Bernard Baruch "Vote for the man who promises least; he'll be the least disappointing."
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Peter Drucker "The best way to predict the future is to create it."
Daily Bible Verse (NIV)
TNIV Scripture for Saturday, May 17, 2008 [John 3:3-8] Jesus replied, 'Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God without being born again. ' 'How can anyone be born when they are old?' Nicodemus asked. 'Surely they cannot enter a second time into their mother's womb to be born!' Jesus answered, 'Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God without being born of water and the Spirit. Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit. You should not be surprised at my saying, 'You must be born again.' The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.' John 3:3-8 TNIV Bible
What a great place Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory was. Remember the magic spell it cast over you on your first visit, Skipper? I do, and I didn't mind the trip up the tube at all.
Join us for a Month of Chocolate Recipes from The Church Ladie!
Jesus said, "So do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring worries of its own. Today's trouble is enough for today." ( Matthew 6:34 NRSV)
Do you know why many people worry? Worry is a substitute for faith. Worry does for some people what faith does for others. Have you heard anybody say, "Don't tell me it doesn't help to worry. Most of the things I worry about never happen!" They really mean it. Some people are genuinely concerned that if they fail to worry, that which they fear will happen.
In a Peanuts cartoon, Linus was talking to Charlie Brown and observed: "I guess it's wrong always to be worrying about tomorrow. Maybe we should think only about today." Charlie Brown replied, "No, that's giving up. I'm still hoping that yesterday will get better."
What we need to is to focus our attention on the things that are really important, our families, for example. Many of us are more fortunate that we deserve with our families. We've got great kids though they may get on our nerves from time to time. Weather or not they still live at home. I know I am very thankful for Matt and Michele. They have been a real blessing to me. In this great country we live in, we have plenty to eat. We may not live in Beverly Hills or the Trump Tower, but our house is warm and full of God's grace. And most important, we need to focus on our relationship with God through Jesus Christ.
Jesus calls us to focus on what is really important.
Dear Jesus, what a blessing you have been to me. May I share it by not worrying. Amen.
HER SISTERS WILL LOVE HER AS I KNOW YOU WILL TOO. ALSO CONGRATULATIONS TO MOM AND DAD.
ISN'T GOD GOOD???
Skipper
Greg - Yesterday
Congratulations to you Skipper as well. God has blessed The Church Ladie when He blessed us with you. Thank you for your service to us and for our Father. I love all you have done and are still doing.
Greg
Skipper - Yesterday
HAPPY BIRTHDAY GREG! WE DID IT!! OUR FIRST YEAR. IT'S WONDERFUL WORKING WITH YOU... GOD BLESS YOU MY DEAR.
SKIPPER
Skipper - Apr 30, 2008
"Welcome Shirley"..... another good ol' Missourian. Ev Howland