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“Remain as long as you like,” was the reply. Soon the tree forgot all about its tiny guest, but the seed did not remain idle. Immediately it began to work its roots under the bark and into the heart of the trunk itself.

Finally the tree cried out, “What are you doing?”

“I’m only the little seed you allowed to rest among your boughs,” came the reply.

“Get out!” exclaimed the palm. “You’ve become too large and strong!”

“I cannot leave you now,” said the banyan. “We have grown together, and I would kill you if I tore myself away.”

The tree tried desperately to shake itself loose, but to no avail. Eventually its graceful leaves turned brown, and its trunk wasted away; but the banyan continued to thrive until its host could no longer be found.

Scripture:

2 Corinthians 6:14-18

Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel? And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you, And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.

Humor:

3/17—One Sunday morning, after a lifeless service, the pastor noticed little Alex was staring up at the large plaque that hung in the foyer of the church. It was covered with names, and small American flags were mounted on either side of it.

The seven-year old had been staring at the plaque for some time, so the pastor walked up, stood beside the boy, and said quietly, “Good morning, Alex.”

“Good morning, pastor,” replied the young man, still focused on the plaque. “Pastor, what is this?” Alex asked.

“Well, son, it’s a memorial to all the young men and women who died in the service,” the pastor said.

They stood together staring at the large plaque. Little Alex shot back, “Which service did they die in–morning or evening?”

My, how we love to argue over worship!

– unknown origin

The Breastplate Of Righteousness, The Armor Of God

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Breastplate not Backplate

Ephesians 6:14

Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;

Start Your Day Off Right Series 3/16

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Here is some food for your Daily Bread!

3/16–Start Your Day Off Right Series

Quote:

3/16–You and you alone are the only person that can live the life that writes the story that you were meant to tell

Story:

“If an airline disclosed that the pilot for a particular flight was terrible at takeoffs and landings, but was reasonably proficient once the plane was airborne, how many of you would rush to buy a ticket for that flight? Would you change your mind if they offered you a deep discount?”

Scripture:

Philippians 4:13

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Humor:

Ah – an excellent communication in marriage. Who can find it?

The story is told of a wife who returned home from work to find her husband sitting in his favorite chair devouring the local newspaper. After rummaging around in the kitchen for a time, she said, “Honey, I read today that men speak 2000 words a day and women 4000 words each day.”

In a low growl he muttered, “Uh-huh, I wonder why that is?” The newspaper continued to dominate this fellow.

After a pregnant pause, “I guess it’s due to the fact that women have to repeat everything twice to their husbands.”

After finishing a paragraph in the newspaper, this poor fellow responded, “Huh?”

Ah-communication.

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3/16–Can You Spare A Minute?

3/17–10/19–Think yourself happy–It is a choice you know. Just like going to the soft drink machine and deciding whether you will choose cola or uncola.

You can think yourself unhappy or happy.It is your choice.

The Apostle Paul told the ruler he was standing before that “I think myself happy” to be able to give the answer he was giving him concerning his convictions. Why would anyone choose to be unhappy?

But, it seems that some people are so determined to be unhappy that I hate to interupt them and keep them from what they work so hard at! It is not the weather, or someone else….it is your decision, yours alone.

Quit abusing yourself and blaming on someone else. I think it was Pogo who said I met the enemy, and I knew him…it was myself.

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Take Responsibility, Don’t Say It Wasn’t Me

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Take Responsibility!

Genesis 3:12-17

And the man said, The woman whom thou gavest to be with me, she gave me of the tree, and I did eat. And the LORD God said unto the woman, What is this that thou hast done? And the woman said, The serpent beguiled me, and I did eat. And the LORD God said unto the serpent, Because thou hast done this, thou art cursed above all cattle, and above every beast of the field; upon thy belly shalt thou go, and dust shalt thou eat all the days of thy life: And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel. Unto the woman he said, I will greatly multiply thy sorrow and thy conception; in sorrow thou shalt bring forth children; and thy desire shall be to thy husband, and he shall rule over thee. And unto Adam he said, Because thou hast hearkened unto the voice of thy wife, and hast eaten of the tree, of which I commanded thee, saying, Thou shalt not eat of it: cursed is the ground for thy sake; in sorrow shalt thou eat of it all the days of thy life;

Start Your Day Off Right Series 3/15

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Here is some food for your Daily Bread!

3/15–Start Your Day Off Right Series

Quote:

3/15/—The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be

Story:

In the washroom of his London club, British newspaper publisher and politician William Beverbrook happened to meet Edward Heath, then a young member of Parliament, about whom Beverbrook had printed an insulting editorial a few days earlier. “My dear chap,” said the publisher, embarrassed by the encounter. “I’ve been thinking it over, and I was wrong. Here and now, I wish to apologize.” “Very well,” grunted Heath. “But the next time, I wish you’d insult me in the washroom and apologize in your newspaper.”

Today in the Word, October 1, 1993.

Scripture:

Matthew 5:23-24

Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee; Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.

Humor:

The story is told that after sometime in the Garden, Eve grew restless and began to question Adam’s commitment to her.

She inquired, “Adam, do you still love me?”

Adam replied, “There’s no one else but you, honey.”

After thinking through the encounter, Adam inquired of God as to why He made Eve so beautiful.

God replied, “So you would love her.”

Adam continued, “And why did you make her so soft?”

God replied again, “So you would love her,”

Adam pressed on, “And why did you make her so loving?

Again God replied, “So you would love her.”

Finally Adam ventured, “And why did you make her so stupid, God?”

God replied, “So she would love you.” God has a way of humbling us when we need it most.

– Pastor Greg Laurie, Harvest Crusade, Anaheim, California, 1994

Can You Spare A Minute 3/15?

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If you can’t find two minutes, can you spare just one?

3/15– Can You Spare A Minute?

3/15–Remember the days that you prayed for the things you have now!

Make Sure You Know That You Are Going In The Right Direction

In November, 1975, 75 convicts started digging a secret tunnel designed to bring them up at the other side of the wall of Saltillo Prison in northern Mexico.

On April 18, 1976, guided by pure genius, they tunneled up into the nearby courtroom in which many of them had been sentenced. The surprised judges returned all 75 to jail.

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