Tuesday, December 25, 2007

The Old Paths #506

Surfing with Jesus #50612242007
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr.
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Personally, I don’t want to go back to the good “old paths” as some would given ideas below. As we celebrate Christmas and start a New Year by putting God, family, church, and country in their proper order we would turn our world upside down and see the good God has blessed us with. Consider putting the good of the old paths before us and accept the good of the paths we walk today and go forth with Jesus love for the entire world to behold and receive.

THE OLD PATHS


I liked the old paths, when Moms were at home.
Dads were at work.
Brothers went into the army.
And sisters got married BEFORE having children!
Crime did not pay;
Hard work did;
And people knew the difference.
Moms could cook;
Dads would work;
Children would behave.

Husbands were loving;
Wives were supportive;
And children were polite.
Women wore the jewelry;
And Men wore the pants.
Women looked like ladies;
Men looked like gentlemen;
And children looked decent.
People loved the truth,
And hated a lie;
They came to church to get IN,
Not to get OUT!
Hymns sounded Godly;
Sermons sounded helpful;
Rejoicing sounded normal;
And crying sounded sincere.
Cursing was wicked;
Drugs were for illness;
And divorce was unthinkable.
The flag was honored;
America was beautiful;
And God was welcome!
We read the Bible in public;
Prayed in school;
And preached from house to house
To be called an American was worth dying for;
To be called a Christian was worth living for;
To be called a traitor was a shame!
Preachers preached because they had a message;
And Christians rejoiced because they had the VICTORY!
Preachers preached from the Bible;
Singers sang from the heart;
And sinners turned to the Lord to be SAVED!
A new birth meant a new life;
Salvation meant a changed life;
Following Christ led to eternal life.
Being a preacher meant you proclaimed the word of God;
Being a deacon meant you would serve the Lord;
Being a Christian meant you would live for Jesus;
And being a sinner meant someone was praying for you!
Laws were based on the Bible;
Homes read the Bible;
And churches taught the Bible.
God was worshiped;
Christ was exalted;
And the Holy Spirit was respected..
Church was where you found Christians On the Lord's day,
rather than in the garden,
On the creek bank, on the golf course,
Or being entertained somewhere else.
I still like the old paths the best!'
The Old Paths' was written by a retired minister who lives in Tennessee.

Have a wonderful in Jesus and worship God with your family today.

1 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.”


Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr.,
2355 Parkway Dr SE, Cleveland, TN 37323
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Friday, December 14, 2007

Christmas Time Is Here #504

Surfing with Jesus #50412152007
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr.
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Christmas Time Is Here

Christmas time is here again, what a lovely time of year. It is so good to see people smiling and carrying on joyful conversations. I wish we would act like it is Christmas every month of the year. My writings have been different for Christmas but the last two stories just spoke to me when I shared them. You know in the one the little boy just wanted time with his dad’s and in the other one people were doing good things for people to help them and I saw Jesus.

Now, I know Christmas is a man made date and holiday and some of you don’t celebrate it but I find it a cheerful time to remember our Lord did come to this earth on a given month and a given day to begin his journey to bring Salvation to a dying word. It isn’t important what the date was but the event is important and I choose to celebrate His birth and just what it means to mankind.

Join me in Matthew 2:7 “And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.”

Tyndale’s comments in The Life Application Bible share that swaddling clothes were strips of cloth used to keep a baby warm and give it a sense of security. They were believed to protect its internal organs. The custom of swaddling infants is still practiced by many Easter countries.

This mention of the manger is the basis for the traditional belief that Jesus was born in a stable. Stables were often caves with feeding troughs (mangers) carved into the rock walls. Despite popular Christmas card pictures, the surroundings were dark and dirty. This was not the atmosphere the Jews expected as the birthplace of the Messiah King. They thought their promised Messiah would be born in royal surroundings. We should not limit God by our expectations. He is at work wherever he is needed in our sin darkened and dirty world.

Although our first picture of Jesus is as a baby in a manger, it must not be our last. The Christ child in the manger makes a beautiful Christmas scene, but we cannot leave him there. This tiny, helpless baby lived an amazing life, died for us, ascended to heaven, and will come back to this earth as King of kings. He will rule the world and judge all people according to their decisions about him.

Do you still picture Jesus as a baby in a manger or is he your Lord? Make sure you don’t underestimate Jesus. Let him grow up in your life. The best Christmas gift anyone could receive is Christ Jesus as Lord and Master. If you know Jesus, share him with others and celebrate Jesus with them as they repent of their sins, asking him for forgiveness and their receiving him in their life today.

A Merry Christmas is to know Jesus. Let him live in your heart and help you each step of the way in your journey in this life. Heaven will surely be worth it all when we Jesus face to face. What a day that will be!

1 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.”

Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr., 2355 Parkway Dr SE, Cleveland, TN 37323
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Could this be what Christmas is all about #503

Surfing with Jesus #50312062007
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr.
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As we continue our rushing around this December from one event to another, I wonder


“Could this be what Christmas is all about?”

I saw Jesus Today...

He was wearing blue jeans and an old shirt. He was up at the church building; He was alone and working hard. For just a minute he looked a little like one of our church members. But it was Jesus, I could tell by his smile.

I saw Jesus last Sunday. He was teaching a Bible class. He didn't talk real loud or use long words, But you could tell he believed what he said. For just a minute, he looked like my Sunday School teacher. But it was Jesus, I could tell by his loving voice.

I saw Jesus yesterday. He was at the hospital visiting a friend who was sick. They prayed together quietly. For just a minute he looked like our Pastor. But it was Jesus, I could tell by the tears in his eyes.

I saw Jesus this morning. He was in my kitchen making my breakfast. He then fixed me a special lunch to take with me. For just a minute he looked like my Mom. But it was Jesus; I could feel the love from his heart.

I saw Jesus today. He was praying on his knees all alone. He then began to cry for those he prayed for. For just a minute he looked like a lady from our church. But it was Jesus; I could see the compassion that poured out of his prayer.

I saw Jesus the other day. He was at the grocery store talking to a friend. He then put his arms around them to comfort them. For just a minute he looked like a young mother in our ladies class. But it was Jesus; I could see the concern for others who hurt.

I see Jesus everywhere, Taking food to the sick, welcoming others to his home, being friendly to a new-comer, And for just a minute I think he's someone I know. But it's always Jesus; I can tell by the way he serves.

May someone see Jesus in you today. But mostly let those without Jesus see Him living in you, for He desires to serve them, no matter what condition, what they wear, own, or look like! "You are My witnesses," says the Lord. (Isaiah 43:5)

Thank you Eloise for sharing this writing.


1 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.”

Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr., 2355 Parkway Dr SE, Cleveland, TN 37323
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Could this be all your child wants for Christmas #502

Surfing with Jesus #50212012007
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr.
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Could this be all your child wants for Christmas?

$100 an Hour

A man came home from work late, tired and irritated, to find his 5-year old son waiting for him at the door.
SON : "Daddy, may I ask you a question?" DAD: "Yeah sure, what is it?" SON : "Daddy, how much do you make an hour?" DAD: "That's none of your business. Why do you ask such a thing?" SON : "I just want to know. Please tell me, how much do you make an hour?" DAD: "If you must know, I make $100 an hour." SON : "Oh! (with his head down). SON : "Daddy, may I please borrow $50?"
The father was furious.
DAD: "If the only reason you asked that is so you can borrow some money to buy a silly toy or some other nonsense, then! You march yourself straight to your room and go to bed. Think about why you are being so selfish. I work hard everyday for such this childish behavior."
The little boy quietly went to his room and shut the door. The man sat down and started to get even angrier about the little boy's questions. How dare he ask such questions only to get some money? After about an hour or so, the man had calmed down, and started to think: Maybe there was something he really needed to buy with that $ 50 and he really didn't ask for money very often. The man went to the door of the little boy's room and opened the door. DAD: "Are you asleep, son?" SON : "No daddy, I'm awake". DAD: "I've been thinking, maybe I was too hard on you earlier. It's been a long day and I took out my aggravation on you. Here's the $50 you asked for."



The little boy sat straight up, smiling. SON : "Oh, thank you daddy! " Then, reaching under his pillow he pulled out some crumpled up bills. The man saw that the boy already had money, started to get angry again. The little boy slowly counted out his money, and then looked up at his father. DAD: "Why do you want more money if you already have some?"
SON : "Because I didn't have enough, but now I do. "Daddy, I have $100 now. Can I buy an hour of your time? Please come home early tomorrow. I would like to have dinner with you." The father was crushed. He put his arms around his little son, and he begged for his forgiveness. It's just a short reminder to all of you working so hard in life. We should not let time slip through our fingers without having spent some time with those who really matter to us, those close to our hearts. Do remember to share that $100 worth of your time with someone you love? If we die tomorrow, the company that we are working for could easily replace us in a matter of days. But the family and friends we leave behind will feel the loss for the rest of their lives. And come to think of it, we pour ourselves more into work than to our family.

Your time is precious; give it for Christmas and it will bring happiness to you and your family. Thanks for sharing Jones and daughter.

1 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.”

Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr., 2355 Parkway Dr SE, Cleveland, TN 37323
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I Love the Word of God #501

Surfing with Jesus #50111282007
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr.
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I Love the Word of God

God’s word is so exciting. I love to receive food from the Lord as I read his word. This time of year with everyone’s mind on family and Christmas it is a good time to take a moment and remember that Jesus came into this world for us.

In Psalms 113 we can see that God’s mercies are plenteous. Read with me.

Psalm 113
1Praise ye the LORD. Praise, O ye servants of the LORD, praise the name of the LORD.
2Blessed be the name of the LORD from this time forth and for evermore.
3From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the LORD's name is to be praised.
4The LORD is high above all nations, and his glory above the heavens.
5Who is like unto the LORD our God, who dwelleth on high,
6Who humbleth himself to behold the things that are in heaven, and in the earth!
7He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth the needy out of the dunghill;
8That he may set him with princes, even with the princes of his people.
9He maketh the barren woman to keep house, and to be a joyful mother of children. Praise ye the LORD.

As you look at the mercies of God in these verses remember our Lord loves you and desires to be lifted up before man from the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same. Lift Jesus higher as you share with each other in the days ahead.

1 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.”

Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr., 2355 Parkway Dr SE, Cleveland, TN 37323
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