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I have always slept on the right side of the bed. Always!  Well, that was until Wrigley joined the family 2 years ago. Mattie has never slept in the bed. She always liked her own bed on the floor next to mine. As long as Mattie was in the bedroom with me, she was a happy camper. 

This is how bed time plays out at my house....When it's time to go to bed, I say "let's go to bed", both Mattie and Wrigley get up from wherever they are and off to the bedroom we go. Once we get in the room, I immediately go to the bathroom and  brush my teeth. Once I exit the bathroom Mattie is already nestled on her bed and ready for a long slumber. Wrigley, however, is standing on my bed ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE!  I walk over and push her to the left then I get under the covers and wait for Wrigley to make her move. It's like clockwork...she comes over and stands on my chest until I push her to the left side of the bed. She then proceeds to walk to the bottom of the bed, outlining my body,  then walks up the narrow path on the right.  She stands there until I move over. I know what you're thinking "Just don't move over". Yeah, I tried that but it doesn't work. She will stand there until I decide to move. One night she literally stood there for at least 10 minutes before I caved.  Since I am not a person that particularly cares for confrontation (unless absolutely necessary) I have learned it's just easier to get used to the left side of the bed.  Ok, I will never get used to sleeping on the left side of the bed, but at least I sleep much better on the left side of the bed knowing that Wrigley and Mattie are comfortable.  I'm such a pushover. No pun intended.

 
 
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1. I don't believe a regenerated believer can possibly be pro abortion, not EVEN in cases of rape or incest or otherwise.

2. After watching several sermons on YouTube, I understand how some fall for their false doctrine. A little truth makes deception believable.

3. If you claim to be a regenerated believer and you don't shudder at the sound of God's name being taken in vain, you better test your salvation.

4. Every day I am becoming more and more Libertarian in my political thoughts. I do not trust Republicans or Democrats anymore.

5. The fact that most "self proclaimed atheists" become hostile at the idea of their being a God only reaffirms my belief that there are no atheists. 

6. Saving faith is more than the fear of hell.

7. God bestows two types of Grace on us. Common Grace on all of mankind and saving Grace on His children.

8. Satan is smarter than any living person.

9. There are so many unhappy, depressed and miserable people that call themselves "Christians". From where does their joy come? 

10. Some call it a hangup, while others call it a weakness. I think it's called sin.

11. When people start talking about their relationship with God and start it off with "to me", they have created their own God and made their own laws.

 
 
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I decided I would do one big #FF shout out to all my favorite people on Twitter. If you are new to Twitter or if you are a seasoned Tweeter, these are the ones that I suggest you follow. They will encourage you, but more importantly, they will engage you in conversation. As far as I'm concerned...this is the best #FF list available. This list will never be complete, I will add to it often and tweet it every Friday. 

If there is someone you want to follow, click on their name and it will take you to their Twitter bio page.

@bjornole777     A true man of God striving to live the life God has appointed him to. Not only a great friend but also a great follow.

@adidas247     Annie is one of my dearest friends. Such a blessing to me. My favorite Georgian and travel partner! 

@barbara1216     Barbara, AKA The toast of New Haven, CT. She is also the keyboard behind @visitnewhaven. She also bakes the best brownies that I have ever tasted in my life! 

@khakigent     Jordy is one of my first Twitter friends and one of my best.

@Julia_Blues     Julia is the first friend I made on Twitter. She is an up and coming blues novelist. Soon to be at a Barnes and Noble near you. Juliasblues.com

@luvreading05     Amy is a Cincinnatian transplanted in Atlanta. I forgive her because Cincinnati  is so close to the good side, it's almost like she's a southerner. 

@dbroos     Diane hails from Canada. She's one of a handful of people from Twitter that I actually had the honor of meeting in person. Great follow.

@goofytha     Tha and I go back several years to when I used to be active on FB. My only friend from Brazil.

@mywrbc     Chip is the pastor of Westport Road Baptist Church in Louisville. A great man of God and I am so lucky to call him my friend. WRBC

@blurtjunk     Mary is my friend just south of the border in Tennessee. Good one to follow and friend of Baxter the wonder dog!

@danamoos     Dana and I have been following each other for a couple years. She's the best dat gum realtor in all of Maine.

@jen1951     Jen is a dear friend that lives in Texas with Abby and Max. Wonderful person to follow.

@danemeryprice     I consider Danny a real life friend. I have learned so much from him. Pastor of Trinity Church of Northwest Arkansas.  Check out his page at www.trinitychurchnwa.com.

@jeremysarber     Jeremy is one of the brightest on Twitter. My NC friend. You have to follow his podcasts at  www.jeremysarber.com  Great guy and Pastor of Angier Church. So glad to call my friend. 

@tomf80     Tom is a computer tech from Illinois soon to be in Louisiana. He has a love for Jesus that is awesome to read in his tweets.

@llanphere     God used Les to point me in the right direction for truth when I was starving. He has one of the most informative websites out there--->  www.killerrobotnija.com

@shelly_w     Shelly is an ex-Louisvillian now living in Kansas City. She is one smart gal...... Engineer!

@Chrispearson_     Chris lives in the great state of Texas. Great guy and excellent one to follow. So glad to call him friend. He is also a wanna be tornado chaser...and an avid barefooter like myself!

@closetcalvin     Great follow if you want to have a better understanding of the reformed church. I know the true identity of the person behind this name, but I have been sworn to secrecy. ClosetCalvinist.com

@ericatwitts     A fellow Louisvillian and nurse. Been a dear friend for a long time.

@robertthenorr     Robert loves the Lord and he shows that in his tweets. He's one of the good guys.

@spweber     Stan has such a powerful testimony. You can see it on www.stanweber.com 

@djhein70     Deb is a teacher from western KY. I love reading her tweets, always entertaining.

@lexxregenerate     Lexx is my southern Florida friend. Smart man with great knowledge of God's word.

@matthewjanzen  God-Fearer that loves scripture. Matthew has become a dear friend. 

@jonbennett78     Jon is my friend from England now living in St Louis. Check out his videos on adfinesterrae.com So much wisdom. 

@chelseyveturis    Chelsey is one of the first followers I met on Twitter. Great friend and a must follow. She is soon to be married to @curtiswbaker . She is a MUST follow.

@haleyveturis    Haley is a must follow. She has a passion for Christ that is awesome to read in her tweets. 

@rochelleveturis    Ro is a fellow animal lover, so she's ok in my book. She's also the pre-eminent Social Media Director for all of Southern California. Mother to Winnie and wife to Jeff. Check out her site at Rochelleveturis.com

@angelstrange54     Dale lives in Ft. Lauderdale and has a heart the size of Florida, I mean Texas. Good one to follow. She also sends dog biscuits to my girls. Gotta love that.

@dougweaver75     A fellow Louisvillian and a good one to follow. Doug is another one that has been there for me when I had so many questions concerning our reformed beliefs. 

@matthewbreddan     Matthew is another Southern California friend. He is also an Attorney. So if you live in SoCal and need a lawyer....you know who to call and I'm not talking about ghostbusters!

@jodymay     Jody is one of my newer friends on Twitter. Good man of God and great one to follow. Check out his blog...www.gunsandgospel.com 

@spreadingjoy     Marie and I go way back. Been following her for a long time and love her enthusiasm for the Lord.

@guitargeekette     Stephanie will make you feel so welcome on Twitter. A great one to follow that will engage you in conversation and make you feel like part of the family.

@ti_aki     Ti seems to always be available on Twitter. She is a good one to follow. 

@jmbuckingham     My NJ friend from way back. Jeanne always has a kind word to say. 

@alancult      An average guy transplanted from a small town in New Hampshire to a city in California.

@whiteCHS     Ray is my friend from England. Glad he is in my camp. Strong believer and encourager.

@allyrae     Ally is always sharing something good on Twitter. Fun follow. Good conversationalist!

@REALjdowney     John is a great one to follow.  He is the one Rick Warren warned you about.      Dead Pastors Society   

@tjacobbsmith     So glad to call Jacobb a friend. He knows the gospel well. Great follow and always tweets truth with great love and humility.

@drewdyck     Drew is not a new friend, not sure how I left him off this list for so long. Author of Ex-Christian. He is also an underwater Gymnast and has been on Twitter since 1983. <--Something is wrong here. 

@evanwelcher     Evan is a former atheist and now Senior Pastor and Teaching Elder at 1st Christian Church. Good one to follow. Check out Evan's page.

 @williamsetiadi     Check out some of the pics of food he tweets. Always engages in conversation. 

@johnleesandiego     John always engages in conversation. My conservative ears sometimes bleed while reading his left tilted tweets but I have to say, he is a good guy. (see I can be non biased, contrary to what some believe)

@thejonmartin     Jon is one of the good guys on Twitter.  Good family man.

@jonathanpearson     A millennial who writes, tweets, & speaks to communicate Christ, vision, & challenge bold living. Good one to follow. 

@seanianmiller     Sean and his family are missionaries with CEF to St Kitts and Nevis. Blog: A moment with the Millers  

@prockey     Josh is one of the Pastors at HomeTown Church in Cartersville, Ga. He's also good friends with @jodymay so he is a must follow. Good people. Hometownchurch.org  

@WhoIsBrandonC     Brandon is a fellow Louisvillian with a love for the Lord and a passion for helping others in need. Check out his blog--> http://www.WhoIsBrandonC.com/

@joymauter     Joy is a believer and hails from Sevierville, TN. Excellent conversationalist and good one to follow and my friend.

@juliemahany     Julie is an encourager. I love those that God has given the gift of encouragement to. They keep us strong and going. She's also from England, so you have to read her tweets with a British accent.

@randybrockway      Prideful man pursuing humility by the grace of God. My new friend from Charlotte. Randy is  also a fellow Cubbie. #Chicagocubs

@aheartforgod     Mike and I have followed each other on Twitter for a long time. Not sure how he was not on my favorites list a long time ago. Great man of God. Check out his blog--> aheartforgod.net 

@michaelserves     Michael is a fellow Louisvillian. Tweeting about faith and family. Good man to follow.

@vermontbeliever     John is a humble brother in Christ and a definite must follow.

@Dmariamac     Dionne truly loves the Lord and has become a very dear friend and encourager on Twitter.

@FreedWretch     A man that knows how to read God's word. Check out his Twitter bio. Great follow.

@Jereami     Wretched sinner saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. Another great Atlanta friend to follow. Like a brother to me.

@paigeszajnuk     Paige is a sister in Christ that has become a good friend and she is a fellow animal lover!

@EphesiansTwo8     Jarod hails from the state of Ohio. He is a 5 Sola believing, Apostles-Nicene-Athanasian Creed professing, sin confessing Christian. 

@ralphprovance     Ralph is a Reformed Baptist and how could you not follow someone with a Twitter bio like this...No man can do me a truer kindness in this world than to pray for me.

@almli88     Andreas hails from Norway and is good friends with @bjornole777 . Any friend of Bjorn's is a friend worth following. 

@daveingram62     Dave hails from the great state of Louisiana! Follower of Christ <-What more do I need to say?

@Hooah_Girl    Jeni has become a good friend. Her love for the Lord is inspiring. Coming soon to a Colorado town near you! Good follow.

@mattjamesdean      Matt is a Bible-believing sinner trusting in the Lord Jesus Christ who saves by Grace alone through faith alone. Cigar & pipe smoker. Another Brit I call friend. 

@yo_rocky     David hails from Kentucky's border state of West Virginia. Baptist Preacher living as an example to us all. 

@LoveMeLastBand     John Paul is a friend that I'm so glad to call my brother. My Corpus Christi friend. He is an acoustic singer and songwriter. Check out his page here.  

@eqquip     Matt is a fellow believer living in beautiful Canada. Very approachable. Good follow.

@hfxmark     Mark is a Kentucky border state brother from Virginia. A seminary student and a high school math teacher in the making. 

@Doulos2Christou      Slave of Christ Jesus: He bought me with His blood. Husband to Danielle. Love books, astronomy, hiking, history, economics, & orange juice. <-He had me at Jesus and OJ! Check out his blog-> Interpretingthecosmos

@tasfromtas     Tas is a brother of the reformed faith. Living in Australia. Glad to call him friend. Check out his blog -> TasFromTas

@Alisha_Bowen     Alisha has become a very good friend and sister in Christ. Proud mother of 5 living in Georgia. She is also the sister in law to @matthewjanzen, so she is a definite must follow.

@Proverbs_2717     Baker is a must follow. As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.

@closetcalvinist    Seann is a good one to follow. "I'm all about building up His kingdom! I'm just passing through, not planning to stay long."  Check out his blog --> Pursuit of Holiness.

@averageus    Lon is one of those friends that has the gift of encouragement. It's an honor to have him listed on my #FF list. Check out his blog. Averageus.com

@Mikeking_   Christian. Monergist. 6-Day Creationist. Global Floodalist. Leaky Dispensationalist. Wannabe Cowboy. Mike is another great follow that tweets truth.

@TonyMiano     Husband to an amazing wife, dad to 3 beautiful ladies, open-air preacher, blogger, baseball fan, student of the Civil War, and radio host. Check out his radio broadcast Cross Encounters     

@connijo318     Not only is Conni Jo my cousin, but she's also a great follow and a fellow teacher. Her sense of humor is contagious.

@ClaraNdovie    Clara has become a good friend. A strong believer in Christ and my only friend in Qatar! Good follow! 

@LauraMayTrigg     Laura is the daughter of @juliemahany & @djmahany so she has to be good people! Anyone that likes naps, cheese and Jesus is OK in my book!

@tomdelasa     Tom is an encourager and a strong believer that is in love with the doctrines of Grace. Good one to follow. My Irish friend.

@pastorryanwelsh     Ryan is not only someone that I consider a friend but he is also the Lead Pastor Resident at Mars Hill Church in Seattle. 

@zarotribe     Great tweeter of truth, Good one to follow and husband to @Noash22.

@Noash22     Heather's love of God and His truth is contagious. Great follower and sister in Christ. She is also married to @zarotribe. My New Mexico friends.

@AaronRedeemed     Great brother in Christ to follow. Presbyterian, work in progress. Check out his blog here...lumberingbrown.com

@BGraceful     Becky is a fellow dog lover and a sister in Christ. Good one to follow. 

@thespia    Amy is a friend from the great state of Texas. She is also a sister in Christ. In her bio she says she's a bit scatterbrained, but I don't think she is. I think she's just a little snarky. Ha. Good follow. 

@LouisvilleHumor     Not sure who is behind the tweets, but definitely a good one to follow. Funny and local to Louisville. 


 
 
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I am not one that places ANY faith in fortune cookies, horoscopes, fortune tellers, mediums, psychics or anything of that nature, because I know what God's word teaches about those things, however, I must confess that I finally got a fortune cookie that was as true as true can be.

After a delicious lunch at P.F.Chang's with a good friend, we were given our fortune cookies along with the check....lunch was on him...yay!  As I cracked mine open, this was my fortune...  "You will get what your heart desires".  It's such a true statement. That's why I was shocked to see it in a fortune cookie.  The things that my heart desires today is not like the things my heart used to desire before I was truly regenerated (saved, born again). Before becoming a regenerated Christ follower, I desired so many things of this world. Things that I thought would make me happy and fulfill the emptiness I felt inside. Back then, nothing fulfilled the emptiness and nothing satisfied me. I always wanted more and when I got it, I wanted even more. A nice home, nice car, fine furnishings etc. etc. etc....I do appreciate all that I have. I am human and I still like nice things, but if I lost it all tomorrow, I can honestly say....I would still be satisfied because the desires of my heart have changed. Galatians 2:20 is a verse I often quote because it sums up my life today.

I no longer have a desire for the things of this world. My desires are Christ centered because I was given a new heart (Ezekiel 36:26, Psalm 37:4).  Before one is adopted by God and can call themselves a son of God or one of God's children, you MUST be born again (John 3:3-7). An unregenerate heart can't be trusted (Jeremiah 17:9) and that is exactly what I had before I was regenerated. You will get what your heart desires. 

Questions is...what does your heart desire?