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i find one of the most fascinating accounts in
the new Testament to be Jesus’ account of the
Last Judgment in matthew 25, the separating of
the sheep and the goats.
To the sheep on his right, he says, “Come, you
that are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the
world; for i was hungry and you gave me food;
i was thirsty and you gave me drink; i was a
stranger and you welcomed me; i was naked and
you gave me clothing; i was sick and you took
care of me; i was in prison and you visited me.”
i find the response interesting. Hearing Jesus’
words, their response is, “when was it …?” They
are amazingly unaware! Can’t they remember
doing these things?
Then, when Jesus reverses the message and
says, “i was hungry and you didn’t feed me,” the
goats to the left have the same response: “when
was that?” what is going on here? memory
loss?
The point is that when the sheep are separated from the goats, there will be a lot of surprised
members of the flock. This is not only because
we will be judged according to a wisdom greater
than ours, but because some people will have
been too busy doing good to think about their
salvation. i think there is a message in this.
The fact that some people will be surprised
reminds me of what C.s. Lewis called “The
Principle of inattention.” in other words, there
are some things in life that can only be yours
when you are not looking for them.
For example, i know a lot of people who are
trying desperately to be happy. And many of
them are the most miserable people i know. but
when you are doing something else, whether it’s
painting a picture, writing a book, volunteering
a service, talking with people, or loving your
spouse, then, in the midst of it all, you may be
surprised to see that you are suddenly, inexplicably, unexpectedly happy. Do you see? it’s the
principle of inattention. You found happiness,
precisely because you were not paying attention to it, but to something else.
Have you ever tried to be humble? if you have,
you’ve not found it; because the moment you
think you have become humble, you’re proud
of it!
Have you ever tried to “get culture?” You go
to the symphony, and, instead of enjoying the
performance, there you are, watching yourself
watching the orchestra, and you’re not really
enjoying any of it — until you let go and let
yourself be surprised by the beauty of it. it’s the
principle of inattention.
Have you ever tried to “get
culture?” You go to the
symphony, and, instead of
enjoying the performance,
there you are, watching
yourself watching the
orchestra, and you’re not
really enjoying any of it
— until you let go and let
yourself be surprised by the
beauty of it. It’s the principle
of inattention.
Trying to be good is the same. Try to be good,
and all you’re likely to end up with is a good case
of self-righteousness. but try to be more loving,
and, as a byproduct, you will end up being a
better person. There it is again — the principle
of inattention!
This is a great challenge, but i think it lies at
the heart of this thing called faith. it is to lose
yourself in love so that, after acting lovingly, you
find yourself asking, “when was that?” There is
nothing i admire more than the inattention of
those who love that way.
Blair Monie is senior pastor of the Preston Hollow
Presbyterian Church (www.phpc.org). The Worship
section is a regular feature underwritten by Advocate Publishing and the churches listed on these
pages. For information about helping support the
Worship section, call 214.560.4202.
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Karyl Leonard and Marni Rawson
THE CONSIGNMENT SOLUTION
There is something for everyone at The Consignment Solution! Whether
you are furnishing an entire house or just looking for a one-of-a-kind piece,
a world of possibilities exist in their ever-changing furniture showroom.
The talented mother/daughter co-owners, Karyl Leonard and Marni
Rawson, take pride in offering the best possible product and service to
both customers and consignors.
“Our goal is to create a win-for-all. Consignors are able to maximize
their return and customers can find high quality items at prices well below
retail,” according to Karyl. “As an added bonus, we are contributing to
environmentally friendly, low-impact living.”
“Since we are networking with design consultants, space planners,
real estate home staging professionals, furniture upholsterers and refinishers,” explains Marni, “We can help complete your home furnishing
experience.”
Visit The Consignment Solution often to view the ever-changing inventory.
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Voted one of the Top Doctors in America and a Super Doctor by her peers, as published in
Texas Monthly, Dr. Christine Brown is committed to providing her patients the best in dermatologic care.
Dr. Brown received her dermatology training at UT Southwestern in Dallas where she
served as Chief Resident. After completing her Mohs micrographic surgery fellowship she
began her practice at Baylor University Medical Center.
At her Advanced Aesthetic and Laser Center, Dr. Brown offers state-of-the-art care of sundamage, aging skin, acne, rosacea, and scars, using Lumenis One IPL, Photodynamic Therapy,
Fraxel, and laser-based treatments. She personally performs Botox and filler injections for
facial rejuvenation.
Consultations with Dr. Brown and La Roche Posay, Topix, Niadyne, Elta, Revision, and Remergent skin care are available at the center.
Christine D. Brown, M.D.
3801 Gaston Ave., Ste 302
Dallas, TX 75246
214-828-0016
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We are pleased to announce the arrival of the latest technology in
skin rejuvenation – Pixel fractional skin resurfacing and Harmony Skin
Tightening. Traditional skin resurfacing provides excellent skin rejuvenation but requires significant downtime. Pixel fractional resurfacing
provides good firming of the skin and improves skin texture and tone,
sun damage, wrinkles and acne scars with minimal downtime. Although
5 treatments are recommended for optimal results, improvement is seen
after the first treatment. Also available is Harmony Skin Tightening, a safe
and painless laser technology which tightens sagging skin on the face,
neck, arms, and hands with no downtime.
Lynne J. Roberts, M.D. is an internationally known laser surgeon with
extensive experience and expertise in Dermatologic laser surgery, frequently serving as a preceptor for laser training and as a speaker regarding
cutaneous laser surgery for adults and children. Dr. Roberts offers a fullyequipped in-office laser suite, with all lasers on site, where she performs
laser surgery daily. In addition to laser surgery for adults and children,
she also specializes in Cosmetic Dermatology, including skin rejuvenation,
Botox, and “fillers”.
Dr. Roberts is Board Certified in both Dermatology and Pediatrics. Dr.
Roberts was a member of the full-time faculty at the University of Texas
Southwestern Medical Center (UTSMC) for seven years. Dr. Roberts is
currently in private practice and continues her affiliation with UTSMC as a
Clinical Professor and part-time member of the teaching faculty, training
residents in dermatology. Dr. Roberts was honored by her fellow physicians by being selected for inclusion in The Best Doctors in America as well
as D Magazine’s Best Doctors, and Texas Monthly Super Doctors.
Lynne J. Roberts, M.D.
7502 Greenville Ave. Ste. 330
Dallas, TX 75231
469.232.9300
www.lynnerobertsmd.com
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Margaret Christensen, MD
Jean Ryan
Faith Spitz
OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
Jeri Kopecky and Kelli Duffy
“My focus is creating health, not just treating disease, by addressing
the whole woman -- body, mind and spirit.” Board certified ObGYN, Dr.
Margaret Christensen was frustrated by the limitations of conventional
medical treatment models. After a sabbatical to further educate and
heal herself, she became passionate about teaching women to create
transformative healing for themselves. Her practice integrates the latest scientific medical research on bio-identical hormones, nutrition, and
medicinal herbs. Treating menopause, thyroid
imbalances, adrenal fatigue, PMS and depression, her comprehensive approach includes
nutrients, stress management, and psychological support.
CAKE CAROUSEL OWNER, CAKE DESIGNER & INSTRUCTOR
As a Realtor Jean Ryan
enjoys connecting, with investors in finding ideal properties
and connecting with the elderly
to help in selling their homes.
Over the past six years Jean
has worked with investors buying and renovating homes. She
especially loves working with
Seniors who are ready to move
by helping them stage their
homes, finding repairmen and
negotiating for them.
As a custom homebuilder,
designer and landscape artist,
Faith Spitz has a great eye for
detail and design. Women are
the primary decision maker in
new homes today. They know
the needs of their families. They
want fabulous kitchens, luxurious master suites and a bit of
space for themselves. Mostly,
Faith enjoys creating homes
people love for years to come.
Margaret Christensen, MD
ChristensenCenter.com
9601 Whiterock Tr.
Suite 219
Dallas, TX 75238
214.553.5522
Spinnerhawk Realty
660 Preston Forest
Center #173
Dallas, TX 75230
214.769.9227
King Realty
10228 Midway Rd
Dallas,TX 75229
972 489 2371
Carol Pratt
Minan B. Hammer
VIDEO PRODUCER, STORYTELLER VIDEOS
OWNER, DIRTY DAWGZ
What’s your story? Carol Pratt makes it her business to find out. She
creates “life story” DVDs for family-style events. If you have a rehearsal
dinner, birthday, anniversary, memorial or would like to create a year-at-a
glance, Carol makes the memories last forever.
“I don’t have a stock style. I allow
each story to tell itself. I particularly
like interviewing and the editing process,” says Carol. So when you
allow Storyteller Videos to tell your
story it’s sure to be unique. Give
her a call and watch yours come
to life.
Cake Carousel
1002 N. Central Expy.
Suite 501 and 511
Richardson, Texas 75080
972.690.4628
www.cakecarousel.com
Dr. Deborah Price
Dirty Dawgz was created in August of
04, a self - serve dog wash and spa/
grooming. You and your pet can get in
and out of Dirty Dawgz under $20 that
includes a nail clip and ear cleaning. We
supply everything all you have to bring is
your dog or dogs. Grooming is available at all locations. On a rotating
schedule between the stores
Dirty Dawgz offers microchipping and adoptions too!
We now have 6 stores
and two licensees to offer
the Dallas Ft. Worth area and
Houston.
Storyteller Videos
www.storytellervideos.net
9606 Trail Hill Drive
Dallas, TX 75238
214.497.0348
F/214.341.5002
FOUNDER & OWNER, HEARING PROFESSIONAL CENTER
Our Center is proud to be celebrating our 25th Anniversary. We
have been serving the hearing needs of tens of thousands of people in
North Texas since February 1983. We offer hearing tests, hearing aids,
balance therapy and educational seminars. Dr. Price is one of the nation’s
leading audiologists, Chair of the Audiology Foundation of America,
Trustee at Children’s Medical Center and on several other civic and
professional boards. She has also traveled to Mexico, Brazil and China
in efforts to help the hearing impaired. The most fulfilling aspect of her
career, she says, is “changing people’s lives by enhancing their gift of
hearing. There are tears of joy when hearing is restored through the use
of hearing aids.”
Hearing Professional Center
5462 Glen Lakes Drive
Dallas, TX 75231
214.987.4114
www.hearing-center.com
Dirty Dawgz
6 Locations: Sachse, Lakewood,
Oak Lawn, North Dallas, Plano &
Valley Ranch
214.827.3470
972.386.8175
www.dirtydawgz.net
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CAKE DESIGNER & DECORATOR
You’ll find only the best in cake decorating, candy making and cookie
baking at mother and daughter team, Jeri Kopecky and Kelli Duffy’s Cake
Carousel.
The key to success for this family owned and operated business is
the knowledge that has been lovingly passed down through the generations. In addition, Jeri has trained with dessert chefs now appearing on
the Food Network.
These two creative makers of delectable confections love what they
do and it shows. Jeri says, “I love seeing all the smiling faces after guiding
a cake decorating class.”
Kelli, who enjoys meeting with brides and children to design their
cakes, agrees, “It’s all about making people happy.”
The two plan to develop more hotel and restaurant clientele and a
future 2nd location is also in the works.
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