DADDY'S EMPTY CHAIR
A man's daughter had asked the local minister to come and pray with her father.
When the minister arrived, he found the man lying in bed with his head propped up on two pillows.
An empty chair sat beside his bed.
The minister assumed that the old fellow had been informed of his visit. "I guess you were expecting me, he said. 'No, who are you?" said the father. The minister told him his name and then remarked, "I saw the empty chair and I figured you knew I was going to show up." "Oh yeah, the chair," said the bedridden man.
"Would you mind closing the door?"
Puzzled, the minister shut the door.
"I have never told anyone this, not even my daughter," said the man.
"But all of my life I have never known how to pray. At church I used to hear the pastor talk about prayer, but it went right over my head."
" I abandoned any attempt at prayer," the old man continued, " until one day four years ago, my best friend said to me,
"Johnny, prayer is just a simple matter of having a conversation with Jesus. Here is what I suggest."
"Sit down in a chair; place an empty chair in front of you, and in faith see Jesus on the chair. It's not spooky because he promised, 'I will be with you always'.
"Then just speak to him in the same way you're doing with me right now." "So, I tried it and I've liked it so much that I do it a couple of hours every day. I'm careful though . If my daughter saw me talking to an empty chair, she'd either have a nervous breakdown or send me off to the funny farm." The minister was deeply moved by the story and encouraged the old man to continue on the journey.
Then he prayed with him, anointed him with oil, and returned to the church.
Two nights later the daughter called to tell the minister that her daddy had died that afternoon.
"Did he die in peace?" he asked.
"Yes, when I left the house about two o'clock , he called me over to his bedside, told me he loved me and kissed me on the cheek. When I got back from the store an hour later, I found him . But there was something strange about his death. Apparently, just before Daddy died, he leaned over and rested his head on the chair beside the bed. What do you make of that?"
The minister wiped a tear from his eye and said, "I wish we could all go like that."
Prayer is one of the best free gifts we receive.
*I asked God for water, He gave me an ocean.
* I asked God for a flower, He gave me a garden.
* I asked God for a friend, He gave me all of YOU... If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it.
Happy moments, praise God.
Difficult moments, seek God.
Quiet moments, worship God
Painful moments, trust God.
Every moment, thank God.
Friday, April 27, 2007
Thursday, April 26, 2007
Friday, April 20, 2007
Emergency Numbers
Emergency
Telephone Numbers
These are more effective than 911. Call when . . .
You are sad, phone............................................................................... John 14
You have sinned, phone...................................................................... Psalm 51
You are facing danger, phone............................................................. Psalm 91
People have failed you, phone............................................................ Psalm 27
It feels as though God is far from you, phone................................. Psalm 139
Your faith needs stimulation, phone................................................. Hebrews 11
You are alone and scared, phone........................................................ Psalm 23
You are worried, phone.......................................................... Matthew 8:19–34
You are hurt and critical, phone................................................ 1 Corinthians 13
You wonder about Christianity, phone ....................... 2 Corinthians 5:15-18
You feel like an outcast, phone.............................................. Romans 8:31-39
You are seeking peace, phone............................................. Matthew 11:25-30
It feels as if the world is bigger than God, phone............................ Psalm 90
You need Christ like insurance, phone.................................. Romans 8:1-30
You are leaving home for a trip, phone.......................................... Psalm 121
You are praying for yourself, phone................................................. Psalm 87
You require courage for a task, phone.......................................... Joshua 1
Inflation’s and investments are hogging your thoughts, phone........ Mark 10:17-31
You are depressive, phone......................................................... Psalm 27
Your bank account is empty, phone................................................ Psalm 37
You lose faith in mankind, phone............................................ Corinthians 13
It looks like people are unfriendly, phone.......................................... John 15
You are losing hope, phone............................................................... Psalm 126
You feel the world is small compared to you, phone........................ Psalm 19
You want to carry fruit, phone....................................................... John 15
Paul’s secret for happiness, phone.................................. Colossians 3:12-17
With big opportunity/discovery, phone.......................................... Isaiah 55
To get along with other people, phone.......................................... Romans 12
ALTERNATE NUMBERS
For dealing with fear, call.................................................... Psalm 3:47
For security, call.................................................................... Psalm 121:3
For assurance, call........................................................................ Mark 8:35
For reassurance, call....................................................... Psalm 145:18
All of these numbers may be phoned directly
No Operator assistance is necessary
All lines to Heaven are available 24 hours a day
FEED YOUR FAITH AND DOUBT WILL STARVE TO DEATH
Telephone Numbers
These are more effective than 911. Call when . . .
You are sad, phone............................................................................... John 14
You have sinned, phone...................................................................... Psalm 51
You are facing danger, phone............................................................. Psalm 91
People have failed you, phone............................................................ Psalm 27
It feels as though God is far from you, phone................................. Psalm 139
Your faith needs stimulation, phone................................................. Hebrews 11
You are alone and scared, phone........................................................ Psalm 23
You are worried, phone.......................................................... Matthew 8:19–34
You are hurt and critical, phone................................................ 1 Corinthians 13
You wonder about Christianity, phone ....................... 2 Corinthians 5:15-18
You feel like an outcast, phone.............................................. Romans 8:31-39
You are seeking peace, phone............................................. Matthew 11:25-30
It feels as if the world is bigger than God, phone............................ Psalm 90
You need Christ like insurance, phone.................................. Romans 8:1-30
You are leaving home for a trip, phone.......................................... Psalm 121
You are praying for yourself, phone................................................. Psalm 87
You require courage for a task, phone.......................................... Joshua 1
Inflation’s and investments are hogging your thoughts, phone........ Mark 10:17-31
You are depressive, phone......................................................... Psalm 27
Your bank account is empty, phone................................................ Psalm 37
You lose faith in mankind, phone............................................ Corinthians 13
It looks like people are unfriendly, phone.......................................... John 15
You are losing hope, phone............................................................... Psalm 126
You feel the world is small compared to you, phone........................ Psalm 19
You want to carry fruit, phone....................................................... John 15
Paul’s secret for happiness, phone.................................. Colossians 3:12-17
With big opportunity/discovery, phone.......................................... Isaiah 55
To get along with other people, phone.......................................... Romans 12
ALTERNATE NUMBERS
For dealing with fear, call.................................................... Psalm 3:47
For security, call.................................................................... Psalm 121:3
For assurance, call........................................................................ Mark 8:35
For reassurance, call....................................................... Psalm 145:18
All of these numbers may be phoned directly
No Operator assistance is necessary
All lines to Heaven are available 24 hours a day
FEED YOUR FAITH AND DOUBT WILL STARVE TO DEATH
Thursday, April 19, 2007
Grandma in the Courtroom....
Joke of the day!!!!!
Lawyers should never ask a Mississippi grandma a question if they aren't prepared for the answer.
In a trial, a Southern small-town prosecuting attorney called his first witness, a grandmotherly, elderly woman to the stand. He approached her and asked, "Mrs. Jones, do you know me?"
She responded, "Why, yes, I do know you, Mr. Williams. I've known you since you were a young boy, and frankly, you've been a big disappointment to me. You lie, you cheat on your wife, and you manipulate people and talk about them behind their backs. You think you're a big shot when you haven't the brains to realize you never will amount to anything more than a two-bit paper pusher. Yes, I know you."
The lawyer was stunned! Not knowing what else to do, he pointed across the room and asked, "Mrs. Jones, do you know the defense attorney?" She again replied, "Why, yes, I do. I've known Mr. Bradley since he was a youngster, too. He's lazy, bigoted, and he has a drinking problem. He can't build a normal relationship with anyone and his law practice is one of the worst in the entire state. Not to mention he cheated on his wife with three different women. One of them was your wife. Yes, I know him."
The defense attorney turned white. The judge asked both counselors to approach the bench and, in a very quiet voice, said,
"If either of you idiots asks her if she knows me, I'll send you both to the electric chair.
Lawyers should never ask a Mississippi grandma a question if they aren't prepared for the answer.
In a trial, a Southern small-town prosecuting attorney called his first witness, a grandmotherly, elderly woman to the stand. He approached her and asked, "Mrs. Jones, do you know me?"
She responded, "Why, yes, I do know you, Mr. Williams. I've known you since you were a young boy, and frankly, you've been a big disappointment to me. You lie, you cheat on your wife, and you manipulate people and talk about them behind their backs. You think you're a big shot when you haven't the brains to realize you never will amount to anything more than a two-bit paper pusher. Yes, I know you."
The lawyer was stunned! Not knowing what else to do, he pointed across the room and asked, "Mrs. Jones, do you know the defense attorney?" She again replied, "Why, yes, I do. I've known Mr. Bradley since he was a youngster, too. He's lazy, bigoted, and he has a drinking problem. He can't build a normal relationship with anyone and his law practice is one of the worst in the entire state. Not to mention he cheated on his wife with three different women. One of them was your wife. Yes, I know him."
The defense attorney turned white. The judge asked both counselors to approach the bench and, in a very quiet voice, said,
"If either of you idiots asks her if she knows me, I'll send you both to the electric chair.
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
~my results r out~
yup...results out...been very worried abt them...everyday will go online and check if results are out...so today, when i reached office, as usual, i logged in to my sch's website to check if results are out...i was quite shocked to see that the results page is updated!hahaa...i was like "huh?results out?"...hahaha...den i stared at the screen...blankly though....awhile later...den i managed to look closely and analyse that my results are out...hahaha...i've got a Credit for my MPP and Pass for my APB...really Thank God for my APB that i can get a pass...cos i failed my assignment...really thank God...as for MPP...i thought i could do better...but...nvm...credit better than nothing...hahaha...
yup...i've cleared those 2 modules...now got 2 more to go...praying hard that i can clear those 2 in June too...den i will be a graduate liao!!!long awaited cert lor...hahaa...
anyway...been lazy and dun feel like updating my blog recently...so yah...
k bz now...byee...take care all~
God Bless~
yup...i've cleared those 2 modules...now got 2 more to go...praying hard that i can clear those 2 in June too...den i will be a graduate liao!!!long awaited cert lor...hahaa...
anyway...been lazy and dun feel like updating my blog recently...so yah...
k bz now...byee...take care all~
God Bless~
Tuesday, April 03, 2007
An Appraisal Letter - good one!
Something interesting & creative !!!!!!
AN APPRAISAL LETTER
Dear Manager (HR),
Bob Smith, my assistant programmer, can always be found
hard at work in his cubicle. Bob works independently,without
wasting company time talking to colleagues. Bob never
thinks twice about assisting fellow employees, and he always
finishes given assignments on time. Often Bob takes extended
measures to complete his work, sometimes skipping coffee
breaks. Bob is a dedicated individual who has absolutely no
vanity in spite of his high accomplishments and profound
knowledge in his field. I firmly believe that Bob can be
classed as a high-calibre employee, the type which cannot be
dispensed with. Consequently, I duly recommend that Bob be
promoted to executive management, and a proposal will be
sent away as soon as possible.
Signed - Project Leader
A MEMO WAS SOON SENT FOLLOWING THE LETTER:
Dear Manager (HR),
That stupid idiot was reading over my shoulder when I wrote
the report sent to you earlier today. Kindly read only the
odd lines 1,3,5,7,9,11,13 for my true assessment of him.
Signed - Project Leader
AN APPRAISAL LETTER
Dear Manager (HR),
Bob Smith, my assistant programmer, can always be found
hard at work in his cubicle. Bob works independently,without
wasting company time talking to colleagues. Bob never
thinks twice about assisting fellow employees, and he always
finishes given assignments on time. Often Bob takes extended
measures to complete his work, sometimes skipping coffee
breaks. Bob is a dedicated individual who has absolutely no
vanity in spite of his high accomplishments and profound
knowledge in his field. I firmly believe that Bob can be
classed as a high-calibre employee, the type which cannot be
dispensed with. Consequently, I duly recommend that Bob be
promoted to executive management, and a proposal will be
sent away as soon as possible.
Signed - Project Leader
A MEMO WAS SOON SENT FOLLOWING THE LETTER:
Dear Manager (HR),
That stupid idiot was reading over my shoulder when I wrote
the report sent to you earlier today. Kindly read only the
odd lines 1,3,5,7,9,11,13 for my true assessment of him.
Signed - Project Leader
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