In early America, Benjamin Franklin was wiser, Alexander Hamilton more brilliant, John Adams more literate, Thomas Jefferson more sophisticated , and James Madison more politically savvy. But each of these prominent men cited George Washington as their superior. Why? I think Washington was esteemed and respected more than any of his contemporaries because he was human.
Character is like a tree and reputation is like its shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing.
~~ Abraham Lincoln ~~
Gratitude is a quality similar to electricity. It must be produced, discharged, and use up in order to exist at all.
~~ William Faulkner ~~
I Hate Nights
As the evening winds down,
the chores are done,
the computer is off,
the phone calls have ended.
I feel the depression closing in,
feel the oppression of my scattered thoughts,
feel the confusion of unexplained dreams,
feel the loneliness of being a single mother.
I hear my tears as they hit the pillow,
hear my thoughts as though a group of angry bees are buzzing in my head,
hear my labored breathing as the panic attack ensues,
hear the rustle of sheets as I struggle to hide my head in shame.
The way we walk in faith is through our conduct, lifestyle, and choices. The Holy Spirit guides our steps, and we purposefully follow. It is important that we ask for direction and wisdom, except that He will answer and meet our needs, and trust that He knows what is best.
Becoming a Christian doesn't mean that obedience to the Lord is automatic. It's a lifelong process of growing in our trust and patiently waiting on Him before we act. This requires a steadfast commitment to obey so that we can say no to ungodly choices and yes to God.
To avoid criticism, do nothing, say nothing, be nothing.
~~ Elbert Hubbard ~~
Changing your attitude is the most important thing you can do to create the life of your dreams.
~~ Rick Beneteau ~~
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