Great accomplishments are often attempted but only occasionally reached. (Charles Swindoll, pastor and author) That might sound pretty discouraging, but Swindoll continues, “Those who reach them are usually those who missed many times before.” One mistake or one...
Adversity is the state in which a man most easily becomes acquainted with himself. (John Wooden, hall of fame coach) People react to hard times in a variety of ways. Some just can’t seem to lift their heads up and move on. Others struggle without hope. If Wooden is...
I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought; and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder. (G. K. Chesterton, 19th-20th century literary and art critic) They say that people who see the cup as half full are optimists while those who see it as...
Life is painting a picture, not doing a sum. (Oliver Wendell Holmes, 19th century physician and poet) Is life more an art or a science? We know that proper nutrition, exercise, and a healthy lifestyle are factors that can, at least in part, be calculated, and we can...
Life presents many choices, the choices we make determine our future. (Catherine Pulsife., author) Jim Stovall, another writer adds: “Only when we accept the fact that we are where we are because of choices we've made in the past can we live every day of the rest of...
The key to order, sanity, and peace of mind. (Elayne Boosler, comedian) Read on. Boosler writes: “I am thankful [that] the most important key in history was invented. It’s not the key to your house, your car, your boat, your safety deposit box, your bike lock.” What...
The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be. (Ralph Waldo Emerson) Some people seem to feel that they were destined to be what they’ve become. Their success—or failure—in life was foreordained. Such an idea would remove all responsibility...
I like the dream of the future better than the history of the past. (Thomas Jefferson) Jefferson was certainly well aware of past history, but his many talents were engaged in working toward a prosperous future of freedom and progress. He hoped to see a group of...
A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin, and culture is like a tree without roots. (Marcus Garvey, late Jamaican-born political leader) History is not often a favorite subject of young students. They live for the here and now, and as they grow,...
Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony. (Mahatma Gandhi) Do we always say what we’re thinking? Sometimes it’s better if we don’t. Do we always do what we say we’re going to do? We should! So, maybe Gandhi makes a good point. If...
The most important thing a father can do for his children is love their mother. (Theodore Hesburgh, late president of Notre Dame University) It’s a great lesson for fathers. While their children may be honoring their mother—as they should today, fathers need to...
If today were the last day of your life, would you want to do what you are about to do today? (Steve Jobs, late co-founder of Apple, Inc.) Some of us live by a rather strict schedule. We know what’s coming ahead in our daily agenda. Others are pretty spontaneous,...