Not Quite Synonyms

Posted on June 29, 2015 by jesustrek

synonymsIs there a difference between the words “complete” and “finished”? While they might be considered synonyms, these words might have some different connotations.

One man insisted that there is a distinction between those two words. When asked to explain, he said: “If a man chooses to marry the right woman, he is complete. However, if he chooses to marry the wrong woman, he is finished! And if he marries the right woman and she later catches him with the wrong woman, he is completely finished!”

“Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers.”—1 Peter 3:7.

 

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That’s What It Means!

Posted on June 26, 2015 by jesustrek

unity candleWedding ceremonies sometime include the lighting of a unity candle. A minister at a wedding rehearsal was explaining the symbolism of the unity candle ceremony.

“After the middle candle is lit, blowing out the two side candles means the two become one,” he said.

“Oh,” a guest admitted in surprise. “I always thought it meant ‘no more flames.’”

It means that too.

“Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.”—Ephesians 5:25.

 

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Contemporary Wedding

Posted on June 23, 2015 by jesustrek
William Bennett

William Bennett

Former Education Secretary William Bennett once attended a contemporary wedding where the bride and groom did not promise to stay together “til death do we part”. Instead, in their wedding vows, the couple pledged to remain together “as long as love shall last.”

This caused Bennett to say, “I sent paper plates as my wedding gift.”

It’s sad to think that there are so many “contemporary” marriages today. Many couples don’t take the commitment of marriage as seriously as they should, and the result is sad. Very sad.

“Has not the Lord made them one? In flesh and spirit they are his. And why one? Because he was seeking godly offspring. So guard yourself in your spirit, and do not break faith with the wife of your youth.”—Malachi 2:15.

 

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You Can’t Hide

Posted on June 22, 2015 by jesustrek

hurricane damagePaul Harvey once told about a lady who made a big decision after Hurricane Andrew devastated south Florida several years ago. Patricia Christy was waiting in line for food when she vowed that she was going to get out of the state. She was going to leave on the first plane out. Patricia was determined to get as far away from the horror of hurricane damage as she possibly could and have a restful vacation.

Patricia Christy spent part of her Hawaii vacation standing in line for fresh water, having just gone through another hurricane!

Like they say, you can run, but you can’t hide. We all have to experience trials in life. It’s so much better to face them with Jesus on your side!

“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”—Matthew 6:34.

 

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Worst Day

Posted on June 19, 2015 by jesustrek

pacifierClara Null wrote about a bad day she once had:

“It was one of the worst days of my life: the washing machine broke down, the telephone kept ringing, my head ached, and the mail carrier brought a bill I had no money to pay.

Almost to the breaking point, I lifted my one-year-old into his highchair, leaned my head against the tray, and began to cry.

Without a word, my son took his pacifier out of his mouth and stuck it in mine.”

You are going to have days like that. Thankfully, we have people to comfort us in our time of need.

“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.”—2 Corinthians 1:3-4.

 

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Who’s Responsible?

Posted on June 18, 2015 by jesustrek

praying handsWhen a bar opened up for business in a small town, the only church in the community decided to take action. They organized an all-night prayer meeting. The church members asked God to burn down the bar. Within a few minutes, lightning struck the bar, and it burned to the ground. The owner, who had heard about the prayer meeting, sued the church. The church denied responsibility.

After hearing both sides, the judge said, “It seems that wherever the guilt may lie, the owner of the bar believes in prayer, while the church doesn’t!”

Do you believe in the power of prayer?

“…The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.”—James 5:16.

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Tough Life

Posted on June 16, 2015 by jesustrek

lucky dogA hand-lettered sign nailed to a telephone pole said, “Lost dog with three legs, blind in left eye, missing right ear, tail broken and recently castrated. Answers to the name of Lucky.”

Maybe you’ve had a time when you felt like Lucky. Sometimes life seems to beat us down and leave us wounded and hurting. It makes you wonder what God has in mind to allow you to go through such suffering. It’s often difficult to see the purpose of trials and tribulations.

We may not get all the answers we would like to have, but the Bible does give us some advice and encouragement for troublesome times. “Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.”—James 1:2-3.

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Time for Action!

Posted on June 15, 2015 by jesustrek

golferA golfer’s errant shot ended up on an ant hill. He squared up, took a big swing—and missed. Thousands of innocent ants were killed. The hacker took another swing—and missed again. Another wave of ants was destroyed. Panic-stricken insects scurried everywhere.

One ant finally took charge. “Follow me!” he shouted with authority. Another ant yelled, “But where are we going?”

He pointed to the golf ball sitting in front of them. “There! If we don’t get on the ball, we’re going to die!”

Maybe it’s time for all of us to get on the ball!

“To this end I labor, struggling with all his energy, which so powerfully works in me.”—Colossians 1:28.

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Support

Posted on June 12, 2015 by jesustrek

rootsReader’s Digest once published an article called “What Good Is a Tree?” The article explained that when the roots of trees touch, there is a substance present that reduces competition. In fact, this unknown fungus helps link roots of different trees—even of different species. A whole forest may be linked together. If one tree has access to water, another to nutrients, and a third to sunlight, the trees have the means to share with one another.

Like trees in a forest, Christians in the church need each other and count on one another for support. With this kind of support system, we are sure to grow in our faith together.

“Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves.”—Romans 12:10.

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Need Some Help!

Posted on June 11, 2015 by jesustrek

A minister was conducting a graveside service at a cemetery on the top of a steep hill. It was a cold, wintry day, and snow covered the ground. As the preacher was reading from the Bible, the casket began to slide on the slick surface. Before anyone could stop it, it picked up speed and started down the incline. When it reached the highway, the speeding casket zipped across the street and into the parking lot of the local pharmacy. It just so happened that someone was leaving, so they held the door open as the casket sped inside. When it slammed into the counter, the lid sprang open and the man inside sat up and asked, “Do you have anything to stop this coughin’?”

There’s no point to this story. I just thought you might need to laugh today.

“A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.”—Proverbs 17:22.

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