a homeless person and went to the
“Then the King will say to those on his right,
‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take
your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you
since the creation of the world. For I was hungry
and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty
and you gave me something to drink, I was a
stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes
and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked
after me, I was in prison and you came to visit
me.’ “Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord,
when did we see you hungry and feed you, or
thirsty and give you something to drink? When
did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you?
When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’
“The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of
church that he was to be introduced
as the head pastor at that morning.
He walked around his soon to be
church for 30 minutes while it was
filling with people for service....only 3
people said hello to him. He asked
people for change to buy food....NO
ONE in the church gave him change.
He went into the sanctuary to sit down in the front of the church and was told
the ushers he would sit n the back. He greeted people to be greeted back with
stares and dirty looks, with people looking down on him and judging him.
As he sat in the back of the church, he listened to the church announcements
and such. When all that was done, the elders went up and were excited to
introduce the new pastor of the church to the congregation........"We would
like to introduce to you our new Pastor"....The congregation looked around
clapping with joy and anticipation.....The homeless man sitting in the back
stood up.....and started walking down the aisle.....the clapping stopped with
ALL eyes on him....he walked up the altar and took the microphone from the
elders (who were in on this) and paused for a moment....then he recited
“Then the King will say to those on his right,
‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take
your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you
since the creation of the world. For I was hungry
and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty
and you gave me something to drink, I was a
stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes
and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked
after me, I was in prison and you came to visit
me.’ “Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord,
when did we see you hungry and feed you, or
thirsty and give you something to drink? When
did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you?
When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’
these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’
After he recited this, he looked towards the congregation and told them all
After he recited this, he looked towards the congregation and told them all
what he had experienced that morning...many began to cry and many heads
were bowed in shame.... he then said....Today I see a gathering of
people......not a church of Jesus Christ. The world has enough people, but not
enough disciples...when will YOU decide to become disciples? He then
dismissed service until next week.......Being a Christian is more than
something you claim. It's something you live by and share with others.
2 Timothy 2:15 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman
who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth. SEEMED TO BE AN AWESOME STORY TO SHARE ON A BEAUTIFUL SUNDAY..
================================ Yesterday Norman cut a passageway for the pigeons (just where they can get to and through it, and NOT the chickens). We watched them for a long time yesterday, and this morning from time to time.. they have honestly loved it.. they have come out and just sit.. came out and flew around for a bit and went back inside.. flew from tree to tree.. went from one building roof to another, to the house, and back to their home.. Thankfully they are enjoying some freedom without just taking off.. They never have went out of site.. yet! And we realize that they may.. but their JOY has been worth it all.. And we are so glad that they have enjoyed their freedom! We still haven't got to see them do the "roller pigeon tuck of the wing and roll yet.. but we look forward to seeing it" Sooner or later I look for us to watch them.. ================================================
Still praying for Norman and this cold or whatever he has.. And he is still sore from the 3 car wreck.. Praying for Jenna's health issues and "unspoken" prayers.. Praying for Betty Jo, Timmy and Kristin.. and hoping that time helps some... Praying for Jake as he battles cancer (and for Frances) .. Praying for little Evan as he continues to battle E.B... and for all the other people that battle with life threatening illnesses..God bless, heal and help each of them please and grant them and their families inner peace and comfort! Thank You in Jesus Holy name, amen.
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PRAYING FOR YOU AND YOURS, YOUR PRAYER LIST'S AND UNSPOKEN PRAYERS AND ASKING THAT YOU'LL ALSO PRAY FOR OURS.
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MATTHEW 18: 19-20
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PRAYING FOR OUR FAMILY, OUR EXTENDED FAMILIES, OUR CHURCH FAMILY, OUR FRIENDS, NEIGHBORS, AND CO-WORKERS. PLEASE GOD WRAP YOUR LOVING ARMS AROUND EACH AND BLESS THEM ALL SPIRITUALLY, PHYSICALLY, EMOTIONALLY, MENTALLY, FINANCIALLY, AND WITH YOUR UNCONDITIONAL LOVE, GRACE, MERCIES, GUIDANCE, AND A SPECIAL BLESSING THAT ONLY YOU KNOW THAT THEY "NEED" IN THEIR LIVES SO THEY WILL KNOW WITHOUT A DOUBT THAT IT WAS FROM YOU.
PRAYING FOR THE INNOCENT EVERYWHERE.. THEIR SAFETY, GUIDANCE, COMFORT AND INNER PEACE. PRAYING FOR OUR COUNTRY AND THAT OUR LEADERS WILL COME TO YOU FOR GUIDANCE, THEN WORK TOGETHER FOR THE GOOD OF OUR COUNTRY AND IT'S PEOPLE. PRAYING ALSO FOR OUR SOLDIERS AND SERVICE PERSONNEL FOR THEIR SAFETY, GUIDANCE, COMFORT AND INNER PEACE AND THE INNER PEACE OF THEIR FAMILIES. AND AS ALWAYS, GIVING YOU OUR LOVE, THANKS, HONOR, PRAISE AND GLORY IN JESUS HOLY NAME, AMEN.
================================ Yesterday Norman cut a passageway for the pigeons (just where they can get to and through it, and NOT the chickens). We watched them for a long time yesterday, and this morning from time to time.. they have honestly loved it.. they have come out and just sit.. came out and flew around for a bit and went back inside.. flew from tree to tree.. went from one building roof to another, to the house, and back to their home.. Thankfully they are enjoying some freedom without just taking off.. They never have went out of site.. yet! And we realize that they may.. but their JOY has been worth it all.. And we are so glad that they have enjoyed their freedom! We still haven't got to see them do the "roller pigeon tuck of the wing and roll yet.. but we look forward to seeing it" Sooner or later I look for us to watch them.. ================================================
Still praying for Norman and this cold or whatever he has.. And he is still sore from the 3 car wreck.. Praying for Jenna's health issues and "unspoken" prayers.. Praying for Betty Jo, Timmy and Kristin.. and hoping that time helps some... Praying for Jake as he battles cancer (and for Frances) .. Praying for little Evan as he continues to battle E.B... and for all the other people that battle with life threatening illnesses..God bless, heal and help each of them please and grant them and their families inner peace and comfort! Thank You in Jesus Holy name, amen. ===========================================
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MATTHEW 18: 19-20
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PRAYING FOR OUR FAMILY, OUR EXTENDED FAMILIES, OUR CHURCH FAMILY, OUR FRIENDS, NEIGHBORS, AND CO-WORKERS. PLEASE GOD WRAP YOUR LOVING ARMS AROUND EACH AND BLESS THEM ALL SPIRITUALLY, PHYSICALLY, EMOTIONALLY, MENTALLY, FINANCIALLY, AND WITH YOUR UNCONDITIONAL LOVE, GRACE, MERCIES, GUIDANCE, AND A SPECIAL BLESSING THAT ONLY YOU KNOW THAT THEY "NEED" IN THEIR LIVES SO THEY WILL KNOW WITHOUT A DOUBT THAT IT WAS FROM YOU.
PRAYING FOR THE INNOCENT EVERYWHERE.. THEIR SAFETY, GUIDANCE, COMFORT AND INNER PEACE. PRAYING FOR OUR COUNTRY AND THAT OUR LEADERS WILL COME TO YOU FOR GUIDANCE, THEN WORK TOGETHER FOR THE GOOD OF OUR COUNTRY AND IT'S PEOPLE. PRAYING ALSO FOR OUR SOLDIERS AND SERVICE PERSONNEL FOR THEIR SAFETY, GUIDANCE, COMFORT AND INNER PEACE AND THE INNER PEACE OF THEIR FAMILIES. AND AS ALWAYS, GIVING YOU OUR LOVE, THANKS, HONOR, PRAISE AND GLORY IN JESUS HOLY NAME, AMEN.
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