Nice story . . . with real meaning!

When I was a kid, my Mom liked to make breakfast food for dinner every now and then. And I remember one night in particular when she had made breakfast after a long, hard day at work. On that evening so long ago, my Mom placed a plate of eggs, sausage and extremely burned biscuits in front of my dad. I remember waiting to see if anyone noticed!Yet all my dad did was reach for his biscuit, smile at my Mom and ask me how my day was at school. I don't remember what I told him that night, but I do remember watching him smear butter and jelly on that ugly burned biscuit. He ate every bite of that thing... Never made a face nor uttered a word about it!


When I got up from the table that evening, I remember hearing my Mom apologize to my dad for burning the biscuits. And I'll never forget what he said: "Honey, I love burned biscuits every now and then."
Later that night, I went to kiss Daddy good night and I asked him if he really liked his biscuits burned. He wrapped me in his arms and said, "Your Momma put in a hard day at work today and she's real tired. And besides - a little burned biscuit never hurt anyone!"

As I've grown older, I've thought about that many times. Life is full
of imperfect things and imperfect people. I'm not the best at hardly
anything, and I forget birthdays and anniversaries just like everyone
else. But what I've learned over the years is that learning to accept each other's faults - and choosing to celebrate each other's differences - is one of the most important keys to creating a healthy, growing, and lasting relationship.


And that's my prayer for you today... That you will learn to take the
good, the bad, and the ugly parts of your life and lay them at the feet of God. Because in the end, He's the only One who will be able to give you a relationship where a burnt biscuit isn't a deal-breaker!


We could extend this to any relationship. In fact, understanding is the base of any relationship, be it a husband-wife or parent-child or
friendship!

"Don't put the key to your happiness in someone else's pocket - keep it in your own." So, please pass me a biscuit, and yes, the burned one will do just fine.


And PLEASE pass this along to someone who has enriched your life.


"Life without God is like an unsharpened pencil - it has no point."

Spring Storms!

I am your Flag

I was born on June 14th, 1777.

I am more than just cloth shaped into a design.
I am the refuge of the World's oppressed people.
I am the silent sentinel of Freedom.
I am the emblem of the greatest nation on earth.

I am the inspiration for which American
Patriots gave their lives and fortunes.
I have led your sons into battle from Valley Forge
to the bloody swamps of Viet Nam.
I walk in silence with each of your Honored Dead,
to their final resting place beneath the
silent White Crosses, row upon row.

I have flown through Peace and War, Strife and
Prosperity, and amidst it all I have been respected.
My Red Stripes . . . symbolize the blood spilled
in defense of this glorious nation.
My White Stripes . . . signify the burning
tears shed by Americans who lost their sons.

My Blue Field. . . is indicative of God's
heaven under which I fly.
My Stars . . . clustered together, unify
50 States as one, for God and Country.
"Old Glory" is my nickname,
and proudly I wave on high.

Honor me, respect me, defend me with
your lives and your fortunes.
Never let my enemies tear me down from my
lofty position, lest I never return.

Keep alight the fires of patriotism, strive
earnestly for the spirit of democracy.
Worship Eternal God and keep His commandments,
and I shall remain the bulwark of peace
and freedom for all mankind.

I am your Flag.

Compliments of
Colonel Daniel K. Cedusky, USAR, Retired

Questions of Tithing

After the Pastor's great sermon Sunday, ask yourself the following questions:

1.  How much do I give??
2.  Do I give randomly or systematically?
3.  Do I tithe?
4.  Do I give out of obligation or joy?

Christian Person's Day

When I say that 'I am a Christian', I am not shouting that 'I am clean living.    I'm  whispering 'I was lost, but now I'm found and forgiven.'


When I say 'I'm a Christian' I don't speak this with pride.  I'm confessing that I stumble and need Christ to be my guide.


When I say 'I am a Christian' I'm not trying to be strong. I'm professing that I'm weak and need His strength to carry on.


When  I say 'I am a Christian' I'm not bragging of success. I'm admitting I have failed and need God to clean  my mess.

When I say 'I am a Christian' I'm not claiming to be perfect.  My flaws are far too visible, but God believes I am worth it.

When I say 'I am a Christian' I still feel the sting of pain.  I have my share of heartaches, so I call upon His name.

When I say 'I am a Christian' I'm not holier than thou.  I'm just a simple sinner who received God's good  grace, somehow!

Today  is Christian Person's Day.

WHEN DOORS CLOSE

FOUR GUIDELINES THAT WILL HELP

By Charles Swindoll’s book “Embraced by the Spirit”

“DOORS ARE CLOSED.  DOORS ARE OPENED.

1.  Since God is sovereign, He is in full control.
 Revelation 3:7
2.  Being in full control, God takes full responsibility for the results.
 Your job is to walk in His will, it’s God’s job to make everything come together.
3.  The closing of a good opportunity occurs in order to lead you to a better one.
4.  Not until we walk through the open door will we realize the necessity of the previously closed one.
 As a result of obeying God, accepting the closed doors, and walking through the open ones, God will honor you.
 Don’t fight against the closed door, let it go.  You will exchange a lot of intensity and worry for tranquility and relief.  Let it go and let the Holy Spirit lead.”

Most of all, take time to LISTEN!!!!!

It's Time

DON’T BE A LOSER
BE A

USER

USING your TIME
USING your TALENTS
USING your TREASURES

TO GLORIFY GOD  

ITS NEVER TOO LATE TO BEGIN
STEWARDSHIP