Good Mornibg
REV BOB RAMBO
Hi! I’m Bob Rambo, Lead Pastor at Central United Methodist Church.
Recently, a major league baseball pitcher was one out away from a perfect game. On what should have been the last out, a batter hit a ball to the second baseman, who tossed it to the pitcher [who was covering first base] for the final out. But the first base umpire called the runner safe – ruining the perfect game.
After the game, the umpire reviewed the video replay and to his horror admitted: I BLEW IT – I COST THAT KID A PERFECT GAME! He apologized to the pitcher, who amazingly said: IT’S NO BIG DEAL; NOBODY’S PERFECT.
These two men are teaching us a valuable lesson. Sometimes we “blow it” and need to admit it. But they also teach us that when someone makes a mistake and admits it, we need to forgive and move on.
So if you’ve made a mistake, own up to it. And when someone admits a mistake to you – let it go
Friday, July 9, 2010
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Good Morning!
MS SABRINA WILLAMS
I have a friend who has dealt with physical challenges and faced multiple surgeries over the past years. Yet if someone has a need....she is there. She is one of my heros.
An Insurance benefits company recently hired the Gallup organization to find out why some people return to work more quickly than others following illness and surgery. They found that the quick returnees almost never think about their physical problems, while those who are slow to come back focus on themselves and their impairment.
When Jesus came to earth, his whole focus was on others, not himself. He taught his followers to do the same thing… to the point that they forgot themselves. He was teaching them not to be self-absorbed.
II Peter chapter 1 reminds us...the more you grow in self-control, Godliness, endurance and love, the more useful and productive you will become.
This is counter to what our basic human nature is, but it works. We live longer, work more productively, and bless others because of it.
Go today, be a blessing to someone... after all...it is good for your health!
MS SABRINA WILLAMS
I have a friend who has dealt with physical challenges and faced multiple surgeries over the past years. Yet if someone has a need....she is there. She is one of my heros.
An Insurance benefits company recently hired the Gallup organization to find out why some people return to work more quickly than others following illness and surgery. They found that the quick returnees almost never think about their physical problems, while those who are slow to come back focus on themselves and their impairment.
When Jesus came to earth, his whole focus was on others, not himself. He taught his followers to do the same thing… to the point that they forgot themselves. He was teaching them not to be self-absorbed.
II Peter chapter 1 reminds us...the more you grow in self-control, Godliness, endurance and love, the more useful and productive you will become.
This is counter to what our basic human nature is, but it works. We live longer, work more productively, and bless others because of it.
Go today, be a blessing to someone... after all...it is good for your health!
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
GOOD MORNING
REV BOB PEDEN
Are you a religious person? Do you obediently get out of bed each Sunday morning and head off to your local church? Do you follow all the rules because even if no one else is looking you know God is watching your every move and there will be a price to pay someday, if you mess up? Do you read your Bible everyday and a devotion and then read the prayer, because that’s what good people are supposed to do? Are you a religious person? Then I am sorry. For you are missing the real joy that comes from being a companion of Jesus Christ.
Worship, obedience, study, prayer come not from duty but because you love, honor, want to talk to, and hear from the one who created you - and the entire universe.
This is Bob Peden of Central United Methodist Church. I am learning that the joy of being Christ’s companion is as far from the drudgery of religious guilt and duty as the east is from the west.
REV BOB PEDEN
Are you a religious person? Do you obediently get out of bed each Sunday morning and head off to your local church? Do you follow all the rules because even if no one else is looking you know God is watching your every move and there will be a price to pay someday, if you mess up? Do you read your Bible everyday and a devotion and then read the prayer, because that’s what good people are supposed to do? Are you a religious person? Then I am sorry. For you are missing the real joy that comes from being a companion of Jesus Christ.
Worship, obedience, study, prayer come not from duty but because you love, honor, want to talk to, and hear from the one who created you - and the entire universe.
This is Bob Peden of Central United Methodist Church. I am learning that the joy of being Christ’s companion is as far from the drudgery of religious guilt and duty as the east is from the west.
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
GOOD MORNING!
REV JIM CAIN
A Meridian businessman owned a building which set empty for years needing repairs. Vandals had damaged the doors, smashed the windows, and litter was everywhere inside the building.
The businessman showed a prospective buyer the property and took great pains to explain that he would fix the doors, replace the broken windows, and clean out all the garbage inside and out. “Oh don’t worry about the repairs,” the buyer said. “When I buy this place, I’m going to build something completely different,
Something brand new. I don’t want the building. I just want the property!”
Compared with the renovation that God has in mind, our efforts to improve our own lives are as trivial as sweeping out a building slated for demolition. When you become a Christian, the “old is passed away; the new has come!” Allow me to invite you to a personal renovation that can begin by attending worship in one of God’s houses this Sunday morning!
REV JIM CAIN
A Meridian businessman owned a building which set empty for years needing repairs. Vandals had damaged the doors, smashed the windows, and litter was everywhere inside the building.
The businessman showed a prospective buyer the property and took great pains to explain that he would fix the doors, replace the broken windows, and clean out all the garbage inside and out. “Oh don’t worry about the repairs,” the buyer said. “When I buy this place, I’m going to build something completely different,
Something brand new. I don’t want the building. I just want the property!”
Compared with the renovation that God has in mind, our efforts to improve our own lives are as trivial as sweeping out a building slated for demolition. When you become a Christian, the “old is passed away; the new has come!” Allow me to invite you to a personal renovation that can begin by attending worship in one of God’s houses this Sunday morning!
Monday, July 5, 2010
Monday, July 5, 2010
Good Morning:
MS GLENDA THOMAS
A few weeks ago, our three year classes were walking to get yogurt. One little boy was holding his teacher's hand as they crossed the street when he looked up at her and said, "If my momma knew I was crossing this street, she would whip my butt!"
You see, he knew the rules for his family and it made him a little nervous to think that he might be breaking one of those rules.
My dad, unknowingly, kept me out of a lot of trouble when I was a teenager. When I got myself into a sticky situation, my Dad's face popped up and I knew how disappointed he would be in me. I usually backed out of that situation because of him. I knew the rules.
God can keep us out of trouble, too. We just have to know the rules. The Bible is our little instruction book. Learn the rules. Read the Bible. Have a wonderful day!
MS GLENDA THOMAS
A few weeks ago, our three year classes were walking to get yogurt. One little boy was holding his teacher's hand as they crossed the street when he looked up at her and said, "If my momma knew I was crossing this street, she would whip my butt!"
You see, he knew the rules for his family and it made him a little nervous to think that he might be breaking one of those rules.
My dad, unknowingly, kept me out of a lot of trouble when I was a teenager. When I got myself into a sticky situation, my Dad's face popped up and I knew how disappointed he would be in me. I usually backed out of that situation because of him. I knew the rules.
God can keep us out of trouble, too. We just have to know the rules. The Bible is our little instruction book. Learn the rules. Read the Bible. Have a wonderful day!
Friday, July 2, 2010
Friday, July 2, 2010
Good Morning!
MS SABRINA WILLAMS
When you think about July 4th what comes to mind? a day off from work, picnics, fireworks, flags? The word that comes to my mind is freedom.
It is a fact that we live in the United States of America where we can voice our opinions, vote for the people of our choice, worship, ...different denominations, even religions, ...all without retribution. We should never take our freedom for granted.
I display our American Flag...it reminds me of what has been done for my freedom. My grandmother and grandfather served in WWI, my daddy, the Korean War, I have friends who have served in recent years, my daughter-in-law’s brother is currently in Afghanistan. Because of their contributions ...we are free.
There is another freedom that we have... our freedom “In Christ” to live a life to glorify Him. As Christians are free in our spirit to serve the Creator of the whole universe and that my friends, is True Freedom.
Have a safe, happy and blessed day..and let freedom ring...both in our country and in your heart!
MS SABRINA WILLAMS
When you think about July 4th what comes to mind? a day off from work, picnics, fireworks, flags? The word that comes to my mind is freedom.
It is a fact that we live in the United States of America where we can voice our opinions, vote for the people of our choice, worship, ...different denominations, even religions, ...all without retribution. We should never take our freedom for granted.
I display our American Flag...it reminds me of what has been done for my freedom. My grandmother and grandfather served in WWI, my daddy, the Korean War, I have friends who have served in recent years, my daughter-in-law’s brother is currently in Afghanistan. Because of their contributions ...we are free.
There is another freedom that we have... our freedom “In Christ” to live a life to glorify Him. As Christians are free in our spirit to serve the Creator of the whole universe and that my friends, is True Freedom.
Have a safe, happy and blessed day..and let freedom ring...both in our country and in your heart!
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Good morning.
REV AMY ROLLER
Do you ever get stuck in a rut when you’re trying to read scripture? Here’s something to try. It’s an ancient Christian practice of reading and reflecting on scripture.
Choose a small passage, about 6-8 verses. Begin with a few moments of silence to quiet yourself and get focused. Then read the passage slowly, preferably out loud, or read silently to yourself. Spend a few more minutes in silence, thinking about what in that passage stood out to you. What word or phrase caught your attention?
Then read the same passage again. This time spend quiet time afterward reflecting on how the word or phrase that you identified intersects with your life.
Next read the passage yet again. Then in silence, think of what action you are being called to by this passage. What can you do in response to what you’ve read?
Then read the passage one last time and spend time silently just resting in God’s presence. Give this a try, and enjoy your day today.
REV AMY ROLLER
Do you ever get stuck in a rut when you’re trying to read scripture? Here’s something to try. It’s an ancient Christian practice of reading and reflecting on scripture.
Choose a small passage, about 6-8 verses. Begin with a few moments of silence to quiet yourself and get focused. Then read the passage slowly, preferably out loud, or read silently to yourself. Spend a few more minutes in silence, thinking about what in that passage stood out to you. What word or phrase caught your attention?
Then read the same passage again. This time spend quiet time afterward reflecting on how the word or phrase that you identified intersects with your life.
Next read the passage yet again. Then in silence, think of what action you are being called to by this passage. What can you do in response to what you’ve read?
Then read the passage one last time and spend time silently just resting in God’s presence. Give this a try, and enjoy your day today.
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