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03-19-2009, 04:02 AM
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Mar. 19
March 19, 2009
A Heart Of Concern READ: Philippians 2:1-11 Let each esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others. —Philippians 2:3-4 Jason Ray was a ray of joy on the University of North Carolina campus in Chapel Hill. He performed as Rameses (the school mascot) for 3 years, hauling his giant ram’s head costume to sporting events one day and children’s hospitals the next. Then, in March 2007, while with his team for a basketball tournament, Jason was struck by a car. His family watched and waited at the hospital, but the 21-year-old succumbed to his injuries and died. His story doesn’t end there, however. Jason had filed paperwork two years earlier to donate organs and tissue upon his death—and that act of concern saved the lives of four people and helped dozens of others. A young man in the prime of his life, with everything to live for, was concerned for the well-being of others and acted on that concern. Those individuals who were helped, as well as their families, are deeply grateful for this young man who thought of others. Jason’s act echoes the heart of Paul’s words in Philippians 2, as he called believers to look beyond themselves and their own interests, and to look to the interests of others. A heart that turns outward to others will be a healthy heart indeed. — Bill Crowder Love thyself last. Look near, behold thy duty To those who walk beside thee down life’s road. Make glad their days by little acts of beauty And help them bear the burden of earth’s load. —Wilcox Looking to the needs of others honors Christ. 
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03-20-2009, 03:46 AM
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March 20, 2009
Never Too Old READ: Genesis 18:1-15 Is anything too hard for the Lord? —Genesis 18:14 The women of Brown Manor had raised their families and retired from their careers. Now they could no longer live on their own, so they came to Brown Manor as a sort of “last stop before heaven.” They enjoyed each other’s company but often struggled with feelings of uselessness. Sometimes they even questioned why God was so slow in taking them to heaven. One of the women, who had spent years as a pianist, often played hymns on the Manor’s piano. Other women joined her, and together they lifted their voices in praise to God. One day, a government auditor was conducting a routine inspection during one of their spontaneous worship services. When he heard them sing “What Will You Do With Jesus?” the Spirit of God moved his heart. He recalled the song from his childhood and knew that he had chosen to leave Jesus behind. That day, God spoke to him again and gave him another chance to answer the question differently. And he did. Like the women of Brown Manor, Sarah thought she was too old to be used by God (Gen. 18:11). But God gave her a child in her old age who was the ancestor of Jesus (21:1-3; Matt. 1:2,17). Like Sarah and the women of Brown Manor, we’re never too old for God to use us. — Julie Ackerman Link The longer we live, the more that we know, Old age is the time for wisdom to show; Who knows how much good some word we might say Could do for that one who’s wandered away? —Bosch God can use you at any age—if you are willing.
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#158
03-20-2009, 08:40 AM
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not hi-jacking just a quick note, i have started sorting the bible study links out (new sticky) i will keep updating as i can
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