Archive for September, 2008

“Your rod and your staff, they comfort me”. Psalm 23:4

Monday, September 29th, 2008

 
Shepherds used to use a tall staff with a crook neck for caring for their sheep. They could slip the crook end around a lamb that had wandered off and fallen into a ditch, and lift it out to safety and comfort.  At other times the shepherd would use his staff to deftly prod a [...]

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Church from the point of view of an outsider

Monday, September 29th, 2008

 
Readers of the Baptist Times may remember an article by Malc Halliday, a Minister on sabbatical leave. As he walked into someone else’s church one Sunday morning he had opportunity to see how other people spent their Sunday mornings and he wondered “Why would these people want to come to church?”. The question stayed with [...]

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What kind of Tater are you?

Monday, September 29th, 2008

 
Some people are very bossy and like to tell others what to do, but don’t want to soil their own hands.  They are called “Dick Taters.”
 
Some people never seem motivated to participate, but are just content to watch while others do the work.  They are called “Speck Taters.”
 
Some people never do anything to help, but [...]

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Recipe for happiness

Friday, September 19th, 2008

 
Take a heaping cup of PATIENCE
And a big heartful of LOVE
Add two handfuls of GENEROSITY
To all of the above.
Then blend in a dash of LAUGHTER
And some UNDERSTANDING too;
Sprinkle generously with KINDNESS
And MEMORIES old and new.
Add a lot of FAITH and mix well
To make it rich and sweet
And enjoy a heaping portion
With everyone you meet.

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