
To acquire knowledge, one must study; but to acquire wisdom, one must observe.
Being defeated is often a temporary condition. Giving up is what makes it permanent.
Marilyn vos Savant (born 1946) is an American magazine columnist.

To acquire knowledge, one must study; but to acquire wisdom, one must observe.
Being defeated is often a temporary condition. Giving up is what makes it permanent.
Marilyn vos Savant (born 1946) is an American magazine columnist.

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We never know who needs a dose of hope at any given moment. May we extend grace to all whom we meet.
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(Updated November 6)

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Most of us will reach the end of hope’s rope at one time or another. Remember that tomorrow can serve as a “new beginning.”
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(Updated November 5)


Any fool can make something complicated. It takes a genius to make it simple.
It’s a folk singer’s job to comfort disturbed people and to disturb comfortable people.
Woody Guthrie (1912-1967) was an American folk singer and songwriter.

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There is nothing that will ever surpass the greatness of the Lord’s goodness.
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(Updated November 4)

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Christ’s light of grace shall illuminate our faithful bridge of hope.
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(Updated November 3)

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Earnest respect and genuine gratitude go a long way in cultivating a professional work environment.
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(Updated November 2)

I have come across ordinary people who have done extraordinary things.
We’re born to live. One is a realist if one hopes.
Louis “Studs” Terkel (1912-2008) was an American writer, historian, and radio broadcaster. His work in gathering oral histories of common Americans was recognized as one of his most well-received projects. He received the 1985 Pulitzer Prize for General Non-Fiction.

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In its given time and space, worship music opens our hearts and minds to praise God.
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(Updated November 1)

New season dawning
Reaching out for change
Darkness now leaving
Feeling fresh exchange
Transitions welcome
Embracing hope’s light
Every new blessing
Welcoming headlights
Tomorrow waiting
Catching future’s scent
Morning shares rebirth
Gathering ascent
New landscape ahead
Moving from home base
Confidence growing
Walking with bold pace
This season finished
Looking for next one
Each day holds promise
Enjoying life’s run
