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From the Front Porch: I’m passing this along from a friend on Facebook hoping that it will speak to you.
It’s a poem by Ashley Black.
It’s called “Choice”.
Much of the time, our choices are reactions to our
fleeting momentary perspective.
But we can change what we choose.
Listen to these words:
I Choose….
to live by choice, not by chance;
to make changes, not excuses;
to be motivated, not manipulated;
to be useful, not used;
to excel, not compete.
I choose self-esteem, not self-pity.
I choose to listen to my inner voice,
not the random opinion of others.
(Ashley Black)
People who can’t tolerate their own imperfections are often quick to point out the imperfections of others. The next time you demand that others accede to a limited, narrow perspective of perfection, think about it: perhaps the dis-ease lies in you rather than them.
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Believers bemoan, cheer Prop 8 ruling : http://usat.ly/wK2l5B
Some responses to the Federal Judge’s ruling overturning California’s Proposition 8 which bans same-sex marriage. Radical feminists and postmodernists are likely to respond to critics who oppose the Judge’s ruling in the days ahead. Moreover, this case is likely to land in the Supreme Court for judicial review.
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Till death (or illness or dementia) us do part? : http://usat.ly/y3f92V
The issue of how to care for a loved one who is
diagnosed with dementia, Altzheimers or terminal disease is much in the news these days. What is your philosophy on how to handle the stresses of caring for someone who cannot care for themselves?
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Phila. Teachers on Capitol Steps, Wash., D.C., 5/13/11 (LOC) (Photo credit: The Library of Congress)
I love this poem written by a teacher because it says so much about this wonderful profession that people often take for granted. Yes, I’m a teacher, and proud of it, not only because it’s what I do to make a living but also because it’s what God has called me to do with my life. I hope you are energized by the poem’s passion for teaching excellence. In order to give proper attribute, I got the poem from http://members.tripod.com/~Patricia_F/poems.html It’s called “A Teacher’s Creed”:
A Teacher’s Creed
I believe I have been called by God to teach.
I believe in children…young and old…black and white…rich and poor….each in need of learning.
I believe in blackboards, chalk dust, textbooks, and computers for each has a part in imparting knowledge.
I believe the love I give to my students will someday be reflected in their lives.
I believe the gift of teaching is not measured simply by marks, enrollment, or the end of the school year.
It is in the witness I give and the fullness of the life lived by those I teach.
I believe I have the power to lead those in need of learning to the threshold of their own minds.
I believe in my giftedness to use each of the tools available no matter how new or old..for the light of knowledge in the eyes of another is my goal.
I believe teaching is more than tests, diplomas, paperwork, and fundraising.
It is the values I breathe daily into another…slowly.
It is in the faith I share in Jesus…ever changing and growing…never ending.
I believe my success today goes unnoticed…until those i teach and touch can stand alone and say “in my life I have learned…”
I believe if I have taught and touched one person…in God’s name…I have used my gift to me justly..and can humbly say…
I believe in teaching….
I AM A TEACHER!!
Thanks to Julie McClellan
Christians fear losing freedoms in Arab Spring movement : http://usat.ly/wNO18P
In this article, we see the dangers of religious extremism and what narrow minds can do when incited to self-interested passion. Something like this is also beginning in Tibet.
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2 U.S. missionaries found strangled at ransacked Mexico home : http://usat.ly/xoUa8O
This is very sad and a commentary on how lawlessness is fast becoming the norm in Mexico. “May the souls of the faithful departed by the mercy of God rest in peace.”
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Last semester, one of my communication students delivered a stirring motivational speech on what is success or failure in business.He encouraged the class to stretch themselves beyond conventional limits to find success. He then cited a poem, which was so inspiring, I wanted to share it with you. I have no idea who wrote this poem or short speech but I hope you will agree with me that it is impressive and memorable:
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IMPOSSIBLE is just a big word thrown around by small men who find it easier to live in the world they’ve been given, than to explore the power they have to change it.
IMPOSSIBLE is not a fact. It’s an opinion.
IMPOSSIBLE is not a declaration. It’s a dare.
IMPOSSIBLE is potential.
IMPOSSIBLE is temporary.
IMPOSSIBLE is nothing.
And then, after hearing and reading this poem, I realized the wisdom it contained when I remembered this verse from Scripture:
“For nothing will be impossible with God.” (Luke 1:37, NRSV)
