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Kids & Television
A fifth grade teacher in a Christian school asked her class to watch TV commercials and see if
they could use them in some way to communicate ideas about God. Here are some of the results:
God is like BAYER ASPIRIN - He works miracles.
God is like HALLMARK CARDS - He cares enough to send His very best.
God is like ALLSTATE - You're in good hands with Him.
God is like DIAL SOAP - aren't you glad you have Him? Don't you wish everybody did?
God is like the U.S. POST OFFICE - Neither rain, nor snow, nor sleet nor ice will keep Him from
His appointed Destination.
God is like BOUNTY - He's the quicker picker-upper...can handle tough jobs.. and He won't fall apart on you.
If you stand on the Word, you do not stand with the world - Vance Havner
Catch on fire with enthusiasm and people will come for miles to watch you burn - John Wesley
Pray as if it is all up to God; work as if it's all up to you - Unknown
People often say that motivation doesn't last. Neither does bathing -
that's why we recommend it daily - Zig Ziglar
The nearer to heaven in hopes, the farther from earth in desires - Willian Gurnall
The best moments of a Christian's life is his last one, because it is the one that is
nearest heaven - Charles Spurgeon
Satan did not tempt Adam and Eve to steal, lie, gossip, kill or commit adultery.
He tempted them to live independent of God.
10 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD LOVE YOUR CHURCH
1. It Glorifies God - I Corinthians 10:31
It is clear that God loves His church, and when we love the things He loves, it brings Him honor and glory.
2. It Shows Faithfulness to Scripture - Mark 12:30-31
Loving God and one another are not optional. When we obey His commands, it reveals our desire to be faithful
to His Word.
3. It is a Great Witness to the World - John 13:35
The world is watching the church! In all the church does (programs, fellowship, business meetings, etc.) there
should be genuine Christian love.
4. It Unifies the Body of Christ - Psalm 133:1
The members of God's family should love and submit to one another for the sake of unity.
5. It Creates an atmosphere of vibrant and meaningful worship - Psalm 95:1-2, 6-7
Notice the use of "us" in these verses. When love and unity are present, it makes the worship environment
more powerful and substantial.
6. It brings proper and rightful edification - II Thessalonians 1:3-4
The Thessalonians loved one another. That love led to powerful words of encouragement. Christian love leads
to edification and healthy pride.
7. It promotes genuines cares and concern among the Body of Christ - I Thessalonians 3:1-2
When you genuinely love someone, you take time to care for and minister to them.
8. It fosters church growth - Ephesians 5:2
People want to be in a place that they are loved. They want to know that, no matter what, someone will listen
to them, care for them and share the truth of God's word with them. When true, biblical love is present, there
is a difference in the air of your church.
9. It breeds excitement - Psalm 122:1
No one wants to attend a lifelss and cold church. WHen love and a healthy sense of pride are present, people
will want to be there.
10. It puts the focus where it belongs - Phillippians 2:3-5
The focus of the church should be on the Lord and other people, not on ourselves. It's easy to focus on the
wrong things: selfish, agendas, personal preferences, prideful ideas, etc., when the true focus needs to be on
the Lord and others. The church should be a place marked by grace and truth, where we accept people as they
are, but tell them like it is. Love never waters down the truth, but embraces truth and genuinely flows from it.
Is prayer your steering wheel or your spare tire? - CORRIE TEN BOOM
The Christian life is not a playground: it's a battleground - WARREN WIERSBE
You can't get second things by putting them first: you can get second things only by putting first things
first - C.S. LEWIS
Keep Jesus Christ in your hearts, and you will recognize His face in every human being - JOHN PAUL II
When you find yourself making plans for your life, remember to first find out where God would have you go a nd then map out your next move according to His will.
A lost motorist asked a farmer for directions.
"Where is the main highway to Tulsa?"
"I don't know."
"Well, where is the highway to Muskogee?"
"I don't know."
"Where does this highway go?"
"I don't know."
"You don't know much do you?"
"No, but I ain't lost."
An elderly woman died last month. Having never married, she requested no male pallbearers. In her handwritten instructions for her memorial service, she wrote, "They wouldn't take me out while I was alive, I don't want them to take me out when I am dead!"
The wisdom of the flesh is always exclaiming against the mysteries of God - JOHN CALVIN
A grudge is like a baby: it has to be nursed if it's going to survive - JOHN ORTBERG
Fear knocked at the door: Faith answered and no one was there - UNKNOWN
Our prayers lay the track down on which God's power can come. Like a mighty locomotive, His power is irresistable, but it cannot reach us without rails - WATCHMAN NEE
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