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Christian Auto Industry Professionals

An uplifting forum for those in the auto industry who believe in or are curious about the integrity of the Holy Bible and in the resurrection of Jesus Christ and baptism in the Holy Spirit.

Location: Grayslake, IL
Members: 137
Latest Activity: 21 hours ago

R U a Noun or Verb Christian?

What is your faith like...is it a noun, a thing, or a verb, something in action to which others might point and remark there is something "different" about you.

 

This is not an academic exercise. There is nothing that Jesus preached or His apostles wrote about faith and following Christ that is not verb-oriented. Yes, faith itself is a noun, but as James says, faith without works is dead. Please do not read this to mean works = salvation. Scripture is very clear that salvation is by faith alone.

 

So, what do we mean by being a Verb Christian? Is it attending church or tithing or donating time and money to charity...or taking care of an elder relative? These are all good things we all should do, if presented with the opportunity. Church attendance by itself simply says the individual attends church -- it reveals nothing about their changed heart, their obedience to Christ's commands or their submission of their ego/themselves/stuff/TV/sport/business to God and to others (especially their spouse).

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I am Me.

Started by NANCY SIMMONS. Last reply by Bobby Compton Mar 7. 12 Replies

Benefits of Penitence

Started by Tom '1TeamSynergy' Wiegand. Last reply by Tom '1TeamSynergy' Wiegand Jan 31. 28 Replies

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Comment by Craig Lockerd on April 17, 2012 at 6:23pm

...Looks like "Opportunity!"

Many years ago, a large American shoe company sent two sales representatives out to different parts of the Australian outback to see if they could drum up some business among the Aborigines. 

Some time later, the company received telegrams from both agents. 

The first said, "No business here... natives don't wear shoes." 

The second one said, "Great opportunity here... natives don't wear shoes!"

Comment by Tom '1TeamSynergy' Wiegand on April 17, 2012 at 6:14pm

Quite an unimpressive group at 7%!  The ethical and honest don't cover up for the majority here, do they?  

Comment by Kevin W. Kelly on April 17, 2012 at 2:29pm

Proud to be a member of this group.  Brings hope.  We are in the lowest ranked business when it comes to honesty and ethics.  That ranking hasn't changed at all in over a decade.  Is it not amazing that the dealerships that are ethical and honest, not talk, but in action, become the most successful.   We are in the Lions den (or is it the lyins den) however, we know the path to make all the difference.  

Comment by Bobby Compton on April 17, 2012 at 9:03am

Out Pray - Out Hope - Out Love 

Don’t disqualify yourself. There is something about you that cannot be measured, something that goes beyond your talent, your education, your ability. God’s gracious hand is on you. Joel Osteen

Comment by Bobby Compton on April 12, 2012 at 11:22pm

God's grace is bigger than your biggest disgrace!~

Comment by Bobby Compton on April 1, 2012 at 10:13am

But I tell you not to oppose an evil person. If someone slaps you on your right cheek, turn your other cheek to him as well. -Matthew 5:39

Comment by Joe Papa on March 19, 2012 at 8:36am

Amen brother Bobby Compton! This is a morning where I needed to be reminded of that. Thank you....

Comment by Bobby Compton on March 18, 2012 at 1:15pm

Anyone who claims to be in the light but hates a brother or sister is still in the darkness. Anyone who loves their brother and sister lives in the light, and there is nothing in them to make them stumble. 

IT ONLY TAKES ONE LIGHT TO SHINE IN THE DARK

Comment by Bobby Compton on March 18, 2012 at 10:13am

One of the biggest problems we have in relationships is an abundance of criticism and a lack of edification. Cast down every critical thought you have about others and make it your business to build them up. Joyce Meyer

Comment by Jim Leman on March 16, 2012 at 8:42am

My Most Important Client  

Sometimes I’m asked by prospective clients where they would fall among my client priority. What they mean is how much time and focus can they expect from me given the budget being discussed?

 

This is a fair question. After all, no one wants to feel less important.

 

I would hope my clients rarely find me anything less than keen on serving them well and promptly.

 

However, I have recently recalibrated my client priorities. I must truly answer that question in a way I know I now must:

 

My most important client is my marriage.

 

Does that sound odd? Have you ever thought of your marriage as a client or customer -- or your golf game for that matter?

 

Here’s where I’m going with this:

 

Where we put our most focus, effort, resources, affection, care and time is what’s the most important to us. Most will agree with this, but mental assent aloe is not heart obedience.

 

I am one of those men who believe the husband is to serve the wife as the wife services the husband. Briefly, it means you before me. It’s a surprising simple, practical and effective truth.

 

Making anything else of higher priority than this relationship with my wife is courting foolishness.

 

Invest in your number one client, your marriage --and you’ll navigate life much better whatever it – or business – throws your way.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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