Spiritual Thoughts

  C ommitment is that turning point in your life when you seize the moment and convert it into an opportunity to alter your destiny. ~ Denis Waitley C ommit your work to the LORD and your plans will be established. ~ Proverbs 16:3

  Friday Tale - Running in the Rain A little girl had been shopping with her Mom in Wal-Mart. She must have been 6 years old, this beautiful red haired, freckle faced image of innocence. It was pouring outside. The kind of rain that gushes over the top of rain gutters, so much in a hurry to hit the earth it has no time to flow down the spout. We all stood there under the awning and just inside the door of the Wal-Mart. We waited, some patiently, others irritated because nature messed up their hurried day. I am always mesmerized by rainfall. I got lost in the sound and sight of the heavens washing away the dirt and dust of the world. Memories of running, splashing so carefree as a child came pouring in as a welcome reprieve from the worries of my day. The little voice was so sweet as it broke the hypnotic trance we were all caught in "Mom, let's run through the rain," she said. "What?" Mom asked. "Let 's run through the rain!" She repeated. "No...

  F aith is the hostess that will not entertain doubt . ~ Jenna Wright N ow faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. ~ Hebrews 11:1

  I t does not take much to lift one's spirits:  simple pleasures abound everywhere.  All we need to do is prepare the mind, look, then enjoy . ~ Brian Luke Seaward H e sends forth His command to the earth; His word runs very swiftly. He gives snow like wool; He scatters the frost like ashes.  He casts forth His ice as fragments; Who can stand before His cold?   He sends forth His word and melts them; He causes His wind to blow and the waters to flow.   He declares His words to Jacob, His statutes and His ordinances to Israel.   Praise the LORD! ~ Psalm 147:15-20

  E very day we are given small opportunities to bring someone joy that can make a huge difference in a life . ~ Delilah (radio host) H ow lovely on the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, who announces peace and  brings good news of happiness, who announces salvation! ~ Isaiah 52:7

 The best of all things is to learn. Money can be lost or stolen, health and strength may fail, but what you have committed to your mind is yours forever. ~ Louis L'Amour   Now you are Light in the Lord; walk as children of Light  trying to learn what is pleasing to the Lord. ~ Ephesians 5:8, 10