A third group of pew warmers are new converts, new at business of serving Lord. They have so many new terms to learn, programs to follow, acceptable etiquette to catch, attire to transform, and things to grasp that they may not know if they're coming or going.

They need us to come along side and help, not preach at them.

A fourth group of pew warmers may not need to be noticed. They may minister throughout week, while others take a holiday. They could be among our greatest prayer warriors. Yet, we thank them by judging.

A fifth group of pew warmers, those waiting to measure up, are still waiting. They believed man when he said they needed to pass a spiritual test first, but rules keep changing. No point of acceptance with God opens that door. He isn't one who closed it.

A sixth group of pew warmers possible aren't Christian at all. They may either be new or have efficiently warmed a pew for a lifetime. No one bothered to check their salvation.

A seventh group of pew warmers may be patiently waiting to serve while others think themselves so great they don't need help.

When we attempt to name another's sin, things are rarely what they seem. Pointing our finger at another leaves most of fingers pointing at real problem (Ps. 119:165).

God may not answer our prayers for more laborers until we use one He gave us.

© by Joyce C. Lock http://my.homewithgod.com/blessingsandlessons/ This writing may be used in its entirety, with credits in tact, for non-profit ministering purposes.

The one time I listened to teachings of men, I got suckered.

It was only thereafter that I discovered story was a cover-up to truth that St. Nicholas hated children. A gentleman of that original faith stated, "What difference does it make? That isn't who he is, now."

My question, then, is, "How is Santa Clause any different from any other fairy tale?" Ok, no it isn't. My real question is same one it has always been, same one that challenged historical tale in first place. "How can we expect children to believe us concerning things of God, when we lie to them about Santa Clause?"

Santa Clause has never visited our home and Just knowing that mom will always tell truth has instilled a trust in them that is invaluable, and has adverted them following many doctrines of men.

Preserve one's child-like faith at all cost. The rewards are Heavenly!

I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth. 3 John 1:4

Revised © 2003 by Joyce C. Lock http://my.homewithgod.com/blessingsandlessons/ This writing may be used in its entirety, with credits in tact, for non-profit ministering purposes.