February 28, 2010

Thought for the Day – Exodus 3:11 on Doubt

Moses answered God, ‘But why me? What makes you think that I could ever go to Pharaoh and lead the children of Israel out of Egypt?'”Exodus 3:11 (The Message) God gave Moses a very big assignment. “Bring my people ...

February 27, 2010

Thought for the Day – L. Tomlin on Calamity

Things are going to get a lot worse before they get worse.”– Lily Tomlin Now there’s an encouraging thought to start your day! It’s similar to the oxymoronic despair.com poster that proclaims, “It’s always darkest just before it goes ...

February 26, 2010

Thought for the Day – A. Einstein on Perspective

When you look at yourself from a universal standpoint, something inside always reminds or informs you that there are bigger and better things to worry about.”– Albert Einstein Have you seen the “You are here” T-shirts with an arrow ...

February 25, 2010

Thought for the Day – G. Patton on Cynicism

Watch what people are cynical about and one can often discover what they lack.”– George Patton The world has no shortage of cynics or things to be cynical about. In fact, if you’re a wayward cynic in need of ...

February 24, 2010

Thought for the Day – Epitaph of Alexander the Great

A tomb now suffices him for whom the world was not enough.”– Epitaph of Alexander the Great Alexander III of Macedon (356–323 BC), commonly known as Alexander the Great, is said to have conquered much of the ancient world ...

February 23, 2010

Thought for the Day – H. D. Thoreau on Pursuit

Never look back unless you are planning to go that way.”– Henry David Thoreau I remember long ago riding my bike as a young teen to a local strip mall to hang out with a friend. Back then there ...

February 22, 2010

Thought for the Day – R. J. Sternberg on Commitments

The essence of intelligence would seem to be in knowing when to think and act quickly, and knowing when to think and act slowly.”Robert J. Sternberg Is there any doubt that “instant” is a prized value in our Western ...

February 21, 2010

Thought for the Day – 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 on Difficulties

We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.”2 Corinthians 4:8-9 (NIV) When you hear someone complain about their situation, have you ever found ...

February 20, 2010

Thought for the Day – M. Berle on Laughter

Laughter is an instant vacation.– Milton Berle When was the last time you had a really good laugh? The kind that makes your side hurt and causes others to join in with you? Mine came just the other day. ...

February 18, 2010

Thought for the Day – A. Einstein on Dancers

Dancers are the athletes of God.”– Albert Einstein Several years ago I did the impossible—or at least the improbable. I purchased a package of ballroom dancing lessons for my wife’s birthday. It was not a planned purchase. Days before ...

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