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Thanksgiving Thoughts

You never really know how much your life counts in the lives of others and how much others count in yours until stories are told.

I am thankful for my children. Time flies.

I am thankful for Ruth. I am so glad she agreed to lead music at camp Chaparral in the summer of '88.

I have some good friends.

The Macy's Day parade was sweet. NYC was so much fun. I am glad we came across the band in the subway. Their CD is great. Fred's was just the right atmosphere.

The weekend was difficult for some people and we all need to remember that while counting our blessings we are to pray for those who are saddened and seek to encourage them.

I need to be more giving.

I need to slow down in some areas of life and up the tempo in others.

I am glad my son is able to work at the Christmas Tree Lot. He enjoys it and it is helping him learn about work and finances.

My daughter is smart and is doing well at GMU.

We have two nice looking Christmas Trees that are ready to be decorated.

I am thankful our neighbors allowed us to use her dryer. Look forward to repairing ours.

Happy Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Break

I am taking a recess for the Thanksgiving weekend. I hope you have a beautiful time offering thanks to the Lord Almighty over the weekend.

Make The List

Psalm 150:6

This Guy Was Funny And Right On

Article - Get Off The Donkey

Thankful - Mary Mary

Effective Organizational Leadership

"Effective leadership is about treating people the right way by providing the direction and encouragement they need to be their best." The One Minute Entrepreneur, p.91

Good LIttle Book

This is a good little read as is The One Minute Manager.

The One Minute Entrepreneur

Remember And Tell

Be very careful never to forget what you have seen God doing for you. May his miracles have a deep and permanent affect upon your lives! Tell your children and your grandchildren about the glorious miracles he did. Deuteronomy 4:9 TLB

An Old Cowboy

One Sunday morning, an old cowboy entered a church just before services were to begin. Although the old man and his clothes were spotlessly clean, he wore jeans, a denim shirt and boots that were worn and ragged. In his hand he carried a worn-out old hat and an equally worn, dog-eared Bible.

The church he entered was in a very upscale and exclusive part of the city. It was the largest and most beautiful church the old cowboy had ever seen. The people of the congregation were all dressed with expensive clothes and fine jewelry. As the cowboy took a seat, the others moved away from him. No one greeted, spoke to, or welcomed him. They were all appalled by his appearance and did not attempt to hide it.

As the old cowboy was leaving the church, the preacher approached him and asked the cowboy to do him a favor. "Before you come back in here again, have a talk with God and ask him what he thinks would be appropriate attire for worship in church." The old cowboy assured the preacher he would.

The next Sunday, he showed back up for the services wearing the same ragged jeans, shirt, boots, and hat. Once again he was completely shunned and ignored. The preacher approached the cowboy and said, "I thought I asked you to speak to God before you came back to our church."

"I did," replied the old cowboy.

"And what was his reply?" asked the preacher.

"Well, sir, God told me that he didn't have a clue what I should wear. He said he'd never been in this church."

Arabia - Good Article

Arabia - Go There

Psalm 100:5

The Ress

Without Jesus' resurrection there is no good news at all. John Stott said, "Christianity in its very essence is a resurrection religion. The concept of resurrection lies at its heart. If you remove it, Christianity is destroyed."

Raised With Christ, Adrian Warnock, Page 19

The Desert Song

Three

Thrive On Three: Celebrate, Connect, Contribute

Horizon Community Church wants you to grow in your relationship with God. We believe that if you will Celebrate God (worship God regularly), Connect with Others (be in regular contact and community with other followers of Christ in a local church) and Contribute to Ministry (meet your neighbors, through a party, be missional, give financially, lead or serve in a ministry, share Jesus with others as you invite them to be a part of Horizon) you will experience a more full and meaningful life. Let's start thriving. Let's begin Celebrating God, Connecting with Others and Contributing to Ministry. Thrive On Three.

100:1

The Symbol For Christianity

Opportunity

O Lord, what an amazing opportunity you have spread out before me - a chance to make a difference for you in a desperately hurting world. Help me to see the needs you want me to see, to react in a way that honors you, and to bless others by serving them gladly with practical expressions of your love. Help me be Jesus' hands and feet, and through your Spirit give me the strength and wisdom I need to fulfill your plan for me in my own generation. In Jesus' name I pray, amen.

Out Live Your Life, Max Lucado, Page 8

100:4