Thought for Today

The trick is to enjoy life

“The trick is to enjoy life. Don’t wish away your days, waiting for better ones ahead.” —Marjorie Pay Hinckley

A thought for the first Sunday of Advent

“Advent is a season of wise women and men following the example of Jesus and thereby constructing a spiritual life on solid principles.” –– Robert F. Morneau, Fathoming Bethlehem

“We awaken. . . by asking the right questions. We awaken. . . when we see knowledge being spread that goes against our own personal experiences. We awaken. . . when we see popular opinion being wrong but accepted as being right, and what is right being pushed as being wrong. We awaken. .Continue reading “Turning on the light”

God honors those who are confused about his leading

“To paraphrase Paul, God often uses the cheesy to confound the sophisticated. He regularly honors those who are confused about his leading as if they have nailed it.” ― Mark Galli

I was born to make people feel good

“I think my teacher was wrong: making cheese wasn’t what I was born to do. I was born to make people feel good when everything around them seemed just awful.” ― Meg Cabot, From a Certain Point of View

The vocation of every Christian

“The vocation of every Christian is to live as a follower of Jesus today. In every aspect of life, in small and large acts, with family, neighbors and enemies, we are to seek to live out the grace and truth of Jesus. This is our vocation, our calling. Today.” ― Mark Labberton, Called: The CrisisContinue reading “The vocation of every Christian”

Practice rather than preach

“Practice rather than preach. Make of your life an affirmation, defined by your ideals, not the negation of others. Dare to the level of your capability then go beyond to a higher level.” — Alexander Haig Read more at https://www.brainyquote.com/topics/higher-quotes

Doing what God has called me to do

“People from my first home say I’m brave. They tell me I’m strong. They pat me on the back and say, ‘Way to go. Good job.’ But the truth is, I am not really very brave; I am not really very strong, and I am not doing anything spectacular. I am simply doing whatContinue reading “Doing what God has called me to do”

When you have a sense of calling…

“When you have a sense of calling, whether it’s to be a musician, soloist, artist, in one of the technical fields, or a plumber, there is something deep and enriching when you realize it isn’t just a casual choice, it’s a divine calling. It’s not limited to vocational Christian service by any means.” —Continue reading “When you have a sense of calling…”