Faith . . .

Inside each and everyone of us . . .

be strong and courageous. . .

"Be strong and courageous do not be afraid
do not be discouraged for the
Lord your God will be with you"

Life really boils down to 2 questions . . .

Life really boils down to 2 questions...

OR

Now that I made you smile,
pass it on to someone else
who needs a laugh today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just to let you know
I'm thinking of you today.

No matter what situations life throws at you....

No matter how long and treacherous your journey may seem..

You're laughing aren't you?
That's good 'cause my job here is done!

Have a great day and remember to give thanks....


Thank you Ashley M. for this funny email.

The “Bounce Back” Philosophy

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The “Bounce Back” Philosophy
Posted: 20 Jul 2009 12:00 PM PDT
A couple weeks ago, I heard someone talking about bouncing back. Though the challenge may get us down, we do not need to stay down! We can bounce back from difficulties, and come out of those experiences stronger and wiser than we were going into them.
Sasha Azevedo, an actress, athlete, and model, phrased it best by saying, "I have learned that some of the nicest people you’ll ever meet are those who have suffered a traumatic event or loss. I admire them for their strength, but most especially for their life gratitude-a gift often taken for granted by the average person in society."
That is why I would like to share our newest movie, Learning to Dance in the Rain by BJ Gallagher, with you.
Click here to see the movie
This beautiful movie puts pictures to BJ’s poem, "The Weather Report". Watch this, and share your own bounce back story! If you liked this movie, feel free to share our blog with your family and friends.

THE RAINBOW TREE

As we grow up, we learn that even the one person that wasn't supposed to ever let you down probably will.
You will have your heart broken probably more than once and it's harder every time. You'll break hearts too,
so remember how it felt when yours was broken. You'll fight with your best friend. You'll blame a new love
for things an old one did. You'll cry because time is passing too fast, and you'll eventually lose someone
you love. So take too many pictures, laugh too much, and love like you've never been hurt because every
sixty seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.
Don't be afraid that your life will end, be afraid that it will never begin.

THANK YOU TERRI FOR THIS EMAIL I REALLY NEEDED THIS.

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"The mystery of life isn't a problem to solve, but a reality to experience.
Frank Herbert"
HOBBY LOBBY HAS A QUOTE OR POEM ON EACH EMAIL THEY SEND OUT

. . . do not focus on what's missing from our lives . . .

It almost sounds too simple to feel important, but understanding the power of gratitude can change your life forever.

Sarah Breathnach said it best...

"When we choose not to focus on what's missing from our lives but are grateful for the abundance that's present...we experience heaven on earth."

So sit back, relax and turn up your speakers to enjoy our new 2 minute inspirational movie from Learning to Dance in the Rain. The words, the photographs and the music are beautiful! Don't forget to pay it forward by sharing this email with friends, family and co-workers.

Just click here to watch

Keep Dancing,Mac AndersonFounder, Simple Truths
Simple Truths, LLC., 1952 McDowell Road, Ste. 205, Naperville, IL 60563, USAPhone: 800-900-3427 / 630-946-1460Copyright 2008, Simple Truths, LLC. All rights reserved.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU FIND A BABY BIRD

What to do if you find a baby bird
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Now that nesting season is upon us, it's not unusual for our Customer Service ladies to get phone calls from customers saying that they have found a baby bird on the ground, and asking what they can do about it. Here are some answers that might help.
If you have found a baby bird on the ground, try to resist the temptation to "rescue" it. It's almost impossible for the average person to provide the proper care and diet for baby birds. They require live insect foods and need to be fed about every 20 minutes. Sadly, baby birds seldom survive when people attempt to take them in and feed and care for them. In most cases the best thing to do when you find a baby bird out of the nest is to simply leave the bird alone. If the baby is feathered and hopping on the ground, or perched on a low branch, you can be sure the parents are close by, watching over it and feeding it. It's normal for some baby birds to leave the nest before they are fully ready to fly. The sooner you leave the area, the sooner the parents will be able to come back and tend to it. However, if you have unrestrained outdoor dogs or cats, put them inside immediately and keep them inside until the baby bird is gone.
Rarely, you may find a live baby bird on the ground that has no feathers and is obviously not going to survive without your intervention. Look for the nest and if possible, place the baby back in it and then leave the area. The parent birds will not abandon the baby because you have touched it. Birds have a very poor sense of smell and they won't be able to detect your human scent. If you can see the nest, but cannot get to it for some reason, an acceptable solution would be to nail a small, open container as near to the nest as possible. Line it with dried grasses and put the baby in it for the parents to find. They will hear and recognize the baby's chirps. Or, if a nest has blown down with eggs or babies in it, you can nail a small basket to the tree where the nest was and put the remainder of the nest with the eggs and the babies in that. Watch from a distance to see if the parents come back.
If you have watched the nest or baby bird for several hours and there has been no sign of the parents, it would be best to call a wildlife rehabilitator for advice. Your local SPCA or Fish and Game Department will help you find one. Don't move the baby bird or eggs until you have heard from the rehabilitator. They may prefer to retrieve the baby themselves or have special instructions for you. Rehabilitators are licensed to do this work and are specially trained on how to take care of injured or abandoned birds and animals.

PEOPLE COME INTO YOUR LIFE FOR A REASON

THANKS SANDY FOR THIS EMAIL AND POEM

People come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime.

When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person.

When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a needyou have expressed.

They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you withguidance and support, To aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually.

They may seem like a godsend and they are.

They are there for the reason you need them to be.

Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end.

Sometimes they die.

Sometimes they walk away.

Sometimes they act up and force you to take a stand.

What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desirefulfilled, their work is done.

The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on..

Some people come into your life for a SEASON, because your turn hascome to share, grow or learn.

They bring you an experience of peace or make you laugh..

They may teach you something you have never done.

They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy.

Believe it, it is real. But only for a season.

LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons, things you must build upon in order to have a solid emotional foundation.

Your job is to accept the lesson, love the person and put what you have learned to use in all otherrelationships and areas of your life.

It is said that love is blind but friendship is clairvoyant.

Thank you for being a part of my life, whether you were a reason, a season or a lifetime.

PRAYER OF BLESSINGS

THANKS TERRI FOR THE FOLLOWING EMAIL AND PRAYER
"Heavenly Father, most Gracious and Loving God, I pray to you that you
Abundantly bless my family and me.

I know that you recognize, that a Family is more than just a mother, father, sister, brother, cousin,
Husband and wife, but all who believe and trust in You.

Dear GOD, I send up a prayer request for financial blessing for not only the
Person who sent this to me, but for me and all that I have forwarded This message to.

And that the power of joined prayer by those who Believe and trust in you is
More powerful than anything!

I thank you in Advance for your blessings.

God, deliver the person reading this right Now from debt and debt burdens.

Release your Godly wisdom that I may be a good steward over all that you
have given me GOD, for I know how wonderful and mighty you are and how if we
just obey you and walk in your word and have the faith of a Mustard Seed that you will pour out blessings.

I thank you now Lord for the recent blessings I have received and for the bl essings yet to come,
Because I know you are not done with me yet.

In Jesus name Amen..."

FAITH

"'Your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God' 1 Cor. 2:5"

TRUE SOLDIERS

"The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him."

GREAT QUOTES FROM GREAT LEADERS BY PEGGY ANDERSON

1. "Well done is better than well said."Benjamin Franklin(1706-1790)

2. "A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to put its pants on."Winston Churchill(1874-1965)

3. "Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless."Mother Teresa(1910-1997)

4. "Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth."George Washington(1732-1799)

5. "The time is always right to do what is right."Martin Luther King, Jr.(1929-1968)

6. "All the adversity I've had in my life, has strengthened me. You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you."Walt Disney(1901-1966)

7. "Leave nothing for tomorrow which can be done today."Abraham Lincoln(1809-1865)

8. "The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of will."Vince Lombardi(1913-1970)

9. "It is better to light the candle than to curse the darkness."Eleanor Roosevelt(1884-1962)

10. "A people that values its privileges above its principles soon loses both."Dwight Eisenhower(1890-1969)

11. "The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall."Nelson Mandela(1918 - )

12. "We must become the change we wish to see in the world."Mahatma Gandhi(1869-1948)

13. "The best and most beautiful things in life cannot be seen, not touched, but are felt in the heart."Helen Keller(1880-1968)

14. "Failure is only the opportunity to begin again more intelligently."Henry Ford(1863-1947)

15. "Life is one grand, sweet song, so start the music."Ronald Reagan(1911-2004)

Great Quotes from Great Leaders
COMPILED BY PEGGY ANDERSON

The Best Way Out is Always Through -- Simple Truths, LLC Online Store

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"No Surrender
When you believe in yourself, in your personal potential, in your own future,
you have no choice - surrender is not an option. There's nothing to do but continue.
Sometimes you want to give up, but you can't - something deep inside you won't let you.
No white flags, no bailing out, no throwing in the towel for you.
You have to keep going; you must carry on; you just take the next step...and the next...and the next..."

The Best Way Out is Always Through
The Power of Perseverance
BJ Gallagher