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Excellent writing, Thomas! See you Friday. :-)

You're very kind! Thank you for your encouragement. Keep up the good work!

Excellent stuff, Daniel! I love the "man-made cookies" stall, with the mobile selling and the feedback board! LOL I may have to pass that idea on to my husband . . .

What great, common-sense advice you give. This post has really helped me to identify an important goal, and think about ways to accomplish that goal. The goal is that I want to spend more quality time with my children. All too often, when it comes to relationships, we take a "just let it happen" approach. Your post has made me realize that I need to see that - spending more quality time with my children - as an actual goal, and set it up step-by-step with what I need to do to make that happen.

Thanks, and keep up the good work!

Wonderful post, as usual Daniel! It made me think of this verse:

1 Thessalonians 5:11
"Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing."

Thank you, Daniel, for making it your goal to encourage others. You are making an important mark on this world! :-)

Blessings to you, my friend!

Excellent post, Daniel! When I was young, I would attend music competitions. I remember reminding myself that I was only competing against myself - trying to do the best I could do. That reminder served me well.

-- <abbr>Renae's last blog post. Wise Guys</abbr>

Great list! But I would add "gentle" to the godly man list. :-)

Grace, thanks for the heart idea! I'll have to use that with my hubby!

--r

"Excellent" post! :-)

And I agree with Mike. I don't like housework (ha!) but I can still be an excellent housewife, because that is a standard I have set for myself.

Sounds like your pastor is a very wise man.

Thanks!

--r

Daniel, This sounds great! You are an excellent guitar student - I'm so proud of you! Thank you for blessing the rest of us with your music.

:-)
--renae

Excellent post, Daniel! People will know us by our fruits! If fruit is an outward sign of a tree or plant that is healthy at the roots, then a smile is an outward sign of someone who is spiritually healthy. You are right; people who see a peaceful smile on the face of a Christian can't help but be drawn to it.

Blessings, dear brother!

--Renae

Thomas, you are very wise. I read an article recently that said "misery is the key to happiness." The gist of it was that the reason so many people are miserable is because their expectations are too high. People who accept that no one is perfect, and decide to love others in spite of their shortcomings, are happier in their relationships.

--r

This is a lovely story with a powerful message. Thank you for sharing it!

Beautiful post, Daniel! Thanks so much for sharing it. Good thoughts.

--renae :-)