Thursday, March 31, 2011
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
30 March 2011
"Some days the end of the work week looks like a far off mountain. You can see it but it sure takes a long time to get there."
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
29 March 2011
"Some days when you wake-up the sign on the road of life reads, "construction zone ahead."
Monday, March 28, 2011
Sunday, March 27, 2011
27 March 2011 Expanded thought for today.
"A good cowboy knows when to use the whip and when to use the rope. He also knows at the end of the day a strong gentle hand will have the best result."
Proverbs 19:12 (New International Version, ©2011)
12 A king’s rage is like the roar of a lion,but his favor is like dew on the grass.
Proverbs 3:11-12 (New International Version, ©2011)
11 My son, do not despise the LORD’s discipline,
and do not resent his rebuke,
12 because the LORD disciplines those he loves,
as a father the son he delights in.
The Bible contains many references to discipline and rebuke. Many of them are harsh in nature. All of them are to correct and grow the children of God.
God wants us to learn that although we have differences. Are views are different. The way we conduct ourselves is different. We still must all focus on Him. It is that focus that will overcome those differences because if we all grow more like Him. We all grow together.
That is why in 1 Corinthians 13:13 he states:
and do not resent his rebuke,
12 because the LORD disciplines those he loves,
as a father the son he delights in.
The Bible contains many references to discipline and rebuke. Many of them are harsh in nature. All of them are to correct and grow the children of God.
God wants us to learn that although we have differences. Are views are different. The way we conduct ourselves is different. We still must all focus on Him. It is that focus that will overcome those differences because if we all grow more like Him. We all grow together.
That is why in 1 Corinthians 13:13 he states:
13 And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.
It is that love from Him. His gentle hand-that is what we should strive for. Because at the end of the day that is what will carry us on.
27 March 2011
"A good cowboy knows when to use the whip and when to use the rope. He also knows at the end of the day a strong gentle hand will have the best result."
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Friday, March 25, 2011
Thursday, March 24, 2011
24 March 2011
"Sometimes a person can be like a good mule. They work hard but they make a lot of noise and are hard to work with."
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
23 March 2011
"Some days you just feel like a crash test dummy. The work you do is important but you get tired of being slammed int the wall."
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Monday, March 21, 2011
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Today's expanded thought
"The choice of your toilet paper and your friends is very important. Both get close to you in a special way."
I picked this quote for today's expanded thought because I wanted to make sure I was clear on a few things to my friends. The first thing is I don't consider you as toilet paper. An item of one time use that I just flush away. This quote came to me in a very intimate way. When it did I couldn't help but think of this verse.
33 Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good character.”
Often in life the choices we make can have a lasting impact. The example in this case was toilet paper. Sooner or later I will run out of this brand I bought. Therefore it will have a uncomfortable but short impact on my life. Other choices like our friends or the company we keep can have a very long impact. These can be both good and bad. In this case I looked at all the many types, sizes and costs available. I made the choice rather quickly to go with cost. When it was to late the choice became painful.
When we choose the friends we have and the company we keep don't make it a quick choice based on one factor. Stop, think and ask, is this someone I want close to me? We are not talking about 4 or 6 rolls we flush down the drain but a long term relationship that will more than just rub us the wrong way.
I picked this quote for today's expanded thought because I wanted to make sure I was clear on a few things to my friends. The first thing is I don't consider you as toilet paper. An item of one time use that I just flush away. This quote came to me in a very intimate way. When it did I couldn't help but think of this verse.
1 Corinthians 15:33 (New International Version, ©2011)
33 Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good character.”
Often in life the choices we make can have a lasting impact. The example in this case was toilet paper. Sooner or later I will run out of this brand I bought. Therefore it will have a uncomfortable but short impact on my life. Other choices like our friends or the company we keep can have a very long impact. These can be both good and bad. In this case I looked at all the many types, sizes and costs available. I made the choice rather quickly to go with cost. When it was to late the choice became painful.
When we choose the friends we have and the company we keep don't make it a quick choice based on one factor. Stop, think and ask, is this someone I want close to me? We are not talking about 4 or 6 rolls we flush down the drain but a long term relationship that will more than just rub us the wrong way.
20 March 2011
"Your stirrups and your conscience; they both help you up to where you need to be. You need a left and a right one to keep your balance. They both hold you in place when the going gets tough."
Saturday, March 19, 2011
19 March 2011
"Saturday morning is like the fresh grass of spring. You just want to eat on it until you bloat."
Friday, March 18, 2011
18 March 2011
"Don't miss the many lessons of life. Not all lessons are taught in a classroom or by a person named teacher."
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Monday, March 14, 2011
March 14, 2011
"Monday is like a horse with only three shoes on. Do you take the time to put the one back on or do you pull one off?"
Sunday, March 13, 2011
The hobbles of Satin.
Satin comes to hobble our faith in Jesus everyday. It is our focus on Him that will keep us going. As long as we stay strong in our faith those hobbles may slow us down but they can never stop us.
Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”
Matthew 19:25-27
Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”
Matthew 19:25-27
The first 30 days
So I made it the first 30 days writing my quotes. Now I figure it is time to get them into blog format. I will now post them here and then pick-up on Monday with the quote of the day.
Feb 13, 2011
"It isn't the shape of the hat that makes the cowboy. It is what shaped the cowboy that has made him."
"If common sense was common, we would all have something in common."
"The main problem with government programs is; they are run by the government."
"Barbwire and a politicians are a lot alike. They both can hold you back by sticking you where it hurts."
"Some days you feel like a calf. No matter how fast you run the lariat has a profound result."
"A fence and your attitude are a lot a like. Some hold you in, some hold out trouble but all can be overcome."
"A good pair of chaps is like a good sense of humor. Both can make the ride through the thorny brush easier."
"A sunrise and your attitude both the start the day. You choose how."
"A bill by congress and a pregnant cow are about the same. The bull is done now all that is left is to see how it turns out."
"Manure and bureaucracy, one you spread and something will grow. The other will just spread."
"A long trail will give a cowboy plenty of time to ruminate on life."
"You can't always blame your glasses for bad vision."
"Your life needs to be like a good pair of boots. A good sole, not to much heel, and flex in all the right places."
"Some days you need to be like beef jerky. Kind of dry and tough when you are chewed on."
"If you ride a crooked trail you will get a crooked answer."
"Your hat and your conscience both protect you from the elements of life."
"When you are trying to choose a direction sometimes you just have to let the horse have his head."
"Coffee and a good friend. Both can pick you up and both can warm you."
"Monday is just one of those days you need the spurs."
""Sometimes the flies of life just bug you."
"To much grain will make a horse fat. To little can make them worthless. The right amount of grain will make them a treasure."
"The choice of your toilet paper and your friends is very important. Both get close to you in a special way."
"The length of a few minutes depends on if you are waiting or if you need more time."
"There may be a few more bumps in the road less traveled but if you slow down for them you might see the scenery."
"Sunshine and greed have a lot in common. If you get too much you are going to get burnt."
"Bad company and manure carry the same advice. You should stay up wind and keep your distance."
"Tumbleweed and a person with no direction are blown along until they run into something."
"Gossip and a forest fire are a lot alike. The more wind behind them the faster they spread."
"Stones on the trail make you look where you are going."
13 March 2011
Ok so there are the first 29. Now for today's post. The goal being to post a new quote each day.
"Hobbles will slow you down but they can't stop you."
Feb 13, 2011
"It isn't the shape of the hat that makes the cowboy. It is what shaped the cowboy that has made him."
"If common sense was common, we would all have something in common."
"The main problem with government programs is; they are run by the government."
"Barbwire and a politicians are a lot alike. They both can hold you back by sticking you where it hurts."
"Some days you feel like a calf. No matter how fast you run the lariat has a profound result."
"A fence and your attitude are a lot a like. Some hold you in, some hold out trouble but all can be overcome."
"A good pair of chaps is like a good sense of humor. Both can make the ride through the thorny brush easier."
"A sunrise and your attitude both the start the day. You choose how."
"A bill by congress and a pregnant cow are about the same. The bull is done now all that is left is to see how it turns out."
"Manure and bureaucracy, one you spread and something will grow. The other will just spread."
"A long trail will give a cowboy plenty of time to ruminate on life."
"You can't always blame your glasses for bad vision."
"Your life needs to be like a good pair of boots. A good sole, not to much heel, and flex in all the right places."
"Some days you need to be like beef jerky. Kind of dry and tough when you are chewed on."
"If you ride a crooked trail you will get a crooked answer."
"Your hat and your conscience both protect you from the elements of life."
"When you are trying to choose a direction sometimes you just have to let the horse have his head."
"Coffee and a good friend. Both can pick you up and both can warm you."
"Monday is just one of those days you need the spurs."
""Sometimes the flies of life just bug you."
"To much grain will make a horse fat. To little can make them worthless. The right amount of grain will make them a treasure."
"The choice of your toilet paper and your friends is very important. Both get close to you in a special way."
"The length of a few minutes depends on if you are waiting or if you need more time."
"There may be a few more bumps in the road less traveled but if you slow down for them you might see the scenery."
"Sunshine and greed have a lot in common. If you get too much you are going to get burnt."
"Bad company and manure carry the same advice. You should stay up wind and keep your distance."
"Tumbleweed and a person with no direction are blown along until they run into something."
"Gossip and a forest fire are a lot alike. The more wind behind them the faster they spread."
"Stones on the trail make you look where you are going."
13 March 2011
Ok so there are the first 29. Now for today's post. The goal being to post a new quote each day.
"Hobbles will slow you down but they can't stop you."
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