Thursday, January 8, 2009

Inspiring Quotes Wednesday

Better late than never, right???


Christian One Liners
(thanks Pamela!!!)
Don't let your worries get the best of you; remember, Moses started out as a basket case.
Some people are kind, polite, and sweet-spirited until you try to sit in their pews.
Many folks want to serve God, but only as advisors.
It is easier to preach ten sermons than it is to live one.
The good Lord didn't create anything without a purpose, but mosquitoes come close.
When you get to your wit's end, you'll find God lives there.
People are funny; they want the front of the bus, the middle of the road, and the back of the church.
Opportunity may knock once, but temptation bangs on your front door forever.
Quit griping about your church; if it was perfect, you couldn't belong.
If the church wants a better pastor, it only needs to pray for the one it has.
God Himself does not propose to judge a man until he is dead. So why should you?
Some minds are like concrete thoroughly mixed up and permanently set.
Peace starts with a smile.
I don't know why some people change churches; what difference does it make which one you stay home from?
A lot of church members who are singing "Standing on the Promises" are just sitting on the premises.
We were called to be witnesses, not lawyers or judges.
Be ye fishers of men. You catch them - He'll clean them.
Coincidence is when God chooses to remain anonymous.
Don't put a question mark where God put a period.
Don't wait for 6 strong men to take you to church.
Forbidden fruits create many jams.
God doesn't call the qualified, He qualifies the called.
God grades on the cross, not the curve.
God loves everyone, but probably prefers "fruit of the spirit" over "religious nuts!"
God promises a safe landing, not a calm passage.
He who angers you, controls you!
If God is your Co-pilot - swap seats!
Prayer: Don't give God instructions -- just report for duty!
The task ahead of us is never as great as the Power behind us.
The Will of God never takes you to where the Grace of God will not protect you.
We don't change the message, the message changes us.
You can tell how big a person is by what it takes to discourage him.
The best mathematical equation I have ever seen: 1 cross + 3 nails = 4 given.

8 comments:

Kristina P. said...

These are so funny! I think the Moses one is actually my favorite.

Heatherlyn said...

So many of those are sooo true.

Melissa Miller said...

Hi Jeannie,
Thanks so much for coming by and your kind compliment. Martha Stewart I wish! Sounds good to me though. LOL!
Six strong men to drag me to church.
Now that sounds a bit scary.
These are all interesting thoughts for sure.
Thanks for sharing.
~Melissa :)

Jo said...

I don't know what to say that hasn't already been said... but I don't want to be forced to eat grits (EEEWWWWW)!!!!

ChicagoLady said...

Mosquitos have a purpose: So that birds and amphibians will have food.

All those are great, some are true, and some are just plain hysterical!

Kate said...

Where do you get all this great stuff? I love it.

Unknown said...

Words of wisdom

Mary said...

Those are awesome. Thanks!!!