Just a thought

[Big N' Blue]

A Christian

Several years ago, a preacher from out-of-state accepted a call to a church in Houston , Texas . Some weeks after he arrived, he had an occasion to ride the bus from his home to the downtown area. When he sat down, he discovered that the driver had accidentally given him a quarter too much change. As he considered what to do, he thought to himself, 'You'd better give the quarter back. It would be wrong to keep it.' Then he thought, 'Oh, forget it, it's only a quarter. Who would worry about this little amount? Anyway, the bus company gets too much fare; they will never miss it. Accept it as a 'gift from God' and keep quiet.'

When his stop came, he paused momentarily at the door, and then he handed the quarter to the driver and said, 'Here, you gave me too much change '

The driver, with a smile, replied, 'Aren't you the new preacher in town?'

'Yes' he replied.

'Well, I have been thinking a lot lately about going somewhere to worship.... I just wanted to see what you would do if I gave you too much change. I'll see you at church on Sunday.'

When the preacher stepped off of the bus, he literally grabbed the nearest light pole, held on, and said, 'Oh God, I almost sold your Son for a quarter.'

Our lives are the only Bible some people will ever read. This is a really scary example of how much people watch us as Christians, and will put us to the test! Always be on guard -- and remember -- You carry the name of Christ on your shoulders when you call yourself
'Christian.'

Watch your thoughts; they become words.
Watch your words; they become actions.
Watch your actions; they become habits.
Watch your habits; they become character.

Watch your character; it becomes your destiny.

I'm glad a friend forwarded this to me as a reminder. So, I choose to forward it to you - my friend. God bless you; I hope you are having a wonderful day!

If you don't pass this on to anybody, nothing bad will happen; but, if you do, you will have ministered to someone.

The Will of God will never ta ke you to where the Grace of God will not PROTECT you...

Stay FAITHFUL and Be GRATEFUL!

[bigboarstopper]

I dont consider myself to be a religious person. Personally I cant stand it when people talk of their personal beliefs in forums like these. However I really enjoyed what you wrote and appreciate the message that went allong with your story. It relates to your beliefs and your values. You dont have to be a religious person to take something from that post and apply it to yourself wether your a christian or not. Thanks for the positive message.

[Gary Roberson]

Big and Blue
I also enjoyed the post. Come see me if ever this far west.
Adios,
Gary

[Mike Leonard]

Big n Blue,


CHEERS!



Won't be long now------Come on Blue River! SSSSSSTT! Look For em Yaaahh!

[bearhunter77]

Big n Blue. AMEN! AMEN! AND AAAAAAMEN! Love the post. Dad's a preacher. Never jumps on me for hunting on Sundays. Comes over and has an occasional beer. I swear he is an awesome man. One thing he always told me is you can't make someone believe what you believe. Jumping on a soap box and screaming to the world accomplishes nothing. Example, though, is more powerful than my best Sunday sermon. I believe him.

[Arkansas Frog]

Big and Blue Very good

[Rem700]

Good post...thank you...jsb