Too great a sinner to come to God? Do you feel that God won’t love you because you are not “perfect”? Or that He could never use you because you are not good enough? Don’t feel slighted; you’re in good company…….

Moses stuttered

David’s armor didn’t fit

John Mark was rejected by Paul

Hosea’s wife was a prostitute

Amos’ only training was in the school of fig-tree pruning

Jacob was a liar

David had an affair

Solomon was too rich

Abraham was too old

David was too young

Timothy had ulcers

Peter was afraid of death

Lazarus was dead!

John was self-righteous

Jesus was too poor

Naomi was a widow

Paul was a murderer. So was Moses.

Jonah ran from God

Miriam was a gossip

Gideon and Thomas both doubted

Jeremiah was depressed and suicidal

Elijah was burned out

John the Baptist was a loudmouth

Martha was a worrywart

Mary was lazy

Samson had long hair

Noah got drunk

Did I mention that Moses had a short fuse?

So did Peter, Paul – well, lots of folks did.

But God doesn’t require a job interview. He doesn’t hire and fire like most bosses, because He’s more our Dad than our Boss. He doesn’t look at financial gain or loss. He’s not prejudiced or partial, not judging, grudging, sassy or brassy, not deaf to our cry, not blind to our need.

As much as we try, God’s gifts are free. We could do wonderful things for wonderful people and still not be …… wonderful.

Satan says, “You’re not worthy.”

Jesus says, “So what, I AM”

Satan looks back and sees our mistakes.

God looks back and see the cross.

He doesn’t calculate what you did in ’78. It’s not even on the record. Sure, there are lots of reasons why God shouldn’t want us. But if we are hopelessly in love with Him, if we hunger for Him more than our next breath, He’ll use us in spite of who we are, where we’ve been, or what we look like.

Step out of your limitations into the illimitable nature of who God is.

Please Read all the way to the bottom: If you will take the time to read these. I promise you'll come away with an enlightened perspective. The subjects covered affect us all on a daily basis:

They're written by Andy Rooney , a man who has the gift of saying so much with so few words. Enjoy.......

I've learned.... That the best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly person.

I've learned.... That when you're in love, it shows.

I've learned.... That just one person saying to me, 'You've made my day!' makes my day.

I've learned.... That having a child fall asleep in your arms is one of the most peaceful feelings in the world.

I've learned.... That being kind is more important than being right.

I've learned.... That you should never say no to a gift from a child.

I've learned.... That I can always pray for someone when I don't have the strength to help him in some other way.

I've learned.... That no matter how serious your life requires you to be, everyone needs a friend to act goofy with.

I've learned.... That sometimes all a person needs is a hand to hold and a heart to understand.

I've learned.... That simple walks with my father around the block on summer nights when I was a child did wonders for me as an adult.

I've learned.... That life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes.

I've learned.... That we should be glad God doesn't give us everything we ask for.

I've learned.... That money doesn't buy class.

I've learned.... That it's those small daily happenings that make life so spectacular.

I've learned... That under everyone's hard shell is someone who wants to be appreciated and loved.

I've learned.... That to ignore the facts does not change the facts.

I 've learned.... That when you plan to get even with someone, you are only letting that person continue to hurt you.

I've learned.... That love, not time, heals all wounds.

I've learned.... That the easiest way for me to grow as a person is to surround myself with people smarter than I am.

I've learned... That everyone you meet deserves to be greeted with a smile.

I've learned.... That no one is perfect until you fall in love with them.

I've learned... That life is tough, but I'm tougher.

I've learned.... That opportunities are never lost, someone will take the ones you miss.

I've learned.... That when you harbor bitterness, happiness will dock elsewhere.

I've learned.... That I wish I could have told my Mom that I love her one more time before she passed away.

I've learned.... That one should keep his words both soft and tender, because tomorrow he may have to eat them.

I've learned.... That a smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks.

I've learned.... That when your newly born grandchild holds your little finger in his little fist, that you're hooked for life.

I've learned.... That everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you're climbing it.

I've learned.... That the less time I have to work with, the more things I get done.

To all of you.... Make sure you read all the way down to the last sentence.

It's National Friendship Week. Show your friends how much you care. Send this to everyone you consider a FRIEND, even if it means sending it back to the person who sent it to you. If it comes back to you, then you'll know you have a circle of friends. HAPPY FRIENDSHIP WEEK TO YOU!!!!!! YOU ARE MY FRIEND AND I AM HONORED! Now send this to every friend you have!! And to your family. This was sent to me by a friend.

Here's a mini video for you to watch of our trip to Oman.
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From now on all pesonal / family news will be reported on my Facebook so, if you know me, and want to know what we're up to, find me on Facebook and add me as your friend.
Sharon x

Annie had an excellent school report and Joseph passed his grade 3 guitar exam with 82.5% a merit. We are so proud of them both!

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Recently Joseph won the bronze medal in the inter-schools primary swimming competition and also came first in all but one of his races in sports day.
Annie has made the ‘1000 Club’ in school and also won a ‘Glan Lloyd Award’ for services to the school community (namely raising funds for year seven).
We are so proud of them both.