HANDS
A basketball in my hands is worth
about $19.
A basketball in Michael Jordan's hands is worth about $33 million.
It depends on whose hands it's in.
A baseball in my hands is worth
about $6.
A baseball in Mark McGuire's hands is worth 19 million.
It depends on whose hands it's in.
A tennis racket is useless in my
hands.
A tennis racket in Pete Sampras' hands is a Wimbledon Championship.
It depends on whose hands it's in.
A rod in my hands will keep away
a wild animal.
A rod in Moses' hands will part the mighty sea.
It depends on whose hands it's in.
A sling shot in my hands is a toy.
A sling shot in David's hands is a mighty weapon.
It depends on whose hands it's in.
Two fish and Five loaves in my
hands is a couple of fish sandwiches.
Two fish and five loaves in God's hands will feed thousands.
It depends on whose
hands they're in.
Nails in my hands might produce
a bird house.
Nails in Jesus Christ's hands will produce
salvation for the entire world.
It depends on whose hands
they're in.
As you see now it depends on whose
hands it's in.
So put your concerns, your worries, your fears, your hopes,
your dreams, your families and your relationships
in God's
hands because,
It depends on whose hands they're in.
Lunch With God
There once was a little boy
who wanted to meet God. He knew it was a long trip to where God lived, so he packed his suitcase with Twinkies and a six-pack
of root beer, and he started his journey. When he had gone about three blocks, he met an old woman. She was sitting in the
park just staring at some pigeons. The boy sat down next to her and opened his suitcase. He was about to take a drink from
his root beer when he noticed that the old lady looked hungry so he offered her a Twinkie. She gratefully accepted it and
smiled at him. Her smile was so
pretty that the boy wanted to see it again, so he offered her a root beer. Once again,
she smiled at him. The boy was delighted! They sat there all afternoon eating and smiling, but they never said a word. As
it grew dark, the boy realized how tired he was and he got up to leave, but before he had gone more than a few steps; he turned
around, ran back to the old woman, and gave her a hug. She gave him her biggest smile ever. When the boy opened the door to
his own house a short time later; his mother was surprised by the look of joy on his face. She asked him, "What
did you
do today that made you so happy?" He replied, "I had lunch with God." But before his mother could respond, he added, "You
know what? She's got the most beautiful smile I've ever seen!" Meanwhile, the old woman, also radiant with joy, returned to
her home. Her son was stunned by the look of peace on her face and he asked, "Mother, what did you do today that made you
so happy?" She replied, "I ate Twinkies in the park with God." But before her son responded, she added, "You know, he's much
younger than I expected."
Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest
compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around. People come into our lives
for a reason, a season, or a lifetime.
Embrace all equally!
Through The Ages
Things I've Learned
I've learned that I like my teacher
because she cries when we sing "Silent Night".
Age 6
I've learned that you can't hide
a piece of broccoli in a glass of milk.
Age 7
I've learned that when I wave to
people in the country, they stop what they are doing and wave back.
Age 9
I've learned that just when I get
my room the way I like it, Mom makes me clean it up.
Age 13
I've learned that if you want to
cheer yourself up, you should try cheering someone else up.
Age 14
I've learned that although it's
hard to admit it, I'm secretly glad my parents are strict with me.
Age 15
I've learned that silent company
is often more healing than words of advice.
Age 24
I've learned that brushing my child's
hair is one of life's great pleasures.
Age 26
I've learned that wherever I go,
the worlds worst drivers have followed me there.
Age 29
I've learned... that if someone
says something unkind about me, I must live so that no one will believe it.
Age 39
I've learned that there are people
who love you dearly but just don't know how to show it.
Age 41
I've learned that you can make
someone's day by simply sending a little card.
Age 44
I've learned that the greater a
person's sense of guilt, the greater his need to cast blame on others.
Age 46
I've learned that children and
grandparents are natural allies.
Age 47
I've learned that singing "Amazing
Grace" can lift my spirits for hours.
Age 49
I've learned that motel mattresses
are better on the side away from the phone.
Age 50
I've learned that you can tell
a lot about a man by the way he handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.
Age 51
I've learned that keeping a vegetable
garden is worth a medicine cabinet full of pills.
Age 52
I've learned that regardless of
your relationship with your parents, you miss them terribly after they die.
Age 53
I've learned that making a living
is not the same thing as making a life.
Age 58
I've learned that if you want to
do something positive for
your children, try to improve your marriage.
Age 61
I've learned that life sometimes
gives you a second chance.
Age 62
I've learned that you shouldn't
go through life with a
catchers mitt on both hands. You need to be able to throw
something back.
Age 64
I've learned that if you pursue
happiness, it will elude
you. But if you focus on your family, the needs of others,
your work, meeting new people, and
doing the very best you
can, happiness will find you.
Age 65
I've learned that whenever I decide
something with
kindness, I usually make the right decision.
Age 66
I've learned that everyone can
use a prayer.
Age 72
I've learned that it pays to believe
in miracles. And to
tell the truth, I've seen several.
Age 73
I've learned that even when I have
pains, I don't have to be one.
Age 82
I've learned that every day you
should reach out and touch
someone. People love that human touch-holding hands, a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the
back.
Age 85
I've learned that I still have
a lot to learn.
Age 92
Simple
Versus Real
An example of true friends!
A simple friend has never seen
you cry.
A real friend has shoulders soggy from your tears.
A simple friend doesn't know your parents' first names.
A
real friend has their phone numbers in his address book.
A simple friend brings a bottle of wine to your party.
A real
friend comes early to help you cook and stays late to help you clean.
A simple friend hates it when you call after he has
gone to bed.
A real friend asks you why you took so long to call.
A simple friend seeks to talk with you about your
problems.
A real friend seeks to help you with your problems.
A simple friend wonders about your romantic history.
A
real friend could blackmail you with it.
A simple friend, when visiting, acts like a guest.
A real friend opens your
refrigerator and helps himself.
A simple friend thinks the friendship is over when you have an argument.
A real friend
knows that it's not a friendship until after you've had a fight.
A simple friend expects you to always be there for them.
A
real friend expects to always be there for you!