Posts Tagged ‘Dr. Gayle Woods’
Mk 10:13-(16)
We sat at the kitchen table trying to play a board game with our friends. I was mildly irritated. The annoyance had been gradually building throughout the evening. Their little child was insisting that she be included in the game. We knew that she could not comprehend the rules or the concept of the game. Her parents struggled with the task of excluding her from our fun. They were doing their best to not hurt her feelings while at the same time insisting that she play with toys that were designed for her age group.
In another setting there was annoyance as well. The task oriented disciples wanted to screen the visitors that came to Jesus. Now, parents were insisting that Jesus see their little children, touch them, and bless them. Just as the disciples were about to exert their self-ordained authority as “Jesus Protectors” the Master spoke to say that He WANTED the little children to come to Him. In fact, He went on to say that unless we come to Him in the transparency and weakness of a little child we cannot have a relationship with Him. We strive for sophistication and strength when all along we need to realize our inadequacy and relinquish control of our lives to Him. We need to come to Jesus as “little children.”
Dr. Gayle Woods
Acts 11:19-24
Did you know that the strongest muscle in the body is the tongue? It’s true. You can believe it!
Did you know that reindeer eat moss because it contains a chemical that keeps their body fluids warm and acts like anti-freeze? It’s true. You can believe!
Did you know that the oldest playable musical instrument in the world is a 9,000 year old flute carved from a bird=s wing bone? It=s true. You can believe it!
Did you know that the Alaskan brown bears, can weigh as much as 1,700 pounds? It=s true. You can believe it!
Did you know that learning to stand, talk, and walk creates a web of connections in your head which cause your brain to gain two pounds in weight? It’s true. You can believe!
Did you know that ancient Egyptian embalmers wielding a tool much like a crochet hook, emptied the skull of their “mummy to be” by pulling clumps of brain matter out through the nostrils? It’s true. You can believe it!
Did you know that Jesus died on a cross to provide a means whereby you could be forgiven for your sinful acts and that if you believe on the Lord you can be saved? It’s true! You can believe it!
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.
Rom 10:9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
Dr. Gayle Woods
