Scripture: Ps 119:97-120; Ps 81, 82; Genesis 27:1-29; Romans 12:1-8; John 8:12-20
Scripture standout: Romans 12: "2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will."
John 8: "12 When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”
His Deed/The Day: I got a message that my aunt's mom was not doing well, that it was "that time." I don't know what kind of deed this was, but I took a minute to really remember her. Dorthea was a small town grandma who baked everyone's special cakes — wedding cakes, birthday cakes, anniversary cakes, whatever the occasion. She inserted one dime into each cake's batter, so there was always one lucky guest who got a surprising mouthful. Her kitchen was always in disarray, but it was warm and smelled like roasted chicken and celery every time I ever went in it. She let her guests gather in the living room after eating around her dinner table — while she cleaned up, laughing while she worked. I once heard Dorthea sat on a sewing needle long, long ago. A doctor found it recently during an X-ray. She had no idea it was there! Dorthea always had a loyal dog and a grapefruit tree in her side yard — just off the shady wrap around porch of her old home. Dorthea died yesterday. But that little exercise helped cement her memory in my mind.
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