“Life is ten percent what happens to you and ninety percent how you respond to it.” — Charles Swindoll
"The Holocaust illustrates the consequences of prejudice, racism and stereotyping on a society. It forces us to examine the responsibilities of citizenship and confront the powerful ramifications of indifference and inaction." — Tim Holden ~ Happy Monday have a golden week friend!
“Live your life, sing your song. Not full of expectations. Not for the ovations. But for the joy of it.” ~ Rasheed Ogunlaru
But those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap, and many foolish and harmful desires which plunge people into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a root of all sorts of evil, and some by longing for it have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs. But flee from these things, you man of God, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness. 1 Timothy 6:9-11 NASB Sunday blessings friend
As for the rich in this present age, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy. They are to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share, 1 Timothy 6:17-18 ESV
"You cannot change what you are, only what you do." — Philip Pullman ~ Have a great week friend
"My friends, love is better than anger. Hope is better than fear. Optimism is better than despair. So, let us be loving, hopeful, and optimistic. And we'll change the world." — Jack Layton
“We’ve got some difficult days ahead. But it really doesn’t matter with me now because I’ve been to the mountaintop … I’ve looked over and I’ve seen the promised land. I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight that we as a people will get to the promised land.” — Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. ~ Enjoy your day friend. It's a chilly rainy day my way....
. “Love is the greatest force in the universe. It is the heartbeat of the moral cosmos. He who loves is a participant in the being of God.” —Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
“I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.” — Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr ~ Happy Friday night friend. Stay dry, warm and safe.
“We must use time creatively, in the knowledge that the time is always right to do right.” — Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr
“A man dies when he refuses to stand up for that which is right. A man dies when he refuses to stand up for justice. A man dies when he refuses to take a stand for that which is true." —Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr ~ Hurry up weekend it's been a long week.... Good night friend
“Science investigates; religion interprets. Science gives man knowledge, which is power; religion gives man wisdom, which is control. Science deals mainly with facts; religion deals mainly with values. The two are not rivals.”
― Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV ~ Sunday Blessings and Prayers, my friend.
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 NIV
“Reflect upon your present blessings — of which every man has many — not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some.” ― Charles Dickens ~ Saturday night dress up friend, Enjoy.
"In the winter she curls up around a good book and dreams away the cold." – Ben Aaronovitch
“Winter, a lingering season, is a time to gather golden moments, embark on a sentimental journey, and enjoy every idle hour.” – John Boswell ~ Have a golden Friday nite friend
“It seems like everything sleeps in winter, but it’s really a time of renewal and reflection.” — Elizabeth Camden
“As we begin a new year, let’s discard what was jaded. Let’s put on in its place the beautiful garments of faith, hope and love.” —Anusha Atukorala ~ Goodnight friend
"Everyone has a right to peaceful coexistence, the basic personal freedoms, the alleviation of suffering, and the opportunity to lead a productive life." — Jimmy Carter ~ Rest in power!
“Failure is a reality; we all fail at times, and it's painful when we do. But it's better to fail while striving for something wonderful, challenging, adventurous, and uncertain than to say, " I don't want to try because I may not succeed completely.” ― Jimmy Carter ~ Pryers for those affected by CA fires. Prayers for those affected by winter storm. Bundle up, snuggle up friend it's cold outside. Goodnight, rest well.
“Let us learn together and laugh together and work together and pray together, confident that in the end, we will triumph together in the right.” – Jimmy Cater ~ Good night friend keep warm
“A strong nation, like a strong person, can afford to be gentle, firm, thoughtful and restrained.” – Jimmy Carter
“We have become not a melting pot but a beautiful mosaic. Different people, different beliefs, different yearnings, different hopes, different dreams.”― Jimmy Carter ~ Checking In friend, have a great first full week of 2025
“Human identity is no longer defined by what one does but rather by what one owns.”― Jimmy Carter
Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?”“Yes, Lord,” she replied, “I believe that you are the Messiah, the Son of God, who is to come into the world.” John 11:25-27 NIV
“God always answers prayers. Sometimes it's "yes." Sometimes the answer is "no." Sometimes it's "you gotta be kidding.” ― Jimmy Carter
"New Year = A New Life! Decide today who you will become, what you will give how you will live." -Tony Robbins ~ Stay warm and have a golden Saturday friend
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