GET COMFORTABLE ?

“Get comfortable with ambiguity.”—–Peter Rosenberger

Peter’s program (Sat. mornings at 7:00 central on afr) is Hope For The Family Caregiver. Caregiving is filled with lots of ambiguity, stuff you often can’t fix or tidy up. I’m using his quote because it can help us all think better about the many ambiguities in life.

Comfortable with ambiguity means we don’t always have to say something when a situation makes us uncomfortable.

Silence is often a better explanation for life’s dilemmas than saying something.

We don’t have to try one more verbal wrap-up for things we can’t fix.

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“Be still, and know that I Am God.”

The first step for that, before God (and then for peace with ourselves and other people), is to stop talking, before we say something that does not help.

WHAT’S THE BIBLE FOR ?

“God did not give us the Bible to increase our knowledge, but to change our lives.”—–D. L. Moody

WHAT DOES IT COST ?

“An offering counts only if it costs.”—–Jeff Shreve

SACRIFICE COSTS – – – HOW MUCH ?

Can a millionaire sacrifice—and still be a millionaire?

Can I sacrifice—and still keep my standard of living?

FAITHFUL STEWARD

I like my job here.

I’m in charge of a lot.

But it’s not my stuff—none of it.

I appreciate living here.

But I’m not at home here.

It’s not my house—just taking care of it for now.

I’ve got a much, MUCH BETTER one ready for me, soon.

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“What is required of a steward—just to be found faithful.”

R U N ! TO JESUS

“And they came with haste, and found . . . the baby Jesus.”

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The people in the Bible story knew it was more than a baby they were so eager to meet, and worship.

Have you met Jesus?

Is He more than a baby in your life at Christmas?

Jesus came to live, to love, to heal, to forgive, to die for our sins, to rise from the dead to seal our salvation.

Do you know Him?

Would you like to know Him?

Just talk to Jesus right now—tell Him you’re a sinner—and get right with God today.

BEEN THERE – – – DONE THAT

“The first thing I’m going to ask Jesus, ‘Have you been here before?’ “—–Dennis Praeger (Jewish talk show host)

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Jesus’ answer, “BEEN THERE, DONE THAT ! And, I already told you.”

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JESUS

WHAT COULD YOU GIVE

JESUS THIS CHRISTMAS

(Jesus was born 2000 years ago, but He is not 2000 years old.)

VALUABLE ‘ANTIQUES’

Some things do not have to become antiques to reach their full value.

I thought of this when I woke up a few minutes ago, before I thought of anything about the new day.

I experienced a precious moment when something became instantly valuable, invaluable.

It was one of those rare moments (before I even opened my eyes) when my very first thought was to thank and praise God for the new day—and dedicate to Him everything about the day, before any of it happened or even crossed my mind.

DOWN ?

Down on your luck ?

Time for

Down on your knees !