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         You were born with potential.

         You were born with goodness and trust.                 It has been my intent from my youth

         You were born with ideals and dreams.  to live by these truths. 

         You were born with greatness.  THIS I DESIRE FOR YOU.

         You were born with wings.

         You are not meant for crawling, so don't.

         You have wings.

         Learn to use them and fly.

           —Rumi

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When we become impatient for what God is doing in our lives and try to make it happen prematurely, we end up suffering. I read these words in a sermon I preached on December 17, 1995. This morning I realize I have been dealing with this impatience issue all my life. Fortunately Holy Spirit stays with the Plan and things happen according to Eternal Time. In patience possess your soul and things will come about when the time is right.

Matthew 6:20

"but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal." (Matthew 6:20) Retirement funds help but are easily exhausted. Being healthy in mind and body is wonderful, but illness can hit in the blink of an eye. It is clear to me at this time and place that the legacy we need passed from generation to generation is one that cannot be destroyed. Love, compassion, forgiveness, kindness, service to loved ones and others when they need a helping hand or word, and there are many more intangible legacies that will continue in our memories as we grow older and face the realities of mortality. — Thanks be to God for you.

Matthew 6:20

"but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal." (Matthew 6:20) Retirement funds help but are easily exhausted. Being healthy in mind and body is wonderful, but illness can hit in the blink of an eye. It is clear to me at this time and place that the legacy we need passed from generation to generation is one that cannot be destroyed. Love, compassion, forgiveness, kindness, service to loved ones and others when they need a helping hand or word, and there are many more intangible legacies that will continue in our memories as we grow older and face the realities of mortality. — Thanks be to God for you.

Billy Graham

"THE OPPOSITE OF LOVE ISN'T HATE, IT'S SELFISHNESS." (Billy Graham)  -  Someone will be encouraged today by a small act of unselfishness by you or me.

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TRUTH DOES NOT CHANGE, BUT THE PACKAGE IN WHICH IT IS DELIVERED CHANGES. TRUTH IS BEST DELIVERED IN THE PACKAGE OF A PERSON LIKE YOU.