Spiritual Thoughts

  T here are two lasting bequests we can give our children. One is roots, the other is wings. ~ Hodding Carter F or the promise is for you and your children, and for all who are far off, as many as the Lord our God will call to Himself. ~ Acts 2:29

  A mong the things you can give and still keep are: your word, a smile, and a grateful heart. ~ Zig Ziglar F or what thanks can we render to God for you in return for all the joy with which we rejoice before our God on your account. ~ 1 Thessalonians 3:9

Friday Tale - Promise I n the bulb there is a flower; in the seed, an apple tree; In cocoons, a hidden promise: butterflies will soon be free! In the cold and snow of winter there’s a spring that waits to be, Unrevealed until its season, something God alone can see. There’s a song in every silence, seeking word and melody; There’s a dawn in every darkness, bringing hope to you and me. From the past will come the future; what it holds, a mystery, Unrevealed until its season, something God alone can see. In our end is our beginning; in our time, infinity; In our doubt there is believing; in our life, eternity, In our death, a resurrection; at the last, a victory, Unrevealed until its season, something God alone can see. ~ Natalie Sleeth T ruly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain  of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone;  BUT if it dies, it bears much fruit. ~ John 12:24-25

Friday Tale - Promises I n the bulb there is a flower; in the seed, an apple tree; In cocoons, a hidden promise: butterflies will soon be free! In the cold and snow of winter there’s a spring that waits to be, Unrevealed until its season, something God alone can see. There’s a song in every silence, seeking word and melody; There’s a dawn in every darkness, bringing hope to you and me. From the past will come the future; what it holds, a mystery, Unrevealed until its season, something God alone can see. In our end is our beginning; in our time, infinity; In our doubt there is believing; in our life, eternity, In our death, a resurrection; at the last, a victory, Unrevealed until its season, something God alone can see . ~ Unknown  T herefore do not throw away your confidence,  which has a great reward. For you have need of patience,  so that when you have done the will of God you may receive what is promised.  ~ ...

Friday Tale: Landscape Your life's like a landscape and God has the brush. The work is in progress, He's not in a rush. Each stroke has a purpose, nothing's by chance. To see all His wisdom takes more than a glance. Notice the sunbeams that shine on the dew – Even the clouds can't keep them from view. Look at the pathway that turns at the hill – Its course will reveal what's next in His will. The stream that's flowing with water so blue Is bringing down blessings meant just for you. The trees that are planted close to the stream Will bring forth more fruit than you've ever seen. The bird in the nest with mouth opened wide Is just a reminder that God will provide. Now look at the sheep in the meadow that's near And notice the Shepherd that keeps them from fear. He's brought them to pastures which give forth the best, That cool and refresh, and keep them in rest. The eagle above, that soars o'er the gale Is...

I had rather do and not promise,          than promise and not do. -Arthur Warwick W hat do you think? A man had two sons.    And he went to the first and said,        'Son, go and work in the vineyard today.'            And he answered, "I will not,"               but afterward he changed his mind and went.  And he went to the others on and said the same.       And he answered, "I go, sir," but did not go. Which of the two did the will of his father?   They said, "the first." -Matthew 21:28-31

I n life, as in football, you won't go far unless you know where the goal posts are. Arnold H. Glasgow B y faith Abraham went to live in the land of promise, as in a foreign land.... For he was looking forward to the city that has foundations, whose designer and builder is God. Hebrews 11:9-10

I had rather do and not promise     than promise and not do. - Arthur Warwick Jesus said,   "What do you think? A man had two sons. And he went to the first and said, 'Son, go and work in the vineyard today.' And he answered, 'I will not,' but afterward he changed his mind and went. And he went to the other son and said the same. And he answered, 'I go, sir,' but did not go. Which of the two did the will of his father?" They said, "The first." Matthew 21:28-31

While they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, "Take and eat; this is my body." Then he took the cup, gave thanks and offered it to them, saying, "Drink from it, all of you. This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. I tell you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it anew with you in my Father's kingdom." Matthew 26:26-29 "WHAT the disciples could not know is that even while he encompassed them in this simple memorial, his eyes were lifted beyond them down the years that were to be; towards disciples gathered in caves with Roman soldiers dogging their steps; towards men and women dying in the mountains with his Name upon their lips; towards a faithful remnant struggling to keep the faith in a closing age of folly and darkness. He saw countless disciples down the years and over the world, humble disciples ...