A Little Dessert After The Meal...

This little treat is from a book by Ben Patterson. The next time you think you have something important to say, remember the words of an intelligent man who knew when not to talk...
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Albert Einstein was once the featured speaker at a dinner given in his honor at Swarthmore College. When it was time for him to speak, he stood up and told the astonished audience, "Ladies and Gentlemen, I am very sorry, but I have nothing to say." And he sat down. A few seconds later, he stood up again and said, "In case I have something to say, I will come back and say it." Six month later, he wired the president of the college with the message: "Now I have something to say." Another dinner was held, and Einstein made a speech.
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And of course the next time you get into an argument and feel the need for back-up, you may want to ponder these few sentences...
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Albert Einstein stood for everything the Nazi's hated: individualism, innovation, intellectualism and tolerance. His theory of relativity was particularly odious to them. So one hundred Nazi scientists collaborated on a book to disprove it. Their goal was to rid "German physics of his absurd and insidious "Jewish speculations." But Einstein wasn't ruffled. He said, "Were I wrong, one professor would have been quite enough."
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So, are you like me, getting in more trouble for opening my mouth than keeping quiet?
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Take heart, and take notice. The next time you think you have something to say, meditate a moment before you speak.
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And when in the corner of controversy, understand that as a Christian, not even the hordes of hell can disprove your faith (unlike Einstein, you do have something else in your corner, and it can be held up in any battle).
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Till Next Time, Enjoy!

More Like Meat Than Bread...

I have recorded a number of statements that are like morsels of bread for a hungry heart. This little set of sayings has a different tone to them. They are more like chewing meat than bread. I hope you enjoy them, they are truly something to think about...
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There are few disciplines in the Christian faith that test our fabric more than suffering. But suffering which seems to have no purpose you can grasp, it is the grand-dad of them all"

From an Anonymous Sufferer

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"Second only to suffering, waiting may be the greatest teacher and trainer in godliness, maturity, and genuine spirituality most of us ever encounter"

Richard Hendrix

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Hope your day is filled with grace, especially if you are suffering or waiting...

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Till Next Time...

The Next Time You Say...

If you're like me, you've wanted to do big things. Especially if you're a Christian, you want to accomplish big things for God. Well, take a moment and read these words of wisdom from Rick Warren...
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We are often challenged to do the “great things” for God. Actually, God is more pleased when we do small things for him out of obedience. They may be unnoticed by others but God notices them and considers them acts of worship.
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Great opportunities may come once in a lifetime, but small opportunities surround us every day. Even through such simple acts as telling the truth, being kind, and encouraging others, we bring a smile to God’s face, God treasures simple acts of obedience more than our prayers, praise or offerings. The Bible tells us, “What pleases the Lord more: burnt offerings and sacrifices or obedience to his voice? It is better to obey than to sacrifice.”
(I Samuel 15:22 NCV)
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Rick Warren
Purpose Driven Life
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How 'bout taking a moment and doing something little?
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Till Next Time...

Overheard on E-Mail...

Here's an interesting list of things we do I recently received by E-Mail...
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Thought you might enjoy these...
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Why, Why, Why ?
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Why do we press harder on a remote control when we know the batteries are getting dead?
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Why do banks charge a fee on "insufficient funds" when they know there is not enough money?
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Why does someone believe you when you say there are four billion stars, but check when you say the paint is wet?
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Why do they use sterilized needles for death by lethal injection?
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Why doesn't Tarzan have a beard?
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Why does Superman stop bullets with his chest, but ducks when you throw a revolver at him?
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Why do Kamikaze pilots wear helmets?
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Whose idea was it to put an "S" in the word "lisp"?.
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If people evolved from apes, why are there still apes?
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Why is it that no matter what color bubble bath you use the bubbles are always white?
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Is there ever a day that mattresses are not on sale?
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Why do people constantly return to the refrigerator with hopes that something new to eat will have materialized?
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Why do people keep running over a string a dozen times with their vacuum cleaner, then reach down, pick it up, examine it, then put it down to give the vacuum one more chance?
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Why is it that no plastic bag will open from the end on your first try?
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How do those dead bugs get into those enclosed light fixtures?
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When we are in the supermarket and someone rams our ankle with a shopping cart then apologizes for doing so, why do we say, "It's all right?" Well, it isn't all right, so why don't we say, "That hurt, you stupid idiot?"
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Why is it that whenever you attempt to catch something that's falling off the table you always manage to knock something else over?
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In winter why do we try to keep the house as warm as it was in summer when we complained about the heat?
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How come you never hear father-in-law jokes?
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And my FAVORITE......The statistics on sanity are that one out of every four persons is suffering from some sort of mental illness. Think of your three best friends -- if they're okay, then it's you.
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Until Next Time...