___________________________________________________________________ QUOTES AND ANECDOTES “The battle of life is, in most cases, fought uphill; and to win without a struggle were perhaps to win it without honour.  If there were no difficulties there would be no success; if there were nothing to struggle for, there would be nothing to be achieved.”  (Samuel Smiles) ____________________________________________________________________________________________ My [...]

INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES AND ANECDOTES “If you make the unconditional commitment to reach your most important goals, if the strength of your decision is sufficient, you will find the way and the power to achieve your goals. “ (Bob Conklin) I would like to thank each and every one of you for your wonderful support in 2011. [...]

Hope…thanks so much for reading this post and reminding me to put it where others can read it! This was one of my very firsts articles.  Your lovely blog reminded me of the importance of its message. http://eyesonhope.wordpress.com Yes you!  Now that I’ve caught your attention I really want to talk to you.  By chance do [...]

MEMORY LANE Oh my gosh!  Please tell me I’m not the only one who remembers Sargeant Joe Friday played by Jack Webb on the weekly television show Dragnet.  There has to be someone out there who remembers him besides me.  That show is so old and I know I’m dating myself here, but this famous [...]

MEMORY LANE 5:00 am in the morning is my favorite time to sit quietly and listen for inspiration from God before I start my busy day. On this particular Tuesday morning in late fall, as I enjoyed the presence of the Lord, I heard the sound of angels’ wings – lots of angels’ wings. Knowing [...]

INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES AND ANECDOTES When we think about erosion in our environment, we may picture a huge wave beating against the wall of a cliff at sea. Eventually as it pounds away, the cliff caves in and the waves continue to erode the shore line. In many of our personal relationships, the erosion that takes place doesn’t [...]

               INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES AND ANECDOTES I am the mother of three married daughters. I have eight delightful grandchildren.  I always knew that I loved my children with all my heart but I had no way of knowing until I became a grandmother that I would love my grandchildren with the same depth. Each time a grandchild [...]

JOKE OF THE DAY ~ Life’s like that! A man who had been called for jury duty asked to be excused. The judge asked, “On what grounds?” “We’re very busy at the office, sir, and I ought to be there,”  the man said. “So you’re one of those men who think they’re indispensable. You think [...]

INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES AND ANECDOTES   THE TRUTH: It may not lead you to where you thought you were going, but it will always lead you somewhere better. When ignored, it will eventually show itself. The closeness of your relationships is directly proportional to the degree to which you have revealed the truth about yourself. It [...]

INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES AND ANECDOTES I was at lunch with my friends and one of the topics of conversation had to do with our children. We observed that certain passions or talents exhibited during childhood led our kids to the careers or ministries they have chosen today. For example, my daughter Sarah took an interest in [...]