If the devil were to write his beatitudes, they would probably go something like this: 1. Blessed are those who are too tired, too busy, too distracted to spend an hour once a week with their fellow Christians – they are my best workers. 2. Blessed are those Christians who wait to be asked andContinue reading “The Devil’s Beatitudes”
Category Archives: Morning Inspiration
Gifts, Talents
The first time I saw this quote on Pinterest, it was attributed to William Shakespeare. It didn’t seem like the thing he would have said. I looked up online and saw that the quote is often attributed to Shakespeare and Pablo Picasso. Although there is no evidence linking either of them to those words, otherContinue reading “Gifts, Talents”
24-Hour reset button
They say nature is the best teacher. Each morning we wake up to the rising sun and at dusk the sun sets. This happens every day, without fail. No matter what we’ve accomplished today, no matter how low we feel, the next day is a new beginning, a fresh start. If our efforts at doingContinue reading “24-Hour reset button”
Don’t let other people control your mood!
We all have people and things in our lives that drive us up the wall! Don’t we? And this is something that will never change. However we are definitely in control of how we respond. Here are a few things that help me respond in a way that makes me less worked up! No reactionContinue reading “Don’t let other people control your mood!”
Ubuntu ~ There is no future without forgiveness
We’ve all been hurt by others with their words, actions and even inactions. We feel angry, bitter and at times even seek revenge. When these feelings are prolonged, they become imprisoning. As has often been said, the victim becomes twice a victim – a victim of the event and of an all-absorbing bitterness. And subsequently leadsContinue reading “Ubuntu ~ There is no future without forgiveness”
Whoever has the Son, has it all
A wealthy man and his son loved to collect rare works of art. They had everything in their collection, from Picasso to Raphael. They would often sit together and admire the great works of art.. When the Vietnam conflict broke out, the son went to war. He was very courageous and died in battle whileContinue reading “Whoever has the Son, has it all”
Start New Habits That Actually Stick!
Where you are in your life today is in essence a sum of your habits. What you repeatedly do (i.e. what you spend time thinking about and doing each day) ultimately forms the person you are, the things you believe, and the personality that you portray. A simple example we can take is if we areContinue reading “Start New Habits That Actually Stick!”
Respect
There is nothing inherently wrong with being nice. Our world is a better place with more kind hearted and generous people. At the same it is important to understand when it is time to say no, when we are being taken advantage of, when we are being used. You might love the acceptance and approvalContinue reading “Respect”
Insignificance
We live in a materialistic world where showing-off is considered cool and being the best at whatever we do is the ultimate goal. Most would think that humility is a lost quality in our times. Humility has its origin in the Latin word humilis, meaning “low.” However, it doesn’t mean putting yourself down or seeing yourself inContinue reading “Insignificance”
Defying Gravity
Have you done or experienced anything of significance that did not emanate from a courageous decision? Pretty sure the chances are no! If you look back over the changes you’ve gone through over the last few years, the starting point would be a courageous decision. I’ll share two of my experiences that took a lotContinue reading “Defying Gravity”
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