Spiritual Thoughts

  I t is not the difference between people that is the difficulty.  It is the indifference . ~ Unknown  I f a brother or sister is without clothing and in need of daily food, and one of you says to them, "Go in peace, be warmed and be filled, and yet you do not give them what is necessary for their body, what use is that? ~ James 2:15-16

  T he people who make a difference are not the ones with the credentials,  BUT the onces with the concern. ~ Max Lucado B ut a Samaritan,  who was on a journey, came upon him; and when he saw him, he felt compassion, and came to him and bandaged up his wounds, pouring oil and wine on them; and he put him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn and took care of him. On the next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper and said, 'Take care of him; and whatever more you spend, when I return I will repay you.' ~ Luke 10:33

  I f you think you are too small to  make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito. ~ Dalai Lama XIV A nd may the Lord cause you to increase and abound in love for one another, and for all people, just as we also do for you. ~ 1 Thessalonians 3:12

  N ever underestimate the difference you can make in the lives of others.  Step forward, reach out, and help. ~ Pablo T herefore, I the prisoner of the Lord, implore you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing tolerance for one another in love. ~ Ephesians 4:1-2

  W hat counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived.  It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead. ~ Nelson Mandela B e devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor, not lagging behind in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord. ~ Romans 12:10-11

T o make a difference in someone's life, you do not have to be brilliant, rich, beautiful or perfect. You just have to care enough and be there.  ~ Mandy Hale   G od put our bodies together in such a way that even the parts that seem the least important are valuable. He did this to make all parts of the body (believers) work together smoothly, with each part caring about the others. ~ 1 Corinthians 12:24-25 (CEV)

I f you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito.  ~ Dalai Lama XIV   L et no one despise your youth; BUT be an example to them that believe: in word, in manner of life, in love, in faith, in purity. ~ 1 Timothy 4:12

O ne tree can start a forest. One smile can begin a friendship. One hand can lift a soul. One word can frame a goal. One candle can wipe out darkness. One laugh can conquer gloom. One touch can show you care. One life can make a difference. Be that one today. ~ Unknown   A nd we urge you.... encourage the disheartened, help the weak, be patient with everyone. ~ 1 Thessalonians 5:14

  T o make a difference in someone's life, you don't have to be brilliant, rich, beautiful or perfect. You just have to care enough and be there. ~ Mandy Hale   F or I was hungry, and you gave me something to eat; I was thirsty, and you gave me something to drink; I was a stranger, and you invited me in; naked and you clothed me; I was sick and you visited me; I was in prison and you came to me. The King will answer and say to them, "Truly I say to you, to the extent that you did it to one of these brothers of mine, even the list of them, you did it to me." ~ Hebrews 12:1-2

  N ever under estimate the difference you can make in the lives of others. Step forward, reach out, and help. ~ Pablo W e urge you to admonish the unruly, encourage the faint-hearted, help the weak, be patient with everyone. ~ 1 Thessalonians 5:14

Friday Tale - Be That One One  s ong can spark a moment, One flower can wake the dream.   One tree can start a forest, One bird can herald spring.   One smile begins a friendship, One handclasp lifts a soul.   One star can guide a ship at sea, One word can frame the goal.   One vote can change a nation, One sunbeam lights a room.   One candle wipes out darkness, One laugh will conquer gloom.   One step must start each journey, One word must start each prayer.   One hope will raise our spirits, One touch can show you care.   One voice can speak with wisdom, One heart can know what's true.   One life can make the difference, Be that ONE today . ~ Unknown O ne who is gracious to a poor man lends to the LORD and He will repay him for his good deed. ~ Proverbs 19:17  

Friday Tale - You Make a Difference   A high school teacher decided to honor all of her students by telling them the difference they each made. She called each student to the front of the class, one at a time. First she told each of them how they had made a difference to her and the class. Then she presented each of them with a blue ribbon imprinted with gold letters, which read, 'Who I Am Makes a Difference.'   Afterwards the teacher decided to do a class project to see what kind of impact recognition would have on a community. She gave each of the students three more ribbons and instructed them to go out and spread this acknowledgment ceremony. Then they were to follow up on the results, see who honored whom and report back to the class in about a week.   One of the boys in the class went to a junior executive in a nearby company and honored him for helping him with his career planning. He gave him a blue ribbon and put it on his shirt. Then ...

  A ct as if what you do  makes a difference. It does. ~ William James W alk while you have the Light, so that darkness will not overtake you. While you have the Light, believe in the Light, so that you may become sons of Light. ~ John 12:35-36

  Friday Tale - Make a Difference   A man was asked to paint a boat. He brought his paint and brushes and began to paint the boat a bright red, as the owner asked him. While painting, he noticed a small hole in the hull, and quietly repaired it.     When he finished painting, he received his money and left.     The next day, the owner of the boat came to the painter and presented him with a nice check, much higher than the payment for painting.     The painter was surprised and said “You've already paid me for painting the boat, Sir!”     “But this is not for the paint job. It's for repairing the hole in the boat.”     “Ah! But it was such a small service... certainly it's not worth paying me such a high amount for something so insignificant.”     “My dear friend, you do not understand. Let me tell you what happened:    ...

"It's easy to make a buck. It's a lot tougher to make a difference." - Tom Brokaw Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. 1 Corinthians 13:4-8