#239-Thoughts on the World

Life is about helping others and blessing the world by the way you live.

You and me are the two most important people in the world. Without you there is no me and without me there is no you.

Make every effort to appreciate what you have right now; many around the world have much less than you do and they would gladly exchange places with you.

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#238-Thoughts on Approval

Acknowledgement does not constitute approval.

You could do whatever you want to do as long as it meets with my approval.

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#237-Thoughts on Places

The road is no place to play; it spares no one.

Music takes you to all the places in your heart and soul.

Place all your trust in the Lord; no matter what is happening.

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#236-Thoughts on Darkness

Plug in your lamp before the darkness.

The illumination from a miniature light source is brighter in a dark room.

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#235-Thoughts on Abuse

You do not have the right to abuse your children.

You cannot abuse your children just because they are yours.

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#234-Thoughts on Design

Every creature, even those that cannot be seen with the naked eye, is intricately designed and specially endowed.

God bestowed the gift of life to all animals and plants with a design that enables them to reproduce and pass on that precious gift.

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#233-Thoughts on the World

Those who don't like this life or this world are free to choose another.

Working for the Lord, the pay may be small but the benefits are out of this world.

Interestingly, with the exception of child bearing and menstruation a "woman's world" is no longer occupied by women alone.

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#232-Thoughts on Doing

I am not procrastinating; I am busy doing other things.

It is virtually impossible for anyone to be enthusiastic about doing nothing.

When you sit in the driver's seat, other drivers assume that you know what you are doing.

Everyone is "doing it" is nothing but a colossal faux-pas. Except for breathing, everyone is NOT doing it!

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#231-Thoughts on Improving

Are you doing something, other than complaining, to improve your current situation?

Only those who are blessed with the gift of life could strive to improve their quality of life.

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#230-Thoughts on being Wrong

There is no "right" way to do the wrong thing.

There is nothing inherently wrong with praying for a miracle.

Strive to do the right thing especially when those around you are doing the wrong thing.

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#229-Thoughts on being Right

Believing in something does not make it right or wrong.

Always do what is right even when things appear to be going wrong.

Are you always right? No? Then why do you expect me to be always wrong?

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#228-Thoughts on Computers

Computers are "smart" but they can't think!

Computers don't get tired, they just crash.

In computing, knowing "where" to click is also important.

Astute controllership is essential when you have minors using your computer.

What will cause the downfall of computers? When they are smart enough to hold meetings!

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#227-Thoughts on Important

Most important in life is not what you get from it, but what you give to it.

My most important responsibility in life is to take good care of the people and things that God entrust to me.

Do not forget how to live with decency and love. Do not loose sight of the things that truly count. Do not forget that life's little pleasures, like the magic of a child's laughter or the glory of a sunrise, are life's most important ones.

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#226-Thoughts on Value

A generous serving may look like good value for your money but it could prevent you from enjoying your meal.

The pages of history are full and overflowing with instances where God's people were forced to sell the most valuable of His gifts to humankind. Many have sold themselves in prostitution. Some have sold their brethren in slavery.

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#225-Thoughts on Age

Old age creeps up on you when you are busy making a living.

Are we really getting busier or are we just getting slower with age?

Age is only important if you have a short shelf life like milk or meat. Even cheese gets better with age.

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#224-Thoughts on Advice

I don't always follow my own advice.

My advice to you is not necessarily good for me.

Giving advice is akin to planting seeds; some will die, others will bear fruit.

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#223-Thoughts on Planning

Planning is important – implementation is essential.

Planning helps to focus on what is important; too much planning tends to detract from it.

The hideous crimes of humanity cannot thwart God's plans. Pharaoh's decree did not affect Moses even though he was only a baby.

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#222-Thoughts on being Safe

God knows the way; just follow His lead and He will get you there safely.

Tardiness is deplorable but arriving safe is more important than arriving early.

Drive as if every approaching vehicle is a police cruiser, you will be a safe driver.

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#221-Thoughts on Valuable

Never misuse a moment, not even one; for it is way too valuable.

In the western world, some landfill sites have more valuables than homes in undeveloped countries.

The sooner we realize that life itself is our most valuable possession, the more we'll enjoy of it.

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#220-Thoughts on Joy

Don't let anyone steal your joy; it is your most valuable possession.

Joy and sorrow are rivals who hang out together vying for the opportunity to go home with you.

Births and deaths are two of the most common occurrences in life yet they always yield overwhelming joy or sorrow.

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#219-Thoughts on Homes

A home is reduced to a house when love departs.

Any house could be made into a home with the right amount of love.

In some homes, dogs and cats get more love and attention than mom and dad.

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#218-Thoughts on Marriage

Marriages without trust could end in divorce.

Men and women change after they get married, they become husbands and wives.

Every married couple is always only one phrase away from an argument.

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#217-Thoughts on Change

No one willingly embraces change that is initiated by others.

Promise me that you will never change but don't expect me to remain as I am today.

Change is constant except for the human anatomy; it usually has two eyes, two ears, two hands and two feet.

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