I Did What?

We are always hurting each other. Sometimes it is intentional and sometimes it is not. But we do it anyway. When you identify ways that you have wronged another person, it is important to admit your wrongs honestly and thoroughly. One way to do this is to use the "Seven A's of Confession:"

• Address everyone involved (All those whom you affected)
• Avoid if, but, and maybe (Do not try to excuse your wrongs)
• Admit specifically (Both attitudes and actions)
• Acknowledge the hurt (Express sorrow for hurting someone)
• Accept the consequences (Such as making restitution)
• Alter your behavior (Change your attitudes and actions)
• Ask for forgiveness

When we try to reconcile our broken relationships - as it depends on us. When we do - God will be proud!

Sid

Pumpkin

A woman was asked by a coworker, "What is it like to be a Christian?"

The coworker replied, "It is like being a pumpkin." God picks you from the patch, brings you in, and washes all the dirt off of you. Then He cuts off the top and scoops out all the yucky stuff. He removes the seeds of doubt, hate, and greed. Then He carves you a new smiling face and puts His light inside of you to shine for all the world to see."

Paul tells us that we are a new creature in Christ. We have died to the old life that we once lived and are now clay in the hands of the potter. Let Christ mold you.

Sid

No More Beyond

In Valladolid, Spain, where Christopher Columbus died in 1506, stands a monument commemorating the great discoverer. Perhaps the most interesting feature of the memorial is a statue of a lion eating one of the Latin words that had been part of Spain’s motto for centuries. Before Columbus made his voyages, the Spaniards thought they had reached the outer limits of earth. Thus their motto was "Ne Plus Ultra," which means "No More Beyond." The word being torn away by the lion is "no," making it read "More Beyond." Columbus had proven that there was indeed "more beyond."

Jesus, like Columbus, showed us that there was more beyond. Jesus showed us there is more to life than this world. He showed us there is life beyond our existence here. Are you ready because there is more beyond?