this is funny ;)
A taxi passenger tapped the driver on the shoulder to ask him a question.
The driver screamed, lost control of the car, nearly hit a bus, went up on the footpath, missed a biker, scraped a fire hydrant, and stopped just 3 centimetres from a department store shop window.
For a 3 seconds everything went quiet in the cab, then the driver slowly turned around and said, "Look lady, don't ever do that again. You scared the living daylights out of me!"
The passenger apologized and said, "I didn't realize that a little tap would scare you so much."
The driver replied, "Sorry, it's not really your fault. Today is my first day as a taxi driver. I've been driving a funeral van for the last 25 years."
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does anyone has any idea what happened to our NE website?
Cant seems to get in ... must be really dusty now :(
Day 16: Protecting the church
Eph 4:3
Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.
It’s everyone’s job to protect the unity of the church! Unity is the soul of fellowship. : )
♪Focus on what we have in common, not our differences.
Staying focused on what matters most- learning to love each other as Christ has loved us and fulfilling God’s purposes for each of us and his church . : ) There are many issues, rather than our personal differences that we should be concentrating on.
Romans 14:19
19So let's agree to use all our energy in getting along with each other. Help others with encouraging words;
♪Be realistic in your expectations
we mus passionately love the church despite its imperfections! Though Bible talks about the ideal fellowship, reality can be quite different. But don’t be discouraged! : ) Longing for the ideal while criticizing the real is evidence of immaturity. Maturity is living with the tension in reality while striving for the ideal : ) Though other believers will disappoint us and let us down, it is not excuse to stop fellowshipping with them. They are our family. : )
♪Choose to encourage rather than criticize
It is always easier to stand on the sidelines and take shots at those who are serving than it is to get involved and make a contribution. God warns us over and over not to criticize compare or to judge each other.
Romans 14:4
4Who are you to judge someone else's servant? To his own master he stands or falls. And he will stand, for the Lord is able to make him stand.
♪Refuse to listen to gossip
Gossiping is passing on information when you are neither part of the problem nor part of the solution. Spreading gossip is wrong, listening to gossip is wrong too!
♪Practise God’s method for conflict resolution
matthew 18:15-17
15"If a fellow believer hurts you, go and tell him--work it out between the two of you. If he listens, you've made a friend. 16If he won't listen, take one or two others along so that the presence of witnesses will keep things honest, and try again. 17If he still won't listen, tell the church. If he won't listen to the church, you'll have to start over from scratch, confront him with the need for repentance, and offer again God's forgiving love.
♪Support your pastors and leaders
There are no perfect leaders, but God gave them the authority to maintain the unity of the church. We protect the fellowship of the church when we honor those who serve us by leading. Pastors and elders need our prayers, encouragement, appreciation and love! : )
Heb 13:17 (MSG)
17Be responsive to your pastoral leaders. Listen to their counsel. They are alert to the condition of your lives and work under the strict supervision of God. Contribute to the joy of their leadership, not its drudgery. Why would you want to make things harder for them
1 thess 5:12-13(MSG)
12And now, friends, we ask you to honor those leaders who work so hard for you, who have been given the responsibility of urging and guiding you along in your obedience. 13Overwhelm them with appreciation and love!Get along among yourselves, each of you doing your part.
QUESTION:
Am I protecting my church family right now and keeping unity?
A taxi passenger tapped the driver on the shoulder to ask him a question.
The driver screamed, lost control of the car, nearly hit a bus, went up on the footpath, missed a biker, scraped a fire hydrant, and stopped just 3 centimetres from a department store shop window.
For a 3 seconds everything went quiet in the cab, then the driver slowly turned around and said, "Look lady, don't ever do that again. You scared the living daylights out of me!"
The passenger apologized and said, "I didn't realize that a little tap would scare you so much."
The driver replied, "Sorry, it's not really your fault. Today is my first day as a taxi driver. I've been driving a funeral van for the last 25 years."
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
does anyone has any idea what happened to our NE website?
Cant seems to get in ... must be really dusty now :(
Day 16: Protecting the church
Eph 4:3
Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.
It’s everyone’s job to protect the unity of the church! Unity is the soul of fellowship. : )
♪Focus on what we have in common, not our differences.
Staying focused on what matters most- learning to love each other as Christ has loved us and fulfilling God’s purposes for each of us and his church . : ) There are many issues, rather than our personal differences that we should be concentrating on.
Romans 14:19
19So let's agree to use all our energy in getting along with each other. Help others with encouraging words;
♪Be realistic in your expectations
we mus passionately love the church despite its imperfections! Though Bible talks about the ideal fellowship, reality can be quite different. But don’t be discouraged! : ) Longing for the ideal while criticizing the real is evidence of immaturity. Maturity is living with the tension in reality while striving for the ideal : ) Though other believers will disappoint us and let us down, it is not excuse to stop fellowshipping with them. They are our family. : )
♪Choose to encourage rather than criticize
It is always easier to stand on the sidelines and take shots at those who are serving than it is to get involved and make a contribution. God warns us over and over not to criticize compare or to judge each other.
Romans 14:4
4Who are you to judge someone else's servant? To his own master he stands or falls. And he will stand, for the Lord is able to make him stand.
♪Refuse to listen to gossip
Gossiping is passing on information when you are neither part of the problem nor part of the solution. Spreading gossip is wrong, listening to gossip is wrong too!
♪Practise God’s method for conflict resolution
matthew 18:15-17
15"If a fellow believer hurts you, go and tell him--work it out between the two of you. If he listens, you've made a friend. 16If he won't listen, take one or two others along so that the presence of witnesses will keep things honest, and try again. 17If he still won't listen, tell the church. If he won't listen to the church, you'll have to start over from scratch, confront him with the need for repentance, and offer again God's forgiving love.
♪Support your pastors and leaders
There are no perfect leaders, but God gave them the authority to maintain the unity of the church. We protect the fellowship of the church when we honor those who serve us by leading. Pastors and elders need our prayers, encouragement, appreciation and love! : )
Heb 13:17 (MSG)
17Be responsive to your pastoral leaders. Listen to their counsel. They are alert to the condition of your lives and work under the strict supervision of God. Contribute to the joy of their leadership, not its drudgery. Why would you want to make things harder for them
1 thess 5:12-13(MSG)
12And now, friends, we ask you to honor those leaders who work so hard for you, who have been given the responsibility of urging and guiding you along in your obedience. 13Overwhelm them with appreciation and love!Get along among yourselves, each of you doing your part.
QUESTION:
Am I protecting my church family right now and keeping unity?
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