Out of love for one another…….
“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” (John 13:34-35 ESV)
Mask use is optional during our Sunday morning Bible Study and worship assembly and the Wednesday evening Bible study. We recommend that those who are unvaccinated or have personal health concerns to wear a mask. We thank you for your consideration of and care for others. Masks are always available if you need one.
-
Join 97 other subscribers
Scripture of the Week
“Praise be to the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion, Who comforts us in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. For just as the sufferings of Christ flow over into our lives, so also through Christ our comfort overflows.” ~~ 2 Corinthians 1:3-5
Something to Smile About
A dog ran into a butcher shop and grabbed a roast off the counter. Fortunately, the butcher recognized the dog as belonging to a neighbor of his. The neighbor happened to be a lawyer. Incensed at the theft, the butcher called up his lawyer neighbor and said, “Hey, if your dog stole a roast from my butcher shop, would you be liable for the cost of the meat?” The lawyer replied, “Of course, how much was the roast?” “$7.98.” said the butcher. A few days later the butcher received a check in the mail for $7.98. Attached to it was an invoice that read: Legal Consultation Service: $150.
A linguistics professor was lecturing to his class one day. “In English,” he said, “A double negative forms a positive. In some languages, though, such as Russian, a double negative is still a negative. However, there is no language wherein a double positive can form a negative.” A voice from the back of the room piped up, “Yeah, right.”
Think About It
Think About It
You Can’t Push a Chain
A chain is a handy device. You use it to pull a car
out of the ditch. You can hoist a heavy item. You
can use one to anchor a boat or secure a gate.
But can’t push with a chain. It will pull or hold,
but try to push and it’s pretty much useless.
People are a lot like a chain. When linked
together they can be powerful, if you pull them and
don’t try to push. You start pushing them and the
links go every which way.
Too many times we try to lead folks by just
pushing them. We’re in the back trying to get things
moving and it rarely works well. All that shouting
and cajoling and needling might move things an
inch or two, but the bang for the buck is
underwhelming.
If we stand at the front and start pulling,
however, things change. Things snap into place.
The effort is multiplied. The strength of the whole is
unified.
In any role — parent, teacher, mentor, boss
— that we want to help lead others, we would be a
lot better off if we try pulling instead of pushing.
– Barry Haynes, Hope church of Christ, Hope, AR
Author Archives: highlandlakeschurchofchrist
THE COMING DISASTER
The internet buzzes with sensational predictions of looming disaster. Titles read, “Collapse of the Dollar,” “Food Shortages Ahead,” “Polar Icecaps Melting,” Hyperinflation on the Horizon,” “Terrorism on the Rise” and so on. YouTube especially has numerous videos telling how to … Continue reading
MARCH 6, 2016 WEEKLY NEWS
THANK YOU Our dear friends, Again thanks so much for your cards and prayers in the death of my brother. We love and appreciate you all! Harold & Sarah Hancock THESE CHANGES ARE NOW HERE: March 6th: Concerning the men … Continue reading
ATTITUDE
Attitude has so much to do with living the Christian life. A negative attitude will cause one to be overly critical and to see only the dark side of life. Such a perspective can be very depressing. When we see … Continue reading
FEBRUARY 28, 2016 WEEKLY NEWS
These Changes Will Come In March: March 6th: Starting next Sunday, there will be a change in regard to the men who are serving at the Lord’s Table. Only the man in position #2 will say all the prayers. In … Continue reading
AN HONEST HEART
A person stands before judge and jury, places one hand on the Bible and the other in the air, and makes a pledge. For the next few minutes, with God as his/her helper, they will “tell the truth, the whole … Continue reading
FEBRUARY 21, 2016 WEEKLY NEWS
CHANGES COMING IN MARCH March 6th: From this date on, there will be a change in regard to the men who are serving at the Lord’s Table. Only the man in position #2 will say all the prayers. In regard … Continue reading
GOD’S LOVE FOR HIS CHILDREN
Unchangeable, Boundless & Everlasting ♥ “The Lord, the Lord, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness, maintaining love to thousands, and forgiving wickedness, rebellion and sin.” ~~ Exodus 34:6 ♥ “But I trust in … Continue reading
FEBRUARY 14, 2016 WEEKLY NEWS
Ladies Day at the Cherokee Home for Children Author Dana Grubb will be the speaker for this Ladies Day on February 20th. It will start at 10 am with coffee, juice and muffins. Lunch will be provided and this special … Continue reading
PREACH THE WORD
A good friend of mine has been invited time and again to a church with which he has no affiliation to teach and preach. He has been startled to see their enthusiasm for someone who will just open the scriptures … Continue reading
FEBRUARY 7, 2016 WEEKLY NEWS
Welcome, New Member! We are so happy to have Tommie Sledge as a new member here at Highland Lakes! Tommie is the sister of John G. Brewer and the sister-in-law of Tina, John’s wife. Tommie comes to us from the … Continue reading
Highland Lakes church of Christ 