by Criswell | Apr 29, 2020 | Quotes and Verses
You’ve probably heard it said many times in many different ways: It pays to be kind. One man who understood this fact was Fred McFeely Rogers. Fred Rogers was not only the star of his own kid-friendly TV show (which was called Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood); he was...
by Criswell | Apr 29, 2020 | Quotes and Verses
If you’d like to feel better about yourself, try this: find somebody who needs your help, and help them. Booker T. Washington (1856 – 1915) was an American educator, author, lecturer, and advisor to presidents. Born into slavery, he was freed at age nine. Young...
by Criswell | Apr 29, 2020 | Quotes and Verses
When you establish a good habit, you’re doing yourself a big favor. But if you fall into a bad habit, you may discover that some bad habits can be very hard to break. Ben Franklin understood that the easiest way to stop a bad habit is to never get started. He...
by Criswell | Apr 29, 2020 | Quotes and Verses
Whether you realize it or not, you’ve got lots to be thankful for. So, it always pays to count your blessings, even if you can’t begin to count all of them. Oprah Winfrey was born in rural Mississippi and lived with her grandmother in a house that had no...
by Criswell | Apr 29, 2020 | Quotes and Verses
Late in his life, Mark Twain said, “I am an old man and have known a great many troubles, but most of them never happened.” Mr. Twain was making the point that most of the things we worry about aren’t worth worrying about. If you’re spending time and energy thinking...
by Criswell | Apr 29, 2020 | Quotes and Verses
Nobody’s perfect; everybody makes mistakes; and you’ll make some mistakes, too. When you make a mistake, you may be tempted to beat yourself up, but there’s a smarter way to react. Instead of getting angry, or discouraged, or both, you can try to...
