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
TAKE A STAND
As Christians we must be careful not to be intimidated by the world. We must stand up for our convictions. Years ago, Jimmy Durante, told of a baseball game being umpired by a runt of a fellow. An enormous player … Continue reading
JUNE 30, 2013 WEEKLY NEWS
Thank You … “It’s wonderful knowing caring people like you – a circle of friends who can be counted on to lend a hand whenever it’s needed, a circle of friends who are thoughtful and generous – and this comes … Continue reading
CHURCH AND GOVERNMENT
As you probably know, the Supreme Court of the United States made two decisions last Wednesday concerning homosexual marriage. I think it is important for us to understand what has changed in theses rulings, and what was not changed. One … Continue reading
JUNE 23, 2013 WEEKLY NEWS
WBS Workday. . . There will be a World Bible School Workday on Thursday, June 27th. Those who enjoy coming together for this very important work, will meet at 9:00 a.m. in the educational building. Come and join this group, … Continue reading
ARE WE MATURE?
Someone has said, “If we aim at nothing, we are likely to hit it.” A definite goal is needed, and Jesus provides one for the church. We are to go into all the world teaching the Good News of … Continue reading
JUNE 16, 2013 WEEKLY NEWS
VISITING FOR THE MASTER (VISITATION PROGRAM) Team #2 (leaders: Cary & Brenda Miller) will meet on Wednesday, June 19th, at 6:30 pm in the Library for their assignments. FOOD PANTRY NEEDS Personal hygiene products, canned meat, peanut butter. THANK YOU … Continue reading
ABOUT FATHERHOOD
The Word of God gives fathers many important instructions. Some are directly addressed to the them, some are just presented in common or generic terms to all, simply basics for every day Christian life and development. Ephesians 6:4 – “Fathers … Continue reading
JUNE 9, 2013 WEEKLY NEWS
CAMP TIME! This congregation will be sending eight campers to the “Heart of Texas Bible Camp” this year! Six will attend the first session beginning this Sunday, and two more will attend the second session beginning next Sunday. Please keep … Continue reading
OUTBACK RELIGION
If you want a good steak and baked potato, Outback Steakhouse, is a pretty good choice. By now, we all have heard their advertisements on the radio or television. The announcer, in his Australian brogue, says, “Outback Steakhouse. No rules. … Continue reading
JUNE 2, 2013 WEEKLY NEWS
We Welcome . . . . . . Dennis & Sharon Welch this Sunday morning, June 2nd. Dennis will speak to us in Bible class about their work in Cambodia and he will also preach to us. Dennis and Sharon, … Continue reading
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