God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)
Shredded flesh against unforgiving wood, iron stakes pounded through bone and wracked nerves, joints wrenched out of socket by the sheer dead weight of the body, public humiliation before the eyes of family, friends, and the world – that was death on the cross, “the infamous stake” as the Romans called it, “the barren wood,” the maxima mala crux. Or as the Greeks spat it out, the stauros. No wonder no one talked about it. No wonder parents hid their children’s eyes from it. The stauros was a loathsome thing, and the one who died on it was loathsome too, a vile criminal whose only use was to hang there as a putrid, decaying warning to anyone else who might follow his example. That is how Jesus died.
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Perspective:-Change to grow
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Recently the international travellers in the Mumbai Airport found themselves in a very strange
experience. With their huge luggage they had to adjust themselves in an auto-rickshaw which some of them see for the first time. The air port taxi drivers were on strike that day protesting against the air port authoritys decision to shift the taxi stand to a better place. They do not want to move to the new specious stand with modern facilities, they just want to continue in the old place!
It is a typical human nature we see around. Generally people are not comfortable
with any form of change. They are happy with the old problems than the new solution!
Change is actually the natural phenomenon associated with progress and growth. With out change there is no growth, no improvement. That is true in every aspect of human life. Our body cells are being renewed though we are not aware of it often.
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<SPAN style="mso-tab-count:
1"> This is applicable in many area of a Christians life.There should be change and transformation in his personal life.In fact the Bible exhorts the believer to be transformed by the renewal of our mind.Rom. 12:2.Paul says though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day. 2Cor. 4:16.
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mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 4.0pt 1.0pt 4.0pt">In the family as well as assembly too such newness should be seen. Of course, there are certain things that can never be changed. The fundamental doctrine and certain assembly practices can not be changed.
But just following the crowd or keeping something as a ritual is monotonous and dull.Where ever we can make
changes- prayerfully and thought fully- it would be a step forward for growth and progress.
<div class=MsoNormal style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BORDER-LEFT:
medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 4.0pt 1.0pt 4.0pt">I recommend you take care of the minutes: for hours will take care of themselves.Chesterfield
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normal">Management:- How to find more time.
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In spite of our best wishes and sincere efforts many of us find it very hard to find time for all what we want to accomplish. Here are some tips to find more time in this short span of life.
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Have and aim/goals. Prayerfully confirm Gods perfect plan for our life. Make it our aim and break it in to small, measurable goals.Often we waste much time either to know Gods plan or by ignoring His will.
Prioritize the assignments. When there are many things to do, give time to, Allot time according to the importance.
<LI class=MsoNormal style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in;
MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 4.0pt 1.0pt 4.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Schedule the duties. A fixed time table help us to give sufficient time for all the important area with out any confusion. There is an appropriate time for each activity. Programme accordingly.
Start it
immediately.Once sure about the job & the time begin to work on it as soon as possible.
Work earnestly. With all mind and heart, with a longing to complete and achieve. Always try to excel in all what we do.
<LI class=MsoNormal style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0in;
PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 4.0pt 1.0pt 4.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Cut off time wasting elements. People, place, certain practices could be wasting our time. Boldly say no.
Delegate the work. If there is somebody else do a particular work, do not spend time on it. Exo.18:18-23
Practice doing double work simultaneously: - Use the time of travelling to hear a recorded message or read a book. Make use of the time we stand in a queue etc. Even we can make use of the time of exercise.
Evaluate performance
periodically. Make necessary changes to perform better and achieve the things we planned according to Gods perfect will.
<FONT
size=3>Remember the life is just going on as hours, days, weeks and months. One day we shall stand before the Lord, and then we shall know for sure the value of them we used well. Before too late, manage our time well, redeem it, and invest it for eternity- by His grace and Strength.
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8"> N.T.K
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While John Wesley was preaching one sister listened very carefully and intently. He thought she was enjoying the sermon, but to his surprise, she said later, I have problem, your tie is little long.
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mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 4.0pt 1.0pt 4.0pt">Wesley immediately ordered for a knife and told her to cut it off. She did it promptly. As she was leaving, he called her and said, I have a problem, your tongue is little long, let me cut it off!
3. Lack of self-control.1Cor.7:5c, 9 cp. Gal.5:22; 2Pet.1:6
4. Unequal yoke.1 cor.7:12, 39
5. Worry. 1 Cor.7:32
<SPAN style="mso-tab-count:
7"> P. S. Thampan
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To Ponder Over:-<SPAN style="mso-spacerun:
yes"> Isaiah 55:6
<SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: blue">Seek the Lord while He may be found; call on Him while He is near.
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yes">
Grace<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> & Peace is an electronic periodical, sent out on alternate Thursdays, aiming the overall spiritual growth of the Christian Believers. Feel free to forward it to the potential subscribers and encourage them to subscribe directly by sending a blank message togracepeace-subscribe@welovegod.orgTo unsubscribe send blank mail with the subject unsubscribe to<SPAN style="COLOR:
red">gracepeaceu@yahoo.comComments and suggestions are welcome.Edited and produced by Nelson Thomas Kumaramparampil for the Glory of God & the Joy of the saints.
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size=3> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Perspective:-Change to grow
<SPAN style="TEXT-DECORATION:
none">
Recently the international travellers in the Mumbai Airport found themselves in a very strange
experience. With their huge luggage they had to adjust themselves in an auto-rickshaw which some of them see for the first time. The air port taxi drivers were on strike that day protesting against the air port authoritys decision to shift the taxi stand to a better place. They do not want to move to the new specious stand with modern facilities, they just want to continue in the old place!
It is a typical human nature we see around. Generally people are not comfortable
with any form of change. They are happy with the old problems than the new solution!
Change is actually the natural phenomenon associated with progress and growth. With out change there is no growth, no improvement. That is true in every aspect of human life. Our body cells are being renewed though we are not aware of it often.
<div class=MsoNormal style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT:
0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 4.0pt 1.0pt 4.0pt">Ask the leaders of successful corporate houses, one of the reasons for their success is the willingness to change. Boldly they amend one thing, introduce another, trying a new method, taking a new path, even if it was a risk.
<SPAN style="mso-tab-count:
1"> This is applicable in many area of a Christians life.There should be change and transformation in his personal life.In fact the Bible exhorts the believer to be transformed by the renewal of our mind.Rom. 12:2.Paul says though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day. 2Cor. 4:16.
<div class=MsoNormal style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt;
mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 4.0pt 1.0pt 4.0pt">In the family as well as assembly too such newness should be seen. Of course, there are certain things that can never be changed. The fundamental doctrine and certain assembly practices can not be changed.
But just following the crowd or keeping something as a ritual is monotonous and dull.Where ever we can make
changes- prayerfully and thought fully- it would be a step forward for growth and progress.
<div class=MsoNormal style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BORDER-LEFT:
medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 4.0pt 1.0pt 4.0pt">I recommend you take care of the minutes: for hours will take care of themselves.Chesterfield
<I style="mso-bidi-font-style:
normal">Management:- How to find more time.
<SPAN
style="COLOR: red">
In spite of our best wishes and sincere efforts many of us find it very hard to find time for all what we want to accomplish. Here are some tips to find more time in this short span of life.
<div class=MsoNormal style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; mso-border-alt: solid
windowtext .5pt; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 4.0pt 1.0pt 4.0pt">
Have and aim/goals. Prayerfully confirm Gods perfect plan for our life. Make it our aim and break it in to small, measurable goals.Often we waste much time either to know Gods plan or by ignoring His will.
Prioritize the assignments. When there are many things to do, give time to, Allot time according to the importance.
<LI class=MsoNormal style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in;
MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 4.0pt 1.0pt 4.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Schedule the duties. A fixed time table help us to give sufficient time for all the important area with out any confusion. There is an appropriate time for each activity. Programme accordingly.
Start it
immediately.Once sure about the job & the time begin to work on it as soon as possible.
Work earnestly. With all mind and heart, with a longing to complete and achieve. Always try to excel in all what we do.
<LI class=MsoNormal style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0in;
PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 4.0pt 1.0pt 4.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Cut off time wasting elements. People, place, certain practices could be wasting our time. Boldly say no.
Delegate the work. If there is somebody else do a particular work, do not spend time on it. Exo.18:18-23
Practice doing double work simultaneously: - Use the time of travelling to hear a recorded message or read a book. Make use of the time we stand in a queue etc. Even we can make use of the time of exercise.
Evaluate performance
periodically. Make necessary changes to perform better and achieve the things we planned according to Gods perfect will.
<FONT
size=3>Remember the life is just going on as hours, days, weeks and months. One day we shall stand before the Lord, and then we shall know for sure the value of them we used well. Before too late, manage our time well, redeem it, and invest it for eternity- by His grace and Strength.
<SPAN style="mso-tab-count:
8"> N.T.K
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While John Wesley was preaching one sister listened very carefully and intently. He thought she was enjoying the sermon, but to his surprise, she said later, I have problem, your tie is little long.
<div class=MsoNormal style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none;
mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 4.0pt 1.0pt 4.0pt">Wesley immediately ordered for a knife and told her to cut it off. She did it promptly. As she was leaving, he called her and said, I have a problem, your tongue is little long, let me cut it off!
3. Lack of self-control.1Cor.7:5c, 9 cp. Gal.5:22; 2Pet.1:6
4. Unequal yoke.1 cor.7:12, 39
5. Worry. 1 Cor.7:32
<SPAN style="mso-tab-count:
7"> P. S. Thampan
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To Ponder Over:-<SPAN style="mso-spacerun:
yes"> Isaiah 55:6
<SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: blue">Seek the Lord while He may be found; call on Him while He is near.
<SPAN style="mso-spacerun:
yes">
Grace<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> & Peace is an electronic periodical, sent out on alternate Thursdays, aiming the overall spiritual growth of the Christian Believers. Feel free to forward it to the potential subscribers and encourage them to subscribe directly by sending a blank message togracepeace-subscribe@welovegod.orgTo unsubscribe send blank mail with the subject unsubscribe to<SPAN style="COLOR:
red">gracepeaceu@yahoo.comComments and suggestions are welcome.Edited and produced by Nelson Thomas Kumaramparampil for the Glory of God & the Joy of the saints.
