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Thought for the day...

Discussion in 'Everything Else (off topic)' started by T.Jeff Veal, Oct 31, 2018.

  1. T.Jeff Veal

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    It’s the farmers care that makes the fields bear.



    Spiritual power cannot pass through a personality where resentment exists. Hate is a non-conductor of spiritual energy.



    He that by the plow would thrive, himself must either hold or drive.



    An empty mind will begin filling with negative thought patterns unless you replace those patterns of thinking with creative and uplifting thoughts.



    He goes farthest that knows not where he is going.
     
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    Screenshot_20220205-120612_Facebook.jpg This is from the really good Yooper Pastor Facebook page.
     
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    A fat man is no good in war; he can neither fight nor run.



    There’s no flying from fate.



    A light spirit can bear a heavy fate.



    Man proposes and God disposes.



    Between cup and lip hovers the hand of the dark powers.
     
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    That resonates with me. A corollary is: "When I do bad, I feel bad. When I do good, I feel good."

    I am not religious and am a fairly simple man. I enjoy doing my best to help people. It makes me feel good and brings me peace. As I get older I realize that, for me, this is important. Maybe I'm growing up?
     
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    When others are more important than self, great things happen my friend.

    Simple is almost always best in my book. Whether it's growing up or growing in faith that's happening to you it sounds like you've found a huge part of what I think we are all here for.

    Have a great day!
     
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    There’s many a slip between cup and lip.



    No sense striving against the stream.



    There are two things a man should not be angry at: what he can help and what he can’t.



    You have to take the bitter with the better.



    Take people as they are.
     
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    As the baker, so the buns; as the father, so the sons. (Usually true but thankfully noy always.)



    The sieve says to the needle: you have a hole in your tail.



    Easier to see the faults in others than your own.



    Avoid great faults by keeping away from little ones.



    Bad men excuse their faults; good men leave them.
     
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    That is ok. The religious people didn't believe in Jesus' power. They were too busy being religious...

    Belief in Jesus and His salvation is what matters.
     
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    Although our days on earth are numbered, thanks to God, we can live forever.

    This ticket to eternal salvation can be redeemed by each and everyone of us. God loves each of us equally, and we should always strive to duplicate His welcoming love for others.

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    This is especially important for those we disagree with, for the gift of salvation is available to all...not just all who agree with us.
     
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    Faults are thick when love is thin.



    He is dead that is faultless.



    A bad workman blames his tools.



    Many speak of others drinking, but few of other’s thirst.



    A house built by the highway is either too high or too low.
     
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    "Smoked carp tastes just as good as smoked salmon, when you ain't got no smoked salmon."
     
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    So what does it mean when a Texas Longhorn sees her shadow?? Is winter over yet or are we in trouble?

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    Never ask a man for a favor before he has had his lunch.



    Love will last; favors will blast.



    Death pays no favorites.



    If you fear to suffer you suffer from fear.



    If you fear death, you’re already dead.
     
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    It means the steak won't be ready for a while :)
     
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    A slave to fear creates a hell on earth.



    People who fear to live are in love with fear.



    Fear springs from ignorance.



    Fear kills more than illness.



    Fear is the father of cruelty.



    Ships fear fire more than water.
     
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    Amen
     
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