Winning Words 7/27/10
“A habit is first a wanderer, then a guest, and finally the boss.” (Hungarian Quote) There are all kinds of habits, good and bad. What they have in common is that they eventually become the boss. We are fortunate in our community to have a facility that is designed to help people with addictive habits. The Church (in the best sense) tries to help people develop a good and positive way of life. ;-) Jack

FROM HAWKEYE GS: another like it is thoughts lead to words, which lead to action - too simple but too true as regards sin FROM JACK: A habit is not necessarily bad. It's the end result that counts.

FROM SH IN MICHIGAN: This is another interesting WW. In our Monday Night at the Movies Bible Study, we watched a couple of contemporary dramas, action, suspense, adventure, car chases, etc., etc., and then tried to discuss them from our faith perspectives. Finally last night we ended up with our Pastor's choice, "The Mission" with Robert De Niro and nothing compares, in my mind at least with the Priest who gets killed holding the cross. I think we need to see all these movies/TV/newspapers coming as guests into our homes but not let them be our bosses. It's helpful to hash it all out in the faith community.

FROM MO IN ILLINOIS: Those sneaky habits! I need to outwit my nightly snacking habit...Good Luck to me! FROM JACK: Don't let that "stuff" get into the house

FROM OUTHOUSE JUDY: Most of us have habits...some good and some bad. It's a shame my bad are stronger than my good. But, there is always tomorrow. The sun will still shine and I will still be trying to uninvite the bad and embrace the good. FROM JACK: Maybe you and grandson Noah can address the problem. He seems to be wise beyond his years.

FROM LIZ IN ILLINOIS: Bad habits can last a lifetime if you don't nip them in the bud. FROM JACK: Good habits can last a lifetime, too, if you cultivate them.

FROM MOLINER CF: Make a habit of being "good and positive." Not all habits are bad. FROM JACK: I'm beginning to make a habit of agreeing with you.