June 29, 2014

Habits Shape Your Character Article By: Neil Richey (neilrichey.com)

In the Register and Tribune Syndicate, Frank Clark writes:

Years ago when the western U.S. was being settled, roads were often just wagon tracks. These rough trails posed serious problems for those who journeyed on them. On one of these winding paths was posted a sign which read: "Avoid this rut or you'll be in it for the next 25 miles!"

I remember hearing that from a thought you have an action, from an action comes a habit, from the habit comes a character, and from the character is a destiny. What are some of the habits that you have that are currently shaping your character and ultimately leading you to a certain destiny?

What about your words? Words show what's in a person's heart. Does your speech indicate a heart of purity, mercy, kindness, love, and holiness? Or, are your words vulgar, constantly critical, hateful and ungodly? (See Mt. 12:36).

What about your body? When we think of bad habits, we often refer to things like smoking, drinking, and drugs. We often shy away from discussing poor eating habits and lack of physical activity, out of fear of offending. But the reality is, when we overeat and sit all day, we're not doing our body any favors. (See 1 Tm. 4:8; 1 Cor. 6:19).

What about your spirit? Are you engaging your soul in practices that will strengthen your Christian character? (See Acts 17:11; 1 Thes. 5:17; Acts 2:42-47).

Horace Mann said, "Habit is a cable; we weave a thread of it every day, and at last we cannot break it." Today, what threads will you weave that will shape who you will ultimately become and where you will eventually go?

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6/27 Greg & Angie Bayne

6/29 Judi Fraley

6/30 Fred Doyal

6/30 James & Melva Marsh

7/4 Jesse & Karen Teague

7/8 Jimmie Ann Brown

7/9 Marley McConathey

7/11 Dan & Addie McCarty

Keep Your Fork A woman was diagnosed with terminal illness and given three months to live. She asked her preacher to come by her house to discuss her funeral.

She told him which songs she wanted sung at the service, what scriptures to read, and what dress she wanted to be buried in. She also requested to be buried with her favorite Bible. As he prepared to leave, she suddenly remembered one more thing. “I have one more request,” she said excitedly.

“What’s that?” the preacher replied.

“This is very important,” she continued. “I want to be buried with a fork in my right hand.”

The preacher looked at her, not knowing quite what to say.

“That surprises you?” she asked.

“To be honest, I am puzzled,” he replied.

The woman explained, “In all my years of attending church fellowships and potluck dinners, I always remember that when the dishes were being cleared, someone would inevitably lean over and say, ‘Keep your fork.’ It was my favorite part, because I knew that meant something better was coming . . . like velvety chocolate cake or deep-dish apple pie. Something wonderful! So I want people to see me in that casket with a fork in my hand. When they ask you, ‘What’s with the fork?’ Then I want you to tell them, ‘She believed the best is yet to come.’”

“Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.” - Matthew 25:34

PRAYER REQUESTS

OUR SICK

Becky Young, surgery rescheduled for July

Burma Black, Lifecare Center, E. Ridge, Room 111

Leona Hale, now home

Lake Sisson, home, not doing well

Please remember our shut-ins in prayer.

FRIENDS & FAMILY

Joe Keith, Sylvia’s son-in-law

Darlene Perry, Norma Burney’s daughter

Cindy Uhler, Bill & Linda Uhler’s daughter

Louise Helton, friend of Burmah Teague

Evan Whittington, Alfred & Sue’s son-in-law

Kathy Shrophshire, Marlene Chaney’s daughter

Brice Reynolds, great-nephew of Frances Parden

Gloria Magnusson, friend of Jenny and Melanie

UPCOMING EVENTS June 29 Friends & Family Day @ Magby

Gap

July 6 First Sunday Fellowship Meal

July 7 Ladies’ Devotional Breakfast;

9 AM

July 13 Ice Cream Fellowship; after

evening service

July 19 Men’s Breakfast; 9 AM

July 19 Monthly Family Devo; 6 PM

July 21-24 VBS @ Chickamauga; 7-8:30 PM

July 27-30 Gospel Meeting @ Lookout Hall

w/Charles Cochran; 7 PM

Response

Sue Ann Woods requested the prayers of the church Sunday night. Please remember Sue Ann and encourage every opportunity.

Lesson NotesJune 29, 2014

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WHAT THIS LESSON IS NOT ABOUT• This lesson is not about being overweight/underweight.• This lesson is not about health problems associated with

unhealthy eating.• This lesson is not about the excuses we make to justify our

lack of self-control.WHAT THIS LESSON IS ABOUT• This lesson is about how we are stewards of our bodies

(Deut. 6:24; 1 Cor. 6:20; 1 Cor. 6:19; 1 Thess. 5:23; 3 Jn. 2).• This lesson is about how we are to glorify God in our bodies

(1 Cor. 9:24-27; 10:23-33).• This lesson is about how we sin when we replace God for

food (Ecc. 9:7; Ps. 16:5).WHY I MAY NEED THIS LESSON• Where do I turn when troubled (1 Cor. 7:5; Phil. 4:6-7)?• Is my life more than food, and my body more than clothing

(Mt. 6:25; 5:6)?• What is more important, food for my stomach or food for

my soul? Would I turn away as well (Jn. 6:27-66)?

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GET INVOLVED //going on this week

Today // Men’s Training Service 6 PM // Tuesday // Hospital Lunch Wednesday // Summer Series: Not Take Lord’s Name in Vain - Roger Com-stock

Lesson NotesJune 29, 2014

GET CONNECTED // chickamaugachurch.com // //

Online Visitor’s

Info

WHAT THIS LESSON IS NOT ABOUT• This lesson is not about being overweight/underweight.• This lesson is not about health problems associated with

unhealthy eating.• This lesson is not about the excuses we make to justify our

lack of self-control.WHAT THIS LESSON IS ABOUT• This lesson is about how we are stewards of our bodies

(Deut. 6:24; 1 Cor. 6:20; 1 Cor. 6:19; 1 Thess. 5:23; 3 Jn. 2).• This lesson is about how we are to glorify God in our bodies

(1 Cor. 9:24-27; 10:23-33).• This lesson is about how we sin when we replace God for

food (Ecc. 9:7; Ps. 16:5).WHY I MAY NEED THIS LESSON• Where do I turn when troubled (1 Cor. 7:5; Phil. 4:6-7)?• Is my life more than food, and my body more than clothing

(Mt. 6:25; 5:6)?• What is more important, food for my stomach or food for

my soul? Would I turn away as well (Jn. 6:27-66)?

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GET INVOLVED //going on this week

Today // Men’s Training Service 6 PM // Tuesday // Hospital Lunch Wednesday // Summer Series: Not Take Lord’s Name in Vain - Roger Com-stock

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