Hi Everyone,
I thought this was good.
Vinny
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From: "Rick Johnson" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, October 07, 2004 4:01 PM
Subject: [CCNN] Cowboy Church
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> One Sunday morning an old cowboy entered a church just
> before services were to begin. Although the old man and his
> clothes were spotlessly clean, he wore jeans,
> a denim shirt and boots that were very worn
> and ragged.
>
> In his hand he carried a worn out old hat and an equally
> worn out bible. The church he entered was in a very
> upscale and exclusive part of the city. It was the largest
> and most beautiful church the old cowboy had ever seen.
>
> The people of the congregation were all dressed with
> expensive clothes and accessories. As the cowboy took
> a seat, the others moved away from him. No one
> greeted, spoke to, or welcomed him. They were all
> appalled at his appearance and did not attempt to hide it.
>
> The preacher gave a long sermon about Hellfire and
> brimstone and a stern lecture on how much money
> the church needed to do God's work. As the
> old cowboy was leaving the church, the preacher
> approached him and asked the cowboy to do
> him a favor. "Before you come back in here again,
> have a talk with God and ask him what He thinks
> would be appropriate attire for worship."
>
> The old cowboy assured the preacher he would.
> The next Sunday, he showed back up for the services
> wearing the same ragged jeans, shirt, boots, and hat.
> Once again he was completely shunned and ignored.
>
> The preacher approached the man and said, "I thought I
> asked you to speak to God before you came back
> to our church."
>
> "I did," replied the old cowboy.
>
> "If you spoke to God, what did he tell you the proper
> attire should be for worshiping in here?" asked the preacher.
>
> "Well, sir, God told me that He didn't have a clue what I
> should wear.He says He's never been in this church before."
>
> Have A Wonderful Day and God Bless America
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