October 4, 2010

“Let no one say he is tempted by God…” James 1:13

A solicitation to evil is never from God, but from within the man – his own inner lusts. Sin begins with an inward lust. When a temptation is presented, it entices the lust within a person. The lust then dwells on the temptation causing the person to respond in the direction of the temptation. “Carried away.” A sin begins in the heart and thoughts of a person, drawing that person into an action which is the outward manifestation and proof of the inward decision. Lust, like a baby, is conceived and grows inside, seemingly unknown at first until it is full term. Then is dramatic “painful” form, it comes to light. The sin when born has a life of it’s own which continues to maturity ultimately bringing death to the very one who birthed it. Be sure, your sin’s will find you out, and kill you. You think about that, Amen.

Thought for the week: I believe in equality for everyone, except reporters and photographers. --- Mahatma Gandhi

Funny for the week: "Lost Pigs"

Howard County Police officers still write their reports by hand, and the data is entered later by a computer tech into their database. One theft report stated that a farmer had lost 2,025 pigs. Thinking that to be an error, the tech called the farmer directly.

"Is it true Mr. (Smith) that you lost 2,025 pigs?" she asked.

"Yeth." lisped the farmer.

Being a Howard County girl herself, the tech entered:

"Subject lost 2 sows and 25 pigs."

How Boar-ing…………….Chaplain Barnes

Last week’s answer:

4. Jesus was delivered in a:

a. Stable

b. Manger

c. Cave

d. Barn

e. Unknown *No word about it. See Luke 2:7

This week’s question:

5. A “manger” is a:

a. Stable for domestic animals

b. Wooden hay storage bin

c. Feeding trough

d. Barn