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If you are looking for help getting your life together, Dr. Billy Graham says look no further than the Holy Bible. When asked to recommend a good self-help book for personal development, Graham told the person that the Bible is the “greatest ’self-help’ book ever written.” The famous pastor says purpose…

I have seen this so clearly in my own family . . . not in my leadership but in that of my father. I remember when my sister and I were both teenagers. We had a fairly active teen group in our church and there was this one family who worked with us a good bit. They really were wonderful people, but they…

Happened to me back in the summer. Kathy and I were ready for vacation. We were going to the National Association Meeting in Oklahoma City. Since driving there would take us through Arkansas, guess what we did. That’s right! We drove! (The reason for those of you who don’t know is that my grandson and…

The Buddhist concept of love is depicted in a story about a grandmother whose grandchild had died. The woman sought Buddha's advise as to how she should handle grief. He first asked the distressed woman how many people lived in her city, Savatthi. When answered, he inquired, "Would you like to have as…

"It's what you learn, after you know it all, that counts." [Legendary Basketball coach John Wooden in his book: My Personal Best. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2004, p. 101]

Overheard: “People are more violently opposed to fur than leather because it’s safer to harass rich women than motorcycle gangs.” Reader’s Digest, August 1995, page 69

I suppose that all of us can look back on things that happened to us in our lives and see how foolish we were. I sure can. I remember the early 80's. Kathy and I were newly married without a lot of income, but we were absolutely determined to own a home. Let me rephrase: She wasn’t that thrilled. It…

~ Your fences need to be horse-high, pig-tight and bull-strong. ~ Life is simpler when you plow around the stump. ~ A bumble bee is considerably faster than a John Deere tractor. ~ Words that soak into your ears are whispered...not yelled. ~ Meanness don't jes' happen overnight. ~ Forgive your enemies.…

Horse sense: That peculiar sense which prevents horses from betting hay and oats on what humans will do. Wish I’d Said That, Cleon Lyles, page 152

The learned fool writes his nonsense in better language than the unlearned but still ‘tis nonsense.’

Did you ever notice the number of people who spend their time learning How To Do It? And after they learn, they accomplish very little before they’re looking for a new How To Do It. As soon as they master that, someone announces another How To Do It. Although technical competence in any field is a necessity,…

“WORLDLY WISDOM” (1 Corinthians 3:19) “For the wisdom of this world is foolishness before God. For it is written, “‘He is the one who catches the wise in their craftiness’” “Have ye not noticed, in reading history, how God has abased the pride of wisdom? In ages long gone by, be sent mighty minds into…

For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by His life. /Romans 5:10. I am not saved by believing; I realize I am saved by believing. It is not repentance that saves me; repentance is the sign that I realize what God…

I walked a mile with pleasure, She chattered all the way; But left me none the wiser, For all she had to say. I walked a mile with sorrow, Not a word, said she; But oh the things I learned When sorrow walked with me.— Robert Browning Hamilton Braude’s Handbook of Stories, Jacob Braude, page 352

Goofy wisdom of Larry the cable guy . . . 1. A day without sunshine is like night. 2. On the other hand, you have different fingers. 3. 42.7 percent of all statistics are made up on the spot. 4. 99 percent of lawyers give the rest a bad name. 5. Remember, half the people you know are below average. 6.…

The following (edited) article is entitled "All I Need To Know About Life I Learned From Trees" (author unknown) It’s important to have roots. In today’s complex world, it pays to branch out. If you really believe in something, don’t be afraid to go out on a limb. Be flexible so you don’t break when…

Dan Quale quote: Losing your mind Think about the upcoming political agenda. Remember Dan Quale – mostly note during the 80’s… He was speaking at a luncheon for NAACP Their slogan says: “The mind is a terrible thing to waste” He was trying to vocalize that slogan; but it just came out wrong… He said,…

A man appears before the pearly gates. “Have you ever done anything of particular merit?” St. Peter asks. “Well, I can think of one thing,” the man offers. “Once I came upon a gang of high-testosterone bikers who were threatening a young woman. I directed them to leave her alone, but they wouldn’t listen.…

Intellectual property has the shelf life of a banana. Bill Gates Source: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/b/billgates382175.html

During a homicide trial in Nassau County, NY., the witness had just stated that he saw the victim lying on the ground, obviously dead. The defense lawyer rose to his feet and conducted the following cross-examination: “Sir, are you a doctor?” “No,” replied the witness. “Well, are you a paramedic?” “No,…

. The Greeks made gods, or deified, both the concept of sophia (wisdom) and gnosis (knowledge). According to Greek mythology, Gnosis was a lame deity. He only did what the beautiful and desirous goddess Sophia told him to do. Gnosis was her servant. And if one could marry Sophia he would gain her bond…

I am an 82 year old senior woman. I am tired of people treating me like a foolish child. Last year I replaced several windows in my house. They were the expensive double-insulated, energy efficient windows. This week I received a call from the contractor complaining that the work has been done for a…

Wisdom is knowing what to do; Skill is knowing how to do it; Virtue is doing it. Speaker's Sourcebook, Eleanor Doan, page 283

John Murray We must not suppose that the measure of our understanding or experience is the measure of the Spirit’s working.

The better part of one's life consists of his friendships. ~ Abraham Lincoln