Franklin D. Roosevelt (32nd president of the United States who lead the nation through some tough times; the Great Depression and World War II) is quoted as stating, “The only limit to our realization of tomorrow is our doubts of today.” What … [Read more...] about FUTURE AND HOPE!
Mercy
RECEIVED AND GIVEN!
It has been said, “To err is human; to forgive, divine.” It has also been stated, “To err is human; to forgive, rare.” Perhaps we would do well to consider where we are in the picture. The first quote is drawn from the eighteenth-century poet, … [Read more...] about RECEIVED AND GIVEN!
SUPER DUPER!
I sometimes get a kick out of the charged words used in advertising. It seems that if the expression “super duper” (or similer expressions) is used, the product just has to be greater and more powerful than any other. It is the “super duper” that can handle the “super duper” blemishes, marks, and messes encountered in … [Read more...] about SUPER DUPER!
FINAL DELIVERY!
Have you ever had a notice left on your door regarding an attempted delivery? Did the notice say something like: “An attempt was made to deliver a parcel. Another attempt will be made tomorrow. Upon a third unsuccessful attempt this parcel will be returned to sender.” Such a notice leaves you hoping you will connect before … [Read more...] about FINAL DELIVERY!
WRONG CONCLUSION, SAME NEED!
It is far too easy to jump to the wrong conclusions as we look at our own situation and the situation of others. Like Job’s friends, we need to be careful of drawing the conclusion only good things happen to good people and bad things happen to bad people. Perhaps the “why” of some circumstances may never be answered, but we must guard … [Read more...] about WRONG CONCLUSION, SAME NEED!
