Jul
11
2016
On average we speak 1300 words a minute each day of our lives. What are we telling ourselves? We better be careful of the worm tongue.
Being with kids for long days week after week, behavioral patterns begin to magnify.
Negative...
Jul
08
2016
Gratitude truly is the linchpin to virtue. I chose to rerun this entry often, as when I go back over the Words of Hope archives, this article stands out. I believe gratitude; elevates, gratitude helps us solve problems, gratitude promotes health, gratitude heals...
Jul
06
2016
We all need stories of victory. The following story is, indeed, remarkable. It verifies the powerful impact one person's love can have on another. A caring sister saved a life.
Oxygen is encouragement. Encouragement is oxygen. Our care, our love,...
Jul
02
2016
Today on the Freedom Trail a guide told the history of stories of New Englanders who gave ALL their financial resources to win FREEDOM from the English King.
At famous North Church, two men climbed to the top of the...
Jun
30
2016
"The difference between a ghost and depression is one is imagination the other is for real.” - F. Crowell
Depression is real!
Depression is devastating!
Depression at its worst renders its victim helpless to make good decisions.
Depression’s ultimate act is suicide.
Depression is...
Jun
29
2016
Depression is a ghost that haunts millions of Americans.
Depression is a ghost because it is very difficult to see and understand. The ultimate evidence of a depressed life is suicide.
The common question is why? It makes no sense,...
Jun
17
2016
"Above me lay the day blind stars waiting for their light.” - Wendell Berry
Twinkle twinkle little star is a delightful childhood rhyme. Sun, moon and stars all fascinate me. Once stars were a sailors GPS.
Last night the NBA gave the...
Jun
13
2016
"God's best gift to man"
Careful study of Genesis 1 & 2 brings us to an obvious conclusion that God's ultimate, most lovely gift to man is a woman.
Think about it! When man saw woman he said, "At last!"
When...
Jun
11
2016
Emotions are unreliable; change suddenly; are easily influenced by circumstances, and words; they work better when you lead them with strong and decisive leadership, with fact, and logic.
Emotions can't think, they can't make decisions. Emotions are great followers, but...
Jun
09
2016
Ketchikan, Alaska
When was the last time you took a prayer walk? It has been awhile for me.
Ketchikan is a delightful place nestled in southeastern Alaska. I'm told it rains 212 inches per year. That's only about 17.6 feet...
