Tag Archives: Thought For the Day

Thought For the Day: Children Are The Surest Sign That God Still Loves Mankind

Posted on November 29, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“Every child comes with the message that God is not yet discouraged of man.” – Rabindranath Tagore, in Stray Birds (1916).

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Thought For the Day: Thought Is the Blossom

Posted on November 28, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“Thought is the blossom; language the bud; action the fruit behind it.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson, writer and philosopher (1803-1882)

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Thought For the Day: To See Truthfully Takes Effort

Posted on November 26, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“To see what is in front of one’s nose requires a constant struggle.” – George Orwell

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Thought For the Day: ‘Liberals’ Are Not So Open Minded

Posted on November 25, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“Liberals claim to want to give a hearing to other views but then are shocked and offended to discover that there are other views.” — William F. Buckley Jr. (1925-2008), founder of National Review

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Thought For the Day: Natural Ability Requires Pruning

Posted on November 24, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“Natural abilities are like natural plants; they need pruning by study.” – Francis Bacon However naturally gifted a person is, these skills and abilities can always use a little pruning and sculpting to bring out the very best. Constructive criticism … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Enter Each Day With Thanksgiving

Posted on November 23, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“Enter His gates with thanksgiving, and His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him and praise His name. For the LORD is good and His love endures forever; His faithfulness continues through all generations.” — Psalm 100:4-5 In this time … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Shed Dead Ideas Like Dead Leaves

Posted on November 22, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“Oh, would that my mind could let fall its dead ideas, as the tree does its withered leaves!” -Andre Gide, author, Nobel laureate (22 Nov 1869-1951)

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Thought For the Day: Losing A Language Is Like Losing Part of Mankind

Posted on November 21, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“For every language that becomes extinct, an image of man disappears.” – Octavio Paz, poet, diplomat, Nobel laureate (1914-1998) To learn more about this interesting poet, please see: https://www.theparisreview.org/interviews/2192/octavio-paz-the-art-of-poetry-no-42-octavio-paz For a great start at understanding the issue of endangered languages, … Continue reading →