We may not know how our loving kindness will affect the dark places of the world, but we can be assured that its impact will be tremendous and more important than we could ever imagine.
“The light disturbs the wicked and stops the arm that is raised in violence.” (God talking to Job) -Job 38:15
Do you tell yourself every day that you are smart, beautiful and strong? Or do you have problems extending kindness to the person you see in the mirror?
I happen to believe that you should never say things to yourself that you wouldn’t say to a friend. To criticize the creation is to criticize the Creator.
What did you give people this Christmas? Did you stick to giving those gifts you buy in a store that need to be wrapped and then unwrapped? Or did you go beyond and give them the gift of your love and kindness?
Your talents, your abilities and even your warmth are things they can’t get from anyone else.
From Pam Nygard in ... Read More
Nothing clears up the post holiday blues like waking up and deciding to bless someone with kindness.
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do, so throw off the bow lines, sail away from safe harbor, catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore, Dream, Discover.” –Mark Twain
“And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth.” John 1:14
Oh come, let us adore Him!
“And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were terribly frightened. And the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of a great joy which shall be for all the people; for today in the city of David there ... Read More
“Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans.” –John Lennon
In a few days, I will wake to the sound of three little voices whispering outside my bedroom door, discussing whether it’s too early to wake the parents.
Then I’ll hear three pairs of little feet scurrying down the hall and tiptoeing down the steps. They will stop suddenly and retreat, as they realize Santa may still be in the vicinity.
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