A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....07-12,13-05....Ready ~ Set Tables ~ GO!

Billie

[The Mayor]

July 13, 2005

Good Question

Read:
Acts 16:16-34

"Sirs, what must I do to be saved?" So they said, "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved." —Acts 16:30-31

Bible In One Year: Isaiah 19-21

"Finding the right questions is as crucial as finding the right answers," says devotional writer Henri Nouwen. Yet how easy it is to run ahead of God's Spirit as we talk to unbelievers about Christ, giving pre-packaged answers before we listen to their questions.

This tendency was highlighted several years ago when someone scrawled the words "Christ is the answer!" on the side of a building. A cynical passerby added these words: "What is the question?"

Paul and Silas, thrown into prison for the gospel's sake, provoked a deep spiritual question in the heart of their jailer. This question was raised not because they had preached a three-point sermon at him but because they prayed and sang hymns to God. When an earthquake opened the prison doors and broke their chains, the jailer was about to kill himself, fearing that he would be put to death if his prisoners escaped. But Paul and Silas stopped him by choosing to stay in prison for his sake. At this he cried out, "Sirs, what must I do to be saved?" (Acts 16:30).

Today, as then, the Spirit will create the right questions in people's hearts and make them ready for the right answer—Jesus Christ. —Joanie Yoder

Tell the sweet story of Christ and His love,
Tell of His power to forgive;
Others will trust Him if only you prove
True, every moment you live. —Wilson
© Renewal 1952, The Rodeheaver Co.

Christians worth their salt make others thirsty for the water of life.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
How Can I Share My Faith Without An Argument?
Knowing God Through Acts

[The Mayor]

Turn not aside, discouraged one, Stir up your gift, pursue your goal,

In God's own time you'll see Him work, He'll give you hope and lift your soul

[Gabz]

Good morning, your Honor!

[alwaysconservative]

Very cute! I'll have to share this one!

[The Mayor]

[The Mayor]

Hi ya Gabz, how are you feeling?

[Gabz]

Unfortunatley I'm in a good deal of pain this morning - I lost my balance on the crutches last night and bnanged the you-know-what out of my ankle. The good news is that I'm on my way to the orthopodedist to get a real cast put on it.

This half-cast/splint thing I've got on, while giving the ankle support and stability, does not keep it entirely immobile.

[Texagirl4W]

Nice looking picture, Mr. Mayor. You have posted some fine things this morning, as usual. Good day to all of you.

[The Mayor]

OUCH!

we always seem to whack what is hurt over and over.

[The Mayor]

Thank you..

Have a great day yourself.

[DollyCali]

oh dear! take care of yourself. didn't know you had a broken ankle. That must be very painful! keep us posted

[DollyCali]

wow! two different posts with two different tables. and your sons are adorable.. Takes after their dad huh????

[DollyCali]

Petula Pink Piggie says : "Ir ia important you eat FRENCH FRIES not ham on Easter."

[The Mayor]

Billies tables...

My kids are a little bigger now.
They also look like my beautiful wife Jul..

We make good kids together.

[tuliptree76]

Especially Easter, I love HAM! : )

Yum! I like ham too. But I think a wolf would like ham even more. Reminds me of the Three Little Pigs. ;-)

[tuliptree76]

Good morning, Amy. :-)

[tuliptree76]

I hope you feel better soon!

[Pippin]

Hi Billie!

I'm on my break

I was going to get online yesterday btu FR was so slow and even though I got off work at 2:30 I didn't get home till 5:00!

I'm P'D off!

Oh! Well!

I'm heeeeere!

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Good morning Billie. I am still looking for a pretty graphic to put in the other table. Thanks for all your help and this is really fun.

[Billie]

Ah, that is terrific! In other words, you are *wonderful*! :) I love it - and looks great the way you "Billie'd" it up. I just smile every time I see all of you doing all these neat, colorful, pretty posts!