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For every river flowing free There is a desert with a tree. Unknown waters make it green, Mighty rivers, never seen. Deep within the dry, parched earth, Roots run deep beneath the dearth. Though the sky suspends its rain, Sun beats down its scorching pain , Though none other blooms in sight, Nothing robs it…

    Do you ever hate truth? Here is a truth I hate to admit: We seem to have a large segment of the population who either hate it, prefer to tame it, or are rather immune to it. Two people cite the same sources and draw different conclusions, which strangely mirror their views from…

  Jesus inserts a probe into the deep places of our hearts whenever he asks searching questions. Even the most practical interrogatives cause a pause that is sharp enough to penetrate our motives, thoughts, and fears. He asks the questions we are ultimately asking ourselves but find difficult to face. Luke 8 records three of…

Some years ago, I asked, "what is up with the weather?" At the time, it was raining, but it was not the season for rain. These days, in California, we will take rain any time. We deal with "systems" and other factors that are producing "in-climate" conditions around the country. Maybe all bets about that subject…

  Do you like jigsaw puzzles like I like puzzles? Good. You're on. I play them on my computer and on my smart phone.  I even played them when they were made of cardboard. Remember then? I can play them and think about something else. They train my brain and are good for my hand-eye coordination.…

  Today is now. Now it is today. Tomorrow is not yet, but when it is, will be today. Then today will be yesterday. And we will start over. So, if you are going to do anything at all, do it today. For each today will pass away until they are all used up. What…

  You have today to do, to be, to experience, and to share whatever it is that burns within you heart to do, be, experience, and share. You have today, and while it may not be enough for you, it is what you have for as long as it lasts. You have already begun today…

          Pat Williams advises us to go for it. to see a vision and then to act.. I don't know what your it is, but if it is worthy, then … Go for it!    .   Here is the breakdown:   GO G – Get ready to dream. Clear your mind…

"Men think highly of those who rise rapidly in the world; whereas nothing rises quicker than dust, straw, and feathers."  – attributed to Augustus Hare and to Lord Byron There is a slow rise and a rapid rise. To these we must add, there may be no rise. Fluff floats and then gloats in its…