“The Story” being taught by Daniel Davenport, by Tammy Holton

http://countrysidecc100.com/

I would like to invite each of you to join us as we go chapter by chapter exploring, “The Story”, authored by Max Lucado and Randy Frazee. “The Story” is being taught on Audio through the voice and preaching of our minister, Daniel Davenport. Daniel and family are residents of Edenton NC. He was born and raised only a few miles away from the very place God has called him to preach, teach and love the people from, being eastern NC. And, the many that have found and made Historic Edenton and surrounding areas their home of choice.

We would also like you to invite all of your friends to join us at Edenton, Countryside Church of Christ for live teachings each Sunday Morning to go through this book series. See our schedule of services on our website or Face Book. http://countrysidecc100.com/

I look forward to meeting you! I’m excited to have you join me in these weekly studies as we venture into, “The Story”!

Please feel free to contact our church through the contact info on our pages. If you listen and feel to know more about, The Story” contact our minister, Daniel Davenport, for further information. http://countrysidecc100.com/

Also, please feel free to leave your questions or concerns here and I will try and respond!

Tammy Holton

Hornets of the Bible

Hornets Nest

This Hornets nest hung just a little to close over the sidewalk where children and walkers alike might be making their trek for opening of a new school year. My husband and I thought to empty the nest and make a gift for our Grand child’s P-k classroom.

I can just imagine little eyes peeking in the magical opening and little minds wondering how could those little pesty hornets make such an amazing thing. Me, too! My husband began to marvel at how well it was woven on the branch. And, it is awesome.

Then I began to really wonder why did God create these things that sting! I began to ponder as I googled Hornets in Bible! I’m sharing the verses. But then I began to read in context God’s use for hornets and see just how useful they are in God’s plan.

I would like to hear your thoughts on these scriptures and Hornets. Imagine our donation to a class of PreK children hearing your story and wondering why did God do such a thing?

Exodus 23:28 – And I will send hornets before thee, which shall drive out the Hivite, the Canaanite, and the Hittite, from before thee.

Deuteronomy 7:20 -Moreover the LORD thy God will send the hornet among them, until they that are left, and hide themselves from thee, be destroyed.

  • Joshua 15:33: Mentions the Judean town of Zorah, which literally means “town of hornets”.  

Joshua‬ ‭24‬:‭12‬ ‭“I sent the hornet ahead of you, which drove them out before you—also the two Amorite kings. You did not do it with your own sword and bow.”
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“Rhythms oh Grace”

My Nane is Rhythms of Grace

Jesus said,] “Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me — watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace.” Matthew 11:28-29 (The Message)

As we approach the holiday we have termed, “Labor Day, Monday, September 2, 2024 I want to wish each one of us a very happy and restful day as we celebrate one another for our contribution to our “nations prosperity” through our labors.

“Labor Day…a public holiday or day of festivities held in honor of working people, in the US and Canada on the first Monday in September, in many other countries on May 1.”

“Observed each year on the first Monday of September, Labor Day is at heart a celebration of the hard-won achievements of America’s labor movement and a recognition of what workers have contributed to the nation’s prosperity.”

I was so touched by the words of Jesus inviting us into a rest…”Walk with me and work with me — watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace.”

My son Chris made our little frog for Debi’s (a Lily contributor) Birthday with his 3-D printer. It really made me smile. The colors, the expression, the sheer delight of its form. I paused to think of the goodness of the words of Jesus inviting me to walk and work with Him and I would develop for my continued work an unforced rhythm of grace.

What makes you smile and enter into a rest while learning the “unforced rhythms of grace?

Pickle Relish from NC-a gift

Debi Chaves, the taster

Summer delights with fresh fruits! Fresh vegetables from our gardens whether we grow them or buy them.

Then the serious gardeners show off their skill be hobby for sharing with family and friends; or food for the cold winter months when at times might be very needful!

I have a Birthday in July and it’s such fun. Family and friends indulge me for the month with gifts that may only be found in this special hot summer month.

My son and DIL just dropped off a box of Georgia peaches. WOW they are ready for eating and we will enjoy!

For my Birthday , friend and one of our Daily Lily writers, Tammy Holton surprised me with a heavy box in the mail.

Showing in our video, the gift from Tammy, a quart of homemade relish from NC. It is unique for us in our location as far as we know.

It is delicious. I thought I should “show and tell” and share my gift with a gardener, friend and local co-writer of our blog, Debi Chaves. I think watching our video will tell the story of how excited with this relish from Edenton NC we are. I’m not sure who or how it was made but it’s a winner!

2 Corinthians 9:8

“And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.”

Thanks to ALL that grow gardens, share and care for one another and others in the heat and beauty of summer!

Bless you Abundantly!

The Lord’s Prayer

Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
And forgive us our debts,
as we also have forgiven our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from the evil one.

(Matthew 6-9-13, NIV).

“Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven”…

Have you paused to contemplate how your daily life may be His will being done on earth as it is in heaven? WOW! Awesome thought isn’t it?

“Jesus called out to them, “Come, follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people!”(Matthew 4:19)

A Squirrel and their stash

Finding a sweet pepper treasure

My son sent me this little video of the little sweet garden they had helped their daughter design on their balcony. They  had the idea their sweet pepper plant would be safe on their second floor deck. 

But, our nature friend came knocking and found comfort in their dinner sweet peppers. They even stored a few for those long cold winter months. 

Joy watching the little thief? But, I got corrected on that thought. I was told they need food, too!

(Matthew 6:19-21 TLV) “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in or steal.”

“Treasures in heaven” are things of worth in God’s coming kingdom, such as justice, opportunity for everyone to be productive, provision for everyone’s needs, and respect for the dignity of every person.”

God’s Goodness for all! 🙌