Monthly Archives: January 2010

Thought for the Day – T. Roosevelt on Action

In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.” - Theodore Roosevelt

When I was in college I decided to take up ice skating. During those […]

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Thought for the Day – Psalm 34:5 on Cheer

Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame.” - Psalm 34:5 (NIV)

I once heard a preacher speak on this verse. “Our faces are to be bright and cheery,” he exhorted the congregants. In a sense he’s right; our joy should be evident—literally, […]

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Thought for the Day – Unknown on the Impossible

When somebody tells you nothing is impossible, ask him to dribble a football.” - Unknown

That would do it for me. I’ve never been good at dribbling a spherical basketball, much less a prolated spherical football. Ok, there are some who can (see one on YouTube), […]

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Thought for the Day – J. Addison on Criticism

There is no defense against criticism except obscurity.” - Joseph Addison

There has never been a shortage of critics. From Monday morning quarterbacks to political pundits, opinion on how others play their game is manifold. And the greater the cause, the more criticism it attracts. Jesus promised those who […]

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Thought for the Day – P. Picaso on Inspiration

Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working.” - Pablo Picaso

What’s the catalyst for creative inspiration? Years ago, Denise Shekerjian set out to unearth the answer to that question in her book Uncommon Genious. She conducted in-depth interviews with 40 recipients of the prestigious MacArthur […]

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