STOP AND THINK - Don't walk in front of me, I may not follow. Don't walk behind me, I may not lead. Walk beside me and be my friend. (Albert Camus, French Nobel Prize-winning author) We all need a leader, someone we can follow with confidence. Some of us will be...
STOP AND THINK - The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt within the heart. (Inspiration Line) Who can deny the beauty of the changing color of leaves in the fall? Or snow-capped mountains in the crisp air of...
STOP AND THINK - It is Christmas in the heart that puts Christmas in the air. (W. T. Ellis, early 20th century member of U.S. congress and author). Only seven days till Christmas, and certainly Christmas is “In the air.” Lights, bells, music, Santas, gifts under the...
STOP AND THINK - When we are truly ready to learn, all people and all experiences become our teachers. (Anonymous) In addition to emphasizing the value of good teaching, perhaps we should turn our attention to the other side: learning. More than just teaching for its...
STOP AND THINK - Change is inevitable; growth is intentional. (Attributed to Glenda Cloud) Everyone knows that the only constant in life is change. And it is a good thing, no doubt. The more important issue is how do you respond to change? Is it an irritant, something...
Imagine a stranger from a far away land coming to America this December. Imagine their curiosity as they observe the excitement in the air, decorated trees brightly lit, and people rushing around to buy presents for one another. What would they think of the special...
STOP AND THINK - Life is all about plan B. (Author unknown). Life Is All about How You Handle Plan B. (Suzy Toronto, creative author) Everyone prefers plan A, of course, but we often can’t pursue that plan for a variety of reasons. So, when our preferred plan doesn’t...
STOP AND THINK - Feelings of worth can flourish only in an atmosphere where individual differences are appreciated, mistakes are tolerated, communication is open, and rules are flexible. (Virginia Satir, 20th century American author and psychotherapist) Satir is...
STOP AND THINK - If you have one true friend, you have more than your share. (Thomas Fuller, 17th century English churchman and historian) What is Fuller suggesting? That there aren’t enough friends to go around? That if you have one friend, you shouldn’t try to find...
STOP AND THINK - Walking your talk is a great way to motivate yourself. Be honest with yourself, and you will find the motivation to do what you advise others to do. (Vince Poscente, motivational speaker) We hear a lot today about “walking your talk.” Often, it’s a...
STOP AND THINK - He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree. (Roy L. Smith, American clergyman) Christmas in just two week away and children young and old are thinking about the gifts they’ll receive. Smith’s comment may be hard for children...
As a parent of young kids, I do my best to raise them with an understanding of Jesus and to teach them to make good decisions. But I find myself asking, how do you really do that with a three year old? While I was pondering this thought, I started thinking about all...