God of Hope

The unselfish effort to bring cheer to others will be the beginning of a happier life for ourselves. (Helen Keller, late author, speaker)

Emery adds that, in truth, the best toys are also “the most available.” He reports on a survey that concluded that the five best-loved toys are…

The Bible quotes Jesus as saying, “It is more blessed to give than to receive” (Acts 20:35). And Francis tells us why. When you give a gift to someone…

To be without some of the things you want is an indispensable part of happiness. (Bertrand Russell, British philosopher)

Coolidge continues: “Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb.

Love is a partnership of two unique people who bring out the very best in each other. . . (Barbara Cage, Australian gymnast)

Experience has shown us that sharing is not a natural human trait. Children have to be taught to share—often with many struggles and much reluctance.

In Lincoln’s day, there was a limited number of available books. Ebooks, blogs, and podcasts were far from even being imagined; learning was restricted.

When someone is hoping, maybe even planning for something unrealistic, something that most likely will never happen, we call that “wishful thinking.”

Bryant noted that everyone has the will to win, but that’s not enough. This often-quoted statement certainly goes much deeper than what is often promised.

When the time comes that we begin to long for the “good old days” rather than think expectantly about the future, we have become “old.”

Lord, remind me how brief my time on earth will be. Remind me that my days are numbered—how fleeting my life is. (Psalm 39:4)