These are two little "weekly inspirations" I found at a friend's website (Thanks, Rob) which you can find here: http://robfoote0.tripod.com/ I thought they were cool, so I'm putting them here too. Hope you enjoy them!!
Sara
The Jars
The preacher placed two identical jars on the table next to the pulpit. He quoted 1 Samuel 16:7 " The Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart."These jars came from the same factory, were made of the same materials, and can hold the same amount. But, they are different he explained.Then he upset one, and it oozed out honey. He turned over the other, and vinegar spilled out. When a jar is upset, whatever is in it comes out.Until the jars were upset, they looked alike. The difference was within, and could not be seen. When they were upset, their contents were revealed.Until we are upset we put on a good front. But when we are upset, we reveal our innermost thoughts, and attitudes, for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.What if someone tipped you over today?What would flow out?Would you reveal the honey of grace, and patience, or the vinegar of anger and sarcasm?Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. (Peter 4:8.)Have a terrific day knowing that the one who upsets you may be just looking for some honey.
We Are All Pumpkins
A lady had recently been baptized. One of her coworkers asked her what it was like to be a Christian. She was caught off guard and didn't know how to answer; but when she looked up, she saw a jack-o'-lantern on the desk and answered: "It's like being a pumpkin."The coworker asked her to explain that one."Well, God picks you from the patch and brings you in and washes off all the dirt on the outside that you got from being around all the other pumpkins. Then he cuts off the top and takes all the yucky stuff out from inside. He removes all those seeds of doubt, hate, greed, etc. Then he carves you a new smiling face and puts His light inside of you to shine for all to see.
2 comments:
Those r really cool... but not as cool as you!!
Thank you for referencing content that was on my website. Thanks for getting the word out about the site. You have definitely woken the neighbors :o). Hope all is well and remember to keep on the bright side.
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