Spiritual Thoughts

  T here are two ways of exerting one's strength: one is pushing down, the other is pulling up. ~ Booker T. Washington L et us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we will reap if we do not grow weary. So then, while we have opportunity,  let us do good to all people. ~ Galatians 6:9-10

  I find that it is not the circumstances  in which we are placed, BUT the spirit in which we face them, that constitutes our comfort. ~ E. Merrill Root C onsider it all joy when you encounter various trials,  knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect result so that you may be mature and complete, lacking in nothing. ~ James 1:2-4

  M an does not live by a turkey in every oven or a color TV set in every home. Man lives by faith, hope and love, by the star on the horizon, by the trumpet that will not call retreat. ~ E. Merrill Root T rust in the LORD and do good; Dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness. Commit your way to the LORD, Trust also in Him, and He will do it. ~ Psalm 37:3, 5

  Friday Tale - What Really Matters is.... A s  Carl Coleman drove to work one morning, he bumped fenders with another motorist. Both cars stopped, and the woman driving the other car got out to survey the damage. She was very distraught, knowing the accident was her fault. She admitted this, adding that her car was brand-new, less than two days from the showroom. She dreaded facing her husband.  Coleman was sympathetic, but knew he needed to pursue the exchange of license and registration data. As the woman reached into her glove compartment to retrieve the documents in an envelope, a piece of paper tumbled out.  Written in her husband's distinctive handwriting were the following words:  "In case of accident, please remember . . . Honey, it's you I love . . . not the car." ~ Tommy A bove all, keep fervent in your love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins. ~ 1 Peter 4:8

  T o acquire knowledge, one must study. BUT to acquire wisdom, one must observe. ~ Marilyn Vos Savant A cquire wisdom! Acquire understanding! Do not forget nor turn away from the words of my mouth. The beginning of wisdom is wisdom, Acquire wisdom, and with all your acquiring, get understanding. ~ Proverbs 4:5, 7

 T he right word spoken at the right time sometimes achieves miracles. ~ Unknown A  gentle answer turns away wrath, BUT a harsh word stirs up anger. Patience and gentle talk can convince a ruler and overcome any problem. ~ Proverbs 15:1, 25:15