Sunday, April 17, 2011  Palm Sunday Read Matthew 26:27-34 Peter said to him in reply, "Though all may have their faith in you shaken, mine will never be."  Jesus said to him, "Amen, I say to you, this very night before the cock crows, you will deny me three times." Lord Jesus, give us a strong and loyal faith.  Like Peter, we are capable of abandoning you and your way.  May we come to understand that it is your Spirit that empowers us to welcome you into our lives and to become instruments of your peace 04/16/2011

Saturday, April 16, 2011 Read John 11:45-56 "What are we going to do? This man is performing many signs. Jesus, take my hand, and lead me today. Open my eyes to the miracles you are working around me, and free me to rejoice at them Charles Gardner, Realtor/Investor ZIP Realty-Serving Humble, Kingwood, and Atascocita, TX 04/16/2011

Friday, April 15, 2011 Read John 8:51-59 "Are you greater than our father Abraham, who died?  Or the prophets, who died?  Who do you make yourself out to be?" Risen and loving Lord, our finite minds and confused hearts are baffled by the mystery of death.  Its finality seems overwhelming.  Give us the faith to believe your words-words like we shall never taste death if we believe in you -- and keep them in our hearts. Charles Gardner, Realtor/Investor ZIP Realty -Serving Humble, Kingwood and Atascocita, TX 04/15/2011

Thursday, April 14, 2011 Read John 8:31-42 Jesus said to those Jews who believed in him, "If you remain in my word, you will truly be my disciples and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." Lord Jesus, may we remain in you and stay close to your words.  We hunger for truth and freedom; we long for meaning and commitment.  Open our minds and hearts to your vision and make us true disciples. Charles Gardner, Realtor/Investor ZIP Realty -Serving Humble, Kingwood and Atascocita, TX 04/13/2011

Tuesday, April 12, 2011 Read John 8: 1-11 Then Jesus straightened up and said to her, "Women, where are they?  Has no one condemned you?"  She replied, "No one, sir."  Then Jesus said, "Neither do I condemn you.  Go and from now on do not sin any more. Lord may we learn never to accuse; may we learn never to condemn.  Give us hearts of mercy and love. Charles Gardner, Realtor/Investor Region Realty-Greater Houston Homes-Humble, TX 04/11/2011

Monday, April 11, 2011 Read Daniel 13:1-9, 5-17. 19-30, 33-62 She looked up to heaven, for she trusted in the Lord wholeheartedly. You alone, Lord, are pure and righteous.  Be vigilant, in my defense, in my cause, my God and my Lord.  Defend me because you are just. Charles Gardner, Realtor/Investor Region Realty-Greater Houston Homes-Humble, TX 04/10/2011

Sunday, April 10, 2011 Read Romans 8:8-11 Brothers and sisters: Those who are in the flesh cannot please God.  But you are not in the flesh, on the contrary, you are in thespirit, if only the Spirit of God dwells in you. Jesus, I long to live by the power of your Spirit.  Call me forth to life and empower me to say yes to you. Charles Gardner, Realtor/Investor Region Realty-Greater Houston Homes-Humble, TX 04/10/2011

  8514 Hunters Village Dr. Beautiful Home on Golf Course Lot with Beautiful Pool and Spa 5 Bedrooms  -  3.5 Bathrooms  -  Large Gameroom  - Master and One Other Bedroom Down  New on the market - 8514 Hunter's Village Dr. - Humble ISD - Listed at $237,000 Handscraped wood flooring in den, dining and master bedroom. Slate flooring in kitchen, breakfast and master bath. Humble Independent School District Shows like a model home!   This one probably won't be on the market for long!  Call today for a private tour.   View Larger Map 04/09/2011

Saturday, April 9, 2011 Read John 7:40-53 So the guards went to the chief priests and Pharisees, who asked them, "Why di you not bring him?"  The guards answered, "Never before has anyone spoken like this man." Crucified Lord, help us to understand the meaning of your sacrifice.  Open our ears to the message of your Father's love and mercy revealed in your crucifixion.  Send your Spirit into our hearts that we may participate more fully in your paschal mystery. Charles Gardner, Realtor/Investor Region Realty-Greater Houston Homes-Humble, TX 04/08/2011

Friday, April 8, 2011 Read Wisdom 2:1, 12-22 The wicked said among themselves, thinking not aright:  "Let us beset the just one, because he is obnoxious to us; he sets himself against our doings, reproaches us for transgressions of the law and charges us with violations of our training; he professes to have knowledge of God and styles himself a child of the Lord...merely to see him is a hardship for us. Jesus, teach us to see you with new eyes! Charles Gardner, Realtor/Investor Region Realty-Greater Houston Homes-Humble, TX 04/07/2011

Thursday, April 7, 2011 Read Ezekiel 47:1-9, 12 When Jesus saw him [the sick man] lying there and knew that he had been ill for a long time, he said to him, "Do you want to be well?" Lord Jesus, you came to heal and restore us to health.  Through the gift of your Holy Spirit we can live full and productive lives, and even when ill, we can discern and do your will.  We do want to be well and we praise you for the gift of health. Charles Gardner, Realtor/Investor Region Realty-Greater Houston Homes-Humble, TX 04/06/2011

Wednesday, April 6, 2011 Read John 4:43-54 The father realized that just t that time Jesus had said to him, "Your son will live," and he and his whole household came to believe. Lord Jesus, give us the gift of faith.  In our illness and struggles, we need your healing power.  May our personal faith enrich the lives of others; may their faith in you help us to be better disciples.  Come, Lord Jesus, come. Charles Gardner, Realtor/Investor Region Realty-Greater Houston Homes-Humble, TX 04/05/2011

Bird Dog Ratio's and Today's MarketThere is a great deal of interest in becoming a bird dog and with good reason; six-figure income, zero start-up costs and extremely low risk make it a win-win for everyone involved. Unfortunately, a few less than scrupulous real estate guru's have been promoting a bird dog type program that is long on promises and short on results. Now, we adhere to that old rule about "not saying nothing if you don't have anything good to say" so our lips are mum on the offending party. However, in an effort to educate our readers, it is important to understand one ratio that will help prevent people from falling victim to promises that sound too good to be true. Pay to PlayOne of the newer twists to the bird dog field is the idea that you can pay to play with big inv... 04/02/2011

Friday, April 1, 2011 Read Mark 12:28-34 One of the scribes came to Jesus and asked him, "Which is the first of all commandments?" ...And no one dared to ask him any more questions. God of love and mercy, we know your commandments and your call that we share your affection and forgiveness with others.  To do this we need the gift of your Holy Spirit; to do this, we need the presence of Jesus in our hearts.  Grant us these graces, this day we pray. Charles Gardner, Realtor/Investor Region Realty-Greater Houston Homes-Humble, TX 03/31/2011

Thursday, March 31, 2011 Read Jeremiah 7:23-28 This is what I commanded my people: Listen to my voice; then I will be your God and you shall by my people. Lord Jesus, you know the thoughts of our heart and the affections of our minds.  You understand our human plight and the forces that divide and separate us.  Come once again and heal us of all violence and vengeance.  Fill us with your peace. Charles Gardner, Realtor/Investor Region Realty-Greater Houston Homes-Humble, TX 03/30/2011

Gold and Glory for God At the 2009 Kansas high school state track championship, an unusual thing happened. The team that won the girls 3,200-meter relay was disqualified. But what happened next was even more unusual. The team that was awarded the state championship by default turned right around and gave their medals to the team that had been disqualified. The first school, lost first place because judges ruled that a runner had stepped out of her lane as she handed off the baton. That meant the second team, moved up to first. After receiving their medals, the girls from second team saw the downtrodden looks on the faces of the first girls team, so they gave them their individual medals. Why did they do this? As the second school's coach put it: "Our theme for the year was to run not fo... 03/29/2011

Wednesday, March 30, 2011 Read Deuteronomy 4:1, 5-9 However, take care and be earnestly on your guard not to forget the things which your own eyes have seen, nor let them slip from your memory as long as you live... Lord, you are my Rock, the foundation of my life. Charles Gardner, Realtor/Investor Region Realty-Greater Houston Homes-Humble, TX 03/29/2011

Tuesday, March 29, 2011 Read Matthew 18:21-35 Be patient with me, and I will pay you back in full. Father, shower me with your mercy today!  Let me absorb deeply the reality of forgiveness you have given me, and help me to do the same for others. Charles Gardner, Realtor/Investor Region Realty-Greater Houston Homes-Humble, TX 03/28/2011

Monday, March 28, 2011 Read Luke 4:24-30 Jesus said to the people in the synagogue at Nazareth: "Amen, I say to you, no prophet is accepted in his own place". Come Holy Spirit.  Enlighten us to see and hear truth wherever it can be found; in ordinary and extraordinary events, in the quickening of our hearts. Charles Gardner, Realtor/Investor Region Realty-Greater Houston Homes-Humble, TX 03/27/2011

Sunday, March 27, 2011 Read Romans 5:1-2, 5-8 ...and we boast in hope of the glory of God.  And hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out iinto our hearts through the Holy spirit... Lord Jesus, our life giver, your love is inclusive.  Everyone is welcome into your presence. May we be attentive to your voice and experience the love and mercy in your compassion. Charles Gardner, Realtor/Investor Region Realty-Greater Houston Homes-Humble, TX 03/27/2011