FWD: Morning Manna (Apr. 26); BP: Heb. 2:5-18; RBTTY: Lk. 19:1-27; II Sam.23-24

 
Samuel D. High
sdhigh@aristotle.net

 

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-----Original Message-----
From: "Apostle Tom" <pressingon@hotmail.com>
Sent: Wed, 25 Apr 2007 17:35:18 -0500
To: pressingon@hotmail.com
Subject: Morning Manna (Apr. 26); BP: Heb. 2:5-18; RBTTY: Lk. 19:1-27; II Sam.23-24
 
 
April 26 “Our Merciful and Faithful High Priest”  
 
“For verily He took not on Himself the nature of angels, but He took on  
Himself the seed of Abraham. Wherefore, in all things it behooved Him to be  
made like unto His brethren, that He might be a merciful and faithful High  
Priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of  
the people. For in that He, Himself, has suffered, being tempted, He is  
able to succor them that are tempted.”  
Hebrews 2:16-18  
Why should we look to anyone else when He knows our needs and is able?  
Of all the attributes of Christ, none is more precious than the one  
found in today’s Manna—i.e., He is our “merciful and faithful High Priest.”  
This doesn’t diminish the importance or beauty of His being our Savior. .  
.Lord. . .the “Wonderful Counselor. . .the Mighty God. . .the Everlasting  
Father. . .the Prince of Peace” (Is. 9:6). However, when we realize how  
great our Lord’s condescending love and what He endured to redeem us, how  
can we keep from surrendering to Him in all things?  
 
Think of it:  
He could have come to earth anyway He chose; yet, “He took on Himself  
the seed of Abraham.” Simply put, “in ALL THINGS (every way) it behooved  
(Grk. ‘opheilo’—‘to be bound, must needs to, ought, etc.’) Him to became  
just like us.” Thus, He willingly chose to enter into every type situation  
we’ll ever experience so He could understand what it meant to be “tempted  
(Grk. ‘peirazo’—‘to be tested, scrutinized, examined, proved, tried, etc.’)  
in every way we would” (Heb. 4:15).  
 
Thus, when we’ve felt overwhelming pressure and been tempted to cave  
in, so has He. When we’ve felt that forlorn feeling of being forsaken, so  
did He. If fear has ever risen up from the depths of our soul, tempting us  
to despair, He’s “been there, done that.”  
 
Yes, “in all things He was made like unto His brethren.” The reason:  
“That He might be a merciful (Grk. ‘eleeo’—‘compassionate, to show pity on,  
tender kindness, etc.’) and faithful High Priest in the things pertaining to  
God.” Although we all have known pastors or priests who were loving and  
understanding, none of them can compare to Jesus, our Great High Priest. He  
ALWAYS understands what we’re going through and, consequently, “is able to  
succor (Grk. ‘boetheo’—‘to come to the aid of, relieve, help, comfort,  
etc.’) them who are tempted.”  
 
Oh, dear Pilgrim, isn’t it wonderful to know that we have Someone Who  
is our “Mediator” with the Heavenly Father (I Tim.2:5)—that we don’t have to  
go to any other lesser intermediaries for assistance? Doesn’t your heart  
thrill to know that the Lord Jesus Himself is praying for you by name right  
now in the Heavenly Holy of Holies (Heb. 7:24-25)? Aren’t you thankful that  
even now He faithfully proclaims God’s Word and Will to you via His Holy  
Spirit and the Bible? Glory!!  
 
May the Holy Spirit help us today to spend some time in quiet  
reflection and gratitude for Jesus, our “merciful and faithful High Priest.”  
May we also seek opportunities today to tell someone else about Him and  
how He can help them too.  
 
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4/25/2007 FB Market Report

ARKANSAS FARM BUREAU ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER
Daily Arkansas Market Report for 4/25/2007
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Grain & Soybean Date: April 25, 2007

Soybeans

Local Elevators:
(April) EAST AR: 671 to 698
(NC) Summ. 708 to 731
River Elevators
(April) MISS: 687 to 700 ; AR & White 678 to 698
(NC) Summ. 708 to 731
Ark. Processor Bids: (April) 690 to 697 (NC) 728 to 731
Memphis: (April) 708 1/2 to 710 1/2 (NC) 726 1/2 to 732 1/2
Riceland Foods: (April) Stuttgart 697 ; Pendleton 698 ; West Memphis 699
Chicago Futures: May up 11 3/4 at 721 1/2
July up 11 1/2 at 737 3/4
Aug up 11 at 743 3/4
Nov up 11 1/4 at 764 1/2
Nov '08 up 9 1/4 at 799 1/2
Today's Arkansas LDP rate for soybeans is 0¢

Wheat
Cash bid for new crop at Memphis 490 1/2 to 492 1/2;
Bids to farmers at Local Elevators 465-475;
River Elevators 463-481;

Chicago Futures: May up 22 3/4 at 506 1/4
July up 23 at 520 1/2
Sept up 21 1/2 at 527 1/2
July '08 up 14 3/4 at 502
July '09 up 8 at 490
Today's Arkansas LDP rate for wheat is 0¢

Grain Sorghum
Cash bid for new crop at Memphis 574 to 592;
Bids to farmers at
River Elevators 575-639;
Today's Arkansas LDP rate for sorghum is 0¢

Corn
Cash bid for April at Memphis 373 1/4 to 379 1/4;
New crop at Memphis 340 1/4 to 343 1/4;
Bids to farmers at River Elevators 353 to 366

Chicago Futures: May up 10 3/4 at 371 1/4
Sept up 9 1/2 at 378 1/4
Dec up 7 at 379 1/2
Dec '08 up 2 3/4 at 389
Today's Arkansas LDP rate for corn is 0¢

Grain Comment
Soybean prices are experiencing modest gains today. Soybean prices right now are following corn prices which have begun to climb again as between 80% and 90% of the Corn Belt will see rain today or tomorrow. Poor conditions have hindered corn plantings all season. It is looking unlikely that all of the forecast 90 million acres of corn will be planted this year. This means some acres will shift to soybeans. This threat is keeping the pressure on soybean prices at this time. Additional acres added to our already record carryover, would make it difficult for soybeans to keep up with the wheat and corn markets.

July wheat came out of the gate strong today. Prices spiked up to a new contract high of $5.27 around mid-morning before declining slightly and closing at a $5.20. Today's gains came as more funds entered the market and news of hard red wheat crop continues to decline. This looks like a good time to sell wheat if you haven't already, as prices are beginning to show signs of overheating. Wheat prices are likely to experience some correction in the next few days; however, if crop conditions are as bad as some are saying prices have the potential to go higher.

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Cotton & Rice Date: April 25, 2007

Cotton
Spot Price, Grade 41 Staple 34: Memphis up 51 at 4648
Greenwood up 51 at 4648

New York Futures: May up 22 at 4890
July up 51 at 5123
Oct up 33 at 5433
Dec up 35 at 5600
Dec '08 up 20 at 6280
This week's LDP rate for cotton is 9.65 cents.
The estimate for next week is 10.07 cents.

Cotton Comment
December cotton prices saw very light trading today after setting new contract lows yesterday. Cotton prices cannot find any support, prices broke new lows yesterday despite planting progress being down significantly from previous years. Tomorrow's export sales report is expected to be relatively weak. The sentiment of the trade is that even with strong sales it will be difficult to reach current export goals.

Rice
Long Grain Cash Bid for April 900 to 905/cwt
May 900 to 905/cwt

Chicago Futures: May up 4 at 1000
July up 8 at 1035
Sept up 8 at 1070
Nov up 9 at 1102
Today's Arkansas LDP rate for long grain rice is is 0¢ cents
medium grain rice is 0¢ cents

Rice Comment
Rice prices saw very modest gains today. Mill and export demand continue to be very weak. Mill bids are around 50 cents per cwt less than seller's offers, and barge bids are 75 cents per cwt less than seller's offers. Prices around the globe are steady to down right now. Rice prices are likely to continue to trade sideways to down until some new fundamental occur and push the market.
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Cattle & Hogs Date: April 25, 2007

Cattle
As reported by Federal-State Market News, receipts were 1256 head at sales in Conway and Pocahontas.
Compared with last week, feeder steers under 600 lbs. $3 to $5 lower, over 600 lbs. weak to $1 lower.

Steers:
Medium & Large Frame 1 400 to 450 lbs. 120 to 130
500 to 550 lbs. 113 to 123
600 to 650 lbs. 105 to 115
to lbs. to
Medium & Large Frame 2 400 to 450 lbs. 110 to 120

Heifers:
Medium & Large Frame 1 500 to 550 lbs. 102 to 112
Medium & Large Frame 2 400 to 450 lbs. 93 to 103

Slaughter Cows, Boners 46 to 50.5
Light Weight 35 to 38

Bulls, Yield Grade 1 1000 to 2100 lbs. 58 to 64
Midwest Steers were at 94 to - - -
Panhandle Steers were at 94 to - - -
Oklahoma City Feeders Steers 500 to 550 lbs. 128 to 129
550 to 600 lbs. 119.75 to 128.25
Heifers 500 to 550 lbs. 112.5 to 116.5
550 to 600 lbs. 110 to 116.6

Chicago Futures:
Live Cattle: June up 2 at 9332
Aug up 20 at 9180
Feeders: May down 115 at 10797
Aug down 110 at 11100

Hogs
Peoria: were unchanged at 46 to 46.5
Chicago Futures: May up 37 at 7622
June up 70 at 7615

Sheep
St. Paul n/a at - - - to - - -

Livestock Comment
After a strong opening, June live cattle prices fell sharply; however, prices recovered their losses to close the day up slightly. Positive packer margins and strong cash prices have helped to support prices. Live cattle have support between $91 and $92 per cwt.

May hogs closed the day up slightly. Strong exports continue to support prices; however if prices continue to rise they may price themselves out of some markets. Strong cash prices combined with improving packer margins have increased demand for hogs.

The sentiment was steady in all areas. Supplies of all sizes were at least sufficient to handle trade needs. Floor stocks were in a full range. In production areas, live supplies were moderate. Weights were mixed, but mostly desirable.

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Poultry Date: April 25, 2007

Eggs
New York: Ex. Lg. 103-107; Lg. 101-105; Med. 91-95;
Chicago: Ex. Lg. 83-93; Lg. 83-91; Med. 70-78;

Eastern Region Turkeys
Hens: 8-16 lbs. 74-76
Toms: 16-24 lbs. 74-76

Delmarva Broilers
U.S. Grade A
The sentiment was steady in all areas. Supplies of all sizes were at least sufficient to handle trade needs. Floor stocks were in a full range. In production areas, live supplies were moderate. Weights were mixed, but mostly desirable.

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FWD: Morning Manna (Apr. 25); BP: Jn. 21:15-23; RBTTY: Lk. 18:24-43; II Sam. 21-22

 
Samuel D. High
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-----Original Message-----
From: "Apostle Tom" <pressingon@hotmail.com>
Sent: Tue, 24 Apr 2007 19:40:39 -0500
To: pressingon@hotmail.com
Subject: Morning Manna (Apr. 25); BP: Jn. 21:15-23; RBTTY: Lk. 18:24-43; II Sam. 21-22
 
 
April 25 “Still Usable”  
 
“He said unto him the third time, ‘Simon, son of John, do you love Me?’  
Peter was grieved because He said unto him the third time, ‘Do you love Me?’  
And he said unto Him, ‘Lord, You know all things—You know that I love  
you.’ Jesus said unto him, ‘Feed My sheep’.”  
John 21:17  
His all-seeing eyes see our “want to,” not our “won’t dos” or “didn’t  
dos.”  
Have you ever wondered how agonizing it would be to be omniscient?  
Think about it: If you had the ability to know everything about everyone. .  
.what they were thinking... what they were going to do before they did it. .  
.the “hidden desires” of their heart, etc., how would that affect your  
attitude and actions toward them?  
 
Hmm. . .maybe that’s why Martin Luther, in commenting on John 3:16,  
once said “If I were God, I would have already obliterated the world!” Yes,  
it’s good we’re not an omniscient, omnipotent and omnipresent God;  
otherwise, none of us would have any hope!  
 
Today’s Manna is one of the most beautiful in God’s Word. Why is that?  
Because it speaks of our Lord’s “pursuing” love and His willingness to  
“look beyond our faults and see our needs.” Hallelujah!!  
 
We know our Lord didn’t need anyone to tell Him anything about  
anyone—then or now (Jn. 2:24-25). He knows everything about us from the  
time we’re “being knitted in secret in our mother’s womb” (Ps. 139:15-16)  
until our last day here on earth. He knows the number of hairs on our head  
(Mt. 10:30) and the number of tears we’ll shed in a lifetime (Ps. 56:8).  
 
Thus, Jesus’ questions to Simon Peter on the Galilean seashore that  
morning weren’t intended to condemn; instead, they were intended to help  
this guilt-ridden disciple realize that He was both forgiven and still  
usable to Him. Our Lord had already told the brash, braggadocios,  
salt-tongued former sailor that he was going to deny Him before the night  
was through (Lk. 22:31-34). However, He also told him He was praying for  
him and would still use him after he came to his senses.  
 
In reality, Jesus’ charge to “Feed My lambs and sheep” (vv.15-17) are a  
restatement of His words of “Strengthen your brothers” in the upper room  
(Lk. 22:32). No doubt Peter’s guilt had caused him to think he was useless  
to the Master—and maybe that’s why he went back fishing after having seen  
the Risen Lord three different times already (Jn. 20:19-21:1-3). How  
wonderful to know Jesus’ call to us is not cancelled when we sin! Glory!!  
 
Oh, dear Pilgrim, it’s truly by “God’s mercies that we’re not consumed;  
His compassions fail not—they’re new every morning. Great is His  
faithfulness” (Lam. 3:21-23). Therefore, let us give thanks today for our  
Lord’s “Land of New Beginnings” (II Cor. 5:17), knowing that He can still  
use us after we’ve sinned (Jer. 18:1-6) and can use everything in our lives  
for our good and His glory (Joel 2:25-26; Rom. 8:28).  
 
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4/24/2007 FB Market Report

ARKANSAS FARM BUREAU ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER
Daily Arkansas Market Report for 4/24/2007
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Grain & Soybean Date: April 24, 2007

Soybeans

Local Elevators:
(April) EAST AR: 659 to 686
(NC) Summ. 696 to 719
River Elevators
(April) MISS: 675 to 689 ; AR & White 667 to 687
(NC) Summ. 697 to 719
Ark. Processor Bids: (April) 678 to 685 (NC) 716 to 719
Memphis: (April) 696 3/4 to 698 3/4 (NC) 715 1/4 to 721 1/4
Riceland Foods: (April) Stuttgart 685 ; Pendleton 686 ; West Memphis 687
Chicago Futures: May down 11 1/2 at 709 3/4
July down 11 3/4 at 726 1/4
Aug down 12 3/4 at 732 3/4
Nov down 12 1/2 at 753 1/4
Nov '08 down 9 3/4 at 790 1/4
Today's Arkansas LDP rate for soybeans is 0¢

Wheat
Cash bid for new crop at Memphis 467 1/2 to 469 1/2;
Bids to farmers at Local Elevators 442-452;
River Elevators 440-458;

Chicago Futures: May down 10 1/2 at 483 1/2
July down 8 at 497 1/2
Sept down 6 1/2 at 506
July '08 down 7 1/4 at 487 1/4
July '09 down 8 at 482
Today's Arkansas LDP rate for wheat is 0¢

Grain Sorghum
Cash bid for new crop at Memphis 562 to 579;
Bids to farmers at
River Elevators 555-620;
Today's Arkansas LDP rate for sorghum is 0¢

Corn
Cash bid for April at Memphis 362 1/2 to 368 1/2;
New crop at Memphis 330 3/4 to 333 3/4;
Bids to farmers at River Elevators 342 to 355

Chicago Futures: May up 8 1/4 at 360 1/2
Sept up 4 3/4 at 368 3/4
Dec up 4 at 372 1/2
Dec '08 up 2 at 386 1/4
Today's Arkansas LDP rate for corn is 0¢

Grain Comment
November soybean prices continue to decline. Rain in the Midwest is pressuring prices down as traders think some corn acres will actually be planted to soybeans. Adding to the bearish picture for soybeans is the fact that record stocks at the end of the marketing year should be enough to keep U.S. soybean supplies healthy despite the decline in production. The global soybean picture is not much better as global production growth continues to outpace global consumption growth. Strong yields in both the U.S. and South America will be more than enough to supply Asia's growing demand. November soybean prices will likely find some technical support in the coming days, as soybean prices appear to be over sold. Hopefully this will occur soon, as soybean prices are looking like they may close the gap set back in January.

Wheat prices took another hit today. Yesterday's progress report showed wheat quality down only 1 percent from last week to 54% in good or excellent condition. This is surprising given all the damage that has been reported across the country. The report showed 64% of Arkansas's wheat crop in poor or very poor shape. This report caused prices to gap lower, which will put some pressure on prices to keep falling. After flirting with trend line support prices closed just above support levels today.

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Cotton & Rice Date: April 24, 2007

Cotton
Spot Price, Grade 41 Staple 34: Memphis down 79 at 4597
Greenwood down 79 at 4597

New York Futures: May down 42 at 4868
July down 79 at 5072
Oct down 75 at 5400
Dec down 90 at 5565
Dec '08 down 100 at 6260
This week's LDP rate for cotton is 9.65 cents.
The estimate for next week is 9.86 cents.

Cotton Comment
December cotton set new contract lows today. After sharp declines cotton prices were able to recoup some of their losses to close down only 90. Cotton prices came under pressure today as China reported March cotton exports down 48 percent from last year. This is not good for U.S. cotton as it depends on China to buy most of its cotton. Cotton prices have seen little reaction to the production decline forecast in the planting report, as large carryover stocks will offset much of the reduction.

Rice
Long Grain Cash Bid for April 880 to 900/cwt
May 880 to 900/cwt

Chicago Futures: May down 9 1/2 at 996
July down 12 at 1027
Sept down 7 at 1062
Nov down 5 at 1093
Today's Arkansas LDP rate for long grain rice is is 0¢ cents
medium grain rice is 0¢ cents

Rice Comment
Rice prices fell again today. The rally we experienced following the March stock and the planting intentions report just can't sustain its self. Instead bearish news like U.S. mills operating at less than 50 percent capacity and slow U.S. rice exports appear to be dominating the market and pressuring rice prices lower. Prices have been unable to finish the head-and-shoulders it started, which would have added some much needed technical support in the market. Rice prices have support at $10.90.
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Cattle & Hogs Date: April 24, 2007

Cattle
As reported by Federal-State Market News, receipts were 485 head at sales in Marshall.
Compared with last week, feeder steers sold weak to $3 lower.

Steers:
Medium & Large Frame 1 400 to 450 lbs. 125 to 132
500 to 550 lbs. 117 to 124
600 to 650 lbs. 107 to 115
to lbs. to
Medium & Large Frame 2 400 to 450 lbs. 108 to 118

Heifers:
Medium & Large Frame 1 500 to 550 lbs. 103 to 110.50
Medium & Large Frame 2 400 to 450 lbs. 100 to 108

Slaughter Cows, Boners 47.5 to 51
Light Weight 36 to 41

Bulls, Yield Grade 1 1000 to 2100 lbs. 58 to 62.50
Midwest Steers n/a at - - - to - - -
Panhandle Steers n/a at - - - to - - -
Oklahoma City Feeders Steers 500 to 550 lbs. 128 to 129
550 to 600 lbs. 119.75 to 128.25
Heifers 500 to 550 lbs. 105 to 113
550 to 600 lbs. 104 to 109

Chicago Futures:
Live Cattle: June up 15 at 9330
Aug down 2 at 9160
Feeders: May up 15 at 10912
Aug down 37 at 11210

Hogs
Peoria: were unchanged at 46 to 46.5
Chicago Futures: May down 80 at 7585
June down 105 at 7545

Sheep
St. Paul n/a at - - - to - - -

Livestock Comment
June live cattle experienced modest gains. The April contract declined as traders liquidated long positions prior to contract expiration. Midwest cash prices remain strong; however packers continue to buy only what they need as they feel feedlot prices are too strong.

Hog prices fell today. Recent price strength caused some concern that the market was over bought this may be the beginning of a corrective measure; however down side potential is limited. Hog prices have strong support at $75. This combined with the strengthening corn market reduces the downside potential for lean hogs.

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Poultry Date: April 24, 2007

Eggs
New York: Ex. Lg. 100-124; Lg. 98-102; Med. 86-90;
Chicago: Ex. Lg. 85-93; Lg. 83-91; Med. 70-78;

Eastern Region Turkeys
Hens: 8-16 lbs. 74-76
Toms: 16-24 lbs. 74-76

Delmarva Broilers
U.S. Grade A
Trade sentiment was generally steady. Supplies of all sizes were adequate to ample for trade needs. In production areas, live supplies were moderate at mostly desirable weights.

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4/23/2007 FB Market Report

ARKANSAS FARM BUREAU ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER
Daily Arkansas Market Report for 4/23/2007
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Grain & Soybean Date: April 23, 2007

Soybeans

Local Elevators:
(April) EAST AR: 670 to 697
(NC) Summ. 709 to 732
River Elevators
(April) MISS: 686 to 701 ; AR & White 679 to 699
(NC) Summ. 710 to 732
Ark. Processor Bids: (April) 689 to 696 (NC) 729 to 732
Memphis: (April) 710 1/4 to 711 1/4 (NC) 727 3/4 to 733 3/4
Riceland Foods: (April) Stuttgart 696 ; Pendleton 697 ; West Memphis 698
Chicago Futures: May down 2 at 721 1/4
July down 2 1/4 at 738
Aug down 1 1/2 at 745 1/2
Nov down 1 3/4 at 765 3/4
Nov '08 down 1 1/2 at 800
Today's Arkansas LDP rate for soybeans is 0¢

Wheat
Cash bid for new crop at Memphis 475 1/2 to 477 1/2;
Bids to farmers at Local Elevators 450-460;
River Elevators 448-466;

Chicago Futures: May down 8 at 494
July down 9 1/4 at 505 1/2
Sept down 4 1/4 at 512 1/2
July '08 up 1 1/2 at 494 1/2
July '09 down 1/2 at 490
Today's Arkansas LDP rate for wheat is 0¢

Grain Sorghum
Cash bid for new crop at Memphis 554 to 572;
Bids to farmers at
River Elevators 541-605;
Today's Arkansas LDP rate for sorghum is 0¢

Corn
Cash bid for April at Memphis 354 1/4 to 359 1/4;
New crop at Memphis 326 to 329;
Bids to farmers at River Elevators 332 to 345

Chicago Futures: May down 8 1/4 at 352 1/4
Sept down 6 1/2 at 364
Dec down 6 1/4 at 368 1/2
Dec '08 unchanged at 384 1/4
Today's Arkansas LDP rate for corn is 0¢

Grain Comment
November soybeans were able to recover some of their early losses to close only down marginally. Despite news that corn plantings are going in as planned, soybeans are unable to find enough support to cause prices to increase. Soybean prices continue to be pressured by large carryover forecast for this fall. However, the weak dollar is drawing some interest in U.S. soybean exports during a time when South America usually dominates the market. While soybean prices are not experiencing gains, they are also not breaking key support levels at around $7.60, which means they are not filling in the gap left back in January. From a technical standpoint this gap gives soybean prices an upward potential of $8.80.

Wheat prices posted strong losses today. Many traders saw today as a good opportunity for profit taking as prices over the last few weeks rebounded to close to contract highs. Before today, July Wheat prices had increased $0.90 per bushel following the Easter Freeze. However, the market appears to be starting to corrective move as traders begin taking profits as the market is technically oversold. Prices were unable to break contact highs set back in February. Downside potential is limited in the market ;however, improving weather in other major wheat producing countries will add some pressure to prices here in the U.S.

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Cotton & Rice Date: April 23, 2007

Cotton
Spot Price, Grade 41 Staple 34: Memphis down 58 at 4676
Greenwood down 58 at 4676

New York Futures: May down 54 at 4910
July down 58 at 5151
Oct down 45 at 5475
Dec down 40 at 5655
Dec '08 down 35 at 6360
This week's LDP rate for cotton is 9.65 cents.
The estimate for next week is 9.81 cents.

Cotton Comment
After gains on Friday, December cotton prices experienced another day of declines. Large cotton carryover forecast for this fall continues to pressure cotton prices. The strong cotton sales reported last week have done little to support prices, as many traders feel these sales will not be shipped this season. There is little technical or fundamental support in the cotton market, gains in the cotton market will be difficult to sustain until something positive occurs in the fundamentals.

Rice
Long Grain Cash Bid for April 950/cwt to - - -
May 900 to 950/cwt

Chicago Futures: May down 4 at 1005
July down 9 at 1039
Sept down 9 at 1069
Nov down 10 at 1098
Today's Arkansas LDP rate for long grain rice is is 0¢ cents
medium grain rice is 0¢ cents

Rice Comment
Rice prices experienced modest declines today. Rice prices have been unable to sustain any kind of upward movement over the last few weeks. We are still waiting for rice to close in the $11.23 to 11.28 range to complete the potential head and shoulders which would place rice potential upside objectives at $11.80.
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Cattle & Hogs Date: April 23, 2007

Cattle
As reported by Federal-State Market News, receipts were 2571 head at sales in Ash Flat & Springdale.
Compared with last week, feeder steers sold steady to $3 lower.

Steers:
Medium & Large Frame 1 400 to 450 lbs. 122 to 132
500 to 550 lbs. 119 to 129
600 to 700 lbs. 109 to 117.5
to lbs. to
Medium & Large Frame 2 400 to 450 lbs. 120 to 124

Heifers:
Medium & Large Frame 1 500 to 550 lbs. 103 to 113
Medium & Large Frame 2 400 to 450 lbs. 106 to 116

Slaughter Cows, Boners 45 to 52
Light Weight 35 to 43

Bulls, Yield Grade 1 1000 to 2100 lbs. 57 to 64
Midwest Steers were steady to $1.50 lower at 95 to 96.50
Panhandle Steers were steady to $1 lower at 95 to 96.50
Oklahoma City Feeders Steers n/a to - - - lbs. - - - to - - -
- - - to - - - lbs. - - - to - - -
Heifers - - - to - - - lbs. - - - to - - -
- - - to - - - lbs. - - - to - - -

Chicago Futures:
Live Cattle: June up 87 at 9315
Aug up 100 at 9162
Feeders: May up 152 at 10897
Aug up 172 at 11247

Hogs
Peoria: were steady to $2 higher at 46 to 46.5
Chicago Futures: May up 7 at 7665
June down 55 at 7650

Sheep
St. Paul n/a at - - - to - - -

Livestock Comment
Despite expectations that prices would decline today given the cattle-on-feed report released last Friday, live cattle prices posted strong gains today. Today's gains recovered much of last week's losses leading up to the USDA report. Stronger than expected cash prices in the plains states helped add some much needed support to the market. Gains from the cash market maybe short lived as cash prices are expected to weaken in the near future. Cattle prices have support at $91-92.

Lean hogs experienced modest gains today. Hog prices are moving close to resistance levels at the contract high of 77.75. Tight hog supplies continue to push prices higher despite news that frozen pork stocks were higher than expected. The market will have difficulty reaching new highs as the market is beginning to run out of steam and is in danger of being oversold.

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Poultry Date: April 23, 2007

Eggs
New York: Ex. Lg. 96-100; Lg. 94-98; Med. 81-85;
Chicago: Ex. Lg. 85-93; Lg. 83-91; Med. 70-78;

Eastern Region Turkeys
Hens: 8-16 lbs. 74-76
Toms: 16-24 lbs. 74-76

Delmarva Broilers
U.S. Grade A
Majority prices were irregular, ranging higher in the West, lower in the East, and unchanged to lower in the Midwest when compared to previous week. Trade sentiment was firm in the West, steady elsewhere. Supplies of all sizes were usually more than sufficient to handle trade needs. In production areas, live supplies were moderate. Weights desirable to heavy.

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FWD: Morning Manna (Apr. 24); BP: Jn. 21:15-23; RBTTY: Lk. 18:1-23; II Sam. 19-20

 
Samuel D. High
sdhigh@aristotle.net

 

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-----Original Message-----
From: "Apostle Tom" <pressingon@hotmail.com>
Sent: Mon, 23 Apr 2007 14:59:17 -0500
To: pressingon@hotmail.com
Subject: Morning Manna (Apr. 24); BP: Jn. 21:15-23; RBTTY: Lk. 18:1-23; II Sam. 19-20
 
 
April 24 “The Question of the Ages”  
 
“So, when they had dined, Jesus said to Simon Peter, ‘Simon, son of Jonas,  
do you love Me more than these?’ He said unto Him, ‘Yea, Lord—You know that  
I love You.’ He said unto him, ‘Feed My lambs’.”  
John 21:15  
As the old Gospel song’s lyrics say, “What will you do with Jesus?  
Neutral you cannot be. One day your heart will be asking, ‘What will He do  
with me’?”  
Jesus’ coming to earth changed everything. His life, death, burial and  
resurrection became the Watershed of history—and even though modern  
revisionist of history have changed the “B.C.” (“Before Christ”) and “A.D.”  
(“In the Year of Our Lord”) to “B.C.E” (“Before the Common Era”) and “C.E.”  
(“Common Era”), the fact remains that each one of us must choose what we’ll  
do with Christ before we die.  
 
Some folks choose to do nothing. They write Him off as some misguided  
zealot trying to restore Israel to her former glory. Others view Him as  
little more than a religious teacher or mighty prophet. And, still others  
regard Him as a deranged madman, unworthy of our consideration or  
contemplation.  
 
Even so, Jesus’ question of “Whom do men say I, the Son of Man am?” and  
“Whom do you say that I am?” (Mt. 16:13-15) cannot compare to His question  
in today’s Manna. While it’s very important for us to know Who He is—i.e.,  
the Son of God, Promised Messiah, the “Way, the Truth and the Life” (Jn.  
14:6), etc.—our answer to His question of “Do you love Me?” is of utmost,  
eternal importance.  
 
When Jesus asked Simon Peter that question around the campfire that  
morning on the shores of the Sea of Galilee, He used the word “agape” for  
“love.” He basically was asking, “Do you love me the way God the Father has  
loved you?” And, sadly, Peter responds with “phileo,” which means “I love  
You like a brother.”  
 
Even when Jesus repeated His question a second time (v.16), Peter still  
responded the same way. So, we shouldn’t be surprised that Jesus used  
Peter’s word for “love” the third time He asked the question, “Do you love  
Me?” (v.17). In essence, He was asking, “Do you only love Me like a brother  
or only have strong affection for Me?”  
 
No wonder “Peter was grieved (Grk. ‘lupeo’—‘to be distressed, be in  
heaviness, sorrowful, etc.’) because He said unto him the third time, ‘Do  
you love Me’?” (v.17). Jesus asking three times reminded him of his having  
denied Him three times (Lk. 22:54-65). And, His switching verbs caused him  
to realize the shallowness of his response and the need to say “Lord, You  
know all things—You know I love you with all my heart” (v.17).  
 
Oh, dear Pilgrim, how we grieve our Savior’s holy heart when our lips  
profess our love for Him, but our actions prove otherwise. May we allow the  
Holy Spirit to search our hearts today and reveal to us any area where our  
walk contradicts our talk. Then, may we repent of that sin and recommit our  
lives to Him as Lord of all.  
 
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FWD: Morning Manna for Apr. 21 & 23

 
Samuel D. High
sdhigh@aristotle.net

 

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-----Original Message-----
From: "Apostle Tom" <pressingon@hotmail.com>
Sent: Sun, 22 Apr 2007 16:15:35 -0500
To: pressingon@hotmail.com
Subject: Morning Manna for Apr. 21 & 23
 
 
HELLO AGAIN, DEAR PILGRIM:  
Well, it has come to my attention that I sent you the "Morning Manna" for  
Apr. 20 & 22, not for the 20th & 21st. And, the BPs and RBTTYs were for the  
21st and 22nd. So, please forgive this error and evidence of my advancing  
"mental maturity." :)) Please find the MM for Apr. 21 and 23 here. I do  
hope you enjoyed reading the one for Apr. 22 twice. ;)) Take care. God  
bless you!  
In Jesus' Unfailing Love,  
Bro. Tom  
 
Morning Manna (Apr. 21); BP: Jn. 20:19-25; RBTTY: Lk. 16; II Sam. 12-13  
 
April 21 “No Secondhand Faith”  
 
“But Thomas, one of the 12, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus  
came. The other disciples, therefore, said unto him, ‘We have seen the  
Lord.’ But he said unto them, ‘Except I shall see in His hands the print of  
the nails and put my finger into the print of the nails and thrust my hand  
into His side, I will not believe’.”  
John 20:24-25  
Secondhand faith is better than no faith, but firsthand faith is best.  
Thomas.  
Down through the years since the time of today’s Manna this Apostle has  
been maligned and misunderstood for his words that night. He’s been labeled  
as “Doubting Thomas” for his pointed declaration and refusal to believe the  
others’ testimony. But, perhaps, we shouldn’t be so hard on him—especially  
when we realize that quite often we’re just like him in many ways.  
 
Although he isn’t mentioned in any other of the Four Gospels except for  
the listing of the Apostles’ names, this one—whose name means “Twin”—is  
definitely an intriguing individual. He was the one who said “Let us go  
that we may die with Him” when Jesus announced they were going to Bethany  
after Lazarus died (Jn. 11:16). This made him either a realist or  
pessimist—or both.  
 
Likewise, Thomas was also the one in the upper room who candidly asked  
“Lord, we don’t know where You’re going and how can we know the way?” (Jn.  
14:5)—to which Jesus gave the beautiful response of “I am the Way, the Truth  
and the Life—and no one comes unto the Father except by me” (v.6). And, he  
was one of the seven disciples who went out fishing after seeing the Risen  
Lord—so great was their shame of having forsaken their Lord (Jn. 21:2).  
 
Even so, his response to the other disciples’ claims in our Manna is  
the one most folks remember. Why is that? Because it seems to say “Seeing  
is believing” and is a refusal to accept things by faith.  
 
But, oh, dear Pilgrim, was Thomas asking for anything more than the  
other disciples had already received (vv.11-23; Lk. 24:13-35)? And, hadn’t  
they all been guilty of refusing others’ testimony as well (Lk. 24:11,  
22-24)?  
 
Why, then, are we so hard on Thomas?  
Could it be that his name (“Twin”) is ours as well—i.e., that there’s  
always a mixture of doubt and faith to some degree within us? And, could it  
be that Thomas was basically saying, “I’m glad you saw Him—but I don’t want  
secondhand faith; I want to see Him for myself” ?  
 
We should always be thankful for what God’s doing in others’ lives and  
allow their walk of faith to both enrich and edify ours (Jn. 4:39).  
However, how much better when we “hear Him ourselves” (Jn. 4:40-42) and can  
testify with confident, firsthand faith of what the Lord has done for us.  
Hallelujah!!  
 
Morning Manna (Apr. 23); BP: Jn. 21:1-14; RBTTY: Lk. 17:2037; II Sam. 16-18  
 
April 23 “On Grace Abounding”  
 
“After these things Jesus showed Himself again to the disciples at the sea  
of Tiberias—and on this wise showed He Himself. There were together Simon  
Peter and Thomas, called Didymus, and Nathanael of Cana in Galilee and the  
sons of Zebedee and two other of His disciples. Simon Peter said unto them,  
‘I go a-fishin.’ They say unto him, ‘We also go with you.’ They went forth  
and entered into the boat immediately—and that night they caught nothing. .  
.Jesus then came and took bread and gave them and fish likewise.”  
John 21:1-3, 13  
It’s hard for us to enjoy the Lord’s Presence when guilt overshadows  
His grace.  
For 40 days after His resurrection Jesus appeared to His followers at  
various times and in various locations (Acts 1:3). Although we’re not told  
everything He did or said, it is clear that He had much to say about “God’s  
Kingdom” and their responsibility in furthering it.  
 
Although we don’t know how many days had passed from the time of His  
appearance to Thomas (Jn. 20:26-29), we do know He didn’t wait for them to  
come to Him; He came to them where they were and imparted to them great  
grace. And, thankfully, He still does the same thing today.  
 
We learn in today’s Manna that the disciples were gathered at the sea  
of Tiberias—also known as the Sea of Galilee—when Jesus appeared to them  
once again. We don’t know if He came walking to them along the seashore or,  
as before, just suddenly appeared in their midst. What’s important is that  
He sought them out to reinforce the reality of His resurrection and the  
importance of letting others know about Him (vv.30-31).  
 
What’s interesting is Simon Peter and six other disciples said “I go  
a-fishin’” after having seen Jesus again. Why did they not linger with Him,  
longing to spend every waking minute at His feet? Did He suddenly disappear  
again? Or, could it be their guilt was so great that just being in His  
presence and looking into His eyes reminded them of their having denied and  
deserted Him?  
 
Interesting speculation, isn’t it?  
Regardless, it’s clear their night of fishing was fruitless—or, is that  
fish-less? It’s also interesting that Jesus once again appeared on the  
seashore that morning in the early-morning light and asked, “Have you caught  
anything?” (v.5a). Their answer of “Nothing”. . .His words of “Cast the net  
on the other side”. . .and their catching an unbelievable amount of fish  
(vv.5b-6) are strangely similar to His first encounter with them some  
three-and-one-half years before (Lk. 5:1-6).  
 
Could it be this was intended to remind them of His power and their  
purpose in “fishing for men” (Mk. 1:17)? And, could it be He was showing  
them the futility of returning to an old lifestyle when guilt and shame have  
dimmed our vision and robbed our joy? Let us thank the Lord today for His  
“grace that is greater than our sins” and His desire to still commune with  
and commission us to do His will. Hallelujah!!  
 
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