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Thought for Today

“Prosperity is only an instrument to be used, not a deity to be worshipped.” –– Calvin Coolidge

“There is a fountain of youth: it is your mind, your talents, the creativity you bring to your life and the lives of people you love. When you learn to tap this source, you will truly have defeated age.” ~Sophia Loren

Thought for Today

Fall at Chalco #8 Copyright 2013 by R.A. Robbins — Fall at Chalco #8
Copyright 2013 by R.A. Robbins

“Every happening, great and small, is a parable whereby God speaks to us, and the art of life is to get the message.” – Malcolm Muggeridge

October Follower of the Month: Michael Erb

This month’s Follower of the Month is Michael Erb of ME and the Boss 2013. His inspirational blog with a daily quote and commentary is one of my favorites. He also takes his own photos.

Fruit of the Spirit

” But the

fruit of the Spirit

is love, joy, peace,

patience, kindness,

goodness,

faithfulness,

Meekness, temperance:

against such

there is no law.”

— Galatians 5: 22 & 23

In the constant battle between good and evil

it is unfortunate that some souls are lost

when their moral compass is blocked from their heart.

Have faith, believe that God’s law is there to protect you

from the mean and heartless.

Today, be the warrior for the faithful,

keep your moral compass pointed towards

the right side of the God’s law..

Kindness is the fruit of the Spirit.

Kindness is the beginning of a life filled with love.

ME and the Boss

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About the Author: ME (Michael Erb) and the Boss… the Boss being either God or my wife, depending on who is standing beside meat the time. Since I have been retired (not necessarily by choice) I have been writing daily to maintain my sense of purpose. I read, I write and I think positive. God will keep me young at heart if I keep God in my heart. — Love, hugs and blessings…ME and the Boss. Please take a minute to visit Me and the Boss at http://www.meandtheboss2013.

Thought for Today and an Announcement

“The life of inner peace, being harmonious and without stress, is the easiest type of existence. The chief struggle then in gaining mental peace is the effort of revamping your thinking to the relaxed attitude of acceptance of God’s gift of peace.” – Norman Vincent Peale

Bob has started a new discussion on Espirational.org titled God Is… Please stop by and feel free to join in the discussion. http://espirational.org/2013/10/23/god-is/

When the Frost is on the Pumpkin: Getting Ready for Winter

Fall at Chalco #7 Copyright 2013 by R.A. Robbins — Fall at Chalco #7
Copyright 2013 by R.A. Robbins

As the years go by, I am becoming more in tune with the changing seasons. With that first little nip of cold in the air I want to be outside more, but I also feel pulled toward a flurry of “nesting” activity. It is good to listen to those urges, even if we don’t understand them. They are nature’s way of preparing us for the winter ahead.

So what are my ideas for winter preparation?

1. Get outside as much as you can.

2. Do outside lawn or house work.

3. Organize your closets.

4. Deep clean the house.

5. Winterize the house.

6. Winterize the car.

7. Dig out the snow shovel or snow blower, ice melt, ice scrapers for the car, etc.

8. Make a plan for school/work “snow days.”

9. Do any canning or freezing you need.

10. Stock up on non-perishable food items.

Take steps now to have what you need to survive severe winter weather. Then when the snow flies, sit back, light a fire in the fireplace, make yourself a cup of hot cocoa, watch the snow fall and enjoy winter.

How do you prepare for winter? Talk to me.