May 30
"The happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the most of everything that comes along their way." Unknown
Wouldn't you rather live your life as if there is a God, and die to find out there isn't, than live your life as if there isn't, and die then find out there is?
A pastor was shaking hands with people as they left the church. A couple greeted him and said, "We listened carefully to every word you said." The pastor thanked the couple and said that he looked forward to seeing them next week. "Oh, we won't be here next week," the couple responded. "We're going to another church next week to get a second opinion."
+ The average size of the main courses of the Last Supper grew by 69 percent in artistic depictions from 1000 to 2000 AD. The average size of the depiction of bread grew by 23 percent. (Source: International Journal of Obesity via www.Christianitytoday.com)
“A true friend knows your weaknesses but shows you your strengths; feels your fears but fortifies your faith; sees your anxieties but frees your spirit; recognizes your disabilities but emphasizes your possibilities.” – William Arthur Ward
“It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth -- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up -- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had.” -- Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
“He who angers you conquers you.” – Elizabeth Kenny
“Success is like death. The more successful you become, the higher the houses in the hills get and the higher the fences get.” -- Kevin Spacey
http://www.usdebtclock.org/ AMERICA'S NATIONAL DEBT -TOPS $13,000,000,000,000;
DEBT PER TAXPAYER - $117,975; US DEBT TO GDP RATIO - 90.3%
+ Patriotism is not a short and frenzied burst of emotion but the long and steady dedication of a lifetime. Thomas Jefferson
+ "The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly; it is dearness only that gives everything its value. I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress and grow brave by reflection. 'Tis the business of little minds to shrink; but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death." Thomas Paine
"A people that values its privileges above its principles soon loses both." -- Dwight Eisenhower
WHICH DISTURBS YOU MOST?
Which disturbs you most?
A soul lost in hell, or a scratch on a new car?
A sermon five minutes too long, or a lunch a half hour late?
Your Bible unopened, or your newspaper unread?
Contributions to the church increasing, or your income decreasing?
Children late for Sunday School, or late for public school?
Church work neglected, or housework neglected?
To miss prayer meeting, or to miss your favorite TV program?
Low attendance at worship services, or low attendance at club meetings?
Your child rebelling against you, or your rebelling against God?
A rainy Lord's Day, or a rainy work day?
A lazy employee, or your laziness in God's service?
Does it disturb you to give God second best?
As we begin to see the package God is putting together in our lives and discover his purposes for bringing us to our world, it will provide us with the framework we need to make wise choices. In addition, we will find that a sense of purpose gives hope in the midst of tragedy and difficulty, gives meaning to the mundane aspects of our lives, and helps us to make our lives count for God. R. Ruth Barton
"A friend is someone who reaches for your hand and touches your heart." -- Unknown
"The more I practice, the luckier I get." - Jerry Barber
THE OX IN THE DITCH
Jesus spoke about the ox in the ditch on the Sabbath. But if your ox gets in the ditch every Sabbath, you should either get rid of the ox or fill up the ditch. --Billy Graham
HEAVEN KNOWS
A sign in front of a church in Austin, Texas, read: "Heaven knows when you were here last."
FACES IN THE CROWD
On any given Sunday, several faces can be spotted in the congregation. For example:
--The Frozen Face. They are trapped in a kind of religious trance. They sit there until that dreadful hour passes because there is not much they can do about it.
--The Frowning Face. Thankfully there are not many of these. But there are a few. They are not about to adopt any attitude other than that of being bored stiff.
--The Faraway Face. They are here, but they are not really here. Their mind is a million miles away. They are preoccupied with many things other than worship.
--The Friendly Face. Thank God for these dear people. They are, by far, the majority. They come with an expectant heart. They pray from the heart. They lift up their hearts to the Lord in praise and worship through their singing.
Why do you come to church? Is it to play or to participate? --Author Unknown
"Nearly all men can stand adversity; but if you want to test a man's character, give him power." -- Abraham Lincoln
"Sometimes our light goes out, but is blown into flame by another human being. Each of us owes deepest thanks to those who have rekindled this light." -- Albert Schweitzer
Wouldn't you rather live your life as if there is a God, and die to find out there isn't, than live your life as if there isn't, and die then find out there is?
A pastor was shaking hands with people as they left the church. A couple greeted him and said, "We listened carefully to every word you said." The pastor thanked the couple and said that he looked forward to seeing them next week. "Oh, we won't be here next week," the couple responded. "We're going to another church next week to get a second opinion."
+ The average size of the main courses of the Last Supper grew by 69 percent in artistic depictions from 1000 to 2000 AD. The average size of the depiction of bread grew by 23 percent. (Source: International Journal of Obesity via www.Christianitytoday.com)
“A true friend knows your weaknesses but shows you your strengths; feels your fears but fortifies your faith; sees your anxieties but frees your spirit; recognizes your disabilities but emphasizes your possibilities.” – William Arthur Ward
“It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth -- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up -- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had.” -- Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
“He who angers you conquers you.” – Elizabeth Kenny
“Success is like death. The more successful you become, the higher the houses in the hills get and the higher the fences get.” -- Kevin Spacey
http://www.usdebtclock.org/ AMERICA'S NATIONAL DEBT -TOPS $13,000,000,000,000;
DEBT PER TAXPAYER - $117,975; US DEBT TO GDP RATIO - 90.3%
+ Patriotism is not a short and frenzied burst of emotion but the long and steady dedication of a lifetime. Thomas Jefferson
+ "The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly; it is dearness only that gives everything its value. I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress and grow brave by reflection. 'Tis the business of little minds to shrink; but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death." Thomas Paine
"A people that values its privileges above its principles soon loses both." -- Dwight Eisenhower
WHICH DISTURBS YOU MOST?
Which disturbs you most?
A soul lost in hell, or a scratch on a new car?
A sermon five minutes too long, or a lunch a half hour late?
Your Bible unopened, or your newspaper unread?
Contributions to the church increasing, or your income decreasing?
Children late for Sunday School, or late for public school?
Church work neglected, or housework neglected?
To miss prayer meeting, or to miss your favorite TV program?
Low attendance at worship services, or low attendance at club meetings?
Your child rebelling against you, or your rebelling against God?
A rainy Lord's Day, or a rainy work day?
A lazy employee, or your laziness in God's service?
Does it disturb you to give God second best?
As we begin to see the package God is putting together in our lives and discover his purposes for bringing us to our world, it will provide us with the framework we need to make wise choices. In addition, we will find that a sense of purpose gives hope in the midst of tragedy and difficulty, gives meaning to the mundane aspects of our lives, and helps us to make our lives count for God. R. Ruth Barton
"A friend is someone who reaches for your hand and touches your heart." -- Unknown
"The more I practice, the luckier I get." - Jerry Barber
THE OX IN THE DITCH
Jesus spoke about the ox in the ditch on the Sabbath. But if your ox gets in the ditch every Sabbath, you should either get rid of the ox or fill up the ditch. --Billy Graham
HEAVEN KNOWS
A sign in front of a church in Austin, Texas, read: "Heaven knows when you were here last."
FACES IN THE CROWD
On any given Sunday, several faces can be spotted in the congregation. For example:
--The Frozen Face. They are trapped in a kind of religious trance. They sit there until that dreadful hour passes because there is not much they can do about it.
--The Frowning Face. Thankfully there are not many of these. But there are a few. They are not about to adopt any attitude other than that of being bored stiff.
--The Faraway Face. They are here, but they are not really here. Their mind is a million miles away. They are preoccupied with many things other than worship.
--The Friendly Face. Thank God for these dear people. They are, by far, the majority. They come with an expectant heart. They pray from the heart. They lift up their hearts to the Lord in praise and worship through their singing.
Why do you come to church? Is it to play or to participate? --Author Unknown
"Nearly all men can stand adversity; but if you want to test a man's character, give him power." -- Abraham Lincoln
"Sometimes our light goes out, but is blown into flame by another human being. Each of us owes deepest thanks to those who have rekindled this light." -- Albert Schweitzer
posted by joypastordon at 10:35 PM
0 Comments:
Post a Comment
<< Home