Tag: quote

True victory

January 3, 2007 | 1 comment

  I do not ask for any crown But that which all may win; Nor try to conquer any world Except the one within. ~ Louisa May Alcott  

Take joy

December 29, 2006 | 1 comment

A poem by Fra Giovanni, (1513) Take Joy There is nothing I can give you, which you have not; But there is much, very much, that while I cannot give it, you can take. No heaven can come to us

God holds you up

December 28, 2006 | 3 comments

I’m not a poet, but occasionally, when praying for a patient and emailing thoughts the words and phrases that appear on my screen pleasantly surprise me. While praying for a patient who feared she didn’t have enough understanding to heal

Loving another

December 27, 2006 | No comments yet

Evan’s maxim for the day: “If you’re having a hard time loving another person, look for something good in that individual, and the good you find gives you a reason to love.”  

Waiting

December 23, 2006 | 3 comments

I chuckled when I read a comment made by Andy Warhol, “The idea of waiting for something makes it more exciting.” I’ve certainly seen proof of this with our children. If they are in the habit of getting what they