Wednesday, October 7, 2009

God's Will...

"How can I know God's will for my life? What does the Bible say about knowing God's will?"

There are two keys to knowing God's will for a given situation:

1) Make sure what you are asking for or considering doing is not something the Bible forbids.
2) Make sure what you are asking for or considering doing will glorify God and help you grow spiritually. If these two things are true and God still is not giving you what you are asking, then it is likely not God’s will for you to have what you are asking for. Or, perhaps you just need to wait a while longer for it. Knowing God’s will is sometimes difficult. People want God to tell them specifically what to do—where to work, where to live, whom to marry, etc. God rarely gives people information that direct and specific. God allows us to make choices regarding those things. Romans 12:2 tells us, “Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—His good, pleasing and perfect will.” The only decision God does not want us to make is the decision to sin or resist His will. God wants us to make choices that are in agreement with His will. So, how do you know what God’s will is for you? If you are walking closely with the Lord and truly desiring His will for your life, God will place His desires on your heart. The key is wanting God’s will, not your own. “Delight yourself in the LORD and He will give you the desires of your heart” (Psalm 37:4). If the Bible does not speak against it and it can genuinely benefit you spiritually, then the Bible gives you the “permission” to make decisions and to follow your heart. If you truly seek God’s will with a humble spirit and an open mind, He will reveal His will to you.

Recommended Resource: Cure for the Common Life: Living in Your Sweet Spot by Max Lucado.

LOL

Woops
A middle-aged woman has a heart attack and is taken to the hospital. While on the operating table she has a near death experience. During that experience she sees God and asks if this is it. God says no and explains that she has another 30 years to live.
Upon her recovery she decides to just stay in the hospital and have a face lift, liposuction, breast augmentation, tummy tuck, etc. She even has someone come in and change her hair color. She figures since she's got another 30 years she might as well make the most of it.
She walks out of the hospital after the last operation and is killed by an ambulance speeding by. She arrives in front of God and complains, "I thought you said I had another 30 years."
God replies, I didn't recognize you."

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Tuesday, August 4, 2009

LOL

Money Goes To Church
A well-worn one dollar bill and a similarly distressed twenty dollar bill arrived at a Federal Reserve Bank to be retired. As they moved along the conveyor belt to be burned, they struck up a conversation.
The twenty dollar bill reminisced about its travels all over the county. "I've had a pretty good life," the twenty proclaimed. "Why I've been to Las Vegas and Atlantic City, the finest restaurants in New York, performances on Broadway, and even a cruise to the Caribbean."
"Wow!" said the one dollar bill. "You've really had an exciting life!"
"So tell me," says the twenty, "where have you been throughout your lifetime?"
The one dollar bill replies, "Oh, I've been to the Methodist Church, the Baptist Church, the Lutheran Church ...."
The twenty dollar bill interrupts, "What's a church?"

Cartoon of the Day


Monday, June 15, 2009

NAC Youth - Love Train

LOL

Afraid of the Dark...
A little boy was afraid of the dark.
One night his mother told him to go out to the back porch and bring her the broom.

The little boy turned to his mother and said, "Mama, I don't want to go out there. It's dark."

The mother smiled reassuringly at her son. "You don't have to be afraid of the dark,"
she explained. "Jesus is out there. He'll look after you and protect you."

The little boy looked at his mother real hard and asked, "Are you sure he's out there?"

"Yes, I'm sure. He is everywhere, and he is always ready to help you when you need him," she said.

The little boy thought about that for a minute and then went to the back door and cracked it a little.
Peering out into the darkness, he called, "Jesus? If you're out there, would you please hand me the broom?"

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Sunday, June 14, 2009

Where in the World is Chief Apostle Leber...?

Chief Apostle's schedule

August 2009
23.08.: Bonn, Deutschland
30.08.: Buenos Aires, Argentina

July 2009
05.07.: Kinshasa, République Démocratique du Congo
07.07.: Pointe Noire, République du Congo
09.07.: Cabinda, Angola
19.07.: Skopje, Republika Makedonia
26.07.: Oranienburg, Deutschland

June 2009
07.06.: Kiel, Deutschland
28.06.: Nürnberg, Deutschland

LOL

Three Friends Go to Heaven...
After dying in a car crash, three friends go to Heaven for orientation. They are all asked the same question: "When you are in your casket, and friends and family are mourning over you, what would you like to hear them say about you?"
The first guy immediately responds, "I would like to hear them say that I was one of the great doctors of my time, and a great family man."
The second guy says, "I would like to hear that I was a wonderful husband and school teacher who made a huge difference in the children of tomorrow."
The last guy thinks a minute and replies, "I guess I'd like to hear them say, 'Look, he's moving!"

Cartoon of the Day


Saturday, June 13, 2009

NAC International Reports

Pentecost 2009: “But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!”
04.06.2009

Chief Apostle Wilhelm Leber chose this year’s Pentecost greeting from 1 Corinthians 15: 57: “But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!” In a letter addressed to all congregations of the New Apostolic Church around the world, the Church leader writes: “Christ attained the greatest victory of all on Golgotha, namely the victory over death. Those who belong to Christ can share in
this victory.”

Chief Apostle imparts his word of
greeting on Pentecost 2009
(Photo: NAC USA)
Each year on Pentecost, the international Church leader of the
New Apostolic Church sends a special Pentecost greeting to
all New Apostolic congregations around the world.
For the year 2009, this special text was taken from
1 Corinthians 15: 57. In a letter to all the Apostles,
Chief Apostle Leber shares his thoughts on this passage.
He writes as follows:
“This passage indicates that the Lord will stand by us and give us the strength in order to attain victories ourselves, no matter how small they may be. The important thing is to gain the victory over unbelief, unbridled egoism, despondency, and sluggishness. May it be our motto to gain a victory every day!”

You can also read our report on the Pentecost service 2009 in Chicago, Illinois.

NOTICE: CHOIR REHERSALS

This is a NOTICE for all the Youths that are a part of the choir. Rehersals are on Saturday, June 13th, 2009 at 09:00am in Georgetown congregation. Please make a special effort to be there and Be On Time!

Our very own Chief Apostle Leber, displaying his Talent

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Faithful With Much...
At a Wednesday evening church meeting a very wealthy man rose to give his testimony.
"I'm a millionaire," he said, "and I attribute it all to the rich blessings of God in my life. I can still remember the turning point in my faith, like it was yesterday:
I had just earned my first dollar and I went to a church meeting that night. The speaker was a missionary who told about his work. I knew that I only had a dollar bill and had to either give it all to God's work or nothing at all. So at that moment I decided to give my whole dollar to God. I believe that God blessed that decision, and that is why I am a rich man today."
As he finished it was clear that everyone had been moved by this man's story. But, as he took his seat, a little old lady sitting in the same pew leaned over and said: "Wonderful story! I dare you to do it again!"

Cartoon of the Day






Thursday, June 4, 2009

NAC(USA) Youth Initiative

Within the iServe3 initiative, young people will experience “serving the power of Three” by engaging body, soul and spirit in choosing specific endeavors to serve Christ through their families, congregations and communities. To learn more click here.

NAC International Humanitarian Projects

More flooding in Southern Africa
04.04.2009



Zurich. “It is my sad duty to report that renewed flooding in the southern part of Africa has caused much suffering for the region’s people.” So begins a letter written by District Apostle Charles Ndandula (Zambia) addressed to Chief Apostle Leber. The District Apostle relates that, in Zambia alone, some 15,000 members have lost all of their belongings as a result of the catastrophe. The international Church leader has responded by deploying the relief organisation known as NAK-karitativ.
Zambia, Malawi, and neighbouring countries have once again been affected by heavy flooding. In the meantime, local Church representatives and the New Apostolic Church’s relief organisation based in Zambia — the Henwood Foundation — are busy trying to gain an initial overview of the damage. Further details are not known at this point in time.



NAK-karitativ has set aside 170,000 Euros from its donations pool for emergency relief measures.

LOL

The Children of Israel...

Mr. Goldblatt," announced little Joey, "there's somethin' I can't figger out." "What's that Joey?" asked Goldblatt.
"Well accordin' to the Bible, the Children of Israel crossed the Red Sea, right?"
"Right."
"An' the Children of Israel beat up the Phillistines, right?"
"Er--right." "An' the Children of Israel built the Temple, right?"
"Again you're right."
"An' the Children of Israel fought the 'gyptians, an' the Children of Israel fought the Romans, an' the Children of Israel wuz always doin' somethin' important, right?"
"All that is right, too," agreed Goldblatt. "So what's your question?"
"What I wanna know is this," demanded Joey. "What wuz all the grown-ups doin?"

Cartoon of the Day

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

LOL

What Fell from the Bible...?
A little boy opened the big family Bible. He was fascinated as he fingered through the old pages. Suddenly something fell out of the Bible. He picked up the object and looked at it closely. What he saw was an old leaf that had been pressed in between the pages.
"Momma, look what I found," the boy called out.
"What have you got there, dear?" his mother asked.
With astonishment in the young boy's voice, he answered: "I think it's Adam's underwear!"

Cartoon of the Day

Monday, June 1, 2009

NAC Current Word of the Month


June 2009: Touching the hem of the garment
During the time of the Lord Jesus’ activity on earth, He would often wander through the villages and towns. So it was that He and His disciples came to the Sea of Galilee on one occasion. By this time, word had spread that He had healed people of various diseases and disorders. When the people realised who this was, they sent for the sick in the surrounding country and brought them to the Lord. The sick implored the Son of God that they might only touch the hem of His garment, and the Bible relates that all who touched His garment were healed (cf. Matthew 14: 35–36).
The events of that time revolved around physical ailments. Here we are going to focus on spiritual sicknesses and those that affect our immortal souls. There are some who cannot believe: they do not believe that God sent His Son to earth for the redemption of mankind, they do not believe in the redemptive power of the sacrifice of Christ or the mission of the Apostles of Jesus Christ.
Others have no peace in their hearts, because fear, need, and concerns define their daily lives. Others in turn are concerned about their future. They have lost hope, and feel no love in their hearts because the promise of the return of God’s Son has faded far into the distance for them. They no longer expect His imminent return.
All who want to be healed of such illnesses are counselled to touch the hem of the garment of Jesus Christ! Then you will find healing and relief.
How can we possibly touch the hem of His garment? Spiritually speaking it is possible. We have the gift of prayer at our disposal. If we have a longing to be liberated from these infirmities of the soul, then let us bend our knees and pray. If our faith needs to be strengthened, why don’t we pray for it and so touch the hem of the Lord’s garment? Then His power and strength will flow into our hearts, we will feel that God is with us, and we will be filled with peace and joy. In this manner we will gain new hope, and will be filled with love. Our prayers are complemented by the divine services, where the gospel is proclaimed and Holy Communion is celebrated. The house visits from our Priest will also help us touch the hem of our Redeemer’s garment: praying together opens new doors! When we involve ourselves in the congregation, this likewise supports our efforts to touch the garment of the Lord.
This healing of our spiritual sicknesses and the alleviation of the infirmities of our immortal souls are essential, for we are heading toward the goal of our faith. In order to reach this goal we need to maintain a strong faith, a firm hope, and steadfast love. After all, we want to be worthy when the Lord returns, so that He can take us unto Himself and so that we can be with Him for all eternity.
That is our goal, and it is simply wonderful that we all have the same goal – not just any goal, not several goals. For this reason let us strive toward this goal and touch the hem of the Son of God’s garment today, so that we may receive help for the infirmities of our souls and so that we can be filled with peace and joy.
(From a divine service by the Chief Apostle)

European Youth Day 2009

European Youth Day comes to an end

After four days the first European Youth Day of the New Apostolic Church has come to an end with a divine service on Sunday May 24th 2009 in the LTU arena. 46,000 faithful attendees listened to the sermon of Chief Apostle Wilhelm Leber (we reported).

The international head of the New Apostolic Church was very impressed by the youth and said, after the service, “I am deeply moved by the devotion and sacred atmosphere which the youth have displayed in this football stadium. The joyful and enthusiastic atmosphere will remain with me and most certainly also with the youth, at least throughout the homeward journeys.”

Thanks to the helpers
District Apostle Armin Brinkmann, head of the hosting New Apostolic Church in North Rhine-Westphalia, spontaneously agreed, some years ago, to hold the European Youth Day in Düsseldorf. He was also very impressed as he said, “The many hundreds of voluntary helpers have made gigantic efforts to support this event. My thanks go to them, to the large teams of the exhibition centre and the arena and to our Chief Apostle for his wonderful display of love and attention toward each individual person”.

District Apostle Armin Brinkmann also thanked the citizens of Düsseldorf. “The New Apostolic youth felt very welcome here in Düsseldorf. We thank you very much for your hospitality!”

The European Youth Day in figures:

- 35.000 participants from 54 countries
- 2.500 voluntary helpers
- 46.000 attendees at the divine service on Sunday in the LTU arena
- more than 200 items in the exhibition centre programme
- 200,000 communion wafers were provided for the celebration of Holy Communion in the divine service at the LTU arena
- more than 100,000 meals per day were served
- 400,000 bottles of water and 250,000 bottles of Apple juice were available
- more than twelve tons of noodles were prepared and served for the warm meals
- 43,000 lunch packets were provided for the homeward journey
- more than 250 buses brought many of the youth home.
To learn more about the Europen Youth Day 2009, click here.

LOL

Acting Up In Church...
One Sunday in a Midwest City, a young child was "acting up" during the morning worship hour. The parents did their best to maintain some sense of order in the pew but were losing the battle.
Finally, the father picked the little fellow up and walked sternly up the aisle on his way out.
Just before reaching the safety of the foyer, the little one called loudly to the congregation, "Pray for me! Pray for me!"

Cartoon of the Day

Sunday, May 31, 2009

Happy Pentecost Day!

A Blessed and Wonderful Pentecost Day to all our brothers and sisters in Christ, as we celebrate together with our Chief Apostle Leber and the Apostles who will be serving on this special day in Chicago, USA. This service will be transmitted to several congregations within the USA and Canada districts and can also be viewed online via webcast Here. May we be inspired by the message today, to continue in Faith and Commitment to do God's work as devotedly as the members of the early Christian church.

(Chief Apostle Leber)
Greeting Word Pentecost 2008
"Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another." (1. John 4:11)

Pentecost

"What is Pentecost Sunday?"
Pentecost Sunday is a commemoration and celebration of the receiving of the Holy Spirit by the early church. John the Baptist prophesied of the first Pentecost where Jesus would baptize with the Holy Spirit and with fire (Matthew 3:11). Jesus confirmed this prophesy with the promise of the Holy Spirit to the disciples in John 14:26. He showed Himself to these men after His death on the cross and His Resurrection, giving convincing proofs that He was alive. Jesus told the disciples to wait in Jerusalem for the Father’s gift of the Holy Spirit, from whom they would receive power to be His witnesses to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:3-8). After Jesus’ ascension to heaven, the men returned to Jerusalem and joined together in prayer in an upper room. On the Day of Pentecost, just as promised, a violent wind filled the house and tongues of fire came to rest on each of them and all were filled with the Holy Spirit. They were given the power of communication which Peter used to begin the ministry for which Jesus had prepared him. After the coming of the Holy Spirit, the disciples did not stay in the room basking in God’s glory but burst out to tell the world. This was the beginning of the Church as we know it.Today, in many Christian churches, Pentecost Sunday is celebrated to recognize the gift of the Holy Spirit, realizing that God’s very life, breath and energy lives in believers. During this service, John 20:19-23 may be the core of the message about our risen Savior supernaturally appearing to the fear-laden disciples. Their fear gave way to joy when the Lord showed them His hands and side. He assured them peace and repeated the command given in Matthew 28:19-20 saying; “as the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” Then He breathed on them and they received the Holy Spirit (John 20:21-23).The celebration of Pentecost Sunday reminds us of the reality that we are all have the unifying Spirit that was poured out upon the first century church in Acts 2:1-4. It is a reminder that we are co-heirs with Christ, to suffer with Him that we may also be glorified with Him; that the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good (1 Corinthians 12:7); that we are all baptized by one Spirit into one body (1 Corinthians 12:13); and that the Spirit which raised Jesus from the dead lives inside believers (Romans 8:9-11). This gift of the Holy Spirit that was promised and given to all believers on the first Pentecost is promised for you and your children and for all who are far off whom the Lord our God will call (Acts 2:39).

Recommended Resource: Balancing the Christian Life by Charles Ryrie.

Prepatory Message for Pentecost

Message From District Apostle Kolb

Please click on the image below to download and view a Pentecost 2009 preparatory message from the District Apostle Kolb.

LOL

Three Hymns...
...One Sunday a pastor told his congregation that the church needed some extra money and asked the people to prayerfully consider giving a little extra in the offering plate. He said that whoever gave the most would be able to pick out three hymns.
After the offering plates were passed, the pastor glanced down and noticed that someone had placed a $1,000 bill in offering. He was so excited that he immediately shared his joy with his congregation and said he'd like to personally thank the person who placed the money in the plate.
And there sat our Rosie all the way in the back shyly raised her hand. The pastor asked her to come to the front. Slowly she made her way to the pastor. He told her how wonderful it was that she gave so much and in thanksgiving asked her to pick out three hymns.
Her eyes brightened as she looked over the congregation, pointed to the three most handsome men in the building and said, "I'll take him and him and him!"

Cartoon of the Day


NAC International Reports

Chief Apostle Wilhelm Leber sends Pentecost greetings around the whole world! (19.05.2009)

The Chicago skyline (photo: NAC USA)

Outside the American continents, this year’s Pentecost divine service will once again play out in the familiar circle of each home congregation, something that has not happened for quite some time. This year, the Pentecost divine service conducted by Chief Apostle Wilhelm Leber will be transmitted beyond national borders by satellite to congregations throughout North and South America. The international Church leader is expected in Rosemont near Chicago (USA). The divine service will take place in the Rosemont Theatre and will be transmitted to Canada, the USA, and a number of countries in South America.
Chief Apostle Leber sends a special Pentecost greeting to all congregations around the world, and writes as follows:
My dear brethren in faith and dear friends of our Church,
I wish all of you a richly blessed Pentecost, filled with much peace and joy out of the Holy Spirit. I will conduct this year’s Pentecost divine service in Chicago (USA), and will thus be serving our members in the American continents. Nevertheless, I remain closely connected with all Apostles around the world. The power of the Holy Spirit will bind us together such that there will be nothing lacking anywhere.
It is always quite impressive to read the biblical account concerning the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost. The account ends by relating that the disciples continued “praising God and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved” (Acts 2: 47). We can understand this as follows: the congregation of the time looked up to God in gratitude, and possessed a special “radiating power” that emanated from the members toward the outside world. That was the work of the Holy Spirit! It is my wish that we too may have such a special “radiating power”, such that the effect of the Holy Spirit may become more and more clearly visible.
I send you my greetings and assure you of my prayers. I intercede especially for those who are lonely and those who are sad. May the Holy Spirit lead you onward and upward!
Yours,
Wilhelm Leber

For last year’s Pentecost celebration the Church president came to Berlin, where all but two of the Apostles of Europe had gathered together. The divine service took place in the congregation of Berlin-Lichtenberg, and some 1.5 million members from around the world participated in the divine service by satellite transmission. The Chief Apostle’s message of greeting for Pentecost 2008 was: “Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another” (1 John 4: 11).

Saturday, May 30, 2009

LOL

God is Watching
Children were lined up in the cafeteria of a Christian school for lunch. At the head of the table was a large pile of apples. Someone had written a note and placed it next to the apples. It read, "Take only one, God is watching."
Moving through the line, to the other end of the table, was a large pile of chocolate chip cookies.
One little boy wrote his own note and snuck it next to the cookies, "Take all you want, God is watching the apples."

Cartoon of the Day


Thursday, May 28, 2009

"And Forgive Us Our Debts..."

"How can I forgive those who sin against me?"

Everyone has been wronged, offended, and sinned against at some point. How are Christians to respond when such offenses occur? According to the Bible, we are to forgive. Ephesians 4:32 declares, “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” Similarly, Colossians 3:13 proclaims, “Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” The key in both Scriptures is that we are to forgive others as God has forgiven us. Why do we forgive? Because we have been forgiven! Those who are not Christians, however, have not been forgiven by God and have neither the power nor the desire to forgive others. Forgiveness would be simple if we only had to grant it to those who come asking for it in sorrow and repentance. The Bible tells us that we are to forgive, without condition, those who sin against us. Refusing to truly forgive a person demonstrates resentment, bitterness, and anger, none of which are the traits of a true Christian. In the Lord's Prayer, we ask God to forgive us our sins, just as we forgive those who sin against us (Matthew 6:12). Jesus said in Matthew 6:14-15, “If you forgive those who sin against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you. But if you refuse to forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins.” In light of other Scriptures that speak of God’s forgiveness, Matthew 6:14-15 is best understood to be saying that people who refuse to forgive others have not truly experienced God’s forgiveness themselves.Whenever we disobey one of God's commands, we sin against Him. Whenever we wrong another person, we not only sin against that person, but also against God. When we consider the extent to which God forgives all our transgressions, we realize that we do not have the right to withhold this grace from others. We have sinned against God infinitely more than any person can sin against us. If God forgives us of so much, how can we refuse to forgive others of so little? Jesus’ parable in Matthew 18:23-35 is a powerful illustration of this truth. God promises that when we come to Him asking for forgiveness, He freely grants it (1 John 1:9). The forgiveness we extend should know no limits, in the same way that God's forgiveness is limitless (Luke 17:3-4).

Recommended Resource: The Freedom and Power of Forgiveness by John MacArthur.

LOL

How Do I Get into Heaven?
A teacher asked the children in her Sunday School class, "If I sold my house and my car, had a big garage sale and gave all my money to the church, would I get into heaven?"
"NO!" the children all answered.
"If I cleaned the church every day, mowed the yard, and kept everything neat and tidy, would I get into heaven?"
Again, the answer was "NO!"
"Well," she continued, "then how can I get to heaven?"
In the back of the room, a five-year-old boy shouted out, "You gotta be dead!"

Cartoon of the Day


Monday, May 25, 2009

NAC International

NAC around the world

The New Apostolic Church can be found all over the world. In order to give you a better picture of this global community, various regional churches now provide local information on their own websites. (Read more)


© 2008 New Apostolic Church International

(NAC) - info@nak.org- Contact - last update: 24.09.2008 -

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A Sure Cure
Three Pastors in the south were having lunch in a diner.
One said "Ya know, since summer started I've been having trouble with bats in my loft and attic at church. I've tried everything--noise, spray, cats--nothing seems to scare them away.
Another said "Yea, me too. I've got hundreds living in my belfry and in the narthex attic. I've even had the place fumigated, and they won't go away."
The third said, "I baptized all mine, and made them members of the church... Haven't seen one back since!!!"

Cartoon of the Day


Sunday, May 24, 2009

NAC Current Word of the Month


May 2009: PRAYING means asking about the will of God

Apostle Paul gave the Christians in his time the advice: “Pray without ceasing!” It must have been clear to him that no one would have been able to spend the entire day engrossed in prayer. Nevertheless, we can always seek a connection to the Lord.
No morning should begin without prayer. As soon as we get out of bed, we immediately kneel and pray – if possible, with the whole family. And at night we do the same: before going to bed we kneel and pray. That is something that we can do regularly every day. We also pray before meals: we thank God for the food and ask for His blessing upon it. That is how I understand the concept of regular prayer. But to “pray without ceasing” can also imply that we continually send our thoughts to our heavenly Father and that we repeatedly ask the Lord what His will holds for us.
When a young man meets a girl and falls in love, he may well ask himself the question whether this is going to be his partner for life. Why not ask God what He thinks first? It also works the other way around. After having fallen in love, a young lady can also ask God if this man is the right one. If we do this in faith, we will receive an answer from the Lord. He thus permits us to make experiences of faith and we will receive a clear indication whether this is the right one or not.
The Apostle goes on to recommend: “In everything give thanks.” If we pray without ceasing, and we experience our faith as a result, we will also find it possible to be thankful. The more we pay attention to the ways in which God intervenes in our lives and paves the ways for us, the more thankful we will be. On one occasion Apostle Paul and his companion Silas were cast into prison. About midnight they began to praise and thank God. They knew that they were in the hand of God. They knew that no one would be able to do them any harm without the permission of God. Suddenly the earth began to shake, and their chains fell from them. A moment later, the doors burst open and they were free.
When we praise the Lord and give thanks to Him we too can experience His miracles.
(From a divine service by the Chief Apostle)

LOL

Father Murphy
Father Murphy walked into a pub and said to the first man he met, "Do you want to go to heaven?"
The man replied, "I do Father."
The priest said, "Then stand over there against the wall."
Then the priest asked a second man, "Do you want to go to heaven?"
"Certainly, Father," was the man's reply.
The priest said, "Then stand over there against the wall."
Then Father Murphy walked up to O'Toole and said, "Do you want to go to heaven?"
O'Toole said, "No, I don't Father."
The priest said, "I don't believe this. You mean to tell me that when you die you don't want to go to heaven?"
O'Toole said, "Oh, when I die, yes. I thought you were getting a group together to go right now."

Cartoon of the Day

Friday, May 15, 2009