Believe while others…

While searching through my sermon illustrations, I ran across these words from William Arthur Ward. These particular words were sent to me by AsAManThinketh.net. Go sign-up for their email newsletter, you will enjoy it and it will spur you to greater growth and thought.

Believe while others…
By William Arthur Ward

Believe while others are doubting.

Plan while others are playing.

Study while others are sleeping.

Decide while others are delaying.

Prepare while others are daydreaming.

Begin while others are procrastinating.

Work while others are wishing.

Save while others are wasting.

Listen while others are talking.

Smile while others are frowning.

Commend while others are criticizing.

Persist while others are quitting.

Just a thought to pass along…

November 8th, 1965

I have never fought it a war and I never want too. I do not want my children to fight in a war. I have relatives who have fought for this country and watched their friends not come back.

All I can express is my thanks and honor for those who have fought and will fight for our country.

Thank you!

Just some thoughts,

Alexis’ Painting Helps Orphans

A few weeks ago, Carrie and I found out the Alexis painted a picture at a local VBS and that picture was part of a silent auction to assist those less fortunate.

This is something you have to brag about! Alexis used to God given ability to bless others!

We definitely proud parents!

Just bragging,

Michael Vey: Book Review

Excellent!

Richard Paul Evans created a book which held my reading attention captive over the past two days. I would have finished the book in one day, but I had teaching and speaking preparations to finish.

The story of Michael Vey, a small high school student from Idaho, is not just for young readers. It will capture adult readers as the story takes you on a spectacular journey. Michael’s attempt to understand his abilities and purpose takes him from a student being bullied to the status of a rock star.

As a person who usually five books at one time, I forsook the others for Michael Vey.

This science fiction books is not something I would normally read, but now I cannot wait the the next one.

Just some thoughts,

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My Thoughts on Netflix

Yesterday, Netflix announced they are changing their price structure for subscribers. New subscribers are already seeing the change and current subscribers will see the change on September 1st. The change does away with several different viewing options from Netflix, in favor or a general $7.99 streaming plan with an add on feature of 1 DVD out at a time for $7.99.

The total cost will be $15.98 for streaming and 1 DVD out at a time service which equals a 60% increase for some customers but not all. For a while, my family and I had the $16.99 plan which allowed for unlimited streaming and 3 DVD out at a time, but we downgraded to the $9.99 plan of unlimited streaming plus 1 DVD out at a time. Our downgrade was due to not using the features to the fullest.

I know the 60% increase angers many people, but I am not angered by it because I am sticking with the $7.99 instant streaming plan and I will use RedBox for my DVD rentals. It is a simple choice to our family. We love being cable free and we plan on staying cable free!

What do you plan to do about the Netflix increase?

Just my thoughts,

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Another GroupOn purchase!

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GroupOn! I am sure you have heard of them, yet I am amazed as I talked with others who have not heard of them. For those familiar with GroupOn, you can just move on; but if you are not, read on.

So far this year, we have used GroupOn to purchase…

• Discount Zoo Tickets (Saving over $30)
• A Barnes and Noble Gift Card (Saving $10)
• Discount Museum Tickets (Saving over $15)
• A EBay Gift Certificate (Saving $7)
• And several more offers!

GroupOn is a great way to save money by taking advantage of some great deals either nationwide or in your local area. We have used GroupOn to purchase items in advance which we were going to do at some point, such as our recent visit to the zoo. We purchased the tickets more than two months in advance for our visit.

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How have you just GroupOn to save money?

Just some thoughts,

Happy Independence Day

Several years ago, a group on men seeking to change the face of a nation sat down, each in his own right, and began to change the course of the world. Without taking regard for their lives, they placed everything on the line. Those men fought for our freedom without a gun, they used a pen, words and pride in a growing nation. May this nation grow in the ways they saw in the future.

To those who gave their lives for our country, whether using arms, pens or words, our nation gives you thanks. To those who are currently battling, whether by the use of arms or the use of pens and words, we thank you for your service.

Just my thoughts,