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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart…..(in picture….below)
Did you know…?
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That Joan of Arc was only seventeen when she was riding at the head
of the army that liberated France from the English?
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That church reformer John Calvin was twenty-six when he published
his “Institutes”?
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That poet John Keats died when he was twenty-six?
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That Shelley was thirty when he was drowned, but not before he left
English literature his classic “Odes”?
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That Sir Isaac Newton had largely discovered the working of the law
of gravitation when he was twenty-three?
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That Henry Clay, the “great compromiser,” was sent to the United
States Senate at twenty-nine and was Speaker of the House of
Representatives at thirty-four?
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That Raphael painted his most important pictures between twenty-five
and thirty?
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That Mozart only lived to be thirty-five years old?
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Maybe I’m just a late bloomer.
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When I was a young man I wanted to make things happen. After a few
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Outdoor Pleasures
Having A Picnic
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Dining outdoors is a tradition that spans many cultures and has withstood the test of time. A meal eaten under open sky in the company of loved ones is an occasion in its own right. The very character of picnics, by virtue of their bringing together so much that is pleasing to humanity, makes them a wonderful way to unwind from stress, reconnect with people and nature, and create new memories. There is something magical about picnicking. A blanket, a basket, and a landscape pleasing to the eye intensify the deliciousness of food and help us see the beauty of lazy afternoons spent in nature.
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Thoughts of picnics past bring to mind images as varied as we are because the experience of dining outdoors with pleasant companions can unfold in
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Jul 01 2009
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Tags: faithfulness, quotes, today, virtue, world
The virtues which keep this world sweet and the faithfulness
which keeps it steadfast are chiefly those of the average man.
- W. Russell Bowie
Mar 06 2009
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Greg Laurie
Leading the Way
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Charles Dickens began his classic novel, A Tale Of Two Cities, with the statement, “It was the best of times; it was the worst of times.” I think that is also an accurate assessment of American culture today. In many ways, we never have seen better times. But in many ways, we never have seen worse times.Remember that often-repeated phrase from a couple of elections ago? “It’s the economy, stupid.” Well, it is not the economy; it is more than that. When our economy was strong, our morals were low. Now when our economy is struggling, our morals are still low. I think the answer could be found in a statement Abraham Lincoln made:
We have forgotten God. We have forgotten the gracious hand, which preserved in peace and multiplied and enriched and strengthened us. We have vainly imagined in the deceitfulness of our heart that all of these blessings that we see in our country were produced by superior wisdom and virtue of our own.
Honest Abe had it right. We have forgotten God. This has been especially evident over the last decade in court battles over the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance in public schools and the display of the Ten Commandments in public places.
Yet before us in the Ten Commandments, we find God’s blueprint for a society. One of the original reasons for the success of our country is found in its origins and its adherence to these absolutes given to us by God Himself.
These principles are not only good for a nation, but for individuals as well. The Bible says that if we want to live fulfilling, productive, and indeed, happy lives, then we need to know God, walk with Him, and keep His commandments.
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It’s said there are three ways to get to the top of a tree: climb it,
sit on an acorn or make friends with a big bird. But without too much
imagination I can think of a couple of other ways – like one that
involves a parachute and a poor landing.
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However, the point is still well taken: getting to the top of that
organization or reaching a new height requires effort. And it is taken
for granted that reaching the top is exactly what everyone wants to
do. After all, isn’t that what “success” is all about? More power?
More money? Reaching the top?
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“It’s LOVE that make the world go ’round . . . !”* * *
“To the world you may be just one person; but to one person, you might just be the world.” –Anon.
Kindness
Living The IdealKindness is an ideal that is easily accessible to all of us. We all know that a small kindness can make our journeys lighter and more enjoyable. Even bringing an instance of kindness to mind can put a smile on your face days or weeks later or perhaps even inspire you to share kindness with another. Though it may seem simple to the point of insignificance, many cultures throughout the world and history have recognized kindness as a powerful virtue. It may be the simplest way to experience and share all the
