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Inspiring story: Christian One Liners — by author unknown
Many folks want to serve God, but only as advisers. It is easier to preach 10 sermons than it is to live one. The good Lord didn’t create anything without a purpose, but mosquitoes come close.
When you get to your wit’s end, you’ll find God lives there. People are funny, they want the front of the bus, the middle of the road, and the back of the church. Opportunity may knock once, but temptation bangs on your front door forever. Quit griping about your church; if it was perfect, you couldn’t belong. The phrase that is guaranteed to wake up an audience: “And in conclusion.” If the church wants a better preacher, it only needs to pray for the one it has.
God Himself does not propose to judge a man until he is dead. So why should you? To make a long story short, don’t tell it. If your left hand doesn’t know what your right hand is doing, you should consider running for a job in Washington, DC. Some minds are like concrete, thoroughly mixed up and permanently set. Peace starts with a smile.
I don’t know why some people change churches; what difference does it make which one you stay home from? A lot of church members who are singing “Standing on the Promises” are just sitting on the premises. We were called to be witnesses, not lawyers or judges. Be ye fishers of men. You catch ‘em — He’ll clean ‘em. Coincidence is when God chooses to remain anonymous. Don’t put a question mark where God put a period. Don’t wait for six strong men to take you to church. Forbidden fruits create many jams. God doesn’t call the qualified, He qualifies the called. God grades on the cross, not the curve. God loves everyone, but probably prefers “fruits of the spirit” over “religious nuts!”
God promises a safe landing, not a calm passage. He who angers you, controls you! If God is your copilot — swap seats! Prayer: Don’t give God instructions — just report for duty! The task ahead of us is never as great as the power behind us. The will of God will never take you to where the Grace of God will not protect you.
We don’t change the message, the message changes us. You can tell how big a person is by what it takes to discourage him. The best mathematical equation I have ever seen: 1 cross + 3 nails = 4 given. “Father, bless this person in whatever it is that You know he or she may be needing this day! Amen!” Don’t keep the faith ... spread it around!
Prayer requests go out to Susan Cuchens, Janie Langham’s family, Tim Stanford, Dannie Walker, Dustin Harris, Amanda Brackeen, Bro. Steve Winstead’s family, Ally Gressett, Allyssa McMullan, Alana McMullan, Peggy Garrison, Scott Nunley, Donis Gomillion, Mike Linton, John Patterson, Doyle Gibbs, Doyle McMullan, Cille Norman, Johnnie McMullian, Doyle McMullan, Stephanie Roland, Janie McMullan and Stacy Stevens
Shut-ins are Mary Stamper, Earline Everett.
Birthday wishes for the week for April 11 go out to Louis Coker, (Johnny McCormick in memory); for April 12 to Scott Buckley, Bob Bickham, Clarence Hynes and Daniel Davis; for April 13 to Lynn Brand; April 15 to Katilyn Mowdy, Megan Ferguson, Benny Walker, Lashaye Boyette and Betty Gail Skinner; and for April 16 to Travis Todd, Rindy Pierman, Ivy Simmons and Charles Larry Gressett. Happy birthday to each one!
Anniversary for April 14 to Jason and Theresa Cole; and Ricky and Linda Gressett.
Happy anniversary to all of you!
Recipe for the week: Lemon Icebox Cake
Ingredients: Cake: 2 packages lemon pudding mix, 1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip, 3 cups whole milk, 1 (16 ounce) package graham crackers,
½ cup (1 stick) butter, softened, 2 cups powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, 2 tablespoons lemon juice.
Preparation: Line a 9 x13 inch pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil, then cover completely with one layer of graham crackers, breaking the grahams into smaller pieces to fill gaps. In a large bowl, combine pudding packets, Cool Whip, and milk, and pour half of mixture evenly over grahams.
Add another layer of graham crackers, top with remaining pudding mixture, and one final layer of graham crackers. In a separate bowl, combine all frosting ingredients. Start with one cup of powdered sugar and add more until frosting is at desired consistency.
Spread frosting evenly over cake, cover, and freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight. Remove from freezer. Slice, serve and enjoy! Recipe adapted from Six Sisters’ Stuff.
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