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BulletinGold
#95
November
2008 Vol 8 #9
 Editorial
----by David Bragg
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A chill was permanently set in the air. A stench contaminated
each
breath taken. The echo of jangling chains drifted up the corridor
as
the passing guard occasionally blocked the meager light. Weary
eyes
strained to see the words that filled an empty parchment sprawled on
the table as a letter of joy sprang from a gloomy dungeon (Phil. 4:4).
Norman Vincent Peale's message, so familiar to
the twentieth
century culture, was alive and well in that first century prison.
The
power of positive thinking sustained Paul, a prisoner, as he preached
the joy of Christianity to the Philippians. He urged them to
appreciate the natural joy Christ brings. Repeatedly in this small
epistle the writer's mind returns to the fount of joy to find its
refreshing attributes.
Joy does not deny the actual but accentuates
the ultimate. It is
not preoccupied with the negative but focuses on the positive.
Paul's
joy came from a personal walk with Christ, and just as it could not be
driven away by flogging, it could not be confined to a dungeon prison
(Phil. 1:21; 4:13). His was a joy no chain could bind and no
court
could suppress. It would be drowned by no adversity, crushed by
no foe
(Phil. 2:17; Col. 1:24). Even in Paul’s unjust and merciless
treatment
in Philippi, he was thankful (Acts 16:20-ff).
It is obvious as our nation anticipates the annual
day of
Thanksgiving that the real need is to develop the habit of daily
thanksgiving (Col. 3:15). Thanksgiving ought to be the natural
expression of the true joy that can only be found in Jesus
Christ. May
this year be the beginning of a lifestyle of thanksgiving, a daily,
joyous embrace of life. Like a lifesaver to a drowning man, Paul
pleads with us to rejoice, especially when the storms of life rage
about us. Cling to joy. Let it permeate your
disposition. Embrace it
as an attitude for living and it will hold you up as you float to the
safety of God's eternal shore.
There can be no greater tragedy than to lose the joy
of Christ in
our life. There is no defeat so bitter as the victory of a
negative
mind.
David Bragg, co-editor
www.davidbragg.org
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Panning
for Gold
- Feature Articles:
Returning
Thanks
by: David A. Sargent
Many years ago
two boys were working their way through Stanford University. Their
funds got desperately low, and the idea came to them to engage
Paderewski, the great Polish pianist, for a piano recital. They would
use the funds to help pay their board and tuition. The great
pianist’s manager asked for a guarantee of $2,000. The guarantee was a
lot of money in those days, but the boys agreed and proceeded to
promote the concert. They worked hard, only to find that they had
grossed only $1,600.
After the concert the two boys told the great
artist the bad news. They gave him the entire $1,600, along with a
promissory note for $400, explaining that they would earn the amount at
the earliest possible moment and send the money to him. It looked like
the end of their college careers.
“No, boys,” replied Paderewski, “that won’t
do.” Then, tearing the note in two, he returned the money to them as
well. “Now,” he told them, “take out of this $1,600 all of your
expenses, and keep for each of you 10 percent of the balance for your
work. Let me have the rest.”
The years rolled
by -- World War I came and went. Paderewski, now Premier of Poland, was
striving to feed thousands of starving people in his native land. There
was only one man in the world
who could help him - he was in charge of
the U.S. Food and Relief Bureau. He quickly agreed to help and soon
thousands of tons of food were sent to Poland.
After the starving people were fed, Paderewski journeyed to Paris to
thank the man for the relief he had sent....
“That’s all right, Mr.
Paderewski,” was his reply. “Besides, you don’t
remember it, but you helped me once when I was a student at college,
and I was also in trouble.” The man’s name? Herbert Clark Hoover,
31st
President of the United States of America.” *
Paderewski, with great generosity and kindness, was able to help a
couple of struggling college students. Years later, one of those
college students was able to say “Thank you” by assisting Paderewski
and his people in a great time of need. It is a wonderful thing
to be
able to return thanks for a noble action done on behalf of another.
Friend, something has been done for YOU! You didn’t ask for it,
but you desperately needed it. It happened long before you were
born,
but you may still benefit greatly by the action of a loving, generous
Person.
"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son,
that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting
life” (John 3:16).
Because of OUR grievous
condition due to our sin, the kind and loving
Heavenly Father gave us His Son to die on the cross for our sins
(Romans 5:8). Because of this great Sacrifice, we may have
forgiveness
from our sins (Ephesians 1:7) and the gift of eternal life (Romans
6:23).
How can we return thanks for this indescribable Gift and receive
those blessings? By our humble submission to His will: believing
and
trusting Jesus (Acts 16:30-31), turning from our sin in repentance
(Acts 17:30-31), confessing Jesus before men (Romans 10:9-10), and
being baptized (immersed) in His name for the forgiveness of our sins
(Acts 2:38). Then we can continue to show our gratitude by
seeking to
live obediently to His will for the rest of our lives (John 14:15).
Friend, a great thing has been done for you: Jesus died for you so
that you might live. Won’t YOU “return thanks” by giving
your life to
Him?
* Bits & Pieces,
August 22, 1991
- David A. Sargent,
minister for the church of Christ at Creekwood in
Mobile, Alabama, is also the editor of an electronic devotional
entitled Living Water." To learn more about this excellent
resource
contact David via their website: http://www.creekwoodcc.org
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Thanksgiving - More Than A Holiday
by: Bob Spurlin
The Continental
Congress issued the first official Thanksgiving
Proclamation made in America in 1777. Six national Proclamations of
Thanksgiving were issued in the first thirty years after the founding
of the United States of America as an independent federation of States.
The fourth Thursday in the month of November has been assigned as the
day we celebrate Thanksgiving in America. Thanksgiving in its various
forms appears one-hundred-fifty-nine times in the Bible. We would
not
have the opportunity to celebrate the "Thanksgiving" holiday if it were
not for God creating the earth and all that is contained therein.
We are told in Philippians that we are to be "anxious for nothing,
but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your
requests be made known to God" (Phil 4:6). We are admonished to have an
attitude of "thanksgiving" (Col. 4:2). The true attitude of
thanksgiving is an attitude from our heart that says "I am truly
thankful to God for everything that He has given me to enjoy and use
while on this earth." Christians should possess the attitude of
thanksgiving year round recognizing all that we have is from God, and
as a result we are truly thankful!
Thanksgiving is
more than a day in which the consumption of food is our main focus.
This holiday should prompt us to think of others.
GIVE ATTENTION TO THE SICK AND SHUT-INS -
Thinking about the
shut-in, or sick person alone without a meal, and no one to care for
him/her should stir a responsive chord within all of us (Mt. 25:34-40).
David said, “For the needy shall not be forgotten, the expectation of
the poor shall not perish for ever” (Psalm 9:18). The needy, and the
poor, whose expectation is from the Lord, are never forgotten. To see
those sick and shut-in restricted to their homes, nursing home, or
assisted living facility needs our compassion and attention. Many of
these persons were stalwart Christians, who dedicated their lives to
building up the church of the Lord. They remain valuable, worthwhile,
and deserving of our time. For the last twelve years I have lived the
life of a shut-in, and know firsthand of the unique problems this group
has in managing the trials of life.
James admonished his readers, “To visit the
fatherless and widows
in their affliction,” (James 1:27). This exhortation includes orphans,
widows-widowers, and also the sick and shut-in. The Christian
admonition to visit means more than a handshake, or stopping by to
exchange the pleasantries of the day. The inspired writer’s use of the
word visit suggests, “supplying or care for those in need.” Those
confined to home often suffer loneliness, isolation, and neglect
compelling active Christians to fill this void. Good fortune has smiled
on this shut-in with a devoted wife-caregiver, attentive family, and
others that have reached out to lend their support. Sadly, this is not
the general rule for many shut-ins as many are forgotten.
GIVE ATTENTION TO THOSE LACKING THE BASIC
NECESSITIES OF LIFE - We
see on the national and local newscasts of those living in the wake of
tornadoes, hurricanes, and flooding taking place. The loss of homes,
businesses, and schools are often destroyed in the fraction of a few
seconds. Hurricane Katrina quickly transformed the lives of thousands
on the gulf coast to rubble. Many lost all their physical possessions
with the blink of an eye. Families losing their homes and material
things cannot compare with the loss of a husband, wife, or child.
Coming to the help of those, as described
above, brings out the
best in the human spirit. Seeing Christians give assistance with their
checkbook, and with personal items is an "odor of a sweet smell" (Phil.
4:18). Many have donated their time in building or repairing homes,
businesses, and in scores of other ways. Those responding to such needs
speak volumes of their concern. Proverbs 31 paints the picture of a
worthy woman stating: “She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea,
she reacheth forth her hands to the needy (Proverbs 31:20). This is
truly a woman of charity giving aid and comfort to the poor,
unfortunate, and destitute. She knows that in every gift coming from
God calls for us to give back to those in need.
Beloved, as the
Thanksgiving season approaches, let us reach out
to those in our communities, neighborhoods, and elsewhere to give
attention to those in need of the most basic necessities of life.
GIVE ATTENTION TO THOSE SPIRITUALLY MALNOURISHED - Giving food to
the physically malnourished is a worthy goal and we commend this
activity. However, giving attention to those that hunger spiritually
far exceeds the physical. Jesus said, “Blessed are they which do hunger
and thirst after righteousness for they shall be filled” (Mt. 5:6).
Jesus uses two of the most expressive words in the entire human
experience, “hunger and thirst.” Hunger and thirst are terms signifying
great desire. It would be difficult to find two words that convey the
attitude we should have in obtaining the righteousness of God. These
occur daily and when discontinued for any length of time certain
distress and calamity will occur. Just imagine going days or weeks
without food and drink? Peter writes, “As newborn babes, desire the
sincere milk of the word that ye may grow thereby” (I Peter 2:1).
Newborns have a natural instinct, a yearning, or longing to sustain
their lives. They know that only mother’s milk can supply the
nourishment that will sustain their young lives.
Reader friend, if we had the same desire for the Word of God as we
do for a sumptuous meal, we would not be spiritually malnourished.
Which bothers you most, missing Bible study and worship, or missing
that favorite meal? What bothers you most, missing Bible study and
worship, or your favorite football game, or athletic event? What
bothers you most, missing Bible study and worship, or a fishing-hunting
trip? These aforesaid questions put into perspective our attitude
toward spiritual things.
Countless souls in our community and neighborhoods are
malnourished when it comes to receiving proper spiritual food. We would
not consider taking spoiled food from the garbage can, and feeding it
to those never having a proper meal. Fundamentally, we must take the
gospel to them in its purest form leading each soul to the “bread of
life” (John 6:35, 6:48).
So, as we sit down to eat that wonderful Thanksgiving meal with
our loved ones, ponder those that are in need by showing concern and
thoughtfulness. We wish you a Happy Thanksgiving to all our readers.
- Bob Spurlin, the
"horizontal" preacher, has been bedridden with
Multiple Sclerosis for a number of years, yet continues to faithfully
serve his Lord through a number of avenues, most notably his
writing.
In addition to his website, http://www.bobspurlin.com, you may contact Bob via his email:
prechteach@aol.com (©2000-2006 BOB SPURLIN).
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Thanksliving - “Living Your Thanks" (Col.
3:17, 1 Thess. 5:18)
by: Gerald Cowan
Remember the
“magic words” we teach our children: please and thank
you. Those words remain effective as long as we live, not only in
regard to our human relationships, but also and especially in
relationships with God. There are three aspects to consider.
Receiving with thanks. “Thanks” is not payment for anything. It is
only a statement of appreciation and gratitude for what one has
received.
Giving with thanks. A gratuity (a “tip”) is a way of saying
thanks. It is not part of the bill and is not required. But when
something extra is given with payment of what is owed, the one who
receives it understands.
Giving thanks. We should be truly thankful in every situation and
circum-stance. We can give thanks in everything even if we cannot give
thanks for everything. We can give thanks in adversity, and sometimes,
since we are strengthened by adversity, we can give thanks for it.
We probably need to redefine our blessings in order to understand them
and be grateful for them.
- Gerald Cowan preaches
for the Dongola church of Christ in Dongola, IL. He may be
contacted at Geraldcowan1931@aol.com
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Coping with the Holiday Blues
by: James C. Savage
Soon the holidays will be upon us. For many
people it’s a time of
happiness and joy—as the old song goes, “’tis the season to be jolly.”
For others, however, the holidays are only a reminder that life is no
longer what it used to be; children have grown up, family members and
friends have moved away, loved ones have died, illnesses have come
along—many things have changed and the holidays are more to be endured
than enjoyed.
If you’re at a
stage of life where things are going well and the holidays are great,
good for you! Enjoy them fully! If you’re at a different stage and the
holidays are not so great, here are a couple of tips that might help
you get through them better.
1. Structure your time, if you’ve recently
lost a loved one, or
loved ones cannot be with you during the holidays, planning ahead to
fill your time with various activities might help. When we have “lots
of time” on our hands, it’s easy to spend “lots of time” missing loved
ones and feeling sad. Planning ahead of time—before the holidays get
here—to volunteer at a hospital, a church activity, or a non-profit
organization that feeds the homeless will help lessen the time you have
to miss your loved ones.
2. Eat healthy and exercise. Eating too many
sweets and too much
junk food, along with just sitting around, can make us feel depressed.
3. Make a special effort to reconnect with an
old friend, or with
someone you’ve not seen or talked to for a while. Connecting with old
friends can often bring back good memories that we have forgotten
about, as well as help us fill our time in productive ways.
4. Make a special effort to create a new
friend. Think about
someone else who might need some help through the holidays and make
that special effort now—before the holidays get here—to invite him or
her to do something special through the holidays. Doing something
to
help a friend feel better often makes us feel better too.
5. Make time to think about your loved ones.
If you have lost
loved ones during the past year, or if loved ones simply won’t be
with
you during the holidays, it’s still important to take some time to
think about them. Trying to stay busy that we won’t think at all about
the people we are missing is usually counterproductive. It’s usually
far better to allow ourselves time to think about them—even to grieve
their being absent—but to do so knowing that after a limited amount of
time we’re going to get up to do something else.
Coping with the holiday blues is often as much
about time
management as much as anything else. Deciding now—before the
holidays
arrive—how we will fill our time in productive and satisfying ways can
be most helpful. Best wishes and God’s blessings for the upcoming
holiday season.
—James C. Savage, Ph.D, LPCC, LMFT, Director of LifeStories Christian
Care and Counseling Services, Mayfield , KY; via The Family
Friend, a
monthly newsletter devoted to the family and edited by Lance Cordle and
published by the Calvert City church of Christ, Calvert City, KY.
Lance may be contacted through the congregation's website: http://www.calvertchurchofchrist.com
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Nuggets
and Quick Riches
- misc. goodies
this issue
George Washington’s Thanksgiving
Proclamation
Issued on October 3,1789
"Whereas it is the duty of all nations to
acknowledge the
providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his
benefits and humbly to implore his protection and favor; and "Whereas
both Houses of Congress have, by their joint committee, requested me to
recommend to the people of the United States a day of public
thanksgiving and prayer, to be observed by acknowledging with grateful
hearts the many and signal favors of Almighty God, especially by
affording them an opportunity to establish a form of government for
their safety and happiness;”
"Now, therefore, I do recommend and assign
Thursday, the
twenty-sixth day of November next to be devoted by the people of these
States to the service of that great and glorious Being who is the
beneficent author of all the good that was, that is, or that will be;
that we may then all unite in rendering unto him our service and humble
thanks for his kind care and protection of the people of this country
previous to their becoming a nation; for the signal and manifold
mercies and the favorable interpositions of his providence in the
course and conclusion of the late war; for the great degree of
tranquility, union and plenty which we have since enjoyed; for the
civil and religious liberty with which we are blessed, and the means we
have of acquiring and diffusing useful knowledge; and, in general, for
all the great and various favors which he has been pleased to confer
upon us.”
"And also that we may then unite in most
humbly offering our
prayers and supplications to the great Lord and Ruler of Nations, and
beseech him to pardon our national and other transgressions, to enable
us all, whether in public or private stations, to perform our duties
properly and punctually; to render our National Government a blessing
to all the people by constantly being a government of wise, just and
constitutional laws, discreetly and faithfully executed and obeyed; to
promote the knowledge and practice of true religion and virtue, and the
increase of science among us; and, generally, to grant unto all mankind
such a degree of temporal prosperity as he alone knows to be best"
Though this has been in the bulletin before,
it is worth putting in again. [Ron
Thomas]
- via The Lantern, Highway church of Christ, Sullivan, IL Ron
Thomas preaches for the congregation. Visit their website as http://www.highwaycofc.com
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Thanksgiving Day Prayer
By
Catherine Marshall
Lord, Thou hast been bountiful. As we
look back over the years,
how gracious Thou hast been, how tender Thy mercy, how warm and
constant Thy love.
Create within us, our Father, that true
gratitude that shall make
this day of Thanksgiving one of redemption, when we shall think not of
how much we can eat but of how thankful we ought to be.
So may we - all across this land today – act
as recipients of
God’s richest mercy and bountiful blessing, as we share with
others.
May we, in gratitude, get on with the job of creating not only a
nation, but a world in which all...shall have the right to seek
happiness.
Help us to make that dream come true in our homes day by
day, in
street and office and school, and so live for which we pray. In His
name, who created us a nation, we pray, Amen.
- From The Prayers of Peter Marshall, ed. Catherine Marshall; via THE
SOWER, a weekly publication of the Arthur church of Christ, Arthur, IL.
Ron Bartanen, who serves as minister and editor, may be contacted at - ron33dor@yahoo.com You may
also visit their website at http://www.arthurchurchofchrist.com
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My Thanksgiving Prayer
By Edd
Sterchi
Father
in Heaven,
I give you thanks for
giving me...
...a beautiful world to
live on,
...a blessed life to live
out,
...beloved people to live
with,
...a beneficial church to
live in,
...a blissful heaven to
live for...
...but most of all, I
thank You, Father, for giving me a
benevolent Savior who has
given me a new life in which,
by living through Him,
makes the living worthwhile -
both now and forever.
Amen.
- Edd Sterchi preaches
for the Harrisburg church of Christ in Harrisburg, IL. He
may be contacted at sterchi@midwest.net
You may visit their website at http://www.harrisburgchurchofchrist.org
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Rules For the Holiday Season
By Lance
Cordle
As we
enter the “core” of the holiday season, please allow me to
remind us all of some things we can do to make and keep it a joyous
time for us all:
Be careful about your spending. Stick to a budget. Life does not
consist in the quantity or price of things (see Luke 12:15).
Do something for others. Whether it is with a group or on your
own, give a little extra to help someone in need. In your plans
(parties, etc.), try to include those who may not have plans of their
own (widows, singles, couples who live far away from family, etc.).
Face your negative feelings. If you are sad about a loved who is
no longer alive, think about them and face the sadness, but end your
contemplation with a reflection of the precious memories and the
positive influence of that person on your life.
Use part of you time to take personal inventory and set goals for
the coming year. Try to avoid too much self-criticism, but be realistic
in your evaluation. Prioritize and set some attainable goals (not too
many at once) for yourself in the new year.
Enjoy the happy moments. Try to truly savor the times of
celebration. They will serve you well as sweet memories in the years to
come.
Count your blessings!!
- Lance Cordle, via The
Family Friend, a monthly newsletter published
by the Calvert City church of Christ, Calvert City, KY. It is an
excellent resource for articles relating to the family. To learn
more
consult the congregation's website: http://www.calvertchurchofchrist.com
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Hearts
of Gold
----poetry this issue
Thanksgiving
by: J. Randal Matheny
I thank you, Lord, for pain and trial,
For these I seldom
bow my head;
I much prefer the laugh
and smile,
Than bitter tears
with humble bread.
I thank you, Lord, for
lessons learned
In testing knocks
and wearied thorn,
For there I saw my forces
spurned,
And weakness on
your strength was borne.
I thank you, Lord, for
sorrow's want,
For sundered heart
and silent grief;
In these the self is
frail and gaunt,
From you flows
mercy's cool relief.
I thank you, Lord, for a
heavy weight,
I bow my head in
whispered prayer;
For under every burden's
strait
Your very presence
meets me there.
- J. Randal Matheny,
missionary and minister, is the publisher of
Uplift, an on-line and e-mail devotional. He may be contacted
through
this website: http://randalmatheny.com/uplift/
When reprinting this material, please be sure to include the
following: Copyright (c) 2006 J. Randal Matheny All rights
reserved.
You may forward the email to friends as is. You may not alter it in any
way or remove any text or attributions.
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Thankful . . . . . .
by: Carl Ciang
For the – Roses – In the garden
For the Depth of Life –
Within – The cross
For the – Home – I hang
my hat in
For the – Gain I have –
Due to – His loss
For the – Friends – I now
call – Brothers
For the – Referred to –
As Sisters – Too
For the Reality – Of
salvation
For – What I now call –
God’s – Breathing room
For the – Family – I love
– So dearly
For their – Sacrifice –
That has made me – Whole
For the – Love – Poured
down – from the Father
That now – Encapsulates –
My very soul
For the – Job – That
fulfills – My nature
As a – Breadwinner –So
much – A man
For these – Words – That
flow – So freely
Even through – Some –
Fail – To understand
For the – Grace – That
breaks – All chains – Now
Because – The Father –
Loves us – So
For the – Freedom – To be
– Praying
So that – You and I –
Would – Know
That the – Father – God –
Loves – Us – Dearly
And at the – Cross – He –
Completely – Let is show
Yes. . . . . .
Our Father – God – Loves
– Us – Dearly
And at the – Cross – He –
Completely – Let it show
- Carl Ciangi,
Northbrook, IL
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Thanks
Thanks to God for my Redeemer,
Thanks for all Thou dost
provide,
Thanks for times but now
a memory,
Thanks for Jesus by my
side,
Thanks for pleasant,
balmy springtime,
Thanks for dark and
dreary fall,
Thanks for tears by now
forgotten,
Thanks for peace within
my soul,
Thanks for prayers Thou
hast answered,
Thanks for what Thou dost
deny,
Thanks for storms that I
have weathered,
Thanks for all Thou dost
supply,
Thanks for pains, and
thanks for pleasure,
Thanks for comfort in
despair,
Thanks for grace that
none can measure,
Thanks for love beyond
compare,
Thanks for roses by the
wayside,
Thanks for thorns their
stems contain,
Thanks for home and
thanks for fireside,
Thanks for hope, that
sweet refrain,
Thanks for joy and thanks
for sorrow,
Thanks for heavenly peace
with Thee,
Thanks for hope in the
tomorrow,
Thanks through all
eternity.
- Selected; via the
weekly bulletin of the Harrisburg church of Christ
in Harrisburg, IL. Edd Sterchi serves as one of the
congregation's
ministers. He may be contacted at sterchi@midwest.net You may visit their website
at http://www.harrisburgchurchofchrist.org
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Be Thankful
Be thankful that you
don’t already have everything you desire.
If you did, what would
there be to look forward to?
Be thankful when you
don’t know something,
for it gives you the
opportunity to learn.
Be thankful for the
difficult times.
During those times you
grow.
Be thankful for your
limitations,
because they give you
opportunities for improvement.
Be thankful for each new
challenge,
because it will build
your strength and character.
Be thankful for your
mistakes.
They will teach you
valuable lessons.
Be thankful when you’re
tired and weary,
because it means you’ve
made a difference.
It’s easy to be thankful
for the good things. A life of rich
fulfillment comes to those who are also thankful for the setbacks.
Gratitude can turn a negative into a positive. Find a way to be
thankful for your troubles, and they can become your blessings.
- Author unknown; via the
weekly bulletin of the Harrisburg church of
Christ in Harrisburg, IL. Edd Sterchi serves as one of the
congregation's ministers. He may be contacted at sterchi@midwest.net You may visit their website
at http://www.harrisburgchurchofchrist.org
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Gold
Mines
----quotes & sayings for
bulletins and signs this issue
He who
thanks but with the lips
Thanks but in part;
The full, the true Thanksgiving
Comes from the heart.
J.A. Shedd
Thanksgiving, after all, is a word of action.
W.J. Cameron
“Thanksgiving Day comes, by statute, once a year; to the honest man it
comes as frequently as the heart of gratitude will allow.”
Edward Sandford Martin
"We can always find something to be thankful for, no matter what may be
the burden of our wants, or the special subject of our petitions."
Albert Barnes
"Some people complain because God put thorns on roses,
while others praise Him for putting roses among thorns."
Anonymous
The Pilgrims made seven times more graves than huts. No Americans
have
been more impoverished than these who, nevertheless, set aside a day of
thanksgiving. ~H.U. Westermayer
What we're really talking about is a wonderful day set aside on the
fourth Thursday of November when no one diets. I mean, why else
would
they call it Thanksgiving? ~Erma Bombeck, "No One Diets on
Thanksgiving," 26 November 1981
A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue, but the parent of all
the other virtues. ~Cicero
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