The
most powerful stories ever told
He lived 2,000 years ago and He was the
most powerful teacher that ever lived. He told 60 stories, called parables, to
teach powerful lessons in living. The stories are written in the four gospels
of Luke, John, Matthew, and Mark. The stories
had meaning then and have even more meaning today. Here are some of my
favorites with some nuggets to go along with them.
1.
The parable of The Talents.
Our talents and abilities are blessings; we have the responsibility to
make them grow. Let’s use our talents to improve our communities.
2.
The parable of The Sower
and the Seeds. Always keep an open mind for learning and applying truth
and you will be set free. Let’s plant sound seeds in others and nurture them so
they produce bountiful harvests.
3.
The parable of The
Prodigal Son. Have a merciful and graceful love for everyone by having our
actions speak loud and clear. Let’s give grace to others for we don’t know the
struggles they have been through.
4.
The parable of The
Hidden Treasure. When we surrender our lives to Him we will have the
greatest treasure of all. Eternity is a long time to be wrong. Let’s partner
with the all-powerful One.
5.
The parable of The
Laborers in the Vineyard. Never envy or begrudge the generosity of
others. Let’s be generous to those that show up.
6.
The parable of The
Rich Fool. Our blessings are not for our pleasures but for our
God-given purpose. Let’s use our resources to lighten the burden of others.
7.
The parable of The
Lost Sheep. There are miracles in commitment and persistence. Let’s search
for those that are lost and help them come back to life.
Will you join my cause to fight
mediocrity in the world?
Pass
these nuggets on to others.
We make a living by what we get;
we make a life by what we give. Be a giver in a world of takers.
Be blessed and be a blessing
to others.
Carlos Fontana, President of Phalanx
Co-author of the book Follow to Lead (The 7 Principles to Being
a Great Follower)
Author of the book PRICELESS (Sixty-Six Simple Stories of
Reflection, Love, and Legacy
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