Live Life

Too many people are thinking of security instead of opportunity. They seem more afraid of life then death.

— James F. Byrnes —

Too many people are thinking of security instead of opportunity. They seem more afraid of life then death…

Great?

Doing the small, daily, mundane, things in a great way, creates a much greater life than doing one or two great things in a lifetime.

— JMeyer —

Doing the small, daily, mundane, things in a great way, creates a much greater life than doing one or two great things in a lifetime…

What Do You See?

You see only what you are prepared to see.

— Various —

You see only what you are prepared to see…

Let Go and Let God

One of the hardest life lessons is letting go. Whether it's guilt, anger, love, loss, or betrayal. Change is never easy. We fight to hold on, and we fight to let go.

— Unknown —

Isaiah 43:18-19, “Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.” (ESV)

Thoughts From The Trail – Community

The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.

— Coretta Scott King —

The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members…

Rebuild

When defeat comes, accept it as a signal that your plans are not sound, rebuild those plans, and set sail once more toward your coveted goal.

— Napoleon Hill —

“When defeat comes, accept it as a signal that your plans are not sound, rebuild those plans, and set sail once more toward your coveted goal.” ~Napoleon Hill

Believing Lends To Seeing

Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you believe.

— Saint Augustine —

Matthew 17:20, He (Jesus) replied, “Because you have so little faith. I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” (NIV)

Patience is Genius

Never think that God's delays are God's denials. Hold on; hold fast; hold out. Patience is genius.

— Georges-Louis Leclerc —

“Never think that God’s delays are God’s denials. Hold on; hold fast; hold out. Patience is genius.” ~Georges-Louis Leclerc

Superior to Self

The truth is that there is nothing noble in being superior to somebody else. The only real nobility is in being superior to your former self.

— Whitney Young —

“The truth is that there is nothing noble in being superior to somebody else. The only real nobility is in being superior to your former self.” ~Whitney Young

Gratitude is the Parent

Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others.

— Cicero —

“Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others.” ~Cicero