An Arab sheik was getting along in years and he felt that it was time to name one of his sons his successor. He had three sons, who were triplets. He loved them all equally and did not know which of them to choose as a successor. So he sent them off to a distant land and promised that the one who would come back with the most useful learning would get the birthright. The three went off to distant lands; attended universities and visited exotic places. The first brother invented magic glasses with which he could see any place he wished to see on earth. The second perfected a magic carpet on which he sat and zoomed to any part of the earth in five minutes. The third son invented a medicine that could cure any sickness. After some years the three came together for a birthday party and explained what they had found. The first son looked through his magic glasses and saw his father dying. The second invited the other two to hop onto his magic carpet and within five minutes they were at their father's side. There the third son took out his magic medicine and cured his father at once. Now the sheik was more confused than ever, since it took the work of all three of them to save his life.... That is the story of Christian education. It needs three places of schooling: the home, the church and the classroom. If one of them is lacking, the other two won't work. Go ahead, share this story with your friends and those you love.
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Sunday, May 27, 2012
Saturday, April 28, 2012
ANGELS BUSY SORTING LETTERS
A certain man died and went to heaven. He was granted a chance to go round God's premises and below was his observations as the angel Gabriel took him around.
They entered the first department, a very big hall where so many angels (in their millions) were busy sorting letters. The man was surprised
surprised and asked
in amusement, "what are they doing?"
Gabriel answered, "they are sorting letters of prayer requests according to their categories, for people who are pick, seeking jobs, need deliverance, for divine intervention etc.
They moved into the next department where they say almost the same set up, but this time, the angels were packing letters into boxes and sealing then. Again, the man asked what they were doing and the angel told him that they were sealing God's letter in reply to the request made by people on earth for healing, jobs and so on.
Lastly, they went to the last department where they saw only one man sitting and dozing with nothing much to en. This time, the man asked the angel slowly, "why is this man sitting here?" Gabriel turned and looked at the man, this department is not always as busy as the other ones. The angel here is supposed to be receiving letters of thanksgiving from people on earth who have recieved their replies of blessing, healing and so on... From God, but none of them seem to remember where the blessings came from. That is why this department has only one man to take care of all the duties, and he is never busy, that's why you see him dozing
The man's heart was moved, tears dropped from his eyes and he wished he could go back to Earth to inform his brothers and sisters of what he saw.
Dear reader, what has God done to you? How many answers to your requests have you recieved? How many obstacles have you overcome? In how many wars of life did you find yourself a victor? Did you give thanks to God? Now, today, you are alive, strong and healthy, having a good job and a loving family, have you thanked God for that?
If really you want God to keep on answering your requests, try giving thanks in any way you can any time you recieve God's blessing, also, share this with as many of your friends you want God to bless using the sharing tools, to help them realize they really ought to always show appreciation to God. It's not more than that. Have a change of attitude to God and He'll keep blessing you.
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They entered the first department, a very big hall where so many angels (in their millions) were busy sorting letters. The man was surprised
surprised and asked
in amusement, "what are they doing?"
Gabriel answered, "they are sorting letters of prayer requests according to their categories, for people who are pick, seeking jobs, need deliverance, for divine intervention etc.
They moved into the next department where they say almost the same set up, but this time, the angels were packing letters into boxes and sealing then. Again, the man asked what they were doing and the angel told him that they were sealing God's letter in reply to the request made by people on earth for healing, jobs and so on.
Lastly, they went to the last department where they saw only one man sitting and dozing with nothing much to en. This time, the man asked the angel slowly, "why is this man sitting here?" Gabriel turned and looked at the man, this department is not always as busy as the other ones. The angel here is supposed to be receiving letters of thanksgiving from people on earth who have recieved their replies of blessing, healing and so on... From God, but none of them seem to remember where the blessings came from. That is why this department has only one man to take care of all the duties, and he is never busy, that's why you see him dozing
The man's heart was moved, tears dropped from his eyes and he wished he could go back to Earth to inform his brothers and sisters of what he saw.
Dear reader, what has God done to you? How many answers to your requests have you recieved? How many obstacles have you overcome? In how many wars of life did you find yourself a victor? Did you give thanks to God? Now, today, you are alive, strong and healthy, having a good job and a loving family, have you thanked God for that?
If really you want God to keep on answering your requests, try giving thanks in any way you can any time you recieve God's blessing, also, share this with as many of your friends you want God to bless using the sharing tools, to help them realize they really ought to always show appreciation to God. It's not more than that. Have a change of attitude to God and He'll keep blessing you.
Monday, February 27, 2012
oFFICE BOy
A jobless man applied for the
position of ‘office boy’ at a
very big firm.
The Employer interviewed him,
then a test: clean the floor.
“You are hired” he said, give
me your email address, and
I’ll send you the application
to fill, as well as when you will
start. The man replied “I
don’t have a computer,
neither an email”.
I’m sorry, said the Employer,
if you don’t have an email
that means you do not exist.
And who doesn’t exist,
cannot have the job. The man
left with no hope at all. He
didn’t know what to do, with
only $10 US in his pocket.
He then decided to go to the
supermarket and buy a 10 KG
tomato crate. He then sold the
tomatoes in a door to door
round. In less than two hours,
he succeeded to double his
capital. He repeated the
operation 3 times, and
returned home with $60 US.
The man realized that he can
survive by this way, and started
to go everyday earlier, and
return late. Thus, his money
doubles or triples every day.
Shortly later, he bought a cart,
then a truck, and then he had
his own fleet of delivery
vehicles.
5 years later, the man is one of
the biggest food retailers in the
US. He started to plan his
family’s future, and decided
to have a life insurance.
He called an insurance broker,
and chooses a protection plan.
When the conversation was
concluded, the broker asked
him his email. The man replied:
‘I don’t have an email’.
The broker replied curiously,
you don’t have an email, and
yet have succeeded to build an
empire. Do you imagine what
you could have been if you had
an email?
The man thought for a while,
and replied: an office boy!
Author Unknown
mESSAGE OF THE STORy
You can be what you wanna be regardless of your present situation, only see things positively and don't be discouraged by anything.
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position of ‘office boy’ at a
very big firm.
The Employer interviewed him,
then a test: clean the floor.
“You are hired” he said, give
me your email address, and
I’ll send you the application
to fill, as well as when you will
start. The man replied “I
don’t have a computer,
neither an email”.
I’m sorry, said the Employer,
if you don’t have an email
that means you do not exist.
And who doesn’t exist,
cannot have the job. The man
left with no hope at all. He
didn’t know what to do, with
only $10 US in his pocket.
He then decided to go to the
supermarket and buy a 10 KG
tomato crate. He then sold the
tomatoes in a door to door
round. In less than two hours,
he succeeded to double his
capital. He repeated the
operation 3 times, and
returned home with $60 US.
The man realized that he can
survive by this way, and started
to go everyday earlier, and
return late. Thus, his money
doubles or triples every day.
Shortly later, he bought a cart,
then a truck, and then he had
his own fleet of delivery
vehicles.
5 years later, the man is one of
the biggest food retailers in the
US. He started to plan his
family’s future, and decided
to have a life insurance.
He called an insurance broker,
and chooses a protection plan.
When the conversation was
concluded, the broker asked
him his email. The man replied:
‘I don’t have an email’.
The broker replied curiously,
you don’t have an email, and
yet have succeeded to build an
empire. Do you imagine what
you could have been if you had
an email?
The man thought for a while,
and replied: an office boy!
Author Unknown
mESSAGE OF THE STORy
You can be what you wanna be regardless of your present situation, only see things positively and don't be discouraged by anything.
Friday, January 6, 2012
tHE THREE TREEs [an inspirational story]
A very important message is conveyed in the story you're about to read now, try to read every bit of it and stay inspired.
Once upon a time...
There were three trees which resided on the top of a hill in the woods. They were discussing their hopes and dreams for the future when the first tree said "Someday I hope to be a treasure chest. I could be filled with gold, silver and other precious gems. So, I could be decorated with intricate carving and everyone would see the beauty." Then the second tree said, "Someday I will be a mighty ship. I will take kings and queens across the waters and sail to the corners of the world. Everyone will feel safe in me because of the strength of my hull." Finally the third tree said, "I want to grow to be the tallest and straightest tree in the forest. People will see me on top of the hill and look up to my branches, and think of the heavens and God and how close to them I am reaching. I will be the greatest tree of all time and people will always remember me." After a few years of praying that their dreams would come true, a group of woodsmen came upon the trees. When one of them came to the first tree he said, "This used looks like it's very strong, I think I should be able to sell the wood to a carpenter for a very good price" ... and he began cutting it down. The tree was happy, because he knew that the carpenter would make him into a treasure chest. In front of the second tree another woodsman said, "This looks like a strong tree, I should be able to sell it to the shipyard." The second tree was also happy because he knew his dreams were also close to coming true. When the woodsmen came upon the third tree, the tree was very frightened because he knew that if they cut him down his dreams would not come true. One of the woodsmen said, "I don't need anything special from my tree so I'll take this one", and he cut it down. When the first tree arrived at the carpenter's workshop, he was made into a feed box for animals. He was then placed in the barn and filled with hay. This was not at all what he had prayed for. The second tree was cut and made into a small fishing boat. His dreams of being a mighty ship and carrying kings had come to an end. The third tree was cut into large pieces and left alone in the dark for a long time. The years went by, and the trees forgot about their dreams Then one day, a man and woman came to the barn. She gave birth and they placed the baby in the hay in the feed box that was made from the first tree. The man wished that he could have made a crib for the baby, but this manger would have to do. The tree could feel the importance of this event and knew that it had held the greatest treasure of all time! Years later, a group of men got in the fishing boat made from the second tree. One of them was tired and went to sleep. While they were out on the water, a great storm arose and the tree didn't think it was strong enough to keep the men safe. The men woke the sleeping man, and he stood and said "Peace" and the storm stopped. At this time, it was then that the tree knew that it had carried the King of Kings in its boat. Finally, someone came and got the third tree. It was carried through the streets as the people mocked the man who was carrying it. When they came to a stop, the man was nailed to the tree and raised in the air to die at the top of a hill. When Sunday came, the tree came to realize that it was strong enough to stand at the top of the hill and be as close to God as was possible, because Jesus had been crucified on it.
mESSAGE OF THE STORy
Sometimes things don't seem to be going your way, one thing you should always know is that God has a plan for you. If you place your trust in Him, He will give you great gifts.
Each of the trees got what they wanted, just not in the way they had imagined. We don't always know what God's plans are for us. We just know that His ways are not our ways, but His ways are always the best and nothing but the best!
This story was submitted by
rEV. I. I. Agbe
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Once upon a time...
There were three trees which resided on the top of a hill in the woods. They were discussing their hopes and dreams for the future when the first tree said "Someday I hope to be a treasure chest. I could be filled with gold, silver and other precious gems. So, I could be decorated with intricate carving and everyone would see the beauty." Then the second tree said, "Someday I will be a mighty ship. I will take kings and queens across the waters and sail to the corners of the world. Everyone will feel safe in me because of the strength of my hull." Finally the third tree said, "I want to grow to be the tallest and straightest tree in the forest. People will see me on top of the hill and look up to my branches, and think of the heavens and God and how close to them I am reaching. I will be the greatest tree of all time and people will always remember me." After a few years of praying that their dreams would come true, a group of woodsmen came upon the trees. When one of them came to the first tree he said, "This used looks like it's very strong, I think I should be able to sell the wood to a carpenter for a very good price" ... and he began cutting it down. The tree was happy, because he knew that the carpenter would make him into a treasure chest. In front of the second tree another woodsman said, "This looks like a strong tree, I should be able to sell it to the shipyard." The second tree was also happy because he knew his dreams were also close to coming true. When the woodsmen came upon the third tree, the tree was very frightened because he knew that if they cut him down his dreams would not come true. One of the woodsmen said, "I don't need anything special from my tree so I'll take this one", and he cut it down. When the first tree arrived at the carpenter's workshop, he was made into a feed box for animals. He was then placed in the barn and filled with hay. This was not at all what he had prayed for. The second tree was cut and made into a small fishing boat. His dreams of being a mighty ship and carrying kings had come to an end. The third tree was cut into large pieces and left alone in the dark for a long time. The years went by, and the trees forgot about their dreams Then one day, a man and woman came to the barn. She gave birth and they placed the baby in the hay in the feed box that was made from the first tree. The man wished that he could have made a crib for the baby, but this manger would have to do. The tree could feel the importance of this event and knew that it had held the greatest treasure of all time! Years later, a group of men got in the fishing boat made from the second tree. One of them was tired and went to sleep. While they were out on the water, a great storm arose and the tree didn't think it was strong enough to keep the men safe. The men woke the sleeping man, and he stood and said "Peace" and the storm stopped. At this time, it was then that the tree knew that it had carried the King of Kings in its boat. Finally, someone came and got the third tree. It was carried through the streets as the people mocked the man who was carrying it. When they came to a stop, the man was nailed to the tree and raised in the air to die at the top of a hill. When Sunday came, the tree came to realize that it was strong enough to stand at the top of the hill and be as close to God as was possible, because Jesus had been crucified on it.
mESSAGE OF THE STORy
Sometimes things don't seem to be going your way, one thing you should always know is that God has a plan for you. If you place your trust in Him, He will give you great gifts.
Each of the trees got what they wanted, just not in the way they had imagined. We don't always know what God's plans are for us. We just know that His ways are not our ways, but His ways are always the best and nothing but the best!
This story was submitted by
rEV. I. I. Agbe
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