| | Subject | Date | Text | Author | | Success | 8/2/2004 | "There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work and learning from failure."
| Colin L. Powell (1937- ) |
| The Duck and The Devil | 7/28/2004 |
Duck and the Devil
> >
> > A little boy was visiting his grandparents on their farm. He was
given
> > a slingshot to play with out in the woods. He practiced in the woods,
> > but he could never hit the target. Getting a little discouraged, he
> > headed back for dinner.
> >
> > As he was walking back he saw Grandma's pet duck. Just out of
impulse,
> > he let the slingshot fly, hit the duck square in the head, and killed
> > it. He was shocked and grieved. In a panic, he hid the dead duck in
> > the wood pile, only to see his sister watching! Sally had seen it
all,
> > but she said nothing.
> >
> > After lunch the next day Grandma said, "Sally, let's wash the dishes."
> >
> > But Sally said, "Grandma, Johnny told me he wanted to help in the
> > kitchen."
> >
> > Then she whispered to him, "Remember the duck?" So Johnny did the
dishes.
> >
> > Later that day, Grandpa asked if the children wanted to go fishing and
> > Grandma said, "I'm sorry but I need Sally to help make supper." Sally
> > just smiled and said," Well that's all right because Johnny told me he
> > wanted to help."
> >
> > She whispered again, "Remember the duck?"
> >
> > So Sally went fishing and Johnny stayed to help. After several days
of
> > Johnny doing both his chores and Sally's.....he finally couldn't stand
> > it any longer. He came to Grandma and confessed that he had killed
the
> > duck.
> >
> > Grandma knelt down, gave him a hug, and said, "Sweetheart, I know. You
> > see, I was standing at the window and I saw the whole thing. But
> > because I love you, I forgave you. I was just wondering how long you
> > would let Sally make a slave of you."
> >
> > Thought for the day and every day thereafter...
> >
> > Whatever is in your past, whatever you have done...and the devil keeps
> > throwing it up in your face (lying, debt, fear, hatred, anger,
> > unforgiveness, bitterness, etc.) whatever it is, you need to know that
> > God was standing at the window and He saw the whole thing..... He has
> > seen your whole life. He wants you to know that He loves you and that
> > you are forgiven. He's just wondering how long you will let the devil
> > make a slave of you.
> >
> > The great thing about God is that when you ask for forgiveness, He not
> > only forgives you, but He forgets.....It is by God's Grace and Mercy
> > that we are saved.
> >
> > Go ahead and make the difference in someone's life today. Share this
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| The Doctor |
| Pray | 7/26/2004 | Pray for our youth, they need some help! | Rev Shaw |
| Let God and Let Go | 7/7/2004 | God will supply all of our needs if we
ask it of him.When we ask it,let it go,don`t harp on your request,if God thinks it`s for you he will grant it;
| A Child Of God |
| Doing a great work | 6/29/2004 | To All Of God People
When it seems like you just want to give up somtimes when you feel mistreated or disencouraged by others remeber that god has planes for your life greater than any man can see.
But if you keep doing good works
it will all pay off after while.
| rochelle |
| Beatitudes For The Home | 6/24/2004 |
BLESSED are the husband and wife who continue to be affectionate,
considerate, and loving after the wedding bells have ceased ringing.
BLESSED are the husband and wife who are as polite and courteous to one
another as they are to their friends.
BLESSED are they who have a sense of humor, for this attribute will be
a
handy shock absorber.
BLESSED are they who love their mates more than any other person in the
world and who joyfully fulfill their marriage vows of lifetime of
fidelity
and mutual helpfulness to one another.
BLESSED are they who attain parenthood, for children are a heritage of
the
LORD.
BLESSED are they who remember to thank God for their food before they
partake of it, and who set apart some time each day for the reading of
the
Bible and for prayer.
BLESSED are those mates who never speak loudly to one another and who
make
their home a place where seldom is heard a discouraging word.
BLESSED are the husband and wife who faithfully attend the worship
service
of the church and who work together in the church for the advancement
of
Christ's Kingdom.
BLESSED are the husband and wife who can work out problems of
adjustments
without interference from relatives.
BLESSED is the couple who has a complete understanding about financial
matters and who has worked out a good partnership with all money under
the
control of both.
BLESSED are the husband and wife who humbly dedicate their lives and
their
home to Christ and who practice the teachings of Christ in the home by
being unselfish, loyal, and loving.
| Author Unknown |
| YOU SAY GOD SAYS | 6/21/2004 | You say: "It's impossible"
God says: All things are possible (Luke 18:27)
You say: "I'm too tired"
God says: I will give you rest
(Matthew 11:28-30)
You say: "Nobody really loves me"
God says: I love you
(John 3:16 & John 3:34)
You say: "I can't go on"
God says: My grace is sufficient
(II Corinthians 12:9 & Psalm 91:15)
You say: "I can't figure things out"
God says: I will direct your steps
(Proverbs 3:5-6)
You say: "I can't do it"
God says: You can do all things
(Philippians 4:13)
You say: "I'm not able"
God says: I am able
(II Corinthians 9:8)
You say: "It's not worth it"
God says: It will be worth it
(Roman 8:28)
You say: "I can't forgive myself"
God says: I Forgive you
(I John 1:9 & Romans 8:1)
You say: "I can't manage"
God says: I will supply all your needs
(Philippians 4:19)
You say: "I'm afraid"
God says: I have not given you a spirit of fear
(II Timothy 1:7)
You say: "I'm always worried and frustrated"
God says: Cast all your cares on ME
(I Peter 5:7)
You say: "I don't have enough faith"
God says: I've given everyone a measure of faith
(Romans 12:3)
You say: "I'm not smart enough"
God says: I give you wisdom
(I Corinthians 1:30)
You say: "I feel all alone"
God says: I will never leave you or forsake you
(Hebrews 13:5)
| A C F |
| Hold Your Head High | 6/17/2004 | Hold Your Head High
Standing for what you believe in regardless of the odds against you,
and the pressure that tears at your resistance
....is Courage.
Keeping a smile on your face when inside you feel like dying,
for the sake of supporting others
....is Strength.
Stopping at nothing and doing what's in your
heart that you know is right
....is Determination.
Doing more than is expected, to make another's life a little more
bearable,
without uttering a single complaint
....is Compassion.
Helping a friend in need, no matter the time or effort,
to the best of your ability
....is Loyalty.
Holding your head high
And being the best you know you can be when life
seems to fall apart at your feet,
Facing each difficulty with the confidence that
time will bring you better tomorrows,
And never giving up...
...is Confidence.
Hold your head high
and make your life better every day!
| S J W |
| Positive Words | 6/14/2004 | Keep your head up God loves you i might be ugly,broke,i'am still perfect can smile.keep the dream a live practice make perfect i was lost but now found.jesus is on the main line tell him what you want emergency numbers to call on jesus.Jer:33Vs.3. | dburns7522003@yahoo.com |
| Positive Words | 6/14/2004 | Keep your head up God loves you i might be ugly,broke,i'am still perfect can smile.keep the dream a live practice make perfect i was lost but now found.jesus is on the main line tell him what you want emergency numbers to call on jesus.Jer:33Vs.3. | dburns7522003@yahoo.com |
| storm | 6/14/2004 | | |
| WHY GO TO CHURCH? | 6/11/2004 | 1. It is an _Expression of our Love for God.
2. It builds up our Spiritual Strength.
3. It brings a special visitation of the Lord’s Presence.
4. It provides fellowship with other Christians.
5. It is an act of obedience to God.
6. It provides accountability to spiritual leadership.
7. It combines our spiritual strength in prayer.
8. It honors the Lords's Day.
We are not to forsake assembling together. Jesus said: "Where two or three gather together in my name I will be in the mist of them."
We are to be a part of a church fellowship. We are to submit to the authority of spiritual leaders, within the boundaries of God’s Word.
You cannot live as good a Christian life if you do not attend and participate in a local Christian church.
The Bible indicates that agreement in prayer with other believers has special favor with God.
| Lena |
| Miracles | 6/11/2004 | I don't believe in miracles. I rely on them.
Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we are here we might as well dance. | 83 year old lady |
| 5 ways God gets our attention: | 6/9/2004 |
1. A Restless Spirit - One of the simplest ways God
can get our attention is to make us restless.We may be
going about our lives when a restlessness begins to
stir within our spirits. We can't put a finger on it;
we don't know why it is there; we can't identify it;
we don't even know exactly what is happening-but we
have an uneasiness in our hearts. When such a time
comes, the wise thing to do is to stop and ask the
Lord what he is trying to say...When you become
restless in your spirit, don't run. Simply stop and
listen to the voice of God.
2. A Word From Others -A second way God gets our
attention is speaking to us through others. However,
we must be extremely careful in this regard, for
sometimes others, no matter how well intentioned, can
lead us astray...Therefore, while we surely know God
speaks through other people, we must carefully examine
both message and messenger...[God] has the power to
place a burden upon someone else to say a word to us,
even when the message doesn't appear logical at all.
3. Blessings - God sometimes speaks to us through
blessing us in unusual ways. God can use unusual,
abundant blessings to gain our attention. The
blessings may be spiritual or financial, or they may
have something to do with the home or a
vocation.Whatever they are, God just seems to pile
them upon us. God can't use that method on everyone,
because selfish people would get more independent,
more self-centered, and more self-seeking and would
totally ignore God. But He does get our attention by
blessing us because the motive behind each of His
methods is His love for us.
4. Unanswered Prayer - When a particularly urgent need
arises and those needs are not answered, God has our
complete attention...God's Word indicates there are
reasons why some [prayers] are not answered - asking
for the wrong reasons (James 4:3), disobedience (I
John 3:22), asking outside of the will of God (I John
5:14), among others. We should ask God if any of these
problems have affected us.
According to 1 Peter 3:7, unanswered or unfruitful
prayer can even stem from insensitivity in a marriage
relationship. Peter stated that a husband's prayers
are "hindered" if he isn't loving his wife as he
should.
At times God refuses to answer our prayers because He
knows that he He answers them, we will stray further
off base...Closed doors to prayer may sometimes be a
sign of God's hand working to redirect our focus to
another needful area of our lives.
Disappointment: Sometimes the greatest disappointments
in life are God's attention-getters. For example, it
may well be that God in His loving plan reached down
and stopped the wrong marriage and the disappointment
got your attention. Otherwise, you might have
continued doing what you thought was right, rather
than doing the will of God.
We frequently have the tendency to blame God for our
disappointments, making Him the object of our
anger...The wise response when disappointment comes is
always to ask God what He is trying to teach us and
then respond to our disappointment with new insight
into God's plans and purposes.
5. Unusual Circumstances - This method often causes
us to turn our eyes and hearts to God. An example is
the story of Moses and the burning bush. [Charles
Stanley believes] there is no such thing as an
accident in the life of a child of God. There are some
things God may allow. There are some things that God
sends. These are attention-getters...You can ask God
what He is trying to teach you. Try to get God's
perspective.
Failure: When God has blessed us spiritually or
financially, when God has done something super in our
lives, that is the time for us to thank and praise
him, because following great blessings is the time for
failure. It is just then that we must be
ultrasensitive to the voice of God, because all too
often, we become proud and egotistical and ruin God's
purpose in blessing us. As a result, He lets failure
come.
There is a vast difference between failing and being a
failure. A failure in a given incident could prove to
be the greatest stepping-stone to success in our lives
if we are wise enough in the midst of failure to give
our attention to God. We must be willing to
acknowledge our mistakes, tell God we blew it, and
thank Him at the same time for gaining our
wholehearted attention. Failing does not make us
failures, but failing and then responding properly can
pave the way to future victories.
Financial Collapse: Sometimes to get our attention,
God dries up our finances. For the average man, this
is often the toughest way for God to get his
attention. Yet the believer's response is often
faulty. He thinks if he tithes, God will not shrivel
up his finances. However, if anyone tithes and
deliberately disobeys God, God certainly uses monetary
woes to make that person seek His face.
God did not contradict His word either when He said
through Paul, "My God will supply all your needs
according to His riches and glory in Christ Jesus." He
knows our greatest need is to listen to Him. That is
far more important to God than any material gain. For
people I (Charles Stanley) know whose finances God
devastated, these interventions forced them to face
critical issues in their spiritual walk.
The issue is not how much money God does or does not
take away. The issue is the means God used to get our
attention.
Tragedy: Tragedy is sometimes a circumstantial method
by which God gains our attention. We can't always
view tragedy is a person's life as a sign of God's
disapproval, but we should look at every tragic
situation through a spiritual filter. Though that is a
difficult assignment, people such as Joni Eareckson
Tada are living evidence of God's sovereign design in
calamity.
Sickness and Affliction: For example, God secured the
attention of Saul of Tarsus on the Damascus Road by
knocking him to the ground and blinding his eyes. God
will often use an illness to cause us to examine our
lives.
God doesn't use the same methods on everyone. He knows
exactly what it takes in your life to get your
attention - a restless spirit, a word from others,
blessings, unanswered prayer, or unusual
circumstances. He may use one today, and then He will
employ a different one three weeks from now, something
else months away, or an entirely different strategy
two years from today.
What is important is that God cares enough to employ
various methods to cause us to stop and listen to what
He is saying. He is not about to let us walk into an
open manhole without giving us clearly discernible
danger signals. He is out to give us specific guidance
and help us move into His wonderful plans and purposes
for our lives.
He will not let us wander aimlessly through the
snarled interchanges of everyday life without pointing
us to the appropriate signposts He has already
erected. He does so by gently speaking to us. [We then
have a choice as to whether we are willing to follow
Him].
Our problem is not that we doubt God's ability and
desire to communicate, but we are all too easily
stumped as to how to identify His voice. "
God bless,
| Charles Stanley |
| I CAN | 6/3/2004 | If I let Him,He will
I can do ALL things
I can get the job I love to do
I can have a lifetime partner I desire
I can own a beautiful home
If I let Him,He will
I can treat other the way I want to be treated
I can forgive the He do
I can love more unconditional
I can live rich like a Queen/King
If I let Him,He will
I can brush off the hatefullness of my brother
I can love the co-worker who is cruel to me
I can love my brother/sister in spite of their mean hearts
I can the man in my life when cheats on me
If I let Him,He will
I can treat the boss with kindness that works me for pennies
I can keep my head up when loneliness is my closest partner
I can keep holding on when all doors close in my face
If I let Him, He will!!!
| Yvonne L. Estes |
| WHEN YOU THOUGHT I WASN'T LOOKING! | 6/1/2004 | A message every adult should read, because children
>are watching you and doing as you do, not as you
>say.
>
>When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you hang my
>first painting on the refrigerator, and I
>immediately wanted to paint another one.
>
>When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you feed a
>stray cat, and I learned that it was good to be kind
>to animals.
>
>When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you make my
>favorite cake for me, and I learned that the little
>things can be the special things in life.
>
>When you thought I wasn't looking I heard you say a
>prayer, and I knew there is a God I could always
>talk to, and I learned to trust in God.
>
>
>
>When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you make a
>meal and take it to a friend who was sick, and I
>learned that we all have to help take care of each other.
>
>When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you give of
>your time and money to help people who had nothing,
>and I learned that those who have something should
>give to those who don't.
>
>When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you take
>care of our house and everyone in it, and I learned
>we have to take care of what we are given.
>
>When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw how you
>handled your responsibilities, even when you didn't
>feel good, and I learned that I would have to be
>responsible when I grow up.
>
>
>
>When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw tears come
>from your eyes, and I learned that sometimes things
>hurt, but it's all right to cry.
>
>
>
>When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw that you
>cared, and I wanted to be everything that I could be.
>
>When you thought I wasn't looking, I learned most of
>life's lessons that I need to know to be a good and
>productive person when I grow up.
>
> When you thought I wasn't looking, I looked at you
>and wanted to say, "Thanks for all the things I saw
>when you thought I wasn't looking." | (Written by a former child) |
| 15 Things You Probably | 5/31/2004 | 15 Things You Probably
Never Knew or Thought About
1. At least 5 people in this world love you so much they would die for you.
2. At least 15 people in this world love you in some way.
3. The only reason anyone would ever hate 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.
5. Every night, SOMEONE thinks about you before they go to sleep.
6. You mean the world to someone.
7. If not for you, someone may not be living.
8. You are special and unique.
9. Someone that you don't even know exists loves you.
10. When you make the biggest mistake ever, something good comes from it.
11. When you think the world has turned its back on you, take a look: you most likely turned your back on the world.
12. When you think you have no chance of getting what you want, you probably won't get it, but if you believe in yourself, probably, sooner or later, you will get it.
13. Always remember the compliments you received. Forget about the rude remarks.
14. Always tell someone how you feel about them; you will feel much better when they know.
15. If you have a great friend, take the time to let them know that they are great.
A Minute
They say it takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to appreciate them, a day to love them, but then an entire life to forget them. | Doctor |
| Teachers | 5/19/2004 | After being interviewed by the school administration, the eager
teaching
prospect said: "Let me see if I've got this right. You want me to go
into
that room with all those kids and fill their every waking moment with a
love for learning." And I'm supposed to >instill a sense of pride in
their
ethnicity, modify their disruptive >behavior, observe them for signs of
abuse and even censor their T-shirt messages and dress habits. You
want
me to wage a war on drugs and sexually transmitted diseases, check
their
backpacks for weapons of mass destruction, and raise their self-esteem.
You want me to teach them patriotism, good citizenship, sportsmanship,
and
fair play, how and where to register to vote, how to balance a
checkbook,
and how to apply for a job. I am to check their heads for lice,
maintain a
safe environment, recognize signs of antisocial behavior, offer advice,
write letters of recommendation for student employment and
scholarships,
encourage respect for their elders and future employers. And I am to
communicate regularly with the parents by letter, telephone,
newsletter,
and report card. All of this I am to do with just a piece of chalk, a
computer, a few books, a bulletin board, and a big smile AND on a
starting
salary that >qualifies my family for food stamps! You want me to do
all of
this, and you expect me NOT TO PRAY?" | ~Teacher Unknown |
| ... | 5/15/2004 | They say it takes a minute to find a special person...an hour to appreciate them...a day to love them...BUT an entire lifetime to forget them!
| T |
| Just because | 5/5/2004 | Just because no one has been
fortunate enough to realize
what a gold mine you are, doesn`t mean you shine any less.
Just because no one has been smart enough to figure out
that you can`t be topped, doesn`t stop you from being the best.
Just because no one has come along to share your life,
doesn`t mean that day isn`t coming
Just because no one has made this race worthwhile, doesn`t
give you permission to stop running.
Just because no one has realized how much of an awesome
woman you are, doesn`t mean they can affect your femininity.
Just because no one has shown up who can love you on your
level, doesn`t mean you have to sink to theirs.
Just because you deserve the very best there is, doesn`t
mean that life is always fair.
Just because God is still preparing your king, doesn`t
mean that you`re not already a Queen.
Just because your situation doesn`t seem to be progressing
right now, doesn`t mean you need to change a thing.
Keep shining, Keep running, Keep hoping, Keep praying,
Keep being exactly what you are already . . COMPLETE!!
| Doctor |
| Wish we could send it to the entire world! | 5/4/2004 | Wish we could send it to the entire world! So, the best place to start is with your web site!
1. The best way to get even is to forget...
2. Feed your faith and your doubts will starve to death...
3. God wants spiritual fruit, not religious nuts.
4. Some folks wear their halos much too tight...
5. Some marriages are made in heaven, but they ALL have to be maintained on earth....
6. Unless you can create the WHOLE universe in 5 days, Then perhaps giving "advice" to God, isn't such a good idea!
7. Sorrow looks back, worry looks around, and faith looks up...
8. Standing in the middle of the road is dangerous. You will get knocked down by the traffic from both ways.
9. Words are windows to the heart.
10. A skeptic is a person who when he sees the handwriting on the wall, claims it's a forgery.
11. It isn't difficult to make a mountain out of a molehill, just add little dirt.
12. A successful marriage isn't finding the right person; it's being the right person.
13. The mighty oak tree was once a little nut that held its ground.
14. Too many people offer God prayers with claw marks all over them.
15. The tongue must be heavy, indeed, because so few people can hold it.
16. To forgive is to set the prisoner free and then discover the prisoner was you.
17. You have to wonder about humans, they think God is dead and Elvis is alive!
18. It's all right to sit on your pity pot every now and again. But, just be sure to flush when you are done.
19. You'll notice that a turtle only makes progress when it sticks out its neck...
20. If the grass is greener on the other side of the fence, you can bet the water bill is higher.
| CW |
| ... | 5/1/2004 | The trouble with "stetching the truth" is that its apt to snap back. | Tweety |
| BJ | 4/28/2004 | It is so very wonderful to tune in to KKDA and hear somethang positive about our young Afrikan warriors. Everytime I hear your name, it's associated with a positive. Thanks to the You in You. The sky is the limited. The eyes of Texas are upon You! Keep up the great work. | Lady Nelson |
| Whispers | 4/28/2004 | The man whispered, "God, speak to me" >and a meadowlark sang. > > > > > >But, the man did not hear. > >So the man yelled, "God, speak to me" >and the thunder rolled across the sky. > >But, the man did not listen. > >The man looked around and said, >"God let me see you." >And a star shined brightly. > >But the man did not see. > >And, the man shouted, >"God show me a miracle." >And, a life was born. > > > >But, the man did not notice. > >So, the man cried out in despair, >"Touch me God, and let me know you are here." > >Whereupon, God reached down and touched the man. >But, the man brushed the butterfly away ............... > >and walked on. > >I found this to be a great reminder that God is always around us in the >little and simple things that we take for granted...even in our >electronic age > >So I would like to add one more: > >The man cried, >"God, I need your help!" >And an e-mail arrived reaching out with good news and encouragement. > >But, the man deleted it and continued crying ............... > >Don't miss out on a blessing >because it isn't pac! kaged th e way that you expect. > >My instructions were to send this to people that I wanted God to bless > >And I picked you. | Lady Nelson |
| BJ Johnson | 4/28/2004 | Congratulations to the Johnson Family for being there for BJ. I know you are soo proud of your son! Well, I am soo proud of you for being such great parents, as well as, great people. | Annie Edwards |
| THE COMPANY YOU KEEP" | 4/27/2004 | THE COMPANY YOU KEEP"
It Is Better To Be Alone, Than In The Wrong Company. Tell me who your best friends are, and I will tell you who you are. If you run with wolves, you will learn how to howl. But, if you associate with eagles, you will learn how to soar to great heights. "A mirror reflects a man's face, but what he is really like is shown by the kind of friends he chooses." The simple but true fact of life is that you become like those whom you closely associate, for the good and the bad. The less you associate with some people, the more your life will improve. Any time you tolerate mediocrity in others, it increases your mediocrity. An important attribute in successful people is their impatience with negative thinking and negative acting people. As you grow, your associates will change. Some of your friends will not want you to go on. They will want you to stay where they are. Friends that don't help you climb will want you to crawl. Your friends will stretch your vision or choke your dream. Those that don't increase you will eventually decrease you. Consider this:
Never receive counsel from unproductive people.
Never discuss your problems with someone incapable contributing to the solution.
Because those who never succeed themselves are always first to tell you how not everyone has a right to speak into your life. You are certain to get the worst of the bargain when you exchange ideas with the wrong person. Don't follow anyone who's not going anywhere. With some people you spend an evening, with others, you invest in it. Be careful where you stop to inquire for directions along the road of life. Wise is the person who fortifies his life with the right friendships.
| unk |
| My father's timely advice | 4/19/2004 | In the '70's, my father would always say "Don't trade four for forty". (Four years of college for forty years of hard labor).
I didn't listen, so sign me | 25 years into hard labor |
| My father's timely advice | 4/19/2004 | | |
| Don't stop | 4/19/2004 | When a task is once begun, never stop til it is done.
Be the task great or small, do it well or not at all! | Bigmama |
| ... | 4/13/2004 | "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose." | Tweety |
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