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Vol. 15 – No. 1313   March 30, 2013

 
Thought for the week: "Rumor travels faster, but it doesn't stay put as long as truth." – Will Rogers
 
INDEX
1.   Words of Wisdom
2.   On the Lighter Side
3.   Hugging
4.   Nutshell Philosophy
5.   Seeing What You Don't See
6.   My Dad Sam Burke
7.   Tact
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1. Words of Wisdom

"In calm water every ship has a good captain." – Grover Cleveland

"Much may be done in those little shreds and patches of time which every day produces, and which many men throw away." – Charles Caleb Colton

"When you get into a tight place and everything goes against you till it seems you could not hold on a minute longer, never give up then, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn." –
Harriet Beecher Stowe

"We need a vocation, not just an occupation, and a vocation is where our 'deep gladness' and the 'worlds deep hunger' meet." – Frederich Buechner.

"There is a time to let things happen and a time to make things happen." – Hugh Prather

"Our lives are defined by opportunities, even the ones we miss." – F. Scott Fitzgerald

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2. On the Lighter Side

Max: "Are you a lawyer?

Fred: "Yes, I am."

Max: "How much do you charge?"

Fred: "Four hundred dollars for four questions."

Max: "Isn't that terribly expensive?"

Fred: "Yes, it is. What's your fourth question?"

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I'm reading a book about anti-gravity. I just can't put it down.

Cited on Mickey's Funnies,
www.mikeysFunnies.com

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3. Hugging

Hugging is healthy; it helps the body's immunity system, it keeps you healthier, it cures depression, it reduces stress, it induces sleep, it's invigorating, and rejuvenating, it has no unpleasant side effects, and hugging is nothing less than a miracle drug.

Hugging is all natural: it is organic, naturally sweet, no pesticides, no preservatives, no artificial ingredients, and is 100 percent wholesome.

Hugging is practically perfect: there are no moveable parts, no batteries to wear out, no periodic checkups, low energy consumption, high energy yield, insulation proof, non-fattening, no monthly payments, no insurance requirements, theft-proof, non taxable, non polluting, and, of course, fully returnable.

– Submitted by Gary Kallio

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4. Nutshell Philosophy

  • Be Fishers of Men.... You catch 'em, He'll clean 'em.
  • A family altar can alter a family.
  • A lot of kneeling will keep you in good standing.
  • Don't put a question mark where God put a full stop.
  • Don't wait for six strong men to take you to church.
  • Exercise daily... Walk with the Lord!
  • Forbidden fruits create many jams.
  • Give God what's right, not what's left!
  • Give Satan an inch and he'll be a ruler.
  • God doesn't call the qualified, He qualifies the called.
  • God grades on the cross, not the curve.
  • God loves everyone, but probably prefers "fruits of the spirit" over "religious nuts"!
  • God promises a safe landing, not a calm passage.
  • Having truth decay? Brush up on your Bible!
  • He who angers you, controls you!
  • He who is good at making excuses, is seldom good for anything else.
  • He who kneels before God can stand before anyone!
  • Kindness is difficult to give away because it keeps coming back.
  • Most people want to serve God, but only in an advisory capacity.
  • Never give the devil a ride! He will always want to drive!
  • Nothing ruins the truth like stretching it.
  • Plan ahead. It wasn't raining when Noah built the ark.
  • "Pray" is a four-letter word that you can say anywhere.
  • Prayer—Don't give God instructions—just report for duty!
  • The Will of God will never take you to where the Grace of God will not protect you.
  • This Church is "Prayer Conditioned"!
  • To be almost saved is to be totally lost.
  • WARNING: Exposure to the Son may prevent burning!
  • Watch your step carefully! Everyone else does!
  • We don't change the message, the message changes us.
  • Wisdom has two parts: 1) Having a lot to say. 2) Not saying it.
  • Worry is the darkroom in which "negatives" are developed
  • The work will wait while you look at the rainbow, but the
    rainbow won't wait while you do the work.

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5. Seeing What You Don't See

This is interesting. Left click on the "X" below and drag it to the "O".

X Even though you can't see Him, God is there! O

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6. My Dad Sam Burke

      By Michael Josephson of Character Counts (791.4)

Ann's father, Sam Burke, was in the last stages of cancer, and his needs had gone beyond what she could provide at home. She was distraught at the thought of placing him in a convalescent home.

The check-in process confirmed her worst fears. Administrators, nurses, and doctors who seemed bothered, bored, or burned out quickly transformed Sam Burke into just another patient.

Driving home with tears in her eyes, she remembered when she told her dad that she hated her dorm during her first year of college. "Never accept the unacceptable," he had told her. "There's nothing you can't make better if you put your mind to it."

Determined to make his last days better, Ann got the names of every person at the convalescent home who might work with her father and delivered a personally addressed envelope to each of them. It contained a note and pictures of her dad getting married, posing with his children, and in military uniform. The note said, "This is my dad, Sam Burke; a good and proud man who fought for his country and worked hard for his family. I know you will treat him with kindness and dignity. I am very grateful."

During her next few visits, she made sure to introduce her father to everyone: "This is my dad, Sam Burke." Soon, the looks of suspicion disappeared, and the staff returned her smiles and personally greeted Sam. Each time they did, Sam squeezed Ann's hand.

When he died months later, Ann received a card signed by the entire staff: "Thanks for entrusting us with your dad, Sam, and for reminding us why we do what we do. He must have been a great father because you sure are a great daughter."

This is Michael Josephson reminding you that character counts.

© 2013 Josephson Institute of Ethics; reprinted with permission. Michael Josephson, one of the nation's leading ethicists, is the founder of the Josephson Institute of Ethics and the premier youth character education program, CHARACTER COUNTS! For further information visit www.charactercounts.org

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7. Tact

A sample of Daily Encounter by Dick Innes

"A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver."1

When President Gerald Ford was in office, he was, on one occasion, visited in the White House by Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip. When the Ford's son, Jack, was dressing for a formal dinner with the queen and prince, he couldn't find the studs for his shirt so he rushed into his father's bedroom to see if he could borrow some.

He ran into the elevator with his shirt unbuttoned and hanging out and his hair disheveled—too late to discover that somebody else was already in the elevator. It was his parents with their guests, Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip.

Mrs. Ford, feeling awkward, introduced Jack to their distinguished visitors. Sensing Mrs. Ford's embarrassment, the queen remarked sympathetically, "I have one just like that!"

I used to have one at home something like that too. In time, I learned to keep his door closed and my mouth shut! Sometimes it's what we don't say that can say the most and be the most tactful.

Tact and kindness are great gifts to use every day.

Indeed, "A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver."

Suggested prayer: "Dear God, please help me to guard my tongue and learn to say the right thing at the right time, for the right reason, in the right way, with the right motive. Help me, too, to know when to seal my lips and keep my mouth shut. Thank you for hearing and answering my prayer. Gratefully, in Jesus'
name, amen."

1. Proverbs 25:11 (NKJV).

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Because the world is filled with strife,
go with peace.
Because the world is filled with deceptions and lies,
go with truth.
Because the world would die without,
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