Yes another devotional, followed by my regular entry below.    Captain Thunderbolt READ: 2 Corinthians 11:3-4,12-15 Satan himself transforms himself into an angel of light. —2 Corinthians 11:14 When an English robber called Captain Thunderbolt escaped the law and moved to the eastern US in 1818, he began practicing medicine. He took on the name Dr. John Wilson. Often he wore three suits of clothes to escape recognition by making himself look larger and covering up a deformed leg.Just before the man died, he asked his friends to bury him without removing his clothes. But to prepare his body for proper burial, that request could not be honored. The mortician was surprised to find scars from wounds and a withered leg. A search of “Dr. Wilson’s” house revealed a stash of watches, jewelry, and diamonds. The sheriff learned that the doctor was in fact Thunderbolt, a thief in disguise. They had been fooled!Satan and his followers have disguises too. It says in 2 Corinthians 11:15, “[Satan’s] ministers also transform themselves into ministers of righteousness.” But how? One way is through false doctrine. Ever since Paul’s day, false teachers have taught that good deeds can earn salvation.Paul warned us not to be deceived by the devil’s craftiness (v.3). The truth is: “By grace you have been saved through faith . . . ; it is the gift of God, not of works” (Eph. 2:8-9). Don’t be fooled.  — Anne Cetas The powers of darkness have blinded the race,Closing our eyes to the glories of grace;But faith in the Savior brings healing and sight—He floods our soul with His truth and His light. —DJD Satan has many tools, but deception is the handle that fits them all. ~~~ "The truth is: "By grace you have been saved through faith...; it is the gift of God, not of works" (Eph. 2:8-9)" I think that is very important for us to remember not just in our own lives, but when we go out and tell others about God.  It's not enough to just be a good person, you need to have faith, believe the God sent His only son Jesus, to die on the cross and save us from our sins.  He was the ultimate blood sacrifice.  And for that I am so thankful.  I can't imagine a parent ever giving up their child in such a way that God did.  Can you imagine how hard that would be to not only give them up that way, but to also watch them go through such awful tortue and punishment.  Gosh, it would be unbearable I would think.  Anyhow, that's my thoughts on todays devotional.  I have an appointment in about 3 hours, give or take a bit.  Although oddly enough so far today I'm feeling fine.  Go figure.  Once I get up and walk around though it'll probably act up again although I've got lots of people praying for me so it's possible that God has taken it away.  Which would be awesome.   I heard from the housing co-op today...though it was just a message on my voicemail.  I called them back and left a message so I guess we're now playing phone.  Oh goody.  There is going to be an opening just outside the city come August 1.  It will be a bit harder transportation wise...2 buses....but it's doable.  As long as I pay attention to bus schedules and plan enough time to get places.  Will probably take approximately an hour to get anywhere...or maybe an hour and a half.  Where I am now I'm walking distance to most appointments and on so many bus routes I very rarely have to plan when I'm going to leave..just walk to the bus stop and wait a few minutes and there's a bus.  So anyway, when I hear back I will find out the exact area and details.  Also will find out how to apply for a subsidy because that's the only way I can afford it....but it would be my space.  I wouldn't have to share it.  I wouldn't feel like I'm invading someone elses territory.  Anyhow, as I find out more details I will be better able to way out the pros and cons. I'll try to write more after my appointment later.  Take care.  ***HUGS***