“Hope” is the thing with feathers -That perches in the soul – And sings the tune without the words – And never stops – at all”

—Emily Dickinson

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  • Good Wishes

    I will write later if I can, but I want to get something out so here it is: I wish for you all a day filled with extraordinary, audacious, and joyful success. May it be extraordinary because we were never… Continue reading

  • Feeding and Starving

    Feed your dreams; starve your fears.Whichever one you feed will grow. Fears will grow to control you and clip your wings. Dreams will consume you and cause you to soar. It is your choice. You will feed that to which… Continue reading

  • Doing What Needs to Be Done

    Eating Crow No one likes to "eat crow," grovel, or admit that they were wrong enough to get into a predicament from which they need help extricating themselves. It sears one’s pride and devastates one’s self-esteem and the quicker we… Continue reading

  • Tips for Fine Tuning Attitudes – AN

    Sometimes I need AN attitude adjustment. I just need to flip the switch from channel zero to channel one and start living on a higher level of thinking. It is possible, but there are some obstacles. It is then that… Continue reading

  • Listen Before You Speak

    Attention is costly. Otherwise, we would not have to pay it. Like any sound investment, paying attention pays well. The teacher in Proverbs 5:1 says that by listening well to his words of insight, we can maintain discretion and preserve… Continue reading

  • Living for Others

    Proverbs 4:2 – I give you sound learning,        so do not forsake my teaching. Consider what is not written here. The book of Proverbs is full of helpful instructions on living a successful life, but someone took… Continue reading

  • Index of Favorites – June 3, 2007

    June 02, 2007 Links to Some Past Articles As of today and this hour, I have posted 328 articles on this blog. Here are some highlights since September 2006: Hand-Holding in Ministry  ,  Coffee and Honey ,    Remember the… Continue reading

  • Keep On In Hope

    "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." – Romans 15:13 (New International Version – NIV –… Continue reading

  • Links to Some Past Articles

    As of today and this hour, I have posted 328 articles on this blog. Here are some highlights since September 2006: Hand-Holding in Ministry    Coffee and Honey Remember the Life-Saving Station Tools, Drools, and Fools  Take Some Steps of… Continue reading

  • Blog Archives Prior to September 2006

    Pastor Tom’s Journal        The occasional journal of a pastor-writer-motivator observing the wonders and absurdities of life and celebrating the opportunities that abound every day. Builders or Destroyers – Proverbs 14 It Seems to Me… Leaders are Readers Ation… Continue reading