When you’ve trusted God and walked His way,
When you’ve felt His hand lead you day by day,
But your steps now take you another way -
Start over.
When you’ve made your plans and they’ve gone awry,
When you’ve tried your best and there’s no more try,
When you’ve failed yourself and you don’t know why -
Start over.
When you’ve told [...]
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Start Over
All I Needed To Know I Learned From Trees
It’s important to have roots.
In today’s complex world, it pays to branch out.
Don’t pine away over old flames.
If you really believe in something, don’t be afraid to go out on a limb.
Be flexible so you don’t break when a harsh wind blows.
Sometimes you have to shed your old bark in order to grow.
If you want [...]
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These Are My Wishes For You
May you find serenity and tranquility in a world you may not always understand.
May the pain you have known and the conflict you have experienced give you the strength to walk through life facing each new situation with courage and optimism.
Always know that there are those whose love and understanding will always be there, even [...]
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Reality Check
Charles Sykes, the author of “Dumbing Down Our Kids”, penned this list of things high school and college graduates did not learn in school. In his book, he talks about how the feel-good, politically-correct teachings created a generation of kids with no concept of reality and set them up for failure in the real world.
Rule [...]
Wit & Wisdom
Any and all compliments can be handled by simply saying “Why, thank you” (though it helps if you say it with a Southern accent).
Some people are working backstage, some are playing in the orchestra, some are on stage singing, some are in the audience as critics and some are there to applaud. Know who and [...]
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