May 2016

 A MOTHER’S BEATITUDES

Blessed is the mother who understands her child, for she shall
inherit a kingdom of memories.
 
Blessed is the mother who knows how to comfort, for she shall
possess a child’s devotion.
 
Blessed is the mother who guides by the path of righteousness,
for she shall be proud of her children.
 
Blessed is the mother who is never shocked, for she shall receive
and know confidence and security.
 
Blessed is the mother who teaches respect, for she shall be respected.
 
Blessed is the mother who emphasizes the good and minimizes
the bad, for her children shall follow her example.
 
Blessed is the mother who answers questions honestly, for she
shall always be trusted.
 
Blessed is the mother who treats her children as she would like
to be treated, for her home shall always be filled with happiness.

WHO REALLY BROKE DOWN THE WALLS OF JERICHO?

The pastor visited a class of boys one Sunday morning to find out what they
were learning during Sunday School.  “Who broke down the walls of Jericho?”
He asked.
 
“Not me, sir,” each boy replied.
 
“Is this typical of your class?”  The pastor asked the teacher.
 
“These are honest boys and I believe them,” the teacher replied.  I don’t believe
they would do a thing like that.”
 
Frustrated and discouraged, the pastor told the Sunday school director about
his visit to the class and the response of the boys and their teacher.
 
“Pastor, I have known that teacher and those boys for a long time,” the director
replied.  “If they said they didn’t do it, that’s good enough for me.
 
Next, the minister brought the matter before the official board of the church. 
They discussed it for two hours, then reported:  “Pastor, we see no need to get
upset about a little thing like this.  Let’s just pay for any damages involved, and
charge it to general church maintenance.”