Missing RAM

This week I had some problems with a computer program not working right because of a possible corrupt file and Norton tech help fixed the problem for me. In the fixing of that problem I mentioned to the tech rep that my computer only had 512 megs of RAM. To that he replied that I really only had 384 megs of RAM. He pointed out that I had one 256 meg chip and one 128 meg chip and not two of the 256 meg chips that I was supposed to have. So I called HP tech support that is set up in India, and went over the whole story with them as to the fact that I NEVER got what I had already paid for. I spoke to 2 reps and they both told me that my computer is out of warranty and they would do nothing for me....unless I purchased a service plan. Then they would get me a new chip. The problem is this, I already paid for a chip that I never got. Why should I pay a service contract fee to get what I have paid for initially. It did not matter that I was cheated from the get-go, they would not rectify the problem for me.
I sent an e-mail to Mark Hurd, a CEO at HP through their e-mail contact service. I am waiting for them to get back to me and see what happens now.
I will post the results as I get them. In the mean time check out your computer if it came from HP and see if you got what you paid for...I didn't.

Be Blessed!
Pastor Kitner

Reflective Thinking Part I

This is from John Maxwell's book "Thinking for a Change". I suggest that you get the book and read it from cover to cover. There are a lot of good principles on "thinking" given for your help.
When you think about something reflectively, ask the right questions.
Important questions that help you stay focused and keep you moving to improve on your life and actions.

Thinking Related to Values:

1. Personal Growth: What have I learned today that will help me grow?
How can I apply it to my life? When should I apply it?

2. Adding Value: To whom did I add value today? How do I know I added value to that person? Can I follow up and compound the positive benefit he or she received?

More to follow tomorrow....

Blessings on Ya!
Pastor Kitner

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How to Have Positive Relationships

Do you want to build positive relationships and ministry opportunities? Then you must desire to understand people so that this can happen. In the book “Today Matters by John C. Maxwell” there are some things listed by John that will help to get this goal accomplished and as he says, bridge the gap that exists between you and them.
1. People are insecure – give them confidence.
2. People want to feel special – sincerely compliment them.
3. People desire a better tomorrow – show them hope.
4. People need to be understood – listen to them.
5. People are selfish – speak to their needs first.
6. People get emotionally low – encourage them.
7. People want to be associated with success – help them win.
When you begin to look at the potential of people instead of their failures you are in a place or position to help them succeed and cause your relationship to be good.

Blessings on ya!
Pastor Kitner

PS: I would recommend that you get the book and read it all because
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Blessings on ya!
Pastor Kitner

Take the "LID" off!

A challenge for the New Year as we begin 2009. Take the "LID" off.

What is it that stands in between you and God in getting something done for the kingdom of God?
One Sunday we had a prophetess at the church speaking and she challenged the church to take the lid off at the church.
What hinders us personally to the point that we hinder the church and its overall mission and become the people that say we never did it that way before and go round the same circle that we have always gone in. After all if you always do what you have always done then you will always get what you have always gotten before.
The challenge is to take the “LID” off this year.
Lids are multifunctional. They keep things in and they keep things out of the pot etc. So as individuals and as a church we need to take the lid off. We also need to see what the lids are for us as individuals and as the church. I have a few that I will list here to help us identify the lids of our lives.
1. The lid of Limitation – with God all things are possible.
2. The lid of we can’t & we won’t – choices are up to us.
3. The lid of not changing or status quo – I like it this way.
4. The lid of religious works – legalism or works righteousness & self righteousness.
5. The lid of we never did it that way – unwilling to change – nothing new to be tried.
6. The lid of I like our “little church”.
7. The lid of our own individual comfort zones.
8. The lid of selfishness – I want it my way – I want my kingdom built & my needs met.
9. The lid of doubt and unbelief.
10. The lid of what I can or can’t do – it depends on what I have or don’t have etc.
11. The lid of I believe God can – but never I believe God will.
12. The lid of it’s the pastor’s job that’s what we pay him for. He is not a hireling.
13. The lid of prayerlessness – I don’t have time to pray.
14. The lid of unwillingness to be involved.
These are a few lids that I have identified that will hinder the work of the church and the life of individuals. So what happens when you take the lid off?
When the lid comes off several things are evident.
When the lid comes off there is:
1. Access to something more being put in.
2. Access to what’s inside and something being taken out.
3. There is an openness or even an emptiness.
4. The limitation of the lid is gone.
5. The aroma of what is inside fills the place. – a sweet smelling savor or a stench?
6. When the lid comes off then God can fill us as individuals or the church with Himself.

Take the challenge in the beginning of this New Year and see what God will do for and through you.

Blessings on Ya!
Pastor Kitner