031911

(Joseph Parker) There is a broken heart in every pew. Preach to the sorrowing and you will never lack for a congregation

(Swindoll) Sorrow and her grim family of sighs may drop by for a visit, but they won't stay long when they realize faith got there first... and doesn't plan on leaving

(Swindoll) Those who flex with the times, refuse to be rigid,resist the mold, and reject the rut-those are the souls distinctively used by God. To them chnage is a challenge, a fresh breeze that blows through the room of routimne and blows away the stale air of sameness.

(Swindoll,commenting on  reactions to the doctrine of the Second Coming of Christ) Critics have denied it, cynics have laughed at it, scholars have ignored it, liberals have explained it away, and fanatics have perverted it

The Message paraphrase of Mt. 7:15-20) Beware of false preachers who smile a lot, dripping with practiced sincerity. Chances are they are out to rip you off some way or other.Don't be impressed with charisma;look for character. Who preachers are is the main thing, not what they say. A genuine leader will never exploit your emotions or your pocketbook .