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First improve yourself, then improve others. Babylonian Talmud

Now, when King Amraphel of Shinar, King Arioch of Ellasar, King Chedorlaomer of Elam, and King Tidal of Goiim made war on King Bera of Sodom, King Birsha of Gomorrah, King Shinab of Admah, King Shemeber of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela, which is Zoar, all the latter joined forces at the Valley of…

Matthew 10: 24-33 24 “A disciple is not above the teacher, nor a slave above the master; 25 it is enough for the disciple to be like the teacher, and the slave like the master. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebul, how much more will they malign those of his household!…

The Bored Man There’s a man named Ralph that goes into a bar, looking very depressed. A friend approaches him and asks, “Why the long face, Ralph?” “Oh, I’m just bored. I know every person in the entire world now, and there’s just nothing left to challenge me.” His friend says, “No, you can’t know…

[24] The disciple is not above his master, nor the servant above his lord. [25] It is enough for the disciple that he be as his master, and the servant as his lord. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebub, how much more shall they call them of his household? [26] Fear…

“This prayer circle is for the family of Angela Sanders who passed away October 3rd, 2007 at the age of 24. I would just like to ask for prayer for this wonderful family.” –from Beliefnet member nbkm5e3 Add your prayers now

No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. –Eleanor Roosevelt

Before you begin meditation take several slow. deep breaths. Hold your body erect. allowing your breathing to become normal again. Many thoughts will crowd into your mind. ignore them. letting them go. If they persist be aware of them with the awareness. –Zen Master Dogen, “Fukanzazengi” From “Teachings of the Buddha.” edited by Jack Kornfield.…

“Without Christ, not one step; with Him, anywhere!” –David Livingstone

Expecting the world to treat you fairly because you are a good person is like expecting the bull not to charge you because you are a vegetarian. –Rabbi Harold Kushner, “When All You’ve Ever Wanted Isn’t Enough,” paraphrasing Rabbi Mordechai Kaplan

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