We did not happen to be–we were chosen by God to exist. Mother Angelica The Lord said, “Before I formed you in your mother’s body I chose you. Before you were born I set you apart to serve me.” Jeremiah 1:4b-5a New International Reader’s Version Long ago, even before he made the world, God chose us to be…
Month: June 2021
Laugh
[Humanity] has unquestionably one really effective weapon—laughter. Power, money, persuasion, supplication, persecution—these can lift at a colossal humbug—push it a little—weaken it a little, century by century, but only laughter can blow it to rags and atoms at a blast. Against the assault of laughter nothing can stand. Mark Twain A joyful, cheerful heart brings…
Blessings for You 2/26
May the God of peace make you holy through and through. May you be kept in soul and mind and body in spotless integrity until the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. He who calls you is utterly faithful and he will finish what he has set out to do. 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 J.B. Phillips…
“Yes, Lord?”
Untold suffering seldom is. Franklin P. Jones ********** I felt terrible. I woke that morning with a Chronic Fatigue crash and I felt terrible. I felt terrible and wanted everyone to know it. My daughter bore the brunt at breakfast; there was nothing she could say or do to change the fact that I felt…
“All in June”
by William Henry Davies A week ago I had a fireTo warm my feet, my hands and face;Cold winds, that never make a friend,Crept in and out of every place. Today the fields are rich in grass,And buttercups in thousands grow;I’ll show the world where I have been–With gold-dust seen on either shoe. Till to…
June . . .
. . . the gateway to summer. We all know the “big” June holidays (Father’s Day, Flag Day, Summer Solstice, etc.). But wait! There’s more! After searching several sites online, I discovered that June has some interesting observances: June 1: National Heimlich Maneuver Day National Say Something Nice DayJune 4: National Hug Your Cat Day (No…