The Mind is an Amazing Thing – Scrambled Letters

Even though the letters are jumbled in the following paragraph, most people have no trouble reading it!

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The Mind is an Amazing Thing – Numbers and Letters

In the following paragraph, some letters have been replaced with numbers yet, the mind will still process and “read” it.

Try it!

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Nothing is Ever Wasted on God

  • John 12:1-8
  • According to Matthew, they were going to the home of Simon, the Leper (the former leper).
  • Martha and Mary were both serving.
  • Mary gave oil, worth a year’s wage. It was very valuable, probably her most valuable possession and she gave a part of herself by applying the oil with her hair. Also, Mary didn’t focus on the others around her. She gave her gift because she wanted to and the way she wanted to, not influenced by the others. She was at the feet of Jesus.
  • Judas’ suggestion was meant as a criticism, although it sounded like a reasonable suggestion. He thought the oil was wasted, but nothing is ever wasted on God. He will always use a gift of love.
  • Maybe it’s time we start breaking some vases and rise above the mediocrity of our love and worship.

Be in the Present Moment

“I can feel guilty about the past, apprehensive about the future, but only in the present can I act. The ability to be in the present moment is a major component of mental wellness.” – Abraham Maslow

The Stony Path

“If God sends you down a stony path, may God give you strong shoes.” – Irish Blessing

The Fire in Our Hearts

“Each of us has a fire in our hearts for something. It’s our goal in life to find it and keep it lit.” – Mary Lou Retton

Deeper Roots

“Storms make trees take deeper roots.” – Claude McDonald

A Single Ray of Faith

“Someday, all you’ll have to light your way will be a single ray of faith–and it will be enough.” – Kobi Yamada

Readjusting is a Painful Process

“Readjusting is a painful process, but most of us need it at one time or another.” – Arthur Christopher Benson

A Positive Attitude is Not Going to Save You

“A positive attitude is not going to save you. What it’s going to do is, every day, between now and the day you die, whether that’s a short time from now or a long time from now, that every day you’re going to actually live.” – Elizabeth Edwards