January 26, 2010

Number 4

VIEWPOINT

Scripture suggests that we should have an attitude of humility with people (Philippians 2:1-12) and that it’s important to be considerate of others (Titus 3:2).  There is a blessing in being devoted to service (1 Corinthians 16:15) and in possessing a cheerful spirit (Proverbs 15:30). 

Practicing this list will go a long way toward integrating many of those principles: 

1.   Speak to people.  There is nothing as nice as a cheerful word of greeting.

2.   Smile at people.  It takes 72 muscles to frown, only 14 to smile.

3.   Call people by name.  It is music to anyone’s ears to hear the sound of his or her name.

4.   Be friendly and helpful.

5.   Be cordial.  Speak and act as if everything you do is genuinely a pleasure.  If it isn’t, learn to make it so.

6.   Be genuinely interested in people.  You can like almost anyone, if you try.

7.   Be generous with praise, cautious with criticism.

8.   Be considerate of the feelings of others.  There are usually three sides to a controversy – yours, the other person’s, and the correct one.

9.   Be alert to serve.  What counts most in life is what you do for others.

10.       Live with a good sense of humor, a generous dose of patience, and a dash of humility appropriate to being human. 

I look forward to seeing you Sunday with a Bible, a smile, and a positive word!   RA

Wisdom That Sticks

Faith has two parts: one is patience, and the other is gratitude.

Coincidence is God's way of remaining anonymous.

A child is more than a test score.

Politically incorrect and proud of it.

Peace is the church's business.

Priestly people come in both sexes.

Life is a gift. Don't trash it.

An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind.—Gandhi

Drive hammered, get nailed.

If you must curse, use your own name! —God

It's a small world. I know … I made it. —God

Life is short.  Eternity isn't.

God doesn't want shares of your life; he wants controlling interest!

My faith is in the rock, and my name is on the roll.

Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups.

Pray for me.  I have teenagers.

Dissent is the highest form of patriotism.

The truly educated never graduate.

We are not human beings having a spiritual experience.  We are spiritual beings having a human experience.

Forever family, forever grateful.

As my apprentice, you're never fired. —God

All I know is … everything. —God

Feeling lost? My Book is your map. —God

Blessed are they who can laugh at themselves, for they shall never cease to be amused.