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True Greatness

True GREATNESS is giving responsibility to our ability. It is the distinction found in doing things that others might consider beneath them. True GREATNESS is being a slave, serving whoever, whenever, and in whatever. It’s always public-service, never a self-service. … Continue reading

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Beware of Love

Not all talks about love are really about love—regardless of its peddler or form, its passion or fury, and the allure of its garb or façade. It’s not at all love when it seeks its own way, turns your dear … Continue reading

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The Living Dead

Many are afraid of death, without realizing that they’re already dead. The only reason they’ve not yet been buried is because they’re still moving. The living dead are those who’ve lost their purpose in life, with no desire or drive … Continue reading

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Be Polished!

It hurts to be hurt—repeatedly! But consider this: “When people hurt you over and over, think of them like sand paper. They may scratch and hurt you a bit, but in the end, you end up polished and they end … Continue reading

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Dare To Refuse!

It takes courage—and faith—to refuse. Refusal is an act of the will, the protest of the conscience, and the resolve of non-conformism. It is saying “No” or “No more” to gutless compliance or indifference. Daring to refuse is remedy to … Continue reading

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Butterfly or Bee?

Don’t just skim the surface; dig deep. Two common field insects illustrate: One, beautifully adorned, dances from flower to flower impatient for where to sip ready nectar. The other, less attractive, is more businesslike. Where he finds the flower-cup closed, … Continue reading

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Go Higher!

Don’t be satisfied with aiming high. Go HIGHER. For, in the words of E.G. White, “higher than the highest human thought can reach is God’s ideal for His children.” There’s never a period when there is no more to learn … Continue reading

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The Land of the New Year

We’ve just begun a journey to an unknown destination—the land of the New Year. Since it’s a different land, we must be prepared for new experiences and be willing to do things differently—if we’re to be successful in the land … Continue reading

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Start With A Beautiful Page

“How I wish we were given an eraser. I would have erased all the mistakes I made these past years…” That was a comment from a young man who had read my last thought nugget (titled “A New Chapter”). I … Continue reading

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A New Chapter

Life is like a book with many chapters. Some have 70; some, more; others, less. To each chapter has been assigned 365 pages, and every fifth chapter, one extra page. The size of our books don’t really matter. What counts … Continue reading

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