SURFING WITH JESUS # 452111806
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr.
gene@SurfingwithJesus.com.
TWO WOLVES
One evening an old Cherokee told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people.
He said, "My son, the battle is between two "wolves" inside us all.
One is Evil. It is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego.
The other is Good. It is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion and faith."
The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather:
"Which wolf wins?"
The old Cherokee simply replied, "The one you feed."
Be thankful for the golden nuggets we can gain from our grandparents. Respect for our elderly will enhance our life as we learn from their experiences in life. These golden tidbits will keep us in line with God’s word and help us grow and be nurtured in His love.
1John 1:9 "If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr., 2355 Parkway Dr. SE, Cleveland, TN 37323
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Sunday, November 19, 2006
Quilt of Holes #451
SURFING WITH JESUS # 451111706
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr.
gene@SurfingwithJesus.com.
QUILT OF HOLES
As I faced my Maker at the last judgment, I knelt before the Lord along with all the other souls. Before each of us laid our lives like the squares of a quilt in many piles; an angel sat before each of us sewing our quilt squares together into a tapestry that is our life.
But as my angel took each piece of cloth off the pile, I noticed how ragged and empty each of my squares was. They were filled with giant holes. Each square was labeled with a part of my life that had been difficult, the challenges and temptations I was faced with in every day life. I saw hardships that I endured, which were the largest holes of all.
I glanced around me. Nobody else had such squares. Other than a tiny hole here and there, the other tapestries were filled with rich color and the bright hues of worldly fortune. I gazed upon my own life and was disheartened. My angel was sewing the ragged pieces of cloth together, threadbare and empty, like binding air.
Finally the time came when each life was to be displayed, held up to the light, the scrutiny of truth. The others rose; each in turn, holding up their tapestries. So filled their lives had been. My angel looked upon me, and nodded for me to rise.
My gaze dropped to the ground in shame. I hadn't had all the earthly fortunes. I had love in my life, and laughter. But there had also been trials of illness, and wealth, and false accusations that took from me my world, as I knew it. I had to start over many times. I often struggled with the temptation to quit, only to somehow muster the strength to pick up and begin again. I spent many nights on my knees in prayer, asking for help and guidance in my life. I had often been held up to ridicule, which I endured painfully, each time offering it up to the Father in hopes that I would not melt within my skin beneath the judgmental gaze of those who unfairly judged me.
And now, I had to face the truth. My life was what it was, and I had to accept it for what it was. I rose and slowly lifted the combined squares of my life to the light. An awe-filled gasp filled the air. I gazed around at the others who stared at me with wide eyes.
Then, I looked upon the tapestry before me. Light flooded the many holes, creating an image, the face of Christ. Then our Lord stood before me, with warmth and love in His eyes. He said, "Every time you gave over your life to Me, it became My life, My hardships, and My struggles.
Each point of light in your life is when you stepped aside and let Me shine through, until there was more of Me than there was of you."
May all our quilts be threadbare and worn, allowing Christ to shine through!
God determines who walks into your life.... it’s up to you to decide who you let walk away, who you let stay, and who you refuse to let go."
1John 1:9 "If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr., 2355 Parkway Dr. SE, Cleveland, TN 37323
Subscribe or Unsubscribe at gene@SurfingwithJesus.com. http://www.SurfingwithJesus.com
Join us in prayer for all request received each week. My sole desire as I share is to uplift Christ, fellow Christians, and share the love of Jesus with others.
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr.
gene@SurfingwithJesus.com.
QUILT OF HOLES
As I faced my Maker at the last judgment, I knelt before the Lord along with all the other souls. Before each of us laid our lives like the squares of a quilt in many piles; an angel sat before each of us sewing our quilt squares together into a tapestry that is our life.
But as my angel took each piece of cloth off the pile, I noticed how ragged and empty each of my squares was. They were filled with giant holes. Each square was labeled with a part of my life that had been difficult, the challenges and temptations I was faced with in every day life. I saw hardships that I endured, which were the largest holes of all.
I glanced around me. Nobody else had such squares. Other than a tiny hole here and there, the other tapestries were filled with rich color and the bright hues of worldly fortune. I gazed upon my own life and was disheartened. My angel was sewing the ragged pieces of cloth together, threadbare and empty, like binding air.
Finally the time came when each life was to be displayed, held up to the light, the scrutiny of truth. The others rose; each in turn, holding up their tapestries. So filled their lives had been. My angel looked upon me, and nodded for me to rise.
My gaze dropped to the ground in shame. I hadn't had all the earthly fortunes. I had love in my life, and laughter. But there had also been trials of illness, and wealth, and false accusations that took from me my world, as I knew it. I had to start over many times. I often struggled with the temptation to quit, only to somehow muster the strength to pick up and begin again. I spent many nights on my knees in prayer, asking for help and guidance in my life. I had often been held up to ridicule, which I endured painfully, each time offering it up to the Father in hopes that I would not melt within my skin beneath the judgmental gaze of those who unfairly judged me.
And now, I had to face the truth. My life was what it was, and I had to accept it for what it was. I rose and slowly lifted the combined squares of my life to the light. An awe-filled gasp filled the air. I gazed around at the others who stared at me with wide eyes.
Then, I looked upon the tapestry before me. Light flooded the many holes, creating an image, the face of Christ. Then our Lord stood before me, with warmth and love in His eyes. He said, "Every time you gave over your life to Me, it became My life, My hardships, and My struggles.
Each point of light in your life is when you stepped aside and let Me shine through, until there was more of Me than there was of you."
May all our quilts be threadbare and worn, allowing Christ to shine through!
God determines who walks into your life.... it’s up to you to decide who you let walk away, who you let stay, and who you refuse to let go."
1John 1:9 "If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr., 2355 Parkway Dr. SE, Cleveland, TN 37323
Subscribe or Unsubscribe at gene@SurfingwithJesus.com. http://www.SurfingwithJesus.com
Join us in prayer for all request received each week. My sole desire as I share is to uplift Christ, fellow Christians, and share the love of Jesus with others.
Saturday, November 18, 2006
YOU PUT THE DEVIL OUT, BUT YOU LET HIM LEAVE HIS BAGS #450
SURFING WITH JESUS #450111706
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr.
gene@SurfingwithJesus.com.
YOU PUT THE DEVIL OUT, BUT YOU LET HIM LEAVE HIS BAGS!
You got out of a bad relationship because it was bad, but you are still resentful, and angry (you let the devil leave his bags).
You got out of financial debt, but you still can't control the desire to spend on frivolous things (you let the devil leave his bags).
You got out of a bad habit or addiction, but you still long to try it just one more time (you let the devil leave his bags).
You said, I forgive you, but you can't seem to forget and have peace with that person (you let the devil leave his bags).
You told your unequally yoked boyfriend/girlfriend that it was over, but you still continue to call (you let the devil leave his bags)
You got out of that horribly oppressive job, but you're still trying to sabotage the company after you've left (you let the devil leave his bags).
You cut off the affair with that married man/woman, but you still lust after him/her (you let the devil leave his bags).
You broke off your relationship with that hurtful, abusive person, but you are suspicious and distrusting of every new person you meet (you let the devil leave his bags).
You decided to let go of the past hurts from growing up in an unstable family environment, yet you believe you are unworthy of love from others and you refuse to get attached to anyone (you let the devil leave his bags).
When you put the Devil out, Please make sure he takes his bags.
Happiness keeps you sweet, Trials keep you strong, Sorrows keep you human, Failures keeps you humble, Success keeps you glowing, but only God Keeps you going!
Today, Let the Devil take his bags with him!!!!!!
Have a great day ... Every day
Learn Something New... & Teach Something, too!
Don't Forget To Count Your Blessings!
What a powerful thought. As you are enjoy this Thanksgiving season be thankful for God and his love and remember remember 1John 4:4 "Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world."
1John 1:9 "If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
Subscribe or Unsubscribe at gene@SurfingwithJesus.com.
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr., 2355 Parkway Dr. SE, Cleveland, TN 37323
http://www.SurfingwithJesus.com.
Join us in prayer for all request received each week. My sole desire as I share is to uplift Christ, fellow Christians, and share the love of Jesus with others.
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr.
gene@SurfingwithJesus.com.
YOU PUT THE DEVIL OUT, BUT YOU LET HIM LEAVE HIS BAGS!
You got out of a bad relationship because it was bad, but you are still resentful, and angry (you let the devil leave his bags).
You got out of financial debt, but you still can't control the desire to spend on frivolous things (you let the devil leave his bags).
You got out of a bad habit or addiction, but you still long to try it just one more time (you let the devil leave his bags).
You said, I forgive you, but you can't seem to forget and have peace with that person (you let the devil leave his bags).
You told your unequally yoked boyfriend/girlfriend that it was over, but you still continue to call (you let the devil leave his bags)
You got out of that horribly oppressive job, but you're still trying to sabotage the company after you've left (you let the devil leave his bags).
You cut off the affair with that married man/woman, but you still lust after him/her (you let the devil leave his bags).
You broke off your relationship with that hurtful, abusive person, but you are suspicious and distrusting of every new person you meet (you let the devil leave his bags).
You decided to let go of the past hurts from growing up in an unstable family environment, yet you believe you are unworthy of love from others and you refuse to get attached to anyone (you let the devil leave his bags).
When you put the Devil out, Please make sure he takes his bags.
Happiness keeps you sweet, Trials keep you strong, Sorrows keep you human, Failures keeps you humble, Success keeps you glowing, but only God Keeps you going!
Today, Let the Devil take his bags with him!!!!!!
Have a great day ... Every day
Learn Something New... & Teach Something, too!
Don't Forget To Count Your Blessings!
What a powerful thought. As you are enjoy this Thanksgiving season be thankful for God and his love and remember remember 1John 4:4 "Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world."
1John 1:9 "If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
Subscribe or Unsubscribe at gene@SurfingwithJesus.com.
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr., 2355 Parkway Dr. SE, Cleveland, TN 37323
http://www.SurfingwithJesus.com.
Join us in prayer for all request received each week. My sole desire as I share is to uplift Christ, fellow Christians, and share the love of Jesus with others.
Saturday, November 11, 2006
A BIRD OUT OF A CAGE #449
SURFING WITH JESUS #449111106
A BIRD OUT OF A CAGE
I feel like a bird out of a cage. I'm free! It feels so good to be free to write and send mail today. It reminds me of the night we waited and waited and waited in Viet Nam to take our flight and return to our homeland.
I will never forget when the pilot came over the box and said, "We have now cleared Viet Nam airspace, we are headed home." Wow, what a thrill! After spending a year in a land you had never heard of and with people you had never dreamed of meeting, I was coming home to a land and people I longed to see especially my lovely wife who had faithfully kept me going with her letters, tapes, and packages all year long.
I guess you could say I have been in a cave and felt I was going to explode if my computer didn't get going again so I could share the love of God. I also wanted so much to say thank you to all Veterans for serving and making it possible to have this freedom I have today to once again write what is on my heart as I seek God for what to write and share with you.
You are special and I want to thank you for being part of my life. God is so good, I have no patience with this equipment as my family will tell you but it is the avenue God has provided to share his love and let you know just how much he cares for you each day.
Although this is late, I just want to say thank you Lord for your blessings and allowing this bird to be free. What is freedom? Time will not permit me to share all but to have the freedom to choose to worship God, to raise our family, to move around, to talk and not fear for our life as we share Jesus, this and more is what freedom is for me today.
It breaks my heart when I get mail from those of you who share you don't have this freedom and you tell me about those who are being persecuted and killed for sharing Jesus. It is so sad to know that many Christians have to hide to worship and dare not tell even your family in order to save your life. I can't image this type of life but one thing that comes thru as you share is that it is worth it all because you are free in Jesus.
One of these days it won't be necessary to thank you veterans for giving of your time, your energy, your life because we will all be free as a bird when we move around heaven and that God for the victory we have in him.
Have a wonderful day and never forget to remember our veterans. Some gave some, some gave all and some are still giving so that you might be free. Showing a veteran respect can be done simply by saying "Thank you."
1st John 1:9 “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
Subscribe or Unsubscribe at gene@SurfingwithJesus.com. Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr., 2355 Parkway Dr SE, Cleveland, TN 37323. http://www.surfingwithjesus.com.
Join us in prayer for all request received each week. My sole desire as I share is to uplift Christ, fellow Christians, and share the love of Jesus with others.
A BIRD OUT OF A CAGE
I feel like a bird out of a cage. I'm free! It feels so good to be free to write and send mail today. It reminds me of the night we waited and waited and waited in Viet Nam to take our flight and return to our homeland.
I will never forget when the pilot came over the box and said, "We have now cleared Viet Nam airspace, we are headed home." Wow, what a thrill! After spending a year in a land you had never heard of and with people you had never dreamed of meeting, I was coming home to a land and people I longed to see especially my lovely wife who had faithfully kept me going with her letters, tapes, and packages all year long.
I guess you could say I have been in a cave and felt I was going to explode if my computer didn't get going again so I could share the love of God. I also wanted so much to say thank you to all Veterans for serving and making it possible to have this freedom I have today to once again write what is on my heart as I seek God for what to write and share with you.
You are special and I want to thank you for being part of my life. God is so good, I have no patience with this equipment as my family will tell you but it is the avenue God has provided to share his love and let you know just how much he cares for you each day.
Although this is late, I just want to say thank you Lord for your blessings and allowing this bird to be free. What is freedom? Time will not permit me to share all but to have the freedom to choose to worship God, to raise our family, to move around, to talk and not fear for our life as we share Jesus, this and more is what freedom is for me today.
It breaks my heart when I get mail from those of you who share you don't have this freedom and you tell me about those who are being persecuted and killed for sharing Jesus. It is so sad to know that many Christians have to hide to worship and dare not tell even your family in order to save your life. I can't image this type of life but one thing that comes thru as you share is that it is worth it all because you are free in Jesus.
One of these days it won't be necessary to thank you veterans for giving of your time, your energy, your life because we will all be free as a bird when we move around heaven and that God for the victory we have in him.
Have a wonderful day and never forget to remember our veterans. Some gave some, some gave all and some are still giving so that you might be free. Showing a veteran respect can be done simply by saying "Thank you."
1st John 1:9 “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
Subscribe or Unsubscribe at gene@SurfingwithJesus.com. Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr., 2355 Parkway Dr SE, Cleveland, TN 37323. http://www.surfingwithjesus.com.
Join us in prayer for all request received each week. My sole desire as I share is to uplift Christ, fellow Christians, and share the love of Jesus with others.
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