GLENDA
Good Morning: There was a woman who got angry with the driver in front of her for stopping on a yellow light. She blew her horn, screamed and cursed him and was just generally acting very badly. An officer came up behind her, arrested her, and took her off to jail. After a couple of hours, the officer told her she was free to go and apologized for arresting her.
You see, he had noticed several things on the back of her car: a What Would Jesus Do? sticker; a "Follow me to Sunday School" sticker and a chrome plated Christian fish emblem on her trunk. After witnessing her actions, he assumed she had stolen the car.
You see "actions speak louder than words". What do your actions say about you? Think about that and have a wonderful day!
Thursday, April 9, 2015
Wednesday, April 8, 2015
Wednesday, April 8, 2015
JOHN
Good Morning! I’m John Branning the Lead Pastor of Central United Methodist Church. I hope that you are a constant learner. A person that all your life you are learning from the events that you tackle and the people that influence you.
A couple of teachings that I try to pass on to my children, I wanted to share with you today. In life there are two things that you must put into practice everyday. The first is to get over the obstacles that are before you. We all face obstacles in life that try to take our joy and peace from us, but through God’s help and grace, we can overcome.
The second thing that we must overcome in life is to get over ourselves. You are not the most important thing in life and your happiness cannot be based on your current condition, for if it is then we become self absorbed.
If you are a believer what is most important in your life is your faith in Jesus and that faith brings purpose. Remember, today that you have to find a way to get over your obstacles and to get over yourself.
Good Morning! I’m John Branning the Lead Pastor of Central United Methodist Church. I hope that you are a constant learner. A person that all your life you are learning from the events that you tackle and the people that influence you.
A couple of teachings that I try to pass on to my children, I wanted to share with you today. In life there are two things that you must put into practice everyday. The first is to get over the obstacles that are before you. We all face obstacles in life that try to take our joy and peace from us, but through God’s help and grace, we can overcome.
The second thing that we must overcome in life is to get over ourselves. You are not the most important thing in life and your happiness cannot be based on your current condition, for if it is then we become self absorbed.
If you are a believer what is most important in your life is your faith in Jesus and that faith brings purpose. Remember, today that you have to find a way to get over your obstacles and to get over yourself.
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
BOB
Good morning this is Bob Peden of Central - A United Methodist Community here in Meridian. This past Sunday was Easter Sunday for most Christians around the world. It was the day we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.
Christmas is the day we celebrate his birth and recognize that he is God with. God embodied among us, living as one of us. Christians remember that Jesus taught and showed us how to live, that he performed many miraculous signs while he was among us, and that he developed close personal relationship with the men and women about him. We remember that he suffered and died on the cross and was laid in a borrowed tomb, like the lowliest of us. But it is the bodily resurrection of Jesus the Christ that gives us the fulfillment of the hope of all people, life everlasting, life perfected, life in full relationship with the God of the universe. And it is that which we celebrate on Easter Sunday. Hallelujah! What a God!
Good morning this is Bob Peden of Central - A United Methodist Community here in Meridian. This past Sunday was Easter Sunday for most Christians around the world. It was the day we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.
Christmas is the day we celebrate his birth and recognize that he is God with. God embodied among us, living as one of us. Christians remember that Jesus taught and showed us how to live, that he performed many miraculous signs while he was among us, and that he developed close personal relationship with the men and women about him. We remember that he suffered and died on the cross and was laid in a borrowed tomb, like the lowliest of us. But it is the bodily resurrection of Jesus the Christ that gives us the fulfillment of the hope of all people, life everlasting, life perfected, life in full relationship with the God of the universe. And it is that which we celebrate on Easter Sunday. Hallelujah! What a God!
Monday, April 6, 2015
Monday. April 6, 2015
RAY
We read in Job 32:11
"I waited while you spoke, I listened to your reasoning; while you were searching for words." –
Edgar Watson Howe once joked, "No man would listen to you talk if he didn't know it was his turn next." Unfortunately, that accurately describes the way too many people approach communication—they're too busy waiting for their turn to talk to really listen to others. But people of influence understand the incredible value of becoming a good listener. For example, when Lyndon B. Johnson was a junior senator from Texas, he kept a sign on his office wall that read, "You ain't learnin' nothin' when you're doin' all the talking.'" And Woodrow Wilson once said, "The ear of the leader must ring with the voices of the people."
The ability to skillfully listen is one key to gaining influence with others. Listening: shows respect, builds relationships, increases knowledge, generates ideas, and builds loyalty.
Have a great day!
We read in Job 32:11
"I waited while you spoke, I listened to your reasoning; while you were searching for words." –
Edgar Watson Howe once joked, "No man would listen to you talk if he didn't know it was his turn next." Unfortunately, that accurately describes the way too many people approach communication—they're too busy waiting for their turn to talk to really listen to others. But people of influence understand the incredible value of becoming a good listener. For example, when Lyndon B. Johnson was a junior senator from Texas, he kept a sign on his office wall that read, "You ain't learnin' nothin' when you're doin' all the talking.'" And Woodrow Wilson once said, "The ear of the leader must ring with the voices of the people."
The ability to skillfully listen is one key to gaining influence with others. Listening: shows respect, builds relationships, increases knowledge, generates ideas, and builds loyalty.
Have a great day!
Friday, April 3, 2015
Friday, April 3, 2015
JOHN
Good Morning! I’m John Branning the Lead Pastor of Central United Methodist Church. Today, Christians around the world remember the death and burial of our Lord Jesus Christ. We call this day “Good Friday,” and it reminds us of the sacrifice that was paid for our salvation.
Many people today ask if our salvation could be achieved without the cross. The answer unfortunately is no. This no is not because God lacked power to do so, but because people’s hearts were so hard it was the way they choose to end his message or so they thought.
The cross remains a symbol for all of us about how far God is willing to go to share his love with us. You and I have a God that desires blessings and not curses for us and is willing to get dirty, and, if necessary, bloody to let us know.
I hope this Easter you will not just go through the routine of Church but instead will pause and remember how far God’s love will go to reach his people.
Good Morning! I’m John Branning the Lead Pastor of Central United Methodist Church. Today, Christians around the world remember the death and burial of our Lord Jesus Christ. We call this day “Good Friday,” and it reminds us of the sacrifice that was paid for our salvation.
Many people today ask if our salvation could be achieved without the cross. The answer unfortunately is no. This no is not because God lacked power to do so, but because people’s hearts were so hard it was the way they choose to end his message or so they thought.
The cross remains a symbol for all of us about how far God is willing to go to share his love with us. You and I have a God that desires blessings and not curses for us and is willing to get dirty, and, if necessary, bloody to let us know.
I hope this Easter you will not just go through the routine of Church but instead will pause and remember how far God’s love will go to reach his people.
Thursday, April 2, 2015
Thursday, April 2, 2015
DENNIS
Good Morning. I’m Dennis Gossett, Associate Pastor at Central United Methodist Church. Do you feel rushed? I know in my own life, things pile up and time gets away from me quickly. Family, work, and even church all are bidden for my time. The unfortunate consequence to all of this is being emptied and never re-fueled. However, there is someone very consistent no matter of life situations. That person is Jesus Christ. He is always pleading with us to slow down. He invites us to intentionally take our time and focus on his words, and just listen.
Often in life, it is very easy to lose our focus of the most important things in life. If not careful, we can end up chasing those things that are worthless. Our Lord says to us, “labor for the bread from heaven and not the bread that perishes.” Seeking God allows you and I to fill our hearts with desires borne in eternity.
Do you desire to seek after the Christ filled life? You are invited to Central UMC to journey with us, as we seek to go deeper into the nonperishable bread from heaven.
Good Morning. I’m Dennis Gossett, Associate Pastor at Central United Methodist Church. Do you feel rushed? I know in my own life, things pile up and time gets away from me quickly. Family, work, and even church all are bidden for my time. The unfortunate consequence to all of this is being emptied and never re-fueled. However, there is someone very consistent no matter of life situations. That person is Jesus Christ. He is always pleading with us to slow down. He invites us to intentionally take our time and focus on his words, and just listen.
Often in life, it is very easy to lose our focus of the most important things in life. If not careful, we can end up chasing those things that are worthless. Our Lord says to us, “labor for the bread from heaven and not the bread that perishes.” Seeking God allows you and I to fill our hearts with desires borne in eternity.
Do you desire to seek after the Christ filled life? You are invited to Central UMC to journey with us, as we seek to go deeper into the nonperishable bread from heaven.
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
GLENDA
Good Morning: Today is April Fool's Day. A day to act foolish and play pranks on friends. There's a story that tells of an atheist (that's someone who does not believe in God) who got very upset with all the Christian holidays like Easter and Christmas and decided to take the issue to court. He wanted those holidays to be abolished because there were no holidays for him, an atheist.
After hearing all the evidence, the judge declared the case dismissed. When the atheist’s lawyer objected, the judge declared that there is a holiday for atheist....it is April Fool's Day. Now I'm not sure that's a true story or not, but it could be for Psalm 14:1 tells us "The fools says in his heart, 'There is no God.'" Believe me......there is a God; and this day, like all others belong to him, the creator of all things. Have a wonderful day!
Good Morning: Today is April Fool's Day. A day to act foolish and play pranks on friends. There's a story that tells of an atheist (that's someone who does not believe in God) who got very upset with all the Christian holidays like Easter and Christmas and decided to take the issue to court. He wanted those holidays to be abolished because there were no holidays for him, an atheist.
After hearing all the evidence, the judge declared the case dismissed. When the atheist’s lawyer objected, the judge declared that there is a holiday for atheist....it is April Fool's Day. Now I'm not sure that's a true story or not, but it could be for Psalm 14:1 tells us "The fools says in his heart, 'There is no God.'" Believe me......there is a God; and this day, like all others belong to him, the creator of all things. Have a wonderful day!
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