Remember the children’s song, “Be Careful Little Hands What You Do”? Have we learned the lesson yet or do we need to start singing the song again? Someone has said, “There is more power in the open hand than in a clenched fist.” [source: “1600 Squibs And Quips”, compiled by E. C. … [Read more...] about OPEN HAND!
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GOOD HEART!
It has been said, “A great smile is a wonderful asset, but a good heart is pure gold.” (Dolly Parton) Sometimes people noted for having a good heart are said to have a heart of gold. This is usually in reference to one who is kind and giving … [Read more...] about GOOD HEART!
SLIGHT AND SIGHT!
Sometimes we may feel slighted in life when things we have done are not duly acknowledged. However, is that what our doing is about? If it is, we will be greatly disappointed. However, when our doing is merely about serving a good purpose with no expectation for acknowledgement, we have left no room for disappointment. However, the door is open to … [Read more...] about SLIGHT AND SIGHT!
PASS IT ON!
I remember as a teen, among our youth group we would whisper to each other, “God loves you and so do I. Pass it on.” Then we would watch as it continued to be spoken around the room. Sincerely affirming one another in this way is encouraging. However, the passing it on is intended to go beyond mere … [Read more...] about PASS IT ON!
GUT FEELING!
How are we feeling about life? Does our focus give rise to butterflies in the stomach? Are we feeling a bit pukey? Sometimes when we don’t feel good about life, we can get a sick feeling in our gut. Then there are times when we are in a situation where our gut feeling is that something just isn’t right. Gut … [Read more...] about GUT FEELING!
