“Love liberates. It doesn’t just hold — that’s ego — love liberates!” – Maya Angelou
Everyday Thanksgiving
Even though I huddle in my bed and put off rising, thank you Lord, that I have the strength to rise. There are many who are bedridden.
Even though the first hour of my day is hectic, when socks are lost, toast is burned, and tempers are short, my children are so loud, thank you, Lord, for my family. There are many who are lonely.
Even though I clutch my blanket and growl when the alarm rings, thank you, Lord, that I can hear. There are many who are deaf.
Even though our breakfast table never looks like the pictures in magazines and the menu is at times unbalanced, thank you, Lord, for the food we have. There are many who are hungry.
Even though I keep my eyes closed against the morning light as long as possible, thank you, Lord, that I can see. Many are blind.
Even though the routine of my job is often monotonous, thank you, Lord, for the opportunity to work. There are many who have no job.
Even though I grumble and bemoan my fate from day to day and wish my circumstances were not so modest, thank you, Lord, for life.
Do What Gives You Joy
Believing Jesus Died
The Meaning and Purpose of Life
Never Give Up
This person:
- Was born in 1809.
- Failed in business in 1831.
- Lost election for state legislature in 1832.
- Failed again in business in 1834.
- Suffered through his sweetheart dying in 1835.
- Had a Nervous breakdown in 1836.
- Lost second political race in 1838.
- Was defeated for Congress in 1843.
- Was defeated for Congress in 1846.
- Was defeated for Congress in 1848.
- Was defeated for US Senate in 1855.
- Was defeated for Vice President in 1856.
- Was defeated for US Senate in 1858.
- Was elected President in 1860.
Who was this person?
Abraham Lincoln
Success and Failure
The Lost Purse
A lady lost her handbag in the bustle of Christmas shopping. It was found by an honest little boy and returned to her. Looking in her purse, she commented, “Hmmm – That’s funny. When I lost my bag there was a $20 bill in it. Now there are twenty, $1 bills.”
The boy quickly replied, “That’s right, lady. The last time I found a lady’s purse, she didn’t have any change for a reward.”