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it might touch your heart!
:'(
One day, when I was a freshman in high school,
>>>
>>>I saw a kid from my class was walking home from school.
>>>
>>>His name was Kyle.
>>>
>>>It looked like he was carrying all of
>his
>>>
>>>books.
>>>
>>>I thought to myself, "Why would anyone bring home all his books on a
>>>Friday?
>>>
>>>He must really be a nerd."
>>>
>>>I had quite a weekend planned (parties and a football game with my
>>>friends tomorrow afternoon), so I shrugged my shoulders and went on.
>>>
>>>As I was walking, I saw a bunch of kids running toward him.
>>>
>>>They ran at him, knocking all his books out of his arms and tripping him
>>>so he landed in the dirt.
>>>
>>>His glasses went flying, and I saw them land in the grass about ten feet
>>>from him.
>>>
>>>He looked up and I saw this terrible sadness in his eyes
>>>
>>>My heart went out to him. So, I jogged over to him and as he crawled
>around looking for his glasses, and I saw a tear in his
>>>eye.
>>>
>>>As I handed him his glasses, I said, "Those guys are jerks.
>>>
>>>They really should get lives.
>>>
>>>" He looked at me and said, "Hey thanks!"
>>>
>>>There was a big smile on his face.
>>>
>>>It was one of those smiles that showed real gratitude.
>>>
>>>I helped him pick up his books, and asked him where he lived.
>>>
>>>As it turned out, he lived near me, so I asked him why I had never seen
>>>him before.
>>>
>>>He said he had gone to private school before now.
>>>
>>>I would have never hung out with a private school kid before.
>>>
>>>We talked all the way home, and I carried some of his books.
>>>
>>>He turned out to be a
>pretty cool kid.
>>>
>>>I asked him if he wanted to play a little football with my friends.
>>>
>>>He said yes.
>>>
>>>We hung out all weekend and the more I got to know Kyle, the more I liked
>>>him, and my friends thought the same of him.
>>>
>>>Monday morning came, and there was Kyle with the huge stack of books
>>>again.
>>>
>>>I stopped him and said, "Boy, you are gonna really build some serious
>>>muscles with this pile of books everyday!
>>>
>>>" He just laughed and handed me half the books.
>>>
>>>Over the next four years, Kyle and I became best friends.
>>>
>>>When we were seniors, we began to think
>>>
>>>about college.
>>>
>>>Kyle decided on Georgetown, and I
>>>
>>>was going
>to Duke.
>>>
>>>I knew
that we would always be friends, that the miles would never be a
>>>problem.
>>>
>>>He was going to be a doctor, and I was going for business on a football
>>>scholarship.
>>>
>>>Kyle was valedictorian of our class.
>>>
>>>I teased him all the time about being a nerd.
>>>
>>>He had to prepare a speech for graduation.
>>>
>>>I was so glad it wasn't me having to get up there and speak
>>>
>>>Graduation day, I saw Kyle.
>>>
>>>He looked great.
>>>
>>>He was one of those guys that really found himself during high school.
>>>
>>>He filled out and actually looked good in glasses.
>>>
>>>He had more dates than I
had and all the girls loved
>him.
>>>
>>>Boy, sometimes I was jealous.
>>>
>>>Today was one of those days.
>>>
>>>I could see that he was nervous about his speech.
>>>
>>>So, I smacked him on the back and said, "Hey, big guy, you'll be great!"
>>>
>>>He looked at me with one of those looks (the really grateful one) and
>>>smiled.
>>>
>>>"Thanks," he said.
>>>
>>>As he started his speech, he cleared his throat, and began
>>>
>>>"Graduation is a time to thank those who helped you make it through those
>>>tough years.
>>>
>>>Your parents, your teachers, your siblings, maybe a coach...but mostly
>>>your friends...
>>>
>>>I am here to tell all of you that being a
>>>
>>>friend to someone is the best gift you
>can give them.
>>>
>>>I am going to tell you a story."
>>>
>>>I just looked at my friend with disbelief as he told the story of the
>>>first day we met.
>>>
>>>He had planned to kill himself over the weekend.
>>>
>>>He talked of how he had cleaned out his locker so his Mom wouldn't have
>>>to do it later and was carrying his stuff home.
>>>
>>>He looked hard at me and gave me a little smile.
>>>
>>>"Thankfully, I was saved.
>>>
>>>My friend saved me from doing the unspeakable."
>>>
>>>I heard the gasp go
through the crowd as this handsome, popular boy told
>>>us all about his weakest moment.
>>>
>>>I saw his Mom and dad looking at me and smiling that same grateful smile.
>>>
>>>Not until that
>moment did I realize it's depth.
>>>
>>>Never underestimate the power of your actions.
>>>
>>>With one small gesture you can change a person's life.
>>>
>>>For better or for worse.
>>>
>>>God puts us all in each other's lives to impact one another in some way.
>>>
>>>Look for God in others.
>>>
>>>You now have two choices, you can:
>>>
>>>1) Pass this on to your friends or
>>>
>>>2) Delete it and act like it didn't touch
your heart.
>>>
>>>As you can see, I took choice number 1.
>>>
>>>"Friends are angels who lift us to our feet when our wings have trouble
>>>remembering how to fly."
>>>
>>>There is no beginning or end.. Yesterday is history.
>>>
>>>Tomorrow is
>mystery.
>>>
>>>Today is a gift.
:-[
One day, when I was a freshman in high school,
>>>
>>>I saw a kid from my class was walking home from school.
>>>
>>>His name was Kyle.
>>>
>>>It looked like he was carrying all of
>his
>>>
>>>books.
>>>
>>>I thought to myself, "Why would anyone bring home all his books on a
>>>Friday?
>>>
>>>He must really be a nerd."
>>>
>>>I had quite a weekend planned (parties and a football game with my
>>>friends tomorrow afternoon), so I shrugged my shoulders and went on.
>>>
>>>As I was walking, I saw a bunch of kids running toward him.
>>>
>>>They ran at him, knocking all his books out of his arms and tripping him
>>>so he landed in the dirt.
>>>
>>>His glasses went flying, and I saw them land in the grass about ten feet
>>>from him.
>>>
>>>He looked up and I saw this terrible sadness in his eyes
>>>
>>>My heart went out to him. So, I jogged over to him and as he crawled
>around looking for his glasses, and I saw a tear in his
>>>eye.
>>>
>>>As I handed him his glasses, I said, "Those guys are jerks.
>>>
>>>They really should get lives.
>>>
>>>" He looked at me and said, "Hey thanks!"
>>>
>>>There was a big smile on his face.
>>>
>>>It was one of those smiles that showed real gratitude.
>>>
>>>I helped him pick up his books, and asked him where he lived.
>>>
>>>As it turned out, he lived near me, so I asked him why I had never seen
>>>him before.
>>>
>>>He said he had gone to private school before now.
>>>
>>>I would have never hung out with a private school kid before.
>>>
>>>We talked all the way home, and I carried some of his books.
>>>
>>>He turned out to be a
>pretty cool kid.
>>>
>>>I asked him if he wanted to play a little football with my friends.
>>>
>>>He said yes.
>>>
>>>We hung out all weekend and the more I got to know Kyle, the more I liked
>>>him, and my friends thought the same of him.
>>>
>>>Monday morning came, and there was Kyle with the huge stack of books
>>>again.
>>>
>>>I stopped him and said, "Boy, you are gonna really build some serious
>>>muscles with this pile of books everyday!
>>>
>>>" He just laughed and handed me half the books.
>>>
>>>Over the next four years, Kyle and I became best friends.
>>>
>>>When we were seniors, we began to think
>>>
>>>about college.
>>>
>>>Kyle decided on Georgetown, and I
>>>
>>>was going
>to Duke.
>>>
>>>I knew
that we would always be friends, that the miles would never be a
>>>problem.
>>>
>>>He was going to be a doctor, and I was going for business on a football
>>>scholarship.
>>>
>>>Kyle was valedictorian of our class.
>>>
>>>I teased him all the time about being a nerd.
>>>
>>>He had to prepare a speech for graduation.
>>>
>>>I was so glad it wasn't me having to get up there and speak
>>>
>>>Graduation day, I saw Kyle.
>>>
>>>He looked great.
>>>
>>>He was one of those guys that really found himself during high school.
>>>
>>>He filled out and actually looked good in glasses.
>>>
>>>He had more dates than I
had and all the girls loved
>him.
>>>
>>>Boy, sometimes I was jealous.
>>>
>>>Today was one of those days.
>>>
>>>I could see that he was nervous about his speech.
>>>
>>>So, I smacked him on the back and said, "Hey, big guy, you'll be great!"
>>>
>>>He looked at me with one of those looks (the really grateful one) and
>>>smiled.
>>>
>>>"Thanks," he said.
>>>
>>>As he started his speech, he cleared his throat, and began
>>>
>>>"Graduation is a time to thank those who helped you make it through those
>>>tough years.
>>>
>>>Your parents, your teachers, your siblings, maybe a coach...but mostly
>>>your friends...
>>>
>>>I am here to tell all of you that being a
>>>
>>>friend to someone is the best gift you
>can give them.
>>>
>>>I am going to tell you a story."
>>>
>>>I just looked at my friend with disbelief as he told the story of the
>>>first day we met.
>>>
>>>He had planned to kill himself over the weekend.
>>>
>>>He talked of how he had cleaned out his locker so his Mom wouldn't have
>>>to do it later and was carrying his stuff home.
>>>
>>>He looked hard at me and gave me a little smile.
>>>
>>>"Thankfully, I was saved.
>>>
>>>My friend saved me from doing the unspeakable."
>>>
>>>I heard the gasp go
through the crowd as this handsome, popular boy told
>>>us all about his weakest moment.
>>>
>>>I saw his Mom and dad looking at me and smiling that same grateful smile.
>>>
>>>Not until that
>moment did I realize it's depth.
>>>
>>>Never underestimate the power of your actions.
>>>
>>>With one small gesture you can change a person's life.
>>>
>>>For better or for worse.
>>>
>>>God puts us all in each other's lives to impact one another in some way.
>>>
>>>Look for God in others.
>>>
>>>You now have two choices, you can:
>>>
>>>1) Pass this on to your friends or
>>>
>>>2) Delete it and act like it didn't touch
your heart.
>>>
>>>As you can see, I took choice number 1.
>>>
>>>"Friends are angels who lift us to our feet when our wings have trouble
>>>remembering how to fly."
>>>
>>>There is no beginning or end.. Yesterday is history.
>>>
>>>Tomorrow is
>mystery.
>>>
>>>Today is a gift.
:-[
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[move] [glow=red,2,300] God bless you all[/glow][/move]
[glow=red,2,300]Forgive Me When I Whine [/glow]
========================
Today, upon a bus,
I saw a girl with golden hair.
and wished I was as fair.
When suddenly she rose to leave,
I saw her hobble down the aisle.
She had one leg and wore a crutch.
But as she passed, she passed a smile.
Oh, God, forgive me when I whine.
I have 2 legs, the world is mine.
I stopped to buy some candy.
The lad who sold it had such charm
I talked with him, he seemed so glad.
If I were late, it'd do no harm.
And as I left, he said to me,
"I thank you, you've been so kind.
It's nice to talk with folks like you.
You see," he said, "I'm blind."
Oh, God, forgive me when I whine.
I have 2 eyes, the world is mine.
Later while walking down the street,
I saw a child with eyes of blue.
He stood and watched the others play.
He did not know what to do.
I stopped a moment and then I said,
"Why don't you join the others, dear?"
He looked ahead without a word.
And then I knew, he couldn't hear.
Oh, God, forgive me when I whine.
I have 2 ears, the world is mine.
With feet to take me where I'd go.
With eyes to see the sunset's glow.
With ears to hear what I'd know.
Oh, God, forgive me when I whine.
I've been blessed indeed, the world is mine.
....wish you like it too!
8)
my cousin like writing poems and also his friends e mail him some
[glow=red,2,300]John 3:16[/glow]
In the city of Chicago, one cold, dark night, a blizzard was setting in. A little boy was selling newspapers on the corner, the people were in and out of the cold. The little boy was so cold that he wasn't trying to sell many papers.
He walked up to a policeman and said, "Mister, you wouldn't happen to know where a poor boy could find a warm place to sleep tonight would you? You see, I sleep in a box up around the corner there and down the alley and it's awful cold in there for tonight. Sure would be nice to have a warm place to stay."
The policeman looked down at the little boy and said, "You go down the street to that big white house and you knock on the door. When they come out the door you just say John 3:16, and they will let you in."
So he did. He walked up the steps and knocked on the door, and a lady answered. He looked up and said, "John 3:16." The lady said, "Come on in, Son." She took him in and she sat him down in a split bottom rocker in front of a great big old fireplace, and she went off. The boy sat there for a while and thought to himself: John 3:16.... I don't understand it, but it sure makes a cold boy warm.
Later she came back and asked him "Are you hungry?" He said, "Well, just a little. I haven't eaten in a couple of days, and I guess I could stand a little bit of food." The lady took him in the kitchen and sat him down to a table full of wonderful food. He ate and ate until he couldn't eat any more. Then he thought to himself: John 3:16... Boy, I sure don't understand it but it sure makes a hungry boy full.
She took him upstairs to a bathroom to a huge bathtub filled with warm water, and he sat there and soaked for a while. As he soaked, he thought to himself: John 3:16... I sure don't understand it, but it sure makes a dirty boy clean. You know, I've not had a bath, a real bath, in my whole life. The only bath I ever had was when I stood in front of that big old fire hydrant as they flushed it out.
The lady came in and got him. She took him to a room, tucked him into a big old feather bed, pulled the covers up around his neck, kissed him goodnight and turned out the lights. As he lay in the darkness and looked out the window at the snow coming down on that cold night, he thought to himself: John 3:16... I don't understand it but it sure makes a tired boy rested.
The next morning the lady came back up and took him down again to that same big table full of food. After he ate, she took him back to that same big old split bottom rocker in front of the fireplace and picked up a big old Bible. She sat down in front of him and looked into his young face.
"Do you understand John 3:16?" she asked gently.
He replied, "No, Ma'am, I don't. The first time I ever heard it was last night when the policeman told me to use it." She opened the Bible to John 3:16 and began to explain to him about Jesus. Right there, in front of that big old fireplace, he gave his heart and life to Jesus. He sat there and thought: John 3:16. .. .. I don't understand it, but it sure makes a lost boy feel safe.
You know, I have to confess I don't understand it either, how God was willing to send His Son to die for me, and how Jesus would agree to do such a thing. I don't understand the agony of the Father and every angel in heaven as they watched Jesus suffer and die. I don't understand the intense love for ME that kept Jesus on the cross till the end. I don't understand it, but it sure does make life worth living.
John 3:16
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
If you aren't ashamed to do this, please follow the directions. Jesus said, "If you are ashamed of me, I will be ashamed of you before my Father." Pass this on only if you mean it. I do Love God. He is my source of existence. He keeps me functioning each and every day. Phil 4:13
If you love God and are not ashamed of all the marvelous things he has done for you, send this on.
Take 60 seconds & give this a shot! Let's just see if Satan stops this one.
All you do is --
1) Simply say a small prayer for the person who sent you this (Father, God bless this person in whatever it is that You know he or she may be needing this day!).
2) Then send it on to five other people. Within hours five people have prayed for you, and you caused a multitude of people to pray to God for other people. Then sit back and watch the power of God work in your life for doing the thing that you know He loves.
Remember to smile often at those that you love!
[glow=red,2,300]Have a super day![/glow]
[center]Home is where the heart is, where love should be all the time,
Respect and kindness, and peace and joy, that you can say are mine.
It's where in times of illness, concern comes from the heart,
And little acts of goodness, will always be a part.[/center]
God's peace be with you
[glow=red,2,300]I Wish You Happiness [/glow]
I wish you peace
in your journey through life.
I wish you joy
in your quest to become
the person you were meant to be.
I wish you courage
to face the difficulties
that come into your life.
I wish you the freedom
to follow your fondest dreams.
And I wish you
as much happiness
as you have brought to me!
[move][shadow=red,left]God Bless you[/shadow][/move]
The rain was falling and the water level was rising. As the water level rose higher and higher, forcing the man onto the roof of his house, along came a rowboat with an offer to take him to safer ground. "No, thanks." the man replied. "The Lord will provide."
As the water got higher, alone came someone in a motorboat with another offer to take the man to safer ground. "No thanks, the Lord will supply."
Standing on the very top of his chimney with a helicopter hovering overhead offering to take him to safer ground, he yelled out, "Thanks, but no thanks. The Lord will provide." The rapidly rising water finally swept the man off the top of his house, taking him downstream toward destruction.
While being swept alone in the rapids, he cried out, "Lord, why didn't you help me? You know I was trusting in You." He heard a voice say, "I sent you a rowboat, a motorboat, and a helicopter. What more did you want me to do?"
Isn't this just like most of us? God sends the help we are praying for, but all too often we refuse to recognize the help He sends. When things over our heads and we are out of control, we blame Him for ignoring us.
[glow=red,2,300]57 cents[/glow]
A sobbing little girl stood near a small church from which she had been turned away because it "was too crowded."
"I can't go to Sunday School," she sobbed to the pastor as he walked by. Seeing her shabby, unkempt appearance, the pastor guessed the reason and, taking her by the hand, took her inside and found a place for her in the Sunday school class.
The child was so touched that she went to bed that night thinking of the children who have no place to worship Jesus. Some two years later, this child lay dead in one of the poor tenement buildings and the parents called for the kind-hearted pastor, who had befriended their daughter, to handle the final arrangements.
As her poor little body was being moved, a worn and crumpled purse was found which seemed to have been rummaged from some trash dump. Inside was found 57 cents and a note scribbled in childish handwriting which read, "This is to help build the little church bigger so more children can go to Sunday School." For two years she had saved for this offering of love. When the pastor tearfully read that note, he knew instantly what he would do.
Carrying this note and the cracked pocketbook to the pulpit, he told the story of her unselfish love and devotion. He challenged his deacons to get busy and raise enough money for the larger building. But the story does not end there!
A newspaper learned of the story and published it. It was read by a Realtor who offered them a parcel of land worth many thousands. When told that the church could not pay so much, he offered it for 57 cents. Church members made large donations. Checks came from far and wide. Within five years the little girl's gift had increased to $250,000.00 -- a huge sum for that time (near the turn of the century). Her unselfish love had paid large dividend.
When you are in the city of Philadelphia, look up Temple Baptist Church, with a seating capacity of 3,300 and Temple University, where hundreds of students are trained. Have a look, too, at the Good Samaritan Hospital and at a Sunday School building which houses hundreds of Sunday Schoolers, so that no child in the area will ever need to be left outside during Sunday school time.
In one of the rooms of this building may be seen the picture of the sweet face of the little girl whose 57 cents, so sacrificially saved, made such remarkable history. Alongside of it is a portrait of her kind pastor, Dr. Russell H. Conwell, author of the book, "Acres of Diamonds" A true story, which goes to show what God can do with 57 cents.
dunno y but it made me cry :'( :'(
Um..thats about all i have to say lol
[center]TAIO[/center]
[center][glow=red,2,300]Priceless Gift[/glow]
Friendship is a Priceless Gift
that can not be bought or sold,
but its value is far greater
than a mountain made of Gold.
For gold is cold and lifeless,
it can neither see nor hear
And in the time of trouble
it is powerless to cheer ..
it has no ears to listen
Nor heart to understand,
It cannot bring you comfort
or reach out a helping hand.
So when you ask God for a gift
be thankful if He sends
not diamonds, pearls or riches
But The Love of Real True Friends.
[/center]
specially this one sentence:Friendship is a Priceless Gift
God bless
-sandra A
here's another 1:
[center][glow=red,2,300]House for Sale...[/glow]
ADDRESS: Heaven
FEATURES:
Many rooms with a master suite
Spacious love
Open floor plan for peace
Large eat-in grace
Fenced in mercy with room for expansion
Son room with a marvelous view of salvation
Pool of milk and honey in the back
Pearly gates in front
DIRECTIONS:
Faith, loyalty and a sincere
love for thy fellow man.
PRICE:
$0.00 - Owner financing
COMMUNITY:
Friendly angelic neighbors.
Great family and friends.
Praise the Lord all day and night.
BONUS:
Crown of stars, new luxurious robe and golden
slippers with matching wings.
Bring a friend and get a reward.
For more information, call your local
agent or representative -
Name, address and phone
number listed below.
NAME: Heavenly Father
ADDRESS: Repent Highway and Streets of Gold
PHONE: Dial John 3:16 [/center]
that makes me think alot about how 2 go there!
it wasn't funny 4 me it was meaningful and i only send things that TOUCH YOUR HEART!!!
Little stones can make big mountains,
Little steps can cover miles,
Little acts of loving kindness
Give the world its biggest smiles!
Little words can soothe big troubles,
Little hugs can dry big tears,
Little candles light the darkness,
Little memories last for years.
Little dreams can lead to greatness,
Little victories to success,
It's the little things in life
That bring the greatest happiness![/center]
In this world things come and go,
And we can't know what the future may hold.
Nothing really stays the same,
And when we least expect it our lives are changed.
If something ever changes
And we happen to lose touch
Please know that I'll always think of you
And miss you very much.
So before the world changes
I just wanted to say
I'm thankful that we're friends
Yesterday and today.
With time and fortune on our side
I hope we never part
But if we do, remember you
Are forever in my heart![/center]
When our spirits need a lift
A friend is someone we treasure
For our friendship is a gift
A friend is someone who fills our lives
With beauty, joy, and grace
And makes the world we live in
A better and happier place
Thanks for the gift of your friendship
I hope this lifts your spirit!! [/center]
Pass this spirit lift on to your friends and e-mail buddies...
don't forget your family and co-workers, too!
[center]Why should I feel discouraged
And why should the shadows come
And why should my heart feel so lonely
And long for heaven and home
When Jesus is my portion
My constant friend is He
His eye is on the sparrow
And I know He watches me.
I sing because I'm happy
I sing because I'm free
His eye is on the sparrow
And I know He watches me.
And I know He watches me
I know He watches me.
I sing because I'm happy I sing
because I'm free
His eye is on the sparrow
And I know He watches me.
And I know He watches me
I know He watches me.
I know He watches me.[/center]
...wish you like this 1 !