STOP AND THINK - Resentment is a self-inflicted wound. (Mike Lee, American pastor) When you are hurt by someone, resentment tends to build up until you begin to think about some way to seek revenge, to get even. But, as the saying goes, “Love, like candy, is dandy,...
STOP AND THINK - Giving is not an investment; it is an act of worship. (Source unknown) That’s a simple statement with strong implications. 1) When we offer a gift, we should not be looking for a return. That’s selfish giving. 2) What we give to will suggest where our...
STOP AND THINK - There’s no escaping it, the common denominator in each and every relationship in our life is: ourselves. (Chelle Thompson, Inspiration Line) In all our relationships—family, classmates, colleagues at work, or friends—there is but one common factor:...
STOP AND THINK - People follow incentives more than rules. (John Teevan, educational administrator) It may be easy to follow rules, because we know exactly what is expected in terms of behavior. On the other hand, we sometimes chafe at rules that may seem to stifle...
STOP AND THINK - You cannot dream yourself into a character; you must hammer and forge yourself one. (James A. Froude, 19th century English historian) No doubt, we would all like to be known for our sterling character, but wishing for such a reputation won’t make it...
STOP AND THINK - People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care. (Jack Kemp, 20th century American athlete and politician) This statement has been attributed to various people, but Jack Kemp exemplified it in his personal and professional life....
STOP AND THINK - The personal life deeply lived always expands into truths beyond itself. (Anaïs Nin, 20th century American author) Nin seems to be emphasizing the importance of the mind and personal introspection. When you meditate deeply on all that you are learning...
I bet most of us, have had “bad” things happen to us. If not, just wait, you will. This question either opens the door to sharing stories about Jesus, or slams it shut based on your worldview, and that of the person asking the question. This topic can...
STOP AND THINK - The season of failure is the best time for sowing the seeds of success. (Inspiration Line) Today is the first day of spring, and farmers have been thinking about getting the fields ready to sow seed. Those positive thoughts are in contrast to today’s...
STOP AND THINK - You must do the thing you think you cannot do. (Eleanor Roosevelt, late wife of the 32nd president of the United States) Mrs. Roosevelt was an active political wife, respected for her humanitarian efforts and strong motivational force. The statement...
STOP AND THINK - You must do the thing you think you cannot do. (Eleanor Roosevelt, late wife of the 32nd president of the United States) Mrs. Roosevelt was an active political wife, respected for her humanitarian efforts and strong motivational force. The statement...
STOP AND THINK - Reputation is what men say about you on your tombstone; Character is what angels say about you before the throne of God. (William Hershey Davis, Welsh poet and writer) Many people seem to be greatly concerned about their reputation—what people think...