by Inspiration | Sep 25, 2024 | Attitude, Archives, Prayers
One day a local evangelist bragged during a crusade that his God was more able than all the other gods and the powers that the villagers worshiped put together. Just… One day a local evangelist bragged during a crusade that his God was more able than all the other gods and the powers that the villagers worshiped put together. Just then, rainstorm sounds started sounding overhead, threatening the progress of the crusade. The evangelist lifted up his voice and declared with confidence that if the rains fell, then he wasn’t a man of God; he would stop preaching! Before he could finish his bluff, the rains began to hit the crusade grounds so vehemently, as if in disregard of his declarations. The whole town left the crusade grounds to their houses, shaking their heads in disappointment and dismay. The evangelist, so distraught and angry, packed his belongings and left the town the next day. On his way through the next town, he checked into a local drinking pub and drank himself to stupor. As he laid on the ground cursing God, an old seedy looking man tapped him gently on the shoulder. “Man of God”, the old man greeted. But the evangelist quickly cut in, “Don’t mention the name of God to me. He is fake. He is unreliable. I
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by Inspiration | Sep 24, 2024 | Attitude, Archives, Relationship
The Tramp It was a cold winter’s day that Sunday. The parking lot to the church was filling up quickly. I noticed as I got out of my car that… The Tramp It was a cold winter’s day that Sunday. The parking lot to the church was filling up quickly. I noticed as I got out of my car that fellow church members were whispering among themselves as they walked to the church. As I got closer I saw a man leaned up against the wall outside the church. He was almost lying down as if he was asleep. He had on a long trench coat that was almost in shreds and a hat topped his head, pulled down so you could not see his face. He wore shoes that looked 30 years old, too small for his feet with holes all over them, his toes stuck out. I assumed this tramp was homeless, and asleep, so I walked on by through the doors of the church. We all fellowshipped for a few minutes, and someone brought up the man lying outside. People snickered and gossiped but no one bothered to ask him to come in, including me. A few moments later church began. We all waited for the Preacher to take his place and to give us the Word,
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by Inspiration | Sep 18, 2024 | Attitude, Archives
The Cleaning Dear Lord Jesus As I go about my housework Let me see each job I do, As a service for my King And a way of loving You…. The Cleaning Dear Lord Jesus As I go about my housework Let me see each job I do, As a service for my King And a way of loving You. Let me wash away my judgments Of others right or wrong, As I wash up the dishes Place within my heart a song. As I clean up little fingerprints And lots of muddy shoes, May I remember how you cleaned the feet Of the loved ones you did choose. As I mend up torn pajamas And sew a button on, Show me where I need to mend a breech That’s gone on far too long. Let me tidy up my thoughts As I tidy up the toys, Let me sweep away my fears Like the dirt from little boys. May I be just as quick with my forgiveness As I am with mop and broom, Sweeping up the clutter In my heart and living room. May I rinse out pride and ego As I rinse the bathtub out, And while we are at it Lord Let’s take care of anger, hate and doubt. Please remind me often Lord That the
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by Inspiration | Sep 16, 2024 | Attitude, Archives
The Magic of Three Days It was a beautiful spring day, and a sense of peace stayed with me as I left the cathedral on Easter Monday morning. I paused… The Magic of Three Days It was a beautiful spring day, and a sense of peace stayed with me as I left the cathedral on Easter Monday morning. I paused for a moment on top of the steps leading to the avenue, now crowded with people rushing to their jobs. Sitting in her usual place inside a small archway was the old flower lady. At her feet, corsages and boutonnieres were parading on top of a spread-open newspaper. The flower lady was smiling, her wrinkled old face alive with some inner joy. I started down the stairs–then on an impulse, turned and picked out a flower. As I put it in my lapel, I said, “You look happy.” “Why not?’ she answered. “Everything is good.” She was dressed so shabbily and seemed so very old that her reply started me. “You’ve been sitting here for many years now, haven’t you? And always smiling. You wear your troubles well.” “You can’t reach my age and not have troubles,” she replied. “Only it’s like Jesus and Good Friday….” She paused for a moment. “Yes?” I prompted. “Well, when Jesus was crucified on
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by Inspiration | Sep 14, 2024 | Attitude, Archives
Paid with A Glass of Milk One day, a poor boy who was selling goods from door to door to pay his way through school, found he had only one… Paid with A Glass of Milk 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 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 strong also. He had been ready to give up and quit. 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
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by Inspiration | Sep 13, 2024 | Attitude, Archives
The U In Jesus Before U were thought of or time had begun, God even stuck U in the name of His Son. And each time U pray, you’ll see… The U In Jesus Before U were thought of or time had begun, God even stuck U in the name of His Son. And each time U pray, you’ll see it’s true You can’t spell out JesUs and not include U. You’re a pretty big part of His wonderful name, For U, He was born; that’s why He came. And His great love for U is the reason He died. It even takes U to spell crUcified. Isn’t it thrilling and splendidly grand He rose from the dead, with U in His plan. The stones split away, the gold trUmpet blew, and this word resUrrection is spelled with a U. When JesUs left earth at His upward ascension, He felt there was one thing He just had to mention. Go into the world and tell them it’s true That I love them all – Just like I love U. So many great people are spelled with a U, Don’t they have a right to know JesUs too? It all depends now on what U will do, He’d like them to know But it all starts with U. Author Unknown Meditation:
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