Thursday, March 28, 2013

Winning Words 3/28/13 
“No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another.”  (Charles Dickens)  For Christians, Thursday before Easter emphasizes the importance of being willing to serve others.  Charles Dickens knew about poverty.  His father was put into a Debtor’s Prison.  Dickens used his writing skills to become an advocate for the poor.  Bob Crachit and Tiny Tim are examples of this.  We need to be more caring.    ;-)  Jack

   FROM PL IN MICHIGAN:  I had the honor of seeing Jane Goodall last night at Oakland University.  3000 people were in attendance. He ability to quietly mesmerize an audience with pure love was incredible. The connection she made between humans and animals was thought provoking. Judy and I were just totally immersed in her message of hope!////JACK:  I didn't see you there.. She is a remarkable person, and the chimp world is better off because of her...and so is the human world.

 FROM MICHIZONA RAY:  We need to activate our "caring" through individual behaviors, and rely less on "hope" that is being done by others who utilize our donations and/or taxes. This truly is a function of the Church, and personally, I'd love to witness this Body reclaim it wholeheartedly. ////JACK:  There's a song that Sunday School children used to sing..."I am the Church, You are the Church, We are the Church together."  There are many "today" examples of the Church meeting the needs of the needy.  Sometimes this work is done quietly, without blowing a trumpet.////RAY:  I agree, and my point is that if the Church (that we are) was indeed doing the work we have been assigned by Christ to do, there would be no need for those who claim to be doing our work on our behalf to blow their trumpets. The fact that they exist, is a testament to our lack true "caring" and complacency.

 FROM PH IN MINNESOTA:  good words for today, Jack.  thanks. the motif of Jesus washing feet should be the primary logo of the Church.////JACK:  I wonder how many churches have the word, servant (or worker) in their name?

 FROM OUTHOUSE JUDY:  You picked wonderful words for today's message being Maundy Thursday.  Jesus came as a servant, worked among us as a servant and died for us as a servant.  We could all serve more.////JACK:  Maundy is a fascinating word, but I haven't been too fascinated by the foot-washing ceremony.  We never did that stuff in the old days.  Servants can do other things and still follow the Maundy theme.

 FROM WALMART REV:  ...never a shortage of opportunities here...that is if one is looking for an opportunity.////JACK:  Every face is an opportunity.

 FROM YOOPER FLICKA:  SUPER !!!!////JACK:  Which of these words says it best?  : jättebra, fantastisk, flott, brak-, toppen

 FROM CL IN MICHIGAN:  Amen to that////JACK:  "Amen" is a useful word when you agree with something.

 FROM BLAZING OAKS:  RE:your blog; I just read a quote from Jane Goodall in THE WEEK publication; "Change happens by  listening and then starting a dialogue with the people who are doing something you don't believe is right."  Smart lady!  Per your quote today, as my father used to say, "Even the worst of us can serve as a horrible example!"  Not that we want to serve in that way....thank goodness for the means to lighten some loads in our little corner of the world!!////JACK:  The Parable of the Good Samaritan uses some bad examples (and a good one) to teach a lesson.

 FROM PEPPERMINT MARY:  caring should be a daily practice.  at school our motto is ,"we are caring, sharing, loving, peaceful people".  we practice it every day and point out out goodnesses to each other! ////JACK:  So, you do more than free-style crayon work?  Do you know this one by Karen Rupprecht?  "A Smile and a Kind Word"
When I'm feeling sad and someone asks
How can I help you?
I say what my daddy always said
Just a smile and a kind word will do
Just a smile and a kind word will do
Chorus:
Just give a smile any kind of little smile will do
A few kind words like my daddy taught me to
Just give a smile any kind of little smile will do
A few kind words like I'm lucky to have a friend like you
So if a friend is feeling down there's something you can do
Just try a smile and a few kind words
It's sure to help them too
Chorus
  


2 comments:

Ray Gage said...

We need to activate our "caring" through individual behaviors, and rely less on "hope" that is being done by others who utilize our donations and/or taxes. This truly is a function of the Church, and personally, I'd love to witness this Body reclaim it wholeheartedly.

Ray Gage said...

I agree, and my point is that if the Church (that we are) was indeed doing the work we have been assigned by Christ to do, there would be no need for those who claim to be doing our work on our behalf to blow their trumpets. The fact that they exist, is a testament to our lack true "caring" and complacency.