I am thankful for our church- they have helped me in so many areas and I have some deep friendships and been mentored by some great people. They say if you find the perfect church- don't join it as you will ruin it then. Some will never know how much they have encouraged me, some by cards, calls, hugs, handshakes, smiles, a hello, and some just be their faithfulness and example. Our church reached out and helped us after our house fire so much and many times they have held me accountable and always been there for me. I think the Bible is quite clear that we need to attend church, especially in these end days- I hope you are plugged into a church- if you aren't- start today. Why not meet me "in" church this Sunday- and lets hope the drive thru church is outdated!
A man dies and goes to heaven. St. Peter meets him at the pearly gates.
St. Peter says, "Here's how it works. You need 100 points to make it into heaven. You tell me all the good things you've done, and I give you a certain number of points for each item, depending on how good it was. When you reach 100 points, you get in."
.."Okay" the man says, "I attended church every Sunday"
"That's good, says St. Peter, " that's worth two points"
"Two points?" he says. "Well, I gave 10% of all my earnings to the church"
"Well, let's see," answers Peter, "that's worth another 2 points. Did you do anything else?"
"Two points? Golly. How about this: I started a soup kitchen in my city and worked in a shelter for homeless veterans."
"Fantastic, that's certainly worth a point, " he says.
"hmmm...," the man says, "I was married to the same woman for 50 years and never cheated on her, even in my heart."
"That's wonderful," says St. Peter, "that's worth three points!"
"THREE POINTS!!" the man cries, "At this rate the only way I get into heaven is by the grace of God!"
"Come on in!"
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