It’s a Matter of Perspective

Dear Crosswalkers,

Recently, I came across some great puns regarding romance.  At first, they were from the perspective of someone who has been hurt in a relationship.  But then there was added the perspective of someone who was optimistic about the relationship. The optimist is in italics.

What happens when you fall in love with:

A chef? (You get buttered up.)  Or, how about, “He spices up your life”?

A chauffeur? (You get taken for a ride.) Or, how about, “In his eyes, you take a back seat to no one”?

A gambler? (He cheats on you.)  Or, how about, “He bets his Heart on you”?

A telephone operator? (He gives you a phone-y line.) Or, how about, “You always have a special connection”?

A garbage collector? (He dumps you.)  Or, how about, “He refuses to let you go”?

A clockmaker? (He two-times you.)  Or, how about, “He always makes time for you”?

A pastry cook? (He desserts you.)  Or, how about, “He spends all his dough on you”?

A shoe salesman? (He walks all over you.) Or, how about, “Your sole is lifted up”?

An artist? (He gives you the brush.)  Or, how about, “He gives you a peaceful, easel feeling”?

A jogger? (He gives you the run-around.) Or, how about, “He’s there for you when you’re run down”?

I hope these were good for a few chuckles.  There is a lot in the Scriptures that require perspective.  For example, this week we will look at the faith of Noah.  From one perspective, the flood was the terrible judgment of God on a depraved human race.  From another perspective, it was a demonstration of God’s patience and love for all people and an awesome act of salvation for a man and his family who had discovered the grace of God.

This Sunday we will look at Noah’s faith, and be blessed with a new perspective of the power of faith in the face of adversity.  I hope to see you then!

In other Crosswalk news:

This week we are mailing out our mid year giving statements with a full description of our financial situation after 6 months of 2010.  When you receive your report, please join me in praying over our financial situation.
Sunday will be the last day to sign up for our Wild Wacky Sports Camp for Kids!  Please sign up your elementary age kids and grand-kids, and then join us in prayer that the Lord would honor this Crosswalk Outreach Event!
Some wanted to know the cost of the two facility projects we are hoping to complete this year.  Resurfacing our Gym floor will cost $12,000.00.  We are waiting on our second bid and will get a third bid before we are able to ascertain the cost of what is a more significant and immediate need:  the repair and sealing of our church parking lot.  I will keep you informed as more information comes available.  We praise God for our church family, and for generous people who care and share!!
Love in Jesus,

Pastor John Christie