They say that dogs are man’s best friends and that’s true. But there are many great things that we as…
Love and Time
How valuable is your time and how much of it do you REALLY use to show your love…
The Clever Old Man
One evening, an old farmer decided to to go down to the pond, as he hadn’t been there for a…
Seven Lovely Logics
The following are some great thoughts to live by… Seven Lovely Logics Make peace with your past so it doesn’t…
The Art of Parenting
A teenage boy had just passed his driving test and inquired of his father as to when they could discuss…
An Angel’s Hand
The death and loss of a loved one, family or friend, is never easy. There are times when it comes…
I Will Be Here
Occasionally, I come across a poem or the words to a song, that is very calming and reassuring. Today, I…
Three Simple Stories of Truths
For thousands and thousands of years, numerous people have tried to explain simple concepts and truths that have stood the…
Unconditional Friendship
There is nothing more special and meaningful in a person’s life to have that one or two special friends that…
Burnt Biscuits
Unconditional kindness and compassion for others should be our core focus every day of our lives. I recently came across…
The Last King
Resentment. Anger. Bitterness. Animosity. These are some words that have described the attributes that some individuals have allowed to grab…
Wonderful Worldwide Traditions of New Year’s
The annual celebration of New Year’s Eve is one of my favorite times of the year. It is during this…
The Story of the Christmas song, “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day”
In March of 1863, 18-year-old Charles Appleton Longfellow walked out of his family’s house on Brattle Street in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and—unbeknownst…
Spending Christmas With Jesus This Year
The Christmas and Holiday season is one of the most beautiful and exciting times of the year for millions of…
The “Twelve Days of Christmas” Explained
Millions of people know the vintage Christmas song, “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” It is one of the most well-known…
Remembering Our Loved Ones
All of us have relatives or other people that we know who are advancing in years and who are people…
What is a REAL Friend?
A simple friend, when visiting, acts like a guest. A real friend opens your refrigerator and helps himself. A…
Unconditional Friendship
There is nothing more special and meaningful in a person’s life to have that one or two special friends that…
Church is Hard
Church is hard for the person walking through the doors, afraid of judgment. Church is hard for the pastor’s family,…
Know the Value of Your Life
Your life is precious. Your life is valuable. Your life is priceless. Your life has worth. There are times in…
Not Your Cup of Tea
The world is filled with people who, no matter what you do, no matter what you try, will simply not…
The Most Important Things to Teach Our Children
In today’s world, there is an incredible amount of stress and pressure put onto children in a variety of ways.…
This Is What You Don’t Do
The following is some good advice that you can use when it seems like the world is against you and…
The Knots Prayer
Have you ever felt like you were not good enough and that your life was filled with poor self-confidence and…
The Riches of Life
It was once said that depression is caused by focusing on the past, anxiety is produced by exceedingly worrying about…
Facing the Struggles of Life
Life can be tough at times and it during these periods of hardship that we may wonder to ourselves, “Why…
Eleven Life Lessons…from Bill Gates!
Bill Gates gave a speech at a High School a little while ago and shared with the audience eleven things they did not…
Someday I’ll Tell My Children
Someday, when my child is old enough to appreciate what motivates and parent and makes them do what they do,…
Can Prayer Save America?
During the Civil War, a friend of Abraham Lincoln was a visitor in the White House. “One night I was…
Great Ways To Show Courtesy
Common courtesy…is it still with us today? Or has it become a “thing” of the past? Personally, I think…
The Compassion of a Stranger
A lady walked down a city street one day, she spotted a beggar. The man looked old, he smelled, was…
That’s Not My Job
The following little ditty might make you scratch your head but also might bring a smile to your face. This…
The Dangers of Judging Others
It was once said that, “Judging a person doesn’t define who they are…it defines who you are.” Unfortunately, we all…
Thing’s You Can’t Eat
People are always wondering to themselves what they can or can’t eat. They are worried about their weight and are…
The Professor
In a classroom full of students, a professor asks: Let’s suppose that you had $86,400 and someone stole $10 from…
A Good Time For A Giggle!
In today’s world, amidst all of the depressing news and the negative climate, I think it is good for a…
When to Keep Your Mouth Shut
There are times throughout our lives when we are faced with situations that make us angry, upset or annoyed with…
Wisdom to Make Life Happier
I have always found it encouraging and edifying to find “words of wisdom” that I can think about and, hopefully,…
Cherish Your Dog
I am a huge animal lover. Growing up, our house always had pets such as cats, gerbils, goldfish, and lizards.…
Aging Like Sea Glass
I have bad news folks…we are all getting older! Have you ever considered how you want to age as you…
What to Give Up…
There are times throughout our lives when we get so discouraged or frustrated that we really want to give up?…
Until Death Do Us Apart
“Until death do us part.” This sentence is usually included when two people make their vows to each other on…
Leadership and the Wisdom of Wolves
Leadership can come in a variety of forms. Some people lead by example, some good, some bad. Some individuals lead…
A Bowl of Noodles
Learning lessons can be a curious business. People learn lessons in life in a variety of ways and today’s story…
Attitude is Everything
Perspective and attitude is everything in our lives. Many times, the way that we look at certain situations and circumstances…
Sunken Ships
Today’s blog is a quick encouragement for us to remind us to stay positive despite the fact that you may…
Praying for Pappy
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When God Laughs
It’s funny how things work out sometimes. There are those occasions when we stop and scratch our heads and ask…
The Grateful Whale
If you read the front page story of the San Francisco Chronicle on Thursday, December 15, 2005, you would have…
A Friendly Toast
There is nothing better that having good friends. Having those special people that we can go and share our thoughts,…
Love and Time
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? ? Photo Credit: Martin Widenka via Unsplash How valuable is your time and how much…
The Clever Old Man
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One evening, an old farmer decided to to go down to the pond, as he hadn’t…
An Angel’s Hand
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Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com The death and loss of a loved one, family or friend,…
I Will Be Here
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Photo by Keegan Houser on Pexels.com Occasionally, I come across a poem or the words to…
No Act of Kindness is Ever Wasted
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By Ludek via Wikimedia Commons One day, a poor boy who was selling goods from door…
