Archive - May 2012

Courage Through Community

Questions can make hermits out of us, driving us into hiding.  But Christ distributes courage through community; He dissipates doubts through fellowship.  He distributes pieces of the jigsaw puzzle to many.  When we mix, mingle, confess and pray–Christ speaks!

When we brush up against the church, we do just that.  Paul said, “The church is his body; it’s made full and complete by Christ, who fills all things everywhere with himself.”  

The adhesiveness of the disciples instructs us.  They stuck together.  Even with ransacked hopes, they clustered in conversant community.  Isn’t this a picture of the church–sharing stories, exchanging ideas, mulling over possibilities, lifting spirits?  And as they did, it says in Matthew 18:20 that Jesus showed up to teach them, proving, “when two or three of you are together because of me, you can be sure that I’ll be there.”

Taken from Fearless

News Bulletin

An opinion poll was taken recently among citizens in local high-rise retirement condos. The questions were direct and simple. The poll produced few surprises. The questions and answers follow…

What’s the most important right guaranteed us by the Constitution?
The senior citizen discount.What is the greatest invention of the century?
The plastic in my new knees, hips, and heart valve.

What is the surest sign society is in decline?
Those neighbors carousing after 8 PM.What is your favorite dinner entree?
Early birds.

Do you have trouble eating steak or corn on the cob?
Only when I misplace my teeth.What’s the cheapest way to lower winter heating bills?
Hot flashes.

What are your most bothersome medical problems?
Those not covered by Medicare.What’s the best substitute for a hard drug trip?
Bending down, then standing up real fast.

What are the hardest-to-find fashion accessories?
White shoes and belts.Seen in “The Good, Clean, Funnies List”