Things I Have Heard
I prefer listening to talking and often find myself reaching for a pen to write down something funny, or wise, or thought provoking, that someone has said. Our kids, Peter and Brenda, both have a quick wit and could keep me supplied forever with quotes if only I could write fast enough!
Anyway, I thought it would be fun to start the week with a smile by sharing a few things I have heard, mostly said at meetings and closing with a quote from the book of Luke that makes me laugh every time I read it--God has the best humour.
"We are all "under the gun"--in a very positive way, as far as guns go."
“Is everybody in the right place? My father once went to Miami when he meant to go to New York. He thought the flight was rather long.” (I appreciated this since I once joined the wrong meeting, which quickly became apparent when introductions were made and everyone was from a different field of work to me)
“I assume we’re not here to maintain status quo.” (I think that just struck me as so exciting!)
Someone walked into her first meeting after having had a cataract operation. When asked her how she was she said, “I’ve got new eyes, it’s dazzlingly beautiful. I didn’t know what I wasn’t seeing!”
"Don't worry about the past--worry about the future." (Very encouraging)
A quote from Peter, our son, on the art of communication (Susan has trained him well): "If you're going down the conversation highway and you see that the destination isn't one you want, take an off-ramp."
Finally, this is Jesus speaking, after rising on the third day after being crucified and meeting two disciples on the road to Emmaus, who did not recognize him.
Luke 24:17-18 The Message (MSG)
by Eugene H. Peterson
17-18 He asked, "What's this you're discussing so intently as you walk along?"
They just stood there, long-faced, like they had lost their best friend. Then one of them, his name was Cleopas, said, "Are you the only one in Jerusalem who hasn't heard what's happened during the last few days?"
Anyway, I thought it would be fun to start the week with a smile by sharing a few things I have heard, mostly said at meetings and closing with a quote from the book of Luke that makes me laugh every time I read it--God has the best humour.
"We are all "under the gun"--in a very positive way, as far as guns go."
“Is everybody in the right place? My father once went to Miami when he meant to go to New York. He thought the flight was rather long.” (I appreciated this since I once joined the wrong meeting, which quickly became apparent when introductions were made and everyone was from a different field of work to me)
“I assume we’re not here to maintain status quo.” (I think that just struck me as so exciting!)
Someone walked into her first meeting after having had a cataract operation. When asked her how she was she said, “I’ve got new eyes, it’s dazzlingly beautiful. I didn’t know what I wasn’t seeing!”
"Don't worry about the past--worry about the future." (Very encouraging)
A quote from Peter, our son, on the art of communication (Susan has trained him well): "If you're going down the conversation highway and you see that the destination isn't one you want, take an off-ramp."
Finally, this is Jesus speaking, after rising on the third day after being crucified and meeting two disciples on the road to Emmaus, who did not recognize him.
Luke 24:17-18 The Message (MSG)
by Eugene H. Peterson
17-18 He asked, "What's this you're discussing so intently as you walk along?"
They just stood there, long-faced, like they had lost their best friend. Then one of them, his name was Cleopas, said, "Are you the only one in Jerusalem who hasn't heard what's happened during the last few days?"
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