It
has been a while since I have posted on my blog and my intention has
been to continue writing on the last subject regarding CORRUPT
COMMUNICATION; however, since Thanksgiving is coming up, I figured I
would join the vast array of blogs that have or will have articles
about thankfulness (I don't always go against the grain!). I am
simply going to paste two articles that I have written for the church
bulletin. God bless and don't ever stop thanking Him!
(11/03/13)
Often,
in the month of November, we are reminded to be thankful for the
blessings of life. Proverbs 17:22 states,
“A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit
drieth the bones.” It
may be simple, but one thing we can be thankful for is the gift of
laughter. It’s not only proven healthy for the body, but also it is
free of charge! So, I want to give you a funny list of actual
mistakes/typos found in church bulletins across America. Feel free to
laugh and remember to thank the Lord.
2. Low Self-Esteem Support Group will meet Thursday at 7 to 8:30 p.m. Please use the back door.
3. Ushers will eat latecomers.
4. For those of you who have children and don't know it, we have a nursery downstairs.
5. The pastor will preach his farewell message, after which the choir will sing, "Break Forth Into Joy."
6. Due to the Rector's illness, Wednesday's healing services will be discontinued until further notice.
7. Remember in prayer the many who are sick of our church and community.
8. The eighth-graders will be presenting Shakespeare's Hamlet in the church basement on Friday at 7 p.m. The congregation is invited to attend this tragedy.
9. Potluck supper: Prayer and medication to follow.
10. Don't let worry kill you off - let the church help.
11. Pastor is on vacation. Massages can be given to church secretary.
12. The choir invites any member of the congregation who enjoys sinning to join the choir.
13. Weight Watchers will meet at 7 PM. Please use large double door at the side entrance.
14. A new loudspeaker system has been installed in the church. It was given by one of our members in honor of his wife.
(11/10/13)
Last
week we talked about the gift of laughter, but today I would like to
focus on the gift of family. Sadly, we live in a day where there are
many, as stated in 2 Timothy 3:3, who are “without natural
affection.” Literally, they have no love for their family. Often, I
read in the news about domestic disputes which end in tragedy. A
rebellious son takes the life of his mother or a drunken dad
viciously beats his children. Such wickedness is what satan desires,
because peace, love, and joy should always be first experienced in
the home, and if not, all of society will unravel into corruption.
In
today’s society, children are viewed as a burden, an obstacle that
gets in the way of enjoying life to the fullest, but this is not what
the Word of God teaches.
Psalms
127:3 states, “Lo,
children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is
his reward.”
The word “heritage” can also mean “heirloom.” Children are
priceless treasures that God has committed to us, so that we may
raise them up to rejoice in Him. Thank God for children!
Marriage
itself is seen as a prison to escape from rather than a precious
communion worth fighting for. Yet, Proverbs 19:14 reads, “House
and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from
the LORD.” My wife is my cheerleader and my help-meet. I thank
God for her and I can truly say that though our marriage is not
perfect, it is still wonderful nonetheless. Sometimes it is our own
foolish ungratefulness for our spouse that makes marriage seemingly
unbearable.
Someone
once asked me what my hobbies were, as I began to think over the
things I enjoyed doing, most of them consisted of spending time with
my wife and children. I love my family and I am so thankful for them.
Are you thankful for yours?
In
light of all of this, notice what Paul writes in Galatians 6:10, “As
we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men,
especially unto them who are of the household of faith.” We
should praise the Lord not just for our physical family, but also our
spiritual family. Granddad Horton died before I ever got to meet him
and granddad Goff died of a heart attack in 1997. I may see them
again one day, but here on earth I have been given many grandparents
in Christ. I have met many brothers and sisters who didn’t bear the
same last name as me, but they did bear the name of Christ in their
hearts. And for this I praise the Lord!
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