The Eclectic Company: There Was a Little Commotion in our Stable

* "Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon!"

* "Those who throw dirt only lose ground."

* "I totally take back all those times I didn't want to nap when I was younger."

* "The road to success is always under construction."

* "I fish, therefore I lie."

* "Dear Algebra, stop asking us to find your X, she's not coming back and I know Y."

* "Teamwork means never having to take all the blame."

* "I barely survived yesterday and now it's already today!"

* "Do you call Santa's helpers subordinate clauses?"

* "So, how many days DID it take to build Rome?"

* "Cancel my subscription, I'm tired of your issues."

* "Today is the tomorrow we worried about yesterday."

* "Don't sweat petty things . . . or pet sweaty things"

* "Two wrongs are only the beginning"

* "Worrying works. 90% of the things I worry about never happen."

* "I finally got my head together, and now my body is falling apart."

* "When I'm finally holding all the cards, why does everyone decide to play chess?"

* "Legend: A lie that has the dignity of age."

* "A diamond is forever: The payments are longer."

* "When in doubt, mumble: When in trouble, delegate: When in charge, ponder."

* "I don't have an attitude; I have a personality you can't handle."

* "When I want your opinion, I'll give it to you!"

* "It is better to understand a little than to misunderstand a lot."

* "An eye for an eye leaves the world blind."

* "Sports do not build character, they reveal it!"

* "Dust is a protective coating for fine furniture"

* "I'm in shape - round IS a shape."

* "Money talks, but all mine says is "good-bye."

* "If a pig loses its voice, is it disgruntled?"

* "Love is blind but marriage is a real eye-opener!"

* "A dog has an owner. A cat has a staff"

* "I'd like to have more self-esteem, but I don't deserve it!"

* "Red meat is not bad for you. Fuzzy green meat is."

* "Nothing is fool proof to a talented fool."

* "Bacteria - the back door of a cafeteria."

* "Nostalgia isn't what it used to be."

* "Stressed spelled backwards is desserts."

* "As I said before, I never repeat myself."

* "Corduroy pillows: they're making headlines!"

* "Young at heart, slightly older in other places."

* "(I'm) proof that evolution can go in reverse"

* "My reality check bounced"

* "If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn?"

* "I hate people who steal my ideas before I think of them."

* "I was uncool before uncool was cool."

* "Middle age: When your age starts to show around your middle"

* "Do not disturb, I'm already disturbed."

* "If an open door is ajar, is an open jar adoor?"

* "March Madness takes its toll. Please have exact change."

* "Telepath Wanted: You know where to apply!"

* "The information went data way"

* "I'm bilingual - I speak English and SMACK!"

* "Mental floss prevents moral decay."

* "Why use a big word when a diminutive one will do?"

* "Why is abbreviation such a long word?"

* "I can see clearly now, the brain is gone."

* "Every morning is the dawn of a new error"

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Quotes of Note

You're born a male but you have to CHOOSE to be a man" - Herm Edwards

"I mourn the loss of thousands of precious lives, but I will not rejoice in the death of one, not even an enemy. Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that" - Unknown

"They err who think Santa Clause comes down through the chimney; he really enters through the heart." - Mrs. Paul M. Ell

"Thankfully, our true roots are in heritage and not things. I just need to keep reminding myself that things are only reminders of heritage." - Keetha Broyles, June 21, 2010

"Tears lubricate the soul." - from "Finding Buck McHenry"

"Somehow you must come to understand that God is love, that love is the proof of God, and forgiveness is the proof of love." - The Priest in "Levi's Will" by W. Dale Cramer

"The truth about a man is in what he does, not what he says." - W. Dale Cramer in "Levi's Will"

"Fairy Tales are more than true; not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten." - G. K. Chesterton

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Sunday, December 13, 2009

There Was a Little Commotion in our Stable

There was a little commotion in our stable at church this morning.

Toddlers were playing the parts of Mary, Joseph, angels and shepherds.

One little shepherd didn't know his place and wanted to be near Jesus. He left the other shepherds and walked right into the stable, behind the manger, right between Mary and Joseph.

I hate to report that Mary and Joseph, in typical toddler fashion, began to push and shove that little shepherd toward his "place." The teacher lent a tender hand, helping the shepherd back into position and peace was restored.

I couldn't help but wonder how often I have acted like a toddler and tried to "push" a shepherd back into his place when what he really needed was to get near Jesus.

I need the tender hand of the Teacher to lead me back to my place, restoring love and peace.
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15 comments:

Debby@Just Breathe said...: What a sweet story. Sometimes we just need to be closer to Jesus.; December 13, 2009 at 2:30 PM
I can't find my blog said...: oh my goodness. what a sweet-and humbling! message. you are so right. *sigh*; December 13, 2009 at 3:51 PM
Betty Jo said...: Hi Sweetie, I've lost touch with so many over the last few months. I hope to be back to blogland on a weekly basis after the new year. I've missed you!! ♥; December 13, 2009 at 4:29 PM
Tootsie said...: oh how cute that must have been to see!!!; December 13, 2009 at 5:46 PM
Lynn said...: The best thing about the church and school programs is the kinders!; December 13, 2009 at 8:12 PM
Connie N. said...: What a touching reminder...love your post! And bless that teacher!; December 13, 2009 at 8:45 PM
Unknown said...: Wonderful--isn't it awesome when God gives us messages when we might least expect it!; December 13, 2009 at 9:29 PM
Kristin - The Goat said...: I'm sorry, I was one of the ones pushing the shepherd :) You're right, the hand of the teacher was all I needed.; December 13, 2009 at 10:14 PM
Anonymous said...: What a sweet and precious story- out of the mouth- or pushes of babes!

blessings
mary; December 14, 2009 at 12:35 AM
Keri said...: I love this, Mom.; December 14, 2009 at 8:21 PM
kyooty said...: very nicely said, not that you aren't near Jesus but how you said it.; December 14, 2009 at 9:43 PM
Leigh of Tales from Bloggeritaville said...: LOve this story!; December 15, 2009 at 8:01 AM
sanjeet said...: . what a sweet-and humbling! message. you are so right. *sigh*

Work from home India; December 15, 2009 at 8:30 AM
Laura @ the shorehouse. said...: And a cute headline, too. :-); December 16, 2009 at 7:40 PM
dana said...: You need to publish this thoughtful writing , Keetha. We all need the reminder. Dana; December 19, 2009 at 9:09 AM