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Sunday greetings, everyone - and Happy Fathers Day for those of you celebrating that today.

Thank you so much for your kind words and prayers for Susan and I. We are recovering nicely. Today we went for a very nice walk and upon returning Susan cut the grass and I had a nice nap. So things are returning to normal, lol. Actually after my nap enjoyed a couple of hours, reclined in the back yard picking weeds out of grass.

Our youngest grandson's 1st birthday party is today. However, even though our quarantine period has just ended, out of precaution and sensitivity to others invited, Grandma Cybersalt and I are skipping. We are going to be joined by our son who is also skipping due to his ongoing recovery from a big dental surgery. It will be nice to spend some relaxed "down" time with him.

Today's video share is of a cool new way to ride on water! I have mixed feelings about this because it looks like lots of fun, but also a lot of work. Not shown in this video is how hard it is to get going on the Hydrofoiler XE-1.

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~ Pastor Tim

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Fatherly Chat

A young woman brings home her fiancé to meet her parents. After dinner, her mother tells her father to find out about the young man.

The father invites the fiancé to his study for a chat. "So what are your plans?" the father asks the young man.

"I am a Bible college student." he replies.

"A Bible college student. Hmmm," the father says, "admirable, but what will you do to provide a nice house for my daughter to live in, as she's accustomed to?"

"I will study," the young man replies, "and God will provide for us."

"And how will you buy her a beautiful engagement ring, such as she deserves?" asks the father.

"I will concentrate on my studies," the young man replies, "God will provide for us."

"And children?" asks the father. "How will you support children?"

"Don't worry, sir, God will provide," replies the fiancé. The conversation proceeds like this, and each time the father questions, the young idealist insists that God will provide.

Later, the mother asks, "How did it go, Honey?"

The father answers, "He has no job and no plans, but the good news is he thinks I'm God."

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One-Liner #1659

"You can tell what was the best year of your father's life because they seem to freeze that clothing style and ride it out."

- Jerry Seinfeld

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Father's Occupation

"What's your father's occupation?" asked the school secretary on the first day of the new academic year.

"He's a magician, Ma'am" said Little Johnny.

"How interesting. What's his favorite trick?"

"He saws people in half."

"Wow! Now, next question. Any brothers or sisters?"

"One half brother and two half sisters."

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Quote #2096

"A father carries pictures where his money used to be."

- Steve Martin

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Dad's on Computers

A guy was typing away at his home computer, when his six- year-old daughter sneaked up behind him.

Suddenly, she turned and ran into the kitchen, squealing to the rest of the family, "I know Daddy's password! I know Daddy's password!"

"What is it?" her sisters asked eagerly.

Proudly she replied, "Dot, dot, dot, dot, dot, dot!"

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Rev. James Snyder, God's Penman, writes . . . . 

What the World Needs Today Are Fathers

There is much talk today about what’s wrong with our society. That list is pretty long, but the most important cause of problems in our culture today is the lack of fathers. So many children grow up without a father in the home. How tragic.

I was fortunate enough to know my father. My father passed away a little over 12 years ago. I remember many things he taught me or at least tried to teach me. One of the most significant things was when I became a teenager he said, “Son, just because you get a girl pregnant doesn’t mean you’re a father.”

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Cybersalt News

Oh look, Chicken Thursday! 

Well, things have been quite discombobulated at Cybersalt the past 3 weeks. I know you know that Grandma Cybersalt and I were travelling for two weeks, and the trip was a huge blessing that I would like to share more about.

However, a few days after returning last week we both came down with COVID. We were sick as dogs for a few days but are both over the worst of it now. We're pretty tired and I've got a little bit of brain fog and right now food doesn't have very much flavor (which would would have been more appreciated when I was 12 and we had fish sticks every Thursday night!) 

Were are both grateful to be getting better and we're working on combobulating everything back to where it should be.

Enjoy the rest of today's mailing!

~ Pastor Tim

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Actual Hiker Comments

These are actual comments left last year on Forest Service registration sheets and comment cards by backpackers completing wilderness camping trips:

"A small deer came into my camp and stole my bag of pickles. Is there a way I can get reimbursed? Please call."

"Escalators would help on steep uphill sections."

"Instead of a permit system or regulations, the Forest Service needs to reduce worldwide population growth to limit the number of visitors to wilderness."

"Trails need to be wider so people can walk while holding hands."

"Ban walking sticks in wilderness. Hikers that use walking sticks are more likely to chase animals."

"All the mile markers are missing this year."

"Found a smoldering cigarette left by a horse."

"Trails need to be reconstructed. Please avoid building trails that go uphill."

"Too many bugs and leeches and spiders and spider webs. Please spray the wilderness to rid the area of these pests."

"Please pave the trails so they can be plowed of snow in the winter."

"Chair lifts need to be in some places so that we can get to wonderful views without having to hike to them."

"The coyotes made too much noise last night and kept me awake.
Please eradicate these annoying animals."

"Reflectors need to be placed on trees every 50 feet so people can hike at night with flashlights."

"Need more signs to keep area pristine."

"A McDonald's would be nice at the trail head."

"The places where trails do not exist are not well marked."

"Too many rocks in the mountains."

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One-Liner #1658

If you can't think of a word, say, "I forgot the English word for it;" that way people will think you're bilingual instead of an idiot.

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Centsless Labor

The union workers at the Federal Mint went on strike today.

They are demanding to make less money!

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Quote# 2095

"If you feel pain, you're alive. If you feel other people's pain, you're a human being."

- Leo Tolstoy

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Father's Letter

My Child,

You may not know me, but I know everything about you - Psalm 139:1

I know when you sit down and when you rise up - Psalm 139:2

I am familiar with all your ways - Psalm 139:3

Even the very hairs on your head are numbered - Matthew 10:29-31

For you were made in my image - Genesis 1:27

In me you live and move and have your being - Acts 17:28

For you are my offspring - Acts 17:28

I knew you even before you were conceived - Jeremiah 1:4-5

I chose you when I planned creation - Ephesians 1:11-12

You were not a mistake, for all your days are written in my book – Psalm 139:15-16

I determined the exact time of your birth and where you would live – Acts 17:26

You are fearfully and wonderfully made - Psalm 139:14

I knit you together in your mother's womb - Psalm 139:13

And brought you forth on the day you were born - Psalm 71:6

I have been misrepresented by those who don't know me - John 8:41-44

I am not distant and angry, but am the complete expression of love - 1 John 4:16

And it is my desire to lavish my love on you - 1 John 3:1

Simply because you are my child and I am your father - 1 John 3:1

I offer you more than your earthly father ever could - Matthew 7:11

For I am the perfect father - Matthew 5:48

Every good gift that you receive comes from my hand - James 1:17

For I am your provider and I meet all your needs - Matthew 6:31-33

My plan for your future has always been filled with hope - Jeremiah 29:11

Because I love you with an everlasting love - Jeremiah 31:3

My thoughts toward you are countless as the sand on the seashore – Psalm 139:17-18

And I rejoice over you with singing - Zephaniah 3:17

I will never stop doing good to you - Jeremiah 32:40

For you are my treasured possession - Exodus 19:5

I desire to establish you with all my heart and all my soul – Jeremiah 32:41

And I want to show you great and marvelous things - Jeremiah 33:3

If you seek me with all your heart, you will find me - Deuteronomy 4:29

Delight in me and I will give you the desires of your heart - Psalm 37:4

For it is I who gave you those desires - Philippians 2:13

I am able to do more for you than you could possibly imagine – Ephesians 3:20

For I am your greatest encourager - 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17

I am also the Father who comforts you in all your troubles - 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

When you are brokenhearted, I am close to you - Psalm 34:18

As a shepherd carries a lamb, I have carried you close to my heart – Isaiah 40:11

One day I will wipe away every tear from your eyes - Revelation 21:3-4

And I'll take away all the pain you have suffered on this earth - Revelation 21:3-4

I am your Father, and I love you even as I love my son, Jesus - John 17:23

For in Jesus, my love for you is revealed - John 17:26

He is the exact representation of my being - Hebrews 1:3

He came to demonstrate that I am for you, not against you - Romans 8:31

And to tell you that I am not counting your sins - 2 Corinthians 5:18-19

Jesus died so that you and I could be reconciled - 2 Corinthians 5:18-19

His death was the ultimate expression of my love for you…1 John 4:10

I gave up everything I loved that I might gain your love…Romans 8:31-32

If you receive the gift of my son Jesus, you receive me…1 John 2:23

And nothing will ever separate you from my love again…Romans 8:38-39

Come home and I'll throw the biggest party heaven has ever seen…Luke 15:7

I have always been Father, and will always be Father…Ephesians 3:14-15

My question is…Will you be my child?…John 1:12-13

I am waiting for you…Luke 15:11-32

Love, Your Dad, Almighty God

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Cybersalt News

Sunday greetings, everyone.

Today is another abbreviated mailing while we are travelling. Grandma Cybersalt has come down with a bug and slept most of the day yesterday. Please pray she will get better quickly so she can enjoy the rest of our journey.

In other news, I am wondering if any of you would be interested in doing some grammatical polishing on some devotionals a pastor friend of mine is going to write for the Cybersalt site. He is in Pakistan and speaks Urdu as his first language. While his English is better than my Urdu, he does need help from someone to polish what he has written without changing the meaning and intent. If you are interested in helping with this, please let me know - tim@cybersalt.com

~ Pastor Tim

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Think of a Number

Think of a number.

Multiply it by 3.

Now add 5.

Take away the number you first thought of.

Now add 7.

Subtract 2.

Add back the number you first thought of.

Now, close your eyes.

Dark, isn't it?

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Oh look, Chicken Thursday! 

Grandma Cybersalt and I are halfway through our 2 week trip. I am sneaking a bit of time on the computer before bed to send out an abbreviated mailing!

~ Pastor Tim

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Great Truths About Life

*Great Truths About Life that Children Have Learned*

1) No matter how hard you try, you can't baptize cats.

2) When your Mom is mad at your dad, don't let her brush your hair.

3) Never ask your 3-year-old brother to hold a tomato.

4) You can't trust dogs to watch your food.

5) Reading what people write on desks can teach you a lot.

6) Don't sneeze when someone is cutting your hair.

7) Puppies still have bad breath even after eating a tic tac.

8) Never hold a dust-buster and a cat at the same time.

9) School lunches stick to the wall.

10) You can't hide a piece of broccoli in a glass of milk.

11) Don't wear polka-dot underwear under white shorts. No matter how cute the underwear is.

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