ONE DAY AT A TIME
The most useless thing to do ... ........Worry
The greatest Joy....................... ........Giving
The greatest loss.................Loss of self-respect
The most satisfying work............. ...Helping others
The ugliest personality trait......................Selfishness
The most endangered species...................Dedicated leaders
The greatest "shot in the arm"..................Encouragement
The greatest problem to overcome......... ....Fear
Most effective sleeping pill........... ...Peace of mind
The most crippling failure disease..... ....Excuses
The most powerful force in life.............. ........Love
February 25, 2008
February 19, 2008
A Vision
I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you should go; I will counsel you with My eye upon you.Psalm 32:8
Helen Keller was once asked, "Is there anything worse than being blind?"
"Yes," she replied, "the most pathetic person in the whole world is someone who has sight but no vision.
"Vision is possessing a sense of purpose in life. And mankind's purpose is found in the Scriptures. God has a plan for each believer's life, and it is our responsibility to walk by faith, totally dependent upon Him to fulfill His purpose in and through us.
God has chosen you and your mate to fulfill His customized plan in your marriage, family and world. Have you caught that vision? Has your mate?
Americans live for the moment, unmindful of the future. We want satisfaction now. We don't want to plant seeds that grow oak trees; we want to plant seeds today and harvest the trees tomorrow!
Many individuals, and most couples, are not asking enough questions about life. Caught up in the rush of living, they seldom take time to step out of the mainstream long enough to take a look at where they are going. Seneca,the Roman philosopher, said, "You must know for which harbor you are headed if you are to catch the right wind to take you there.
"Do you and your mate know where you are going? Ask yourself:What is my vision, direction, purpose and pursuit in life?What is my mate's vision, direction and purpose?What is God's ordained destiny for my mate? For me? For our marriage? For our family?Can you answer these questions? Are you confident of your answers? Perhaps you and your mate are searching for your purpose, direction and vision in life. Perhaps you have never given much thought to your destiny.
Helen Keller was once asked, "Is there anything worse than being blind?"
"Yes," she replied, "the most pathetic person in the whole world is someone who has sight but no vision.
"Vision is possessing a sense of purpose in life. And mankind's purpose is found in the Scriptures. God has a plan for each believer's life, and it is our responsibility to walk by faith, totally dependent upon Him to fulfill His purpose in and through us.
God has chosen you and your mate to fulfill His customized plan in your marriage, family and world. Have you caught that vision? Has your mate?
Americans live for the moment, unmindful of the future. We want satisfaction now. We don't want to plant seeds that grow oak trees; we want to plant seeds today and harvest the trees tomorrow!
Many individuals, and most couples, are not asking enough questions about life. Caught up in the rush of living, they seldom take time to step out of the mainstream long enough to take a look at where they are going. Seneca,the Roman philosopher, said, "You must know for which harbor you are headed if you are to catch the right wind to take you there.
"Do you and your mate know where you are going? Ask yourself:What is my vision, direction, purpose and pursuit in life?What is my mate's vision, direction and purpose?What is God's ordained destiny for my mate? For me? For our marriage? For our family?Can you answer these questions? Are you confident of your answers? Perhaps you and your mate are searching for your purpose, direction and vision in life. Perhaps you have never given much thought to your destiny.
February 11, 2008
Forward,Backward,or Still Unfolding
Forward, Backward or Still Unfolding?
More than that, I count all things to be loss in view of the
surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have
suffered the loss of all things, and count them but rubbish in order
that I may gain Christ.
Phillipians 3:8
In one of Charles Shultz's "Peanuts" cartoons, Charlie Brown was
sitting in a deck chair near the front of a large boat when Lucy
walked up. "Some people go through life with their deck chair facing
forward, gazing out where they are going," Lucy said philosophically.
"Others go through life with their deck chair facing backwards,
looking at where they've been." Then, looking directly into Charlie
Brown's sunglasses, she asked him, "Charlie Brown, which way is your
deck chair facing?"
Charlie Brown shrugged his shoulders, "I really don't know-I've never
been able to get my deck chair unfolded!"
In these days when family issues have become not only a major issue
for private citizens but also in political campaigns, Christians need
to get their deck chairs unfolded. Unfortunately, many people have
not taken a thoughtful look at what they believe in as family values
and, even more important, the basis for those beliefs.
But with our culture in crisis over the issue, this is not a time to
be struggling with our deck chairs. We need to be speaking up in the
political arena and the marketplace about what matters.
A few years ago, when our whole family was in the car, I asked the
kids what they thought our family values were. The words started
popping furiously like premium popcorn. Here's what they said:
God, limited TV, responsibilities, chores, friendship, kindness,
respectful speaking, education, church, encouragement, servanthood,
obedience, discipline, sharing, giving, boundaries, keeping your
word, home life, prayer, perseverance, doing what you're supposed to
do, love, dignity of kids, food and shelter, spending time with each
other, resolving conflicts, forgiveness, physical affection, our
siblings, laughter, having fun together, memorizing verses, wholesome
speaking, reading, wise council.
More than that, I count all things to be loss in view of the
surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have
suffered the loss of all things, and count them but rubbish in order
that I may gain Christ.
Phillipians 3:8
In one of Charles Shultz's "Peanuts" cartoons, Charlie Brown was
sitting in a deck chair near the front of a large boat when Lucy
walked up. "Some people go through life with their deck chair facing
forward, gazing out where they are going," Lucy said philosophically.
"Others go through life with their deck chair facing backwards,
looking at where they've been." Then, looking directly into Charlie
Brown's sunglasses, she asked him, "Charlie Brown, which way is your
deck chair facing?"
Charlie Brown shrugged his shoulders, "I really don't know-I've never
been able to get my deck chair unfolded!"
In these days when family issues have become not only a major issue
for private citizens but also in political campaigns, Christians need
to get their deck chairs unfolded. Unfortunately, many people have
not taken a thoughtful look at what they believe in as family values
and, even more important, the basis for those beliefs.
But with our culture in crisis over the issue, this is not a time to
be struggling with our deck chairs. We need to be speaking up in the
political arena and the marketplace about what matters.
A few years ago, when our whole family was in the car, I asked the
kids what they thought our family values were. The words started
popping furiously like premium popcorn. Here's what they said:
God, limited TV, responsibilities, chores, friendship, kindness,
respectful speaking, education, church, encouragement, servanthood,
obedience, discipline, sharing, giving, boundaries, keeping your
word, home life, prayer, perseverance, doing what you're supposed to
do, love, dignity of kids, food and shelter, spending time with each
other, resolving conflicts, forgiveness, physical affection, our
siblings, laughter, having fun together, memorizing verses, wholesome
speaking, reading, wise council.
February 3, 2008
A New Life
True friends are hard to find in this life you're lucky to find just one,I found a friend that is second to none,he picks me up if i fall and lets me start anew. Jesus is my friend and hes also there for you,Jesus is my friend. Jesus is his name his love is never ending and forever is the same he is as strong as can be he can do anything as he gave a new life to me.
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