1. Avoid riding in automobiles because they are responsible for 20% of all fatal accidents.
2. Do not stay home because 17% of all accidents occur in the home.
3. Avoid walking on streets or sidewalks because 14% of all accidents occur to pedestrians.
4. Avoid traveling by air, rail, or water because 16% of all accidents involve these forms of transportation.
5. Of the remaining 33%, 32% of all deaths occur in Hospitals. So, above all else, avoid hospitals.
BUT, you will be pleased to learn that only .001% of all deaths occur in worship services in church, and these are usually related to previous physical disorders. Therefore, logic tells us that the safest place for you to be at any given point in time is at church!
And, Bible study is safe too. The percentage of deaths during Bible study is even less.
So, for SAFETY'S sake, attend church, and read your Bible IT COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE!
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Consistency Among Change
1. The Bible will still have all the answers.
2. Prayer will still work.
3. The Holy Spirit will still move.
4. God will still inhabit the praises of His people.
5. There will still be God-anointed preaching.
6. There will still be singing of praise to God.
7. God will still pour out blessings upon His people.
8. There will still be room at the Cross
9. Jesus will still love you.
10. Jesus will still save the lost.
2. Prayer will still work.
3. The Holy Spirit will still move.
4. God will still inhabit the praises of His people.
5. There will still be God-anointed preaching.
6. There will still be singing of praise to God.
7. God will still pour out blessings upon His people.
8. There will still be room at the Cross
9. Jesus will still love you.
10. Jesus will still save the lost.
JELLY BEAN PRAYER
Have you heard the story of the jelly beans?
The black ones are a symbol of our sinful heart, cold and hard not a good start.
The red ones would be, the blood shed for you and me.
The white ones would mean washed white as snow, by the blood of Jesus do you know?
The green ones mean growth for our clean heart, so we can tell others of Jesus, now that's a good start.
The yellow ones would mean streets of gold, like the ones in Heaven, as in the book of Revelation are told.
The purple ones are to mean like the robe He wore, when our sins on the cross He bore.
So the next time you see a bag of jelly beans, you will know what the colors mean.
- Another Version -
* RED is for the blood He gave.* GREEN is for the grass He made.
* YELLOW is for the sun so bright.
* ORANGE is for the edge of night.
* BLACK is for the sins we made.
* WHITE is for the grace He gave.
* PURPLE is for His hour of sorrow.
* PINK is for our new tomorrow.
A bag full of jelly beans colorful and sweet, is a prayer, is a promise, is a very special treat.
-- Authors Unknown
Saturday, August 25, 2012
Practical Rules for Happiness
6 things a guys suggests for happiness
http://joel.is/post/29704334130/6-things-i-do-to-be-consistently-happy
http://joel.is/post/29704334130/6-things-i-do-to-be-consistently-happy
Lectures on various topics
Video talks of thinking by various people
http://keentalks.com/category/religion/
http://keentalks.com/category/religion/
Thursday, July 12, 2012
One person can make a difference.
In December 1983, 11 year old Trevor Ferrell saw a television news report on Philadelphia's inner-city homeless. The young boy couldn't believe people actually lived on the streets. When he questioned his parents, Frank and Janet reluctantly agreed to broaden their son's sheltered horizons - and their own. They left their home in an exclusive suburb and drove downtown. One block past city hall, they spotted an emaciated figure crumpled on a sidewalk grate. While his parents watched a bit apprehensively, Trevor got out of the car and approached the man.
"Sir," he said, "here's a blanket for you." The man stared up at Trevor at first. Then, he softly said, "Thank you, God bless you."
That encounter altered the Ferrells' lives forever. Night after night they drove downtown, trying in small ways to help the street people. They emptied their home of extra blankets, clothing, and dozens of peanut-butter sandwiches. When others learned what they were doing, someone donated a van and volunteers charted nightly food distribution routes. To the Ferrells' surprise, "Trevor's Campaign" had begun.
Young Trevor found himself explaining what they were doing to local media, then to the nation. Pat Robertson, Merv Griffin, Mother Teresa, Ronald Reagan - all wanted to meet the small boy with the big mission. He told them simply, "It's Jesus inside of me that makes me want to do this."
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Saturday, March 24, 2012
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Friday, March 09, 2012
Treasure your relationships
Relationships - of all kinds - are like sand held in your hand.
Held loosely with an open hand,
the sand remains where it is.
The minute you close your hand and squeeze tightly to hold on,
the sand trickles through your fingers.
You may hold on to some of it, but most will be spilled.
A relationship is like that.
Held loosely, with respect and freedom for the other person,
it is likely to remain intact. But hold too tightly, too possessively,
and the relationship slips away and is lost.
''Some of the biggest challenges in relationships come from the fact that most people enter a relationship in order to get something: they're trying to find someone who's going to make them feel good. In reality, the only way a relationship will last is if you see your relationship as a place that you go to give, and not a place that you go to take. ''
~~Anthony Robbins
Held loosely with an open hand,
the sand remains where it is.
The minute you close your hand and squeeze tightly to hold on,
the sand trickles through your fingers.
You may hold on to some of it, but most will be spilled.
A relationship is like that.
Held loosely, with respect and freedom for the other person,
it is likely to remain intact. But hold too tightly, too possessively,
and the relationship slips away and is lost.
''Some of the biggest challenges in relationships come from the fact that most people enter a relationship in order to get something: they're trying to find someone who's going to make them feel good. In reality, the only way a relationship will last is if you see your relationship as a place that you go to give, and not a place that you go to take. ''
~~Anthony Robbins
Monday, February 27, 2012
Atheist or Agnostic
Richard Dawkins who is recognized at a "Big Time" Atheist, admits that he "can't be sure" there is no God.
Go here to read the article.
Go here to read the article.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Wednesday, February 08, 2012
My Name Is Crystal Meth
I destroy homes. I tear families apart.
I take your children, and that’s just the start.
I’m more costly than diamonds, more precious than gold.
The sorrow I bring is a sight to behold.
If you need me, remember I’m easily found.
I live all around you - in school and in town.
I live with the rich. I live with the poor.
I live down the street and maybe next door.
I’m made in a lab, but not like you think.
I can be made under the kitchen sink,
in your child’s closet, and even in the woods.
If this scares you to death well it certainly should.
My power is awesome. Try me and you’ll see.
But if you do, you may never break free.
Just try me once and I might let you go.
But try me twice, and I’ll own your soul.
When I possess you, you’ll steal and you’ll lie.
You do what you have to—just to get high.
The crimes you’ll commit for my narcotic charms
will be worth the pleasure you’ll feel in your arms.
You will lie to your mother. You’ll steal from your dad.
When you see their tears, you should feel sad.
But, you’ll forget your morals and how you were raised.
I’ll be your conscience. I’ll teach you my ways.
I take kids from parents, and parents from kids.
I turn people from God, and separate friends.
I’ll take everything from you, your looks and your pride.
I’ll be with you always—right by your side.
You’ll give up everything - your family, your home,
your friends, and your money. Then you’ll be alone.
I’ll take and take til you have nothing more to give.
When I’m finished with you, you’ll be lucky to live.
If you try me be warned - this is no game.
If given the chance I’ll drive you insane.
I’ll ravish your body. I’ll control your mind.
I’ll own you completely. Your soul will be mine.
The nightmares I’ll give you while lying in bed.
The voices you’ll hear from inside your head.
The sweats, the shakes, and the visions you will see,
I want to you know, are all gifts from me.
By then it’s too late, and you’ll know in your heart,
that you are mine and we shall not part.
You’ll regret that you tried me. They always do.
But, you came to me, not I to you.
You knew this would happen. Many times you were told.
But, you challenged my power, and chose to be bold.
You could have said no, and just walked away.
If you could live that day over, now what would you say?
I’ll be your master. You will be my slave.
I’ll even go with you when you go to your grave.
Now that you have met me, what will you do?
Will you try me or not? It’s all up to you.
I have many names, but there’s one you know best.
I’m sure you’ve heard of me, my name is Crystal Meth.
I can bring you more misery than words can tell.
Come take my hand. Let me lead you to hell.
I take your children, and that’s just the start.
I’m more costly than diamonds, more precious than gold.
The sorrow I bring is a sight to behold.
If you need me, remember I’m easily found.
I live all around you - in school and in town.
I live with the rich. I live with the poor.
I live down the street and maybe next door.
I’m made in a lab, but not like you think.
I can be made under the kitchen sink,
in your child’s closet, and even in the woods.
If this scares you to death well it certainly should.
My power is awesome. Try me and you’ll see.
But if you do, you may never break free.
Just try me once and I might let you go.
But try me twice, and I’ll own your soul.
When I possess you, you’ll steal and you’ll lie.
You do what you have to—just to get high.
The crimes you’ll commit for my narcotic charms
will be worth the pleasure you’ll feel in your arms.
You will lie to your mother. You’ll steal from your dad.
When you see their tears, you should feel sad.
But, you’ll forget your morals and how you were raised.
I’ll be your conscience. I’ll teach you my ways.
I take kids from parents, and parents from kids.
I turn people from God, and separate friends.
I’ll take everything from you, your looks and your pride.
I’ll be with you always—right by your side.
You’ll give up everything - your family, your home,
your friends, and your money. Then you’ll be alone.
I’ll take and take til you have nothing more to give.
When I’m finished with you, you’ll be lucky to live.
If you try me be warned - this is no game.
If given the chance I’ll drive you insane.
I’ll ravish your body. I’ll control your mind.
I’ll own you completely. Your soul will be mine.
The nightmares I’ll give you while lying in bed.
The voices you’ll hear from inside your head.
The sweats, the shakes, and the visions you will see,
I want to you know, are all gifts from me.
By then it’s too late, and you’ll know in your heart,
that you are mine and we shall not part.
You’ll regret that you tried me. They always do.
But, you came to me, not I to you.
You knew this would happen. Many times you were told.
But, you challenged my power, and chose to be bold.
You could have said no, and just walked away.
If you could live that day over, now what would you say?
I’ll be your master. You will be my slave.
I’ll even go with you when you go to your grave.
Now that you have met me, what will you do?
Will you try me or not? It’s all up to you.
I have many names, but there’s one you know best.
I’m sure you’ve heard of me, my name is Crystal Meth.
I can bring you more misery than words can tell.
Come take my hand. Let me lead you to hell.
Friday, February 03, 2012
This Is What True Love is All About
It was a busy morning, approximately 8:30 am, When an elderly gentleman in his 80's, arrived to have stitches removed from his thumb. He stated that he was in a hurry as he had an appointment at 9:00 am. I took his vital signs and had him take a seat, knowing it would be over an hour before someone would to able to see him. I saw him looking at his watch and decided, since I was not busy with another patient, I would evaluate his wound. On exam it was well healed, so I talked to one of the doctors, got the needed supplies to remove his sutures and redress his wound. While taking care of his wound, we began to engage in conversation I asked him if he had a doctor's appointment this morning, as he was in such a hurry. The gentleman told me no, that he needed to go to the nursing home to eat breakfast with his wife. I then inquired as to her health. He told me that she had been there for a while and that she was a victim of Alzheimer Disease.
As we talked, and I finished dressing his wound, I asked if she would be worried if he was a bit late. He replied that she no longer knew who he was, that she had not recognized him in five years now. I was surprised, and asked him. "And you still go every morning, even though she doesn't know who you are?" He smiled as he patted my hand and said. "She doesn't know me, but I still know who she is."
I had to hold back tears as he left, I had goose bumps on my arm, and thought, "That is the kind of love I want in my life."
True love is neither physical, nor romantic. True love is an acceptance of all that is, has been, will be, and will not be.
"The happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the best of everything that comes along their way."
As we talked, and I finished dressing his wound, I asked if she would be worried if he was a bit late. He replied that she no longer knew who he was, that she had not recognized him in five years now. I was surprised, and asked him. "And you still go every morning, even though she doesn't know who you are?" He smiled as he patted my hand and said. "She doesn't know me, but I still know who she is."
I had to hold back tears as he left, I had goose bumps on my arm, and thought, "That is the kind of love I want in my life."
True love is neither physical, nor romantic. True love is an acceptance of all that is, has been, will be, and will not be.
"The happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the best of everything that comes along their way."
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