Posted: under Inspirationals.
Tags: bliss, care, children, compassion, courage, dad, family, father, Father's Day, forgiveness, grace, happiness, Heaven, home, House, inspiration, joy, love, psalm, rejoicing, scripture, smiles, strength, success, tribute, wisdom
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A father loves his children, just as they are.
He cares enough to give the very best—himself.
When they’re in trouble, he’s there to help.
When they need wisdom, he offers counsel.
When they have successes, he rejoices with them.
When they make mistakes, he forgives.
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Jun 19 2011
Posted: under "A Slice Of Life", "LOVE is LOVELY", Inspirationals.
Tags: action, advice, blessings, car, character, child, doctor, eyes, faith, father, friends, God, grace, gratitude, habit, hug, inspiration, life, love, man, parent, protection, thought, woman, word, world
“What most people need to learn in life is how
to love people and use things, instead of using people
and loving things.”
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While a man was polishing his new car, his 4 yr old son picked up a
stone and scratched lines on the side of the car. In anger, the man
took the child’s hand and hit it many times; not realizing he was
using a wrench.
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At the hospital, the child lost all his fingers due to multiple
fractures. When the child saw his father…..with painful eyes he
asked, ‘Dad when will my fingers grow back?’ The man was so hurt and
speechless; he went back to his car and kicked it a lot of times.
Devastated by his own actions……sitting in front of that car he
looked at the scratches; the child had written ‘LOVE YOU DAD’.
The next day that man committed suicide. . .
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Anger and Love have no limits; choose the latter to have a beautiful,
lovely life….. Things are to be used and people are to be loved,
But the problem in today’s world is that, People are used and things
are loved… During this year, let’s be careful to keep this thought
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The Blessing Of Thorns
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Sandra felt as low as the heels of her shoes as she pushed
against a November gust and the florist shop door. Her life had
been easy, like a spring breeze. Then in the fourth month of
her second pregnancy, a minor automobile accident stole her
ease.
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During this Thanksgiving week she would have delivered a son.
She grieved over her loss. As if that weren’t enough, her
husband’s company threatened a transfer. Then her sister, whose
annual holiday visit she coveted, called saying she could not
come.
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What’s worse, Sandra’s friend infuriated her by suggesting her
grief was a God-given path to maturity that would allow her to
empathize with others who suffer. “She has no idea what I’m
feeling,” thought Sandra with a shudder.
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“Thanksgiving? Thankful for what?” she wondered aloud. For a
careless driver whose truck was hardly scratched when he rear-
ended her? For an airbag that saved her life but took that of
her child?
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“Good afternoon, can I help you?”
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The shop clerk’s approach startled her.
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“I….I need an arrangement, “stammered Sandra. “For
Thanksgiving?
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Do you want beautiful but ordinary, or would you like to
challenge the day with a customer favorite I call the
Thanksgiving Special?” asked the shop clerk.
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“I’m convinced that flowers tell stories,” she continued.
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“Are you looking for something that conveys ‘gratitude’ this
Thanksgiving?
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“Not exactly!” Sandra blurted out. “In the last five months,
everything that could go wrong has gone wrong. ” Sandra
regretted her outburst, and was surprised when the shop clerk
said, “I have the perfect arrangement for you.”
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Then the door’s small bell rang, and the shop clerk said, “Hi
Barbara…let me get your order.” She politely excused herself
and walked toward a small workroom, then quickly reappeared,
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Apr 06 2010
Posted: under "A Slice Of Life", Inspirationals.
Tags: attitude, day, difference, grace, heart, inspiration, life, Lord, love, minister, pastor, patience, preacher, scripture, thought
The preacher placed two identical jars on the table next to the pulpit. He quoted 1 Samuel 16:7, “For the LORD does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.”
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These jars came from the same factory, were made of the same materials, and can hold the same amount. But they are different, he explained.
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Then he upset one and it oozed out honey. He turned over the other, and vinegar spilled out. When a jar is upset, whatever is in it comes out.
Until the jars were upset, they looked alike. The difference was within, and could not be seen. When they were upset, their Read More
Feb 22 2010
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Tags: bliss, experience, grace, gratitude, happiness, joy, laughter, life, love, quotes, smiles, spirit, today
“Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace and gratitude.”
- Denis Waitley
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Feb 10 2010
Posted: under "LOVE is LOVELY", Inspirationals.
Tags: faith, game, gift, glory, God, grace, home, inspiration, Jesus, Lord, love, psalm, scripture, team, winner, wisdom
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THE LORD’S BASEBALL GAME
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Freddy and the Lord stood by to observe a baseball game. The Lord’s team was playing Satan’s team.
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The Lord’s team was at bat, the score was tied zero to zero, and it was the bottom of the 9th inning with two outs. They continued to watch as a batter stepped up to the plate named ‘Love.’
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Love swung at the first pitch and hit a single, because ‘Love never fails.’
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The next batter was named Faith, who also got a single because Faith works with Love.
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The next batter up was named Godly Wisdom. Satan wound up and threw the first pitch.
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Godly Wisdom looked it over and let it pass: Ball one. Three more