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Wednesday, September 29, 2010
THE KING'S HIGHWAY
THE KING'S HIGHWAY
Once upon a time, a king had a great highway built for the people who lived
in his kingdom. After it was completed, but before it was opened to the
public, the king decided to have a contest. He invited as many of his
subjects as desired to participate. The challenge was to see who could
travel the highway the best, and the winner was to receive a box of gold.
On the day of the contest, all the people came. Some of them had fine
chariots, some had fine clothing and fancy food to make the trip a luxurious
journey. Some wore their sturdiest shoes and ran along the highway on their
feet to show their skill. All day they traveled the highway, and each one,
when he arrived at the end, complained to the king about a large pile of
rocks and debris that had been left almost blocking the road at one point,
and that got in their way and hindered their travel.
At the end of the day, a lone traveler crossed the finish line warily and
walked over to the king. He was tired and dirty, but he addressed the king
with great respect and handed him a small chest of gold. He said, "I stopped
along the way to clear a pile of rocks and debris that was blocking the
road. This chest of gold was under it all. Please have it returned to its
rightful owner."
The king replied, "You are the rightful owner."
"Oh no," said the traveler, "This is not mine. I've never known such money."
"Oh yes," said the king, "you've earned this gold, for you won my contest.
He who travels the road best is he who makes the road better for those who
will follow."
Remember those words of wisdom as you travel the road of life!
Monday, September 27, 2010
THE HOUSE BEHIND THE WEEDS
- THE HOUSE BEHIND THE WEEDS
Just two little boys walking down a dusty lane
They came upon this old white house
With broken window panes.
The paint was faded, the shine was gone
The grass had grown so high
Still they made their little feet
To see what was inside.
They opened up the squeaky door
And then it came to light
This must have been an old church house
Once upon a time.
Dirty, dusty wooden pews
A pulpit that still stood
A bible laid upon it
Though the pages weren't too good.
An offering plate and song books too
Were lying on the floor
They must have left this old church fast
The day they closed these doors.
And over in the corner
A piano was still there
It must have played a pretty tune
But I guess nobody cared.
So little Bill looked up at Tommy
And Tommy looked at Bill
Why Don't we clean this old church up,
and get these old pews filled?"
They took a rag and wiped the dust
To try and make things shine
And then they took the offering plate
And put in it their Last dime.
They took a broom and swept the floor
And picked up broken glass
They got it all so nice and neat
And then they mowed the grass.
They lifted up the old church sign
And stood it by a tree
Right down by that old dirt road
Where everyone could see.
They ran back home, to find Daddy gone
But their Momma was inside
Just to find her hurt again
Where Daddy had made her cry.
"Don't cry Momma, wipe those tears,"
Little Bill and Tommy smiled
"Cause we have a big surprise for you
Just down the road a mile."
Hand in hand they tugged at her
Until they made her run
"What Is it Bill, Oh Tommy,
Just what have you two kids done?"
And then they came upon the house
Once hidden by the weeds
And there it stood a country church
Just like it used to be.
"But what is it, Mother? What's with your tears?
We thought this would bring you joy."
"Yes, but hush kids now and listen close
My Two sweet precious boys."
They both got quiet and stood real still
For the words they heard so true
Was Daddy praying in the church
With his head bowed on the pew.
"Forgive me Lord! Forgive me Lord!
Though I'm not worthy of Your love
Shine down on this sinner man
Sweet Salvation from above."
"For I've been out in the world, You know
Living my life all wrong
Until I came upon this church;
the place where I belong."
"I never noticed it before.
All those times I passed it up
I guess I wasn't looking, Lord.
Or maybe I was drunk."
"Bless oh Lord, yes, bless oh Lord.
The one who made me see
This little church that used to hide
Behind all those tall weeds."
And then he raised his head and stood
With his hands high in the air
To find two, dirty, tear-faced boys
With Momma standing there.
They ran up to him, hugged him tight
As their tears fell on the floor
"Don't worry kids, I'm not the Dad,
the one you've known before."
Things are different for us now
So keep on those pretty smiles
And let's go gather people in
To walk down these church aisles."
Then Bill looked up at Tommy
And Tommy looked at Bill
"Come on brother, let's get to work
To get these old pews filled."
"For we need no special blessing
For cleaning up this church
cause, God gave us back our Daddy
And that's more than gold is worth."
Sunday morning, pews all filled
And smiles on every face
Especially two little country boys
The ones who found this place.
Though it was hid back in the weeds
And so far out of sight
Nothing's ever hard to find
If you're walking toward God's light.
1 John 1:7 "We walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship
with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all
sin."
Friday, September 24, 2010
THE 4 CANDLES
THE FOUR CANDLES
The Four Candles burned slowly. Their Ambiance was so soft you could hear
them speak...
The first candle said, "I Am Peace, but these days, nobody wants to keep me
lit."
Then Peace's flame slowly diminishes and goes out completely.
The second candle says, "I Am Faith, but these days, I am no longer
indispensable."
Then Faith's flame slowly diminishes and goes out completely.
Sadly the third candle spoke, "I Am Love and I haven't the strength to stay
lit any longer." "People put me aside and don't understand my importance.
They even forget to love those who are nearest to them."
And waiting no longer, Love goes out completely.
Suddenly...
A child enters the room and sees the three candles no longer burning.
The child begins to cry, "Why are you not burning? You are supposed to stay
lit until the end."
Then the Fourth Candle spoke gently to the little boy, "Don't be afraid, for
I Am Hope, and while I still burn, we can re-light the other candles."
With Shining eyes the child took the Candle of Hope and lit the other three
candles.
Never let the Flame of Hope go out of your life.
With Hope, no matter how bad things look and are...Peace, Faith and Love can
Shine Brightly in our lives.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
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