When I was a little girl, my mom liked to make breakfast food for dinner every now and then. And I remember one night in particular when she had made breakfast after a long, hard day at work. On that evening so long ago, my mom placed a plate of eggs, sausage, and extremely burned toast in front of my dad.
I remember waiting to see if anyone noticed! Yet all my dad did was reach for his toast, smile at my mom, and ask me how my day was at school. I don't remember what I told him that night, but I do remember watching him smear butter and jelly on that toast and eat every bite!
When I got up from the table that evening, I remember hearing my mom apologize to my dad for burning the toast. And I'll never forget what he said: 'Baby, I love burned toast.'
Later that night, I went to kiss daddy good night and I asked him if He really liked his toast burned. He wrapped me in his arms and said, 'Debbie, your Momma put in a hard day at work today and she's real tired. And besides-a little burnt toast never hurt anyone! You know, life is full of imperfect things.....and imperfect people. I'm not the best housekeeper or cook. '
What I've learned over the years is that learning to accept each other's faults - and choosing to celebrate each other's differences - is the one of the most important keys to creating a healthy, growing, and lasting relationship.
And that's my prayer for you today. That you will learn to take the good, the bad, and the ugly parts of your life and lay them at the feet of GOD. Because in the end, He's the only One who will be able to give you a relationship where burnt toast isn't a deal-breaker!
We could extend this to any relationship in fact - as understanding is the base of any relationship, be it a husband-wife or parent-child or friendship!!
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
ACCEPTING: Embracing Imperfection
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Friday, May 22, 2009
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT - Church Temporary Re-location!
Due to the severe weather today, 21st May 2009, strong winds ripped the roof off and destroy the ceilings of our Church building. The building is considered unsafe for use by the Emergency Authority.
Because of this safety hazard, please note these important changes for the temporary service location.
TNT(Friday) service
Lv 2, 447 Hay St, Perth (GO Kids Building)
Time: As Normal
H2O (Saturday) and Sunday Celebration (Sunday)
Kings Hotel, 517 Hay Street, Perth
H2O - Andrew Room
Sunday Celebration - William Room
Time: As Normal
Let others know and keep excited for God. Treat this as a mini-retreat :)
Blessings,
Site Manager
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Thursday, March 5, 2009
H2O Youth Service - Online Survey
An online survey has just been published. To participate please click here.
The purpose of this is to get feedbacks from people in the H2O youth service. The results will be used to improve our performance so it may better answer your needs. Your identity will be kept anonymous.
Survey will be closed by 15 March 2009. Please forward and get as many people in IFC to fill this out.
Thank you and God bless. :)
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Sunday, February 22, 2009
FREAKY FACTOR 3 and the Treasure of Life - Camp
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Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
This is my bible.. I am what it says I am
We read the confession every week. But do you really know who you are?
See below about what the bible tells who you are:
I am God's child (John 1:12)
I am Christ's friend (John 15:15 )
I am united with the Lord (1 Cor. 6:17)
I am bought with a price (1 Cor 6:19-20)
I am a saint (set apart for God). (Eph. 1:1)
I am a personal witness of Christ. (Acts 1:8)
I am the salt & light of the earth (Matt 5:13-14)
I am a member of the body of Christ (1 Cor 12:27)
I am free forever from condemnation ( Rom. 8: 1-2)
I am a citizen of Heaven. I am significant (Phil 3:20)
I am free from any charge against me (Rom. 8:31 -34)
I am a minister of reconciliation for God (2 Cor 5:17-21)
I have access to God through the Holy Spirit (Eph. 2:18)
I am seated with Christ in the heavenly realms (Eph. 2:6)
I cannot be separated from the love of God (Rom 8:35-39)
I am established, anointed, sealed by God (2 Cor 1:21-22)
I am assured all things work together for good (Rom. 8:28)
I have been chosen and appointed to bear fruit (John 15:16)
I may approach God with freedom and confidence (Eph. 3: 12)
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me (Phil. 4:13)
I am the branch of the true vine, a channel of His life (John 15: 1-5)
I am God's temple (1 Cor. 3: 16 ).
I am complete in Christ (Col. 2: 10)
I am hidden with Christ in God (Col. 3:3).
I have been justified (Romans 5:1)
I am God's co-worker (1 Cor. 3:9; 2 Cor 6:1).
I am God's workmanship (Eph. 2:10)
I am confident that the good works God has begun in me will be perfected. (Phil. 1:5)
I have been redeemed and forgiven ( Col 1:14).
I have been adopted as God's child (Eph 1:5)
I belong to God. Now we know who we are! :)
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Friday, November 21, 2008
H2O Christmas - Saturday, 29 Nov 08
Join in the celebration of Christmas with H2O next week:
Saturday, 29 November 2008
Start 5 PM - finish
You MUST bring a minimal present of $10 worth, wrapped with a newspaper - for presents exchange party.
Plenty of surprises await you in this event. So don't miss it out.
Have a good Christmas!
H2O H2O H2O!
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