Lasting Legacy: Caring For Others

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Lasting Legacy: Caring For Others

Postby Rev. Doc » Fri Feb 20, 2004 1:03 pm

My Life’s Legacy: Caring For Others
I John 4:7-21

In his classic novel, The Scarlet Letter, Nathaniel Hawthorne told the story of a woman by the name of Hester Lrynne who was accused of committing adultery. As her punishment, she was sentenced to wear a purple “Aâ€
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Postby YesIExist » Fri Feb 20, 2004 5:11 pm

Good lesson. :)
Idle hands are indeed the devil's playground. -_- :bang:
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Postby true_noir_chloe » Fri Feb 20, 2004 11:09 pm

Thank you for pointing out I John 4:7-21. I really appreciate another good Bible study, Rev.Doc. ^_^ Now, I can go to bed with His Word on my mind.

[size=84][color=seagreen]YOU SEE


You see into the deepest part of me ---

beyond the fog I hide behind.

You cast your light upon the shadows

that stretch like cobwebs in my mind.

You ease the pain when I am hurting,

and morbid visions from my past

pierce into the realm of Reason

as though I danced on blades of glass.

You grant me strength when I have fallen

and, once again, I've lost my way.

You take my hand in Yours and lead me

into the promise of a brand new day.

You bring order to all my chaos,

yet set my well-laid plans awry.

You place me on a firm foundation ---

then give me wings so I can fly.

You sand away my roughened edges

and polish all the dullest parts

until I stand before Your presence...

a newly-sculpted work of art.

You see into the heart within me,

right through my motives and selfish will.

And yet, in spite of all You see

You say You love me even still.


~by D.M.~

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Postby Toki-chan » Sun Feb 22, 2004 1:53 pm

wow.. *sniff* that was so sad and inspriraing about the soldier.... *sniff* and those poeple were so brave...
Arigoto for the lesson, I can't go to my church's bible study so now on I read this!!! :hug:
arigato!!
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Postby Enthralled » Thu Feb 26, 2004 11:06 am

Thanks for the lesson!
If I may, I was just reminded of a drifter in my town that used to stay behind our local blockbuster. I used to walk over there on my break to visit a friend that worked there. And after a bit I got to know him and would bring him sandwiches from my work and sit with him.
And really, God gave me so much joy through being with that man and caring for him. And not only that but, as I was caring for that man and 'taking care of him', God was taking care of my needs. And not to say that I had all the money, and possessions or whatever.... but what I NEEDED.
Spiritually and mentally, I was restored and satisfied. I was strengthened in my heart.
We don't really need to worry about ourselves, because He is looking after us. And I think knowing and realizing that, inturn, totally frees us up to serve others.
All praise and honor be to the Lord God of Israel!! My Redeemer!!
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Postby Kisa » Thu Feb 26, 2004 6:54 pm

Wow, very powerful lesson. I feel very strongly on how we treat others and this was good. Thank you! ^_^ The soldier story was so sad . . .
Romans 12:2
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Postby Will Smith, Jr » Mon Mar 08, 2004 2:47 pm

Rev. Doc, On another busy day, your exposition of the truth reminds me that it is all about Christ and witnessing the love of Jesus to those around me. Just showing people a smile and even laying your hand gently on their shoulder communicates volumes. Thanks for your teaching. - WillieDoc
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Postby AnimePat » Mon Mar 08, 2004 6:07 pm

That was a good lesson.
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