by Inspiration | Sep 10, 2022 | Relationship, Archives, Featured
One day, a poor boy, who was selling goods from door to door to pay his way through school, found he had only one thin dime left; and he was… One day, a poor boy, who was selling goods from door to door to pay his way through school, found he had only one thin dime left; and he was hungry. He decided he would ask for a meal at the next house. However, he lost his nerve when a lovely young woman opened the door. Instead of a meal he asked for a drink of water. She thought he looked hungry so she brought him a large glass of milk. He drank it slowly, and then asked, “How much do I owe you?” “You don’t owe me anything,” she replied. “Mother has taught us never to accept pay for a kindness.” He said, “Then I thank you from my heart.” As Howard Kelly left that house, he not only felt stronger physically, but his faith in God and man was also strengthened, as he had been ready to give up and quit before then. Years later that young woman became critically ill. The local doctors were baffled. They finally sent her to the big city, where they called in specialists to study her rare disease. Dr. Howard Kelly was called
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by Inspiration | Sep 9, 2022 | Inspiration, Archives, Featured
Once upon a time, a king had a great highway built for the people who lived in his kingdom. After it was completed, but before it was opened to the… Once upon a time, a king had a great highway built for the people who lived in his kingdom. After it was completed, but before it was opened to the public, the king decided to have a contest. He invited as many of his subjects as desired to participate. The challenge was to see who could travel the highway the best, and the winner was to receive a box of gold. On the day of the contest, all the people came. Some of them had fine chariots, some had fine clothing and fancy food to make the trip a luxurious journey. Some wore their sturdiest shoes and ran along the highway on their feet to show their skill. All day they travelled the highway, and each one, when he arrived at the end, complained to the king about a large pile of rocks and debris that had been left almost blocking the road at one point, and that got in their way and hindered their travel. At the end of the day, a lone traveller crossed the finish line warily and walked over to the king. He was tired and
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by Inspiration | Sep 8, 2022 | Inspiration, Archives, Featured
An engineer in a car manufacturing company designed a world class car. The owner was impressed with the outcome and showered him with praises. While trying to take the car… An engineer in a car manufacturing company designed a world class car. The owner was impressed with the outcome and showered him with praises. While trying to take the car from the manufacturing area to the front office, they realised that the car is few inches taller than the entrance. The engineer felt bad that he didn’t put that into consideration before creating the car. The owner was at loss on how to take the car out of the manufacturing area. The painter suggested they force out the car and then repaint the few scratches this will cause to the top of the car. The engineer suggested that they break the entrance and after taking the car out, they can renovate it. The owner was not convinced with any of the ideas. He felt that it is not good enough to break or scratch. The watchman, who has been watching all the drama, slowly approached the owner. He wanted to give an idea if they have no problem taking it. They thought what is it that this guy has to say that the experts have not said. They allowed him, nonetheless. The
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by Inspiration | Sep 7, 2022 | Attitude, Archives, Featured
Emergency numbers may be dialled direct. No operator assistance is necessary. EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS When in sorrow … call John 14 When men fail you … call Psalm 27 If… Emergency numbers may be dialled direct. No operator assistance is necessary. EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS When in sorrow … call John 14 When men fail you … call Psalm 27 If you want to be fruitful … call John 15 When you have sinned … call Psalm 51 When you worry … call Matthew 6:19-34 When you are in danger … call Psalm 91 When God seems far away … call Psalm 139 When your faith needs stirring … call Hebrews 11 When you are lonely and fearful … call Psalm 23 When you grow bitter and critical … call I Corinthians 13 For Paul’s secret to happiness … call Colossians 3:12-17 For understanding of Christianity … call II Corinthians 5:15-19 When you feel down and out … call Romans 8:31 When you want peace and rest … call Matthew 11:25-30 When the world seems bigger than God … call Psalm 90 When you want Christian assurance … call Romans 8:1-30 When you leave home for labour or travel … call Psalm 121 When your prayers grow narrow or selfish … call Psalm 67 For a great invention/opportunity … call Isaiah
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by Inspiration | Sep 6, 2022 | Spiritual Growth, Archives, Featured
Years ago, I had crazy spiritual beliefs. I believed that if I wanted to be a holy person, I should NOT trust my needs. Because I figured my desires are… Years ago, I had crazy spiritual beliefs. I believed that if I wanted to be a holy person, I should NOT trust my needs. Because I figured my desires are most likely from the flesh, not from the spirit. The message I received was this: “Fear yourself. Fear your desires. Fear your selfishness. Don’t trust yourself. Instead, trust God. Trust your group. Trust your leader. Trust the system…” Oh, what a terrible thing to believe! This is the reason there is so much spiritual abuse happening in religious groups. Priests, preachers, and pastors love to emphasize this message: “Don’t trust yourself!” Directly or indirectly, they will ask their members to simply rely on the leaders’ wisdom and decisions. Unintentionally, they produce people who are infants in their emotional and spiritual growth. Instead of freedom, religion shackles us to immaturity. God calls us to be childlike, not childish. God Trusts You—When Will You Learn To Trust Yourself? Instead, we need to hear a new message. What message? That you’re made in the image and likeness of God! That you’re not just good. You’re very good! So trust yourself because God trusts
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