Sharing Jesus..

As a christian I find it hard at times to share the fact that I have Jesus in my heart or that my family and I attend church. I think it's from fear of rejection but we should be the least scared because we have Jesus on our side already. We win!!

With that being said, I was outside cleaning my truck the other morning after dropping kids off at school and my new neighbor came over to say Hello. We spoke about school and I decided to bring up our childrens ministry since she has kids that are my kids ages. She asked about our services and I thought she was just asking to be nice. Well about a hour ago I was sitting outside watching the kids playing hide and seek ( thank you Jesus for making it cool for the night so I could sit outside) and the neighbor comes outside again to check on her boys. I told her come over and have a seat while it's cool. She did and ended up asking me what time we were leaving for church in the morning. I told her I would wait for her in the morning so she could follow us in and not get so intimated since our church is so big. I know it can be very overwhelming.

I am so excited that I stepped out there and spread God's word. God was definately using me because I couldn't do it without Him. I have no strength and am not worthy.

Thank you Jesus for your mercy and love, without it I would be nothing.

It was only a Quarter!

I got this in a email today from my friend Linda..thanks!!

It Was Only a Quarter

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, 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?
I have been thinking a lot lately about goi ng 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 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 that 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 someone forwarded this to me. God bless you! I hope you are
having a wonderful day!

The Will of God will never take you to where th e Grace of God will
not PROTECT you...

Stay FAITHFUL and Be GRATEFUL