Spiritual Thoughts

Friday Tale - Gift of Sound A s  a teacher and trainer, I had always found immense joy in sharing knowledge and helping others learn. However, my passion was gradually overshadowed by the relentless loss of my hearing. The classroom, once filled with lively conversations and laughter, had turned into a world of muffled words and isolation. I began to withdraw, aching for the days when I could connect with my students and colleagues without the barrier of deafness.   Realizing that I couldn't continue down this path of self-imposed silence, I decided to seek help. I made an appointment with a company that offered a solution – borrowing a pair of hearing aids. The moment I put them on, I was overwhelmed with emotion. The world came alive again; I could hear the rustle of leaves, the laughter of children, and the whispered secrets of my students. These hearing aids were a lifeline, a chance to rekindle my passion for teaching and connecting with others.   The only problem wa...

  Friday Tale - Some Wonderful Gifts of Love   ·       Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully. ·       When you say, "I love you", mean it. ·        When you say, "I'm sorry", look the person in the eye. ·        Believe in love at first sight. ·        Love deeply and passionately. You might get hurt but it's the only way to live life completely. ·         In disagreements, fight fairly. No name-calling. ·        Talk slowly but think quickly. ·        Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk. ·       When you lose, don't lose the lesson. ·        Don't let a little dispute injure a great friendship. ·        When you realize you've made a mis...

T he greatest gift of all is free. Jesus is God's gift to all who will accept him. ~ Unknown   F or the wages of sin is death, BUT, the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. ~ Romans 6:23

  I t is one of the greatest gifts  you can give yourself, to forgive. ~ Maya Angelou   W henever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father who is in heaven will also forgive you your transgressions. ~ Mark 11:25

  I n my life I've learned that true happiness comes from giving. Helping others along the way makes you evaluate who you are. I think that love is what we're all searching for. I have not come across anyone who didn't become a better person through love. ~ Marla Gibbs T hanks be to God for His  inexpressible gift! ~ 2 Corinthians 9:15

  Gift Suggestions: T o your enemy, forgiveness. To an opponent, patience. To a friend, your heart. To a customer, kind service. To all, kindness. To every child, a good example. To God, trust and thanks. ~ Oren Arnold (amended)   F or the wages of sin is death, BUT the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. ~ Romans 6:23

A New Year is God's gift: In the joyful moments - thank Him. In the busy moments - remember Him. In the trying moments - trust Him. In the quiet moments - praise Him. -Roy Lessin  Thanks be to God for     His inexpressible gift! -2 Corinthians 9:15 

Gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder. -G.K. Chesterson Thanks be to God for His inexpressible gift! 2 Corinthians 9:15

   The failure to be perfect does not           mean you are not a success; it is giving your best that helps you          to understand the joy of receiving. Fran Tarkenton Already the one who reaps is receiving wages      and gathering fruit for eternal life, so that sower and reaper may rejoice together. John 4:36

Gift suggestions :            To your enemy, forgiveness. To an opponent, tolerance.           To a friend, your heart. To a customer, service.            To all, charity (love). To every child, a good example. - Oren Arnold For the wages of sin is death,          but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23

All the gold in the world has no significance.      That which is lasting are the thoughtful acts   which we do for our fellow man. Adolfo Prieto Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift! 2 Corinthians 9:15

Each day comes bearing its own gifts. Untie the ribbons. - Ruth Ann Schabacker Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights…. Of His own will He brought us forth by the word of truth, that we might be a kind of first fruits of His creatures. James 1:17-18

What we are is God's gift to us. What we become is our gift to God. ~Eleanor Powell ….God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. He who has the Son has life…. 1 John 5:11-12