Tidbits & Trivia

A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush -------

Meaning: It's better to have something small and reliable than something big and risky

Origin: Ecclesiastes 9:4 "For to him that is joined to all the living there is hope: for a living dog is better than a dead lion." (KJV)

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PRESIDENTIAL QUOTE
OF THE WEEK:

"In this way we are reaffirming the transcendence of religious faith in America's heritage and future; in this way we shall constantly strengthen those spiritual weapons which forever will be our country's most powerful resource in peace and war."
--Dwight D. Eisenhower, on the inclusion of "under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance

Remember.......
It's The Ten Commandments, not the ten suggestions.

PARABLE OF THE PENCIL (Author Unknown)

The Pencil Maker took the pencil aside, just before putting him into the box. There are 5 things you need to know, he told the pencil, before I send you out into the world. Always remember them and never forget, and you will become the best pencil you can be.

ONE: You will be able to do many great things, but only if you allow yourself to be held in someone's hand.

TWO: You will experience a painful sharpening from time to time, but you'll need it to become a better pencil.

THREE: You will be able to correct any mistakes you might make.

FOUR: The most important part of you will always be what's inside.

FIVE: On every surface you are used on, you must leave your mark.

No matter what the condition, you must continue to write.

The pencil understood and promised to remember, and went into the box with purpose in its heart.

Now replacing the place of the pencil with you; always remember them and never forget, and you will become the best person you can be.

ONE: You will be able to do many great things, but only if you allow yourself to be held in God's hand, and allow other human beings to access you for the many gifts you possess.

TWO: You will experience a painful sharpening from time to time, by going through various problems, but you'll need it to become a stronger person.

THREE: You will be able to correct any mistakes you might make.

FOUR: The most important part of you will always be what's on the inside.

FIVE: On every surface you walk through, you must leave your mark.

No matter what the situation, you must continue to do your duties. By understanding and remembering, let us proceed with our life on this earth having a meaningful purpose in our heart.

May He bless you indeed.
May He expand your territory.
May His hand be upon you (His power and His presence)
May He keep you from evil.