Religion is the record of spiritual events. Through the repetition of past occurrences religion can give us a close approximation of the event itself, but it is not the same thing as a spiritual experience. (Ashavan)
The old are a regular subject for sympathy
The old are a regular subject for sympathy. (Barney Norris, Five Rivers Met on a Wooded Plain)
Sharing our personal stories makes us grateful for experiencing the radiance of being alive. Writing our personal stories documenting our vivid encounters with the larger world and examining our own time-tested ideas shapes the conception of our own being
Sharing our personal stories makes us grateful for experiencing the radiance of being alive. Writing our personal stories documenting our vivid encounters with the larger world and examining our own time-tested ideas shapes the conception of our own being. (Kilroy J. Oldster, Dead Toad Scrolls)
Creation exists to be a place for the covenant that God wants to make with man. The goal of creation is the covenant, the love story of God and man
Creation exists to be a place for the covenant that God wants to make with man. The goal of creation is the covenant, the love story of God and man. (Pope Benedict XVI)
I would be willing to do almost anything to make Art happy. I care about our friendship. The only thing I won’t do is change the essence of my work
I would be willing to do almost anything to make Art happy. I care about our friendship. The only thing I won’t do is change the essence of my work (Paul Simon)
Because Christ doesn’t scream to get our attention, we have to find places and times that are quiet. We can look for Him throughout the day in a smile or the sunlight through a cloud. He’s there in a baby’s face—every time in a baby’s face
Because Christ doesn’t scream to get our attention, we have to find places and times that are quiet. We can look for Him throughout the day in a smile or the sunlight through a cloud. He’s there in a baby’s face—every time in a baby’s face (Toni Sorenson)
My mouth dropped open, because even if it wasn’t my best friend, I knew the guy who was presently rubbing the short stubble on his chin. The only new thing about him was the little scar on his left eyebrow. It was Gabriel Green, known to me as Gabe the douche bag. Great! – Stephanie Witter, By My Side
My mouth dropped open, because even if it wasn’t my best friend, I knew the guy who was presently rubbing the short stubble on his chin. The only new thing about him was the little scar on his left eyebrow. It was Gabriel Green, known to me as Gabe the douche bag. Great! – Stephanie Witter, By My Side
I just want to hold you close.” I gave Timby a squeeze. He relaxed in my embrace. “I’m wild about you, you know that, right?””I know.” He smiled up at me.”You don’t have to be wild about me too. Just try to like me a little more than you do now
I just want to hold you close.” I gave Timby a squeeze. He relaxed in my embrace. “I’m wild about you, you know that, right?””I know.” He smiled up at me.”You don’t have to be wild about me too. Just try to like me a little more than you do now (Maria Semple, Today Will Be Different)
Author: A person who’s best friends are imaginary,and who’s most exciting adventures take place on the written page
Author: A person who’s best friends are imaginary,and who’s most exciting adventures take place on the written page (Theodore Volgoff)
Making an effort is the firm foundation to your success. You are worth the effort
Making an effort is the firm foundation to your success. You are worth the effort (Regina R. Carver, How Will I Achieve My Goals?: Six Simple Steps to Proven Success)