My grandfather used to say "I've got too many irons in the fire". He, living in a time when he fixed his own wagon wheels and shod his own mules and horses, knew what it meant. Some of you may understand that little piece of colloquialism, but just in case you don't. It is really very simple. It means we're doing too much at the same time. It's alright to stretch our boarders and grow out of our daily weed bed, but sometimes we have to be careful how many weeds we pull each day or we'll pay for it in pain and suffering. It causes physical pain, frustration and could lead to depression. OOH, that dreaded word that we're not suppose to feel as Christians. Well, we don't have to.
Taking things slowly, and with purpose can get us through many things in our lives. As the old Aesop fable about the tortoise and the hare, the tortoise won because of his determination, method, and had his competition in view. We have to attack life in the same manner. We also have to remember that we are not in this race of life alone. Get a friend or engage your companion in activities that bring you both closer to a goal-whatever it might be-- and together you can share in the success. Life isn't just about huge successes, but sometimes just little ones. Little ones lead to big ones without all of the stress of having "too many irons in the fire".
Until next time,
Ernest and LouAnn Huested eanlhuested@comcast.net
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Spring!!!
It seems (emphasis on the seems) as though spring has arrived. The long winter is behind us and better days await us. With the new season comes hope and generally a sense of well-being. The energy that the cold dreary days have stolen from us is back and we are ready to go again.
Several events have taken place in our family in these first four months of the new year. First of all in January, we asked the doctor to change Ernie's medication regimen to what it was before he changed it the last time. At that time, he introduced a new medication that affected his balance very adversely and he was still having seizures. Now, things are better, He isn't as unsteady and the seizure activity has not increased. So, for this we are grateful to the Lord and the doctor . In February, we were blessed by a couple who were complete strangers to us, but we are brothers and sisters in the Lord and we had a wonderful time with them as we were waiting to see Lou Ann's doctor for her eye treatment. It is always amazing to see God's hand working to lend us encouragement. Many times it comes from unexpected sources. Last month we started a food/weight management program. We both are attending and being very successful. It is a time of encouragement and Bible study that is both refreshing and helpful. Others in the group are doing well and it is a joy to see the successes of everyone.
This month, we gave you our testimony as to what the Lord has done and is doing through us. If you have blessings to share, please do so. Also, remember we have Romans and the gospel of John to send to anyone who may desire them . As always, we are here for you. Please contact us at eandlhuested@comcast.net for anything you may wish to share.
Until next time,
Ernie and LouAnn
Several events have taken place in our family in these first four months of the new year. First of all in January, we asked the doctor to change Ernie's medication regimen to what it was before he changed it the last time. At that time, he introduced a new medication that affected his balance very adversely and he was still having seizures. Now, things are better, He isn't as unsteady and the seizure activity has not increased. So, for this we are grateful to the Lord and the doctor . In February, we were blessed by a couple who were complete strangers to us, but we are brothers and sisters in the Lord and we had a wonderful time with them as we were waiting to see Lou Ann's doctor for her eye treatment. It is always amazing to see God's hand working to lend us encouragement. Many times it comes from unexpected sources. Last month we started a food/weight management program. We both are attending and being very successful. It is a time of encouragement and Bible study that is both refreshing and helpful. Others in the group are doing well and it is a joy to see the successes of everyone.
This month, we gave you our testimony as to what the Lord has done and is doing through us. If you have blessings to share, please do so. Also, remember we have Romans and the gospel of John to send to anyone who may desire them . As always, we are here for you. Please contact us at eandlhuested@comcast.net for anything you may wish to share.
Until next time,
Ernie and LouAnn
Thursday, January 6, 2011
What's New?
This is the time for new beginnings, new perspective, fresh approaches and a renewed desire to forge ahead. The old year is gone, the problems, the fears, the failures, the disappointments, but yes, the successes as well.
Every day that I live, I try to remind myself to be grateful for as much as I can. Doing that helps to boost my desire to keep trying and most of all to never give up. That would be easy, but God never promised us an easy road. He just promised that He would lead the way.
This new year presents a new challenge to our health and health care, but The Great Physician is still in and seeing patients daily 24/7/365. The office hours are great, the transportation problem solved and the price is right. The price, buy the way, was paid by Him. That's not how it usually works. Usually we pay the doctor. Boy, do we pay. What a great deal this is. Oh, I know we still have to see the earthly doctors once in a while, but it relieves the pain, knowing that the Expert, the top in His field, is in on my case at all times. I'm reminded of the words of a song ..."When He was on the cross, I was on His mind..." He was there for my salvation, to save me from the penalty, the power and after we are raptured or taken home by way of the grave, the presence of sin. What a wonderful Saviour! I'm so grateful today that He is just that. He's not a religion or a philosophy, but the only way of salvation, peace, and healing. There are some other words to an old hymn that are very powerful as well. "My faith has found a resting place, not in device nor creed. I trust the Everlasting One,His wounds for me shall plead. I need no other argument, I need no other plea. It is enough that Jesus died and that He died for me." He died for you too and if you want Someone to lead you safely through another year or help you get a new perspective on life, then, let Him in. Accept Him today as your saviour and let Him take care of everything in your life for you.
As always, we are here to help you. We can still be reached at eandlhuested@comcast.net and we are waiting to hear from you.
Have a blessed and happy and trustful new year.
Ernie and LouAnn Huested
Every day that I live, I try to remind myself to be grateful for as much as I can. Doing that helps to boost my desire to keep trying and most of all to never give up. That would be easy, but God never promised us an easy road. He just promised that He would lead the way.
This new year presents a new challenge to our health and health care, but The Great Physician is still in and seeing patients daily 24/7/365. The office hours are great, the transportation problem solved and the price is right. The price, buy the way, was paid by Him. That's not how it usually works. Usually we pay the doctor. Boy, do we pay. What a great deal this is. Oh, I know we still have to see the earthly doctors once in a while, but it relieves the pain, knowing that the Expert, the top in His field, is in on my case at all times. I'm reminded of the words of a song ..."When He was on the cross, I was on His mind..." He was there for my salvation, to save me from the penalty, the power and after we are raptured or taken home by way of the grave, the presence of sin. What a wonderful Saviour! I'm so grateful today that He is just that. He's not a religion or a philosophy, but the only way of salvation, peace, and healing. There are some other words to an old hymn that are very powerful as well. "My faith has found a resting place, not in device nor creed. I trust the Everlasting One,His wounds for me shall plead. I need no other argument, I need no other plea. It is enough that Jesus died and that He died for me." He died for you too and if you want Someone to lead you safely through another year or help you get a new perspective on life, then, let Him in. Accept Him today as your saviour and let Him take care of everything in your life for you.
As always, we are here to help you. We can still be reached at eandlhuested@comcast.net and we are waiting to hear from you.
Have a blessed and happy and trustful new year.
Ernie and LouAnn Huested
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Peace
Sometimes this concept seems rather illusive. It comes and goes with our moods. However, we often mistake or at least substitute peace with happiness. Peace is a condition or state of mind, while happiness is a feeling of elati0n for the moment or as a result of some "happening" Life is full of happenings of all kinds. Some are good, some not so much, but Jesus came to give us peace. he doesn't want us swimming around in a soup of feelings that rise and fall with the occasion. He said, in John 14:27 "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you; not as the world giveth,give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. his peace is enduring, steadfast, comforting and supporting.
In today's economy, it's challenging ,to say the least, to not worry about how bills are going to get paid when all you have is Social Security. It's distressing to want to give to help others when you can barely keep yourselves together. Then, we have to stop and think that He owns the cattle on a thousand hills and He certainly knows where each and everyone of us live. Amazing how He can do it without satellite or GPS or asking for our SS# to keep track. I'm reminded of the story of a preacher who was praying for a special need of the church and he said" Lord, we know you own the cattle on a thousand hill. Would you mind killing a couple for us?" That week a cattle rancher in the community, had two of his cattle slaughtered and gave the money to meet the need of that church. That might not be the way God chooses to answer your need today, but He WILL answer your need.
One of my mother's favorite hymns was Constantly Abiding. Some of the words are:
There's a peace in my heart that the world never gave and a peace it cannot take away. Though the trials of life may surround like a cloud. I've a peace that has come her to stay. Constantly abaiding, Jesus is mine, constantly aboiding, rapture Divine. He never leaves me lonely, whispers oh so kind. "I will never leave thee" Jesus is mine.
Let Him be yours today. If you need Him as Savior, contact us or the church and let us show you how that can happen. If you need to get closer to Him, simply rest, trust and leave the burden with Him. As always you are invited to e-mail us at eandlhuested@comcast.net with a request for help, or even to let us knowhow you are doing.
Your servants, Ernest and LouAnn Huested
In today's economy, it's challenging ,to say the least, to not worry about how bills are going to get paid when all you have is Social Security. It's distressing to want to give to help others when you can barely keep yourselves together. Then, we have to stop and think that He owns the cattle on a thousand hills and He certainly knows where each and everyone of us live. Amazing how He can do it without satellite or GPS or asking for our SS# to keep track. I'm reminded of the story of a preacher who was praying for a special need of the church and he said" Lord, we know you own the cattle on a thousand hill. Would you mind killing a couple for us?" That week a cattle rancher in the community, had two of his cattle slaughtered and gave the money to meet the need of that church. That might not be the way God chooses to answer your need today, but He WILL answer your need.
One of my mother's favorite hymns was Constantly Abiding. Some of the words are:
There's a peace in my heart that the world never gave and a peace it cannot take away. Though the trials of life may surround like a cloud. I've a peace that has come her to stay. Constantly abaiding, Jesus is mine, constantly aboiding, rapture Divine. He never leaves me lonely, whispers oh so kind. "I will never leave thee" Jesus is mine.
Let Him be yours today. If you need Him as Savior, contact us or the church and let us show you how that can happen. If you need to get closer to Him, simply rest, trust and leave the burden with Him. As always you are invited to e-mail us at eandlhuested@comcast.net with a request for help, or even to let us knowhow you are doing.
Your servants, Ernest and LouAnn Huested
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Victim or Victor
It seems as though lately the word "victim" is used a great deal. Oh, I don't mean victims of war or flood or violence or flood or anything like that. In those situations there are obviously victims. I mean it in the sense of people considering themselves to be victims of injustices that they encounter. It is so easy for us to lay blame on someone or something other than ourselves for the things that come our way in life. Maybe it's because we have so much in this country that we have forgotten or are unaware of what REAL suffering or disadvantage is. I don't read anywhere in the Bible where it says that life is going to be sweet and carefree. It isn't for anyone. However, there is a word that we should wrap ourselves around more often--"Victory"
Jesus suffered and died for our redemption. He was victorious over suffering and sin and did it all for us. He didn't endure it for Himself.
Rejoice in that God gives us grace to meet all our needs, no matter what that need might be. He knows the end from the beginning. He sees the whole picture, while we see it only in part. Jesus said in John 16:33 "These things thave I spoken unto you,that in me ye might have peace. In the world, ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world." The words of that great old song are "Oh victory in Jesus, my savior forever. He sought me and bought me with his redeeming blood. He loved me ere I knew him and all my love is due him. He plunged to victory beneath the cleansing flood." See, our victory is already won. All we have to do is rest in that finished work on Calvary. Let Him be your source of victory today as you live your daily life.
As always, we are here for you. You can reach us at eandlhuested@comcast.net May God richly bless you. Until next time,
Ernest and LouAnn Huested
Jesus suffered and died for our redemption. He was victorious over suffering and sin and did it all for us. He didn't endure it for Himself.
Rejoice in that God gives us grace to meet all our needs, no matter what that need might be. He knows the end from the beginning. He sees the whole picture, while we see it only in part. Jesus said in John 16:33 "These things thave I spoken unto you,that in me ye might have peace. In the world, ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world." The words of that great old song are "Oh victory in Jesus, my savior forever. He sought me and bought me with his redeeming blood. He loved me ere I knew him and all my love is due him. He plunged to victory beneath the cleansing flood." See, our victory is already won. All we have to do is rest in that finished work on Calvary. Let Him be your source of victory today as you live your daily life.
As always, we are here for you. You can reach us at eandlhuested@comcast.net May God richly bless you. Until next time,
Ernest and LouAnn Huested
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
It's My Progress and I Want It Now
Does it seem like not much is being accomplished in your life because of the suffering you have been asked to endure?
Progress isn't necessarily measured against that of others, but primarily within yourself. The rate at which each person improves isn't the same. We are all different. Progress is often very frustrating because it can be slow and laborious.
LouAnn has been giving piano lessons for about six years now. She often asks her students ; How do you eat an elephant? After they look at her like she is from another planet, she'll tell them: one bite at a time. Time-- that thing that rules our lives, is what it takes to see progress. It also has another purpose, namely to allow us to evaluate our situation and learn to trust, demonstrate courage to others, including people we do not know, as well as being satisfied where we are until we are ready for the next step. Babies learn to crawl before they walk and hang on to things while they learn to get their balance. What a lesson there is to those of us who are in a place of transition
It can also be noted that Noah preached to the known world of his day for 120 years. After all that, only his family believed and were saved from the flood.
One of our favorite Scripture verses is Isaiah 40:31 " But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength. They shall mount up with wings as eagles. They shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint." Hopefully we all can take comfort and encouragement from this verse.
As always, your servants,
Ernie and LouAnn Huested
eandlhuested@comcast.net
Progress isn't necessarily measured against that of others, but primarily within yourself. The rate at which each person improves isn't the same. We are all different. Progress is often very frustrating because it can be slow and laborious.
LouAnn has been giving piano lessons for about six years now. She often asks her students ; How do you eat an elephant? After they look at her like she is from another planet, she'll tell them: one bite at a time. Time-- that thing that rules our lives, is what it takes to see progress. It also has another purpose, namely to allow us to evaluate our situation and learn to trust, demonstrate courage to others, including people we do not know, as well as being satisfied where we are until we are ready for the next step. Babies learn to crawl before they walk and hang on to things while they learn to get their balance. What a lesson there is to those of us who are in a place of transition
It can also be noted that Noah preached to the known world of his day for 120 years. After all that, only his family believed and were saved from the flood.
One of our favorite Scripture verses is Isaiah 40:31 " But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength. They shall mount up with wings as eagles. They shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint." Hopefully we all can take comfort and encouragement from this verse.
As always, your servants,
Ernie and LouAnn Huested
eandlhuested@comcast.net
Friday, April 23, 2010
How can I be Lonely ?
Everyone at some time in their lives is faced with lonliness. It probably happens more frequently to those who spend a lot of time without the benefit of human companionship, but it does not have to be an all-consuming thing. There are simple things that can help.
* Remember, "no man is an island". Even though we think we are alone, we really
are not. We all come in contact with people every day. Taking advantage of those
contacts is a good thing to do. It may be the mail deliverer, the pharmacist, doctor,
or even maybe that pesky telephone solicitor. At least it's somone to talk to. The
telephone is a good way to stay in touch with people.
* Call people at the church where you are affiliated. Love your family and treat them
with respect. Sometimes just a kind word will go a long way to let people
know that you care about them, as much as you want them to care for you.
A well placed "Thank You" means more than you might think.
* Let your life be filled with music. Listen to good music, Sing, even if you think you
can't. Read poetry. Think about the lyrics to songs. Many times they could bring to
mind something that could lift your spirit.
Haldor Lillennas penned the words to this old hymn: "How Can I be Lonely" "One is walking with me over life's uneven way, constantly supporting me each moment
of the day. How can I be lonely when such fellowship is mine, with my Blessed Lord Divine.
Refrain:
How can I be lonely when I've Jesus only, to be my Companion and Unfailing Guide. Why should I be weary, or my path seem dreary, when He's walking by my side."
As you may know, we are still praying for more exposure to our blog. We are doing this by having churches add it to their websites. However, you who are our readers could assist us as well by telling others you think would benefit from our site, about us. We are very anxious for feedback. If you can do this, it would be an encouragement to us as well as a good indicator for us to know what improvements we can make as well as get a feeling for how many are reading our blog.
We love you, care for you and pray for you. As always, you can contact us at eandlhuested@comcast.net. If you would like to talk to us, please contact Shelby Bible Church for our home phone and we will be glad to encourage your heart and help in any way that we can.
Until next time
Ernest and LouAnn Huested
* Remember, "no man is an island". Even though we think we are alone, we really
are not. We all come in contact with people every day. Taking advantage of those
contacts is a good thing to do. It may be the mail deliverer, the pharmacist, doctor,
or even maybe that pesky telephone solicitor. At least it's somone to talk to. The
telephone is a good way to stay in touch with people.
* Call people at the church where you are affiliated. Love your family and treat them
with respect. Sometimes just a kind word will go a long way to let people
know that you care about them, as much as you want them to care for you.
A well placed "Thank You" means more than you might think.
* Let your life be filled with music. Listen to good music, Sing, even if you think you
can't. Read poetry. Think about the lyrics to songs. Many times they could bring to
mind something that could lift your spirit.
Haldor Lillennas penned the words to this old hymn: "How Can I be Lonely" "One is walking with me over life's uneven way, constantly supporting me each moment
of the day. How can I be lonely when such fellowship is mine, with my Blessed Lord Divine.
Refrain:
How can I be lonely when I've Jesus only, to be my Companion and Unfailing Guide. Why should I be weary, or my path seem dreary, when He's walking by my side."
As you may know, we are still praying for more exposure to our blog. We are doing this by having churches add it to their websites. However, you who are our readers could assist us as well by telling others you think would benefit from our site, about us. We are very anxious for feedback. If you can do this, it would be an encouragement to us as well as a good indicator for us to know what improvements we can make as well as get a feeling for how many are reading our blog.
We love you, care for you and pray for you. As always, you can contact us at eandlhuested@comcast.net. If you would like to talk to us, please contact Shelby Bible Church for our home phone and we will be glad to encourage your heart and help in any way that we can.
Until next time
Ernest and LouAnn Huested
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