Monthly Archives: January 2010

Thought for the Day – Psalm 29:11 on Peace

By Leary Gates
God makes his people strong. God gives his people peace.- Psalm 29:11 (The Message)

Have you ever been mesmerized by a sudden storm? The sky dark as night. Strong  […]

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Published on January 31, 2010 | Posted in Thought for the Day | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Thought for the Day – J. Winters on Success

By Leary Gates
I couldn’t wait for success, so I went ahead without it.”- Jonathan Winters

The movie Poltergeist tells the story about a family coping with a haunted house. In one  […]

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Published on January 30, 2010 | Posted in Thought for the Day | Tagged | Leave a comment

Thought for the Day – W. Whitman

By Leary Gates
In the faces of men and women, I see God.”- Walt Whitman

Oh, how often I’ve thought about having a face-to-face with God! There’s so much I want to  […]

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Published on January 28, 2010 | Posted in Thought for the Day | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Thought for the Day – L. Tolstoy on Change

By Leary Gates
True life is lived when tiny changes occur.”- Leo Tolstoy

Admittedly, I can be mesmerized by the significant—a towering and majestic mountain, an electrifying thunderstorm, a devastating natural disaster.  […]

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Published on January 27, 2010 | Posted in Thought for the Day | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Thought for the Day – A. Einstein on Ideas

By Leary Gates
The only sure way to avoid making mistakes is to have no new ideas.” – Albert Einstein

Have you been through a cerebral detox yet? I have. Several months after  […]

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Published on January 26, 2010 | Posted in Thought for the Day | Tagged | Leave a comment

Thought for the Day – T. Roosevelt on Action

By Leary Gates
In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do  […]

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Published on January 25, 2010 | Posted in Thought for the Day | Tagged | Leave a comment

Thought for the Day – Psalm 34:5 on Cheer

By Leary Gates
Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame.” - Psalm 34:5 (NIV)

I once heard a preacher speak on this verse. “Our faces are  […]

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Published on January 24, 2010 | Posted in Thought for the Day | Tagged | Leave a comment

Thought for the Day – Unknown on the Impossible

By Leary Gates
When somebody tells you nothing is impossible, ask him to dribble a football.” - Unknown

That would do it for me. I’ve never been good at dribbling a spherical basketball,  […]

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Published on January 23, 2010 | Posted in Thought for the Day | Tagged | 2 Comments

Thought for the Day – J. Addison on Criticism

By Leary Gates
There is no defense against criticism except obscurity.” - Joseph Addison

There has never been a shortage of critics. From Monday morning quarterbacks to political pundits, opinion on how others  […]

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Published on January 22, 2010 | Posted in Thought for the Day | Tagged | Leave a comment

Thought for the Day – P. Picaso on Inspiration

By Leary Gates
Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working.” - Pablo Picaso

What’s the catalyst for creative inspiration? Years ago, Denise Shekerjian set out to unearth the answer to that  […]

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Published on January 21, 2010 | Posted in Thought for the Day | Tagged , | Leave a comment