"Praise the LORD, all you nations; extol him, all you peoples. For great is his love toward us, and the faithfulness of the LORD endures forever. Praise the LORD"
-Psalm 117:1-2 NIV
Thoughts on Election Years...

This is one of my thoughts of election years... why do they have to run into each other? It seems like life is one big election constantly. The news just goes on and on and on with it. We have several survey calls weekly. Everyone wants money.

I know we need good leaders and I'm 100% for it, but I do not want to read, eat, drink and hear candidates, elections and politics forever and ever. Enough already!

One of my New year's resolutions is to take it with a more balance aspect. Limited news and limited comments. I know what I believe and all I need to know is who stands for that same belief system. I'm very conservative and very patriotic to the USA. I just want to live a politics free life and then vote on election day. The constant contacts are becoming an issue to a lot of us.

That doesn't mean sticking your head in the sand... it just means getting everything in perspective and it's rightful place in my daily life. Enjoy the things that matter most God, Family and my work.

I do believe this one thing... Prayer changes things and God expects us to pray for our leaders, our country and then vote for those who will make it a good country.
Life Is A Burning Candle...

I like this quote from George Bernard Shaw, "Life is no brief candle to me. It is like a splendid torch which I have got hold of for a moment, and I want to make it burn as bright as possible before I hand it on to future generations."

As we start this new year, we can purpose to have the goal of being a life burning candle that makes a difference in the world. Whatever we do, whether we shine only as a good Christian, or shine using one of the gifts that God has given us, we need to shine and make a difference.

Don't you just love to sit by the window with a nice hot cup of coffee and enjoy the beauty of the day? I do. We certainly have the day for it... deep, white snow!
This is a lovely blue spruce in our front yard by the road.
Enjoy the beauty and peacefulness of the day!