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)
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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 CHURCH OF “ME”
“Let’s talk about me!” insists a country song of a few years back. For millions, that is more than a song — it is a whole philosophy of life! It’s the credo of their religion; the nursery of their personality; … Continue reading
NOVEMBER 22, 2015 WEEKLY NEWS
NEW MEMBER Linda Ortega let us know last Sunday that she wanted to place membership with us. She formerly attended the Cuba church of Christ in Alamogordo, NM. Linda, we welcome you to our fellowship here at the Highland Lakes … Continue reading
UNIQUE EXPRESSIONS
“And Jacob noticed that Laban’s attitude (countenance, KJV) was not what it had been” (Gen. 31:2). Jacob could tell by the look on Laban’s face that he was not happy with him. The expression on our face may say more … Continue reading
NOVEMBER 15, 2015 WEEKLY NEWS
NEW MEMBER We were delighted when, Sunday morning, November 8th, Kay Parker let us know that she wanted to rededicate her life to her Lord and place membership with our congregation. We welcome you, Kay, and hope that we can … Continue reading
FROM SITTING STILL TO BEING STILL
Psalm 46 has a lot of oft quoted verses, certainly including verse 10a which says, “Be still and know that I am God.” I would invite you to get out this chapter and have a deeper look at what all … Continue reading
NOVEMBER 8, 2015 WEEKLY NEWS
VISITING FOR THE MASTER VISITATION PROGRAM Combined Teams 1 & 2 (leaders: Joe & Teri Winnett and Cary & Brenda Miller) will meet on Wednesday, November 11th at 6:30 pm in the library for their assignments. Next Visitation time for … Continue reading
TEACH? ME?
Yes, you! Why? Let me tell you: You profess to love your country, yet you see national decay. Why? Have you considered that we are not teaching our children as we should? The forefathers in America regarded education and religion … Continue reading
NOVEMBER 1, 2015 WEEKLY NEWS
VISITING FOR THE MASTER (VISITATION PROGRAM) Combined Teams 1 & 2 (leaders: Joe & Teri Winnett and Cary & Brenda Miller) will meet on Wednesday, November 11th at 6:30 pm in the library for their assignments. Next Visitation time for … Continue reading
UN-DENOMINATIONAL CHRISTIANS
Dr. Hans Kűng, a well-known European theologian published a wave-making book a few years ago which was entitled simply “The Church”, in which he lamented the fact that the established church has lost its way, has become bogged down in … Continue reading
OCTOBER 25, 2015 WEEKLY NEWS
With Sympathy Our heartfelt prayers, love and sympathy go out to daughter Wynona Creghead and the whole family of Henry Lee, who passed away on Tuesday, October 20th at his home at Windchimes here in Kingsland. Funeral services will take … Continue reading
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