funny story
A minister was completing a temperance sermon.
With great emphasis he said,
"If I had all the beer in the world, I'd take it and pour it into the river."
With even greater emphasis he said,
"And if I had all the wine in the world, I'd take it and pour it into the river."
And then finally, shaking his fist in the air, he said,
"And if I had all the whiskey in the world, I'd take it and pour it into the river."
Sermon complete, he sat down.
The song leader stood very cautiously and announced with a smile, nearly laughing,
"For our closing song, let us sing Hymn #365, 'Shall We Gather at the River'."
This woman, this
Pioneer Woman, covers everything - from homemaking to homeschooling - with pictures!!
I especially like her cooking section. My friend Mary said she was thinking of trying the Pioneer Woman's Pasta with Roasted Red Peppers -
http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2009/03/pasta-with-roasted-red-pepper-sauce-groan/ - so I went to see. I think *I* (who usually doesn't like peppers) might like this! Then I saw the previous post - fondant!!! Now I want to try this!! :)
Things to ponder
Prov. 9:6 says, "Leave YOUR simple ways & you will live; walk in the way of understanding."
Let's look at the Heart and begin walking in understanding of what God wants from us.
H is for Home. We must first start in the home. Who are you when you are alone with your family? Are you supportive, cheerful, loving or depressed, sullen and selfish?
E is for Eternal Focus. Our focus needs to be on Christ, not on ourselves or our circumstances.
A is for Accepting what comes from God's Hand. How are you receiving what comes your way? Are you mad or jealous because your friend has more? Are you sad because you don't have the best clothes or the latest handbag? Have you thanked God for all that He has given to you? Have you thanked Him for allowing you to go the challenges so that you can grow to become a better person?
R is for being Real. True relationships do not develop out of superficial behaviour. They develop when the heart is revealed and when the barriers are down. We must remember too that we are often times the only Bible those around us see each day. If we are not shining brightly, then what are we saying about the Lord to those who are struggling with their faith?
T is for Time. Time, not money, is all that is needed to make memories. When it comes to your family, your time is more valuable than any dollar bill.
