More Hugs
Tommy was incorrigible in a Sunday School class. The teacher finally took him out of the room, looked Tommy straight in the eye and started to reprimand him. But then, he saw anger in Tommy’s face.
Instead of a lecture, he gave Tommy a big hug and told him that he was one of the smartest boys he knew. the teachers words surprised himself, as well as Tommy. When he returned to the class, Tommy didn’t cause any more problems.
As class dismissed, Tommy said; “My dog died yesterday. My dad came home yesterday and yelled at me because I forgot to close the gate. My dog got out and got hit by a car.”
He looked at the teacher and said; “Do you really think I’m smart?” “Yes, I think you’re very smart.”
When Tommy left the class that day there was a smile on his face.
We’ve all left gates open. We’ve all blown it. Whether we’re a kid or an adult, we all need fewer lectures and more hugs.
From Perceptions by Jeff Spiller
Can a man die in the arms of a prostitute and wake up in the arms of Jesus?
This is the question. I would love to have a conversation about it.
Can a man die in the arms of a prostitute and wake up in the arms of Jesus?
Ronnie
About Ronnie G. Collins
I am the Planting Pastor of Out of the Box Worship Center and I also serve as the Associate Pastor of First United Methodist Church in Hillsville Virginia. We are a Multi Site Church, one church in multiple locations. Our 1st campus is located at 225 Fulcher Street in Hillsville Virginia. Our 2nd location is on Main Street in Hillsville, FUMC Downtown, Out of the Box Worship Center, and our 3rd location is 522 North Main Street in Hillsville and this is our Youth Ministry Center, FUMC Downtown “Out of the Box”, Youth Ministry. The most recent ministry we have is “Out Of The Box Worship Center” and we are located at 516 North Main Street Hillsville. This site is now my main focus, along with the Youth Ministry.
I have a Passion to see hurting people come to know Jesus Christ. I believe that we as Christians have to demonstrate God’s Love to the world, rather than just telling them they are loved. I am married and have 3 sons two very special nephews that are like sons, 3 grandchildren, 5 great nephews, and one great niece that are like grandchildren. I am a blessed man.
I attended school at Carroll County High School, Wytheville Community College, Liberty University, and Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary.
My passions are as follows:
God
Family
Others
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