Starfish Story - one person CAN make a difference

I really like the Starfish story. The original story was written about a boy, but you get the idea from the video. Even though you may not be able to make a difference to thousands, you can make a difference to one at a time. We can make a difference, by touching one person. You might make a difference in someone's life without ever knowing it. You may have inspired that student that was going to give up, you may have made that lady's day when you let her go in front of you in the grocery line. You may have given hope to that older woman you chatted with at the bus stop, you may have been a sparkling hope to that depressed man that you smiled at while crossing the street. You can make a difference by your interactions with others each day. The little things make a difference...just like the child who began throwing the starfish back into the ocean.

The Starfish Story
Original Story by: Loren Eisley

One day a man was walking along the beach when he noticed
a boy picking something up and gently throwing it into the ocean.

Approaching the boy, he asked, “What are you doing?”

The youth replied, “Throwing starfish back into the ocean.
The surf is up and the tide is going out. If I don’t throw them back, they’ll die.”

“Son,” the man said, “don’t you realize there are miles and miles of beach and hundreds of starfish? You can’t make a difference!”

After listening politely, the boy bent down, picked up another starfish,
and threw it back into the surf. Then, smiling at the man, he said…”
I made a difference for that one.”

Group 1 Crew - Love is a beautiful thing

I enjoy the original sound of Group 1 Crew
. They have an energetic pop-hiphop sound that brings you to your feet. Their songs paint a story for the listener. A personal favorite song is, "Love is a beautiful thing." The song states in the final verse that, ..."all you need is love to bring about change."

The members are: Manwell Reyes, Pablo Villatoro and Blanca Reyes(The two Reyes are not related)

The trio have had a long enduring friendship. Each of the members want to see their music contribute both to mainstream hiphop as well as the Christian music scene. The trio has stated that they want their music to shine the love of Christ to the listener. That mandate is very different from other popular music groups in the same genre.

We can make a difference - Jaci Valasquez

We Can make a difference by Jaci Valasquez

Do do doot do do do do doot do do do do doot do doot do do.
Do do doot do do do do doot do do do do doot do doot do do.
Come on, now.

We live in a dream if we really think ev'rything's alright, yeah.
This world is in need, crying out to be freed,
We gotta shed some light, oh.
Teach the world to smile and hear angels sing;
Feel the breath of God and the pow'r it brings.
It's time to come together, you and I
And share the love of Jesus Christ.

We can make a diff'rence, we can make a change.
We can make the world a better place.
We can make a diff'rence, we can make a change.
We can make the sun shine through the rain,
Shine on through the rain.

Do do doot do do do do doot do do do do doot do doot do do.

Do you know a man who's needin' a hand?
Don't ya walk on by, oh.
A sister is sad, lost all that she had.
We gotta take the time, oh.
Look around your world, it will testify.
Some have empty hearts, some have hungry eyes.
God can heal the suff'ring through our hands.
Find compassion, take a stand.

We can make a diff'rence, we can make a change.
We can make the world a better place.
We can make a diff'rence, we can make a change.
We can make the sun shine through the rain,
Shine on through the rain.

Do do doot do do do do doot do do do do doot do doot do do.
Do do doot do do do do doot do do do do doot do doot do do.

Teach the world to smile and hear angels sing;
Feel the breath of God and the pow'r it brings,
It's time to come together, you and I
And share the love of Jesus Christ.

We can make a diff'rence, we can make a change.
We can make the world a better place.
We can make a diff'rence, we can make a change.
We can make the sun shine through the rain,
Shine on through the rain.

We can make a diff'rence, (shine on) make a change. (come on now)
ooh ooh oh, shine on through the rain
We can make a diff'rence, (diff'rence, diff'rence)
You can make a diff'rence, you can make a change.

We can make a diff'rence, diff'rence, diff'rence, yeah.

Written by Mark Heimermann, David Mullen

God Rules the Football Field and Google too

Tim Tebow, quarter back for the Florida gators is a Christian and is not afraid to let the world know about it. In an interview last year, Tebow stated that Football is not even third most important in his life. During a January 9, 2009 game, Tebow wore the bible reference, John 3:16 emblazoned under his eyes. The verse says, For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him shall have everlasting life."

Google searches for the phrase, "John 3:16" spiked the morning after Tebow sported the reference on his face. The world was watching...one man is making a difference.

In the video below:
After the Florida Gators championship game in January of 2009, Tim Tebow explains why he wore the verse on his face and proceeds to recite it.

Four Year Old raises $1000

Have you ever wondered if one person really can make a difference in the world? Four year old Heather Bailey learned about people across the world without clean water. She decided to do something about it and she made a difference!
See the Video:

Quotes from Christian Authors

Here are a few great quotes from Christian Authors:

"Question for God every morning: What is the main event today? What do you want me to focus on today?" ~John C. Maxwell~

"Unhappiness does not come from the way things are, but from the difference between how things are and how we think they should be" ~Creflo Dollar~

"Our joy does not have to be based on our circumstances." ~Joyce Meyer~

"It’s not what you do, but how much love you put into it that matters." ~Rick Warren~