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It's not what you get, but what you give.

October 22nd, 2007 Marc 1 comment

Mother Teresa was an icon of servanthood. On one occasion she was brought face to face with a man who had a rare and horrendous case of terminal cancer. One of the workers had vomited from the stench and could no longer continue. Mother Teresa then stepped in and kindly took over. The patient was mystified. “How can you stand the smell?” asked the patient. Mother Teresa replied, “It’s nothing compared to the pain you must feel.”

Servanthood begins when we move beyond our own comfort to relief the discomfort of another. Too often, we are focused on what we can get out of our acts of service versus what we might deposit in the lives of others. The world measures success by what you gain, causing a never-ending pressure upon our desire to live a Christ-like life. Christ measures success by what you lose for the sake of another. Love will never became true love into you give it away. Life isn’t about what you get, but what you give. Give yourself away today, you just might enjoy it.

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Attitude Adjusters

October 3rd, 2007 Marc 2 comments

Attitude is a powerful tool that either catapults you towards your God-intended destiny or paralyzes you in the pit of despair. One should be mindful of just how they approach every circumstance of life. Here are some attitude adjusters to help you keep your attitude focused in the right direction:

“Don’t let your worries get the best of you. Remember, Moses started out as a basket case.”

Some people are kind, polite, and sweet-spirited – until you try to sit in their pews.

Many folks want to serve God, but only as advisers.

It is easier to preach ten sermons then it is to live one.

The Lord didn’t create anything without a purpose, but mosquitos and gnats come close.

When you get to your wit’s end, you’ll find that God lives there.

People are funny; they want the front of the bus, the middle of the road,and the back of the church.

Opportunity may knock once, but temptation bangs on your front door forever.

Quit griping about your church; if it was perfect, you couldn’t belong.

If the church wants a better pastor, it only needs to pray for the one it has.

God himself does not propose to judge a man until he is dead. So why should you?

Some minds are like concrete, thoroughly mixed up and permanently set.

Peace starts with a smile.

I don’t know why some people change churches; what difference does it make which one you stay home from?

A lot of church members who are singing “Standing on the Promises” are just sitting on the premises.

We were called to be witnesses, not lawyers or judges.

Be ye fishers of men. You catch them – He’ll clean them.

Coincidence is when God chooses to remain anonymous.

Don’t put a question mark where God put a period.

Don’t wait for 6 strong men to take you to church.

Forbidden fruits create many jams.

God doesn’t call the qualified, He qualifies the called.

God grades on the cross, not the curve.

God loves everyone, but he probably prefers “fruits of the spirit” over “religious nuts!”

God promises safe landing, not calm passage.

He, who angers you, controls you!

If God is your co-pilot – swap seats!

Prayer: Don’t give God instructions — just report for duty!

The task ahead of us is never as great as the Power behind us.

The Will of god will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you.

We don’t change the message, the message changes us.

You can tell how big a person is by what it takes to……..Discourage him.

The best mathematical equation I have ever seen: 1 cross + 3 nails = 4 given.

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