Who wins the Grand Prize……..?

Who wins the Grand Prize……..?

 

There is a story of a competition held in heaven. God offered a grand prize for the angel who collected the most beautiful object in the universe. The angels searched everywhere and returned with several beautiful articles such as flowers, feathers, butterflies, coral fishes and dewdrops. God was not fully satisfied with these collections. Finally, an angel returned with a small bottle containing the tears of a repenting sinner. This angel was given the first prize. The sacrament of penance and reconciliation is instituted in the church, so that those who approach the sacrament may obtain pardon from God's mercy for the offense committed against Him, and are, at the same time, reconciled with the Church which they have wounded by their sins (and which by charity, by example, and by prayer labor's for their conversion). "I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine respectable people who do not need to repent" {Luke 15:7}. David sings in the Psalms, "You know how troubled I am; you have kept a record of my tears. Aren't they listed in your book?" {Psalms 56:8}.

From your partner in crime, Satan

From your partner in crime, Satan

Dear Fool,

I saw you yesterday as you began your daily chores. You awoke without kneeling to pray. As a matter of fact, you didn't even bless your meals or pray before going to bed last night. You are so unthankful. I like that about you!

I cannot tell you how glad I am that you have not changed your way of living. Fool, you are mine. Remember, you and I have been going steady for years, and I still don't love you yet. As a matter of fact, I hate you, because I hate God. I am only using you to get even with God.

He kicked me out of heaven and I'm going to use you as long as possible to pay Him back. You see, Fool, GOD LOVES YOU and HE has great plans in store for you. But you have yielded your life to me and I'm going to make your life a living hell. That way we'll be together twice. This will really hurt God, thanks to you.

I'm really showing Him who's boss in your life. With all of the good times we've had…We have been watching dirty movies, cursing people out, partying, stealing, lying, being hypocritical, fornicating, overeating, telling dirty jokes, gossiping, back-stabbing people, disrespecting old people and those in leadership positions. NO respect for the church, bad attitudes…

Surely, you don't want to give all of this up. Come on, Fool, let's burn together forever. I've got some hot plans for us. This is just a letter of appreciation from me to you. I'd like to say "THANKS" for letting me use you for most of your foolish life.

You are so gullible, I laugh at you. When you are tempted to sin, you give in. HA, HA, HA! You make me sick. Sin is beginning to take its toll on your life. You look 20 yrs. older. I need new blood, so go ahead and teach some children how to sin. All you have to do is smoke, over indulge in alcoholic beverages, drugs, lie, cheat , gamble, gossip, fornicate, be prideful (remember that's why God kicked me out of heaven). Do all of this in the presence of children and they will do it, too. Kids are like that.

Well, Fool, I have to let you go for now. I'll be back in a couple of seconds to tempt you again.If you were smart, you would run somewhere, confess your sins, live for God with what little bit of life that you have left. It's not my nature to warn anyone, but to be your age and still sinning, it's becoming a bit ridiculous. Don't get me wrong, I still hate you…It's just that you'd make a better fool for Christ.

Your partner in crime,
SATAN

PS:- And if you really love me, you won't share this letter with anyone!

True Reason for Easter……….

True Reason for Easter……….

 

It is Easter, a time of rejoicing. Do our thoughts turn to bonnets and spring? Do our minds drift to sweet chocolate bunnies? Or some cuddly, soft fuzzy thing? Do we dream of a basket of goodies? Or an egg-hunt in the neighbor's back yard? Do we think about fun family gatherings? Or receiving a bright Easter card or is Easter for sporting new clothing? Perhaps a new style for our hair, Is it daffodils, tulips and lilies or the smells of new life in the air? But stop! What's the reason for Easter? Just what makes it a festive affair? Was it not that Christ rose on that morning, giving meaning to life everywhere? Christ is God. He descended from heaven, To live humbly on earth as a man. He suffered, and died as a criminal, To fulfill God's redemption plan. Can we know of the depth of Christ's suffering? Can we fathom His anguish and pain? For us He was tortured, forsaken, Went to Hell, and then ascended again. What if Jesus had failed in His Mission to die for the sins of all men? There would not be a reason for Easter. There'd be nothing to celebrate then. While we celebrate this Easter season, keep in mind this wee bit of advice: Let's take time on this happy occasion, to thank God for His Great Sacrifice.

 

Easter Promise: The God of our fathers raised up Jesus whom you murdered by hanging on a tree. 31 Him God has exalted to His right hand to be Prince and Savior, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. Acts 5:30-31. May Lord bless you on this auspicious day of Easter and May it be a new beginning of greater, prosperity, success & happiness. Wish you a Happy Easter.

 

The Mouse Trap.......

The Mouse Trap……….

 

A mouse looked through a crack in the wall to see the farmer and his wife opening a package; what food might it contain? He was aghast to discover that it was a mouse trap! Retreating to the farmyard, the mouse proclaimed the warning, "There is a mouse trap in the house, and there is a mouse trap in the house." The chicken clucked and scratched, raised her head and said, "Mr. Mouse, I can tell you this is a grave concern to you, but it is of no consequence to me; I cannot be bothered by it." The mouse turned to the pig and told him, "There is a mouse trap in the house." "I am so very sorry Mr. Mouse," sympathized the pig, "but there is nothing I can do about it but pray; be assured that you are in my prayers." The mouse turned to the cow, who replied, "Like wow, Mr. Mouse, a mouse trap; am I in grave danger, Duh?" So the mouse returned to the house, head down and dejected to face the farmer's mouse trap alone. That very night a sound was heard throughout the house, like the sound of a mouse trap catching its prey. The farmer's wife rushed to see what was caught. In the darkness, she did not see that it was a venomous snake whose tail the trap had caught. The snake bit the farmer's wife. The farmer rushed her to the hospital. She returned home with a fever. Now everyone knows you treat a fever with fresh chicken soup, so the farmer took his hatchet to the farmyard for the soup's main ingredient. His wife's sickness continued so that friends and neighbors came to sit with her around the clock. To feed them, the farmer butchered the pig. The farmer's wife did not get well, in fact, she died, and so many people came for her funeral the farmer had the cow slaughtered to provide meat for all of them to eat. So the next time you hear that someone is facing a problem and think that it does not concern you, remember that when the least of us is threatened, we are all at risk.

CRACKED GLASS......

CRACKED GLASS………….

 

Mr. Knight, science teacher, poured some really hot water into two glasses. One glass had a spoon in it, and the other one didn't. The one without the spoon cracked when the hot water was poured into it, but the other one was fine and remained still. Mr. Knight said the metal spoon helped absorb some of the heat and kept the glass from breaking. My friend Karen wasn't in school today- her family is having all kinds of problems. Her little brother fell down from their basement stairs .Her mother had a broken leg, and her grandma is really sick-she might be dying! I don't see how they can stand it. Well, they know the Lord and that makes a very big difference. That science experiment is a pretty good example of knowing how God helps people. The glasses can represent people's lives, and the hot water can stand for the problems that sometimes surround them. The spoon can represent the Lord; He's the one who helps absorb trials. Without Him, I don't know how anyone stands the troubles and pains of life that come and hit us. With him, his constant love and care keeps spirit. Let's ask God to comfort us and help ourselves leave our concerns with him and trust him through it all. Are you surrounded by problems and difficulties or do u know someone else who is? Do you wonder how he or she can bear it? Sickness of death of a loved one, loss of a job or difficulties, problems with friends or with neighborhood bullies, All these and many other things make you feel like you are going to "crack" like u simply can't stand it anymore. Give your life and your fears to God today. He cares, and he can give the courage you need.

Fwd: Pls pray for Cyber towers fellowship

Hi if u knw any of u r friends wrking in Cyber tower plz join

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From: Franky Says <franklin.lalwadi@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, Mar 31, 2010 at 5:39 PM
Subject: Pls pray for Cyber towers fellowship
To:

Dear Friends in Christ,

 

Greetings in the matchless name of our Lord Jesus Christ,

 

Praise and Thank GOD for Cyber towers fellowship, by Grace of GOD Fellowship has been started last year. They are meeting on every Thursday afternoon regularly but now fellowship strength has been decreased most of them are relocated to other companies. Left over few people is faithfully meeting for fellowship.

Praise God for this small group.

Please pray for their fellowship may God strength their fellowship. If you know any believer who works in cyber towers pls let me know so that I can connect them to fellowship.

 

Please pray today we are starting fellowship at Value labs.

Please pray for Google and Serria Atlantic fellowships to start.

 

 

Thank you.

 

God Bless you.

 

In Christ,

Franklin

 

 

 

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Thanks & Regards,
PeterK. Sudeep

Forever your life will be rich in joy ………..

Forever your life will be rich in joy ………..

 

I was driving down the road the other day listening to sweet music coming out of my car radio. My heartfelt peaceful, my mind was clear, and my soul was full of love. Even with all its problems life seemed good. Then the music stopped and the news came on. There was talk of another millionaire celebrity in drug rehab after an incident with the police. There was news on the murder of a poor man whose life was supposed to be changed after winning the lottery. There was even a discussion on how much greed and excess had damaged our world. Every story seemed to point once again to the old adage that money can't buy happiness. Hearing them made me think of a documentary I saw many years ago on Mother Teresa's home for the dying in Calcutta. What struck me the most when I watched it wasn't the grinding poverty there? It wasn't the sickness and suffering that the people there were going through. It was rather the peaceful smiles of love, kindness, and happiness that they shared with the Sisters and with each other. These people had nothing. Many were on the verge of death. Yet, they knew the simple truth that so many of us here are still learning: Joy is Free. The truth is God loves you and wants you to be happy right now. He wants His light to brighten you, His peace to calm you, and His happiness to uplift you. He wants you to fill your life with His love and then share it with the world. He wants you to have joy and to spread joy everyday of your life here. Don't worship dollar signs and think that money will bring you happiness then. Joy can't be purchased. It can't be owned. It can only be chosen and then given freely to others. In the eyes of eternity money is only worthless paper. The only thing that matters is the love within you and the love that you give to the world. Make that your legacy and forever your life will be rich in joy

Life's Tug of War…….

Life's Tug of War…….

 

Life can seem ungrateful and not always kind, Life can pull at your heartstrings and play with your mind, Life can be blissful and happy and free, Life can put beauty in the things that you see, Life can place challenges right at your feet, Life can make good of the hardships that we meet, Life can overwhelm you and make your head spin, Life can reward those determined to win, Life can be hurtful and not always fair, Life can surround you with people who care, Life clearly does offer its ups and its downs, Life's days can bring you both smiles and frowns, Life teaches us to take the good, Life is a mixture of happy and sad, So . . . . Take the life that you have and give it your best, Think positive, and be happy. Take the challenges that life has laid at your feet, Take pride and be thankful for each one you meet, To yourself give forgiveness if you stumble and fall, Take each day that is dealt you and give it your all, Take the love that you're given and return it with care, Have faith that when needed it will always be there, Take time to find the beauty in the things that you see, Take life's simple pleasures let them set your heart free, The idea here is simply to even the score, All of life comes down to the many wonderful choices we make each day. Let's use them to choose a lifetime of love, joy, peace, happiness, goodness, delight, and oneness with God for ourselves. Let's use them to bless the world, help others, and bring truth, joy, love, and light to everyone we meet.

Fwd: Voice of Truth - Casting Crowns

This song was featured in the movie "Facing The Giants".

 

Oh,what I would do to have
the kind of faith it takes
To climb out of this boat I'm in
Onto the crashing waves
To step out of my comfort zone
Into the realm of the unknown
Where Jesus is,
And he's holding out his hand

But the waves are calling out my name
and they laugh at me
Reminding me of all the times
I've tried before and failed
The waves they keep on telling me
time and time again
"Boy, you'll never win,
You you'll never win

But the Voice of truth tells me a different story
the Voice of truth says "do not be afraid!"
and the Voice of truth says "this is for My glory"
Out of all the voices calling out to me
I will choose to listen and believe the Voice of truth

Oh, what I would do
to have the kind of strength it takes
To stand before a giant
with just a sling and a stone
Surrounded by the sound
of a thousand warriors
shaking in their armor
Wishing they'd have had the strength to stand

But the giant's calling out
my name and he laughs at me
Reminding me of all the times
I've tried before and failed
The giant keeps on telling me
time and time again
"Boy you'll never win,
you'll never win."

But the voice of truth tells me a different story
the Voice of truth says "do not be afraid!"
and the Voice of truth says "this is for My glory"
Out of all the voices calling out to me
I will choose to listen and believe the Voice of truth

But the stone was just the right size
to put the giant on the ground
and the waves they don't seem so high
from on top of them looking down
I will soar with the wings of eagles
when I stop and listen to the sound of Jesus
singing over me

But the Voice of truth tells me a different story
The Voice of truth says "do not be afraid!"
And the Voice of truth says "this is for my glory"
Out of all the voices calling out to me (calling out to me)
I will choose to listen and believe (I will choose to listen and believe)
I will choose to listen and believe the Voice of truth

I will listen and believe
I will listen and believe the Voice of truth
I will listen and believe
'Cause Jesus you are the Voice of truth
And I will listen to you.. oh you are the Voice of truth

DON MOEN'S 'GOD IS GOOD' TOUR OF INDIA

DON MOEN'S 'GOD IS GOOD' TOUR OF INDIA

Mumbai: 
Workshop Date: Friday, April 23, 2010
Workshop Venue: Shanmukhananda Hall
Concert Date: Saturday, April 24, 2010
Concert Venue: MMRDA Grounds, Bandra-Kurla Complex


Chennai: 
Concert Date: Sunday, April 25, 2010
Concert Venue: St. George's Anglo Indian School Grounds
Workshop Date: Monday, April 26, 2010
Workshop Venue: Kamraj Auditorium


Shillong: 
Workshop Date: Friday, April 30, 2010
Workshop Venue: State Central Library Auditorium
Concert Date: Saturday, May 1, 2010
Concert Venue: Polo Grounds

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Thanks & Regards,
PeterK. Sudeep