Faithbites
'Empowering lives.Building Society'Poster on Church notice board.

'Real manners flow from love, not superiority.'

Eva McIntyr!. Vicar of Stourport, Worcs.

''Religion' should be advisory, not supervisory.'

Canon Andrew White.Anglican'V)car' of Baghdad.

A snooker definition of Faith? 'When they play a shot to nothing, they play a shot to 3omething!' ( Faith is the substance of things hoped for, of things not seen.')

Commentator. World snooker cham0ionships at the Crucible.2008
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The values y/u give your children now are worth more than the valuables that you leave them later on.

Daybrook Baptist Clurch notice board
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A thought for Hope 2008.8p> 'May Hope keep you alert, alive, trusting, watchful, focuss!d, faithful, patient, open to new opportunities and possibiliti!s, but above all, in Christ, may Hope keep you joyful'.

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'Will your resolutions disappear as quickly !s the Ashes?' January 2007

( Maurice Turner. Sherwood Metho ist Church notice board after England's defeat against Australi! at cricket.)

'If you're still in it, you can win it.'l (comment at the World Snooker Championships 2006)

An examp(e of perseverance. 'I'm the underdog. Nobody's expecting me to win this match - except me!'(Graeme Dott playing Ronnie O#sullivan in the snooker semi-finals. Dott eventually went on to win the finals.

'In a growing church I know, they ALL pray 2egularly in prayer meetings, and don't leave it to the so calle` 'spiritual' people.'

Jane Lewis Local Preacher, (preaching at the circuit Service held at Phoenix Farm. 30/04.06.)

'All these activities are subject to the will of God(printed at the bottom of recent Christadelphian literatu6e.)

The Gospel is not only about Jesus who lived and d)ed, but about one who died and lives.

'The Christ)an life is a pilgrimage, not a grim passage.' Daybrook Baptist Church notice board.

'Pray everyday for the everyday.' Revd. Andrew Letby - Industrial Chaplain, Newcastle Distri#t.

Wanted. 200,000 security guards - by Scot Rail.

Faith is not opposed to doubt. What it is opposed to is the shallow certainty that what we understand is all there is.

Chief Rabbi Jonathan Sacks in 'elebrating Life.'

Show me a Bible that's falling apart$and I'll show you someone who isn't.

Submitted by Dav)d Nix - from Burton Joyce Church Notice board.

Love is an act of endless forgiveness. Peter Ustinov.

Cou2age is fear that has said its prayers.

(source unknown )- used by preacher, The Revd. Mark Dunn-Wilson, at Rob Cotton's farewell service at Mapperley Methodist Church.)

'D+n't make the mistake of making yesterday take up too much of to ay.'Salem Smallthorne Methodist Church.

'If we have time to pray, God will have time to listen' Arnold Baptist C(urch N.Board.

Think God for Sunday Church Notice Boa6d. St. Peter's Wootton Wawen, Warwickshire. 'The Saxon Sanctuar=.'

The mayor of Bethlehem says "I remain an optimist." To have hope when things look hopeless is not far removed fro) Resurrection Hope.

'Rekindle hope with the spark of encouragement.

Daybrook Baptist Church notice board.8/h5>

'Don't give up 'giving up.'

anti-smoking camtaign.

'God does not take away our trials, or carry 5s over them, but strengthens us through them.'

Calverton$Methodist Church Notice Board.

'Feed your faith,starve your doubts.' Arnold Baptist Church Notice Board.

'The (local) Church only has as much love as the person on the 'edge of things' feels.'( Dorothy Robinson preaching on 15th of February (Valentine's Sunday) Mapperley Methodist Church.

'Power is nothing without control.' (Pirelli advert.)The Spirit produces...self control.(Gal.5vs22).

'A good meeting? Say thanks for the text.'

Advert for Vodafone.

'God opened his heart to the world, when Jesus was born.'

Daybrook Baptist Church notice board.

Pray continually. God will fix it - if we don't damp down the Spirit.'

The Revd. Louise Grosberg. Prayer at Circuit meeting held at Phoenix Farm, Nottingham. 20.11.03.

'To us the duty, to others the use, to God the Glory'

Motto above the front door at The Old Rectory, Epworth, Lincolcnshire.

'There's no place like earth, help us to look after it.'(friends of the earth poster.)-cf. Psalm 24 vs 1. 'The earth is the Lord's and all that is in it.'

The need for 'A round tuit.'

'I would be unstoppable if I could just get started.'

(words on a fridge key magnet)

'Don't worry about tomorrow,God is already there.'

(Methodist Church Notice Board Annesley Woodhouse.)

'In Jazz, there IS a common theme. the musicians all have a part to play, they naturally know when to come in. This is also true of the the true church - we all have to learn how to play together.' (the unity of the Spirit?) Judith - District Training Officer Nottingham and Derby District.

'The price of love is perpetual vigilance.'

(Tim Lott.'The love Secrets of Don Juan'.)

'But we have this treasure in clay jars, so that it may be made clear that this extraordinary power belongs to God and does not come from us.'

2Corinthians 4 vs 7. Theme for Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2003.
Prayer can seriously affect your life-style - for Good.

'In this new millennium, let us prepare ourselves to influence a million people - through Prayer and Action, through love and Faith. In the name of Jesus.'DM.

'I believe, therefore I am.' (- with apologies to Descartes!)

'Complain about getting old? It's not a gift given to everyone.'
Notice board, Daybrook Baptist Church Nottingham.
Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me,'
(words from well-known piece sung by The Lace City Singers, at their Sept.11th. 'Peace concert.2002.)
'God uses flawed people' David Shepherd, the former Bishop of Liverpool speaking of the evangelist who was preaching when he had his conversion experience.
Guardian article G2. 24.10.02.

'Forgiveness shows that we are willing to change, reconciliation shows that we have.'

Daybrook Baptist Church notice board. Nottingham.

'Let us learn the art of being thankful.'
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'Anger is not a good motive. Passion and sympathy are better. They allow for the reader's response.' Antonia Fraser, writer.Guardian Review 14.08.02

' Filled with compassion, Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man.' (St.Mark 1vs.41.)

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'Love always perseveres' reads the New International Version...., 'Love never gives up,' says the Good News Bible..... 'There is nothing love cannot face' - reads the Revised English Bible..... 'Love is always ready to endure whatever comes,' says the Jerusalem Bible...., and of course we also have the traditional words of the Authorized. 'Love never faileth.' How important love is!
Sometimes we need to 'go out' and 'sow the seed' so that there may be a harvest, at other times we need to 'prune',and 'cut back' so that we may in time pluck a richer harvest of fruit.Lord, help us to see the importance of both.

'Networking' as we use the word today, is part of 'casting out the net' - may it always be a net that God can use for good.

'The Venerable Bede lived in an industrial power house - of prayer and devotion. Read Bede!'

'God's timing is perfect!'Dee Roberts preaching at Mapperley Methodist Church.11.08.02.

Don't try and anticipate how God is going to bless you.

Keep an open mind, and you may well be exceptionally surprised at the result.

Every day is made up of hundreds of decisions - what to eat, what to wear, where to go, what to do. what to keep, what to throw away, what to say, what to reply. Some of them are instant decisions, others are given after a great deal of thought, but don't worry about them. Jesus tells us that 'the birds' aren't concerned,'yet Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.'

"Hope is the fuel of progress and fear is the prison in which you put yourself"

Tony Benn

Why should we care for our planet?

Because it is the place which God has created to be cherished and husbanded by his human family as the theatre of his glory; because God delights in it and has created human beings to share his delight.....
Lesslie Newbigin

When under pressure, never do today what you can truly put off till tomorrow. 'Each day has concerns enough of its own.'

Sometimes, I miss being myself. Sometimes, to be spiritual is to say, 'I need to be with myself and God.' After that we can really help others.

'Man is only fitfully committed to the rational - to thinking, seeing, learning, knowing. Believing is what he's really proud of.'

(Martin Amis- Guardian review p.4.June 2002.)

God's answer to the 11th of September?.. The 25th of December.

'To risk is to loose your footing for a while. Not to risk is to loose your life!' S.Kierkegaard

'Lord, help me to live one day at a time.'

'The distant scene? One step enough for me.'(John Henry Newman)

"How to defeat terrorism? Don't be terrorised. Don't let fear rule your life. Even if you are scared." (Salman Rushdie in Guardian)

" There is no fear in love; perfect love drives out all fear." (1.John 4vs.18.

'What do we expect from our leaders?'

'Integrity, honesty,humility, godliness and prayerfulness'

Shetland Methodist Synod.Autumn 2001
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'We're never to old to make mistakes. We're never to old to be forgiven.'

'What we become is our gift to God' - 'worship, service, obedience, love, prayer, forgiveness, honour, faithfulness,praise.'

'What we are is God's gift to us' - 'kindness, love,gentleness,peace, self control, healing, goodness patience, hope joy.'

Words on two banners displayed in Arnold Methodist Church.Nottingham

'Faith is simply prayer.'
Martin Luther.

'May you feast with thanksgiving,come with joy,greet with love, and know His peace.'

Words on a Christmas card discovered by Sr.Brenda Stephenson.

There's no future without forgiveness.(Title of new book by Desmond Tutu.)

'Souls healed here.' Poster outside St.Peter's Church in the centre of Derby.

Words inscribed on a cross.' God loves you, so do I.'

"May love litter your life with blessings"(source unknown.)

'Get in Shape for 2000'.... 'Here I am, Jesus is changing me.'

Two notices, side by side on Mapperley Church notice board.The first for aerobics, the second, advertising a talk by the Minister.

'In the middle of all our failures, Christ is quietly preparing us for another start.'

-DM.prayer12 thought. July 2000
'Be thankful to God and The World for every day.'

(Tr.of) words inscribed on wayside 'cappella' candle in See, Austrian Tirol. July 2000

'A period of prayer and reflection can make even the most hectic of situations a little more manageable' Bishop of Southwell (See Round May 2000 in 'Looking,listening, learning.' May 2000)

"Happiness is not reaching your goal. Happiness is being on the way."

Ingvar Kamprad.Founder of IKEA.
'O Happy band of pilgrims,If onward ye will tread, With Jesus as your Fellow,To Jesus as your Head.'John.M.Neale.1818-66.

What is the most important lesson life has taught you?

Never to give up, hang on by your teeth.

Trevor Baylis inventor of 'clockwork radio' for use in Africa.

Words of Jesus. 'He that endures to the end will be saved.'(St. Matthew 10.vs 22.)

'We're open every Sunday' - Methodist Church in Endon, The Potteries.

Light a candle to start a new dawn, Let it be like a prayer, And together we'll shine. In a moment of time ,we can share.
Sung at the Millennium 'Songs of Praise' at the Cardiff Stadium.

'Take no thought for tomorrow -today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday.' John Preston preaching at Mapperley. May 2000

'The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price'- poster in local cycle shop.

"When the skies are dark, the light shines more brightly."

The new Archbishop of Westminster at his installation March 22nd 2000.
'The art of success is to go into an area where there is no competition.'says Professor Lord Robert Winston. Each one of us are different. We are unique in the things that we are able to do.'Neglect not the gift that is within you' says St. Paul to Timothy.
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'God says to you, you are not alone. Get on with the work I have called you to do wherever you are.'The Revd. Geoffrey Clarke, Chairman of the Nottingham District. Preaching at Mapperley,5th March 2000.

'All of life is prayer.' Revd.Sylvia Griffiths.Preaching at St. Martins, Nottingham, 5th March.

Consideration for others. 'If you enjoy ice cream,or fish and chips, or fast foods, or 'take aways': remember that other passengers on this bus may not share your tastes. Please wait until you have left the bus before eating your snacks etc. Please keep this bus tidy. Take your empty cans, bottles, wraps etc with you when you leave.' - Nottingham City Transport.

Jesus - God behind the Millennium.

prayer12/Feb.2000
'It's only a short trip from beer to eternity - don't drink and drive.' (Poster on the side of a Nottingham Bus.)

For the new year.' Let stumbling blocks become your stepping stones, and remember, God's grace is enough for you.'

Joan Seakins, preaching at Raleigh Road United Church Richmond,Surrey on 9th January, 2000
'Seek peace and pursue it' means strive for peace with all your heart and 'chase after it!'(Psalm 34vs14)

'I have always been punctual, polite and I have learn't all the time.' Sir John Gielgud, 95 year old actor. Interviewed by Jeremy Paxman Dec.1st 1999 on BBC2 Newsnight.

A prayer a day keeps the blues away Headline in 'The Times - late November 1999.

'Love changes everything' said the song. 'Prayer changes things' says the old bedside motto.' Are love and prayer the same?

"Say 'no' to the millennium. Celebrate the here and now." Protest sticker on walls at University of Derby.

'A pleasant smile is attractive, welcoming, and enhances the appearance of your face. Let us help you smile all day and every day.'

Paulington Square Dental practice.Advert on Nottingham bus.13/06/98

'When you come to temptation, turn toThe Right. Calendar motto

'The greatest gift that God has given me, is me.'(source unknown.)

19.10.99

'Well suited for the Millennium'?'Advert' for Moss Bros... 'Let Holy Charity, My outward vesture be' Bianco Da Siena

In the St.Albans Abbey 'whose who' photographs, there are pictures of people like the Dean, and Canon in Residence, and 'the Head Virger', but now there is also one'George Mascall, Abbey Watcher.' George has been around the building for many years - willingly helping, as well as chatting to all kinds of people. How important it is to recognise the role of those who practise watchful care in the life of the church.

28.08.99

'I need to understand that Failure is an event, not a person, that yesterday did not really end last night: and failure isn't fatal, because I only fail if I quit.'(Quote from a successful business management book.) Jesus says ' He who endures to the end will be saved.'

(Matthew 10 vs 22)

'Don't let them get you down' read a headline in The Guardian newspaper.'A critic' said Kenneth Tynan' is a man who knows the way, but can't drive the car.'

'Nothing can eclipse The Son' Poster at Baptist Church in Nottingham during August.

'Lord, I have time' Michael Quoist.

" Even prayers can come by email"(Bible Societies magazine 'Transmission.')

There is that 'gifted person' and you've done all you can to gain their support for the work you are doing. 'They don't want to come! Don't lose your peace: it's because they are not needed.' Josemaria Escriva in The Way.p212

'As a town centre Christian Church worshipping God, in the power of the Holy Spirit, we are committed to encouraging everyones spiritual growth, meeting the needs of the whole community and sharing the GOOD NEWS of Jesus.- A church mission statement in Nottingham.

'The best is yet to be.' Favourite saying of the late Bert Bissell (from Browning's 'Rabbi Ben Ezra'.)

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'Keep right on to the end of the road,Keep right on to the end.

Tho' the way be long, let your heart be strong, Keep right on round the bend.

Tho' you're tired and weary,Still journey on. Till you come to your happy abode,

Where all you love you've been dreaming of:Will be there at the end of the road.'

Sir Harry Lauder

  • 'What he requires of us is this: to do what is just, to show constant love, and to live in humble fellowship with our God.' Micah ch 6.vs 8.(GNB)
  • 'Whilst we cannot add days to life, we really can add life to days.'Motto of Nottingham Hospice.
  • 'Many people miss such a lot because they do not look up enough.' Guide on sight seeing shuttle bus touring Cheltenham.
  • 'If in doubt what to pray about - simply say Prayer at Twelve. Then present even your wandering thoughts to God.'
  • 'Whenever you pray, it's always near to 12 o'clock for someone else in the world who has a special need.'
  • 'Don't put off till tomorrow what you ought to do today; but don't crowd into today, what you ought to do tomorrow." Each day has troubles of its own" says Jesus. Each day also has a task of its own.'
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