Physical, spiritual hearts beat strong

By Jeff Bowman, in 1999

I'd like to explore this with you within the pages of the Bible. If you want, take your Bible and look up to lie references I ll site for you, First, we must start with who you look like. I m sure you bear resemblance (for better or worse) with someone in your earthly family. But the Bible tells us more. When God created humanity, he made us in his image (Gen. 1:26-2H; 5:1; 9;6). The significance of this is great. It explains our desire to create. Just as God is the creator, so some of us spend our entire lives as artists, inventors or pursuing hobbies centered around crafts. Humanity also has a strong desire to know and learn. This, too, is an imitation of God. The Bible is abundant with verses that show God watching, looking and testing all within the sphere of his omniscience. You also see humanity seeking to control and manage. From the very beginning we read of God wanting to direct humanity and guide us without violating our free wills. Something has happened to us, however. That we are created in became damaged. Our disobedience or sin cut us off from God and caused us to die physically (Rom. 5:12-14). The image that we are created in is marred by sin. The positive attributes of creating, learning and managing now have the potential to become self-serving traits that often bring harm to fellow human beings. All who read the paper read these things daily. The laws of the heart speak out Sociologists and anthropologists have confirmed that there is not a society that has been discovered that does not display some form of the Ten Commandments. Even in lands that have never had contact with the Bible, people display the laws of God written on their hearts (Rom. 2:14, IS). Think about it. Haven't you felt your heart convicting you of your personal failure to keep the jaws of the heart? Thank (Jod he did not leave us in such a heart failure. He has provided us with the opportunity to get a new heart by the power of his spirit. Listen to your heartheim, for the first time in its history, began its club year in September. Incoming president Gerry Hamilton introduced the board of directors and trustees. They are: Loretta Thomas, first vice president ; Ruth Vonderloh, second vice president, Millie Nespor, third vice president; Ruth Helmer, fourth vice president; Joyce Keesee, recording secretary; Dee Noble corresponding secretary; Evelyn Veevaert, treasurer; Betty Tangney, financial secretary; Alberta Beckelheimer, communication secretary; Chaulare Nokes, house chairwoman: Beverly Moore, schedule chairwoman; Barbara Westrup, special events chairwoman; Louise Palmer, public relations chairwoman; and Juanita Stokes, parliamentarian. Two-year trustees are Shirley McCracken Bernadine Detweiler and Mary Tokar. Helen Carter, Peggy Lopp and Alyce Whieldon are one-year trustees. Hamilton's theme is A Victorian Tea with Dolly and Me. . A program with a Victorian flair was introduced by Gina McCue and Marry Chapman irom the Victorian Tea Society. clothing and acessories was displayed and the history of the garments was shared. Chapman discussed the use of the fan and quiet messages were exchanged between ladies and gentlemen on various subjects. President Kathi McGraw introduced guest speaker Anne Delgadillo, executive director of the Orange County Burn Association The center is dedicated to identifying and responding to the needs of burn survivors and their families and help them on the road to recovery. Anaheim club members Gerry Hamilton, Helen Carter, Pat Gandsey, Betty Johnson, Beverly Moore, Millie Nespor, Chaulare Nokes, Marlly Rust, Juanita Stokes and Virginia Swint attended. The Orange District Council, which includes 28 clubs, meets four times a year. The club s F'vening SectiiMi met at the Ebell Clubhou.se to plan two future fund-raisers. They are an historic district tour of the various recognized monuments in Anaheim and the Victorian Tea and Fashion Show to be held in the Ebell Clubhouse, are Janeen Borger, Anne Wi