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A Living God, Faithfulness, and Kindness (sending manna and meat)

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Psalm 78, O my Lord who hast given and taken and continues to love his people today, I just want to say that I love you and obey you Father, I want to share your exciting deeds today in 2013 so people will know you are a God of Miracles for all your people. This is about mighty miracles, do you know what miracles are? They are an event that man can not explain from all his knowledge and is created by God to show his people he is real, living, and for them to worship and praise the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. When people see God at work what stops them from spreading the good news or to stop their sinning and sin no more? Adam had a great deal to do with fallen men and women right up until this moment, and God as you will see in this holy scripture is teaching while loving his people, and sometimes there is tough love too. AS parents you know what discipline your children is about, you still follow through even though you love them very deeply, just do not love their behavior. God’s law is the word and the word, living God is our Father Who Art In Heaven.

“Faith Of Our Father, Holy Faith”  IN this scripture the people of Ephraim, were fully armed and ready for battle, but the day of battle they turned their backs and fled, because they did not obey the Lords laws that were taught to the past fathers generations ago and passed down, still they thought they did not need to obey what they had been taught by their fathers or to believe the great miracles in those early generations. Whew, what happens next? They had forgot the wonderful miracles God had done for them and for their fathers in Egypt. He divided the sea and they were saved, in the daytime in the desert he led them by a cloud and at night by a pillar of fire. He even split open rocks in the wilderness to give them plenty of water to drink, yet they kept on their rebellion, sinning against the God who is above all gods. They demanded other better food as well as water, then he opened the windows of heaven and rained down manna, bread from heaven and so the people ate the angel’s food. God called forth an east wind and guided the south wind and he rained down birds to fall all among the people and on their tents and the people at to their fill, and before they had finished the bird meat in their mouths, the anger of the Lord rose against them and killed the finest of Israel’s young men. Yet even so the people kept on sinning and refused to believe in miracles, so he cut their lives short and gave them years of terror and disaster.

Then at last, when he had ruined them, they walked awhile behind him, how earnestly they turned around and followed him! Then they remembered that God was their rock—that their Savior was the God above all gods. But it was only with their words they followed him not with their hearts their hearts were far away. They did not keep their promises. Yet he was merciful and forgave their sins and didn’t destroy them all. Many and many a time he held back his anger. For he remembered that they were merely mortal men, gone in a moment like a breath of wind.

After all this and the people still were sinning God decided to reject Joseph’s family, the tribe if Ephraim, and chose the tribe of Judah—and Mount Zion which he loved. There he built a towering temple and chose his servant David, from feeding sheep, and God promised David to his people as their shepherd and he (David) cared for them with a true heart and skillful hands.”

I love Jesus my mighty living God, The Father, The Son, and Holy Ghost, forever and ever!!!

Amen and Amen!!!

Jimmy Springett-wildlife painter

Crex Meadows-2010

Buffalo Cow-TRNP-2010

trumpeter swan-2010 WC

Forgiveness By God’s Mercy Romans Chapter 5 verses 20 and 21

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Such a joyful day, yesterday I was witness to a wonderful female whooping crane number 10-10 from the Whooping Crane Center in Baraboo, WI she was born in 2010 and was migrating, near Crex Meadows where the Greater Sandhill Cranes are preparing for their migration in fact a week ago during a 5″ snow most of the sandhill cranes left, and depending on the weather toward Thanksgiving the rest will leave too. They are feeding and eating close to the Trade River where the water is open and not froze.

Here is the good news, praise God, ” The Ten Commandments were given so that all could see the extent of their failure to obey God’s Laws. But the more we see our sinfulness, the more we see God’s abounding grace forgiving us. Before, sin ruled over all men and brought them to death, but now God’s kindness rules instead, giving us right standing with God resulting in eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”

I did not get a wonderful flying image of the whooping crane because my Nikon camera, the auto focus on my 80-400mm lens did not work, but before that happened I did get a wonderful image of her standing amongst the sandhill cranes and for that I am very grateful for.

This special watercolor, called, ” mom and dad’s love forever “was painted in honor of my loving parents Jackie and Norman who I honor all the days of my life and thank God for his loving kindness throughout my entire life, starting first with home and the love that has no judgment, but only kindness.

 

w peace and love, always and forever,

Jimmy Springett-wildlife painter

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Monday November 11, Veterans Day, Honoring David Hueper Of Blue Earth,MN

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A Father's Love

Red Tailed Hawk-3-C-JES-Print

These paintings are for the David Hueper family and for all veterans near and far, to give thanks to each veteran for their service to our God and to our Nation here in the United States Of America.

In Isaiah Chapter 42, verse 3-4 goes like this,V-3,” He will not break the bruised reed, nor quench the dimly burning flame. He will encourage the fainthearted, those tempted to despair. He will see full justice given to all who have been wronged.” V-4,” He won’t be satisfied until truth and righteousness prevail throughout the earth, nor until even distant lands beyond the seas have put their trust in him.”

May all our men and women know that they are loved and righteous too, just as the Lord Is Loved and Righteous. May your days be filled with love and honor in all you do. Amen!

Jimmy Springett-wildlife painter

 

What Would You Do Without God?

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Trumpeter swan Crex-7

Swans are a very elegant bird and on this occasion I was enjoying this pair that had recently returned from their spring migration, coming back to Crex Meadows in Grantsburg, WI ready to start a new family. Now, these birds are gathering in larger group with their cygnets flying and preparing, and when the first very cold weather comes freezing all the water then the trumpeter swans like many of the sandhill cranes will start their migration. It is interesting that the birds wait for that moment to leave.

Last night moving the clock back signifies, like the cold weather for the birds, that winter is here and we are in for a very long time of snow and cold before spring returns with her warmer weather. Painting during the winter months is very good keeping me very busy and I so enjoy painting. The art business has been an interesting experience for the past 6 years, not unlike any other work, requires a lot of efforts and constant care and living in a very small community where we have abundant wildlife helps me to study the animals and practice painting. As a painter the developing and growing continues so there is not ever a time when the work stops.

This year has been more a year of what I call “free will commissions,” these are special paintings that I have painted for others without them knowing, and later sharing this work as a gift with them and no exchange of money. The art has been bought and paid for a long time ago and so they do not owe me a thing. What I have learned about people when I do this is they are not sure what to do, the world has taught them so well that is not how things work, really, from who’s book did that come from? Not my favorite book the Bible. Hmmm, seems like they have new things, or should I say old things to relearn and they have a very long way to go, but it is a start and I am grateful to paint for others with no strings attached. What some folks have done is make some donations to me and that is nice and I will use to help with material costs. I paint wildlife life and love painting to praise God for all his blessings and all his creations big and small and everything in-between. It is a way that I can stay very close to God and honor him in all I do with my work as a painter. My wish is that what ever work you do, that you always honor God, do the best you can, and pray for all our children and their future that might be brighter than our past, and that there will be peace on earth and good will toward man, woman and child, and the animals too.

Jimmy Springett-wildlife painter

The righteous will be rewarded

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In Proverbs 29, verses. Goes something like this:

” A just king gives stability to his nation, but one who demands bribes destroys it.

Flattery is a trap;evil men are caught in it, but good men stay away and sing for joy.

The good man knows the poor man’s rights; the godless don’t care.

Fools start fights everywhere while wise men try to keep peace.

There’s no sense in arguing with a fool.He only rages and scoffs, and tempers flare.

The godly pray for those who want to kill them.

A rebel shouts in anger; a wise man holds his temper in and cools it.

And that is wisdom from the Kingdom Of God, may Jesus continue to bless our people in all we do and say and protect all the children near and far. In your holy name Jesus.

To Kerry in her wonderful care here is her painting called holy, holy, holy and is her two dogs Izzy and Shorty beautiful animals that love her and her family dearly. w peace and love.

Jimmy Springett-wildlife painter

Shorty&Izzy-2013(Kerry)

Salvation Comes From God

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Psalm 2, verses 7-12

” His chosen one replies,” I will reveal the everlasting purposes of God, for the Lord has said to me,” You are my Son. This is your Coronation Day. Today I am giving you, your glory.” ” Only ask, and I will give you all the nations of the world. Rule them with an iron rod; smash them like clay pots!” V-12 Fall down before his Son and kiss his feet before his anger is roused and you perish. I am warning you—his wrath will soon begin. But oh, the joys of those who put their trust in him!” ” Amen and Amen!”

Jimmy Springett-wildlife painter

Tis Thee I See-JS

How Lovely Is Your Temple

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Psalms 85 Verse 8-13

I’d rather be in heaven but not why heaven right here on earth, make the best and love our God all the days he blesses my life. I have a lot of friends who love the LORD too and celebrate everyday, and the families of the David Hueper family are awesome people, from all American families no different from others, are God’s chosen people here in America and love God with all their heart and soul, no questions asked. Recent sadness, their father David’s recent passing on October 9, 2013 is in all our hearts AND SOULS, the children, their love is so deep, and Ann, David’s wife of a long time, what can I say the most devoted wife a man can be blessed with and she never asks for anything nor complains, none of them do and they have a love that is so deep. I am so grateful that I can be their friend in a land that is struggling and has very great needs. We thank you Jesus for the care and the love in the hearts of all Americans everywhere and we know you paid for our Freedoms and continue to bless our land, thank you Jesus.

Here is the scripture from the ” Living Bible ” Verses 8-13, goes something like this:

” I am listening carefully to all the Lord is saying—for he speaks peace to his people, his saints, if they will only stop their sinning. Surely his salvation is near to those who reverence him; our land will be filled with his glory. Mercy and truth have met together. Grim justice and peace have kissed! Truth rises from the earth and righteousness smiles down from heaven. Yes, the Lord pours down his blessings on the land and it yields its bountiful crops. Justice goes before him to make a pathway for his steps.”

WE pray this for our people in your Holy Name Jesus, Jesus, Jesus!!! We love you, sir, yes sir!!!

Jimmy Springett-wildlife painter

Buffalo Family-TRNP-3

 

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An All American Town, Graceville,MN USA

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To honor Becky and Grant Hueper, an original oil painting of Graceville, Mn, called ” a wing and a prayer ” for their father David who recently passed over on October 9, 2013 at the Minneapolis VA Hospital.

With love.

Jimmy Springett-wildlife painter

Becky and Grant 2013

Graceville, Minnesota

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Graceville, Minnesota
City

Location of Graceville, Minnesota
Coordinates: 45°34′10″N 96°26′16″W
Country United States
State Minnesota
County Big Stone
Area[1]
 • Total 0.58 sq mi (1.50 km2)
 • Land 0.58 sq mi (1.50 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation 1,112 ft (339 m)
Population (2010)[2]
 • Total 577
 • Estimate (2012[3]) 568
 • Density 994.8/sq mi (384.1/km2)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
 • Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code 56240
Area code(s) 320
FIPS code 27-24758[4]
GNIS feature ID 0644309[5]
Graceville is a city in Big Stone County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 577 at the2010 census.[6]

Geography[edit]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.58 square miles (1.50 km2), all of it land.[1]
U.S. Route 75 and Minnesota State Highway 28 are the two major highways that run through the community. The town’s main street is named Studdart Avenue. The town is located on the northeast corner of Toqua Lake, a recreational lake surrounded by two campgrounds, a golf course and a shooting club.
Graceville is in a natural area called a wet prairie, which is a mix of prairie land, swamp and numerous small lakes and ponds. In 2011 the Wheaton-Dumont Co-op Elevator began construction on a grain elevator facility east of town. The elevator recently completed construction in time for 2013 harvest (primarily corn, wheat and soybeans).

Toquatennial Days[edit]

In an effort to promote tourism, the Graceville City Council began Toquatennial Days on the first weekend of July in 1988, the 110th Anniversary of the town’s founding. Events included the crowning of “Miss Toquatennial” (entants limited to women who would be seniors at the high school), a “Medallion Hunt”, softball tournament, a Sunday evening ice cream social and drag competition (an apparent parade of past Miss Toquatennials), two street dances (a free “kiddie” dance on Friday night, and the Graceville Volunteer Fire Department Fundraiser dance on Saturday night), and the Saturday morning “Graceville Gallop”, a six kilometer walk/run event that circles Toqua Lake. The events culminated with a fireworks display at dusk on the Sunday evening over Toqua Lake. Events continued to be held annually on the first weekend of July or last weekend of June until the City Council was disbanded in 1998, but several local businesses and the Volunteer Fire Department have independently kept many of the events going every year, including the addition of a 3-on-3 basketball tournament and fire department “water fights”.

Demographics[edit]

Historical populations
Census Pop. %±
1880 40 —
1890 508 1,170.0%
1900 856 68.5%
1910 987 15.3%
1920 1,022 3.5%
1930 969 −5.2%
1940 1,020 5.3%
1950 962 −5.7%
1960 823 −14.4%
1970 735 −10.7%
1980 780 6.1%
1990 671 −14.0%
2000 605 −9.8%
2010 577 −4.6%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census[edit]

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 577 people, 263 households, and 135 families residing in the city. Thepopulation density was 994.8 inhabitants per square mile (384.1 /km2). There were 305 housing units at an average density of 525.9 per square mile (203.1 /km2). The racial makeup of the city was 99.8% White and 0.2% Asian.Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.
There were 263 households of which 19.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.8% were married couples living together, 1.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 48.7% were non-families. 44.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 25.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.01 and the average family size was 2.80.
The median age in the city was 52.2 years. 17% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 15.8% were from 25 to 44; 26.6% were from 45 to 64; and 35% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.9% male and 54.1% female.

2000 census[edit]

At the 2000 census,[4] there were 605 people, 257 households and 149 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,007.7 per square mile (389.3/km²). There were 283 housing units at an average density of 471.4 per square mile (182.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 99.50% White, 0.17% Native American, 0.17% Asian, and 0.17% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.17% of the population.
There were 257 households, of which 26.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.4% were married couples living together, 5.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.0% were non-families. 39.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 22.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.15 and the average family size was 2.92.
Age distribution was 22.3% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 21.8% from 25 to 44, 18.2% from 45 to 64, and 32.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females there were 80.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 74.7 males.
The median household income was $27,143, and the median family income was $35,385. Males had a median income of $27,031 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,451. About 3.9% of families and 8.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.7% of those under age 18 and 12.1% of those age 65 or over.

Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley High School[edit]

Graceville is part of the Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley School District (Independent School District 2888). It is an elementary and high school conglomerate consisting of rural schools in Big Stone County, which united in 1994. The school mascot is the Wolverine and the school newspaper is the “Paw Press.” The high school is located in Graceville and the elementary school is located in nearby Clinton, MN.
Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley High School earned the Minnesota State High School League Championship in 9-man football, played at the H.H.H.Metrodome on November 13, 2012.[7] In 2009, C-G-B High School competed in the semi-final tournament against Stephen-Argyle School District, losing 18-21.[8] C-G-B sports compete in the Pheasant Conference of the Minnesota State High School League.

Notable residents[edit]

  • Congresswoman Madeleine Bordallo
  • Birthplace of former Minnesota Twins Manager Tom Kelly in 1950.
  • Irish language storyteller Éamon a Búrc (1866–1942) was a resident in the early years of settlement.
  • Birthplace of Bridget Connelly, author of Forgetting Ireland: Uncovering a Family’s Hidden History (Borealis Books, Minnesota Historical Society, 2003). Connelly was a scholar of folklore and comparative literature and Emeritus Professor of Rhetoric at the University of California-Berkeley. Her previous book, “Arab Folk Epic and Identity,” was awarded the Chicago Folklore Prize and the Arberry Prize in Arabic Literature. She has received numerous awards for her work, including two Fulbright Fellowships and a Mellon grant.
  • Birthplace of Charles “Charlie” Ryan (December 19, 1915, Graceville, Minnesota – February 16, 2008, Spokane, Washington), who was an American singer and songwriter, best known for co-writing and first recording the rockabilly hit single “Hot Rod Lincoln”.
  • Birthplace of Jack Conway (17 July 1887; Graceville, Minnesota – 11 October 1952; Pacific Palisades, California), who was a film director and film producer, as well as an actor of many films in the first half of the 20th century. His full name was Hugh Ryan Conway.
  • Arthur Willard Davis (born June 6, 1942 in Graceville, Minnesota) is a former Major League Baseball first baseman who played for three seasons. He played for the Cleveland Indians from 1965 to 1966 and the San Diego Padres in 1969.

References[edit]

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Municipalities and communities of Big Stone County, Minnesota, United States
Cities
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‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties

For Each Of You, Our Veterans-God’s Soldiers,The Faithful

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The good news is upon all of us, regardless of today’s press, I know that God is on our side, Amen!!! The 3 exclamation marks mean The Father, Son and Holy Ghost, now once you see that I do not have to write it out each time, Amen !!! see how easy that is.

You probably think what is Jimmy doing with these 3 images today, 2 Black Eye Susan, cut mums in a vase and a young foal just starting life, what do they all have in common, is there a common denominator in all this? And how do Veterans fit into this type of story, why does Jimmy keep blessing the veterans, why o why? Isn’t it better to bring things to light while there is time, and if you recall what happened to Humpty Dumpty.

I have many, many friends near and far and this is possibly the beginning of one of my most important stories in a month. Abiding in God’s love and go where he calls seems easy enough, but how many of you listen and go do as the soft voice of the Lord ask of you? I guarantee will change your life for the better, trust your inner voice and the first impression is the correct one, don’t let that SOB of a negative critic jump in there, shut’em down right on the spot, and go do your first order that came to you, you’ll start to know that God is in charge once you do.

Getting back to the story at hand, you say Jimmy I do not have all day to read this long winded blog, ok take your time and spend 1 minute today and 1 minute tomorrow, however long, where are you going to be in such a hurry, but in no time you will learn and get the message, no need to rush we have all eternity, Jesus is in control of time now and for ever more and I thank God for his eternal message and while Heaven is awesome, he has asked me to come to earth to abide in love and kindness, no matter how the wind blows, and like our fellow veterans, having spent 6 years in the Army, every Veteran knows how the winds blow while serving, whew and how the wind continues to blow for our veterans. The Lord as our Commander in Chief has already paid our ransom in red blood, on the cross, so I thank you Jesus for this love to save me and all people everywhere regardless of their accepting Jesus, Jesus is still Lord over all, no exceptions, not even one.

Two Scriptures today, 1. Colossians Chapter 1, verse 12 and Jeremiah Chapter 17, verse 7.

This is easy to remember: What the Word FORGET really means”

F-faithful

O-omnipotent Father

R-Royal

G-gratitude

E-everlasting love

T-thanks Be

Now back to the 3 paintings, the Black Eye Susan, mums, and young foal. Any guesses, probably a few?

Like the human race we are sort of in the fall or autumn of and moving toward winter. The Black Eye Susan common wildflower gracing our fields in late summer has the very deep purples and yellow, there are 2 of them. In the mums there are 3 white blossoms in a green vase and the young foal having been just born in the spring in May reminds me that new life continues to come faithfully not listen to the critic, who would try to convince there is no reason, since everything eventually dies, but remember this is the Lord’s Earth, that he created and everything in the air, water and earth and we are to celebrate his gift of life, to live abundantly and when things get tough, I defer immediately to Jesus and in his name all is possible.

The first painting 2 flowers the second painting 3 flowers so that is 23, and Psalm 23 comes to mind, and the foal with 4 legs reminds me of all living things are possible because of, 3 in 1-!!! and every living thing is connected to !!! making 4 in 1, hence the 4 legs that hold the grown horse to the earth are possible because of God.

May everyone have peace and love, and If I can paint for you speak up, I love to work.

Jimmy Springett-wildlife painter