“And like no other sculpture in the history of art, the dead engine and dead airframe come to life at the touch of a human hand, and join their life with the pilot’s own.” ― Richard Bach, A Gift Of Wings To focus on the basics, will provide an unshakeable stability when nothing seems fixed. In these […]
Every Last Generation Is A Powerful Servant Of The Next
“He shows mercy from generation to generation to all who fear him.” – Luke 1:50 NLT God’s mercy in every last generation, goes beyond simply not getting what we all know we deserve. The word for mercy embraces His covenant love for all of mankind. However, a critical element is mankind’s individual choice to receive […]
Writing Is the Painting Of The Voice – Here Is YOUR Canvas!
“Writing is the painting of the voice.” ― Voltaire I cannot draw, paint or even sketch well. It is annoying to have a picture in my head yet be unable to get it onto paper properly. When I saw this quote it resonated with me: I can paint! Not with the obvious medium, but with words. I […]
It is a good thing for an uneducated man to read books of quotations…
“It is a good thing for an uneducated man to read books of quotations.” — Winston S. Churchill I am not sure when I became a fan of good quotes, but it is a good thing I am, as puts me in great company with Mr. Churchill. When I am at a loss for words […]
Happy Twenty Twenty Two? Yes, With Forward Motion
“Do not wait until the conditions are perfect to begin. Beginning makes the conditions perfect” ― Alan Cohen Forward motion is not what comes to mind describing the last two years. Lockdowns, hindrances, interruptions, and constant adjustments have taken an emotional toll on all of us and have tried to define us. This was one […]
Can Calm And Tumultuous Define The Same Year?
“Nothing conquers the chaos around me like the calm assurance that I am at peace with God” – Ron Brackin Dear Friends and Family, It has been a couple of years since I did an annual recap. I almost skipped this year, giving into the lurking sense of uncertainty, but then I began to recount […]
Why Christmas Is More Than A Festive Holiday
“Christmas isn’t just a temporal celebration or the memory of a beautiful (event); Christmas is more … Christmas is an encounter!” – Pope Francis The season of Advent is upon us. A season of expectation leading up to Christmas Day. But what are we expecting? I am going to avoid ragging about the pressure current […]
Five Essential Factors To Gain Forward Motion – Getting Unstuck
“Life is like riding a bicycle, to keep your balance, you must keep moving.” – Albert Einstein It is time for forward motion. We have cringed, sat quietly, and hidden far too long. What better season to throw off the lethargy than the one of gratitude and thanksgiving. It’s time for some common sense. Recently I […]
Three Key Lessons From The Virus – Efficiency- Rest – Gratitude
“I can see how, gradually, I began choosing efficiency over everything. Even the things that I knew deep in my bones were worthy of my time” – Joanna Gaines – Magnolia Journal – Spring 2021 As I was recovering from my COVID encounter in August, I learned three key lessons. This occurred as I took […]