Minute Message   : Choose Your Color

Publication Date : 8/31/96



	A college student decided one summer that he would earn

money for his tuition by selling Bibles door-to-door. He began at

the home of the school president. The president's wife came to

the door and explained politely that her family didn't need any

more books. As the student walked away, she saw him limping. "Oh,

I'm sorry" she exclaimed "I didn't know you were disabled."



	When the student turned around she realized that she

offended him. She quickly added "I didn't mean anything except

admiration. But, doesn't your disability color you life?" To

which the student said "Yes it does, but thank God I can choose

the color."



	How do you respond to difficulties in your life? Some choose

to grumble and complain. They blame everyone from the household

pet to God for their troubles. They see nothing positive and

refuse to find anything good. Others however are able to find

contentment and assurance in their times of crises. It is not

because they are better people, but because they know that

troubles can be a time for growing. They look for rainbows in the 

clouds rather than rain.



	Most importantly, people who have struggles and look up find

strength in knowing God is in control. That in spite of it all,

He provides the ability to go on.



Norman Russell

2761 Broadway

North Bend, Oregon USA  97459