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“Whoever forces you to go one mile, go with him two.” Matthew 5:41  

Which business model do you prefer: One provides the bare minimum in terms of service and quality? Or one that offers a little something extra, over the top service with a quality product? We all love when a company goes above and beyond what’s expected – when they go the extra mile. Why? Because when it’s not required or expected, it shows that the company values their customer, which often creates loyal customers.

When Jesus spoke about going the extra mile, He wasn’t referring to customer service but to a Roman law imposed on the people. The law stated that Roman soldiers could order any citizen to carry their weapons or equipment for a distance of up to one mile. No matter what you were doing, the law required that you drop everything and obey. You can imagine how the people felt about that! So when Jesus said, “Whoever forces you to go one mile, go with him two,” they weren’t exactly thrilled.

In today’s context, it would be comparable to having a very demanding boss who expects so much from you that at times it seems unreasonable. Yet you do even more than he or she expects, even if it goes unacknowledged.

What Jesus was saying to Christians is this: “Even if your superiors are incredibly difficult, don’t just do the bare minimum. Go above and beyond – exceed their expectations. But be careful to watch your motives. Don’t act in this way because you’re expecting a raise or hoping to be promoted; do it because you want to be a positive witness for Christ” (My paraphrase). Do it for the glory of God!

If you want to communicate a character and a lifestyle that is beyond the norm; if you want to be a positive witness for Christ – then ask yourself if you’re willing to go the extra mile. The world is always surprised when people do.

Ingredients

• 2cups chopped fresh broccoli or sliced fresh cauliflowerets
• 1/3cup chopped onion
• 1/3cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
• 1/2cup Original Bisquick™ mix
• 1cup milk
• 1/2teaspoon salt
• 1/4teaspoon pepper
• 2eggs

One of the greatest distinctions between a wise life and a foolish life appears in how we choose our friends. When we value personality over integrity, we’re being foolish. Jesus was a friend to all, but He was also very intentional about choosing His inner circle. We must show the same intentionality. Choosing our friends wisely is not an excuse to become elitist or act like were better than anyone else. In fact, the right friends should help us to become more humble and willing to serve others from all walks of life.

Our friends have profound influence in our lives, especially during moments of vulnerability and at crossroads in decision-making. Surrounded by the wrong voices, you might be encouraged to pursue a divorce when God is calling you to fight to save the marriage. The wrong voices might enable unhealthy habits when a true friend will provide loving accountability. To attract wise friends, we must first commit to being a wise friend.

Start where you are by living with integrity at work, home, online and in all parts of your life. Wise words and wise actions attract others who want to live with wisdom. But when you speak and act with selfishness, foolishness and a disregard for God’s Word, you’ll draw peers who share those same mindsets. Be intentional.

“In your anger do not sin: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry.”   Ephesians 4:26

“Don’t let the sun set on your anger because the devil will get a foothold in your life.” ( Paraphrase of Ephesians 4:26.) This is one of those verses for couples before marriage. Why? Because differences exist in any kind of relationship – think about conflicts you’ve had with friends, family, and even colleagues.

We will all be tempted to lose our cool and become angry, but we need to deal with the situation then and there. Don’t let it simmer and prolong, making the problem grow even greater. Confront it and confess it.

How do we do that?

1. Don’t Lose Your Cool: Losing our temper is not only sinful, it’s destructive for both ourselves and very often for others. Try to remain calm BEFORE losing your temper.
2. Act vs. React: Choose how you ACT rather than allowing anger to dictate your reaction. So, act in a positive way. Get hold of yourself; it’s that important.
3. Confront when Necessary: Confrontation is often necessary to clear the air and address issues and even misunderstandings that lead to disagreement and frustrations. But be sure to check your attitude when you confront another. Be firm, but not mean, when someone steps out of line.
4. Confess It: If you’re the one in the wrong,  confess your sin first to God and then to that person. Ask for forgiveness and move on. Don’t make excuses for your behavior – that will only further irritate the person you’ve hurt. Keep it simple: “I was wrong. I’m sorry.” This doesn’t mean that every person we wrong will accept our apology, but God’s Word is clear: “If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all men.” (Romans 12: 18)

How do you respond when angry? Don’t let the sun go down on your anger. Confront it. Confess it. And remember that Jesus got angry, but never sinned. Jesus is the perfect example of how to deal with anger in the best possible way.

EE Name	Sub Departments Desc	Birthdate
KLIMCZAK, CHRIS	Chevrolet Service Tech	1-Aug
SMITH, JENNIFER A	Administrative Support Staff	1-Aug
CARTER, TROY D	Acura Sales Personnel	2-Aug
LINDERHOLM, JUDY	North Service Admin	4-Aug
DUBREUS, PHENDLYN	South Side Pre Owned Lot	4-Aug
BARSKE JR, MIKE	North Service Tech	10-Aug
LUCAS, BARRY L	South Finance Closer	11-Aug
MOREIRA, WILLY N	Kia Sales Personnel	12-Aug
DAWSON, GARY L	DT Drivers	14-Aug
RANCE, DAVID A	Kia Parts Other	17-Aug
BAIRD, NEWMAN M	Chevrolet Parts Countermen	17-Aug
ASHLEY, DOMINIQUE S	Internet North Sales	17-Aug
JOHNSON, KELSEY T	Kia Service ASM	17-Aug
HORN, STEVEN	Kia Service Tech	20-Aug
MILLS, SHARON K	Office Assistant	23-Aug
ADAMS, JORDAN Z	North Side Pre Owned Sales	23-Aug
ST ARNOLD, JACOB P	Kia Service Hourly Tech	24-Aug
CLOS, RODNEY K	North Side P/O Sales Manager	25-Aug
RIVERA, DARRELL J	Kia Service Tech	25-Aug
NOVA, ULISES E	Kia Service Tech	26-Aug
CONNELLY, LARRY	DT Drivers	28-Aug
JENER, PEDRO	North Finance Closer	29-Aug
MORRISON, LISA D	North Service Admin	31-Aug