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   Christian Thomas 
   C.Thomas@t-online.de 
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   It's a good adress for good, clean, religious humor.
   That's it what I searched for my sermons! Thanks!
   Blessing from Germany
   Christian Thomas, 16928 Kuhbier / Prignitz

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Reply from CDavid Salico to #5904 From Mike Bullard, Fri Jul 17 at 11:36p



--- Original Note #5904 From Mike Bullard, Fri Jul 17 at 11:36p ---

>Re: #5895 from CDAVID SALICO on July 13, 1998
>
>> O U T  O F  T H E  M O U T H S  O F  B A B E S...
>
>Great material.  Could you tell us the source?
>
>inbox:   MIKE BULLARD
>
>or:      bullard@nidlink.com

    A couple of versions of this are floating around on the internet these
days. The basic illustration appears on pages 88-90 of "First Things First"
by Stephen Covey, Roger Merrill and Rebecca Merrill, copyright 1994 by the
authors and published by Simon & Schuster.  Like much of internet life
these days, the source is lost by many.

 *** Original (but possibly edited) note follows ***
 
 from "ECULAUGH"
 
5905 (of 5905) SANDY GIDEON July 18, 1998 at 14:58 Eastern (1885
characters)
  
"The Big Rocks & The Jar"

A high school science teacher wanted to demonstrate a 
concept to his students.  He takes a large-mouth jar and 
places several large rocks in it.  He then asks the class, 
"Is it full?"  Unanimously, the class reply, "Yes!"

The teacher then takes a bucket of gravel and pours it into 
the jar.  The small rocks settle into the spaces between the 
big rocks.  He then asks the class,  "Is it full?"  This time 
there are some students holding back, but most reply, 
"Yes!"

The teacher then produces a large can of sand and 
proceeds to pour it into the jar.  The sand fills up the spaces 
between the gravel.  For the third time, the teacher asks, 
"Is it full?"  Now most of the students are wary of answering, 
but again, many reply, "Yes!"

Then the teacher brings out a pitcher of water and pours it 
into the jar.  The water saturates the sand.  At this point the 
teacher asks the class, "What is the point of this 
demonstration?"

One bright young student raises his hand and then 
responds, "No matter how full one's schedule is in life, he 
can always squeeze in more things!"

"No," replies the teacher, "The point is that unless you first 
place the big rocks into the jar, you are never going to get 
them in.  The big rocks are the important things in your life -- 
your family, your friends, your personal growth.  If you fill your 
life with small things -- as demonstrated by the gravel, the 
sand, and the water -- you will never have the time for the 
important things.

So, what are the "Big Rocks" in your life?  Spending time 
with your children, your parents or your spouse?  Taking the 
seminar or class to get the information and perspective you 
need to succeed?  Making the time to set goals, plan or 
evaluate your progress?  When you are hassled because 
there is no time, remember the story about the Big Rocks 
and the Jar!

 ***  End of original note *** 




    Bill Wildhack
    Co-Pastor, Maximo Presbyterian Church, Presbytery of Tampa Bay
    (written on Sat, Jul 18, 1998, at 15:41 Eastern in St. Petersburg, FL)
    Reply to: Internet- <waw3@iname.com>    PresbyNet- BILL WILDHACK

Re: #2327 from BILL WILDHACK on July 18, 1998

Thanks for the catch Bill. I was away overnight but that non-humorous,
non-religious, and copyrighted (?) post has been gently removed and kindly
returned.

Non-quoted portions Copyright 1998 - Christy Ramsey - COPYRIGHTS Note #20

 I am persistence in the face of opposition

Re: #2326 from CDAVID SALICO on July 18, 1998

Thanks for moving the request over to comments.


Non-quoted portions Copyright 1998 - Christy Ramsey - COPYRIGHTS Note #20

 I am outrageous rather than outraged

Re: #98.329408 from IDA HAKKARINEN on July 19, 1998

 *** Original (but possibly edited) note follows *** 
 
98.329408 by IDA HAKKARINEN, July 19, 1998 at 14:21 Eastern 
ECULAUGH NOTE # 5907 

Eculaugh note # 5907 does not reference 
the book from which this material came. 
It is from "The World's # 2 Bestseller," 
the book is called "Not the Bible." 
 
I don't recall the authors, but I purchased 
the book a number of years ago in a trade 
bookstore. 
 
Attribution of material should be done, 
right? 
 
 
Ida Hakkarinen 
Member, ELCA Church Council 
Steering Cmte, ELCA Work Group on Science & Technology 
Hope Lutheran Church & Student Center, College Park, MD 

 ***  End of original note *** 


Non-quoted portions Copyright 1998 - Christy Ramsey - COPYRIGHTS Note #20

 I am outrageous rather than outraged

Re: #2330 from J CHRISTY RAMSEY on July 20, 1998

I removed note #5907 in ECULAUGH.


Non-quoted portions Copyright 1998 - Christy Ramsey - COPYRIGHTS Note #20

 I stay connected with people