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Thought for the Day – Psalm 119:105

By Leary Gates

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.”- Psalm 119:105 (NIV)

Recently a friend of mine told me that what he needed most […]

Thought for the Day – Psalm 5:3 on Expectation

By Leary Gates

In the morning, O Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation.”-Psalm 5:3

It is right to wait expectantly […]

Published on May 16, 2010 | Posted in Thought for the Day | Tagged challenges, expectation, prayer | Leave a comment

Thought for the Day – Proverbs 31:31 on Noble Women

By Leary Gates

Give her everything she deserves! Festoon her life with praises!”- Proverbs 31:31 (The Message)

Today is Mother’s Day, in case somehow that message hasn’t yet reached you. The National […]

Published on May 9, 2010 | Posted in Thought for the Day | Tagged Mother's Day, praise, women | Leave a comment

Thought for the Day – Thomas Merton on Purpose

By Leary Gates

If you want to identify me, ask me not where I live, or what I like to eat, or how I comb my hair, but ask me what I think […]

Published on May 4, 2010 | Posted in Thought for the Day | Leave a comment

Thought for the Day – Luke 13:33 on Determination

By Leary Gates

I must keep going today and tomorrow and the next day.”- Luke 13:33 (NIV)

The Pharisees and Jesus were almost like oil and water. You don’t have to read […]

Published on May 2, 2010 | Posted in Thought for the Day | Tagged determination, goals, obstinance, trials | Leave a comment

Thought for the Day – 1 Peter 4:12 on Trials

By Leary Gates

Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you.”- 1 Peter 4:12 (NIV)

“It’s not fair.” That’s […]

Published on April 25, 2010 | Posted in Thought for the Day | Tagged children, justice, trials | Leave a comment

Thought for the Day – Aristotle on Self-Discipline

By Leary Gates

I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies; for the hardest victory is over self.”- Aristotle

Earlier this week, Cameron Douglas, 31 year-old […]

Published on April 24, 2010 | Posted in Thought for the Day | Tagged change, discipline, goals, talent | Leave a comment

Thought for the Day – Max De Pree on Questions

By Leary Gates

We do not grow by knowing all of the answers, but rather by living with the questions.”- Max De Pree

I have to admit, although I’m not a big […]

Published on April 23, 2010 | Posted in Thought for the Day | Tagged challenges, Lost, questions | Leave a comment

Thought for the Day – Mark Twain on Clothing

By Leary Gates

Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society.”- Mark Twain

Earlier this week my wife and a few of her friends enjoyed an evening […]

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

Thought for the Day – Soren Kierkegaard on Being Misunderstood

By Leary Gates

People understand me so poorly that they don’t even understand my complaint about them not understanding me.”- Soren Kierkegaard

A client of mine many years ago was the CEO […]

Published on April 20, 2010 | Posted in Thought for the Day | Tagged misunderstandings | Leave a comment

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