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Aug.18/21 – Remember a diamond is just a piece of coal that didn’t stop under pressure.

Posted on August 18, 2021 by bshiveofhope

We all experience many pressures and stresses in this life.. It can feel like a snow storm. You know where you want to go and end up, but can’t see your way. Keep moving, don’t stop in that white out. … Continue reading →

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Aug.15/21 – Just for today I will not find fault with anything.

Posted on August 15, 2021 by bshiveofhope

Easier said than done, as the saying goes. I admit it is easier to complain and find fault than showing grace and acceptance. The important step to take is to recognize it and work on it. Accepting grace is easy, … Continue reading →

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Oct.14/20 – Failure is the line of least persistence.

Posted on October 14, 2020 by bshiveofhope

“Persevere in a thorough determination to do whatever you have to do as well as you can do it.” – Charles Dickens Give it up to the Lord in prayer. Peace to you. B Image: the bustling State Street on … Continue reading →

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May 29/19 – People know what you are by what they see, not by what they hear.

Posted on May 29, 2019 by bshiveofhope

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.                                     … Continue reading →

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Apr.24/19 – Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow. – Helen Keller

Posted on April 24, 2019 by bshiveofhope

Set your minds on the things above, not on the things of the earth.  –  Colossians 3:2 Peace to you. B Picture: the sunset behind the skylines of Windsor, Ontario and Detroit, Michigan from Belle Isle.

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Mar.13/19 – The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra.

Posted on March 13, 2019 by bshiveofhope

Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.                  Ecclesiastes 9:10 Peace to … Continue reading →

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Apr. 18/18 – Just for today use stress as material for perserverance.

Posted on April 20, 2018 by bshiveofhope

I know for most of us it is easier said than done. Remember if used in a favourable sense it can be a win win for everyone. Peace to you. Image: Downtown Chicago as view from the roof of the … Continue reading →

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Jan. 31/18 – A hug is a great gift – one size fits all, and it’s easy to exchange.

Posted on February 2, 2018 by bshiveofhope

“And now these three remain; faith, hope, and love……. 1 Corinthians 13:13 (NIV) Grace to you. B

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June 21- “Never miss an opportunity to make others happy, even if you have to leave them alone in order to do it.” – unknown

Posted on June 21, 2017 by bshiveofhope

Even if you have to leave them alone? Yes, this quote made me stop for a moment to think how I’ve experienced it in my life. Then lots of scenarios flooded my memory. You know when your toddler is in … Continue reading →

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