June 2, 2008

"A fool gives full vent to anger, but the wise quietly holds it back." Proverbs 29:11

I recently read where someone did a study and came to the conclusion that Americans are becoming increasingly more rude. Duh! Ridden in a police car lately? Been in a public school room lately? As America becomes increasingly more rude we must be ready to respond. Regardless of where you live or work, you will sometime or other have to deal with the southern proverbial "horses tail." I am certainly not an expert on this but I think we could all benefit from two general rules. 1. Say as little as possible. Angry rude people will twist and distort your words. 2. Lower your voice, really low. Increased volume escalates on both sides. "A soft answer turns away wrath", and there is something about a whisper that commands people to listen. I know this is tough and I fail more than I succeed, but remember these rules the next time you encounter someone acting like a 5 year old. You both will be better for it.

Thought for the week: He's the kind of a guy who lights up a room just by flicking a switch.
-- Unknown

Funny for the week: "The Congregation Replied"

Down in the south, there are many churches known as "answer back" churches. When the preacher says something, the congregation naturally replies.

One Sunday, a preacher was speaking on what it would take for the church to become better. He said "If this church is to become better, it must take up it's bed, and walk." The congregation said "Let it walk, Preacher, let it walk."

Encouraged by their response, he went further. "If this church is going to become better, it will have to throw aside it's hindrances and run!" The congregation replied, "Let it run, preacher, let it run!"

Now really into his message, he spoke stronger. "If this church really wants to become great, it will have to take up it's wings and fly!" "Let it fly, Preacher, let it fly!" the congregation shouts.

The Preacher gets louder. "If this church is going to fly, it will cost money!"

The congregation replied. "Let it walk, Preacher, let it walk."

I just luv preacher jokes……………………Chaplain Barnes

Last week’s answer: What was the second body of water through which God allowed the Israelites passage? The Jordan River (Josh 3)

This week’s question: How long did Jeremiah say that the period of Judah’s captivity in Babylon would last?