I came across this video and I think it is hilarious.
There are many ways to get connected to God and connected to God's people, but small groups are a very effective way to do this. Would you consider joining a group or leading a group? We want everyone at Antioch to get connected! Will you get connected TODAY? Visit our webpage to find out the Connection Groups that are already formed, or contact me to get more information about how to start and/or lead a group.
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8.31.2011
8.26.2011
I'm Right... I Know It!
Dan P. Greyling shared this anecdote in Reader's Digest:
A friend of mine, returning to South Africa from a long stay in Europe, found herself with some time to spare at London's Heathrow Airport. Buying a cup of coffee and a small package of cookies, she staggered, laden with luggage, to an unoccupied table. She was reading the morning paper when she became aware of someone rustling at her table. From behind her paper, she was flabbergasted to see a neatly dressed young man helping himself to her cookies. She did not want to make a scene, so she leaned across and took a cookie herself. A minute or so passed. More rustling. He was helping himself to another cookie. By the time they were down to the last cookie in the package, she was very angry but still could not bring herself to say anything. Then the young man broke the cookie in two, pushed half across to her, ate the other half and left. Some time later, when the public-address system called for her to present her ticket, she was still fuming. Imagine her embarrassment when she opened her handbag and was confronted by her package of cookies. She had been eating his.
How many times do we get angry or emotional thinking others are in the wrong when it is we who are? Sean Covey writes, "we should open our minds and hearts to new information, ideas, and points of view, and be willing to change our paradigms when it becomes clear that they're wrong."
We all come from different backgrounds and the automatic assumption is that we are right and others are wrong. There is only ONE true right and that is the Word of God. Look there for the answers to what is right and be willing to humbly change your opinions when they don't line up with the Word! 1 Peter 4:11 says, "If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the words of God."
If we adopt this attitude, we might actually start making an impact for the Kingdom of God in the world.
A friend of mine, returning to South Africa from a long stay in Europe, found herself with some time to spare at London's Heathrow Airport. Buying a cup of coffee and a small package of cookies, she staggered, laden with luggage, to an unoccupied table. She was reading the morning paper when she became aware of someone rustling at her table. From behind her paper, she was flabbergasted to see a neatly dressed young man helping himself to her cookies. She did not want to make a scene, so she leaned across and took a cookie herself. A minute or so passed. More rustling. He was helping himself to another cookie. By the time they were down to the last cookie in the package, she was very angry but still could not bring herself to say anything. Then the young man broke the cookie in two, pushed half across to her, ate the other half and left. Some time later, when the public-address system called for her to present her ticket, she was still fuming. Imagine her embarrassment when she opened her handbag and was confronted by her package of cookies. She had been eating his.
How many times do we get angry or emotional thinking others are in the wrong when it is we who are? Sean Covey writes, "we should open our minds and hearts to new information, ideas, and points of view, and be willing to change our paradigms when it becomes clear that they're wrong."
We all come from different backgrounds and the automatic assumption is that we are right and others are wrong. There is only ONE true right and that is the Word of God. Look there for the answers to what is right and be willing to humbly change your opinions when they don't line up with the Word! 1 Peter 4:11 says, "If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the words of God."
If we adopt this attitude, we might actually start making an impact for the Kingdom of God in the world.
8.21.2011
Courageous The Movie
Make plans to see the latest movie from Sherwood Pictures (creators of "Facing The Giants" & "Fireproof"). It is called "Courageous" and it is a movie about fathers. Sharla & I got to see a preview of it, and it is a great movie. If you see it the opening weekend (September 30), you will help to keep it in theaters. Check out the trailer and check out "Courageous". Remember, "Honor begins at home."
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