PECULIAR TRAIT

 

"It is a peculiar trait of human nature that people dislike those who help them."

Victoria Holt. The Time of the Hunter's Moon. 1983. Page 300

TRYING OUR BEST

 

I was speaking with my brother, the born raconteur. There had been a difficulty which others and I were trying to resolve.  I explained to my brother, "We are trying our best."

He looked at me with eyes of kindness, and said gently; "And our best can only be good enough."

The situation eventually resolved. I never forgot my brother's courteous words.

When a difficult situation is at hand, a gentle spirit of kindness can defuse much.

CHARACTER

 

"There are always surprises in the human character. People will say so and so acted out of character. That is not really so. They have acted according to some part of their character which they have not hitherto shown to the world."

Victoria Holt. - The Time of the Hunter's Moon. 1983. Page 175

CONFIDENT TRUTH

 

My brother who is a born raconteur tells the following story:

Someone asked our Dad, "Why are you bald?"

Dad proudly passed his hand over his noble head and quipped, 

"Green grass doesn't grow on a busy street."

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TRUE MIRACLE

 

The true miracle is that all of God 

poured into a tiny Babe.

The Creator of the Universe 

into a tiny Child.

For love of us.

Let us never forget,

what Love saved the world.

RULE OVER THE EARTH - THE QUESTION IS, HOW?

 

In Genesis 1:28, God gave humankind noble stewardship 

over the earth and all animals and creatures, 

not cruel dictatorship.

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NEVER GIVE UP

 

Never give up. Your love of God is the fuel for the

spiritual fire of your perseverance.

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