8February2010
Posted by Ed Conti under: Uncategorized.
10 Reason Not to Wash
In one church, the pastor, apparently fed up with all the excuses given over the years as to why people don’t go to church, included “Ten Reasons Why I Never Wash” in the Sunday bulletin:
1. I was forced to as a child.
2. People who wash are hypocrites — they think they are cleaner than everybody else.
3. There are so many different kinds of soap, I can’t decide which one is best.
4. I used to wash, but I got bored and stopped.
5. I wash only on special occasions, like Christmas and Easter.
6. None of my friends wash.
7. I’ll start washing when I get older and dirtier.
8. I can’t spare the time.
9. The bathroom is never warm enough in winter or cool enough in summer.
10. People who make soap are only after your money.
8February2010
Posted by Ed Conti under: Uncategorized.
The World Belongs to Those Who Hustle
We get a lot of emails from men lamenting the fact that they feel stuck in neutral and asking for advice. Many of these men have great aspirations, but that’s all they have. Aspirations. Many don’t have any results to show for all their ambitious goals in life. Some are on year seven of a four year degree, and others are stuck in a job that’s going nowhere. Maybe you know a man like this. Heck, maybe you feel like this.
Unfulfilled goals, of couse, can lead to Read the rest of this entry »
2December2009
Posted by Ed Conti under: Faith.
LOVE LAYS BARE
It was a bitterly cold Christmas eve in Korea in 1952. A pregnant young mother, Bak Yoon, hobbled through the snow toward the home of a missionary friend where she knew she could find help. Tears of sorrow froze on her face as she mourned her husband. He had recently been killed in the Korean War, and she had no one else to turn to. A short way down the road from her missionary friend’s house was a deep gully spanned by a bridge. As Bak Yoon stumbled forward, birth pains suddenly overcame her. She fell, Read the rest of this entry »
2December2009
Posted by Ed Conti under: Education; Faith.
The Twelve Days of Christmas
The Meaning Behind The Song
The twelve days of Christmas are the twelve days between Christmas Day, Dec. 25th, the birth of Jesus, and the Epiphany, Jan. 6th, the day Christians celebrate the arrival of the Magi (Wise Men) and the revelation of Christ as the light of the world.
The Christmas song, “The Twelve Days of Christmas” may sound silly and contrived to many of us. But it actually had its origins in religious symbolism - and with a serious purpose.
It dates from a time of religious persecution. The song, “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” was written as a Read the rest of this entry »
2December2009
Posted by Ed Conti under: Faith.
That’s How Much I Love You
by Max Lucado
Untethered by time, God sees us all. From the backwoods of
Virginia to the business district of London; from the Vikings to the
astronauts, from the cave-dwellers to the kings, from the hut-builders to the
finger-pointers, to the rock-stackers, he sees us. Vagabonds and ragamuffins all, he saw us before we were born.
And he loves what he sees. Flooded by emotion. Overcome by pride,
the Starmaker turns to us, one by one, and says, “You are my
child. I love you dearly. I’m aware that someday you’ll turn
from me and walk away. But I want you to know, I’ve already
provided you a way back.”
And to prove it, he did something extraordinary. Read the rest of this entry »
2December2009
Posted by Ed Conti under: Uncategorized.
This is the true story of Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer:
On a December night in Chicago, a little girl climbed onto her father’s lap and asked a question. It was a simple question, asked in children’s curiosity, yet it had a heart-rending effect on Robert May.
“Daddy,” four-year old Barbara asked, “Why isn’t my Mommy just like everybody else’s mommy?”
Bob May stole a glance across his shabby two room apartment. On a couch lay his young wife, Evelyn, racked with cancer. For two years she had been bedridden; for two years, all Bob’s income and smaller
savings had gone to pay for treatments and medicines. Read the rest of this entry »
30November2009
Posted by Ed Conti under: Uncategorized.
May today there be peace within.
May you trust that you are exactly where you are meant to be.
May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith in yourself and others.
May you use the gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you.
May you be content with yourself just the way you are.
Let this knowledge settle into your bones and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love.
It is there for each and every one of us.
-variation on the Prayer of St. Theresa, submitted by Nancy R., San Luis Obispo CA
18November2009
Posted by Ed Conti under: Uncategorized.
Hopalong Cassidy’s “Creed for American Boys and Girls”
- 1.The highest badge of honor a person can wear is honesty. Be mindful at all times.
- 2.Your parents are the best friends you have. Listen to them and obey their instructions.
- 3.If you want to be respected, you must respect others. Show good manners in every way.
- 4.Only through hard work and study can you succeed. Don’t be lazy.
- 5.Your good deeds always come to light. So don’t boast or be a show off.
- 6.If you waste time or money today, you will regret it tomorrow. Practice thrift in all ways.
- 7.Many animals are good and loyal companions. Be friendly and kind to them.
- 8.A strong, healthy body is a precious gift. Be neat and clean.
- 9.Our country’s laws are made for your protection. Observe them carefully.
- 10.Children in many foreign lands are less fortunate than you. Be glad and proud you are an American
Roy Roger’s “Rider’s Rules”
- 1. Be neat and clean.
- 2. Be courteous and polite.
- 3. Always obey your parents.
- 4. Protect the weak and help them.
- 5. Be brave but never take chances.
- 6. Study hard and learn all you can.
- 7. Be kind to animals and care for them.
- 8. Eat all your food and never waste any.
- 9. Love God and go to Sunday School regularly.
- 10. Always respect our flag and our country.
Gene Autry’s “Ten Commandments of the Cowboy”
1. A cowboy never takes unfair advantage.
2. A cowboy never betrays a trust.
3. A cowboy always tells the truth.
4. A cowboy is kind to small children, to old folks, and to animals.
5. A cowboy is free from racial and religious prejudice.
6. A cowboy is helpful and when anyone’s in trouble he lends a hand.
7. A cowboy is a good worker.
8. A cowboy is clean about his person and in thought, word, and deed.
9. A cowboy respects womanhood, his parents, and the laws of his country.
10. A cowboy is a patriot.
The Lone Ranger’s Creed
- I believe that to have a friend, a man must be one. That all men are created equal and that everyone has within himself the power to make this a better world. That God put the firewood there, but that every man must gather and light it himself. In being prepared physically, mentally, and morally to fight when necessary for that which is right. That a man should make the most of what equipment he has. That “this government, of the people, by the people, and for the people,” shall live always. That men should live by the rule of what is best for the greatest number. That sooner or later…somewhere…somehow…we must settle with the world and make payment for what we have taken. That all things change, but the truth, and the truth alone lives on forever. I believe in my Creator, my country, my fellow man.
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16November2009
Posted by Ed Conti under: Uncategorized.
I promise you that I will help you whenever you are troubled.
I will do everything in my power to make things better for you.
I promise you that I will be there for you whenever you need me.
I will help care for you and keep you healthy.
I promise you that I will get up everyday with a positive outlook, with my chin up and I’ll never deprive you of hope.
I promise that I will love and respect you and never take you for granted.
I will remind you each day that you are a child of God, that there is a purpose for your life and will spend my life helping you discover that purpose.
I promise that I will listen to you when you need someone to talk to, I will not pass judgment or condemn you for mistakes you make.
I promise that I will always forgive you and I will not let past problems overshadow our relationship.
I promise that I will be a true friend to you and love you always, no matter what.
Love,
Yourself
-written and submitted by Mary E. Bentley, Vernon Hills IL
12November2009
Posted by Ed Conti under: Uncategorized.
This should be posted at every school and on everyone’s refrigerator if they have kids - can also apply to many adults!
Love him or hate him , he sure hits the nail on the head with this!
Bill Gates recently gave a speech at a High School about 11 things they did not and will not learn in school. He talks about how feel-good, politically correct teachings created a generation of kids with no concept of reality and how this concept set them up for failure in the real world.
Rule 1 : Life is not fair - get used to it!
Rule 2 : The world doesn’t care about your self-esteem.
The world will expect you to accomplish something BEFORE you feel good about yourself.
Rule 3 : You will NOT make $60,000 a year right out of high school. You won’t be a vice-president with a car phone until you earn both.
Rule 4 : If you think your teacher is tough, wait till you get a boss
Rule 5 : Flipping burgers is not beneath your dignity. Your Grandparents had a different word for burger flipping: they called it opportunity.
Rule 6 : If you mess up, it’s not your parents’ fault , so don’t whine about your mistakes,
learn from them.
Rule 7 : Before you were born, your parents weren’t as boring as they are now. They got that way from paying your bills, cleaning your clothes and listening to you talk about how cool you thought you were. So before you save the rain forest from the parasites of your parent’s generation, try delousing the closet in your own room.
Rule 8 : Your school may have done away with winners and losers, but life HAS NOT. In some schools, they have abolished failing grades and they’ll give you as MANY TIMES as you want to get the right answer. This doesn’t bear the slightest resemblance to ANYTHING in real life.
Rule 9 : Life is not divided into semesters. You don’t get summers off and very few employers are interested in helping you FIND YOURSELF.. Do that on your own time..
Rule 10 : Television is NOT real life. In real life people actually have to leave the coffee shop and go to jobs.
Rule 11 : Be nice to nerds. Chances are you’ll end up working for one.
If you agree, GREAT.
if you don’t agree at least I tried!
If you can read this - Thank your teachers!
