Spiritual Thoughts

  Friday Tale - Think about your Thoughts   T hink about what you think, for it provides a mirror to the world of your heart and soul.   If you think you are beaten, you are. If you think you dare not, you don’t. If you like to win, but think you can’t, It’s almost certain you won’t.   If you think you’ll lose, you’ve lost, For out of this world we find Success begins with a person’s will, It’s all in our state of mind.   If you think you’re outclassed, you are. You’ve got to think high to rise. You’ve got to be sure of yourself before You can ever win a prize.   Cause life’s battles don’t always go To the stronger or faster man, But sooner or later, the person who wins Is the person WHO THINKS HE CAN . ~ Walter D. Wintle   A s a man thinks in his heart, so is he. Let my thoughts be pleasing to Him; as for me, I shall be glad in the LORD. ~ Proverbs 23:7; Psalm 104:34

  P erhaps there is no more  important component of character  than steadfast resolution.  ~ Theodore Roosevelt   L et us not lose heart in doing good,   for in due time we will reap  if we do not grow weary.  ~ Galatians 6:9

  R esolve to perform what you ought; perform without fail what you resolve . ~ Charles Simmons S o then, we pursue the things  which make for peace and  the building up of one another. ~ Romans 14:19

  D etermination is power. If the prospect be dark, kindle up the fire of resolution that nothing but death can extinguish. ~ Charles Simmons   P ursue righteousness,   godliness, faith, love,   perseverance and gentleness. ~ 1 Timothy 6:11

  O ne resolution I have made and  try to always to keep is this:  To rise above the little things. ~ John Burroughs   W e exult in hope of the glory of God. And not only this, BUT we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance. ~ Romans 5:3-4

Friday Tale - Christmas:             On December 25th, the birth of Jesus Christ will once again be celebrated around the world. The gospels mention no actual birthdate—or even season of the year—so the precise date remains a mystery. For many scholars, though, the presence of shepherds and sheep at the familiar manger scene suggest that he was born in the fall of the year, and not the winter.           The exact date is unknown, but by the 4th century, December 25th was the accepted date throughout Europe. Scholars believe early Christians chose the date to coincide with pagan festivals celebrating the winter solstice.           Throughout the Roman Empire, the solstice was called "the birthday of the unconquered Sun," and public celebrations provided perfect "cover" for early Christians who wanted to celebrate Christ's birth without drawing at

  Christmas To Do List: 1. Buy Presents  Be Present 2. Wrap Gifts  Someone in a Hug 3. Send Gifts Peace 4. Shop for Food - Donate Food 5. Make Cookies  Love 6. See the lights Be the light. ~ CyberSalt T o do what is right and just is more  acceptable to the LORD than animal sacrifices. ~ Proverbs 21:3

  M ay you have year round the gladness of the season, which is HOPE; the spirit of the season which is PEACE; and the heart of the season which is LOVE. ~ Ada V. Hendricks (amended)   T he Hope of the righteous is  Gladness, and Love covers  all transgressions. ~ Proverbs 10:28, 12

  F aith - it is not a leap into  the dark.... rather, it is a  step into the light. ~ Unknown   F or I am not ashamed of the Gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone   who believes, to the Jew first,  and also to the Gentile. ~ Romans 1:16

H ow to let your light shine: Work with joy. Pray with love. Dream from your heart. Share what you have. Live simply, Love deeply Thank God always. ~ Unknown   F or you were once darkness, BUT now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light - for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth, and  find out what pleases the Lord. ~ Ephesians 5:8-10  

  Friday Tale - Success???   O ver the years , I have read thousands of books and articles on the subjects of success and achievement. It seems that the reasons for these accomplishments have been discussed and written about for more than two thousand years, in every conceivable way. One quality that most philosophers, teachers and experts agree on is the importance of self-discipline. As Al Tomsik summarized it years ago, "Success is tons of discipline."       Some years ago, I attended a conference in Washington. It was the lunch break and I was eating at a nearby food fair. The area was crowded and I sat down at the last open table by myself, even though it was a table for four.       A few minutes later, an older gentleman and a younger woman who was his assistant came along carrying trays of food, obviously looking for a place to sit.       With plenty of room at my table, I immediately arose and invited the older gentleman to join me. He was hesitant, but I insi

  F orgiving someone may cost you your pride, BUT not forgiving them will cost you your freedom. ~ GoodFruits.com   B e kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you. ~ Ephesians 4:32

  B eginnings are only difficult  without any action. ~ Bryan Pulsifer   F or we have become partakers of Christ, IF we hold fast the beginning of our assurance firm to the end. ~ Hebrews 3:14

O ur eyes are placed in front because it's more important to look forward than it is to look back. ~ Rebecca Ann Totten L et your eyes look directly ahead and let your gaze be fixed straight in front of you. Watch the path of your feet and all your ways will be established. ~ Proverbs 4: 25-26  

  M entally floss regularly with God's Word to Avoid Truth Decay. ~ Darlyne J. Erickson   A wise man will hear and  increase in learning, and  a man of understanding will   acquire wise counsel, to understand. ~ Proverbs 1:5

    Thought for the Day 12/9/2022   Friday Tale -  a Bear, A Bridge and God   T his bridge bridge is on the Old Donner Pass Highway. It has a spectacular view of Donner Lake on Route 40. A bear was walking across Rainbow Bridge ( Old Hwy 40 at Donner Summit, Truckee) on a Saturday when two cars, also crossing the bridge, scared the bear into jumping over the edge of the bridge. Somehow the bear caught the ledge and was able to pull itself to safety. Authorities decided that nothing could be done to help Saturday night so they returned Sunday morning to find the bear sound asleep on the

  I can see how it might be possible for a man to look down upon the earth and be an atheist, BUT I cannot conceive how he could look up into the heavens and say there is no God. ~ Abraham Lincoln O nly a fool would say,  "There is no God!" People like that are worthless. ~ Psalm 14:1 (CEV)

  S peak when you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret. ~ Ambrose Bierce H e who is slow to anger has great understanding, BUT he who is quick-tempered exalts folly. ~ Proverbs 14:29

  D o not ask the Lord to guide your footsteps, if you are not willing to move your feet. ~ Anonymous T herefore, prepare your minds for action, keep sober in spirit, fix your hope complete on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. ~ 1 Peter 1:13

  L ive in such away that you would not be ashamed to sell your parrot to the town gossip. ~ Will Rogers   H e who goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets, therefore do not associate with a gossip. For lack of wood the fire goes out, and where there is no whisperer, contention quiets down. ~ Proverbs 26:20; 20:19

  Friday Tale - It's Wonderful!  T he 92-year-old, petite, well-poised and proud lady, who is fully dressed each morning by eight o'clock, with her hair fashionably coifed and makeup perfectly applied, even though she has poor eyesight, moved to a nursing home today. Her husband of 70 years recently passed away, making the move necessary. After many hours of waiting patiently in the lobby of the nursing home, she smiled sweetly when told her room was ready. As she maneuvered her walker to the elevator, I provided a visual description of her tiny room, including the eyelet sheets that had been hung on her window.   "I love it! It's sounds wonderful!" she stated with the enthusiasm of an eight-year-old having just been presented with a new puppy. "Mrs. Jones, you haven't seen the room just wait."   "That doesn't have anything to do with it," she replied. "Happiness is something you decide on ahead of time. Whether I like my ro

  T he way to develop the best that is in a man is by appreciation and encouragement. ~ Charles M. Schwab   N ow may our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who has loved us and given us eternal comfort and good hope by grace,   comfort and strengthen your hearts in every good work and word. ~ 2 Timothy 2:16-17