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Be Thankful

Be thankful that you don’t already have everything you desire. If you did, what would there be to look forward to? Be thankful when you don’t know something, for it gives you the opportunity to learn. Be thankful for the difficult times. During those times you grow. Be thankful for your limitations, because they give you opportunities for improvement. Be thankful for each new challenge, because it will build your strength and character. Be thankful for your mistakes. They will teach you valuable lessons. Be thankful when you’re tired and weary, because it means you’ve made a difference. It’s easy...

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Funny Church Football Phrases :)

In a never-ending effort to attract the unchurched, some churches have considered translating their unfamiliar terminology into familiar football phrases. BLITZ-The strategic play that takes place two seconds after closing prayer as everyone rushes for their favorite restaurant. BLOCKING-Talking endlessly to the pastor at the church door and keeping everyone else from exiting. COACH-The children’s Christmas program director. ASSISTANT COACH-Every mother who has a kid in the children’s Christmas program. COMMERCIAL-Announcements. DRAFT CHOICE-The decision to sit close to an air conditioning vent. DRAW PLAY-What many children (and not a few adults) do with their bulletins during the service. END ZONE-The...

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A Pastor’s Business Card

A new pastor was visiting in the homes of his parishioners. At one house it seemed obvious that someone was at home, but no answer came to his repeated knocks at the door. Therefore, he took out a business card that he had printed “Revelation 3:20” on the back of it for just such an occasion, and stuck it in the door. When the offering was processed the following Sunday, he found that his card had been returned. Added to it was this cryptic message, “Genesis 3:10.” Reaching for his Bible to check out the citation, he broke up in...

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I Can, I Can!

As I’m driving down the road, I thank God for this old van. Like me, it’s in its last days, But it sings, “I can! I can!” It gets thirsty for water, Steering fluid and even oil. The air conditioner won’t work, And it needs a heater coil. It has a good foundation. The tires are holding up. It even has a cupholder To hold one’s coffee cup. The seats are very comfortable, And the windshield wipers swipe, So I can really be thankful, And I have ceased to gripe. Everytime I drive this van, I just pray a little...

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Acts 2:38!

A woman had just returned to her home from an evening of church services, when she was startled by an intruder… She caught the man in the act of robbing her home of its valuables and yelled: “Stop! Acts 2:38!” (Repent and be Baptized, in the name of Jesus Christ , so that your sins may be forgiven.) The burglar stopped in his tracks. The woman calmly called the police and explained what she had done. As the officer cuffed the man to take him in, he asked the burglar: “Why did you just stand there? All the old lady...