Wisely:

First, time is a trust. What are we doing with it? Are we frittering it away, letting it slip through our fingers, squandering it in wanton waste? Or are we treasuring it, using it to maximum advantage, filling every minute with 60 seconds' worth ...

Ahoy there! Are you up for a challenge? Test your knowledge of "Mercy Ships^®" and if you are one of the first three people who emails me (kiyong@ambaa.com) with all the answers correct, I'll send you a copy of  "A Mercy-ful Christmas," a delightful and uplifting Christmas music CD produced by Mercy Ships^®.

What are we waiting for? Let's begin!

1. Mercy Ships^® was founded by . . .
   1. Mercy Me
   2. The US Navy Hospital Ships
   3. Don Stephens
   4. Donald Trump
2. Mercy Ships^® has been operating since . . .
   1. 1964
   2. 1968
   3. 1978
   4. 1984
3. Mercy Ships^® has been endorsed by:
   1. Nelson Mandela - Former President ...

According to John MacArthur, it can be if you don't understand its purpose. 

So how then are we supposed to pray?  On "Grace to You^®" this month, John takes us verse-by-verse through the Lord's Prayer (Matt. 6:5-14) and provides us with specific instruction on the purpose, priority, plan, provision, and pardon of prayer.  This classic 4-week study of The Disciples' Prayer (airs 10/10 - 11/4) will reveal that the example Christ gave his disciples then ... is also for us today.  To find out more about the messages and materials available in October, download the promo pack ...

"I am hopeful for a bright future for my child."

I can think of many moms who would agree with that statement.  In fact, with school back in session it's likely that moms of school-aged kids are particularly attentive to thoughts of their child's future. 

Those moms who are driving their kids to and from school who are tuning in to Christian radio hear messages that support their concern.  One of those messages comes from Compassion International through its daily 1:00 feature, "Speak Up With Compassion^®."  Compassion President Wess Stafford daily talks about the importance of speaking ...

Are you ready to "rock"?  See if you can guess the answers from these clues...

1)  Pilgrim's pride

2)  Doris' co-star

3)  Fred & Wilma's hometown

4)  Cleft for me

5)  Monolithic promontory that stands guardian over the Mediterranean

6)  Café of Hollywood fame

7)  Miles McPherson's pulpit

8)  Comedy from NYC

9)  North Carolina's "prettiest small town"

10) Crystalized sugar

When you're ready to see how well you did, email Peggy with your answers!