Brother James Koester: Religion
We only know the relief of dawn when the terrors of the night have kept us awake. We only know the joy of resurrection when the fear of darkness has clutched our hearts, but even there, even then, even now God is at work in your life. Take courage. Now is God’s time in your life.
(Society of Saint John the Evangelist)
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Fred Woodworth: Politics
Government is an unnecessary evil. Human beings, when accustomed to taking responsibility for their own behavior, can cooperate on a basis of mutual trust and helpfulness.
(The Match!, No. 79)
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Christopher Hoctor: Inspiration
It’s curious. Every New Year we reflect on the old, and make resolutions for the new. Too many of us resolve to make a personal improvement, in ourselves. Could we not simply resolve to do for others? After all, we will be judged by our deeds for our fellow man, not what we did for ourselves. Resolution is a very strong word; because when we use it for ourselves and break it, we feel we didn’t hurt anyone. Let’s make resolutions for others, tell them, and be accountable.
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Lewis Henry: Beer
Here's to a long life and a merry one; A quick death and an easy one; A pretty girl and a true one; A cold beer, and another one
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Yo-Yo Ma: Inspiration
Culture - the way we express ourselves and understand each other - can bind us together as one world.
(https://youtu.be/1prweT95Mo0)
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