HE IS COMING BACK!! – at Oklahoma, USA
I have posted this in the past, but time again for this Blessed Truth....
Why Did Jesus Fold the Napkin?
This is one I can honestly say I have never seen circulating so; if this touches you, you may want to forward it.
Why did Jesus fold the linen burial cloth after His resurrection? I never noticed this....
The Gospel of John (20:7) tells us that the napkin, which was placed over the face of Jesus, was not just thrown aside like the grave clothes. The Bible takes an entire verse to tell us that the napkin was neatly folded, and was placed separate from the grave clothes. Early Sunday morning, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and found that the stone had been rolled away from the entrance. She ran and found Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved. She said, 'They have taken the Lord's body out of the tomb, and I don't know where they have put him!' Peter and the other disciple ran to the tomb to see.. The other disciple outran Peter and got there first. He stooped and looked in and saw the linen cloth lying there, but he didn't go in.
Then Simon Peter arrived and went inside. He also noticed the linen wrappings lying there, while the cloth that had covered Jesus' head was folded up and lying to the side.
Was that important? Absolutely!
Is it really significant? Yes!
In order to understand the significance of the folded napkin, you have to understand a little bit about Hebrew tradition of that day. The folded napkin had to do with the Master and Servant, and every Jewish boy knew this tradition.
When the servant set the dinner table for the master, he made sure that it was exactly the way the master wanted it...
The table was furnished perfectly, and then the servant would wait, just out of sight, until the master had finished eating, and the servant would not dare touch that table, until the master was finished. Now, if the master were done eating, he would rise from the table, wipe his fingers, his mouth, and clean his beard, and would wad up that napkin and toss it onto the table.
The servant would then know to clear the table. For in those days, the wadded napkin meant, 'I'm done.'
But if the master got up from the table, and folded his napkin, and laid it beside his plate, the servant would not dare touch the table, because........... The folded napkin meant, 'I'm coming back!'
He is Coming Back!
So; if this touches you, you may want to forward it. And praise the name of Jesus!
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Greg Olsen said, "Hard is good. The earlier you can learn to deal with hard, the easier it gets...because hard is coming. Whether we want to shield it from kids now or not, hard is coming."
You can't steal the struggle for other people.
One of the biggest epidemics today is people's "fear of failure."
They're afraid to start because they're afraid to "fail".
When you're afraid to fail, you become paralyzed.
You're too scared to take risks, to try new things, or to put yourself out there.
5 Ways For Them to Overcome Their Fear of Failure:
1. Change the Attitude About Failing - Failure isn’t a sign of weakness, it’s a sign of bravery. True growth only happens when you learn from your mistakes. Reframe the language and perception around challenges or "failures", make it exciting and enticing to try new things.
2. Emphasize Effort not "Ability" - Focus on the effort put into a task, rather than the innate ability. Praise the hard work and determination, not the outcome. Cultivating a growth mindset allows children to understand that abilities can be developed through dedication and persistence.
3. Keep Trying New Things - Encourage children to explore new activities and interests. This helps them understand that it's normal not to excel at everything. It also normalizes a "beginner's mindset" when learning and grow. They will understand that the value lies in the experience and learning process, not just in achieving success.
4. Go through Worst-Case Scenarios and Fear-Setting - Fear setting helps you to identify and confront your fears and the potential obstacles that may be holding you back. You think through the worst-case scenario and the steps to mitigate it. The process allows you to put your fears under a microscope and consider the potential benefits of taking action vs. “failing”.
5. Demonstrate Unconditional Support and Love - Children need to feel secure in the knowledge that their value and your love for them are not contingent on their successes or failures. It is not outcome driven. Showing consistent support builds confidence and to allow them to take risks and learn from their experiences without the fear of losing your approval.
There will always be setbacks.
There will be challenges.
But worrying about failure holds you back more than the failure itself ever could.
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Baylor and KState coming together to pray after their game Tuesday night. 🙏🙏
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Linus explains what Christmas is all about.
As he recites the words "fear not,"
he drops his security blanket.
After picking it up, he later lays it
at the base of the Christmas tree.
Jesus' birth, Calvary's cross & an empty tomb remind us that fear is not our future—God is.
Used to watch it every year when I was a kid!! – at Oklahoma, USA
I WAS AT THE GAME would like to wish everyone a MERRY CHRISTMAS and there is nobody better than good ole' Linus to give us the Luke chapter 2 story of the true meaning of Christmas
"That's what Christmas is all about Charlie Brown!"... Take it away Linus...
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Take 8 minutes out of your day and watch this!! You can thank me later!! Wow!! – at Oklahoma, USA
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I’m starting to really like this guy!! – at Oklahoma, USA
Powerful stuff from Tang today on recent Tomlin suspension.
"The bible is very clear that the greatest form of love is discipline... I'm thankful that God made me in a way that I'm not afraid of confrontation and I'm not afraid of holding people accountable."
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The 3 Major Regrets of HSFB Seniors:
1) "I should have worked harder." Whether it's sprints, scout team, off season lift or film room, everyone knows, deep down, if they're truly giving it their all.
2) "I should have appreciated it more." You get 4 years of HSFB, maybe 4-5 more of CFB and then that's it. Finito. All over. You can complain about what you don't have, or take a moment to appreciate the teammates, the wins (and losses) and memories you do have.
3) "I should have been a better teammate." Did you have your teammates' backs, even the ones you weren't great friends off the field with? Did you look out for them as much off the field as you did on?
Senior year is when most young people experience the finitude of life - it's when they experience the reality that things they love won't always last.
Endings are painful, bittersweet even.
The only way to lessen this pain is look back knowing you truly worked as hard as you could have, appreciated as much as you could have and been the best teammate you could've been.
You cannot beat Lee and Kirk!!! Great stuff!! – at Branson, MO
We are LIVE from Columbus, Ohio for @CollegeGameDay
Gonna be an INCREDIBLE day and show today!
So much on ALL the big games especially the one here with @PennStateFball and @OhioStateFB
9am ET!!
Here we go!!!
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Somethings you simply can’t buy! @inkyjohnson
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“There’s only one way to freedom and that’s through Jesus Christ.”
— Texas QB Quinn Ewers
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The boys in Daniel 3:16-18 recognized that no one deserved their worship other than the God of the heavens.
Don’t settle today. Stand firm in Christ.
#FightFinishFaith
