Seascape by Marek Ruzyk
Thought for the Week
I still have a lot left to learn. But one thing I know is this: I’m not here to simply live until I die. I’m here to grow my soul, to tend and nurture it. And whether I do, or whether I let it shrivel away to nothing—that is what will determine whether I really live.
“If you do not understand even life, how can you understand death?” ~Confucius
“The soul must not boast that it is more holy than the body, for only in that it has climbed down into the body and works through its limbs can the soul attain to its own perfection. The body, on the other hand, may not brag of supporting the soul, for when the soul leaves, the flesh falls into decay.” ~Martin Buber
“For what will it profit you if you gain the whole world, but lose your soul?” ~Matthew 16:26
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A moment to brag: The quote in the picture is by my nephew Jordan Christensen.
Mitch Teemley 
Great thoughts!
Hope you had a great Thanksgiving!
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I did, thank you, and likewise!
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thank you for sharing these……….God bless you!
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Jordan sure nailed it. And, you have way more than a restless leg syndrome for getting out there and really living.
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I’m glad you shared your nephew’s quote with us. Your own opening thoughts are good reminders that all we really have is the “present time” so, live it to the best – this is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it!
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So true! I LIKE the way you express yourself, Brother! Have a meaningful Advent!
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You too, Len!
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matthew 41:51 fear not
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That is an awesome quote from your nephew!
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I agree!
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As George MacDonald said: “You have a body. You are a soul.”
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Exactly!
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Great thoughts for today. I am especially impressed with your nephew’s keen insight. Deep thoughts clearly run through your family.
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Sages of all ages? ;>)
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Love the thought of the week! Great post!
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Thank you, Aimee!
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All good quotes, but my favorite is the first one.
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