Christ's Dream

Jesus formed His EverLasting Dream into a command. Then He verbalized it saying, "You must love one another, as I have loved you." John 13:34

Not our goals, nor harm intended,
Not a building, nor preacher heavy winded,
Not a mission, with vision short extended,
Nor a schedule, which is well attended.

None of these matter at all.
Feats big or small, when comes the final call,
This question stands ranking over ‘t’all,
"Did we live Christ's Dream for all?"

Be your best so that you can help others be theirs.

Watch Oprah's Compassion

She does everything so well!


Click on the picture then click on the site to watch how she activates the compassionate action of "PAYING IT FORWARD."


She is wonderful!
She is "True Love" in action!

I apologize

I apologize
Milan Ford

I've been wanting to write to you for some time now.
Every time I would try, I never seem to find the right words to say.

We pass each other every Sunday. Sometimes even during the middle of the week.
But for some reason, I just don't feel like we are as close as we once were.

I'm sure there are a number of reasons for that. Both of us probably share some of the blame.
But I felt like it was my time to apologize for a few things that may have driven us apart.

I apologize.
For that time one of my ushers told you that seat was reserved for our "special guests."

I apologize.
For those times I said our evening services would end at 9pm, but ended at 10:30pm.
(I realize how difficult that can be with children that still have to get up early for school.)

I apologize.
For that time you called one of my leaders for prayer and never received a call back.

I apologize.
For sometimes being way too critical on how you choose to dress for service.

I apologize.
For those times it seems like I'm always asking for some kind of financial assistance.
(I realize how you and others give so faithfully. I just wish there were more like you.)

I apologize.
For the times I may have appeared interested more in gaining new members, than serving and being a disciple to those members (like you) who were already coming.

I apologize.
For that time your friend (the one you invited to come visit on last Sunday) got screamed at by one of my parking lot leaders for going the wrong way. She really didn't know.

I apologize.
For those times you had questions about some of my messages and were afraid to ask.

And I (Really) Apologize....
For the times you've felt I place too much emphasis on my pastor. I admit sometimes I allow things to get a bit carried away.

I can't imagine how many other things I may have done to make you feel the way you do. I never meant to disappoint you and want you to know how important you are to me.

If there is anything the last few years have taught me, is that I desperately need to make some changes. I realize I've picked up a pretty bad rap. So much so I was just about to quit.

I was just about to throw in the towel when I read in Ephesians 5:25, that that Christ loved me, and gave Himself for me (despite my many shortcomings).

I figured if Christ could love me, with all that I've done in the past, there may still be hope for the two of us. Although I can't promise everything is going to be perfect, I know that together, we still can do some great and awesome things.

I hope you will consider forgiving me and working alongside me.
We have so much to do.

Thanks for taking the time to hear me out.

Love,
The Church

Milan Ford is a 12-year leader (and survivor) of college and student ministry within the local church. He currently serves as Content Editor for Streaming Faith and as the author of "The Pew View" (www.thepewview.com), a blogspot for church ministry leaders.

The Light in the forest

Did you know the in the whole universe what you say and do, how people repond to you, the decisions you make to do, what you call improve, all matter the most to someone special to you. If you do not know who that person is, or how to find them through the forest, how will you search?
May I suggest that you simply shine your light on all the trees, big or small, with leaves or none at all. They will be there, cheering you on, loving your light. Because to them, everything you do is right.
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The Compassion of Ben Franklin

Do you wonder what Ben Franklin has to do with compassion?

Read his autobiography!

Ben Franklin had his share of hardships as a slave, he himself was the embodiment of the desire for compassion and freedom. During his development through and beyond his hardship, Ben documented many advisatory writings that are not only good for us to read, but the United States of America found his wisdom to be part of the guidance it needed to thrive to success.

See: The Autobiography of Ben Franklin, and The Writings of Benjamin Franklin By Benjamin Franklin:

Some titles were:

To Sir Alexander Dick January, 1772

To Mrs Jane Mecom January 13 1772

To the Committee of Correspondence in Massachusetts January 13 1772

To Samuel Cooper January 13 1772

To James Bowdoin January 13 1772

To Dr Joshua Babcock January 13 1772

To Thomas Cushing January 13 1772

To Samuel Franklin January 13 1772

To Ezra Stiles January 13 1772

To Mrs Deborah Franklin January 28 1772

To Anthony Tissington January 28 1772

To Mrs Sarah Bache January 29 1772

To William Franklin January 30 1772

To John Foxcroft February 4 1772

To Dr Thomas Bond February 5 1772

To Cadwallader Evans February 6 1772

To Dr Richard Price February u 1772

To Noble Wimberly Jones April 2 1772

To Thomas Cushing April 13 1772

To M Le Roy April 20 1772

To Joseph Priestley May 4 1772

To Mrs Deborah Franklin May 5 1772

Ben Franklin was always trying to help take progress to the next level. You may also notice, the year 1772, it's a very special year.

Compassion for you

Did you know?
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