Speak Your Mind.

[EarnestQ]

Well, I have my eye on a toaster for my pastor father-in-law.
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I've also considered chia pets, 50 empty tp rolls, rocks with googly eyes, "Kindness is Cooler, Mrs. Ruler" by Margery Cuyler,or "The Art of Being Kind" by Stefan Einhorn or sock puppets.

Something I did for one of my pastors a number of years ago was to leave a note on his desk that said something like "Sometimes we want to show our love for you but it's not always easy so sometimes you have to look for it. Sitting above you sitting, clue two."

To the light fixture above his desk was attached a note that said, "Picture this, water under the bridge. See three." This led him to a mural in the fellowship hall that showed a bridge over water, to which was a note that said, "Hot, you turn me one. Let all the people hear."

This led him to a huge exhaust fan in the sanctuary that everyone heard when it was turned on. That note said, "Baptize a Barbie, no a Ken doll."

This led him to the toilet tank of the mens bathroom. That note said, "Up front, it's 1 Cor 9:18."

This led him to the big Bible at the front of the sanctuary where, in the pages of 1 Cor 9, he found a gift certificate to a local Christian bookstore. 1 Cor 9:18 starts out, "What then is my reward? Just this..."

He was known for his practical jokes and I understand he really enjoyed this one.

That is the kind of memory gift that brings a smile when it is brought to mind.

What greater blessing can you give someone than a smile whenever they think about your gift?

 

[LittleBit1987]

Are you after my snacks?

Delicious

Looks delicious... But no, I'll pass thanks

im after the colder weather sir

 

[tourist]

Pet rocks aren't bad either they just lay around and do nothing....

I have pet rocks...

When I was taking a business class in college, during the Pet Rock craze, the instructor talked about a friend of his who started a Pet Rock cemetery. When you got sick of your Pet Rock you could contact the business and you would receive a cardboard casket. You stuck your Pet Rock inside and dropped it in the mail box along with a $20 fee to cover burial expenses. If you opted for the premium package, for an extra $5, he would sing Rock of Ages during the internment ceremony. The guy made over a million dollars performing this valuable service for the bereaved.

 

[p_rehbein]

When I was taking a business class in college, during the Pet Rock craze, the instructor talked about a friend of his who started a Pet Rock cemetery. When you got sick of your Pet Rock you could contact the business and you would receive a cardboard casket. You stuck your Pet Rock inside and dropped it in the mail box along with a $20 fee to cover burial expenses. If you opted for the premium package, for an extra $5, he would sing Rock of Ages during the internment ceremony. The guy made over a million dollars performing this valuable service for the bereaved.

Much like those who have become uber-wealthy 'cuz of silly people who think cats are human..........durn cats are just unprocessed Chinese food

 

[GandalfTheWhite]

When I was taking a business class in college, during the Pet Rock craze, the instructor talked about a friend of his who started a Pet Rock cemetery. When you got sick of your Pet Rock you could contact the business and you would receive a cardboard casket. You stuck your Pet Rock inside and dropped it in the mail box along with a $20 fee to cover burial expenses. If you opted for the premium package, for an extra $5, he would sing Rock of Ages during the internment ceremony. The guy made over a million dollars performing this valuable service for the bereaved.

Money for nothing and your eeee bricks for free?

 

[p_rehbein]

I have pet rock sheep
Kiwis were part sheep
40 million vs 4 million

I thought kiwis were a weird looking, green, sour fruit of some sort that grew on trees with a nasty disposition?

 

[KohenMatt]

My co-worker just brought in breakfast.

There are very few things finer than chocolate cake for breakfast.

 

[Dan_473]

I didn't say anything wrong. Real Christians are led by The Holy Spirit/All real Christians are led by The Holy Spirit.

in the culture I grew up in (usa) using 'real' that way has an edge of a put-down usually associated with it... people who think different aren't 'real' Christians

'all' Christians has a more edifying ring to it... imo

 

[Dan_473]

My favorite Psalm 91.....

...with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God.

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Colossians+3&version=NASB

 

[p_rehbein]

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[Th0mas]

Okay
I appreciate you responding

Thank you.

It has helped bring much clarity to the situation for me

Amen.

What I say about 1John 4:1
Is that I have met many false prophets and try to arm myself as best as possible against them.

They mislead the credulous, who need help.

I do not believe every spirit,

Proverbs 14:15

The simple believe anything, but the prudent give thought to their steps.

Part of 2 Corinthians 11:14

Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light.

but there are ones that I do sincerely believe.

Parts of John 4:23

the true worshipers worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth

Psalms 101:7

No one who practices deceit will dwell in my house; no one who speaks falsely will stand in my presence.

I do not buy into every one but I bring the evidence upon myself to decide whether or not I am to trust the spirit

Part of Deuteronomy 13:14

then you must inquire, probe and investigate it thoroughly.

 

[melita916]

i'm preaching sunday night for missions service. prayers much appreciated

 

[Th0mas]

in the culture I grew up in (usa) using 'real' that way has an edge of a put-down usually associated with it... people who think different aren't 'real' Christians

'all' Christians has a more edifying ring to it... imo

In some circumstances it is right to say all Christians but in some other circumstances it is right to say all real Christians, depends who you are speaking to.

Did you want me to hide things from you to please you and did you want me to be a coward and leave you in the dark about me ? Did you not want me to speak the truth to you ? I don't say arrogantly and selfishly, I judge Jehovah's Witnesses and Mormons think differently to me and I don't judge they are real Christians, do you judge they are real Christians ?

Proverbs 24:26

An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips.

Galatians 4:16

Have I now become your enemy by telling you the truth?

Part of Philippians 1:14

bold to speak the word without fear.

 

[Miri]

When I was taking a business class in college, during the Pet Rock craze, the instructor talked about a friend of his who started a Pet Rock cemetery. When you got sick of your Pet Rock you could contact the business and you would receive a cardboard casket. You stuck your Pet Rock inside and dropped it in the mail box along with a $20 fee to cover burial expenses. If you opted for the premium package, for an extra $5, he would sing Rock of Ages during the internment ceremony. The guy made over a million dollars performing this valuable service for the bereaved.

Ha ha so funny.


Could always do 'that' deed, ya know drowned it. Evil laugh. Then it could join all those other
rocks on that great river bed in the deep.

 

[EarnestQ]

When I was taking a business class in college, during the Pet Rock craze, the instructor talked about a friend of his who started a Pet Rock cemetery. When you got sick of your Pet Rock you could contact the business and you would receive a cardboard casket. You stuck your Pet Rock inside and dropped it in the mail box along with a $20 fee to cover burial expenses. If you opted for the premium package, for an extra $5, he would sing Rock of Ages during the internment ceremony. The guy made over a million dollars performing this valuable service for the bereaved.

I wonder if there is much of a market for burying imaginary friends? (Do kids really have imaginary friends?) Maybe as they grow up they will pay me to bury a cardboard box with the name of their imaginary friend?

Or how about burying a cardboard box filled with all the hopes and dreams one never got around to by the time they are my or Tourist's age?

Or how about burying all the false expectations people have going into marriage?

I wonder if I can make a million dollars doing something like that?

 

[Miri]

I wonder if there is much of a market for burying imaginary friends? (Do kids really have imaginary friends?) Maybe as they grow up they will pay me to bury a cardboard box with the name of their imaginary friend?

Or how about burying a cardboard box filled with all the hopes and dreams one never got around to by the time they are my or Tourist's age?

Or how about burying all the false expectations people have going into marriage?

I wonder if I can make a million dollars doing something like that?

Hey if you can sell fresh air, you can sell anything!

Cant see why anyone would want horse flavoured fresh air though!

 

[EarnestQ]

Hey if you can sell fresh air, you can sell anything!

Cant see why anyone would want horse flavoured fresh air though!


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This reminds me of when I lived in Florida. One could buy a can of genuine Florida sunshine - at least that is what it said on the label.

 

[EarnestQ]

Hey if you can sell fresh air, you can sell anything!

Cant see why anyone would want horse flavoured fresh air though!


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I also notice that it says "flavored" not scented. Does this mean you stick it in your mouth? I am not sure what a horse tastes like but I am sure I don't want to know.

 

[Magenta]

Hey if you can sell fresh air, you can sell anything!

Cant see why anyone would want horse flavoured fresh air though!


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It could be one of those typos or poor Engrish translations, supposed to be house instead? Fresh air, smells like your house, which is the smell you are trying to mask? Haha.

 

[Dan_473]

i'm preaching sunday night for missions service. prayers much appreciated

God, I pray this for Melita