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Family, Camping, and Amateur Radio

Amateur Radio, Camping, Family

Had a great weekend near my birthplace Norfolk, VA. I knew it as Seashore State Park but it is now known as First Landing State Park. My amateur radio Parks on the Air (POTA) knows it as K-1299. See my article on thatAfter arriving I was able to set up my tent in 30 minutes record time for me.

This weekend was planned and booked in a couple of weeks after finding out my nephew and his son wanted to camp. In the old days you had to take your chances by just showing up. Now we have on line reservations. That was a nice change. The early weather forecast was great for camping.

My nephew and his son showed up and set up their tent we had easy to make dinner of sandwiches. 
We took a walk to the beach. Sorry for the blurry photos.

After a nights sleep and breakfast of Poptarts and lunch Davin Jr got to eat his first MRE.

After lunch we all took a ride to my nephew’s home to pick up his dog Roxy.  We decided to go out to dinner at a nice dinner at a local Italian restaurant. Earlier I had discovered I had forgotten the hotdogs and potato salad at home.  In addition Davin gave me a nice tour of Ocean View and told me about all the changes over the years.  I am concerned they are not allowing for low income housing (lol). After the great dinner we went back to pick up Roxy and went back to camping.  

 

 

Davin, Jr, Davin and Roxy

Roxy survived her first night camping. I was surprised at Roxy’s reaction every time her dad or son left she showed a lot of anxiety. By the end of the day she was showing that when I had to leave.  

Sunday Davin and Jr took down the tent and packed to return to an afternoon of baseball. I joined them after I was promised a ride back to camp. My sister Darlene also joined us so it made it a family event.

Jr is #36

Davin Jr’s turn video

The day ended with the family going out to another nice restaurant and Norfolk and headed I got a ride back to the campsite.  My sister visited the campsite and reminisced about the times we were at Seashore State Park.  
I have to admit I really enjoyed being called Uncle Mark.

For recap of the rest of my weekend see K-1299 My First Solo Activation Weekend

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Burnt Offering

God, Jesus

I am listening to the Old Testament. Trying to listen to it for a minimum of 15 minutes.  I was in numbers today.  I was wondering if a burnt offering is available to those of us who has accepted Jesus as our savior?  No. We don’t need a burnt offering.  Jesus died on the cross for our sins.

Calling Versus Desire

God, Prayer

I recently met a friend and he told me he was a retired minister. He retired after 45 years. I asked him how did he get started in that. He said he had a calling in his life. I asked him how did he know it was a calling. He told me he tried to get away from it and couldn’t.

I’ve often wondered what calling there was in my life.

How is that the Holy Spirit is in the Old Testament?

God, Helper, Jesus

I am surprised every time when I see the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament. Psa 51:11 Cast me not away from your presence, and take not your Holy Spirit from me. Does that mean God has a Holy Spirit before Jesus was born? Some of these questions I do not know the answer to. But I will explore more. Isa 63:10 But they rebelled and grieved his Holy Spirit;
therefore he turned to be their enemy, and himself fought against them. Reading the whole verse I find the Headline

Create in Me a Clean Heart, O God

That is amazing. Sometimes I find reading the Old Testament tough. But it may be something as equally important to dive into as the New Testament. I felt God tell me this morning to skip the 7:00 news and continue in my word. I discovered something new.  Thanks for reading. 

Do You Treat Your Body as a Temple of the Holy Spirit?

Helper, Jesus, Portable, Prayer, Temple

Did you know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit? Do you treat it that way? Do you follow your doctors instructions on your exercise and dietary guidelines?

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/1co/6/20/s_1068020

1Co 6:19

Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own,

1Co 6:20

for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.

 

Let’s see if we can start improving our body. Start a daily exercise program.  I’ve read somewhere just 15 minutes a day would help your improve your heart muscle. Feel free to acknowledge that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit by completing the form below.

 

 

 

The Holy Spirit

Jesus, spirit

Once you accept Jesus as your savior you get a Helper The Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit will teach you.  What does it teach you? Right from wrong for one thing.  You will start learning about Jesus by wanting to learn everything in the Bible. Will the helper keep you from sinning?  I am afraid not.  When we do sin we have an advocate.  

Accept Jesus Just Before You Die?

God, Jesus, My Testimony

A friend asked me if you could accept Jesus just before you die and still go to heaven.  I say yes but you may not know your exact time when you die. Those people that died in the airplane crash. The jet took a nose dive down to the ground at 500 miles per hour. Did they know they were going to die? At my emergency room visit last year when I was being wheeled into the exam room to get a cat scan I thought I may die.  I knew I would go to heaven but I was worried about my family and friends.  I felt I hadn’t done enough and I did recover.  My advice to you accept Jesus as your savior and get the gifts of the Holy Spirit now.  Tell someone what you did.