“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
"Be at war with your vices, at Peace with your neighbors, and let every New Year find you a better man." —Benjamin Franklin ~ Sweet new year's night dreams friend
"We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called Opportunity and its first chapter is New Year's Day." —Edith Lovejoy Pierce
“Make New Year’s goals. Dig within, and discover what you would like to have happen in your life this year. This helps you do your part. It is an affirmation that you’re interested in fully living life in the year to come.” — Melody Beattie ~ We welcome 2025 friend
"I’ll never understand why everybody puts so much emphasis on January 1. There are three hundred and sixty-four other days in the year that you can make a change."- Elizabeth Eulberg
“As the year comes to a close, it is a time for reflection – a time to release old thoughts and beliefs and forgive old hurts. Whatever has happened in the past year, the New Year brings fresh beginnings. Exciting new experiences and relationships await. Let us be thankful for the blessings of the past and the promise of the future.” ― Peggy Toney Horton ~ Thanks for your friendship.
“Tonight’s December thirty-first, Something is about to burst. The clock is crouching, dark and small, Like a time bomb in the hall. Hark, it’s midnight, children dear. Duck! Here comes another year!” ― Ogden Nash
"Hanukkah is about the freedom to be true to what we believe without denying the freedom of those who believe otherwise. It’s about lighting our candle, while not being threatened by or threatening anyone else’s candle. "-Rabbi Jonathan Sacks ~ Checking in friend
“The seven principles of Kwanzaa—unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity and faith—teach us that when we come together to strengthen our families and communities and honor the lesson of the past, we can face the future with joy and optimism." —President Bill Clinton
“I have told you these things, so that you can have peace because of Me. In this world you will have trouble. But be encouraged! I have won the battle over the world.” John 16:33 NIRV ~ Happy last few days of 2024
"I see Kwanzaa as an opportunity for African Americans to reaffirm ourselves if we choose to, a chance to rebuild and renew our focus. I see Kwanzaa as a holiday of the spirit." — Jessica B. Harris
“At this time of year, when the sun is most hidden, the holiday of Hanukkah celebrates the rays of hope and light. Often, it is through simple and unrecognized miracles that we are able to feel the warmth of hope and light.” —Rafael Goldstein
"Kwanzaa is a pan-African celebration of heritage and culture and family and community. The principles and the manner of observing the holiday lift up traditional values that are key to our lives." — Janine Bell ~ Saturday night blessings friend
“The spirit of Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, is shared by all people who love freedom.”― Norma Simon
