Pumpkins
A woman was asked by a coworker, 'What is it like to be a Christian?'The coworker replied, 'It is like being a pumpkin.' God picks you from the patch, brings you in, And washes all the dirt off of you. Then He cuts off the top and scoops out all the yucky stuff. He removes the seeds of doubt, hate, and greed. Then He carves you a new smiling face and Puts His light inside of you to shine for all the world to see.'
List of truths
This should probably be taped
to your bathroom mirror
where one could read it every day.
You may not realize it,
but it's 100% true.
to your bathroom mirror
where one could read it every day.
You may not realize it,
but it's 100% true.
1. There are at least two people in this world
that you would die for.
that you would die for.
2.. At least 15 people in this world
love you in some way.
love you in some way.
3. The only reason anyone would ever hate you
is because they want to
be just like you.
is because they want to
be just like you.
4. A smile from you can bring happiness to anyone,
even if they don't
like you.
even if they don't
like you.
5. Every night,
SOMEONE thinks about you
before they go to sleep.
SOMEONE thinks about you
before they go to sleep.
6. You mean the world to someone.
7. You are special and unique.
8. Someone that you don't even know exists loves you.
9. When you make the biggest mistake ever,
something good comes from it.
something good comes from it.
10. When you think the world
has turned its back on you
take another look.
has turned its back on you
take another look.
11. Always remember the compliments you received.
Forget about the rude remarks.
Forget about the rude remarks.
Good friends are like stars........
You don't always see them,
But you know they are always there.
You don't always see them,
But you know they are always there.
Happiness keeps You Sweet,
Trials keep You Strong,
Sorrows keep You Human,
Failures keeps You Humble,
Success keeps You Glowing,
But Only
God keeps You Going
Communication
On the Today Show today they had an episode about influencing your neighbors. They gave a couple several brands of products and had them mention them or talk about them at their social gatherings. (These were people that had social gatherings often.) Nine out of the ten people that they talked to went out and bought the product. One of the products increased 1000% in sales in that area. I started thinking about the way we market our Church and our love of Jesus.
Everyone, from the Districts, Conferences, Churches and individual Christians realize that we need to reach out to other people to bring them to Christ and bring them to Church.
I started thinking about the fact that they took a very social couple and got them to market their products during social meetings, parties and get-to-gathers.
Then it dawned on me, today, very few people meet in a relaxed, social atmosphere just to socialize and enjoy each others company. We used to socialize on our front porches, in our communities and neighborhoods, at our social school functions (family fun nights, fund raiser, picnics, square dances, etc.), Church outings to parks, dams, pools, etc. and just neighbors getting together to sit in their front yard and talk. Remember all of the Tupperware parties, the Avon parties, etc.
Our communications have gone from personal to electronic. This lack of personal communication and opportunities for personal communications have made it harder for us to find opportunities to reach out to the non-believers to promote our beliefs.
Everyone is so very busy now that they don’t have time to socialize and relax and that lack of socialization and relaxation is hampering our communication with others.
Do I have a suggestion? No.
Do I know what to do about the situation? No
Do I think that this is something that our Church should be thinking about? Yes
In Christ’s love,
Lynda
Everyone, from the Districts, Conferences, Churches and individual Christians realize that we need to reach out to other people to bring them to Christ and bring them to Church.
I started thinking about the fact that they took a very social couple and got them to market their products during social meetings, parties and get-to-gathers.
Then it dawned on me, today, very few people meet in a relaxed, social atmosphere just to socialize and enjoy each others company. We used to socialize on our front porches, in our communities and neighborhoods, at our social school functions (family fun nights, fund raiser, picnics, square dances, etc.), Church outings to parks, dams, pools, etc. and just neighbors getting together to sit in their front yard and talk. Remember all of the Tupperware parties, the Avon parties, etc.
Our communications have gone from personal to electronic. This lack of personal communication and opportunities for personal communications have made it harder for us to find opportunities to reach out to the non-believers to promote our beliefs.
Everyone is so very busy now that they don’t have time to socialize and relax and that lack of socialization and relaxation is hampering our communication with others.
Do I have a suggestion? No.
Do I know what to do about the situation? No
Do I think that this is something that our Church should be thinking about? Yes
In Christ’s love,
Lynda
Teachers told not to bow heads?
Here is a link to the story about Tennessee school system that has basically outlawed Christians being teachers. A Christian could not hide his or her faith enough to make this school system happy. I hope all Christians profess their faith with no fear. I would hate to see someone deny Christ for a job. God Bless
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