Today is the beginning of a whole new chapter of adventure in your life. You have the choice to grab it with both hands and make the most of it or to let it slip you by. You have a world of opportunity waiting to be discovered, a pathway to plot to a brighter futureContinue reading “The Beginning”
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Think and Think Again
Tread carefully with every step Speak lightly into each person’s life Listen attentively to the words of others Think and think again Be patient lest they understand not Be thoughtful in case a hurt is hidden Be understanding of another’s point of view Think and think again Be prayerful before a word is spoken BeContinue reading “Think and Think Again”
In Company
The Christian journey is a journey in company. God the Holy Spirit walks alongside us and God has placed us in families, friendship groups and churches. We are there for one another, to encourage, build up and guide. Will you humble yourself and rely on those God has put around you? Will you also beContinue reading “In Company”
Helpless
It is easy to feel helpless when things around you fall apart. When illness strikes and you don’t have the ability to cure it, when friends hurt and you can’t take the pain away, when terrorists strike and there is nothing you can do. We are, in the most part, helpless, but God is not.Continue reading “Helpless”
Friendship
We were created out of relationship and created for relationship. We were not created to be alone we were created to live with God and with each other. We are to make the very best of each relationship we have. Those we find easy and those that are not so easy. We need to workContinue reading “Friendship”
Friends
Precious and wonderful gifts from God. They come into your life Grab your heart and never let go They lift your spirit They build you up word by word They smooth troubled waters As steel sharpens steel They give you all you need to carry on They are your sustenance for the journey They lightenContinue reading “Friends”
Life is Fragile
Life is fragile. Make the most of every moment. Treasure those who God has given you. Make every encounter a blessing. Forgive quickly. Watch you words carefully. Act even more carefully. Always part on good terms. See the other person’s point of view. Disagree agreeably. Be an encourager. Laugh often. Make people laugh even moreContinue reading “Life is Fragile”
Thank God
It is not right for us to pray for one friend who is sick if we do not also thank God for the multitude of friends who are in good health.
New Year… Same Old
New Year New beginnings New opportunities New challenges New start New difficulties New friends New meetings New worries New …… (fill in the blank) Same Old God Same unconditional love Same never ending grace Same truth Same unfailing mercy Same forgiving Father Same comforting Spirit Same interceding Son
Wealth
If we measure our wealth by our bank balance and our possessions we will always be poor. If, however, we measure it by our family, friends and faith and invest in these things we will be as rich as anyone on earth.