The Good Guys!

Two good guys who didn't shoot their eye out!

First Cup

"There are those who work all day. Those who dream all day. And those who spend an hour dreaming before setting to work to fulfill those dreams. Go into the third category because there's virtually no competition."
-- Steven J Ross

First Cup

Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.
-- Leo Buscaglia

When Faith Takes Flight

Thanks to Mom, I have been reading our new friends books "When Faith Takes Flight."

Jim's, rather Mr. Walter's, book is not so much theology or theory as just some good practical teaching. I would say, it's a great book for new believers especially, but there are some good points for believers or all levels!

I am going through it a second time as is my new found habit for these types of readings.

But I must say, it would be worth picking up a copy (link to the right) as a gift or for yourself...no I have not found it at Half Price Books yet...need to get more readers on this one!

Jim, er Mr. Walters, has a nice writing style too. Easy, not all high and mighty, you kind of feel like he's just sitting there talking to you...I like that type of style. I'm not one for fancy words, or a lot of words to say a little - this post a perfect example!

The Family Place

Two things got me thinking today.

1) At work, there was a bunch of left over loaves of bread. From what I could gather a staff's church had extra bread and this staff brought it to the office for people to grab.

- Now, I'm kicking myself for not grabbing it. Especially now days you see many people needing something to eat...this bread might have helped out in some way.

2) I got a mailer from The Family Place.

The Family Place is Ramsey County's ONLY day shelter for homeless families with children.

Check them out...

What's Your "One?"

To make a difference in the world does not take much, but it does take action. We are all given (blessed) with certain skills, aptitudes, abilities, etc. both physical and emotional - as in some people are born leaders, others are more behind the scenes.

We each have "one thing" we can use for God, to work things for good.

Romans 12:6-8 points this out.

Not everyone has the same gifts, abilities, etc.

Some teach that we must go out and be evangelists, to open air preach, or hand out tracts.

If you don't feel you are called to stand on a street corner and open air preach...then don't.

Find your own gift, your own calling. You will be far more effective.

Example: A hand does not make a good ear.

Don't worry, others will be called to stand on the street corner, to hand out tracts...while not being called to other areas. Pray for them and give support when possible.

All gifts are well and good as God will use them - if we let him.

Not sure what your "one thing" is? Chances are you do, but don't believe it. What are your strengths? What are you drawn to: creatively, socially, emotionally...and of course if you are still not sure: ask God.

What I think we really struggle with, is not WHAT our "one thing" is, but HOW are we to use it.

Again: ask God. He'll make sure you recognize those situations and openings when they present themselves. Be ready...and if you miss out on one, don't sweat it, there will be many more chances.

Above all: don't feel bad, or guilty, or "wrong" if your gift is not so overt as others might be...All are equal in value to and for God.

First Cup

"Life is not easy for any of us. But what of that? We must have perseverance and above all confidence in ourselves. We must believe that we are gifted for something, and that this thing, at whatever cost, must be attained."
-- Madam Marie Curie