tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66367914617589631122024-03-08T09:06:10.594-10:00mY oNLiNe tReASuRe cOLLecTioNsa collection of inspiring emails, trivia and other readings....Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger606125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636791461758963112.post-15607543192432045452010-12-25T00:24:00.000-10:002010-12-25T00:24:00.690-10:00CHRISTMAS REFLECTION By Fr. De La CostaThe late Fr. Dela Costa, the first Filipino provincial superior of the Jesuits, delivered this homily at midnight Mass at the Ateneo Law School. This reflection piece was selected for CDN readers by columnist Juan L. Mercado
CHRISTMAS is when we celebrate the unexpected; it is the festival of surprise.
This is the night when shepherds wake to the song of angels; when the earth has a star for a Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636791461758963112.post-7973231040653976292010-12-23T00:06:00.000-10:002010-12-23T00:06:00.308-10:00SANTA, CAN YOU VISIT MY GRANDDAUGHTER? Author UnknownThree years ago, a little boy and his grandmother came to see Santa at Mayfair Mall in Wisconsin. The child climbed up on his lap, holding a picture of a little girl.
"Who is this?" asked Santa, smiling. "Your friend? Your sister?"
"Yes, Santa," he replied. "My sister, Sarah, who is very sick," he said sadly.
Santa glanced over at the grandmother who was waiting nearby, and saw her dabbing herUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636791461758963112.post-19633674448307015662010-12-20T00:07:00.000-10:002010-12-20T00:07:00.505-10:00SEASON'S MEETINGS Author UnknownEach year we ring in the holiday season by attending dozens of holiday meetings. This Christmas committee, that planning event. Then we still have to make the rounds to every store in the metro-plex. 'Tis the season for weeks of ulcer inducing meetings and shopping, then wrapping for about 72 straight hours. Christmas morning I find myself sitting around the tree with a glazed look and half a Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636791461758963112.post-3877487416500596332010-11-25T08:55:00.001-10:002010-11-25T08:55:00.532-10:00Roses and Thorns - Author UnknownA certain man planted a rose and watered it faithfully, and before it blossomed, he examined it. He saw the bud that would soon blossom and also the thorns. And he thought, "How can any beautiful flower come from a plant burdened with so many sharp thorns?" Saddened by this thought, he neglected to water the rose, and before it was ready to bloom, it died.
So it is with many people. Within everyUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636791461758963112.post-25740513162195857922010-11-24T09:35:00.000-10:002010-11-24T09:35:10.651-10:00Health Check-up By God - Author UnknownI went to the Lord's Clinic to have my routine check-up and I confirmed I was ill.
When Jesus took my blood pressure, He saw I was low in tenderness.
When He read my temperature, the thermometer registered 40 degrees of anxiety.
He ran an electrocardiogram and found that I needed several "love bypasses" since my arteries were blocked with loneliness and could not provide for an empty heart.
IUnknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636791461758963112.post-21294025581986777892010-11-24T08:55:00.002-10:002010-11-24T08:55:38.796-10:00Be Thankful(From noles65@aol.com)
Be thankful that you don't already have everything you desire.
If you did, what would there be to look forward to?
Be thankful when you don't know something,
for it gives you the opportunity to learn.
Be thankful for the difficult times.
During those times you grow.
Be thankful for your limitations,
because they give you opportunities for improvement.
Be thankful for Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636791461758963112.post-77564051155158766162010-07-29T06:30:00.001-10:002010-07-29T06:30:51.480-10:00Directions To His House - Author UnknownMake a Right onto "Believeth Blvd."
Keep straight and go through the Green Light, which is Jesus Christ.
From there, you must turn onto the "Bridge of Faith," which is over
troubled water.
When you get off the bridge, make a Right turn and Keep Straight.
You are on the "King's Highway" - Heaven-bound.
Keep going for three miles: One for the Father, One for the Son, and
One for the Holy Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636791461758963112.post-63582405712782056662010-06-29T07:42:00.002-10:002010-06-29T07:42:54.321-10:00What Makes a Dad - Author UnknownGod took the strength of a mountain,
The majesty of a tree,
The warmth of a summer sun,
The calm of a quiet sea,
The generous soul of nature,
The comforting arm of night,
The wisdom of the ages,
The power of the eagle's flight,
The joy of a morning in spring,
The faith of a mustard seed,
The patience of eternity,
The depth of a family need,
Then God combined these qualities,
When there was Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636791461758963112.post-26222765076647795742010-06-26T08:27:00.000-10:002010-06-26T08:56:24.120-10:00The Cab Ride Author UnknownTwenty years ago, I drove a cab for a living. It was a cowboy's life,a lifefor someone who wanted no boss. What I didn't realize was that it wasalso aministry. Because I drove the night shift, my cab became a movingconfessional. Passengers climbed in, sat behind me in total anonymity,andtold me about their lives. I encountered people whose lives amazed me,ennobled me, made me laugh and weep. But Sheryl of georyl.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02348775343912810491noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636791461758963112.post-78224408473733292492010-06-25T09:40:00.001-10:002010-06-25T09:40:47.019-10:00Tax Assessor Author UnknownA tax assessor came one day to a poor pastor to determine the amount
of taxes the pastor would have to pay. The following conversation took
place;
"What property do you possess?" asked the assessor.
"I am a very wealthy man," replied the minister.
"List your possessions, please," the assessor instructed.
"First, I have everlasting life (John 3:16).
"Second, I have a mansion in heaven (John Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636791461758963112.post-73653713472946479092010-06-25T04:39:00.000-10:002010-06-25T04:39:00.901-10:00THEN WHY DON'T WE PRAY? Author UnknownThe highest privilege ever afforded to man is the power of prayer.
...then why don't we pray?
The right to talk to the highest potentate in all the universe...
...then why don't we pray?
The most powerful force accessible to man is the potential of
prayer...
...then why don't we pray?
The greatest longing in the heart of God is to talk to His children...
...then why don't we pray?
The Twittererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08982729807852260078noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636791461758963112.post-27555320558375035892010-06-24T06:06:00.001-10:002010-06-24T06:06:05.523-10:00The Awakening Author UnknownA time comes in your life when you finally get it...when, in the midst
of
all your fears and insanity, you stop dead in your tracks and
somewhere the
voice inside your head cries out - ENOUGH!
Enough fighting and crying or struggling to hold on. And, like a child
quieting down after a blind tantrum, your sobs begin to subside, you
shudder
once or twice, you blink back your tears and begin to Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636791461758963112.post-73836333155312857152010-06-23T07:03:00.000-10:002010-06-23T07:03:01.981-10:00THREE GREAT LESSONS OF LIFEThe Turtle, The Frogs & The Pretty Lady
Author Unknown
We learn a lot through our experiences in life. The following 3
examples of TURTLES, FROGS and THE PRETTY LADY teach us some lesson.
Enjoy reading the same and do ponder over them.
*****
The Turtles
A turtle family decided to go on a picnic. The turtles, being
naturally slow about things, took seven years to prepare for their
outing. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636791461758963112.post-69007065408859863532010-05-22T04:42:00.000-10:002010-05-22T04:42:00.189-10:00THINK POSITIVE Contributed by Melanie Schurr"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that
they may have life, and have it to the full." -John 10:10
There have been some disturbing things in my life lately. Nothing
serious or life-threatening, mind you, but more like little
annoyances, to which, when combined, have the ability to affect one's
mood.
Maybe you can relate to how bits of negative gossip that findThe Twittererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08982729807852260078noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636791461758963112.post-52981447536252176092010-05-21T04:38:00.000-10:002010-05-21T04:38:00.977-10:00RESERVATIONS By Marion SmithMy husband and I enjoy dining out, but he does so only under one
condition. When I suggest a new restaurant to try, he says, “do they
take reservations?” He absolutely hates to wait in line for a place to
eat dinner!
There are other times we make reservations - renting cars, purchasing
air line tickets or making hotel plans. We can do these for
ourselves, or we can ask or The Twittererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08982729807852260078noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636791461758963112.post-86947554747912403472010-05-20T04:36:00.000-10:002010-05-20T04:36:00.308-10:00ALPHABET Author UnknownA lthough things are not perfect
B ecause of trial or pain
C ontinue in thanksgiving
D o not begin to blame
E ven when the times are hard
F ierce winds are bound to blow
G od is forever able
H old on to what you know
I magine life without His love
J oy would cease to be
K eep thanking Him for all the things
L ove imparts to thee
M ove out of "Camp Complaining"
N o weapon that The Twittererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08982729807852260078noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636791461758963112.post-32835523546477744392010-05-19T04:35:00.001-10:002010-05-19T04:35:00.531-10:00A SECOND TOUCH By Sally I. KennedyThen...he.. began to see everything clearly. Mark 8:25
In younger days, it didn’t matter if I got all the “face paint” on
before heading out. Make-up just wasn’t a priority. I was ok with, or
without it. Nowadays, however…..well that’s another story.
This morning I was hurrying to finish getting ready. We were leaving
for the weekend, and there would be no time later in the The Twittererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08982729807852260078noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636791461758963112.post-21294578736134544982010-05-18T04:33:00.000-10:002010-05-18T04:33:00.217-10:00ATTITUDE Author UnknownThe 92-year-old, petite, well-poised and proud lady, who is fully dressed each morning by eight o'clock, with her hair fashionably coifed and makeup perfectly applied, even though she is legally blind, moved to a nursing home today. Her husband of 70 years recently passed away, making the move necessary.
After many hours of waiting patiently in the lobby of the nursing home, she smiled The Twittererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08982729807852260078noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636791461758963112.post-68867497336193019022010-05-17T04:29:00.000-10:002010-05-17T04:29:00.541-10:00CHRISTIAN WAYS TO REDUCE STRESS Author UnknownAn Angel says, "Never borrow from the future. If you worry about what may happen tomorrow and it doesn't happen, you have worried in vain. Even if it does happen, you have to worry twice."
1. Pray
2. Go to bed on time.
3. Get up on time so you can start the day unrushed.
4. Say No to projects that won't fit into your time schedule, or that will compromise your mental health.
5. Delegate The Twittererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08982729807852260078noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636791461758963112.post-5969293466944496252010-05-16T04:28:00.000-10:002010-05-16T04:28:00.331-10:00THE COLOR OF FRIENDSHIP Author UnknownOnce upon a time the colors of the world started to quarrel. All
claimed that they were the best. The most important. The most useful.
The favorite.
Green said:
"Clearly I am the most important. I am the sign of life and of hope. I
was chosen for grass, trees and leaves. Without me, all animals would
die. Look over the countryside and you will see that I am in the
majority."
Blue The Twittererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08982729807852260078noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636791461758963112.post-15132153113973365322010-05-15T04:26:00.000-10:002010-05-15T04:26:00.333-10:00THESE ARE PRECIOUS By Ron AveryThese are precious!!!
Alas, where has all our innocence gone?
While I sat in the reception area
of my doctor's office, a woman rolled an elderly man
in a wheelchair into the room. As she went
The Twittererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08982729807852260078noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636791461758963112.post-69564296540820136972010-05-14T04:24:00.000-10:002010-05-14T04:24:01.032-10:0027 INDICATIONS THAT WE NEED REVIVAL Author Unknown1.. When we do not love Him as we once did.
2.. When earthly interests and occupations are more important to us than eternal ones.
3.. When we would rather watch TV and read secular books and magazines than read the Bible and pray.
4.. When we have little or no desire for prayer.
5.. When we would rather make money than give money.
6.. When our Christianity is joyless and passionless.The Twittererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08982729807852260078noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636791461758963112.post-57585872232913947232010-05-13T04:23:00.002-10:002010-05-13T04:23:41.839-10:00WHY DO WE CRUCIFY HIM AGAIN? From E-mail MinistryI say something rude
to someone who's lost,
And I've ruinded my witness,
But they will pay the cost.
--So I nail in the nails.
Can anyone see the Lord through me,
Or do they simply see my sins?
Am I living the life Christ wants me to,
Am I living the life of man?
--So I plunge in the spear.
And when I fail to pray,
and my conversations with Him fade,
Does He patiently wait for my call,
The Twittererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08982729807852260078noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636791461758963112.post-42687134445440497352010-05-09T07:09:00.002-10:002010-05-09T07:09:34.189-10:00WATCH BIRD OF THE VENT By Marion SmithJohn 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only
Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have
everlasting life.
I looked out the hotel window and observed a circular air vent across
the way. Many sparrows were flying in and out of it. I noticed one
pathetic little bird who tried to get in the vent, but all his
attempts were in vain.
In Biblical times, there wasUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636791461758963112.post-39601757444334374172010-05-08T07:03:00.002-10:002010-05-08T07:03:46.143-10:00WHAT PRAYER CAN DO By Bob PerksWhen I write my stories I try to inspire. This one won't inspire you, it will bring you to your knees.
If you want to put your own challenges in life in proper perspective, tell people that you will pray for them.
That's what I did in my last message.
Reading them told me "My life is now perfect." Or at least so much better than I thought.
Here's what I heard:
My marriage is failing.
I am Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0