I love you,
Not only for what you are,
But for what I am
When I am with you.
I love you,
Not only for what
You have made of yourself,
But for what
You are making of me.
I love you
For the part of me
That you bring out;
I love you
For putting your hand
Into my heaped-up heart
And passing over
All the foolish, weak things
That you [...]

Blessed are the pure in heart.
So often we are told
Of saints whose names and daily deeds
Inscribed in books of gold
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This fall, when you see geese heading south for the winter flying along in the “V” formation, you might consider what science has discovered as to why they fly that way.
FACT: As each bird flaps its wings, it creates an “uplift” for the bird immediately following. By flying in the “V” formation, the whole flock [...]

As long as I live, I won’t forget when I met Alvin C. Hass for the first time in 1991. The other inmate in the prison class didn’t use the name “Alvin Hass” when he introduced us – not even close! He introduced Alvin as “Bonehead.” Immediately, I felt uncomfortable with Alvin’s nickname. The tall, [...]

I was 19, and seriously considering a career change. This teaching thing was not going to be a good idea after all. Everything had worked out fine until the time came for us to practice in real classrooms. One whole week had gone by and I’d had enough.
“Kids are impossible and ungrateful” I had commented [...]

By Bob Perks
Email: Bob@BobPerks.com
Bob is an author, trainer, and inspirational speaker. Visit his website at www.bobperks.com

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