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Portrait Of A Mother

A halo that reflects a life of wisdom,

kindness, and caring.

Eyes that sparkle with pride and

show how much she believes in you.

Shoulders that have been slept on

and wept on and carried a world or two.

Arms that never run out of hugs, hands

that know just when to hold on

and when to let go.

A mind filled with amazing things,

from fairy tales to family tails

and long-ago stories of you.

A smile that can jump right into

your heart and warm you faster

than hot chocolate.

A heart of gold that holds more love

than you can impossibly imagine.

-Author Unknown

    















1.    Tell yourself over and over that since you are not perfect, you would not fit into a church made of perfect members, if one existed.
2.    Instead of picking out the worldly members to point to, pick out the sincere, dedicated, spiritual members and thank God for them.  You will find what you seek.
3.    If you are old, treat the young with the consideration you desired as a young person.  If you are young, treat adults with the respect you will want when you mature.
4.    When you are tempted to criticize others, be sure to pray earnestly for them first.  This may not totally change them, but it will do wonders for your attitude.
5.    When you see a work being neglected, instead of being critical, offer help.
6.    Never  blame  others  for  your  own  failures.   Every  individual can be fruitful in spite of the bad examples and discouraging attitudes of others if he is determined to do so.
7.    Remind  yourself  every  day  that  the  only  way  you can improve the world or the church is to begin with self.
8.    Consciously look for the good qualities in every brother and  sister  in  Christ.   When  you  think  of  a  brother or sister, make a quick mental note of the good points each possesses.
9.    Constantly strive to increase your circle of associates in the church.  Try to do something good for each.
10. Every church has problems.  Constantly ask yourself,  “Am I part of the problem or part of the solution?”

-copied from The Voice of Truth International, via The McEwen Messenger