
The first hour of the morning is the rudder of the day.
The sun does not shine for a few trees and flowers, but for the wide world’s joy.
Henry Ward Beecher (1813-1887) was an American pastor and abolitionist.

The first hour of the morning is the rudder of the day.
The sun does not shine for a few trees and flowers, but for the wide world’s joy.
Henry Ward Beecher (1813-1887) was an American pastor and abolitionist.

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Sometimes it takes some effort and perseverance to scale the weekly peak of another Hump Day.
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(Updated January 12)

I never blame failure–there are too many complicated situations in life–but I am absolutely merciless toward lack of effort.
Show me a hero and I will write you a tragedy.
F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940) was an American novelist and short story writer. Much of his best writing occurred during the Jazz Age, with THE GREAT GATSBY being recognized as his best work.

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When we encourage one another, our testament lights the journey ahead just as a lighthouse protects ships from a rocky shoreline.
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(Updated January 11)

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Where would one’s life journey end up without dreams?
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(Updated January 10)

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God’s infinite vision embraces the smallest of details.
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(Updated January 9)

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Patience allows us to slow down to better experience the small joys that await us.
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(Updated January 8)

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Believing that Jesus Christ’s body and blood set us free, we will experience a tomorrow filled with hope-filled joy.
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(Updated January 7)

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When we accept ourselves and remain genuine to our values, others will embrace the “real” person within us. No preservatives or additives needed.
Do you write a daily journal? This inspiring thought comes from my journal, and much of what is written in my journal comes from reading and commenting on other bloggers’ posts. Thanks to many of you for adding so much to my journal.
(Updated January 6)

Talent is what you possess; genius is what possesses you.
Age is not different from earlier life as long as you’re sitting down.
Malcolm Cowley (1898-1989) was an American writer, editor, historian, and literary critic.