ENCOURAGEMENT
Taking an interest in what others are thinking and doing is often a much more powerful form of encouragement than praise. ~Robert Martin
STORY TEASER
David’s idea of excellent patient care included… Timely appointments Compassion Humor You will learn the answer when you read The Gift is You.
NON-PROFITS AND MISSIONS
Focus on the Family This organization stands firm in helping families with special challenges by providing trustworthy, biblical guidance and support. The organization continues to have a very special place in my heart. Learn more here:...
BIBLE VERSE
This is the day which the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 He made it for us. Is there a better gift than a brand new day? Share your thoughts.
INSPIRATION
Inspiration from an unlikely source. Watch this video and tell us your thoughts. http://goo.gl/CqPlW
SONG
Amazing Grace (John Newton) has ebbed and flowed in popularity. It is said to be performed as many as 10 million times a year and has appeared on popular music charts. Almost no one doesn’t know the first verse or two: “Amazing grace, how sweet the sound that saved a...
HOPE
Hope is one of three infused virtues. The other two are faith and charity (sometimes called love). Hope, faith and charity are given, or poured into our souls, supernaturally by the Holy Spirit. Everybody gets them, though we all practice them to different degrees. So...
FOURTH OF JULY
Happy birthday, America! We’ve been independent for 237 years. WOW! Let’s have some fun, fireworks, flag-waving, food, family, friends … it doesn’t get any better than that. Independence. What does it mean to you?
CONVERSATIONAL QUESTION
Success: What is it? Do you catch it? Achieve it? Seek it? Is it really necessary?
INSPIRATION
Awesome site for inspiration: http://www.facebook.com/IMR.4.U?ref=ts&fref=ts Socialize! Join in! Participate!
CONVERSATIONAL QUESTION
Following your dream. What is your dream? How do you follow it? Is it important to arrive/reach it?
VIDEO – INSPIRATION
A dream. A purpose. A little boy. Nothing is impossible. Watch this video and tell us if you agree. http://goo.gl/TL3ZP
BIBLE VERSE
When I’m anxious and don’t seem to have anywhere to turn, I rely on this truth: Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which passes all...
STORY TEASER
When David formally retired from his OB/GYN medical practice, he… Counseled unwed mothers Taught OB/GYN Medicine at a university Served as a volunteer physician at a clinic for the working uninsured You will learn the answer when you read The Gift is You.
SONG
Did you ever think of Bridge Over Troubled Water (Simon & Garfunkel) as a gospel or spiritual song (according to http://goo.gl/pQ0lR)? http://goo.gl/qmMTR Watch this video and share your comments.
FATHER’S DAY
According to John Wooden, “The best thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother.” Do you agree? What’s the best thing your dad ever did for you?
TOMORROW IS FLAG DAY
In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation that officially established it June 14 – tomorrow – as Flag Day. It commemorates the adoption of the United States flag, the “stars and stripes” , which happened that day by resolution of the Second Continental...
CONVERSATIONAL QUESTION
What do you suppose prompts a person to author an inspirational book? To help/unburden him- or herself? To help others? To say “you don’t have it so bad.”